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Always Ahead

The Always Ahead Charity was formed with the aim of carrying out charitable works for public benefit through the practical application of Christian ethics and principles by:1.Community Enhancement2. Youth Engagement 3. Prevention of Poverty4. Social Inclusion

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Activities & Mission

The Always Ahead Charity was formed with the aim of carrying out charitable works for public benefit through the practical application of Christian ethics and principles by:1.Community Enhancement2. Youth Engagement 3. Prevention of Poverty4. Social Inclusion

Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£6,054
Latest Expenditure
£114,412

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 73.3%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income under £10K (sample: 286). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 97.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income under £10K. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 5.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income under £10K. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £283
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £15
Other Income £571,189

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £419,167
Raising Funds £10,920
Governance £13,010
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£6,054
£114,4120 / 1
2024
£269,830
£323,3900 / 1
2023
£571,487
£430,087£419,167£166,982£166,9820 / 2
2022
£100,031
£166,6400 / 1
2021
£96,756
£4,5600 / 23

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Always Ahead

What does Always Ahead do?

The Always Ahead Charity was formed with the aim of carrying out charitable works for public benefit through the practical application of Christian ethics and principles by:1.Community Enhancement2. Youth Engagement 3. Prevention of Poverty4. Social Inclusion

How much income did Always Ahead report in 2025?

Always Ahead reported total income of £6k and reported expenditure of £114k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Always Ahead?

Always Ahead has a program ratio of 73.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 27% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income under £10K (sample of 286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Always Ahead registered as a charity?

Always Ahead was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 January 2020 as charity number 1187685. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Always Ahead?

Always Ahead is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sheron Lesley Ferguson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Always Ahead operate?

Always Ahead operates in Cheshire East, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Always Ahead a registered charity?

Yes — Always Ahead is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1187685.

Details

Address
56 Stewart Street
CREWE
CW2 8LX
Registration Date
31 January 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5146091
Charity Number
1187685

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Trustees

Sheron Lesley Ferguson Chair
Rev Ellis David Edwards
Also governs 1 other charity
Robert Anthony Howells

Sectors & Classifications

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