Billy's Lifeline
Analysis
Billy's Lifeline is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in South Shields. It was registered in November 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover disability, which this site groups under disability. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Billy's Lifeline reported income of £68k and spending of £70k, spending 102% of its income. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2025 to March 2026, income fell from £113k to £68k (-39%), an average of -40% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income dropped by 39%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 12,871 England and Wales charities whose main cause is disability and that reported income, Billy's Lifeline sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include United Nepali Revival Church Limited (£68k), Nottinghamshire Down's Syndrome Support Group (£68k) and Brighton Faith Association (£68k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Billys lifeline is dedicated to supporting families and loved ones who have lost someone to suicide. Based in the Northeast of England, our primary focus is on establishing a secure and compassionate environment where individuals impacted by suicide can access immediate practical and emotional support. Our goal is to alleviate the stigma associated with suicide loss and actively promote
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| United Nepali Revival Church Limited | Wembley | £68k |
| Nottinghamshire Down's Syndrome Support Group | Nottinghamshire | £68k |
| Brighton Faith Association | Hove | £68k |
| Oxford Winter Night Shelter | Oxford | £68k |