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Independent Lives (disability)

Also known as: Independent Lives

Information, advice and support to people about Direct Payments, Personal Health Budgets and personalisation, choice and control over their health and care support needs. Working as a strategic partner to the County Councils to develop local information, advice and support solutions, provided by local user led organisations. Lend a hand our CQC registered home care services for disabled people.

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Activities & Mission

Information, advice and support to people about Direct Payments, Personal Health Budgets and personalisation, choice and control over their health and care support needs. Working as a strategic partner to the County Councils to develop local information, advice and support solutions, provided by local user led organisations. Lend a hand our CQC registered home care services for disabled people.

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,434,188
Latest Expenditure
£3,308,485

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 83.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 86.8%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 13.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £514
Charitable Activities £2,621,252
Other Trading £812,422
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,871,296
Raising Funds £437,189
Governance £9,450
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£3,434,188
£3,308,485£2,871,296£682,568£682,56894 / 0
2023
£2,915,097
£3,106,763£2,663,078£556,865£545,33994 / 0
2022
£3,137,140
£3,038,976£2,665,823£748,531£475,00090 / 0
2021
£3,134,045
£3,034,916£2,674,362£650,367£596,000100 / 5
2020
£2,767,756
£2,633,462£2,277,482£551,238£500,454107 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Independent Lives (disability)

What does Independent Lives (disability) do?

Information, advice and support to people about Direct Payments, Personal Health Budgets and personalisation, choice and control over their health and care support needs. Working as a strategic partner to the County Councils to develop local information, advice and support solutions, provided by local user led organisations. Lend a hand our CQC registered home care services for disabled people.

How much income did Independent Lives (disability) report in 2024?

Independent Lives (disability) reported total income of £3.43m and reported expenditure of £3.31m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Independent Lives (disability) registered as a charity?

Independent Lives (disability) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 September 2013 as charity number 1153815. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Independent Lives (disability)?

Independent Lives (disability) 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 Independent Lives (disability) operate?

Independent Lives (disability) operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Independent Lives (disability) a registered charity?

Yes — Independent Lives (disability) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1153815.

Details

Address
SOUTHFIELD HOUSE
11 LIVERPOOL GARDENS
WORTHING
WEST SUSSEX
BN11 1RY
Registration Date
16 September 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5040435
Charity Number
1153815

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Trustees

Adil Siganporia
Also governs 2 other charities
Chandos David Green
Joanna Tuck
Lucas McGregor
Lucy Casey
Simon David Wilson
Toby Hewson
Also governs 2 other charities

Also Known As

  • Independent Lives

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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