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Ignite Life

Ignite Life acts as an agent for social change, to promote, advance in life, provide for and relieve the needs of young people for the public benefit, with a specific focus on enhancing the social, physical and mental well-being of socially excluded young people, and those in danger of becoming socially excluded young people. Ignite has three main services, mentoring, counselling and food support.

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Activities & Mission

Ignite Life acts as an agent for social change, to promote, advance in life, provide for and relieve the needs of young people for the public benefit, with a specific focus on enhancing the social, physical and mental well-being of socially excluded young people, and those in danger of becoming socially excluded young people. Ignite has three main services, mentoring, counselling and food support.

Grants

Ignite Life makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Total spending (2024)
£128,484
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people, people with disabilities, people of a particular ethnic or racial origin, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
What it supports
general charitable purposes, education and training, the advancement of health or the saving of lives, disability, the prevention or relief of poverty and economic or community development and employment

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£140,295
Latest Expenditure
£128,484

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 91.6%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£140,295
£128,4840 / 17
2023
£234,949
£133,0160 / 17
2022
£129,804
£82,9100 / 17
2021
£65,129
£46,6920 / 6
2020
£35,230
£10,6070 / 70

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Ignite Life

What does Ignite Life do?

Ignite Life acts as an agent for social change, to promote, advance in life, provide for and relieve the needs of young people for the public benefit, with a specific focus on enhancing the social, physical and mental well-being of socially excluded young people, and those in danger of becoming socially excluded young people. Ignite has three main services, mentoring, counselling and food support.

How much income did Ignite Life report in 2024?

Ignite Life reported total income of £140k and reported expenditure of £128k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Ignite Life registered as a charity?

Ignite Life was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 January 2019 as charity number 1181408. It has been registered for 7 years.

Who runs Ignite Life?

Ignite Life is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is RICHARD BERRY. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Ignite Life operate?

Ignite Life operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Ignite Life a registered charity?

Yes — Ignite Life is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1181408.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
3 January 2019
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5119141
Charity Number
1181408

Trustees

RICHARD BERRY Chair
Ella Pedler
James Fountaine
Sarah Katherine Hoskinson
WAYNE COCKRAM

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
19 October 2026
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