Broadcasting Support Services
Also known as: Bss
BSS empowers people to take action to improve their lives, by providing access to impartial information and advice. Services available include contact centres, incorporating helplines providing support and guidance; digital media, including web design and development and other forms of online communication such as SMS and web chat; and distribution and fulfilment of hard copy information material.
Activities & Mission
BSS empowers people to take action to improve their lives, by providing access to impartial information and advice. Services available include contact centres, incorporating helplines providing support and guidance; digital media, including web design and development and other forms of online communication such as SMS and web chat; and distribution and fulfilment of hard copy information material.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 23% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample: 125). How is this calculated?
Higher than 10% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2014.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2014 | £18,242,019 | £19,924,312 | £13,194,232 | £5,678,593 | £4,916,400 | 436 / 0 |
| 2013 | £19,850,667 | £19,575,738 | £12,695,271 | £7,257,756 | £5,940,941 | 427 / 0 |
| 2012 | £21,355,000 | £20,154,000 | £13,119,000 | £7,192,000 | £5,438,000 | 418 / 0 |
| 2011 | £26,056,000 | £24,682,000 | £15,684,000 | £6,807,000 | £4,726,000 | 504 / 0 |
| 2010 | £26,756,000 | £25,416,000 | £18,734,000 | £5,540,000 | £3,107,000 | 696 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Broadcasting Support Services
What does Broadcasting Support Services do?
BSS empowers people to take action to improve their lives, by providing access to impartial information and advice. Services available include contact centres, incorporating helplines providing support and guidance; digital media, including web design and development and other forms of online communication such as SMS and web chat; and distribution and fulfilment of hard copy information material.
How much income did Broadcasting Support Services report in 2014?
Broadcasting Support Services reported total income of £18.24m and reported expenditure of £19.92m for the financial year ending 2014, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Broadcasting Support Services?
Broadcasting Support Services has a program ratio of 72.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 23% of UK Arts charities with income over £10M (sample of 125 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Broadcasting Support Services registered as a charity?
Broadcasting Support Services was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 May 1981 as charity number 282264. It has been registered for 45 years.
Who runs Broadcasting Support Services?
Broadcasting Support Services is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is MICHAEL TULLY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Broadcasting Support Services operate?
Broadcasting Support Services operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Broadcasting Support Services a registered charity?
Yes — Broadcasting Support Services is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 282264.
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