Place2be
Also known as: The Place to Be, The Place2be, Place to Train, Place2learn, Place2talk
Providing therapeutic and emotional support to children in schools
Activities & Mission
Providing therapeutic and emotional support to children in schools
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.
Country
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 38% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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 | £28,944,000 | £27,812,000 | £26,168,000 | £9,753,000 | £8,835,000 | 752 / 750 |
| 2024 | £24,910,000 | £29,230,000 | £27,649,000 | £9,064,000 | £6,949,000 | 766 / 750 |
| 2023 | £25,001,000 | £25,079,000 | £23,558,000 | £13,919,000 | £11,082,000 | 653 / 700 |
| 2022 | £19,485,000 | £20,719,000 | £19,510,000 | £14,604,000 | £5,005,000 | 550 / 950 |
| 2021 | £19,305,000 | £18,965,000 | £18,089,000 | £15,753,000 | £4,700,000 | 520 / 1334 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Place2be
What does Place2be do?
Providing therapeutic and emotional support to children in schools
How much income did Place2be report in 2025?
Place2be reported total income of £28.94m and reported expenditure of £27.81m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Place2be?
Place2be has a program ratio of 90.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Place2be registered as a charity?
Place2be was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 September 1994 as charity number 1040756. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Place2be?
Place2be is governed by a board of 16 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simon Mackenzie-Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Place2be operate?
Place2be operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Place2be a registered charity?
Yes — Place2be is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1040756.
Details
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- The Place to Be
- The Place2be
- Place to Train
- Place2learn
- Place2talk
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated