Life Central
Analysis
Life Central is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Somerset. It was registered in March 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and overseas aid/famine relief, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 07463785). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Life Central reported income of £44k and spending of £58k, spending 132% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £62k to £44k (-29%), an average of -8.2% a year. Over the whole period it spent 137% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Life Central sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Al Jarryah Foundation (£44k), Anno Domini Charity Trust International Limited (£44k) and Guta Ra Mwari (£44k).
Data notes from the register: Spending has exceeded income in each of the last three reported years, so the charity has been drawing on reserves or other funds.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We aim to inspire positive change in the community through events, activities and personal support of all ages. As a Christian faith based organisation we create opportunities for building esteem, social and interpersonal skills and sharing love & hope with all ages. We are inclusive regardless of background, sexuality, faith, age or ability, helping everyone find the way to live life to the full.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Al Jarryah Foundation | London | £44k |
| Anno Domini Charity Trust International Limited | London | £44k |
| Guta Ra Mwari | Leeds | £44k |
| Firdaus Foundations | Leicester | £44k |