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listening ears

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, and the general public. Listening Ears is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in London and operates in Greenwich, Newham, and Bexley.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Listening Ears was born from a sincere worry about increasing community isolation and loneliness. Our mission is to support marginalized individuals facing loneliness, depression, or grief. We offer a caring space for empathetic listening, creating a supportive environment. With a focus on vulnerable groups, our robust programs promote health, lifestyle improvement, and total well-being.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£46,812
Latest Expenditure
£24,318

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 51.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 51.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£46,812£24,3180 / 1
2023£45,454£43,6360 / 2
2022£20,623£65,7810 / 3
2021£36,409£94,9370 / 3
2020£192,506£162,0550 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers