The Besom in Camberley
Analysis
The Besom in Camberley is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Camberley. It was registered in February 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Besom in Camberley reported income of £111k and spending of £125k, spending 113% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £61k to £111k (+81%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 135%. Over the whole period it spent 93% 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 Camberley sits at the 68th percentile: it is larger than about 68% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 72nd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Divine Solution Ministries (£111k), Transforming Notts Together (£111k) and King's Community Church, Lancaster (£111k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The relief of poverty and financial hardship in Camberley and the surrounding area by the provision of goods, in particular household items and food, to persons in need.The BESOM in Camberley helps people to make a difference. lt provides a bridge between those who want to give money, time, skills or things and those who are in need.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Divine Solution Ministries | Essex | £111k |
| Transforming Notts Together | Nottingham | £111k |
| King's Community Church, Lancaster | Preston | £111k |
| Shield of Faith Ministries | London | £111k |