Halton Speak Out CIO
Analysis
Halton Speak Out CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Runcorn. It was registered in November 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, disability, arts/culture/heritage/science and recreation, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Halton Speak Out CIO reported income of £251k and spending of £212k, spending 85% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £236k to £251k (+6.5%), an average of +1.6% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 50%. Over the whole period it spent 86% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Halton Speak Out CIO sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Centre, West Cumbria Ltd (£251k), The Hoops Foundation (£251k) and Halton Play Council Limited (£251k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
HALTON SPEAK OUT was founded in 2001. We converted to a CIO in November 2016. We continue to support individuals with learning disabilities and other vulnerable people by offering a wide range of services including self advocacy, person centred planning, employment opportunities, training, peer advocacy, dramatic and visual arts education and participation.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Centre, West Cumbria Ltd | Cumbria | £251k |
| The Hoops Foundation | Oxford | £251k |
| Halton Play Council Limited | Runcorn | £251k |
| Wirral Society of the Blind and Partially Sighted | Merseyside | £251k |