KEEPING ABREAST

Registered charity 1129522 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

Provide help and support to women who have been diagnosed with breast cancer and who are considering the possibility of a breast reconstruction following mastectomy. The Group also provides support to those who have recovered from breast cancer and are considering reconstruction some time later. The Charity holds regular Support Group meetings that are open to all patients.

Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Grant history (this charity is a funder) · website · Get email alerts

Latest income
£171k
Latest spending
£150k
Registered
2009
Accounts read
FY2024

Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of a deficit of £12,511 for the year ended 31 March 2024, resulting in total net assets of £124,925. The Trustees maintain a reserves policy target of at least £89,097, noting that free reserves stood at £83,246, which is below this stated minimum balance. Despite the deficit, the Trustees confirmed a reasonable expectation of adequate resources to continue operational existence for the short to mid-term.

Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Reserves policy: at least £89,097 (held: £83k)
“it is their current policy that they will retain at least £89,097 as a minimum balance.”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Keeping Abreast (matched by registered charity number).

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram

Trustees · trustee networks

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Bedford · Bristol City · Liverpool City · Manchester City · Norfolk · West Sussex

Income and spending

Financial year endIncomeSpending
31/03/2026£171k£150k
31/03/2025£142k£175k
31/03/2024£104k£116k
31/03/2023£143k£137k
31/03/2022£64k£72k

Common questions

Is KEEPING ABREAST financially healthy?

Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net movement in funds of a deficit of £12,511 for the year ended 31 March 2024, resulting in total net assets of £124,925. The Trustees maintain a reserves policy target of at least £89,097, noting that free reserves stood at £83,246, which is below this stated minimum balance. Despite the deficit, the Trustees confirmed a reasonable expectation of adequate resources to continue operational existence for the short to mid-term. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.

Who funds KEEPING ABREAST?

Funders whose own accounts filings name KEEPING ABREAST as a grant recipient include Norwich Freemen's Charity, PINK RIBBON FOUNDATION, YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND), Royal Warrant Holders' Charity.

Known funders

Grants to this charity found in funders’ own accounts filings.

FunderYearAmountPurpose (as stated by the funder)
Norwich Freemen's CharityFY2026£14kSupport for those considering or undergoing breast reconstruction
PINK RIBBON FOUNDATIONFY2023£8k
PINK RIBBON FOUNDATIONFY2024£5k
PINK RIBBON FOUNDATIONFY2025£3k
YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATIONFY2025£2k
LILIAN FRANCES HIND BEQUEST (TRUSTEES OF LADY HIND)FY2025£1k
Royal Warrant Holders' CharityFY2022£1k
PINK RIBBON FOUNDATIONFY2022£1k
Royal Warrant Holders' CharityFY2023£1k

Government & lottery funding

Grants to this charity published as open data by government and lottery funders (360Giving).

FunderDateAmountPurpose
Postcode Lottery29/07/2025£20kUnrestricted Funding
The National Lottery Community Fund23/01/2025£20kContinuing to deliver personal breast cancer support to every person
Postcode Lottery27/08/2022£22kPart staff salary and office rent
The National Lottery Community Fund22/07/2015£7kKAPE Tour (Femininity Comes From Within)