Skylarks Charity
Analysis
Skylarks Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Twickenham. It was registered in July 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 08047350). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Skylarks Charity reported income of £481k and spending of £424k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £233k to £481k (+106%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 83%. Over the whole period it spent 93% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Skylarks Charity sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ability Dogs 4 Young People Iow (£481k), Derbyshire Autism Services (£482k) and Every Life Matters (£480k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Skylarks supports children with additional needs across London and the UK through therapeutic activities, play, life skills, and employment training. We empower families via expert advice, training, and carer wellbeing services. Furthermore, we provide training and awareness raising for organisations to foster inclusion. We ensure every child can thrive and every family feels supported.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ability Dogs 4 Young People Iow | Ventnor | £481k |
| Derbyshire Autism Services | Derbyshire | £482k |
| Every Life Matters | Cumbria | £480k |
| Building Self Belief CIO | Co Durham | £482k |