South West Lancashire Independent Community Advice Network Ltd
Analysis
South West Lancashire Independent Community Advice Network Ltd is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancashire. It was registered in July 2005, 21 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04617964). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, South West Lancashire Independent Community Advice Network Ltd reported income of £135k and spending of £161k, spending 119% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £113k to £135k (+20%), an average of +4.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 45%. Over the whole period it spent 91% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, South West Lancashire Independent Community Advice Network Ltd sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 75th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Menai Straits Heritage Sailing (£135k), Strive 2 Help (£135k) and Special Families Maesteg (£135k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide for those affected by poverty and need, employment and unemployment issues : debt and employment advice, representation and advocacy;support and advice in the provision of education, learning and training opportunities;support and assistance in the development of self-help initiatives
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Menai Straits Heritage Sailing | Anglesey | £135k |
| Strive 2 Help | Sheffield | £135k |
| Special Families Maesteg | Maesteg | £135k |
| Commonwealth Sport Foundation | London | £135k |