Lifeline Community Action
Also known as: Lca
Lifeline offers a client led and holistic response to very vulnerable people in great need. Our work addresses the immediate crises caused by long term poverty and works to equip people to take control of their lives, build their emotional and financial resilience and change their perception of their own personal potential
Activities & Mission
Lifeline offers a client led and holistic response to very vulnerable people in great need. Our work addresses the immediate crises caused by long term poverty and works to equip people to take control of their lives, build their emotional and financial resilience and change their perception of their own personal potential
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 19% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 421). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Facilities 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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2017 — Lifeline Community Action (organisation 5009523)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £998,693 | £330,803 | £330,803 | £889,145 | £137,051 | 7 / 7 |
| 2024 | £279,273 | £204,233 | 0 / 23 | |||
| 2023 | £170,511 | £121,998 | 0 / 14 | |||
| 2022 | £99,697 | £99,221 | 0 / 8 | |||
| 2021 | £154,264 | £94,749 | 0 / 7 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Lifeline Community Action
What does Lifeline Community Action do?
Lifeline offers a client led and holistic response to very vulnerable people in great need. Our work addresses the immediate crises caused by long term poverty and works to equip people to take control of their lives, build their emotional and financial resilience and change their perception of their own personal potential
How much income did Lifeline Community Action report in 2025?
Lifeline Community Action reported total income of £999k and reported expenditure of £331k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Lifeline Community Action?
Lifeline Community Action has a program ratio of 33.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 19% of UK Facilities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 421 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Lifeline Community Action registered as a charity?
Lifeline Community Action was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 August 2016 as charity number 1168614. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Lifeline Community Action?
Lifeline Community Action is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is ALWYN WHYTE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Lifeline Community Action operate?
Lifeline Community Action operates across 2 areas: Darlington and Durham.
Is Lifeline Community Action a registered charity?
Yes — Lifeline Community Action is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1168614.
Details
NEWTON AYCLIFFE
County Durham
DL5 4DS
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Lca
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated