Greatest Expectations Limited
The prevention or relief of poverty and financial hardship within the Tees Valley For the public benefit to promote the education of people of any age in the Tees Valley in such ways the charity trusteessee fit, including by providing their education to prepare for any occupation, trade or profession on leaving anyeducational establishment.
Activities & Mission
The prevention or relief of poverty and financial hardship within the Tees Valley For the public benefit to promote the education of people of any age in the Tees Valley in such ways the charity trusteessee fit, including by providing their education to prepare for any occupation, trade or profession on leaving anyeducational establishment.
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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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 84% of UK Social welfare charities with income £10K to £100K (sample: 113). How is this calculated?
Higher than 99% of UK Social welfare charities with income £10K to £100K. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 68% of UK Social welfare charities with income £10K to £100K. (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 | £97,627 | £123,358 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £344,752 | £347,075 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2022 | £445,140 | £479,941 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £682,366 | £688,821 | £688,821 | £142,330 | £142,330 | 22 / 0 |
| 2020 | £474,851 | £453,738 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Greatest Expectations Limited
What does Greatest Expectations Limited do?
The prevention or relief of poverty and financial hardship within the Tees Valley For the public benefit to promote the education of people of any age in the Tees Valley in such ways the charity trusteessee fit, including by providing their education to prepare for any occupation, trade or profession on leaving anyeducational establishment.
How much income did Greatest Expectations Limited report in 2024?
Greatest Expectations Limited reported total income of £98k and reported expenditure of £123k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Greatest Expectations Limited?
Greatest Expectations Limited has a program ratio of 100.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 84% of UK Social welfare charities with income £10K to £100K (sample of 113 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Greatest Expectations Limited registered as a charity?
Greatest Expectations Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 April 2014 as charity number 1156726. It has been registered for 12 years.
Who runs Greatest Expectations Limited?
Greatest Expectations Limited is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is WILLIAM HENRY GUTHRIE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Greatest Expectations Limited operate?
Greatest Expectations Limited operates across 7 areas, including Darlington, Durham, Hartlepool and 4 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Greatest Expectations Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Greatest Expectations Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1156726.
Details
36-40 GRANGE ROAD
MIDDLESBROUGH
CLEVELAND
TS1 5BQ
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated