Red Balloon - Norwich
Also known as: Red Balloon/barnardo's Norwich
To advance the education of students aged 9 to 18, the students being the victims of trauma caused by severe bullying, family breakdown, bereavement, rape etc and for the time being unable to attend mainstream schools. To provide a safe learning environment until they are ready to return to mainstream education or employment
Activities & Mission
To advance the education of students aged 9 to 18, the students being the victims of trauma caused by severe bullying, family breakdown, bereavement, rape etc and for the time being unable to attend mainstream schools. To provide a safe learning environment until they are ready to return to mainstream education or employment
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 49% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 1712). How is this calculated?
Higher than 62% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 77% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £966,201 | £872,917 | £872,112 | £574,273 | £544,273 | 17 / 0 |
| 2023 | £539,291 | £563,917 | £563,917 | £480,989 | £480,989 | 13 / 0 |
| 2022 | £589,636 | £546,104 | £546,004 | £505,615 | £475,615 | 11 / 0 |
| 2021 | £651,516 | £608,953 | £608,953 | £462,083 | £462,083 | 13 / 0 |
| 2020 | £647,949 | £549,065 | £535,724 | £419,520 | £369,520 | 12 / 1 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Red Balloon - Norwich
What does Red Balloon - Norwich do?
To advance the education of students aged 9 to 18, the students being the victims of trauma caused by severe bullying, family breakdown, bereavement, rape etc and for the time being unable to attend mainstream schools. To provide a safe learning environment until they are ready to return to mainstream education or employment
How much income did Red Balloon - Norwich report in 2024?
Red Balloon - Norwich reported total income of £966k and reported expenditure of £873k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Red Balloon - Norwich?
Red Balloon - Norwich has a program ratio of 90.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 49% of UK Education charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 1712 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Red Balloon - Norwich registered as a charity?
Red Balloon - Norwich was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 November 2006 as charity number 1117092. It has been registered for 20 years.
Who runs Red Balloon - Norwich?
Red Balloon - Norwich is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Red Balloon - Norwich operate?
Red Balloon - Norwich operates across 3 areas: Cambridgeshire, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Is Red Balloon - Norwich a registered charity?
Yes — Red Balloon - Norwich is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1117092.
Details
289 Drayton Road
NORWICH
NR3 2PW
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Also Known As
- Red Balloon/barnardo's Norwich
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated