Swan Advocacy Network
Also known as: Swan
Provides independent advocacy; independent mental health advocacy; and independent mental capacity advocacy to adults who meet referral criteria and who live in the counties of Wiltshire (excluding Swindon), Bath and North East Somerset
Activities & Mission
Provides independent advocacy; independent mental health advocacy; and independent mental capacity advocacy to adults who meet referral criteria and who live in the counties of Wiltshire (excluding Swindon), Bath and North East Somerset
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 52% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1335). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 93% of UK Charitable activities 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 | £3,160,345 | £2,976,912 | £2,976,912 | £1,003,217 | £989,235 | 109 / 15 |
| 2024 | £2,957,645 | £2,807,006 | £2,807,006 | £819,784 | £819,784 | 102 / 17 |
| 2023 | £2,052,615 | £2,009,347 | £2,009,347 | £669,145 | £669,145 | 76 / 10 |
| 2022 | £1,739,202 | £1,647,340 | £1,646,437 | £625,877 | £625,877 | 64 / 17 |
| 2021 | £1,551,360 | £1,379,982 | £1,379,431 | £534,015 | £527,588 | 60 / 27 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Swan Advocacy Network
What does Swan Advocacy Network do?
Provides independent advocacy; independent mental health advocacy; and independent mental capacity advocacy to adults who meet referral criteria and who live in the counties of Wiltshire (excluding Swindon), Bath and North East Somerset
How much income did Swan Advocacy Network report in 2025?
Swan Advocacy Network reported total income of £3.16m and reported expenditure of £2.98m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Swan Advocacy Network?
Swan Advocacy Network has a program ratio of 94.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1335 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Swan Advocacy Network registered as a charity?
Swan Advocacy Network was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 September 2008 as charity number 1125679. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Swan Advocacy Network?
Swan Advocacy Network is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Swan Advocacy Network operate?
Swan Advocacy Network operates across 3 areas: Bath And North East Somerset, Somerset and Wiltshire.
Is Swan Advocacy Network a registered charity?
Yes — Swan Advocacy Network is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125679.
Details
Tauntfield
South Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 3ND
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated