Expect LTD

Also known as: Sefton Support Services Limited, South Sefton Mental Health Housing Group Limited

Support people with Mental Health and Learning disabilities

Activities & Mission

Support people with Mental Health and Learning disabilities

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

Bolton Conwy Denbighshire Liverpool City Sefton

Financial Information

Latest Income

£7,821,284

Latest Expenditure

£7,824,618

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 78.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 78.7%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 22.9%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £19,521

Charitable Activities £5,770,006

Other Trading £1,982,887

Investments £2,231

Other Income £46,639

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,155,404

Raising Funds £1,669,214

Governance £118,799

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£7,821,284	£7,824,618	£6,155,404	£1,739,179	£1,739,179	138 / 0
2023	£5,051,181	£5,491,995	£4,251,098	£1,742,513	£1,742,513	154 / 0
2022	£5,297,953	£5,546,158	£4,395,152	£2,467,027	£2,467,027	169 / 0
2021	£5,627,323	£5,925,100	£4,535,243	£2,715,232	£1,181,442	192 / 0
2020	£5,956,543	£6,190,794	£4,716,653	£3,013,009	£619,443	233 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Expect LTD

What does Expect LTD do?

Support people with Mental Health and Learning disabilities

How much income did Expect LTD report in 2025?

Expect LTD reported total income of £7.82m and reported expenditure of £7.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Expect LTD?

Expect LTD has a program ratio of 78.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 24% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Expect LTD registered as a charity?

Expect LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 1989 as charity number 701331. It has been registered for 37 years.

Who runs Expect LTD?

Expect LTD is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anthony Gilmore. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Expect LTD operate?

Expect LTD operates across 5 areas, including Bolton, Conwy, Denbighshire and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Expect LTD a registered charity?

Yes — Expect LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 701331.