The Sylvia Beaufoy Centre
Analysis
The Sylvia Beaufoy Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Petworth. It was registered in January 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, economic/community development/employment and recreation, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, The Sylvia Beaufoy Centre reported income of £310k and spending of £301k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £212k to £310k (+46%), an average of +9.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 55%. Over the whole period it spent 84% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Sylvia Beaufoy Centre sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Altitude Mission (£310k), The Arts of Change Trust (£310k) and Escape Community Art in Action (£309k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Sylvia Beaufoy Centre provides a much needed facility in a rural area for young people aged up to 18. The Centre offers a safe, inclusive space where they can spend time in a positive way in various youth activities. They can be part of a wider community of peers and supportive adults and find help when needed. There is a positive focus on development for future aspirations.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Altitude Mission | Seaview | £310k |
| The Arts of Change Trust | West Midlands | £310k |
| Escape Community Art in Action | Stratford-Upon-Avon | £309k |
| Waddington Street Centre Limited | Durham | £310k |