Key4life CIO

Also known as: Key4life

The charity works with ex-offenders, their families and those at risk of receiving a custodial sentence and their families, by means of a dynamic rehabilitation programme and early intervention

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Activities & Mission

The charity works with ex-offenders, their families and those at risk of receiving a custodial sentence and their families, by means of a dynamic rehabilitation programme and early intervention

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

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£790,601

Latest Expenditure

£833,068

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 56% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 88.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 23% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 11.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 18% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £100,455

Charitable Activities £674,890

Other Trading £8,176

Investments £7,080

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £736,047

Raising Funds £97,021

Governance £0

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£790,601	£833,068	£736,047	£685,353	£150,000	9 / 200
2023	£1,157,081	£929,450	£786,861	£727,820	£150,000	8 / 100
2022	£958,391	£1,138,628	£1,004,282	£788,163	£150,000	9 / 100
2021	£956,540	£876,477	£804,295	£968,400	£150,000	9 / 1
2020	£830,319	£769,691	£730,509	£888,337	£169,675	10 / 80

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Frequently asked questions about Key4life CIO

What does Key4life CIO do?

The charity works with ex-offenders, their families and those at risk of receiving a custodial sentence and their families, by means of a dynamic rehabilitation programme and early intervention

How much income did Key4life CIO report in 2024?

Key4life CIO reported total income of £791k and reported expenditure of £833k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Key4life CIO?

Key4life CIO has a program ratio of 93.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Key4life CIO registered as a charity?

Key4life CIO was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 June 2013 as charity number 1152426. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Key4life CIO?

Key4life CIO is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL VON STERNBERG. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Key4life CIO operate?

Key4life CIO operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Key4life CIO a registered charity?

Yes — Key4life CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152426.