Community Lives Consortium
The aim of the Consortium is to provide support for adults with learning disabilities, to help such people live successful lives in the communities of Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.The Consortium provides services under contract with either the City and County of Swansea or Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council.
Activities & Mission
The aim of the Consortium is to provide support for adults with learning disabilities, to help such people live successful lives in the communities of Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.The Consortium provides services under contract with either the City and County of Swansea or Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 66% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £16,561,749 | £16,084,384 | £16,084,384 | £917,375 | £917,375 | 448 / 0 |
| 2024 | £15,465,988 | £15,070,758 | £15,070,758 | £681,010 | £681,010 | 413 / 0 |
| 2023 | £14,030,604 | £13,846,813 | £13,846,813 | £541,780 | £541,780 | 404 / 0 |
| 2022 | £12,194,715 | £11,949,080 | £11,949,080 | £696,282 | £696,282 | 402 / 0 |
| 2021 | £13,175,057 | £13,122,766 | £13,122,766 | £500,647 | £500,647 | 492 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Community Lives Consortium
What does Community Lives Consortium do?
The aim of the Consortium is to provide support for adults with learning disabilities, to help such people live successful lives in the communities of Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.The Consortium provides services under contract with either the City and County of Swansea or Neath Port Talbot County Borough Council.
How much income did Community Lives Consortium report in 2025?
Community Lives Consortium reported total income of £16.56m and reported expenditure of £16.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Community Lives Consortium?
Community Lives Consortium has a program ratio of 97.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Community Lives Consortium registered as a charity?
Community Lives Consortium was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 May 2015 as charity number 1161709. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Community Lives Consortium?
Community Lives Consortium is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Community Lives Consortium operate?
Community Lives Consortium operates across 2 areas: City Of Swansea and Neath Port Talbot.
Is Community Lives Consortium a registered charity?
Yes — Community Lives Consortium is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161709.
Details
23-24 Walter Road
SWANSEA
SA1 5NN
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- 14 May 2026
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