Hawkspring
Analysis
Hawkspring is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in July 2007, 19 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 05138449). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Hawkspring reported income of £272k and spending of £254k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £364k to £272k (-25%), an average of -7.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 16%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Hawkspring sits at the 78th percentile: it is larger than about 78% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Tree Shepherd Ltd (£272k), CVS South Gloucestershire (£274k) and The Learning Curve Voluntary Sector Development (£270k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the education of the public, particularly young people and their families, about all matters relating to drugs, alcohol and other substance misuse. To relieve sickness and distress amongst persons who are dependent on drugs or alcohol by supporting their rehabilitation. To preserve the good mental health of their relatives and carers by the provision of information and support.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Tree Shepherd Ltd | London | £272k |
| CVS South Gloucestershire | Bristol | £274k |
| The Learning Curve Voluntary Sector Development | Plymouth | £270k |
| Latin Elephant | London | £274k |