Making Space
Making Space exists for the relief of people who are in need by reason of any physical or mental illness or disability arising from age, accident, disease or infection, including but without limitation learning disabilities and dementia, and the relief of their families and carers.
Activities & Mission
Making Space exists for the relief of people who are in need by reason of any physical or mental illness or disability arising from age, accident, disease or infection, including but without limitation learning disabilities and dementia, and the relief of their families and carers.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 87% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 78% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £34,211,927 | £34,671,183 | £34,671,183 | £16,034,960 | £16,034,960 | 984 / 67 |
| 2024 | £33,700,382 | £33,762,908 | £33,762,908 | £16,494,215 | £16,494,215 | 1010 / 192 |
| 2023 | £30,975,371 | £32,341,977 | £32,341,977 | £16,556,741 | £16,556,741 | 1024 / 220 |
| 2022 | £31,581,300 | £32,237,959 | £32,237,959 | £18,139,426 | £3,858,628 | 1079 / 347 |
| 2021 | £27,571,420 | £26,602,067 | £26,602,067 | £18,633,085 | £5,406,194 | 989 / 299 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Making Space
What does Making Space do?
Making Space exists for the relief of people who are in need by reason of any physical or mental illness or disability arising from age, accident, disease or infection, including but without limitation learning disabilities and dementia, and the relief of their families and carers.
How much income did Making Space report in 2025?
Making Space reported total income of £34.21m and reported expenditure of £34.67m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Making Space?
Making Space has a program ratio of 101.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Making Space registered as a charity?
Making Space was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 July 1982 as charity number 512907. It has been registered for 44 years.
Who runs Making Space?
Making Space is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Professor Michael Thomas. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Making Space operate?
Making Space operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Making Space a registered charity?
Yes — Making Space is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 512907.
Details
46 ALLEN STREET
WARRINGTON
WA2 7JB
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