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Broadcasting Support Services

Registered charity 282264, on the register since 12 May 1981. The 949th largest charity in England and Wales by income.

Insolvent. As recorded on the Charity Commission register.
From the registerYear to 31 March 2014
Income£18.2m
Spending£19.9m
Deficit£1.7m
AccountsNot published
Legal formCharitable company
Company number01548958
Years on the register45

What it says it does

BSS empowers people to take action to improve their lives, by providing access to impartial information and advice. Services available include contact centres, incorporating helplines providing support and guidance; digital media, including web design and development and other forms of online communication such as SMS and web chat; and distribution and fulfilment of hard copy information material.

In the charity's own words, as filed with the Charity Commission.

Its causes

Arts/culture/heritage/scienceEducation/trainingEnvironment/conservation/heritageGeneral Charitable PurposesThe Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

Where it works

It names no single council area: it works across England and Wales, or further.

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Its entry on the Charity Commission register

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