The Alice Cross Centre
Analysis
The Alice Cross Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Teignmouth. It was registered in April 1989, 37 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02338079). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending June 2025, The Alice Cross Centre reported income of £236k and spending of £196k, spending 83% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £89k to £236k (+165%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2023, when income rose by 106%. Over the whole period it spent 102% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Alice Cross Centre sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund Limited (£236k), Junior Sports Hub (North East Leeds Harehills) (£236k) and Global Church (£236k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To further the well-being of older people and the wider community in Teignmouth/Shaldon by supporting healthy living, through the provision of a community centre with meals (including a meal delivery service), activities and clubs. Activities include: fitness classes, table tennis, oriental dancing, music sessions, a memory cafe, digital skills, bingo, cookery classes, craft and social events.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| East Lancashire Mark Benevolent Fund Limited | Oldham | £236k |
| Junior Sports Hub (North East Leeds Harehills) | Leeds | £236k |
| Global Church | York | £236k |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of All Hallows, Leeds | Leeds | £236k |