Gust Independent School LTD
Also known as: Get U Started Training Limited
GUST provides education and training to young people with learning/social difficulties who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education, working with students to improve their academic, social, moral and personal development to enhance their ?life chances? within the local and wider communities with a view towards gaining future employment.
Activities & Mission
GUST provides education and training to young people with learning/social difficulties who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education, working with students to improve their academic, social, moral and personal development to enhance their ?life chances? within the local and wider communities with a view towards gaining future employment.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 16% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 12% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 33% of UK Education 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 | £1,043,587 | £970,678 | £770,334 | £747,939 | £734,045 | 17 / 0 |
| 2024 | £953,032 | £890,453 | £771,395 | £675,030 | £660,800 | 18 / 0 |
| 2023 | £896,064 | £847,233 | £742,454 | £612,451 | £597,795 | 19 / 0 |
| 2022 | £865,926 | £712,253 | £712,253 | £563,620 | £563,620 | 16 / 0 |
| 2021 | £657,269 | £667,938 | £667,938 | £409,947 | £394,075 | 15 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Gust Independent School LTD
What does Gust Independent School LTD do?
GUST provides education and training to young people with learning/social difficulties who have been excluded or are at risk of exclusion from mainstream education, working with students to improve their academic, social, moral and personal development to enhance their ?life chances? within the local and wider communities with a view towards gaining future employment.
How much income did Gust Independent School LTD report in 2025?
Gust Independent School LTD reported total income of £1.04m and reported expenditure of £971k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Gust Independent School LTD?
Gust Independent School LTD has a program ratio of 73.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 16% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Gust Independent School LTD registered as a charity?
Gust Independent School LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 March 2005 as charity number 1108544. It has been registered for 21 years.
Who runs Gust Independent School LTD?
Gust Independent School LTD is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Derek Leathard. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Gust Independent School LTD operate?
Gust Independent School LTD operates in Northumberland, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Gust Independent School LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Gust Independent School LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1108544.
Details
Ashington
NORTHUMBERLAND
NE63 8SF
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Also Known As
- Get U Started Training Limited
- Get U Started Training Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated