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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.

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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.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£439,228
Latest Expenditure
£409,523

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 70.0%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 28% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 962). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 66% of UK Arts charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 10.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

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

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

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£439,228
£409,5230 / 70
2024
£315,291
£443,7910 / 80
2023
£414,299
£557,9110 / 120
2022
£410,593
£414,3950 / 100
2021
£543,781
£381,181£380,785£564,661£198,86214 / 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

Address
Above Northcroft Social Club
1 The Croft
Sudbury
Suffolk
CO10 1HN
Registration Date
23 March 1999
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3957107
Charity Number
1074800

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Trustees

Fiona Jane Berry
Frances Torrington
Also governs 1 other charity
Jeremy Darrell Morgan
Piers Roberts
Tereza Helen Fairbairn

Also Known As

  • Suffolk Befriending Scheme
  • The Befriending Scheme

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14 May 2026
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