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Live And Learn

Our aim is to assist young people to advance in life through the provision of:a) Recreational and leisure time activities, which are provided in the interest of social welfareand designed to improve their quality of life.b) Support and activities designed to develop their skills, capacities and capabilities whichenable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.

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Activities & Mission

Our aim is to assist young people to advance in life through the provision of:a) Recreational and leisure time activities, which are provided in the interest of social welfareand designed to improve their quality of life.b) Support and activities designed to develop their skills, capacities and capabilities whichenable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.

Grants

Live And Learn makes grants as part of its work.

Gives grants to
organisations and individuals
Grants paid (2024)
£14,408
Who it helps
children and young people and the general public
What it supports
education and training, the prevention or relief of poverty and recreation

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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£984,280
Latest Expenditure
£939,242

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 93.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.1%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £984,280
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £920,942
Raising Funds £18,300
Governance £17,609
Grants to Institutions £14,408
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£984,280
£939,242£920,942£18,187£18,1870 / 5
2023
£985,223
£975,300£906,980-£26,851£00 / 5
2022
£813,216
£797,823£781,100-£36,774£00 / 10
2021
£455,718
£469,6960 / 3
2020
£304,412
£342,6420 / 8

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Live And Learn

What does Live And Learn do?

Our aim is to assist young people to advance in life through the provision of:a) Recreational and leisure time activities, which are provided in the interest of social welfareand designed to improve their quality of life.b) Support and activities designed to develop their skills, capacities and capabilities whichenable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.

How much income did Live And Learn report in 2024?

Live And Learn reported total income of £984k and reported expenditure of £939k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Live And Learn registered as a charity?

Live And Learn was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 February 2016 as charity number 1165556. It has been registered for 10 years.

Who runs Live And Learn?

Live And Learn is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simon Zieg. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Live And Learn operate?

Live And Learn operates across 2 areas: Hackney and Haringey.

Is Live And Learn a registered charity?

Yes — Live And Learn is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1165556.

Details

Contact (address, phone)
Registration Date
12 February 2016
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5065323
Charity Number
1165556

Trustees

Simon Zieg Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ELAZAR MOSHE ASHER
NEVALL STAR

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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