Children Ahead LTD
Also known as: Lighting the Way
Children Ahead's mission is to ensure that children struggling with learning and emotional difficulties have the opportunities, help and resources to achieve their full potential.To achieve this, the Charity offers children and young people a full range of therapeutic interventions, alongside training and support for their parents and schools.
Activities & Mission
Children Ahead's mission is to ensure that children struggling with learning and emotional difficulties have the opportunities, help and resources to achieve their full potential.To achieve this, the Charity offers children and young people a full range of therapeutic interventions, alongside training and support for their parents and schools.
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 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 50% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 50% 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,290,823 | £1,278,909 | £1,255,736 | £183,847 | £183,847 | 30 / 13 |
| 2023 | £1,237,483 | £1,232,069 | £1,210,578 | £171,933 | £171,933 | 31 / 12 |
| 2022 | £1,172,237 | £1,170,472 | £1,149,784 | £166,519 | £165,620 | 23 / 15 |
| 2021 | £986,033 | £949,720 | £932,537 | £164,754 | £164,754 | 20 / 15 |
| 2020 | £828,420 | £801,823 | £785,913 | £128,441 | £128,441 | 20 / 5 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Children Ahead LTD
What does Children Ahead LTD do?
Children Ahead's mission is to ensure that children struggling with learning and emotional difficulties have the opportunities, help and resources to achieve their full potential.To achieve this, the Charity offers children and young people a full range of therapeutic interventions, alongside training and support for their parents and schools.
How much income did Children Ahead LTD report in 2024?
Children Ahead LTD reported total income of £1.29m and reported expenditure of £1.28m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Children Ahead LTD?
Children Ahead LTD has a program ratio of 97.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 62% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Children Ahead LTD registered as a charity?
Children Ahead LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 22 September 2010 as charity number 1138140. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Children Ahead LTD?
Children Ahead LTD is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is SAMUEL SPITZER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Children Ahead LTD operate?
Children Ahead LTD operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Children Ahead LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Children Ahead LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138140.
Details
Lower Ground Floor
London
N16 5TP
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Also Known As
- Lighting the Way
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated