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

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Activities & Mission

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

Darlington Durham

Financial Information

Latest Income

£998,693

Latest Expenditure

£330,803

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 33.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 0.0%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £997,740

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £0

Investments £953

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £330,803

Raising Funds £0

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 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?

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.

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.