colostomy uk

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, and other defined groups. Colostomy UK is a registered charity whose purpose is the advancement of health or the saving of lives. It delivers its work by providing advocacy, advice, or information. The charity is based in Berkshire 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

Supports people pre and post colostomy operation and their families and carers. Produces a range of literature, including a quarterly magazine. Operates a 24 / 7 Helpline. 90+ contact volunteers across country.

Fundraising

See where Colostomy UK is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Region

England And Wales

Country

Scotland Northern Ireland

Financial Information

Latest Income

£597,621

Latest Expenditure

£802,017

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 130.8%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 97.5%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 2.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £310,834

Charitable Activities £251,745

Other Trading £28,903

Investments £6,139

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £781,924

Raising Funds £20,093

Governance £2,487

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£597,621	£802,017	£781,924	£434,665	£105,452	12 / 60
2023	£732,948	£682,177	£667,370	£639,061	£214,387	9 / 100
2022	£648,726	£569,545	£562,341	£588,290	£141,905	7 / 100
2021	£572,022	£493,246	£484,150	£509,109	£254,631	6 / 96
2020	£497,046	£482,068				0 / 80