Passion for Learning CIO
Analysis
Passion for Learning CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chester. It was registered in December 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 advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2024, Passion for Learning CIO reported income of £412k and spending of £552k, spending 134% of what it took in. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2024, income fell from £675k to £412k (-39%), an average of -15% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income dropped by 22%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Passion for Learning CIO sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ormesby Village Pre-School (£412k), The Pda Society (£412k) and Ealing Junior Music School (£412k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Passion for Learning is a unique charity recruiting adults from all walks of life who could bring their experiences, enthusiasm and skills to children struggling to read and learn. PfL provides assistance and support to mainly primary school age children to develop their reading and writing skills, and raising their aspirations through continual enrichment.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ormesby Village Pre-School | Great Yarmouth | £412k |
| The Pda Society | Sheffield | £412k |
| Ealing Junior Music School | London | £412k |
| Harper Adams University Development Trust | Newport | £412k |