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Changing Lives Charity

Also known as: Re:mission, Andrew House

The charity is active in North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, enabling men and women to regain independence following a period of dependency on drugs , alcohol or the use of both. It has a social enterprise which helps men and women get ready for work by providing opportunities for purposeful voluntary work in retail services. This includes free tuition for appropriate volunteers.

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Activities & Mission

The charity is active in North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, enabling men and women to regain independence following a period of dependency on drugs , alcohol or the use of both. It has a social enterprise which helps men and women get ready for work by providing opportunities for purposeful voluntary work in retail services. This includes free tuition for appropriate volunteers.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£710,684
Latest Expenditure
£724,530

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 54.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 22% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 53.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 8% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 46.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 4% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £39,009
Charitable Activities £199,142
Other Trading £453,065
Investments £1,490
Other Income £13,452

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £387,940
Raising Funds £336,590
Governance £2,570
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 2024.

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.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2026 — Wdgb Ltd (organisation 5024800)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£710,684
£724,530£387,940£40,740£40,74013 / 63
2023
£643,373
£717,344£467,208£54,586£88,76515 / 165
2022
£499,999
£545,8940 / 75
2021
£573,752
£409,210£102,940£175,940£175,94012 / 15
2020
£99,759
£266,9220 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Changing Lives Charity

What does Changing Lives Charity do?

The charity is active in North Somerset and South Gloucestershire, enabling men and women to regain independence following a period of dependency on drugs , alcohol or the use of both. It has a social enterprise which helps men and women get ready for work by providing opportunities for purposeful voluntary work in retail services. This includes free tuition for appropriate volunteers.

How much income did Changing Lives Charity report in 2024?

Changing Lives Charity reported total income of £711k and reported expenditure of £725k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Changing Lives Charity?

Changing Lives Charity has a program ratio of 54.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 22% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Changing Lives Charity registered as a charity?

Changing Lives Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 May 2015 as charity number 1161892. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs Changing Lives Charity?

Changing Lives Charity is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Changing Lives Charity operate?

Changing Lives Charity operates across 2 areas: Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

Is Changing Lives Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Changing Lives Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161892.

Details

Address
51 Woodington Road
Clevedon
North So
Registration Date
28 May 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5058768
Charity Number
1161892

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Trustees

Catriona Aldwinckle
Daniel Patrick Sibthorpe
Dr Jennifer Ann Schaefer
IAN BURNHAM FCA
Also governs 2 other charities
Kenneth Martin Knight
Also governs 1 other charity

Sectors & Classifications

Charity and VCS support Economic and community development Health

Also Known As

  • Changing Lives Charity
  • Re:mission
  • Andrew House

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14 May 2026
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