Little Lives UK

Little Lives UK empowers disadvantaged children and young people by providing free mental health support and donating devices for education. We also promote sustainability by encouraging donations of unwanted items to help create a greener world.

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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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,438,818

Latest Expenditure

£1,308,909

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 15.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 16.6%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 83.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £49,661

Charitable Activities £0

Other Trading £1,382,384

Investments £6,773

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £216,902

Raising Funds £1,092,007

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.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,438,818	£1,308,909	£216,902	£615,601	£615,601	25 / 8
2024	£1,424,672	£1,341,468	£294,084	£485,692	£485,692	25 / 7
2023	£1,327,151	£1,192,055	£235,739	£402,488	£288,151	22 / 30
2022	£198,995	£113,333				0 / 15
2021	£86,127	£38,033				0 / 35

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Little Lives UK

What does Little Lives UK do?

How much income did Little Lives UK report in 2025?

Little Lives UK reported total income of £1.44m and reported expenditure of £1.31m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Little Lives UK registered as a charity?

Little Lives UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 March 2017 as charity number 1171884. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Little Lives UK?

Little Lives UK is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Little Lives UK operate?

Little Lives UK operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Little Lives UK a registered charity?

Yes — Little Lives UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171884.