Warrington Speak Up
Analysis
Warrington Speak Up is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Warrington. It was registered in October 2014, 12 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Warrington Speak Up reported income of £662k and spending of £597k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £475k to £662k (+39%), an average of +8.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 20%. 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, Warrington Speak Up sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 92nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Essex Home Help Service (£662k), Create Strength Group (£662k) and Hull Kingston Rovers Community Trust (£660k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 99%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £460k would cover about 9 months of spending at that rate. It employed 16 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.7%
- Charitable activities 99%
In the charity's own words
Warrington Speak Up is an independent advocacy organisation actively promoting social inclusion, equality and social justice. Through the delivery of quality advocacy services, including statutory & non statutory issue based advocacy, self and group advocacy, projects and consultation we aim to strengthen the voice of Warrington residents who face discrimination, disadvantage and social isolation.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Essex Home Help Service | Chelmsford | £662k |
| Create Strength Group | West Yorkshire | £662k |
| Hull Kingston Rovers Community Trust | Hull | £660k |
| Four Towns and Vale Link Community Transport | Bristol | £665k |