Chums Charity

Also known as: Chums

Mental health and emotional wellbeing support services

Activities & Mission

Mental health and emotional wellbeing support services

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

England And Wales

Financial Information

Latest Income

£537,042

Latest Expenditure

£546,453

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.2%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 69.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 31.6%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £176,122

Charitable Activities £302,995

Other Trading £57,925

Investments £0

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £376,826

Raising Funds £169,627

Governance £3,060

Grants to Institutions £373,766

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£537,042	£546,453	£376,826	£62,922	£54,614	3 / 25
2024	£448,089	£468,762				0 / 25
2023	£540,753	£550,569	£359,746	£93,006	£93,006	4 / 15
2022	£357,359	£350,255				0 / 15
2021	£426,520	£407,795				0 / 15

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Chums Charity

What does Chums Charity do?

Mental health and emotional wellbeing support services

How much income did Chums Charity report in 2025?

Chums Charity reported total income of £537k and reported expenditure of £546k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Chums Charity registered as a charity?

Chums Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 July 2018 as charity number 1179048. It has been registered for 8 years.

Who runs Chums Charity?

Chums Charity is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Andrew Mark Carter. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Chums Charity operate?

Chums Charity operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Chums Charity a registered charity?

Yes — Chums Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179048.