# BEAT (FORMERLY EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION)

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 801343
- **Other names:** BEAT, EATING DISORDERS ASSOCIATION
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** April 7, 1989
- **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=801343


## Contact

- **Address:** Beat (Eating Disorders Association), 1 Chalk Hill House, 19 Rosary Road, NORWICH
- **Postcode:** NR1 1SZ
- **Phone:** 0300 123 3355
- **Email:** info@beateatingdisorders.org.uk
- **Website:** www.beateatingdisorders.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** (A) THE RELIEF OF THOSE SUFFERING FROM ANOREXIA NERVOSA, BULIMIA NERVOSA, BINGE EATING DISORDER, OTHER EATING DISORDERS AND DISORDERED EATING(HEREINAFTER IN THIS CLAUSE REFERRED TO AS 'EATING DISORDERS'). (B) THE PRESERVATION AND PROTECTION OF THE PHYSICAL AND MENTAL HEALTH OF THE FAMILIES OF THOSE CLOSELY INVOLVED WITH THE SUFFERERS OF EATING DISORDERS BY THE PROVISION OF ADVICE AND INFORMATION. (C) THE EDUCATION OF THE PUBLIC IN RESPECT OF THE NATURE AND TREATMENT OF EATING DISORDERS. (D) THE PROMOTION OF RESEARCH INTO THE CAUSE AND TREATMENT OF EATING DISORDERS AND THE DISSEMINATION OF THE RESULTS OF SUCH RESEARCH.

**Activities:** Beat exists to end the pain and suffering caused by eating disorders. We:Support people affected by anorexia, bulimia, binge eating disorder or other eating disorders through helplines, online support and information. Campaign for change to government policy and health service practice to improve the care for and understanding of eating disorders.Educate professionals and the public.

**Area of benefit:** NOT DEFINED




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information, Sponsors Or Undertakes Research
- **What:** Education/training, The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Defined Groups, The General Public/mankind



## Areas of operation

- Northern Ireland
- Scotland
- Throughout England And Wales



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sept. 30, 2024 | £7651119 | £7478414 | £231697 | 132 |
| March 31, 2023 | £4550512 | £6714368 | £58992 | 163 |
| March 31, 2022 | £4991518 | £4543921 | £2433288 | 104 |
| March 31, 2021 | £3415088 | £2745418 | £1985691 | 65 |
| March 31, 2020 | £2576065 | £2635992 | £1316021 | 52 |



## Trustees

- **CHRISTOPHER JOHN MARTIN** (Chair) — appointed March 17, 2025
- Danielle Twitchell — appointed March 17, 2025
- Dr Angela Hind — appointed March 17, 2025
- Dr Selma Stafford — appointed June 13, 2023
- Malika Bouazzaoui — appointed March 17, 2025
- Robin Graham Hepburn — appointed June 16, 2025
- Stephen Cooke — appointed Sept. 15, 2025