Lollipop (York & District)
Analysis
Lollipop (York & District) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in North Yorkshire. It was registered in August 2004, 22 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, disability, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under disability. It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Lollipop (York & District) reported income of £121k and spending of £96k, leaving 21% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £102k to £121k (+19%), an average of +4.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 183%. Over the whole period it spent 106% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Lollipop (York & District) sits at the 69th percentile: it is larger than about 69% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rainbow Parents Carers Forum (£121k), The Gwennili Trust (£121k) and EnrichAbility (£121k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Lollipop provides regular free activities for families of children & young people with any degree of hearing loss. Through such activities families have the opportunity to meet & build friendships with others, with whom they share their experience of deafness. Activities also encourage members to realise their true potential & in doing so build confidence, raise self esteem & develop self identity
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rainbow Parents Carers Forum | Nottingham | £121k |
| The Gwennili Trust | Marlborough | £121k |
| EnrichAbility | Buckingham | £121k |
| Alpha Relief Fund | London | £121k |