The Raft
Analysis
The Raft is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leicester. It was registered in June 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Raft reported income of £16k and spending of £11k, leaving 33% of income unspent that year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 79%. Over the whole period it spent 58% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, The Raft sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 40th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Plymouth Youth for Christ (£16k), Betchworth United Charities (£16k) and Riverside Surgery Befrienders (£16k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We provide and facilitate preventative and targeted support for children and their families, resident in Leicester or Leicestershire, who are in need because of adverse childhood experiences.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Plymouth Youth for Christ | Pl6 8ue | £16k |
| Betchworth United Charities | UK | £16k |
| Riverside Surgery Befrienders | Newton Abbot | £16k |
| The Mayor Of Guildford's Local Support Fund | Guildford | £16k |