King's Lynn Debt Centre
Analysis
King's Lynn Debt Centre is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norfolk. It was registered in June 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, King's Lynn Debt Centre reported income of £14k and spending of £15k, spending 107% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £31k to £14k (-54%), an average of -17% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2024, when income dropped by 26%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, King's Lynn Debt Centre sits at the 33rd percentile: it is larger than about 33% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Goginan Community Association (£14k), Barkingside Disability Thursday Club (£14k) and The Bournstream Trust (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
King's Lynn Debt Centre (KLDC) exists to relieve individuals and families from financial debt. KLDC is run by three partner churches and it works in liaison with Christians Against Poverty. Income for the operation of KLDC is raised via individuals, the partner churches, fundraising activities and grant aid. KLDC is non-profit making. The Centre Manager is contracted to work 20 hours per week.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Goginan Community Association | Dyfed | £14k |
| Barkingside Disability Thursday Club | Essex | £14k |
| The Bournstream Trust | Wotton-Under-Edge | £14k |
| Illiyeen Foundation | Birmingham | £14k |