The National Academy for Social Prescribing
Analysis
The National Academy for Social Prescribing is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in September 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under other charitable purposes. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 12275770). It says it makes grants to organisations, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The National Academy for Social Prescribing reported income of £3.1m and spending of £2.8m, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £3.4m to £3.1m (-8.0%), an average of -2.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income dropped by 30%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 1,463 England and Wales charities whose main cause is other charitable purposes and that reported income, The National Academy for Social Prescribing sits at the 98th percentile: it is larger than about 98% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Ironmongers Common Investment Fund (£2.9m), The Virgin Money Foundation (£3.3m) and HQ Hereford Garrison Pri Fund (£2.8m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 95% and charitable activities 4.0%. Charitable activities took 97% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Grants to other organisations totalled £715k. Reserves of £1.3m would cover about 5 months of spending at that rate. It employed 18 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 95%
- Charitable activities 4.0%
- Investments 0.6%
In the charity's own words
We are dedicated to the advancement of social prescribing through promotion, collaboration and innovation. We work to create partnerships, across the arts, health, sports, leisure, and the natural environment to promote health and wellbeing at a national and local level. We will champion social prescribing and the work of local communities in connecting people for wellbeing.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Ironmongers Common Investment Fund | London | £2.9m |
| The Virgin Money Foundation | Newcastle Upon Tyne | £3.3m |
| HQ Hereford Garrison Pri Fund | Hereford | £2.8m |
| West Mercia Rape and Sexual Abuse Support Centre | Worcester | £3.4m |