Supportline
Analysis
Supportline is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Suffolk. It was registered in May 2003, 23 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under grant-making and general purposes. It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Supportline reported income of £33k and spending of £33k, spending 99% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £55k to £33k (-41%), an average of -12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 60%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 5,976 England and Wales charities whose main cause is grant-making and general purposes and that reported income, Supportline sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% 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 Edward Bibby Fund (£33k), Together Sense (£33k) and Bennelong Foundation (UK) (£33k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Provides emotional support and information to children young adults and adults throughout UK by telephone helpline, email and post. Aimed at those who are vulnerable, isolated, at risk and victims of any form of abuse. Keeps details of support groups and counsellors throughout the country.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Edward Bibby Fund | Liverpool | £33k |
| Together Sense | London | £33k |
| Bennelong Foundation (UK) | Camberley | £33k |
| Suffolk Provincial Grand Chapter Charity | Colchester | £33k |