Purple Oak Support
Financial health, per its FY2023 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year in a break-even position with a small surplus of £3,608, following significant growth in turnover to £4.3m due to new contracts. However, the trustees note that the organization faces significant challenges in 2023/24, including pressure on staff recruitment, increased minimum wage, and funding pressures from Hampshire County Council.
What the accounts disclose
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Ann Woods — Trustees Chair
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Care Quality Commission ratings
- Opportunities for Adults and Children: Not Rated
Trustees
- ANN WOODSchair
- Amanda Anne Parkin
- Colin John Woods
- DAVID ANTHONY ATKINS BEM
- Jeremy Frederick Hollis
- Katherine Anne Bird
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £4.8m | £4.8m |
| 31/03/2024 | £4.0m | £4.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £4.3m | £4.2m |
| 31/03/2022 | £2.6m | £2.5m |
| 31/03/2021 | £2.3m | £2.2m |
Common questions
Is Purple Oak Support financially healthy?
The accounts state that the charity ended the year in a break-even position with a small surplus of £3,608, following significant growth in turnover to £4.3m due to new contracts. However, the trustees note that the organization faces significant challenges in 2023/24, including pressure on staff recruitment, increased minimum wage, and funding pressures from Hampshire County Council. Its FY2023 accounts were audited by Hysons Accountants LLP.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| NETWORK FOR SOCIAL CHANGE CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| SIR JEREMIAH COLMAN GIFT TRUST | 1 | £4k |
| JAC TRUST | 1 | £2k |