suffolk befriending scheme for people with learning disabilities

The charity supports children and young people, elderly people, people with disabilities, and other defined groups. Suffolk Befriending Scheme For People With Learning Disabilities is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing human resources. The charity is based in Suffolk and operates in Cambridgeshire, Essex, and various other locations.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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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.

Fundraising

See where Suffolk Befriending Scheme For People With Learning Disabilities is active and find local fundraising opportunities.

Local Authority

Cambridgeshire Essex Norfolk Suffolk

Financial Information

Latest Income

£315,291

Latest Expenditure

£443,791

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.9%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 10.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,833

Charitable Activities £202,828

Other Trading £185,942

Investments £234

Other Income £148,944

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £380,785

Raising Funds £396

Governance £40,597

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
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
2020	£531,587	£506,248	£504,307	£402,061	£180,000	20 / 150