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beat (formerly eating disorders association)

The charity supports children and young people, other defined groups, and the general public. Beat (formerly Eating Disorders Association) is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in Norwich and operates in England And Wales, Scotland, and Northern Ireland.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

Beat exists to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. We:Support people affected by anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder or other eating disorders through helplines, online support and information. Campaign for change to government policy and health service practice to improve the care for and understanding of eating disorders.Educate professionals and the public.

Fundraising

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£7,651,119
Latest Expenditure
£7,478,414

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 80.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 82.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 18.5%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,439,130
Charitable Activities £2,190,463
Other Trading £10,035
Investments £11,491
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £6,157,771
Raising Funds £1,320,643
Governance £66,117
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024£7,651,119£7,478,414£6,157,771£231,697£0132 / 443
2023£4,550,512£6,714,368£5,701,818£58,992£0163 / 480
2022£4,991,518£4,543,921£3,542,959£2,433,288£1,457,637104 / 414
2021£3,415,088£2,745,418£1,895,195£1,985,691£1,314,83065 / 250
2020£2,576,065£2,635,992£1,739,955£1,316,021£762,64652 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers