Been There
Analysis
Been There is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Beaconsfield. It was registered in August 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover the advancement of health or saving of lives, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Been There reported income of £145k and spending of £154k, spending 106% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £291 to £145k (+49781%), an average of +373% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 27325%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Been There 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 76th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Friends of Sick Children in Malawi (£145k), Three Meem Foundation (£145k) and The O'sullivan Family Charitable Trust (£145k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Friends of Sick Children in Malawi | Birmingham | £145k |
| Three Meem Foundation | Sale | £145k |
| The O'sullivan Family Charitable Trust | London | £145k |
| Khalsa International Welfare Society | Derby | £145k |