Go-Forward Youth
Analysis
Go-Forward Youth is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in August 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 10206917). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending May 2024, Go-Forward Youth reported income of £293k and spending of £256k, spending 87% of its income. Across the 4 years on record, from May 2021 to May 2024, income grew from £53k to £293k (+450%), an average of +76% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to May 2022, when income rose by 278%. Over the whole period it spent 72% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Go-Forward Youth sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Shaheed Udham Singh Asian Community Centre Limited (£293k), Chinese Community Centre (£293k) and Good Neighbours UK (£293k).
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
The aim of Go-Forward Youth is to provide a home from home, with other support such as training in entrepreneurship, for 18-24 year old care leavers who find themselves at a low point. Go-Forward will provide a warm supported, caring environment with the developmental support that can help young people through their difficulties when they feel most isolated.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Shaheed Udham Singh Asian Community Centre Limited | London | £293k |
| Chinese Community Centre | London | £293k |
| Good Neighbours UK | York | £293k |
| Pumping Marvellous Foundation | Lancashire | £293k |