Breaking Barriers
Helping refugees living in the UK rebuild their lives through education, training and employment.
Activities & Mission
Helping refugees living in the UK rebuild their lives through education, training and employment.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £3,598,198 | £3,458,835 | £2,783,024 | £1,784,609 | £1,784,609 | 68 / 126 |
| 2024 | £3,870,435 | £4,119,778 | £3,299,875 | £1,643,946 | £1,643,946 | 80 / 135 |
| 2023 | £3,798,854 | £3,263,174 | £2,694,010 | £1,891,365 | £1,891,365 | 66 / 314 |
| 2022 | £2,851,232 | £2,297,573 | £1,976,496 | £1,353,306 | £993,078 | 50 / 288 |
| 2021 | £1,834,038 | £1,561,285 | £1,309,278 | £703,257 | £655,016 | 40 / 254 |
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Frequently asked questions about Breaking Barriers
What does Breaking Barriers do?
Helping refugees living in the UK rebuild their lives through education, training and employment.
How much income did Breaking Barriers report in 2025?
Breaking Barriers reported total income of £3.60m and reported expenditure of £3.46m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Breaking Barriers registered as a charity?
Breaking Barriers was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 May 2015 as charity number 1161901. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs Breaking Barriers?
Breaking Barriers is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alba Lamberti. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Breaking Barriers operate?
Breaking Barriers operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Breaking Barriers a registered charity?
Yes — Breaking Barriers is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1161901.
Details
Aldwych House
London
WC2B 4HN
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