Keeping Abreast
Analysis
Keeping Abreast is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Norwich. It was registered in May 2009, 17 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06891388). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Keeping Abreast reported income of £171k and spending of £150k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £64k to £171k (+168%), an average of +28% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 124%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Keeping Abreast sits at the 70th percentile: it is larger than about 70% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 79th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Swimtayka (£171k), Saltford Community Association (£171k) and Disciples Fellowship Ministries UK (DFM) (£171k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Swimtayka | Wiltshire | £171k |
| Saltford Community Association | Bristol | £171k |
| Disciples Fellowship Ministries UK (DFM) | Leicester | £171k |
| Colchester and East Essex Cricket Club | Colchester | £171k |