Life Centre
Face to face, email and group counselling services and telephone and text helplines for men, women and child survivors of sexual abuse and rape and their close family members and supporters. We also provide training to organisations.
Activities & Mission
Face to face, email and group counselling services and telephone and text helplines for men, women and child survivors of sexual abuse and rape and their close family members and supporters. We also provide training to organisations.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £834,724 | £879,590 | £822,470 | £754,068 | £521,491 | 16 / 0 |
| 2024 | £709,573 | £822,850 | £788,391 | £798,934 | £407,563 | 16 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,003,021 | £739,833 | £689,153 | £920,083 | £387,628 | 13 / 17 |
| 2022 | £695,679 | £635,120 | £583,600 | £649,023 | £343,621 | 9 / 30 |
| 2021 | £956,192 | £786,294 | £748,396 | £588,464 | £293,789 | 7 / 37 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Life Centre
What does Life Centre do?
Face to face, email and group counselling services and telephone and text helplines for men, women and child survivors of sexual abuse and rape and their close family members and supporters. We also provide training to organisations.
How much income did Life Centre report in 2025?
Life Centre reported total income of £835k and reported expenditure of £880k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Life Centre?
Life Centre has a program ratio of 98.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 69% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Life Centre registered as a charity?
Life Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 January 2009 as charity number 1127779. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Life Centre?
Life Centre is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is ANDREA CLARKE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Life Centre operate?
Life Centre operates across 4 areas: East Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey and West Sussex.
Is Life Centre a registered charity?
Yes — Life Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127779.
Details
PO BOX 58
CHICHESTER
PO198UD
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