Befriended

Befriended provides a range of services aimed at combating loneliness and isolation amongst older people living in Mid Sussex. These include face to face befriending, telephone befriending, befriended buddies, bereavement support, chaplaincy, exercise classes, social activities and events.

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Activities & Mission

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.

Local Authority

East Sussex West Sussex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£155,418

Latest Expenditure

£106,356

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 68.4%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Expenditure Ratio 68.4%

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.

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	Staff
2025	£155,418	£106,356	0 / 120
2024	£87,821	£82,596	0 / 100
2023	£86,314	£60,617	0 / 50
2022	£31,018	£40,180	0 / 50
2021	£31,079	£23,693	0 / 46

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Befriended

What does Befriended do?

How much income did Befriended report in 2025?

Befriended reported total income of £155k and reported expenditure of £106k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Befriended registered as a charity?

Befriended was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 8 November 2017 as charity number 1175623. It has been registered for 9 years.

Who runs Befriended?

Befriended is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is George Baxter. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Befriended operate?

Befriended operates across 2 areas: East Sussex and West Sussex.

Is Befriended a registered charity?

Yes — Befriended is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1175623.