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The Advocacy Academy

The Advocacy Academy trains young people to engage in collective action to improve their communities and tackle social issues that directly affect them.

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Activities & Mission

The Advocacy Academy trains young people to engage in collective action to improve their communities and tackle social issues that directly affect them.

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

Latest Income
£1,076,432
Latest Expenditure
£1,189,034

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 92.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 83.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 16.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,044,455
Charitable Activities £22,649
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £9,328

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £997,012
Raising Funds £192,022
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.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,076,432
£1,189,034£997,012£768,945£196,33718 / 0
2024
£2,091,819
£1,406,609£1,222,102£881,547£517,91621 / 0
2023
£911,758
£1,244,727£1,108,404£196,337£196,33718 / 0
2022
£719,459
£887,109£783,239£529,306£529,30610 / 0
2021
£739,328
£506,837£456,552£696,956£386,8397 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Advocacy Academy

What does The Advocacy Academy do?

The Advocacy Academy trains young people to engage in collective action to improve their communities and tackle social issues that directly affect them.

How much income did The Advocacy Academy report in 2025?

The Advocacy Academy reported total income of £1.08m and reported expenditure of £1.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Advocacy Academy registered as a charity?

The Advocacy Academy was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 May 2015 as charity number 1161785. It has been registered for 11 years.

Who runs The Advocacy Academy?

The Advocacy Academy is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Daniel Taylor. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Advocacy Academy operate?

The Advocacy Academy operates in Lambeth, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Advocacy Academy a registered charity?

Yes — The Advocacy Academy is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161785.

Details

Address
Unit 1
2 Beehive Place
LONDON
Registration Date
21 May 2015
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5059047
Charity Number
1161785

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Trustees

Daniel Taylor Chair
Bradley Daniel Lewis
Jack Van Cooten
James Asfa
Mark Christopher Straw
Michelle King

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