Basics Plus

To provide a sheltered work for adults with learning disabilities through community programmes.

Activities & Mission

To provide a sheltered work for adults with learning disabilities through community programmes.

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

North Yorkshire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£862,269

Latest Expenditure

£940,475

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 109.1%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,199

Charitable Activities £812,862

Other Trading £39,503

Investments £105

Other Income £4,600

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £940,475

Raising Funds £0

Governance £10,208

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

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	£862,269	£940,475	£940,475	£625,881	£625,881	35 / 4
2024	£771,925	£721,401	£721,401	£704,087	£704,087	35 / 4
2023	£749,564	£828,775	£828,775	£653,563	£653,563	36 / 5
2022	£826,717	£754,070	£754,070	£732,774	£732,774	34 / 5
2021	£689,548	£555,232	£554,839	£660,127	£660,127	34 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Basics Plus

What does Basics Plus do?

To provide a sheltered work for adults with learning disabilities through community programmes.

How much income did Basics Plus report in 2025?

Basics Plus reported total income of £862k and reported expenditure of £940k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Basics Plus registered as a charity?

Basics Plus was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 January 2001 as charity number 1084411. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Basics Plus?

Basics Plus is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Basics Plus operate?

Basics Plus operates in North Yorkshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Basics Plus a registered charity?

Yes — Basics Plus is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1084411.