Become Charity
Also known as: The "who Cares?" Trust, Become
We work to improve the lives and life chances of young people in care & care leavers. We inform and support them via our publications and learning & skills workshops; we influence policy & practice by ensuring their views and experiences are heard; we provide support materials for foster carers and others responsible for their welfare & education and we develop innovative projects & best practice.
Activities & Mission
We work to improve the lives and life chances of young people in care & care leavers. We inform and support them via our publications and learning & skills workshops; we influence policy & practice by ensuring their views and experiences are heard; we provide support materials for foster carers and others responsible for their welfare & education and we develop innovative projects & best practice.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 21% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 780). How is this calculated?
Higher than 13% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 11% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £1,959,629 | £1,849,628 | £1,383,350 | £1,127,499 | £921,205 | 33 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,916,794 | £1,708,840 | £1,278,488 | £1,032,730 | £721,340 | 25 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,407,743 | £1,471,449 | £1,005,158 | £791,533 | £182,878 | 22 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,488,078 | £1,335,735 | £971,436 | £867,115 | £284,144 | 18 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,161,149 | £913,326 | £644,088 | £693,406 | £499,779 | 12 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Become Charity
What does Become Charity do?
We work to improve the lives and life chances of young people in care & care leavers. We inform and support them via our publications and learning & skills workshops; we influence policy & practice by ensuring their views and experiences are heard; we provide support materials for foster carers and others responsible for their welfare & education and we develop innovative projects & best practice.
How much income did Become Charity report in 2025?
Become Charity reported total income of £1.96m and reported expenditure of £1.85m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Become Charity?
Become Charity has a program ratio of 70.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 21% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 780 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Become Charity registered as a charity?
Become Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 April 1992 as charity number 1010518. It has been registered for 34 years.
Who runs Become Charity?
Become Charity is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Become Charity operate?
Become Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Become Charity a registered charity?
Yes — Become Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1010518.
Details
88 Old Street
London
EC1V 9HU
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The "who Cares?" Trust
- Become
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated