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Be One

Also known as: Be One Percent Foundation

Be One is a group of people making a dent in global inequality through collective giving. Each individual contributes an affordable monthly donation which funds a project for people living in the world's most marginalised communities. We see ourselves as a monthly subscription to positive change.

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Activities & Mission

Be One is a group of people making a dent in global inequality through collective giving. Each individual contributes an affordable monthly donation which funds a project for people living in the world's most marginalised communities. We see ourselves as a monthly subscription to positive change.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£54,073
Latest Expenditure
£54,024

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 99.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£54,073
£54,0240 / 0
2024
£59,321
£62,6510 / 0
2023
£62,769
£74,0080 / 0
2022
£65,379
£89,9000 / 0
2021
£78,048
£81,0780 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Be One

What does Be One do?

Be One is a group of people making a dent in global inequality through collective giving. Each individual contributes an affordable monthly donation which funds a project for people living in the world's most marginalised communities. We see ourselves as a monthly subscription to positive change.

How much income did Be One report in 2025?

Be One reported total income of £54k and reported expenditure of £54k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Be One registered as a charity?

Be One was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 May 2012 as charity number 1147505. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Be One?

Be One is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is JAN MARGARET HOWES CARLYLE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Be One operate?

Be One operates across 25 areas, including Bangladesh, Benin, Burkina Faso and 22 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Be One a registered charity?

Yes — Be One is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1147505.

Details

Address
Studio K
Baltic Creative
44 Simpson Street
Liverpool
L1 0AX
Registration Date
30 May 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5027853
Charity Number
1147505

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Trustees

JAN MARGARET HOWES CARLYLE Chair
Hanna Laikko
JONATHAN ELLIS
Rosie Kenyon
Ruth Hetler
Sana Aboarook

Also Known As

  • Be One Percent Foundation

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