My Life My Choice
Analysis
My Life My Choice is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Oxford. It was registered in February 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, My Life My Choice reported income of £603k and spending of £563k, spending 93% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £652k to £603k (-7.4%), an average of -1.9% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 34%. Over the whole period it spent 85% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, My Life My Choice sits at the 89th percentile: it is larger than about 89% 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 Disability Focus (£603k), TCL Re Use (£603k) and Carriers of Hope, Coventry (£603k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 98% and investments 1.4%. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £388k would cover about 8 months of spending at that rate. It employed 11 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.3%
- Charitable activities 98%
- Investments 1.4%
In the charity's own words
We are an independent, user-led charity where all 15 trustees have a learning disability, and with members from across Oxfordshire. As well as promoting choice, empowerment and participation, we provide volunteering, training, social and paid work opportunities that combat isolation and lead to more fulfilling lives.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Disability Focus | Devon | £603k |
| TCL Re Use | Essex | £603k |
| Carriers of Hope, Coventry | West Midlands | £603k |
| Isle of Wight Mencap | Ryde | £604k |