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broadcasting support services

The charity supports children and young people, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies, other defined groups, and the general public. Broadcasting Support Services 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 England And Wales and Scotland.


This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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.

Fundraising

See where Broadcasting Support Services is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£18,242,019
Latest Expenditure
£19,924,312

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 72.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 66.2%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £11,335,487
Other Trading £6,892,587
Investments £13,945
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £13,194,232
Governance £76,523
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2014£18,242,019£19,924,312£13,194,232£5,678,593£4,916,400436 / 0
2013£19,850,667£19,575,738£12,695,271£7,257,756£5,940,941427 / 0
2012£21,355,000£20,154,000£13,119,000£7,192,000£5,438,000418 / 0
2011£26,056,000£24,682,000£15,684,000£6,807,000£4,726,000504 / 0
2010£26,756,000£25,416,000£18,734,000£5,540,000£3,107,000696 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers