Life Support
Life Support works with orphaned and vulnerable children, with a particular focus on Africa, specifically Zambia, Malawi and Uganda, we also care for vulnerable adults. Life Support provides opportunities for young people in the UK to visit our projects in Africa.
Activities & Mission
Life Support works with orphaned and vulnerable children, with a particular focus on Africa, specifically Zambia, Malawi and Uganda, we also care for vulnerable adults. Life Support provides opportunities for young people in the UK to visit our projects in Africa.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 71% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £514,614 | £493,145 | £491,627 | £66,703 | £66,703 | 2 / 5 |
| 2023 | £298,199 | £320,153 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2022 | £306,206 | £263,892 | 0 / 10 | |||
| 2021 | £185,272 | £207,764 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2020 | £136,101 | £120,221 | 0 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Life Support
What does Life Support do?
Life Support works with orphaned and vulnerable children, with a particular focus on Africa, specifically Zambia, Malawi and Uganda, we also care for vulnerable adults. Life Support provides opportunities for young people in the UK to visit our projects in Africa.
How much income did Life Support report in 2024?
Life Support reported total income of £515k and reported expenditure of £493k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Life Support?
Life Support has a program ratio of 95.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% 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 Support registered as a charity?
Life Support was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 October 2009 as charity number 1132406. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Life Support?
Life Support is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Dr Stephen Michael Leach. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Life Support operate?
Life Support operates across 5 areas, including Malawi, Rwanda, Uganda and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Life Support a registered charity?
Yes — Life Support is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1132406.
Details
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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