Bear Force
Bear Force was established to encourage children of all ages to talk about their worries; to create safe spaces and environments where they can talk and be heard; to provide easily accessible platforms with advice in a format that children can understand, and to raise awareness of the need for adults to listen.
Activities & Mission
Bear Force was established to encourage children of all ages to talk about their worries; to create safe spaces and environments where they can talk and be heard; to provide easily accessible platforms with advice in a format that children can understand, and to raise awareness of the need for adults to listen.
Grants
Bear Force makes grants as part of its work.
- Gives grants to
- organisations
- Total spending (2025)
- £11,343
- Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
- Who it helps
- children and young people, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- general charitable purposes, the advancement of health or the saving of lives and disability
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £31,527 | £11,343 | 0 / 22 | |||
| 2024 | £6,206 | £1,829 | 0 / 17 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Bear Force
What does Bear Force do?
Bear Force was established to encourage children of all ages to talk about their worries; to create safe spaces and environments where they can talk and be heard; to provide easily accessible platforms with advice in a format that children can understand, and to raise awareness of the need for adults to listen.
How much income did Bear Force report in 2025?
Bear Force reported total income of £32k and reported expenditure of £11k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Bear Force registered as a charity?
Bear Force was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 March 2023 as charity number 1202186. It has been registered for 3 years.
Who runs Bear Force?
Bear Force is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard William Bland. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bear Force operate?
Bear Force operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Bear Force a registered charity?
Yes — Bear Force is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1202186.
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 19 October 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated