Grit: Breakthrough Programmes
Also known as: Youth at Risk (uk)
The principal acitivity of the charity is to advance the social education of young people who are deemed to be at risk either from physical, mental or sexual abuse, drug or other substance abuse, criminal activity, poverty, homelessness, unemployment, or illiterarcy; to help them improve their condition and thereby become useful members of society.
Activities & Mission
The principal acitivity of the charity is to advance the social education of young people who are deemed to be at risk either from physical, mental or sexual abuse, drug or other substance abuse, criminal activity, poverty, homelessness, unemployment, or illiterarcy; to help them improve their condition and thereby become useful members of society.
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 Efficiency
Higher than 81% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 364). How is this calculated?
Higher than 58% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 85% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £582,684 | £621,205 | £614,125 | £239,466 | £239,466 | 11 / 25 |
| 2024 | £766,930 | £851,501 | £845,501 | £277,987 | £280,824 | 12 / 45 |
| 2023 | £833,614 | £916,523 | £916,523 | £362,558 | £362,558 | 12 / 160 |
| 2022 | £860,541 | £727,730 | £727,730 | £445,466 | £0 | 10 / 160 |
| 2021 | £848,796 | £638,877 | £638,877 | £312,655 | £278,953 | 10 / 221 |
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Frequently asked questions about Grit: Breakthrough Programmes
What does Grit: Breakthrough Programmes do?
The principal acitivity of the charity is to advance the social education of young people who are deemed to be at risk either from physical, mental or sexual abuse, drug or other substance abuse, criminal activity, poverty, homelessness, unemployment, or illiterarcy; to help them improve their condition and thereby become useful members of society.
How much income did Grit: Breakthrough Programmes report in 2025?
Grit: Breakthrough Programmes reported total income of £583k and reported expenditure of £621k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Grit: Breakthrough Programmes?
Grit: Breakthrough Programmes has a program ratio of 105.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Social welfare charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 364 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Grit: Breakthrough Programmes registered as a charity?
Grit: Breakthrough Programmes was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 7 November 1994 as charity number 1041855. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Grit: Breakthrough Programmes?
Grit: Breakthrough Programmes is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is MR BEN ROSE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Grit: Breakthrough Programmes operate?
Grit: Breakthrough Programmes operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Grit: Breakthrough Programmes a registered charity?
Yes — Grit: Breakthrough Programmes is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1041855.
Details
Tewkesbury
Gloucestershire
GL20 5JZ
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Also Known As
- Youth at Risk (uk)
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- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
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