One Knowsley
Analysis
One Knowsley is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Huyton. It was registered in September 1989, 37 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02401660). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, One Knowsley reported income of £1.9m and spending of £1.8m, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £534k to £1.9m (+247%), an average of +36% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 246%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, One Knowsley sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 96th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Institute of School Business Leadership (£1.8m), Business Education Partnership (UK) Ltd (£1.9m) and Bridge Estate (£1.8m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 98% and donations and legacies 2.2%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Grants to other organisations totalled £925k. Reserves of £52k would cover about 0 months of spending at that rate. It employed 17 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 2.2%
- Charitable activities 98%
- Investments 0.1%
In the charity's own words
To enhance the quality of life within communities and neighbourhoods by supporting and developing voluntary action in the Borough of Knowsley. To support and develop the work of voluntary and community organisations. To provide and circulate information relevant to the work of voluntary and community groups. To act as a focal point and resource for voluntary and community groups.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Institute of School Business Leadership | Warwickshire | £1.8m |
| Business Education Partnership (UK) Ltd | Romford | £1.9m |
| Bridge Estate | Nottingham | £1.8m |
| Vast Services (1920) | Stoke-On-Trent | £1.9m |