Learning Space

Also known as: Surrey Youth Initative (dorking)

Learning Space is a children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing charity.

Activities & Mission

Learning Space is a children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing charity.

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

East Sussex Hampshire Kent Surrey West Sussex

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,206,805

Latest Expenditure

£1,222,398

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 101.3%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Administrative Ratio 2.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,803

Charitable Activities £1,199,205

Other Trading £0

Investments £4,797

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,222,398

Raising Funds £0

Governance £33,712

Grants to Institutions £0

Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,206,805	£1,222,398	£1,222,398	£521,679	£521,679	34 / 0
2024	£1,289,964	£1,107,910	£1,107,910	£537,272	£535,752	33 / 0
2023	£1,117,038	£1,029,891	£1,029,891	£355,218	£355,218	29 / 4
2022	£905,440	£836,766	£836,766	£268,071	£236,160	30 / 0
2021	£349,379	£370,769				0 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Learning Space

What does Learning Space do?

Learning Space is a children and young people's mental health and emotional wellbeing charity.

How much income did Learning Space report in 2025?

Learning Space reported total income of £1.21m and reported expenditure of £1.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Learning Space registered as a charity?

Learning Space was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 March 1997 as charity number 1061545. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs Learning Space?

Learning Space is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Stefan Nahajski. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Learning Space operate?

Learning Space operates across 5 areas, including East Sussex, Hampshire, Kent and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Learning Space a registered charity?

Yes — Learning Space is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061545.