Independent Living in Wessex
Analysis
Independent Living in Wessex is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bradford-On-Avon. It was registered in July 1997, 29 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03326108). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Independent Living in Wessex reported income of £33k and spending of £22k, leaving 35% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £27k to £33k (+22%), an average of +5.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 63% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Independent Living in Wessex sits at the 48th percentile: it is larger than about 48% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 54th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Life Line UK (£33k), Deric Youth Bus Project (£34k) and The Langdale Trust (£33k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To improve the quality of life and relieve poverty sickness and distress among adults with a learning difficulty by the provision of a range of housing options in response to the needs and expressed preferences of such adults living in the local area
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Life Line UK | Nottingham | £33k |
| Deric Youth Bus Project | Durham | £34k |
| The Langdale Trust | Berkswell | £33k |
| Regal Area Community Association | Oxford | £34k |