BEEN THERE
Registered charity 1191044 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Been There connects over 18's struggling with body image issues with a vetted and trained Mentor, via an app. This gives the Mentees the opportunity to speak to someone relatable who has 'Been There' themselves. Our Mentors are here to support, empower and, most importantly, listen.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,422 for the year, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £41,396. Per the trustees' report, these reserves represent approximately 3-4 months of operating costs, which aligns with their stated reserves strategy. The financial outlook is described as positive, with a focus on strategic growth and revenue diversification.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — Been There (matched by registered charity number).
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- Alice Damonte
- Charles Gregson
- Dr Natalie Gillbanks
- Eleanor Hermon
- Julie Briand
- Marie Ingham
- Melody Hermon · trustee of 1 other charity
- Sarah Williams
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is BEEN THERE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,422 for the year, resulting in unrestricted reserves of £41,396. Per the trustees' report, these reserves represent approximately 3-4 months of operating costs, which aligns with their stated reserves strategy. The financial outlook is described as positive, with a focus on strategic growth and revenue diversification. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BEEN THERE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BEEN THERE as a grant recipient include THE RAINFORD TRUST, ST ALDHELM'S CHAPEL TRUST, ANSON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION, CHAPMAN CHARITABLE TRUST.
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