bench outreach

The charity supports other defined groups. Bench Outreach is a registered charity whose purpose is general charitable purposes. It delivers its work by providing services. The charity is based in London and operates in Greenwich and Lewisham.

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

Our aim is to help vulnerable people overcome drug and alcohol dependence, find decent homes and lead lives that have meaning and purpose. We offer an inclusive, confidential, non-judgemental service founded on equality, diversity and the sanctity of life. We work with people to find and sustain accommodation and support them to access treatment for drug, alcohol and mental health problems.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Greenwich Lewisham

Financial Information

Latest Income

£554,302

Latest Expenditure

£587,531

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 106.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 1.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £372,994

Charitable Activities £180,508

Other Trading £0

Investments £800

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £587,531

Raising Funds £0

Governance £6,358

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£554,302	£587,531	£587,531	£173,569	£182,569	16 / 18
2023	£524,898	£707,311	£706,707	£206,798	£174,783	20 / 20
2022	£629,259	£668,870	£668,613	£389,211	£171,798	19 / 30
2021	£668,463	£528,500	£528,270	£428,822	£280,909	15 / 30
2020	£475,155	£424,242				0 / 30