The Right Course
Analysis
The Right Course is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in July 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, The Right Course reported income of £186k and spending of £239k, spending 128% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £73k to £186k (+156%), an average of +26% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 107%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, The Right Course sits at the 72nd percentile: it is larger than about 72% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Involve - Voluntary Action in Mid Devon (£186k), Cotgrave Kids Club (£187k) and Shine@nechellspod (£186k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Right Course seeks to promote the education of young offenders, ex-young offenders or those at risk of offending by providing or assisting in the provision of training and qualifications in catering and hospitality skills whilst in prison; and mentoring and into-work and employment advice and support upon their release.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Involve - Voluntary Action in Mid Devon | Tiverton | £186k |
| Cotgrave Kids Club | Nottingham | £187k |
| Shine@nechellspod | Birmingham | £186k |
| Democratys | London | £188k |