An Hour for Others
Analysis
An Hour for Others is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Liverpool. It was registered in November 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 10982117). It says it makes grants to individuals and provides services.
In the financial year ending September 2025, An Hour for Others reported income of £578k and spending of £537k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from September 2021 to September 2025, income grew from £221k to £578k (+162%), an average of +27% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to September 2024, when income rose by 51%. Over the whole period it spent 99% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, An Hour for Others sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Lincolnshire Rural Support Network (£577k), Wrexham Hospital League of Friends (£578k) and The Lenton Centre (£577k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 51%, trading 31% and charitable activities 17%. Charitable activities took 32% of spending and raising funds 68%. It employed 10 people.
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 51%
- Charitable activities 17%
- Trading 31%
In the charity's own words
An Hour for Others provides a platform for businesses and individuals to share their skills, donations and materials to offer their help for those who are in need by either illness, bereavment, elderly or poverty. The groups we offer also help to build stronger communities.An Hour for Others Services:Health and Well being groupsDIY SOSUnity in the Community Acts of Kindness
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Lincolnshire Rural Support Network | Lincoln | £577k |
| Wrexham Hospital League of Friends | Shrewsbury | £578k |
| The Lenton Centre | Nottingham | £577k |
| The Diamond Centre for Disabled Riders | Carshalton | £578k |