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Breakeven

To protect and preserve health and relieve need among people suffering from addictions and addictive behaviours, particularly but not exclusively gambling, and their families and carers by:(a) providing treatment solutions and support(b) providing qualified therapy and counselling(c) providing ongoing support and programmes to those suffering from addictions.

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Activities & Mission

To protect and preserve health and relieve need among people suffering from addictions and addictive behaviours, particularly but not exclusively gambling, and their families and carers by:(a) providing treatment solutions and support(b) providing qualified therapy and counselling(c) providing ongoing support and programmes to those suffering from addictions.

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

Latest Income
£2,188,279
Latest Expenditure
£2,051,700

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £179,246
Charitable Activities £2,003,358
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,051,700
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,188,279
£2,051,700£2,051,700£196,282£177,89132 / 6
2024
£1,613,000
£1,686,548£1,686,548£59,703£59,70325 / 0
2023
£913,419
£915,202£915,202£52,015£52,01515 / 5
2022
£767,606
£868,067£868,067£53,798£53,79813 / 0
2021
£913,129
£861,968£861,968£154,259£154,25912 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Breakeven

What does Breakeven do?

To protect and preserve health and relieve need among people suffering from addictions and addictive behaviours, particularly but not exclusively gambling, and their families and carers by:(a) providing treatment solutions and support(b) providing qualified therapy and counselling(c) providing ongoing support and programmes to those suffering from addictions.

How much income did Breakeven report in 2025?

Breakeven reported total income of £2.19m and reported expenditure of £2.05m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Breakeven?

Breakeven has a program ratio of 94.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Breakeven registered as a charity?

Breakeven was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 August 2014 as charity number 1158156. It has been registered for 12 years.

Who runs Breakeven?

Breakeven is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Breakeven operate?

Breakeven operates across 5 areas, including Brighton And Hove, Cambridgeshire, East Sussex and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Breakeven a registered charity?

Yes — Breakeven is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1158156.

Details

Address
22 Kemps
Hurstpierpoint
Hassocks
BN6 9UF
Registration Date
7 August 2014
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5045394
Charity Number
1158156

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Trustees

David John Westcott
GORDON CHAPMAN
Wayne Keane

Sectors & Classifications

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