Befriend
Also known as: The Volunteer Link Scheme
Through the provision of volunteer befrienders, BEfriend aims to alleviate the social isolation experienced by people with physical, sensory, psychological or cognitive impairment living within the London Boroughs of Ealing and Hounslow. Volunteers provide weekly visits either in the home, or to support their client to go out into the community.
Activities & Mission
Through the provision of volunteer befrienders, BEfriend aims to alleviate the social isolation experienced by people with physical, sensory, psychological or cognitive impairment living within the London Boroughs of Ealing and Hounslow. Volunteers provide weekly visits either in the home, or to support their client to go out into the community.
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.
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £485,800 | £448,127 | 0 / 414 | |||
| 2024 | £390,775 | £387,864 | 0 / 212 | |||
| 2023 | £296,657 | £293,350 | 0 / 204 | |||
| 2022 | £222,068 | £224,949 | 0 / 222 | |||
| 2021 | £214,002 | £195,651 | 0 / 207 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Befriend
What does Befriend do?
Through the provision of volunteer befrienders, BEfriend aims to alleviate the social isolation experienced by people with physical, sensory, psychological or cognitive impairment living within the London Boroughs of Ealing and Hounslow. Volunteers provide weekly visits either in the home, or to support their client to go out into the community.
How much income did Befriend report in 2025?
Befriend reported total income of £486k and reported expenditure of £448k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Befriend registered as a charity?
Befriend was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 November 1998 as charity number 1072538. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Befriend?
Befriend is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Julia Macrae. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Befriend operate?
Befriend operates across 2 areas: Ealing and Hounslow.
Is Befriend a registered charity?
Yes — Befriend is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1072538.
Details
BOUNDARY HOUSE
BOSTON ROAD
LONDON
W7 2QE
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Also Known As
- The Volunteer Link Scheme
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- 14 May 2026
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