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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 28% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1072). How is this calculated?
Higher than 21% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 18% of UK Housing 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £3,434,188 | £3,308,485 | £2,871,296 | £682,568 | £682,568 | 94 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,915,097 | £3,106,763 | £2,663,078 | £556,865 | £545,339 | 94 / 0 |
| 2022 | £3,137,140 | £3,038,976 | £2,665,823 | £748,531 | £475,000 | 90 / 0 |
| 2021 | £3,134,045 | £3,034,916 | £2,674,362 | £650,367 | £596,000 | 100 / 5 |
| 2020 | £2,767,756 | £2,633,462 | £2,277,482 | £551,238 | £500,454 | 107 / 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.
How efficient is Independent Lives (disability)?
Independent Lives (disability) has a program ratio of 83.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Housing charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1072 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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
11 LIVERPOOL GARDENS
WORTHING
WEST SUSSEX
BN11 1RY
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated