Change, Grow, Live
Analysis
Change, Grow, Live is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Brighton. It was registered in February 2000, 26 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, the prevention or relief of poverty and accommodation/housing, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03861209). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Change, Grow, Live reported income of £339.7m and spending of £340.4m, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £220.1m to £339.7m (+54%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 17%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Change, Grow, Live sits at the 100th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 100th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Salvation Army (£338.3m), Oasis Charitable Trust (£344.5m) and Msi Reproductive Choices (£330.1m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 99%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £16.0m would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 5,715 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.0%
- Charitable activities 99%
- Investments 0.4%
- Other 0.3%
In the charity's own words
CGL provides a range of services to support individuals, families and communities whose lives are adversely affected by crime, substance misuse, homelessness, anti-social behaviour, domestic violence, social deprivation and lack of opportunity.The Charity works with challenging service users with complex needs, including those with entrenched drug habits and offending behaviour.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Salvation Army | London | £338.3m |
| Oasis Charitable Trust | London | £344.5m |
| Msi Reproductive Choices | London | £330.1m |
| British Heart Foundation | London | £410.6m |