CharityLens

UK Charity Financial Intelligence

About Us

CharityLens is a free tool that makes UK charity financial data accessible and understandable. We aggregate data from the Charity Commission and present it in a way that helps grant makers, funders, and donors make informed decisions.

Our mission is to bring transparency to the charity sector by providing clear financial health metrics, peer benchmarks, and trend analysis for over 180,000 registered UK charities.

What We Offer

27+ Financial Metrics

Comprehensive analysis including spending efficiency, reserves, growth rates, and income diversification.

Peer Benchmarks

Compare charities against similar organisations in their income band to understand performance.

Curated Collections

Discover charities through 50+ curated lists like fastest-growing, most efficient, and sector-specific.

Due Diligence Ready

Quick access to governance data, trustee counts, and financial trends for grant applications.

Who We Serve

  • Grant Makers & Foundations – Quickly assess potential grant recipients
  • Corporate CSR Teams – Find efficient charities aligned with your values
  • Charity Consultants – Benchmark clients against sector peers
  • Researchers & Journalists – Access comprehensive charity data
  • Donors – Make informed giving decisions

Our Data

All data is sourced from the Charity Commission for England and Wales public register. We process annual returns, financial accounts, and registration data to calculate our metrics. Data is updated regularly to ensure accuracy.

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