The Besom in Ashtead and Leatherhead
Analysis
The Besom in Ashtead and Leatherhead is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Surrey. It was registered in October 2010, 16 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06915335). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending May 2025, The Besom in Ashtead and Leatherhead reported income of £35k and spending of £30k, spending 86% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2025, income grew from £22k to £35k (+59%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2022, when income rose by 57%. Over the whole period it spent 104% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, The Besom in Ashtead and Leatherhead sits at the 50th percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 55th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Latin American Foundation for the Future (£35k), Missionaries of Apostolic Grace (£35k) and Charlbury Refugee Action Group (£35k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We assess the level of help needed. We rely on church members donations of furniture. We facilitate groups from church to do gardening and decorating projects for people in need. We cover the area Ashtead, Leatherhead, Fetcham and Epsom. All of the clients that Besom helps are referred by professional care agencies, social workers, health visitors, housing associations and youth workers.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Latin American Foundation for the Future | Cambridge | £35k |
| Missionaries of Apostolic Grace | Bristol | £35k |
| Charlbury Refugee Action Group | Chipping Norton | £35k |
| William Medley's Charity | Wisbech | £35k |