Talk Surrey CIO
Analysis
Talk Surrey CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Alton. It was registered in November 2017, 9 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and recreation, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Talk Surrey CIO reported income of £75k and spending of £60k, spending 80% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £75k to £75k (+0.4%), an average of +0.1% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 30%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Talk Surrey CIO sits at the 59th percentile: it is larger than about 58% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 67th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Samaritans Cheltenham and District (£75k), Barb (£75k) and The Starfish Alliance (£75k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
TALK Surrey CIO provides social communication opportunities and long-term support for people with aphasia in Surrey. Its four weekly community-based support groups provide a friendly and accessible environment where people can practise their communication facilitated by trained volunteers. This leads to increased confidence and improved wellbeing and participation.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Samaritans Cheltenham and District | Cheltenham | £75k |
| Barb | Somerset | £75k |
| The Starfish Alliance | Cardiff | £75k |
| Pregnancy Options Centre (Chichester) | Chichester | £75k |