The Livewire Trust
Analysis
The Livewire Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Essex. It was registered in July 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The Livewire Trust reported income of £82k and spending of £87k, spending 105% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £59k to £82k (+40%), an average of +8.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2023, when income rose by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, The Livewire Trust sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Manchester Malayalee Association (£82k), Public Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground (£82k) and 10 % For The Ocean (£82k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Livewire runs weekly drama, dance and music workshops in Harlow for young people developing theatre pieces to be delivered in local primary schools and performances in the local theatre.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Manchester Malayalee Association | Manchester | £82k |
| Public Memorial Hall and Recreation Ground | Ammanford | £82k |
| 10 % For The Ocean | London | £82k |
| The King's Royal Hussars Museum CIO | Hampshire | £82k |