The Power House (Poole)
Analysis
The Power House (Poole) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorset. It was registered in August 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability and recreation, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 11625271). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Power House (Poole) reported income of £108k and spending of £97k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £24k to £108k (+344%), an average of +45% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 325%. 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, The Power House (Poole) sits at the 67th percentile: it is larger than about 67% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Power to Inspire (£108k), Cambridge Refugee Resettlement Campaign (£108k) and Giddo's Gift (£108k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are working to build a cultural and community centre on the former Power Station site in Hamworthy to serve the immediate and surrounding local community while providing a vibrant place for visitors. Our focus is on well being, the creative arts and growing community cohesion. Our work has started with community projects underway.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Power to Inspire | Cambridge | £108k |
| Cambridge Refugee Resettlement Campaign | Cambridge | £108k |
| Giddo's Gift | Flint | £108k |
| The Opening Doors Project | Liverpool | £108k |