Suffolk Befriending Scheme For People With Learning Disabilities
Also known as: Suffolk Befriending Scheme, The Befriending Scheme
To provide Drop In type Centres and a care farm throughout Suffolk, whereby vulnerable people can come and have coffee, learn crafts and generally meet friends in a friendly environment. Also we provide registered Volunteer Befrienders to vulnerable adults formingbefriending links, and training opportunities that TBS provides through a structured programme of activities and events.
Activities & Mission
To provide Drop In type Centres and a care farm throughout Suffolk, whereby vulnerable people can come and have coffee, learn crafts and generally meet friends in a friendly environment. Also we provide registered Volunteer Befrienders to vulnerable adults formingbefriending links, and training opportunities that TBS provides through a structured programme of activities and events.
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 28% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?
Higher than 66% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 25% of UK Arts 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £439,228 | £409,523 | 0 / 70 | |||
| 2024 | £315,291 | £443,791 | 0 / 80 | |||
| 2023 | £414,299 | £557,911 | 0 / 120 | |||
| 2022 | £410,593 | £414,395 | 0 / 100 | |||
| 2021 | £543,781 | £381,181 | £380,785 | £564,661 | £198,862 | 14 / 100 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Suffolk Befriending Scheme For People With Learning Disabilities
What does Suffolk Befriending Scheme For People With Learning Disabilities do?
To provide Drop In type Centres and a care farm throughout Suffolk, whereby vulnerable people can come and have coffee, learn crafts and generally meet friends in a friendly environment. Also we provide registered Volunteer Befrienders to vulnerable adults formingbefriending links, and training opportunities that TBS provides through a structured programme of activities and events.
How much income did Suffolk Befriending Scheme For People With Learning Disabilities report in 2025?
Suffolk Befriending Scheme For People With Learning Disabilities reported total income of £439k and reported expenditure of £410k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Suffolk Befriending Scheme For People With Learning Disabilities?
Suffolk Befriending Scheme For People With Learning Disabilities has a program ratio of 70.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 962 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Suffolk Befriending Scheme For People With Learning Disabilities registered as a charity?
Suffolk Befriending Scheme For People With Learning Disabilities was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 March 1999 as charity number 1074800. It has been registered for 27 years.
Who runs Suffolk Befriending Scheme For People With Learning Disabilities?
Suffolk Befriending Scheme For People With Learning Disabilities is governed by a board of 5 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Suffolk Befriending Scheme For People With Learning Disabilities operate?
Suffolk Befriending Scheme For People With Learning Disabilities operates across 4 areas: Cambridgeshire, Essex, Norfolk and Suffolk.
Is Suffolk Befriending Scheme For People With Learning Disabilities a registered charity?
Yes — Suffolk Befriending Scheme For People With Learning Disabilities is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1074800.
Details
1 The Croft
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 1HN
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Suffolk Befriending Scheme
- The Befriending Scheme
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated