Social Ark
Analysis
Social Ark is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Newham. It was registered in March 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Social Ark reported income of £389k and spending of £245k, leaving 37% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £254k to £389k (+53%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 91%. Over the whole period it spent 89% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Social Ark sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% 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 The Toy Project (£389k), The Iron Bridge Trust (£390k) and ISAAC (UK) Ltd (£389k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Social Ark supports young people from marginalised, underserved communities across the UK to engage in meaningful social action, drive campaigns and participate in positive youth activities. It also helps them to set up social enterprises guided by their lived experiences. It does this through bespoke learning programmes and mentoring delivered by subject experts and a lived-experience-led team.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Toy Project | London | £389k |
| The Iron Bridge Trust | Sevenoaks | £390k |
| ISAAC (UK) Ltd | Leeds | £389k |
| The Add-Vance ADHD and Autism Trust | Hertfordshire | £390k |