Debp CIO
Analysis
Debp CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Derbyshire. It was registered in March 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Debp CIO reported income of £904k and spending of £937k, spending 104% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from August 2022 to August 2025, income grew from £720k to £904k (+26%), an average of +7.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 38%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Debp CIO sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 93rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include South Northants Volunteer Bureau (£894k), The British Academy of Management (£913k) and The White Ensign Association Limited (£893k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 96% and donations and legacies 3.9%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £272k would cover about 3 months of spending at that rate. It employed 28 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 3.9%
- Charitable activities 96%
In the charity's own words
We specialise in supporting the aspirational decision making of young people/adults to shape their future. We strive to help them fulfil their potential and believe everyone deserves an equal chance of success. We work with young people up to the age of 19, or 25 for those with special educational needs and disabilities, and vulnerable young adults.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| South Northants Volunteer Bureau | Northamptonshire | £894k |
| The British Academy of Management | London | £913k |
| The White Ensign Association Limited | London | £893k |
| Voluntary Action Cumbria | Redhills | £914k |