United Response
Notable UK charityAlso known as: United Response Ltd
United Response is a national charity that works with adults and young people with learning disabilities, mental health needs or physical disabilities. Our mission is to enable the people we support to take control of their lives. United Response is community based, working in many localities across England and Wales, providing everything from 24 hour care to a few hours of support a week.
Activities & Mission
United Response is a national charity that works with adults and young people with learning disabilities, mental health needs or physical disabilities. Our mission is to enable the people we support to take control of their lives. United Response is community based, working in many localities across England and Wales, providing everything from 24 hour care to a few hours of support a week.
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 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 63% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £106,691,000 | £108,027,000 | £106,961,000 | £16,711,000 | £16,700,000 | 3358 / 17 |
| 2024 | £106,508,000 | £109,364,000 | £107,333,000 | £18,024,000 | £15,900,000 | 3450 / 0 |
| 2023 | £100,176,000 | £109,046,000 | £105,298,000 | £20,714,000 | £20,700,000 | 3443 / 0 |
| 2022 | £96,970,000 | £96,688,000 | £96,442,000 | £28,970,000 | £29,000,000 | 3489 / 20 |
| 2021 | £96,901,000 | £95,175,000 | £94,959,000 | £28,688,000 | £6,700,000 | 3632 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about United Response
What does United Response do?
United Response is a national charity that works with adults and young people with learning disabilities, mental health needs or physical disabilities. Our mission is to enable the people we support to take control of their lives. United Response is community based, working in many localities across England and Wales, providing everything from 24 hour care to a few hours of support a week.
How much income did United Response report in 2025?
United Response reported total income of £106.69m and reported expenditure of £108.03m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is United Response?
United Response has a program ratio of 100.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was United Response registered as a charity?
United Response was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 2 October 1973 as charity number 265249. It has been registered for 53 years.
Who runs United Response?
United Response is governed by a board of 14 trustees. The chair of trustees is Malcolm Graham McCaig. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does United Response operate?
United Response operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is United Response a registered charity?
Yes — United Response is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 265249.
Details
Rowan House
Field Lane
TEDDINGTON
Middlesex
TW11 9BP
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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