Activities & Mission
Relief of poverty in developing countries
Grants
Better Lives UK is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £17,320
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, elderly people and other charities or voluntary bodies
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty, the environment, conservation, or heritage, economic or community development and employment and other charitable purposes
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £17,320 | £17,320 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £23,654 | £23,654 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £2,558 | £2,558 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £4,117 | £4,117 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £3,335 | £3,335 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Better Lives UK
What does Better Lives UK do?
Relief of poverty in developing countries
How much income did Better Lives UK report in 2025?
Better Lives UK reported total income of £17k and reported expenditure of £17k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Better Lives UK registered as a charity?
Better Lives UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 February 2020 as charity number 1188005. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Better Lives UK?
Better Lives UK is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is CHRISTOPHER WADE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Better Lives UK operate?
Better Lives UK operates across 6 areas, including Cambodia, Mexico, Philippines and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Better Lives UK a registered charity?
Yes — Better Lives UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188005.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated