The Parasol Project
Analysis
The Parasol Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxford. It was registered in March 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under disability. 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 2025, The Parasol Project reported income of £430k and spending of £437k, spending 102% of its income. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 49%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Parasol Project sits at the 86th percentile: it is larger than about 86% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Basingstoke and District Counselling Service (£429k), Your Life Charity (£430k) and Level Playing Field (£429k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity provides inclusive play and leisure activities for children, teenagers and young adults from Oxford and surrounding areas. Disabled and non-disabled children, teenagers and young adults participate in activities together primarily during school holidays. Some activities - dance, youth group and Parasol Plus for young adults - run throughout the year.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Basingstoke and District Counselling Service | Basingstoke | £429k |
| Your Life Charity | Chesterfield | £430k |
| Level Playing Field | Hertfordshire | £429k |
| Watford Foodbank and Community Relief Trust | Watford | £430k |