calibre audio

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, and other defined groups. Calibre Audio is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Aylesbury and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

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

Fundraising

See where Calibre Audio is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Country

Scotland Northern Ireland

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

Overall Efficiency 82.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 18.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

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