Real Lives Real Choices
Also known as: Real Lives: Real Choices
Real Lives: Real Choices supports adults with learning disabilities throughout County Durham and the north east of England in achieving their aspirations and goals through the provision of support, advice, information, training and learning opportunities
Activities & Mission
Real Lives: Real Choices supports adults with learning disabilities throughout County Durham and the north east of England in achieving their aspirations and goals through the provision of support, advice, information, training and learning opportunities
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.
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Financial Information
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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 2015 — Real Lives Real Choices (organisation 4005710)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £133,950 | £109,189 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2024 | £41,230 | £63,338 | 0 / 4 | |||
| 2023 | £60,720 | £60,781 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2022 | £47,753 | £61,390 | 0 / 5 | |||
| 2021 | £69,971 | £54,606 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Real Lives Real Choices
What does Real Lives Real Choices do?
Real Lives: Real Choices supports adults with learning disabilities throughout County Durham and the north east of England in achieving their aspirations and goals through the provision of support, advice, information, training and learning opportunities
How much income did Real Lives Real Choices report in 2025?
Real Lives Real Choices reported total income of £134k and reported expenditure of £109k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Real Lives Real Choices registered as a charity?
Real Lives Real Choices was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 December 2013 as charity number 1154861. It has been registered for 13 years.
Who runs Real Lives Real Choices?
Real Lives Real Choices is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Real Lives Real Choices operate?
Real Lives Real Choices operates across 10 areas, including Darlington, Durham, Middlesbrough and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Real Lives Real Choices a registered charity?
Yes — Real Lives Real Choices is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1154861.
Details
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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