The Baked Bean Charity
Also known as: The Baked Bean Company, BBC
The charity was formed in 2015 for, ?The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit among adults with learning disabilities who are socially excluded from society or parts of society as a result of their learning disability by providing them with projects and groups around theatre, drama and the arts to relieve the needs of those people and assist them to integrate into society.
Activities & Mission
The charity was formed in 2015 for, ?The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit among adults with learning disabilities who are socially excluded from society or parts of society as a result of their learning disability by providing them with projects and groups around theatre, drama and the arts to relieve the needs of those people and assist them to integrate into society.
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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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 50% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1359). How is this calculated?
Higher than 52% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 64% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
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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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
The Commission record shows this related event on the register:
- Asset transfer in in 2022 — Chrissie's Day Out (organisation 5100485)
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,440,355 | £1,368,759 | £1,341,635 | -£68,582 | £0 | 35 / 0 |
| 2024 | £1,487,065 | £1,612,527 | £1,591,444 | -£140,178 | £0 | 55 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,621,080 | £1,789,744 | £1,783,184 | -£14,716 | £0 | 66 / 0 |
| 2022 | £652,852 | £691,701 | £551,724 | £153,948 | £153,948 | 33 / 0 |
| 2021 | £512,687 | £496,470 | £496,470 | £192,797 | £192,797 | 27 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Baked Bean Charity
What does The Baked Bean Charity do?
The charity was formed in 2015 for, ?The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit among adults with learning disabilities who are socially excluded from society or parts of society as a result of their learning disability by providing them with projects and groups around theatre, drama and the arts to relieve the needs of those people and assist them to integrate into society.
How much income did The Baked Bean Charity report in 2025?
The Baked Bean Charity reported total income of £1.44m and reported expenditure of £1.37m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Baked Bean Charity?
The Baked Bean Charity has a program ratio of 93.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Social welfare charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1359 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Baked Bean Charity registered as a charity?
The Baked Bean Charity was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 October 2015 as charity number 1163851. It has been registered for 11 years.
Who runs The Baked Bean Charity?
The Baked Bean Charity is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is Marina Russ. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Baked Bean Charity operate?
The Baked Bean Charity operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is The Baked Bean Charity a registered charity?
Yes — The Baked Bean Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1163851.
Details
48 Culvert Rd
London
SW11 5BB
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Also Known As
- The Baked Bean Company
- BBC
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated