Research and analysis

Annual Return 2023 analysis report

Analysis of data drawn from charity annual returns for the financial year ending 2023.

From:
The Charity Commission
Published
10 July 2025

Applies to England and Wales

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Annual Return 2023 analysis report

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The annual return 2023 represents the most comprehensive dataset available on the charity sector in England and Wales.

All registered charities must provide information annually to the Charity Commission. The rules vary according to the charity’s size and structure. Registered charities with: 

  • income up to £10,000 should complete the relevant sections (income and expenditure) of the annual return 

  • income above £10,000, and all Charitable Incorporated Organisations (‘CIOs’), must prepare and file an annual return 

  • income above £25,000, and all CIOs, must also file copies of their trustees’ annual report and accounts 

For further information see our guidance on how to prepare a charity annual return.

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Published 10 July 2025

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