Spiral Sussex
The principal aim of Spiral Sussex is to provide evening and weekend activities for young people and adults with learning difficulties. These cover sports, leisure and recreational interests, social evenings, outings and some annual holidays. Also, to provide training and skills through daytime learning programmes.
Activities & Mission
The principal aim of Spiral Sussex is to provide evening and weekend activities for young people and adults with learning difficulties. These cover sports, leisure and recreational interests, social evenings, outings and some annual holidays. Also, to provide training and skills through daytime learning programmes.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 87% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £547,321 | £600,892 | £600,892 | -£44,164 | £0 | 20 / 0 |
| 2023 | £629,717 | £589,930 | £589,930 | £9,407 | £9,407 | 18 / 40 |
| 2022 | £483,229 | £476,995 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2021 | £387,643 | £399,124 | 0 / 20 | |||
| 2020 | £288,809 | £293,971 | 0 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about Spiral Sussex
What does Spiral Sussex do?
The principal aim of Spiral Sussex is to provide evening and weekend activities for young people and adults with learning difficulties. These cover sports, leisure and recreational interests, social evenings, outings and some annual holidays. Also, to provide training and skills through daytime learning programmes.
How much income did Spiral Sussex report in 2024?
Spiral Sussex reported total income of £547k and reported expenditure of £601k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Spiral Sussex?
Spiral Sussex has a program ratio of 109.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 87% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Spiral Sussex registered as a charity?
Spiral Sussex was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 March 2002 as charity number 1091044. It has been registered for 24 years.
Who runs Spiral Sussex?
Spiral Sussex is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Mark William Shanahan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Spiral Sussex operate?
Spiral Sussex operates in Brighton And Hove, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Spiral Sussex a registered charity?
Yes — Spiral Sussex is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1091044.
Details
Unit A
The Hyde Business Park
The Hyde
BRIGHTON
BN2 4JE
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