# THE PORCH

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1089612
- **Other names:** STEPPIN STONE
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Dec. 3, 2001
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1089612


## Contact

- **Address:** The Porch, 139 Magdalen Road, Oxford
- **Postcode:** OX4 1RL
- **Email:** info@theporch.org.uk
- **Website:** www.theporch.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 1. THE RELIEF OF POVERTY AND HARDSHIP AMONG HOMELESS, NEEDY, ISOLATED AND POORLY HOUSED PEOPLE IN THE OXFORD AREA INCLUDING BUT NOT LIMITED TO THE PROVISION AND MANAGEMENT OF A DAY CENTRE AND/OR OTHER ACCOMMODATION.2. TO ADVANCE EDUCATION BY THE PROVISION OF 'SELF HELP' SKILLS, IT TRAINING AND THE DEVELOPMENT OF SOCIAL SKILLS

**Activities:** 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.

**Area of benefit:** PEOPLE IN THE OXFORD AREA.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty, Accommodation/housing
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Oxfordshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £394151 | £354272 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £423012 | £321984 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £353267 | £287281 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £311765 | £280634 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £526859 | £434455 | £544913 | 8 |



## Trustees

- **Sue Tomkys** (Chair) — appointed Feb. 16, 2021
- Emma Louise Feeny — appointed Jan. 26, 2024
- George Currie — appointed Jan. 28, 2025
- Ian Gilders — appointed Sept. 24, 2021
- Neal Pelham Mallett — appointed Jan. 26, 2024
- Patricia Jane Silkin — appointed April 18, 2024
- Sally Alden — appointed Jan. 28, 2025