Family Support Link
Analysis
Family Support Link is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Wellingborough. It was registered in November 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under health and saving lives. 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, Family Support Link reported income of £452k and spending of £443k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 3 years on record, from March 2023 to March 2025, income grew from £402k to £452k (+12%), an average of +6.0% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 28%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Family Support Link sits at the 82nd percentile: it is larger than about 82% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 89th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Creative Living Centre (£452k), Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust (£453k) and Age Concern Southend-On-Sea CIO (£451k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To relieve sickness and preserve and protect the good mental and emotional health of families of persons who are suffering from addiction to drugs and other substances. In particular by the provision of a telephone help line and centre providing information, advice and support. To advance the education of the public in the issues faced by the families of persons who are suffering from addiction.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Creative Living Centre | Manchester | £452k |
| Warrington and Halton Teaching Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust | Warrington | £453k |
| Age Concern Southend-On-Sea CIO | Westcliff-On-Sea | £451k |
| Euro Quality Foundation | Shropshire | £453k |