James Rao, Live Your Dream
Analysis
James Rao, Live Your Dream is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and recreation, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 09675233). It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending June 2025, James Rao, Live Your Dream reported income of £44k and spending of £26k, leaving 41% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from June 2021 to June 2025, income grew from £2,200 to £44k (+1900%), an average of +112% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to June 2025, when income rose by 120%. Over the whole period it spent 78% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, James Rao, Live Your Dream sits at the 54th percentile: it is larger than about 54% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 59th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Ashendene Trust (£44k), The Hub@ba15 (£44k) and Lucy Price Relief in Need Charity (£44k).
Data notes from the register: The regulator lists this charity's latest annual return or accounts as overdue.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To help young people by providing them with opportunities which they would otherwise not be able to afford. To provide support and promote education by awarding scholarships, allowances or grants. To prevent poverty of young people around the world by providing or assisting with education, training, healthcare, activities and support to enable them to generate income and be self-sufficient.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Ashendene Trust | London | £44k |
| The Hub@ba15 | Wiltshire | £44k |
| Lucy Price Relief in Need Charity | Coventry | £44k |
| Hope Church, Cwmaman | RCT | £44k |