Rlabs UK
Analysis
Rlabs UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Bristol. It was registered in April 2019, 7 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Rlabs UK reported income of £61k and spending of £45k, leaving 26% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2022 to December 2025, income grew from £11k to £61k (+474%), an average of +55% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2024, when income rose by 548%. Over the whole period it spent 95% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Rlabs UK sits at the 56th percentile: it is larger than about 56% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 64th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Birmingham Retirement Council (£61k), Mid Cheshire District Scouts (£61k) and Sunshine Under Fives Playgroup (£60k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To develop the capacity and skills of the members of socially and economically disadvantaged communities in the UK and internationally in such a way that they are better able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society.To advance such other charitable purposes (according to the law of England and Wales) as the trustees see fit from time to time
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Birmingham Retirement Council | West Midlands | £61k |
| Mid Cheshire District Scouts | Northwich | £61k |
| Sunshine Under Fives Playgroup | Runcorn | £60k |
| The Harleston Information Plus Charity | Norfolk | £62k |