Break
Break supports children, young people and families in four key areas - young people in care and moving on, children and young people with disabilities, families in need of support and children at risk.
Activities & Mission
Break supports children, young people and families in four key areas - young people in care and moving on, children and young people with disabilities, families in need of support and children at risk.
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 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 8% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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 | £16,620,000 | £16,555,000 | £11,406,000 | £5,186,000 | £549,000 | 448 / 650 |
| 2024 | £15,307,000 | £15,615,000 | £10,863,000 | £5,121,000 | £703,000 | 451 / 680 |
| 2023 | £14,346,000 | £14,501,000 | £10,168,000 | £5,429,000 | £1,061,000 | 443 / 712 |
| 2022 | £13,608,000 | £13,322,000 | £9,140,000 | £5,933,000 | £1,511,000 | 438 / 671 |
| 2021 | £12,690,000 | £12,035,000 | £8,620,000 | £5,647,000 | £1,008,000 | 417 / 844 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Break
What does Break do?
Break supports children, young people and families in four key areas - young people in care and moving on, children and young people with disabilities, families in need of support and children at risk.
How much income did Break report in 2025?
Break reported total income of £16.62m and reported expenditure of £16.55m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Break?
Break has a program ratio of 68.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Break registered as a charity?
Break was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 May 1983 as charity number 286650. It has been registered for 43 years.
Who runs Break?
Break is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Beverley Hall. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Break operate?
Break operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Break a registered charity?
Yes — Break is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 286650.
Details
Schofield House
1 Spar Road
NORWICH
NR6 6BX
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