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Improving Lives Plymouth

Also known as: Plymouth Guild

We run with our partners, Plymouth Veterans and Family Hub, at our Ernest English House centre, alongside our information and advice services.At our Mannamead Wellbeing Hub (in north Plymouth) and across the city, we provide support for those with long-term health conditions, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health issues, and their carers.

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Activities & Mission

We run with our partners, Plymouth Veterans and Family Hub, at our Ernest English House centre, alongside our information and advice services.At our Mannamead Wellbeing Hub (in north Plymouth) and across the city, we provide support for those with long-term health conditions, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health issues, and their carers.

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
£2,404,613
Latest Expenditure
£2,395,427

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 98.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 3.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 41% 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 £26,911
Charitable Activities £2,366,843
Other Trading £0
Investments £10,859
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,375,037
Raising Funds £20,390
Governance £70,640
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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,404,613
£2,395,427£2,375,037£1,519,102£1,519,10272 / 67
2024
£2,393,402
£2,366,833£2,344,943£1,510,221£1,510,22176 / 83
2023
£2,301,159
£2,133,231£2,115,565£1,459,027£1,451,43667 / 38
2022
£1,734,746
£1,596,124£1,572,016£1,306,394£1,031,41755 / 80
2021
£1,626,900
£1,608,591£1,572,995£1,148,689£198,59757 / 36

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Improving Lives Plymouth

What does Improving Lives Plymouth do?

We run with our partners, Plymouth Veterans and Family Hub, at our Ernest English House centre, alongside our information and advice services.At our Mannamead Wellbeing Hub (in north Plymouth) and across the city, we provide support for those with long-term health conditions, learning disabilities, physical disabilities, mental health issues, and their carers.

How much income did Improving Lives Plymouth report in 2025?

Improving Lives Plymouth reported total income of £2.40m and reported expenditure of £2.40m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Improving Lives Plymouth?

Improving Lives Plymouth has a program ratio of 98.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 68% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Improving Lives Plymouth registered as a charity?

Improving Lives Plymouth was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 December 1997 as charity number 1066776. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Improving Lives Plymouth?

Improving Lives Plymouth is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is JEREMY PRICHARD. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Improving Lives Plymouth operate?

Improving Lives Plymouth operates across 2 areas: Devon and Plymouth City.

Is Improving Lives Plymouth a registered charity?

Yes — Improving Lives Plymouth is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1066776.

Details

Address
ERNEST ENGLISH HOUSE
BUCKWELL STREET
PLYMOUTH
PL1 2DA
Registration Date
10 December 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3942545
Charity Number
1066776

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Trustees

JEREMY PRICHARD Chair
Elaine Latham
Emily Steed
Kate Meredith
Stephen Waite
Susan Mary Keaty

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Plymouth Guild

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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