Pepper's-A Safe Place
Analysis
Pepper's-A Safe Place is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oakham. It was registered in July 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under grant-making and general purposes. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending September 2025, Pepper's-A Safe Place reported income of £154k and spending of £155k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from September 2023 to September 2025, income fell from £260k to £154k (-41%), an average of -23% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income dropped by 47%. Over the whole period it spent 70% of the income it received.
Among 5,976 England and Wales charities whose main cause is grant-making and general purposes and that reported income, Pepper's-A Safe Place sits at the 84th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Ranworth Trust 1985 (£154k), Wilfrid and Constance Cave Foundation (£154k) and The Bower Trust (£154k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Pepper's- A Safe Place supports the mental health and wellbeing of locals in Rutland and Melton mowbray. They provide social drop-in sessions to combat isolation and a range of therapeutic activities. Pepper's aims to bridge the gap between no support and clinical support. Their centres are run by staff and volunteers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Ranworth Trust 1985 | Norwich | £154k |
| Wilfrid and Constance Cave Foundation | Berkshire | £154k |
| The Bower Trust | Hampshire | £154k |
| The Alfred Charitable Trust | Hassocks | £155k |