Calibre Audio

Also known as: Calibre, Calibre Audio Library

Calibre Audio brings the pleasure of reading to enrich the life quality and opportunities for people of all age groups with any print disability by providing access to audio books and content, and to raise awareness of related issues affecting such people

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Activities & Mission

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.

Country

Northern Ireland Scotland

Region

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,123,282

Latest Expenditure

£1,434,909

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 105.4%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 84% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 82.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 20% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 18.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 17% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £999,509

Charitable Activities £32,406

Other Trading £63,373

Investments £5,191

Other Income £22,803

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,183,796

Raising Funds £251,113

Governance £19,095

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	£1,123,282	£1,434,909	£1,183,796	£442,815	£237,113	26 / 117
2024	£1,431,109	£1,287,480	£1,069,095	£754,441	£588,109	27 / 100
2023	£1,334,842	£1,616,972	£1,427,618	£610,992	£452,590	28 / 115
2021	£1,333,982	£1,496,507	£1,243,684	£961,102	£855,503	40 / 111
2020	£1,245,063	£1,670,175	£1,441,356	£1,103,096	£1,000,229	43 / 132

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Calibre Audio

What does Calibre Audio do?

How much income did Calibre Audio report in 2025?

Calibre Audio reported total income of £1.12m and reported expenditure of £1.43m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Calibre Audio?

Calibre Audio has a program ratio of 105.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Calibre Audio registered as a charity?

Calibre Audio was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 March 1983 as charity number 286614. It has been registered for 43 years.

Who runs Calibre Audio?

Calibre Audio is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Howard Nead. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Calibre Audio operate?

Calibre Audio operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.

Is Calibre Audio a registered charity?

Yes — Calibre Audio is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 286614.