US in a Bus
Analysis
US in a Bus is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Redhill. It was registered in September 2001, 25 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04207000). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, US in a Bus reported income of £319k and spending of £353k, spending 111% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £400k to £319k (-20%), an average of -5.5% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income dropped by 29%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, US in a Bus sits at the 83rd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 86th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sikko Mando Association (£319k), East London School of Gymnastics Movement and Dance (£319k) and The Betteshanger Social Welfare Scheme (£319k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline. 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
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We specialise in providing services for people who have profound learning disabilities and/or complex needs, can seem to be "difficult to reach" and all of whom find communication a challenge. The aim of our work is to create opportunities for people to fully express themselves. The therapeutic impact of this can be seen in people's increased confidence and willingness to engage with others.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sikko Mando Association | Bolton | £319k |
| East London School of Gymnastics Movement and Dance | E4 9bf | £319k |
| The Betteshanger Social Welfare Scheme | Deal | £319k |
| Hoddesdon (Community) Society of Performing Arts Ltd. | Hoddesdon | £319k |