Sofea
CIO · Charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) · registered 2014
What the charity does
SOFEA provides an education programme for people disadvantaged in the labour market. We focus on therapeutic support, academic qualifications, work experience and skills. Through our social enterprises, particularly in redistributing surplus food to 150 local charities, people from the age of 14 and upwards build their self worth, skills and employability to be equipped to lead successful lives.
Income and spending
Income Spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30 June 2025 | £3,400,411 | £3,385,787 |
| 30 June 2024 | £3,108,125 | £3,174,623 |
| 30 June 2023 | £2,732,939 | £2,687,237 |
| 30 June 2022 | £2,745,137 | £2,688,951 |
| 30 June 2021 | £2,093,210 | £2,103,973 |
Charity details
- Charity number
- 1155783
- Registered
- 13 February 2014
- Latest income
- £3,400,411 (year to 30 June 2025)
- Latest spending
- £3,385,787
- Income from government
- £471,538
- Volunteers
- 814
- Reporting
- Submission Received
- Gift Aid
- Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid
Contact
- Address
- 1E Trident Park, Didcot, OX11 7HJ
- Phone
- 01235510774
- Website
- sofea.uk.com
Official record: Charity Commission register, charity number 1155783.
What the charity does
Who it helps
How it helps
Where it operates
Charitable objects
The objects of the cio are:1. The relief of poverty and need in particular by the provision of food;2.The advancement of education and training and the relief of unemployment in particular by providing training and resources for those seeking work and by working with employers to address recruitment and unemployment issues.
Governing document: CIO - ASSOCIATION REGISTERED 13 FEB 2014AMENDED ON 16 AUG 2017 as amended on 05 Feb 2020
Employees earning over £60,000
- £70,001–£80,000 · 2 employees
Other names
- South Oxfordshire Food and Education Alliance · previous name
- Sofea · previous name
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Questions and answers
What is the charity number of Sofea?
Sofea is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales under charity number 1155783.
How much income does Sofea have?
In the financial year ending 30 June 2025 the charity had an income of £3,400,411 and spent £3,385,787.
How many employees of Sofea earn over £60,000?
2 employees received total benefits over £60,000 in the latest annual return.