The Lowdown
The Lowdown is a Mental Health Charity, providing free and confidential support services for 8- 25 year olds in Northamptonshire. Our services include Counselling, Information, Guidance, Wellbeing, LGBTQIA, Youth Groups and Sexual Health.
Activities & Mission
The Lowdown is a Mental Health Charity, providing free and confidential support services for 8- 25 year olds in Northamptonshire. Our services include Counselling, Information, Guidance, Wellbeing, LGBTQIA, Youth Groups and Sexual Health.
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 16% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 63% of UK Health 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 | £1,936,906 | £1,186,681 | £1,186,681 | £1,791,799 | £621,387 | 47 / 34 |
| 2024 | £1,399,060 | £999,812 | £999,812 | £1,041,574 | £516,931 | 46 / 50 |
| 2023 | £1,086,822 | £877,986 | £877,986 | £642,326 | £412,131 | 35 / 17 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Lowdown
What does The Lowdown do?
The Lowdown is a Mental Health Charity, providing free and confidential support services for 8- 25 year olds in Northamptonshire. Our services include Counselling, Information, Guidance, Wellbeing, LGBTQIA, Youth Groups and Sexual Health.
How much income did The Lowdown report in 2025?
The Lowdown reported total income of £1.94m and reported expenditure of £1.19m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Lowdown?
The Lowdown has a program ratio of 61.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Lowdown registered as a charity?
The Lowdown was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 December 2021 as charity number 1197273. It has been registered for 5 years.
Who runs The Lowdown?
The Lowdown is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is STEPHEN EDMONDS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Lowdown operate?
The Lowdown operates in Northamptonshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Lowdown a registered charity?
Yes — The Lowdown is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1197273.
Details
3 Kingswell Street
NORTHAMPTON
NN1 1PP
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- 14 May 2026
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