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Making The Leap

Also known as: Local Employment Access Projects, Leap

MAKING THE LEAP IS A SOCIAL MOBILITY AND YOUTH CHARITY WHICH RUNS CAREERS EDUCATION PROGRAMMES FOR CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS ACROSS LONDON, AND DELIVERS SERVICES THAT PREPARES YOUNG ADULTS FOR LIFE-CHANGING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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Activities & Mission

MAKING THE LEAP IS A SOCIAL MOBILITY AND YOUTH CHARITY WHICH RUNS CAREERS EDUCATION PROGRAMMES FOR CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS ACROSS LONDON, AND DELIVERS SERVICES THAT PREPARES YOUNG ADULTS FOR LIFE-CHANGING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,572,843
Latest Expenditure
£1,984,676

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 85.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 16.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £568,066
Charitable Activities £981,054
Other Trading £0
Investments £23,723
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,696,373
Raising Funds £288,303
Governance £47,357
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.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,572,843
£1,984,676£1,696,373£1,356,266£824,46124 / 672
2024
£1,656,894
£1,846,136£1,639,039£1,768,099£818,85123 / 597
2023
£1,476,117
£1,468,049£1,331,446£1,957,341£1,243,88621 / 501
2022
£1,796,695
£1,211,172£1,131,467£1,949,273£1,357,27718 / 266
2021
£1,536,283
£874,598£829,563£1,363,750£633,45916 / 360

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Making The Leap

What does Making The Leap do?

MAKING THE LEAP IS A SOCIAL MOBILITY AND YOUTH CHARITY WHICH RUNS CAREERS EDUCATION PROGRAMMES FOR CHILDREN IN SCHOOLS ACROSS LONDON, AND DELIVERS SERVICES THAT PREPARES YOUNG ADULTS FOR LIFE-CHANGING CAREER OPPORTUNITIES

How much income did Making The Leap report in 2025?

Making The Leap reported total income of £1.57m and reported expenditure of £1.98m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Making The Leap registered as a charity?

Making The Leap was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 October 1996 as charity number 1058648. It has been registered for 30 years.

Who runs Making The Leap?

Making The Leap is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sandra Bowker CBE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Making The Leap operate?

Making The Leap operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Making The Leap a registered charity?

Yes — Making The Leap is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1058648.

Details

Address
HARRIET TUBMAN HOUSE
HAZEL ROAD
KENSAL GREEN
LONDON
NW10 5PP
Registration Date
14 October 1996
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1058648
Charity Number
1058648

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Trustees

Sandra Bowker CBE Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
ANDY BOUCHER
Catherine Osaigbovo
Dipi Kaur McKernan
Dominic Scott
Emma Canavan Jane
James Alexander Hamilton Smith
John Gary Williams
Laurence Meehan

Also Known As

  • Local Employment Access Projects
  • Leap

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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