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Give Us A Break

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Give Us A Break provide a variety of accessible activities, usually in school holidays and occasional weekends, for children and young people with severe and complex disabilities and their families to enjoy together. Activities run in Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas. Membership is free, activities are subsidised by the charity to keep any costs as affordable as possible for families.

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Activities & Mission

Give Us A Break provide a variety of accessible activities, usually in school holidays and occasional weekends, for children and young people with severe and complex disabilities and their families to enjoy together. Activities run in Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas. Membership is free, activities are subsidised by the charity to keep any costs as affordable as possible for families.

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

Latest Income
£20,524
Latest Expenditure
£9,750

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 47.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 47.5%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£20,524
£9,7500 / 15
2024
£9,601
£8,7940 / 12
2023
£20,496
£26,7290 / 12
2022
£18,325
£17,1600 / 12
2021
£5,493
£4,5050 / 10

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Frequently asked questions about Give Us A Break

What does Give Us A Break do?

Give Us A Break provide a variety of accessible activities, usually in school holidays and occasional weekends, for children and young people with severe and complex disabilities and their families to enjoy together. Activities run in Wolverhampton and the surrounding areas. Membership is free, activities are subsidised by the charity to keep any costs as affordable as possible for families.

How much income did Give Us A Break report in 2025?

Give Us A Break reported total income of £21k and reported expenditure of £10k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Give Us A Break registered as a charity?

Give Us A Break was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 September 2016 as charity number 1169333. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Give Us A Break?

Give Us A Break is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard James Edward Shaylor. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Give Us A Break operate?

Give Us A Break operates in Wolverhampton, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Give Us A Break a registered charity?

Yes — Give Us A Break is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1169333.

Details

Address
23 Kynance Grove
Wolverhampton
WV14 8GR
Website
www.GUAB.uk
Registration Date
23 September 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5078875
Charity Number
1169333

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Trustees

Richard James Edward Shaylor Chair
Claire Dainty
Eleanor Rosanne Biggs
Kirsty Wassell
LINDA WHIDDON

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