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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.

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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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,278,219
Latest Expenditure
£3,276,939

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 81.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 81.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 18.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £7,607
Charitable Activities £2,445,928
Other Trading £824,684
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,670,500
Raising Funds £606,439
Governance £11,050
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
£3,278,219
£3,276,939£2,670,500£683,848£625,86479 / 2
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

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 2025?

Independent Lives (disability) reported total income of £3.28m and reported expenditure of £3.28m for the financial year ending 2025, 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 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is EVA ERIKSSON. 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

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
16 September 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5040435
Charity Number
1153815

Trustees

EVA ERIKSSON Chair
Adil Siganporia
Also governs 2 other charities
Barbara Cifer
Gemma Baldwin
Joanna Tuck
Lucas McGregor
Lucy Casey
Toby Hewson
Also governs 2 other charities

Also Known As

  • Independent Lives

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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