Lewisham Speaking Up
Analysis
Lewisham Speaking Up is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in April 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05320369). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Lewisham Speaking Up reported income of £180k and spending of £185k, spending 103% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £329k to £180k (-45%), an average of -14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income dropped by 44%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Lewisham Speaking Up sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Umbrella Counselling East Midlands CIO (£179k), Lower Kersal Young People and Community Group (£180k) and Saliheen Foundation (£179k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To relieve and support people disadvantaged by learning disability, difficulty or special needs through advocacy services which promote their rights and entitlements as equal citizens. To advance and promote education of all people with learning disabilities through group work, training, and other relevant advocacy practice.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Umbrella Counselling East Midlands CIO | Lincolnshire | £179k |
| Lower Kersal Young People and Community Group | Greater Manchester | £180k |
| Saliheen Foundation | Hayes | £179k |
| The Recovery Tree Charity | Swindon | £180k |