Living Vital
Analysis
Living Vital is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Brighton. It was registered in January 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, environment/conservation/heritage, economic/community development/employment and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under environment and conservation. 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 January 2025, Living Vital reported income of £58k and spending of £39k, leaving 32% of income unspent that year. Across the 4 years on record, from January 2022 to January 2025, income grew from £28k to £58k (+107%), an average of +27% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2025, when income rose by 131%. Over the whole period it spent 82% of the income it received.
Among 4,574 England and Wales charities whose main cause is environment and conservation and that reported income, Living Vital sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 63rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include North Wessex Downs Landscape Trust (£58k), Hobson's Conduit Trust (£59k) and Internal Fire Museum of Power (£58k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Living Vital offers a safe welcoming space in nature where anyone can come to learn about organic food growing, permaculture principles, basic woodwork, nutrition and cooking. We are building a community connecting local people with refugees and migrants and growing produce for food banks. We offer people the chance to deepen their connection with their bodies, the natural world and each other.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| North Wessex Downs Landscape Trust | Wiltshire | £58k |
| Hobson's Conduit Trust | Cambridge | £59k |
| Internal Fire Museum of Power | Cardigan | £58k |
| CPRE Rutland and Lincolnshire | Rutland | £59k |