Mirus - Wales
Analysis
Mirus - Wales is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Llanishen. It was registered in February 1986, 40 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 01966665). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Mirus - Wales reported income of £28.1m and spending of £28.5m, spending 101% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £19.5m to £28.1m (+44%), an average of +9.6% a year. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Mirus - Wales sits at the 99th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 100th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Brendoncare Foundation (£27.8m), Birtenshaw (£28.1m) and Adferiad Recovery Limited (£27.8m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 99%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. Reserves of £4.9m would cover about 2 months of spending at that rate. It employed 803 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 0.0%
- Charitable activities 99%
- Investments 0.3%
- Other 0.2%
In the charity's own words
We relieve people in Wales who are in need due to a learning disability, a mental or physical illness of any description, old age, dependence on drugs or alcohol, homelessness, financial hardship, or any other vulnerability or disadvantage, in order to enable them to live fulfilled, valued lives. We provide care, support, education, accommodation & practical advice.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Brendoncare Foundation | Hampshire | £27.8m |
| Birtenshaw | Bolton | £28.1m |
| Adferiad Recovery Limited | Clwyd | £27.8m |
| The National Centre for Young People with Epilepsy Charitable Trust | Lingfield | £28.2m |