Spectra
Analysis
Spectra is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in July 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. 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 2025, Spectra reported income of £83k and spending of £17k, leaving 79% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £3,915 to £83k (+2022%), an average of +115% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 1504%. Over the whole period it spent 56% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Spectra sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 68th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Patrizia Foundation UK CIO (£83k), Friends of Armenia (£83k) and British Infertility Counselling Association (£83k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Health and well-being services for individuals and communities most at need of support to improve their sexual and emotional health and well-being. Services include counselling, health checks, including HIV testing, social and support groups, one to one support and advocacy, safer sex information and packs.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Patrizia Foundation UK CIO | London | £83k |
| Friends of Armenia | London | £83k |
| British Infertility Counselling Association | York | £83k |
| The Loseley and Guildway Charitable Trust | Guildford | £83k |