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Devon Link-Up

Also known as: Ottervale One to One, Freespirits, Link up, Say Advocacy Services, Zest

Providing voices & choices for Autistic people & people who have a learning disability. Devon Link Up supports people in building up links & networks in the community as well as supporting people in having a say in the way in which they live their lives. Also provides opportunities for people to have real lives in the community & gives opportunities for people to meet up with friends old and new.

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Activities & Mission

Providing voices & choices for Autistic people & people who have a learning disability. Devon Link Up supports people in building up links & networks in the community as well as supporting people in having a say in the way in which they live their lives. Also provides opportunities for people to have real lives in the community & gives opportunities for people to meet up with friends old and new.

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

Latest Income
£202,529
Latest Expenditure
£176,591

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 87.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 87.2%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£202,529
£176,5910 / 12
2024
£177,808
£168,6960 / 5
2023
£253,399
£293,0410 / 14
2022
£190,071
£247,8690 / 10
2021
£176,412
£218,3430 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Devon Link-Up

What does Devon Link-Up do?

Providing voices & choices for Autistic people & people who have a learning disability. Devon Link Up supports people in building up links & networks in the community as well as supporting people in having a say in the way in which they live their lives. Also provides opportunities for people to have real lives in the community & gives opportunities for people to meet up with friends old and new.

How much income did Devon Link-Up report in 2025?

Devon Link-Up reported total income of £203k and reported expenditure of £177k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Devon Link-Up registered as a charity?

Devon Link-Up was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 February 1996 as charity number 1052687. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Devon Link-Up?

Devon Link-Up is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is JULIE ANN GILPIN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Devon Link-Up operate?

Devon Link-Up operates in Devon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Devon Link-Up a registered charity?

Yes — Devon Link-Up is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1052687.

Details

Address
Heathfield Farm
Station Road
Broadclyst
Exeter
EX5 3AR
Registration Date
5 February 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1052687
Charity Number
1052687

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Trustees

JULIE ANN GILPIN Chair
Andrew David Gardner
JENNIFER LOUISE SANDERS
JULIE MILLER
Peter John Gilpin

Also Known As

  • Ottervale One to One
  • Freespirits
  • Link up
  • Say Advocacy Services
  • Zest

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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