Advance Brighter Futures
Analysis
Advance Brighter Futures is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wrexham. It was registered in December 2001, 25 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04052135). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Advance Brighter Futures reported income of £396k and spending of £372k, spending 94% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income fell from £499k to £396k (-21%), an average of -5.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income dropped by 38%. 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, Advance Brighter Futures sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Global Aid Care (£396k), Enfys Fach Nursery (£397k) and Creations of Cymru Film and Media (£395k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We support people experiencing mental, physical & emotional wellbeing problems to understand recovery and move forward with their ambitions. We achieve this by providing a range of support services including lifestyle coaching, group activities, and a range of talking therapies. We provide practical mental wellbeing support through mentoring, courses, volunteering opportunities and support groups.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Global Aid Care | Birmingham | £396k |
| Enfys Fach Nursery | Brecon | £397k |
| Creations of Cymru Film and Media | Gwent | £395k |
| Keen London | London | £397k |