Activities & Mission
Supporting people with learning disabilities
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 0% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £2,660,052 | £2,601,045 | £11,346 | £965,969 | £143,431 | 68 / 10 |
| 2024 | £2,362,654 | £2,264,753 | £10,169 | £906,962 | £121,337 | 68 / 11 |
| 2023 | £1,991,339 | £1,912,786 | £1,906,136 | £809,061 | £370,367 | 64 / 12 |
| 2022 | £1,696,142 | £1,540,647 | £1,533,496 | £730,508 | £298,780 | 62 / 4 |
| 2021 | £1,392,407 | £1,225,838 | £1,219,282 | £575,013 | £274,207 | 46 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about About With Friends
What does About With Friends do?
Supporting people with learning disabilities
How much income did About With Friends report in 2025?
About With Friends reported total income of £2.66m and reported expenditure of £2.60m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is About With Friends?
About With Friends has a program ratio of 0.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 1% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was About With Friends registered as a charity?
About With Friends was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 October 2015 as charity number 1164119. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs About With Friends?
About With Friends is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is James Claxton. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does About With Friends operate?
About With Friends operates in Norfolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is About With Friends a registered charity?
Yes — About With Friends is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1164119.
Details
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NR27 9JW
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