Bethnal Green Spear Trust
Also known as: Bgst
Bethnal Green Spear Trust runs pre-employment training courses for young people living in East London. The Spear Programme is a highly interactive, award-winning twelve-month programme that equips and supports disadvantaged 16 to 24 year olds to place them into long-term employment. 75% of Spear completers enter employment, education or training, and remain there a year later.
Activities & Mission
Bethnal Green Spear Trust runs pre-employment training courses for young people living in East London. The Spear Programme is a highly interactive, award-winning twelve-month programme that equips and supports disadvantaged 16 to 24 year olds to place them into long-term employment. 75% of Spear completers enter employment, education or training, and remain there a year later.
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.
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2022.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | £93,208 | £98,589 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2021 | £89,673 | £85,362 | 0 / 50 | |||
| 2020 | £96,965 | £98,888 | 0 / 90 | |||
| 2019 | £106,571 | £107,201 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2018 | £92,799 | £101,056 | 0 / 30 |
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Frequently asked questions about Bethnal Green Spear Trust
What does Bethnal Green Spear Trust do?
Bethnal Green Spear Trust runs pre-employment training courses for young people living in East London. The Spear Programme is a highly interactive, award-winning twelve-month programme that equips and supports disadvantaged 16 to 24 year olds to place them into long-term employment. 75% of Spear completers enter employment, education or training, and remain there a year later.
How much income did Bethnal Green Spear Trust report in 2022?
Bethnal Green Spear Trust reported total income of £93k and reported expenditure of £99k for the financial year ending 2022, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Bethnal Green Spear Trust registered as a charity?
Bethnal Green Spear Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 December 2014 as charity number 1159691. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Bethnal Green Spear Trust?
Bethnal Green Spear Trust is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ohara Joy Smith. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Bethnal Green Spear Trust operate?
Bethnal Green Spear Trust operates across 2 areas: Hackney and Tower Hamlets.
Is Bethnal Green Spear Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Bethnal Green Spear Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1159691.
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ST. PETER'S CLOSE
LONDON
E2 7AE
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