Positive Steps Oldham
Also known as: Next Steps Oldham, Oldham Compact, Oldham Education, Business and Guidance Services
As an independent sector organisation, PSO is unique in England in the way it provides a range of integrated support services for young people. Its organisational mission is:To provide an integrated range of advice, information, guidance and support services which enable all individuals in Oldham and neighbouring boroughs to realise their full potential in work and life.
Activities & Mission
As an independent sector organisation, PSO is unique in England in the way it provides a range of integrated support services for young people. Its organisational mission is:To provide an integrated range of advice, information, guidance and support services which enable all individuals in Oldham and neighbouring boroughs to realise their full potential in work and life.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 74% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 82% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £6,697,652 | £6,735,036 | £6,735,036 | £2,596,046 | £2,414,123 | 149 / 47 |
| 2024 | £6,345,451 | £6,280,861 | £6,280,861 | £2,698,430 | £2,696,447 | 144 / 46 |
| 2023 | £6,211,672 | £6,436,103 | £6,113,033 | £2,589,840 | £2,577,167 | 128 / 38 |
| 2022 | £5,630,079 | £6,435,122 | £6,067,903 | -£4,709,310 | £2,113,857 | 130 / 68 |
| 2021 | £6,197,570 | £7,008,758 | £6,474,719 | -£11,134,985 | £1,963,123 | 155 / 60 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Positive Steps Oldham
What does Positive Steps Oldham do?
As an independent sector organisation, PSO is unique in England in the way it provides a range of integrated support services for young people. Its organisational mission is:To provide an integrated range of advice, information, guidance and support services which enable all individuals in Oldham and neighbouring boroughs to realise their full potential in work and life.
How much income did Positive Steps Oldham report in 2025?
Positive Steps Oldham reported total income of £6.70m and reported expenditure of £6.74m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Positive Steps Oldham?
Positive Steps Oldham has a program ratio of 100.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 74% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Positive Steps Oldham registered as a charity?
Positive Steps Oldham was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 February 1993 as charity number 1017247. It has been registered for 33 years.
Who runs Positive Steps Oldham?
Positive Steps Oldham is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Joanne Marie Forsdike. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Positive Steps Oldham operate?
Positive Steps Oldham operates across 3 areas: Oldham, Rochdale and Tameside.
Is Positive Steps Oldham a registered charity?
Yes — Positive Steps Oldham is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1017247.
Details
80 Union Street
Oldham
OL1 1DJ
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Also Known As
- Next Steps Oldham
- Oldham Compact
- Oldham Education, Business and Guidance Services
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated