Listening Ears
Analysis
Listening Ears is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in December 2011, 15 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and amateur sport, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06227466). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Listening Ears reported income of £30k and spending of £26k, spending 89% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £36k to £30k (-19%), an average of -5.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 120%. Over the whole period it spent 143% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Listening Ears sits at the 44th percentile: it is larger than about 44% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 52nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Epiphany Arts Trust (£30k), Guilsborough Playing Field Association (£30k) and The Rotary Club of Thornbury Trust Fund (£30k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Listening Ears was born from a sincere worry about increasing community isolation and loneliness. Our mission is to support marginalized individuals facing loneliness, depression, or grief. We offer a caring space for empathetic listening, creating a supportive environment. With a focus on vulnerable groups, our robust programs promote health, lifestyle improvement, and total well-being.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Epiphany Arts Trust | Cheshire | £30k |
| Guilsborough Playing Field Association | Northampton | £30k |
| The Rotary Club of Thornbury Trust Fund | Bristol | £30k |
| Eva's Angels | Kent | £30k |