Downs View Life Skills College
The provision of education, training and work opportunities to develop the life skills of young adults with special needs.
Activities & Mission
The provision of education, training and work opportunities to develop the life skills of young adults with special needs.
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 44% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 70% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £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 | £1,405,634 | £1,311,605 | £1,311,605 | £1,115,157 | £1,385,634 | 0 / 1 |
| 2024 | £1,420,140 | £1,159,930 | £1,159,930 | £1,021,128 | £1,021,128 | 0 / 1 |
| 2023 | £1,406,837 | £1,052,467 | £1,052,467 | £760,918 | £760,918 | 0 / 2 |
| 2022 | £1,311,043 | £1,025,087 | £1,025,087 | £406,548 | £406,548 | 30 / 2 |
| 2021 | £1,008,022 | £1,015,642 | £1,015,642 | £120,592 | £375,143 | 25 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Downs View Life Skills College
What does Downs View Life Skills College do?
The provision of education, training and work opportunities to develop the life skills of young adults with special needs.
How much income did Downs View Life Skills College report in 2025?
Downs View Life Skills College reported total income of £1.41m and reported expenditure of £1.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Downs View Life Skills College?
Downs View Life Skills College has a program ratio of 93.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 44% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Downs View Life Skills College registered as a charity?
Downs View Life Skills College was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 September 2019 as charity number 1185149. It has been registered for 7 years.
Who runs Downs View Life Skills College?
Downs View Life Skills College is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Downs View Life Skills College operate?
Downs View Life Skills College operates in Brighton And Hove, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Downs View Life Skills College a registered charity?
Yes — Downs View Life Skills College is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1185149.
Details
7 Old London Road
Patcham
BRIGHTON
BN1 8XR
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