Big Life Services

Also known as: Big Life Centres, Chrc, Community Health & Resource Centres Ltd

To promote and provide initiatives to advance well being. It is a charity which offers opportunities to people who have had a raw deal in life, to change their lives for the better.

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Activities & Mission

To promote and provide initiatives to advance well being. It is a charity which offers opportunities to people who have had a raw deal in life, to change their lives for the better.

Areas of Operation

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.

Local Authority

Manchester City Rochdale Salford City

Financial Information

Latest Income

£11,740,115

Latest Expenditure

£11,761,060

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £75,748

Charitable Activities £11,629,640

Other Trading £0

Investments £34,727

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £11,761,060

Raising Funds £0

Governance £7,664

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£11,740,115	£11,761,060	£11,761,060	£3,102,009	£62,000	170 / 169
2024	£11,093,926	£10,225,624	£10,225,624	£3,122,954	£233,000	163 / 168
2023	£7,983,957	£7,880,978	£7,880,978	£2,254,652	£2,220,107	165 / 40
2022	£7,603,259	£7,512,498	£7,512,498	£2,151,673	£2,132,728	132 / 273
2021	£6,839,451	£6,582,159	£6,582,159	£2,060,912	£2,033,951	122 / 80

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Big Life Services

What does Big Life Services do?

To promote and provide initiatives to advance well being. It is a charity which offers opportunities to people who have had a raw deal in life, to change their lives for the better.

How much income did Big Life Services report in 2025?

Big Life Services reported total income of £11.74m and reported expenditure of £11.76m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Big Life Services registered as a charity?

Big Life Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 May 1997 as charity number 1062333. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Big Life Services?

Big Life Services is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Caroline Price. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Big Life Services operate?

Big Life Services operates across 3 areas: Manchester City, Rochdale and Salford City.

Is Big Life Services a registered charity?

Yes — Big Life Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1062333.