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Sunbeams Play

Also known as: Sunbeams

Sunbeams Play is an Ofsted registered charity, providing a safe, inclusive and caring environment for those with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Specialist sessions are fun, differentiated, individualised and delivered to maximise achievement. Sessions are also provided for young carers offering respite from their caring role. Training and 1-1 support is provided for parents, carers and families.

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Activities & Mission

Sunbeams Play is an Ofsted registered charity, providing a safe, inclusive and caring environment for those with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Specialist sessions are fun, differentiated, individualised and delivered to maximise achievement. Sessions are also provided for young carers offering respite from their caring role. Training and 1-1 support is provided for parents, carers and families.

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

Latest Income
£381,249
Latest Expenditure
£344,287

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 90.3%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 90.3%
Expenditure as % of income

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
£381,249
£344,2870 / 14
2024
£296,512
£331,2590 / 14
2023
£320,088
£319,2500 / 14
2022
£411,765
£257,9550 / 12
2021
£263,281
£178,3900 / 12

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Sunbeams Play

What does Sunbeams Play do?

Sunbeams Play is an Ofsted registered charity, providing a safe, inclusive and caring environment for those with an Autistic Spectrum Disorder. Specialist sessions are fun, differentiated, individualised and delivered to maximise achievement. Sessions are also provided for young carers offering respite from their caring role. Training and 1-1 support is provided for parents, carers and families.

How much income did Sunbeams Play report in 2025?

Sunbeams Play reported total income of £381k and reported expenditure of £344k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Sunbeams Play registered as a charity?

Sunbeams Play was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 May 2013 as charity number 1152188. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Sunbeams Play?

Sunbeams Play is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Benjamin James Dorsett. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Sunbeams Play operate?

Sunbeams Play operates across 2 areas: Norfolk and Suffolk.

Is Sunbeams Play a registered charity?

Yes — Sunbeams Play is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152188.

Details

Address
Sunbeams Community Hub
Keyword House
Viking Road
Great Yarmouth
Norfolk
NR31 0NU
Registration Date
28 May 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5034686
Charity Number
1152188

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Trustees

Benjamin James Dorsett Chair
Andrew David Peel
Cameron James Barlow
David John Warner
Janine Maria Bowyer
John Herbert Hughes
Samantha Clair Corrigan

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Sunbeams

Data & trust

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