Imagine Independence
Analysis
Imagine Independence is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Liverpool. It was registered in March 1992, 34 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 02699682). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Imagine Independence reported income of £12.0m and spending of £12.1m, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £9.9m to £12.0m (+21%), an average of +4.9% a year. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Imagine Independence sits at the 98th percentile: it is larger than about 98% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 99th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Citizens UK Charity (£12.0m), Cystic Fibrosis Trust (£12.0m) and World Cancer Research Fund (£11.9m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 100%. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £1.7m would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 309 people.
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.0%
- Charitable activities 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the preservation and the safeguarding of mental health, assist in relieving and rehabilitating persons suffering from mental disorder, conditions of emotional or mental distress, requiring advice or treatment, through the provision of services.The relief of people who are in need by any reason of any physical illness or disability, including learning disabilities and dementia.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Citizens UK Charity | London | £12.0m |
| Cystic Fibrosis Trust | London | £12.0m |
| World Cancer Research Fund | London | £11.9m |
| Rowcroft House Foundation Limited | Torquay | £12.0m |