Suffolk Befriending Scheme For People With Learning Disabilities
Also known as: Suffolk Befriending Scheme, The Befriending Scheme
Operates groups for adults with learning disabilities and other vulnerable individuals to socialise and make friends. Volunteers befriend individuals one-on-one or assist in Groups, offering various activities in Sudbury, Lowestoft and Haverhill. Regular group outings for meals, cinema, and bowling. Advocacy services, telephone befriending, community care farm, gardening, life skills
Activities & Mission
Operates groups for adults with learning disabilities and other vulnerable individuals to socialise and make friends. Volunteers befriend individuals one-on-one or assist in Groups, offering various activities in Sudbury, Lowestoft and Haverhill. Regular group outings for meals, cinema, and bowling. Advocacy services, telephone befriending, community care farm, gardening, life skills
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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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 |
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Frequently asked questions about Suffolk Befriending Scheme For People With Learning Disabilities
What does Suffolk Befriending Scheme For People With Learning Disabilities do?
Operates groups for adults with learning disabilities and other vulnerable individuals to socialise and make friends. Volunteers befriend individuals one-on-one or assist in Groups, offering various activities in Sudbury, Lowestoft and Haverhill. Regular group outings for meals, cinema, and bowling. Advocacy services, telephone befriending, community care farm, gardening, life skills
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.
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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Also Known As
- Suffolk Befriending Scheme
- The Befriending Scheme
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- 30 July 2026
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