we are beams

The charity supports children and young people, people with disabilities, and other charities or voluntary bodies. We Are Beams is a registered charity whose purpose is education and training. It delivers its work by providing buildings, facilities, or open space. The charity is based in Kent and operates in Kent.

This page summarises publicly available information about the charity, including its activities, beneficiaries, and registration details, based on official records.

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Activities & Mission

We are Beams is a charity providing services to disabled young people and their families. Our services include support, advice, leisure activities. training and short breaks including overnight.

Fundraising

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Local Authority

Kent

Financial Information

Latest Income

£2,125,066

Latest Expenditure

£2,169,459

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.0%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 99.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 2.1%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £239,202

Charitable Activities £1,695,465

Other Trading £186,473

Investments £3,926

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,147,141

Raising Funds £22,318

Governance £23,281

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2024	£2,125,066	£2,169,459	£2,147,141	£570,371	£330,116	107 / 75
2023	£2,027,694	£2,131,000	£1,846,267	£637,656	£381,675	101 / 33
2022	£1,762,632	£1,692,479	£1,545,920	£740,962	£1,956,283	85 / 75
2021	£1,877,827	£1,480,748	£1,360,716	£670,809	£446,893	75 / 12
2020	£1,548,986	£1,529,110	£1,370,404	£273,730	£131,487	39 / 32