# KEEPING ABREAST

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1129522
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** May 11, 2009
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1129522


## Contact

- **Address:** KEEPING ABREAST, OAK LODGE, 129 School Lane, Little Melton, NORWICH
- **Postcode:** NR9 3LB
- **Phone:** 01603 819113
- **Email:** info@keepingabreast.org.uk
- **Website:** www.keepingabreast.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE HEALTH OF BREAST CANCER PATIENTS WHO HAVE HAD OR WHO ARE CONSIDERING BREAST RECONSTRUCTIVE SURGERY FOLLOWING MASTECTOMY FOR BREAST CANCER, BY PROVIDING AND ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF FACILITIES, INFORMATION, SUPPORT AND PRACTICAL ADVICE NOT NORMALLY PROVIDED BY STATUTORY AUTHORITIES; TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THE GENERAL PUBLIC IN ALL AREAS RELATING TO BREAST RECONSTRUCTION BY THE PROVISION OF LECTURES, A WEBSITE, AND NEWSLETTERS DEVOTED TO BREAST RECONSTRUCTION.

**Activities:** 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.

**Area of benefit:** UNDEFINED. IN PRACTICE, LOCAL.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations, Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- **Who:** Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Bedford
- Bristol City
- Liverpool City
- Manchester City
- Norfolk
- West Sussex



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £142279 | £175307 | — | — |
| March 31, 2024 | £103500 | £116011 | — | — |
| March 31, 2023 | £143108 | £136972 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £63855 | £72149 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £120539 | £102709 | — | — |



## Trustees

- Beckie Jordan — appointed Feb. 2, 2026
- Carina Carter — appointed Sept. 19, 2019
- Elsa Ryder — appointed Feb. 2, 2026
- Karen Rix — appointed Feb. 2, 2026
- Matthew Wallis — appointed Feb. 2, 2026
- Nellie Guttmann — appointed Feb. 2, 2026
- Nellie Kuma — appointed Feb. 2, 2026
- Rachel McArthur — appointed Jan. 15, 2020
- Sharon Lilley — appointed Sept. 30, 2025