Sunderland Headlight
Analysis
Sunderland Headlight is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Sr1 3nh. It was registered in October 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Sunderland Headlight reported income of £127k and spending of £129k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from December 2022 to December 2025, income grew from £88k to £127k (+44%), an average of +13% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2023, when income rose by 48%. 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, Sunderland Headlight sits at the 66th percentile: it is larger than about 66% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 74th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include British Sikh Council UK (£127k), Lyde Green Community Association (£127k) and Lam Rim Buddhist Centre (£127k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Headlight supports people experiencing mental health issues by providing a range of services and activities that enable them to step on the road to recovery and independence. Consultation with service users helps us to identify current need and develop effective practices. We work in a person centred way and offer people a place to belong and an opportunity to live a fulfilling life.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| British Sikh Council UK | Walsall | £127k |
| Lyde Green Community Association | Bristol | £127k |
| Lam Rim Buddhist Centre | Usk | £127k |
| 13 Foundation | West Yorkshire | £127k |