The David Lewis Centre
Also known as: The David Lewis Organisation
The charity provides services to children, young people and adults including a Special Needs School, Specialist College and Adult Day Services with residential care for young people aged 16 and older and adults. This is supported by specialist medical, therapeutic and assessment services.
Activities & Mission
The charity provides services to children, young people and adults including a Special Needs School, Specialist College and Adult Day Services with residential care for young people aged 16 and older and adults. This is supported by specialist medical, therapeutic and assessment services.
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
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 91% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 73% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
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
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 | £36,191,000 | £37,519,000 | £37,409,000 | £19,982,000 | £18,040,000 | 980 / 180 |
| 2023 | £30,818,000 | £31,634,000 | £31,586,000 | £21,310,000 | £19,289,000 | 866 / 170 |
| 2022 | £27,963,000 | £26,686,000 | £26,671,000 | £26,716,000 | £24,605,000 | 807 / 170 |
| 2021 | £30,222,000 | £26,041,000 | £26,041,000 | £19,822,000 | £17,683,000 | 847 / 173 |
| 2020 | £28,867,000 | £27,722,000 | £27,689,000 | £14,795,000 | £12,580,000 | 927 / 173 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The David Lewis Centre
What does The David Lewis Centre do?
The charity provides services to children, young people and adults including a Special Needs School, Specialist College and Adult Day Services with residential care for young people aged 16 and older and adults. This is supported by specialist medical, therapeutic and assessment services.
How much income did The David Lewis Centre report in 2024?
The David Lewis Centre reported total income of £36.19m and reported expenditure of £37.52m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The David Lewis Centre?
The David Lewis Centre has a program ratio of 103.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 91% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The David Lewis Centre registered as a charity?
The David Lewis Centre was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 September 1990 as charity number 1000392. It has been registered for 36 years.
Who runs The David Lewis Centre?
The David Lewis Centre is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The David Lewis Centre operate?
The David Lewis Centre operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The David Lewis Centre a registered charity?
Yes — The David Lewis Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1000392.
Details
Mill Lane
ALDERLEY EDGE
Cheshire
SK9 7UD
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The David Lewis Centre
- The David Lewis Organisation
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated