Progress To Change
Also known as: Ripon and Leeds Diocesan Council for Social Concern, Ripon Diocesan Church of England Council for Social Concern, R&ldcsc, Ripon & Leeds Social Concern
The charity owns and runs two Approved Premises (hostels) for the reception of offenders who have been placed there on Post Custody Licence or on probation by the courts, working in partnership with the Ministry of Justice and the Probation Service.
Activities & Mission
The charity owns and runs two Approved Premises (hostels) for the reception of offenders who have been placed there on Post Custody Licence or on probation by the courts, working in partnership with the Ministry of Justice and the Probation Service.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 50% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 960). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 81% of UK Religion 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 | £2,537,670 | £2,281,354 | £2,281,354 | £5,537,977 | £2,709,816 | 38 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,484,550 | £2,288,156 | £2,288,156 | £4,613,904 | £2,797,791 | 86 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,216,025 | £2,131,652 | £2,131,652 | £4,985,782 | £2,568,669 | 86 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,082,153 | £1,870,988 | £1,870,988 | £3,974,812 | £2,656,699 | 72 / 0 |
| 2021 | £2,087,271 | £1,746,437 | £1,746,437 | £2,823,809 | £2,337,696 | 89 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Progress To Change
What does Progress To Change do?
The charity owns and runs two Approved Premises (hostels) for the reception of offenders who have been placed there on Post Custody Licence or on probation by the courts, working in partnership with the Ministry of Justice and the Probation Service.
How much income did Progress To Change report in 2025?
Progress To Change reported total income of £2.54m and reported expenditure of £2.28m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Progress To Change?
Progress To Change has a program ratio of 89.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 50% of UK Religion charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 960 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Progress To Change registered as a charity?
Progress To Change was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 3 November 1997 as charity number 1065423. It has been registered for 29 years.
Who runs Progress To Change?
Progress To Change is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Prof Alastair Watt Macintyre Hay. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Progress To Change operate?
Progress To Change operates in Leeds City, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Progress To Change a registered charity?
Yes — Progress To Change is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1065423.
Details
Leeds
LS2 9NZ
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Also Known As
- Ripon and Leeds Diocesan Council for Social Concern
- Ripon Diocesan Church of England Council for Social Concern
- R&ldcsc
- Ripon & Leeds Social Concern
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated