The Listeners
Analysis
The Listeners is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hampshire. It was registered in August 1974, 52 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending April 2025, The Listeners reported income of £12k and spending of £12k, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to April 2025, income grew from £11k to £12k (+3.7%), an average of +0.9% a year. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Listeners sits at the 35th percentile: it is larger than about 35% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 34th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Royal Naval Association (Maidstone Branch) (£12k), The Share and Care Collective (£12k) and Willesden Consolidated Charities (£12k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To support Christian projects, usually on a one-off basis, and to support individuals in need who are engaged in Christian fields of work, or who are training for them. Preference is given to projects and individuals in the City of Southampton, and the county of Hampshire. Donations are also made to relieve poverty but only on a basis of local referral, not in answer to unsolicited letters.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Royal Naval Association (Maidstone Branch) | Kent | £12k |
| The Share and Care Collective | London | £12k |
| Willesden Consolidated Charities | London | £12k |
| Refugees Welcome Hounslow CIO | London | £12k |