Rubies
Analysis
Rubies is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cleveland. It was registered in February 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Rubies reported income of £286k and spending of £181k, leaving 37% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £82k to £286k (+250%), an average of +37% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2025, when income rose by 63%. Over the whole period it spent 73% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Rubies sits at the 88th percentile: it is larger than about 88% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 169 Bristol Scout Group (£286k), Pound Hill Playgroup (£286k) and Leen Mills Pre-School Playgroup (£286k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Rubies supports girls in Middlesbrough and Redcar & Cleveland to increase self esteem, build resilience and make safe choices. We provide educational courses, mentoring and social activities for girls in order to help them recognise their strengths and know their true worth.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 169 Bristol Scout Group | Bristol | £286k |
| Pound Hill Playgroup | West Sussex | £286k |
| Leen Mills Pre-School Playgroup | Nottingham | £286k |
| Andrew Lee Jones Fund Limited | London | £287k |