The Governance RegisterEdition 2026 · Compiled 12th July 2026

Povertyswap Limited

Registered charity 1152167 Registered since 2013

Operates: Cumbria, Ethiopia, Nepal, Romania, Uganda

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Board DNA

How this board is put together, from Charity Commission trustee records and Companies House - deterministic, no AI.

5
trustees on the board
10.4y median 9y
average tenure
14y
longest tenure
5
trustees past 6 years
11.2y
average years in governance
3 vs 0 portfolio
first-time trustees
5
company-linked trustees

Sector coverage

Education/training 5The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives 5Disability 4Religious Activities 1

Commercial experience

Health and social care 7Retail and trade 1Tech and media 1

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Contact

Websitewww.povertyswap.com
Emailinfo@povertyswap.com
Phone07757071603
Address4 Moore Drive, WORKINGTON, Cumbria, CA14 4FF

Finances

£35,484 latest income

YearIncomeSpending
2021£45,354£43,384
2022£47,778£46,169
2023£34,476£31,354
2024£46,680£45,765
2025£35,484£34,018

What it does

What

Education/trainingThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of LivesDisabilityThe Prevention Or Relief Of PovertyOverseas Aid/famine ReliefAccommodation/housingReligious ActivitiesEnvironment/conservation/heritageEconomic/community Development/employmentHuman Rights/religious Or Racial Harmony/equality Or Diversity

Who

Children/young PeopleElderly/old PeoplePeople With DisabilitiesPeople Of A Particular Ethnic Or Racial OriginOther Charities Or Voluntary BodiesOther Defined GroupsThe General Public/mankind

How

Makes Grants To IndividualsMakes Grants To OrganisationsProvides Human ResourcesProvides Buildings/facilities/open SpaceProvides ServicesProvides Advocacy/advice/informationActs As An Umbrella Or Resource BodyOther Charitable Activities

Charitable objects

THE RELIEF OF NEED, SICKNESS AND DISTRESS IN ANY COUNTRY AS THE TRUSTEES SHALL FROM TIME TO TIME DETERMINE PARTICULARLY BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE MAKING OF GRANTS OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE TO INDIVIDUALS AND ORGANISATIONS.

Governing document: MEMORANDUM AND ARTICLES INCORPORATED 15/09/2010AS AMENDED BY SPECIAL RESOLUTION REGISTERED AT COMPANIES HOUSE ON 09/04/2013

Trustees (5)

5trustees
71median age
3aged 70+
Succession outlook: 3 of 5 trustees are aged 70 or over.

Linked company (Companies House)

Povertyswap Limited · 07376388 · Active

PRI/LTD BY GUAR/NSC (Private, limited by guarantee, no share capital) · incorporated 15/09/2010

3 governing document(s) held from Companies House.

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