Swindon Advocacy Movement
Also known as: Sam
We provide a free and Independent Advocacy service in Swindon enabling people with care and support needs to have a voice.
Activities & Mission
We provide a free and Independent Advocacy service in Swindon enabling people with care and support needs to have a voice.
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 74% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1431). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 68% of UK Charitable activities 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £649,065 | £659,348 | £659,269 | £234,570 | £234,570 | 23 / 10 |
| 2024 | £620,166 | £620,895 | £620,023 | £244,853 | £244,852 | 22 / 6 |
| 2023 | £588,222 | £577,776 | £577,707 | £245,582 | £245,582 | 22 / 6 |
| 2022 | £577,257 | £528,614 | £528,614 | £235,136 | £0 | 22 / 10 |
| 2021 | £561,224 | £523,161 | £523,161 | £186,493 | £145,189 | 21 / 4 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Swindon Advocacy Movement
What does Swindon Advocacy Movement do?
We provide a free and Independent Advocacy service in Swindon enabling people with care and support needs to have a voice.
How much income did Swindon Advocacy Movement report in 2025?
Swindon Advocacy Movement reported total income of £649k and reported expenditure of £659k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Swindon Advocacy Movement?
Swindon Advocacy Movement has a program ratio of 101.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 74% of UK Charitable activities charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1431 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Swindon Advocacy Movement registered as a charity?
Swindon Advocacy Movement was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 June 1998 as charity number 1070038. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Swindon Advocacy Movement?
Swindon Advocacy Movement is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Anthony James. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Swindon Advocacy Movement operate?
Swindon Advocacy Movement operates in Swindon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Swindon Advocacy Movement a registered charity?
Yes — Swindon Advocacy Movement is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1070038.
Details
Sanford House
Sanford Street
SWINDON
SN1 1HE
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Also Known As
- Sam
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated