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Beccles Centre For Disabled People

Also known as: The May Centre

The charity runs a day centre for disabled people open two days each week throughout the year. Various activities are organised, including a programme of outings during the summer months. The charity owns a mini-bus and provides transport for members. The day centre building and minibus have also been used by other groups of disabled people such as the Stroke Club, St Raphaels etc.

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Activities & Mission

The charity runs a day centre for disabled people open two days each week throughout the year. Various activities are organised, including a programme of outings during the summer months. The charity owns a mini-bus and provides transport for members. The day centre building and minibus have also been used by other groups of disabled people such as the Stroke Club, St Raphaels etc.

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
£23,516
Latest Expenditure
£17,195

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 73.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 73.1%
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
£23,516
£17,1950 / 17
2024
£15,176
£14,9890 / 15
2023
£16,322
£15,0360 / 15
2022
£11,577
£10,1720 / 15
2021
£16,097
£16,2880 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Beccles Centre For Disabled People

What does Beccles Centre For Disabled People do?

The charity runs a day centre for disabled people open two days each week throughout the year. Various activities are organised, including a programme of outings during the summer months. The charity owns a mini-bus and provides transport for members. The day centre building and minibus have also been used by other groups of disabled people such as the Stroke Club, St Raphaels etc.

How much income did Beccles Centre For Disabled People report in 2025?

Beccles Centre For Disabled People reported total income of £24k and reported expenditure of £17k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Beccles Centre For Disabled People registered as a charity?

Beccles Centre For Disabled People was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 February 1982 as charity number 284191. It has been registered for 44 years.

Who runs Beccles Centre For Disabled People?

Beccles Centre For Disabled People is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Janet Forster-Warnes. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Beccles Centre For Disabled People operate?

Beccles Centre For Disabled People operates in Suffolk, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Beccles Centre For Disabled People a registered charity?

Yes — Beccles Centre For Disabled People is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 284191.

Details

Address
The May Centre for Disabled People
Ken Markland Way
Common Lane South
Beccles
Suffolk
NR34 9BU
Registration Date
23 February 1982
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
284191
Charity Number
284191

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Trustees

Janet Forster-Warnes Chair
ANN HILL
DAPHNE SUSAN SMITH-HOWELL
David Nicholas Markland
Joyce Wilson
Wendy Smith

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • The May Centre

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Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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