Catholic Children's Society (Plymouth)
Analysis
Catholic Children's Society (Plymouth) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Newton Abbot. It was registered in July 1981, 45 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01546053). It says it makes grants to individuals.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Catholic Children's Society (Plymouth) reported income of £143k and spending of £148k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £94k to £143k (+53%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 137%. Over the whole period it spent 107% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Catholic Children's Society (Plymouth) sits at the 71st percentile: it is larger than about 71% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Redeemed Christian Church of God Kingdom Life Tabernacle York (£143k), Riverside Foundation Limited (£143k) and Thread Ahead (£143k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The charity operates within the RC Diocese of Plymouth, which covers Cornwall, Devon and parts of Dorset & in accordance with its core values of love, justice & forgiveness it*Operates an Essential Grant Programme to help families with children in dire need.*Supports families of all faiths and none.*Encourages children to think about the needs of others less fortunate.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God Kingdom Life Tabernacle York | North Yorkshire | £143k |
| Riverside Foundation Limited | London | £143k |
| Thread Ahead | London | £143k |
| Bethesda Community Charitable Trust | Ipswich | £143k |