Unfold
Also known as: Westminster Befriend a Family
Unfold gets people where they want to be. Powered by volunteers, our one-to-one mentoring is for young people aged 10 - 25 and women with children over 5. Open to everyone, we target those who face the most challenges,with specialised programmes for refugees, peer support groups for women. Goal-focused, we boost confidence and well-being, connecting people to their community for lasting impact.
Activities & Mission
Unfold gets people where they want to be. Powered by volunteers, our one-to-one mentoring is for young people aged 10 - 25 and women with children over 5. Open to everyone, we target those who face the most challenges,with specialised programmes for refugees, peer support groups for women. Goal-focused, we boost confidence and well-being, connecting people to their community for lasting impact.
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
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Financial Trend
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 | £642,180 | £628,683 | £628,467 | £202,803 | £150,000 | 11 / 253 |
| 2024 | £443,974 | £490,143 | 0 / 246 | |||
| 2023 | £389,753 | £372,596 | 0 / 243 | |||
| 2022 | £244,398 | £222,668 | 0 / 184 | |||
| 2021 | £260,881 | £149,074 | 0 / 96 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Unfold
What does Unfold do?
Unfold gets people where they want to be. Powered by volunteers, our one-to-one mentoring is for young people aged 10 - 25 and women with children over 5. Open to everyone, we target those who face the most challenges,with specialised programmes for refugees, peer support groups for women. Goal-focused, we boost confidence and well-being, connecting people to their community for lasting impact.
How much income did Unfold report in 2025?
Unfold reported total income of £642k and reported expenditure of £629k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Unfold?
Unfold has a program ratio of 97.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 67% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Unfold registered as a charity?
Unfold was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 September 2000 as charity number 1082452. It has been registered for 26 years.
Who runs Unfold?
Unfold is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anthony Daniel Gibson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Unfold operate?
Unfold operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Unfold a registered charity?
Yes — Unfold is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1082452.
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Also Known As
- Westminster Befriend a Family
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated