The Sapphire Employability and Wellbeing Academy
Analysis
The Sapphire Employability and Wellbeing Academy is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in February 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and recreation, which this site groups under amateur sport and recreation. 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 April 2025, The Sapphire Employability and Wellbeing Academy reported income of £1.4m and spending of £1.4m, spending 98% of its income. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income rose by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 12,174 England and Wales charities whose main cause is amateur sport and recreation and that reported income, The Sapphire Employability and Wellbeing Academy sits at the 99th percentile: it is larger than about 99% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 95th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Somerdale Pavilion Trust (£1.4m), Community Golf and Leisure Trust (£1.4m) and Air Cadet Charity CIO (£1.4m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 91% and donations and legacies 9.1%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £65k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate.
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 9.1%
- Charitable activities 91%
In the charity's own words
Sapphire is dedicated to empowering, equipping, inspiring, and educating individuals from ethnic minority and disadvantaged backgrounds. We focus on employability, housing, wellbeing, and enrichment, aiming to bring about lasting positive change in communities in the UK.We are Empowering, Equipping, Inspiring, Training, Mentoring, Motivating and Educating all ethnic minorities to greatness"
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Somerdale Pavilion Trust | Bristol | £1.4m |
| Community Golf and Leisure Trust | Wokingham | £1.4m |
| Air Cadet Charity CIO | Sleaford | £1.4m |
| Wembley National Stadium Trust | Middlesex | £1.4m |