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South West Action For Learning And Living Our Way Limited

Also known as: S W a L L O W, South West Action for Learning and Living Our Way Ltd, Swallow

SWALLOW provides supported housing, outreach in the community, education, independent living skills training, information, supported employment and work skills experience and social and fitness activiites for people with learning disabilities. We are a user led organisation, responding to the needs and wishes of our members.

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Activities & Mission

SWALLOW provides supported housing, outreach in the community, education, independent living skills training, information, supported employment and work skills experience and social and fitness activiites for people with learning disabilities. We are a user led organisation, responding to the needs and wishes of our members.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,767,361
Latest Expenditure
£1,800,278

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 77% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

Donations & Legacies £148,496
Charitable Activities £1,574,145
Other Trading £19,499
Investments £21,413
Other Income £3,808

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,799,736
Raising Funds £542
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,767,361
£1,800,278£1,799,736£646,487£599,11489 / 6
2024
£1,675,576
£1,643,806£1,643,012£679,404£640,81583 / 19
2023
£1,484,598
£1,476,764£1,472,226£647,634£619,51570 / 19
2022
£1,363,223
£1,334,388£1,329,395£639,800£615,93765 / 18
2021
£1,312,974
£1,177,404£1,175,129£610,965£562,01460 / 18

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about South West Action For Learning And Living Our Way Limited

What does South West Action For Learning And Living Our Way Limited do?

SWALLOW provides supported housing, outreach in the community, education, independent living skills training, information, supported employment and work skills experience and social and fitness activiites for people with learning disabilities. We are a user led organisation, responding to the needs and wishes of our members.

How much income did South West Action For Learning And Living Our Way Limited report in 2025?

South West Action For Learning And Living Our Way Limited reported total income of £1.77m and reported expenditure of £1.80m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is South West Action For Learning And Living Our Way Limited?

South West Action For Learning And Living Our Way Limited has a program ratio of 101.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 77% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was South West Action For Learning And Living Our Way Limited registered as a charity?

South West Action For Learning And Living Our Way Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 April 1995 as charity number 1045893. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs South West Action For Learning And Living Our Way Limited?

South West Action For Learning And Living Our Way Limited is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Jill Souter. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does South West Action For Learning And Living Our Way Limited operate?

South West Action For Learning And Living Our Way Limited operates across 2 areas: Bath And North East Somerset and Somerset.

Is South West Action For Learning And Living Our Way Limited a registered charity?

Yes — South West Action For Learning And Living Our Way Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1045893.

Details

Address
SWALLOW LTD
THE OLD ENGINE HOUSE
OLD PIT ROAD
MIDSOMER NORTON
RADSTOCK
BA3 4BQ
Registration Date
19 April 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1045893
Charity Number
1045893

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Trustees

Jill Souter Chair
Antony Charles German
Christine Negus
DAVID VAUGHAN
JOHN FREEMAN
Phillip Edmonds
Roger Winsley
Samantha Baker
Susan Hawkey

Also Known As

  • S W a L L O W
  • South West Action for Learning and Living Our Way Ltd
  • Swallow

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