Your Voice Counts
Your Voice Counts supports people with learning disabilities, individuals experiencing mental health challenges, autistic people and people who are at risk of exclusion due to disability, illness or other challenges. We deliver a range of advocacy and community based services that empower people to have a voice, to have choice and control in their lives and to be connected to the support they need
Activities & Mission
Your Voice Counts supports people with learning disabilities, individuals experiencing mental health challenges, autistic people and people who are at risk of exclusion due to disability, illness or other challenges. We deliver a range of advocacy and community based services that empower people to have a voice, to have choice and control in their lives and to be connected to the support they need
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 71% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £1,769,164 | £1,734,834 | £1,734,834 | £609,565 | £609,565 | 69 / 38 |
| 2024 | £1,489,712 | £1,628,781 | £1,628,781 | £575,235 | £575,235 | 65 / 25 |
| 2023 | £1,417,746 | £1,287,642 | £1,287,642 | £714,304 | £714,304 | 54 / 14 |
| 2022 | £1,144,157 | £1,061,641 | £1,061,641 | £584,200 | £317,108 | 48 / 4 |
| 2021 | £1,063,540 | £993,006 | £993,006 | £501,684 | £253,757 | 46 / 20 |
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Frequently asked questions about Your Voice Counts
What does Your Voice Counts do?
Your Voice Counts supports people with learning disabilities, individuals experiencing mental health challenges, autistic people and people who are at risk of exclusion due to disability, illness or other challenges. We deliver a range of advocacy and community based services that empower people to have a voice, to have choice and control in their lives and to be connected to the support they need
How much income did Your Voice Counts report in 2025?
Your Voice Counts reported total income of £1.77m and reported expenditure of £1.73m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Your Voice Counts?
Your Voice Counts has a program ratio of 98.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Your Voice Counts registered as a charity?
Your Voice Counts was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 September 2008 as charity number 1125719. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs Your Voice Counts?
Your Voice Counts is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Your Voice Counts operate?
Your Voice Counts operates across 6 areas, including Gateshead, Newcastle Upon Tyne City, North Tyneside and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Your Voice Counts a registered charity?
Yes — Your Voice Counts is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125719.
Details
John Haswell House
8-9 Gladstone Terrace
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 4DY
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- 14 May 2026
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