changing lives charity

The charity supports other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups, and the general public. Changing Lives Charity is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by making grants to individuals. The charity is based in Clevedon and operates in Somerset and South Gloucestershire.

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

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.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Somerset South Gloucestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£710,684

Latest Expenditure

£724,530

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 54.9%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 53.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 46.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£710,684	£724,530	£387,940	£40,740	£40,740	13 / 63
2023	£643,373	£717,344	£467,208	£54,586	£88,765	15 / 165
2022	£499,999	£545,894				0 / 75
2021	£573,752	£409,210	£102,940	£175,940	£175,940	12 / 15
2020	£99,759	£266,922				0 / 15