Forest Sensory Services
Analysis
Forest Sensory Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Gloucestershire. It was registered in June 2011, 15 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 07441944). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending July 2025, Forest Sensory Services reported income of £96k and spending of £80k, spending 84% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from July 2021 to July 2025, income grew from £80k to £96k (+19%), an average of +4.4% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to July 2023, when income rose by 39%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Forest Sensory Services sits at the 65th percentile: it is larger than about 65% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sparkles - Supporting Children with Down's Syndrome (£95k), Apostolic Faith Mission International Ministries (Northampton)gethsemane Assembly (£96k) and Bishop Thomas Grant Charitable Foundation (£95k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Reduce the impact of sensory impairment by assessing needs and providing access and information on sensory aids, equipment, activities and training. We provide:Education to facilitate independent living;Self help, social contact and mutual support;One-to-one sensory assessments and supply of equipment;Activities and training
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sparkles - Supporting Children with Down's Syndrome | Slough | £95k |
| Apostolic Faith Mission International Ministries (Northampton)gethsemane Assembly | Northampton | £96k |
| Bishop Thomas Grant Charitable Foundation | London | £95k |
| St Thomas Community Project | Birmingham | £96k |