Business Launchpad
Also known as: Wandsworth Youth Enterprise Centre
Provision of enterprise training, awareness and business units for young people
Activities & Mission
Provision of enterprise training, awareness and business units for young people
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 46% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,513,179 | £1,470,926 | £423,798 | £3,130,765 | £3,080,020 | 18 / 10 |
| 2024 | £1,415,165 | £1,282,540 | £366,671 | £5,078,512 | £5,041,596 | 16 / 10 |
| 2023 | £1,199,052 | £1,179,956 | £336,689 | £5,365,887 | £5,329,542 | 16 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,230,305 | £1,264,640 | £427,653 | £5,346,791 | £5,293,291 | 19 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,226,051 | £1,117,146 | £407,241 | £5,381,126 | £5,333,336 | 22 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Business Launchpad
What does Business Launchpad do?
Provision of enterprise training, awareness and business units for young people
How much income did Business Launchpad report in 2025?
Business Launchpad reported total income of £1.51m and reported expenditure of £1.47m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Business Launchpad?
Business Launchpad has a program ratio of 28.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 2% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Business Launchpad registered as a charity?
Business Launchpad was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 July 1988 as charity number 299599. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Business Launchpad?
Business Launchpad is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is OLU OLANREWAJU. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Business Launchpad operate?
Business Launchpad operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Business Launchpad a registered charity?
Yes — Business Launchpad is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 299599.
Details
89 Bickersteth Road
LONDON
SW17 9SH
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Business Launchpad
- Wandsworth Youth Enterprise Centre
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated