THE PORCH
Registration #1089612 · Registered
www.theporch.org.ukinfo@theporch.org.uk
The Porch 139 Magdalen Road OX4 1RL
Since 2001 The Porch has provided a place of safety, change and challenge for Oxford's homeless and vulnerably housed single adults. Through our support work, our cafe serving nutritious subsidized meals, and our range of activities we help members find somewhere to live, reconnect socially, increase self-esteem, acquire new skills, make a contribution and gain employment.
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About THE PORCH
THE PORCH is a registered charity in England and Wales (registration number 1089612), rated "Platinum" with a CharityScore of 89/100 — one of the highest-rated charities in England and Wales based on official Charity Commission data. In its most recent reporting year (2025), THE PORCH reported a total income of £394,151 and total expenditure of £354,272 (a spending ratio of 90%, indicating strong allocation of funds to charitable activities). According to the Charity Commission, THE PORCH operates with the following stated purpose: Since 2001 The Porch has provided a place of safety, change and challenge for Oxford's homeless and vulnerably housed single adults. Through our support work, our cafe serving nutritious subsidized meals, and our range of activities we help members find somewhere to live, reconnect socially, increase self-esteem, acquire new skills, make a contribution and gain employment. No significant governance concerns were identified for THE PORCH in our analysis. This profile is based on publicly available data from the Charity Commission for England and Wales and is updated regularly. CharityScore provides independent, data-driven transparency ratings to help donors give with confidence.
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Financial History
Latest spending ratio: 89.9% of income spent on charitable work
| Year | Income | Spending | Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £394,151 | £354,272 | 90% |
Data sourced from the Charity Commission for England & Wales · Last scored 6/11/2026