Porthleven Companions
Analysis
Porthleven Companions is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cornwall. It was registered in September 1982, 44 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under grant-making and general purposes. It says it other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Porthleven Companions reported income of £41k and spending of £37k, spending 91% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £687 to £41k (+5832%), an average of +178% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 3111%. Over the whole period it spent 87% 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, Porthleven Companions sits at the 68th percentile: it is larger than about 68% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 57th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Knowle and Dorridge Round Table Charitable Trust Fund (£41k), Reading Professionals Foundation (£41k) and The Yarcombe Jubilee Hall (£41k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provide companionship, stimulation, activities, entertainment, bingo, speakers, competitions at a weekly meeting in Porthleven. Provide transport to and from weekly meetings, also for visiting restaurants, shopping, and outings for people living in Porthleven or surrounding areas.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Knowle and Dorridge Round Table Charitable Trust Fund | Birmingham | £41k |
| Reading Professionals Foundation | Reading | £41k |
| The Yarcombe Jubilee Hall | Devon | £41k |
| Hinckley and District Mencap Society | Hinckley | £41k |