The Cyrenians LTD

Also known as: Tyneside Cyrenians Limited, Changing Lives

Changing Lives is a national, charity which provides specialist support services to vulnerable people and their families. Our key themes of work include: housing & homelessness, drug & alcohol, women & children's and employment services. Our mission is 'changing lives, building futures'.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Region

England

Financial Information

Latest Income

£38,034,659

Latest Expenditure

£36,608,306

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 96.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 81% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.4%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 74% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £368,380

Charitable Activities £37,294,942

Other Trading £169,458

Investments £201,879

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £36,570,714

Raising Funds £37,592

Governance £116,859

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£38,034,659	£36,608,306	£36,570,714	£14,893,610	£1,716,138	688 / 470
2024	£34,838,888	£35,076,487	£35,058,417	£13,467,257	£13,467,257	612 / 450
2023	£33,446,256	£33,412,961	£33,406,408	£13,704,856	£605,872	646 / 150
2022	£31,390,422	£31,042,155	£31,027,700	£13,671,561	£7,356,781	671 / 149
2021	£27,859,767	£26,295,482	£26,288,432	£14,128,510	£2,411,753	676 / 122

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Cyrenians LTD

What does The Cyrenians LTD do?

How much income did The Cyrenians LTD report in 2025?

The Cyrenians LTD reported total income of £38.03m and reported expenditure of £36.61m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is The Cyrenians LTD?

The Cyrenians LTD has a program ratio of 96.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was The Cyrenians LTD registered as a charity?

The Cyrenians LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 July 1971 as charity number 500640. It has been registered for 55 years.

Who runs The Cyrenians LTD?

The Cyrenians LTD is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is GLYNIS FREW. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Cyrenians LTD operate?

The Cyrenians LTD operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is The Cyrenians LTD a registered charity?

Yes — The Cyrenians LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 500640.