Life Chance Trust
Analysis
Life Chance Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Devon. It was registered in June 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, economic/community development/employment and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Life Chance Trust reported income of £123k and spending of £124k, spending 101% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from March 2023 to March 2026, income grew from £56k to £123k (+121%), an average of +30% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 125%. Over the whole period it spent 79% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Life Chance Trust 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 The British Institute of Energy Economics (£123k), Reconnect (£123k) and Literacy Volunteers (£123k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We help young people aged 16-25 to move beyond childhood trauma and find their way to happy, healthy and safe adult lives, through mentoring, training, advocacy and practical support to overcome social, emotional, behavioural, or educational difficulties. By furthering understanding of developmental trauma, we aim to combat stigma and shame and help to break inter-generational cycles of exclusion.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The British Institute of Energy Economics | Buckinghamshire | £123k |
| Reconnect | London | £123k |
| Literacy Volunteers | Nottingham | £123k |
| Tinsley Forum | Sheffield | £124k |