Key to Joy
Analysis
Key to Joy is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Southampton. It was registered in December 2022, 4 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, disability, economic/community development/employment and human rights/religious or racial harmony/equality or diversity, which this site groups under disability. 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 March 2025, Key to Joy reported income of £180k and spending of £119k, leaving 34% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2024 to March 2025, income grew from £63k to £180k (+187%), an average of +187% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 187%. Over the whole period it spent 53% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Key to Joy sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Harrogate Town AFC CIO (£180k), Hadhrat Shaykh Muhammad Zakariyya Foundation (£180k) and Ummah Relief Mission (£180k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Key to Joy provides fun and educational activities for adults with mild to moderate learning disabilities in the local community. The charity provides a safe space for its attendees to interact socially as well as life skills training to empower them in their day to day lives.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Harrogate Town AFC CIO | Harrogate | £180k |
| Hadhrat Shaykh Muhammad Zakariyya Foundation | Bolton | £180k |
| Ummah Relief Mission | Newport | £180k |
| Rowhedge Under 5's | Essex | £180k |