Skills For People
To support disabled people to speak up & have control over their lives. Self advocacy, advocacy, consultancy & training, person centred planning for disabled people & those who support them. User involvement in services for disabled people & their families.
Activities & Mission
To support disabled people to speak up & have control over their lives. Self advocacy, advocacy, consultancy & training, person centred planning for disabled people & those who support them. User involvement in services for disabled people & their families.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £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 | £1,356,717 | £1,327,986 | £1,327,986 | £1,090,523 | £527,892 | 56 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,356,717 | £1,327,986 | £1,327,986 | £903,368 | £441,510 | 55 / 8 |
| 2023 | £1,058,287 | £1,168,314 | £1,168,314 | £874,637 | £365,681 | 46 / 10 |
| 2022 | £1,051,498 | £756,103 | £756,103 | £984,664 | £293,228 | 31 / 10 |
| 2021 | £690,219 | £668,694 | £668,694 | £689,269 | £193,584 | 32 / 6 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Skills For People
What does Skills For People do?
To support disabled people to speak up & have control over their lives. Self advocacy, advocacy, consultancy & training, person centred planning for disabled people & those who support them. User involvement in services for disabled people & their families.
How much income did Skills For People report in 2025?
Skills For People reported total income of £1.36m and reported expenditure of £1.33m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Skills For People?
Skills For People has a program ratio of 97.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Skills For People registered as a charity?
Skills For People was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 June 1998 as charity number 1069993. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Skills For People?
Skills For People is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Skills For People operate?
Skills For People operates across 8 areas, including Durham, Gateshead, Hartlepool and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Skills For People a registered charity?
Yes — Skills For People is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1069993.
Details
4 Glendale Terrace
NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE
NE6 1PB
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- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
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