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Pursuing Independent Paths

Also known as: Pip

Pursuing Independent Paths works together with adults with a learning disability and autism to develop people's vocational and life skills and achieve their ambitions. Our learners design their own self-directed learning programme, consisting of four pathways: Creative and Performing Arts, Employment and Training, Health and Wellbeing and Independent Living Skills.

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Activities & Mission

Pursuing Independent Paths works together with adults with a learning disability and autism to develop people's vocational and life skills and achieve their ambitions. Our learners design their own self-directed learning programme, consisting of four pathways: Creative and Performing Arts, Employment and Training, Health and Wellbeing and Independent Living Skills.

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

Latest Income
£1,791,154
Latest Expenditure
£1,800,647

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 94.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 94.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 9.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 27% 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

Donations & Legacies £413,625
Charitable Activities £1,349,133
Other Trading £0
Investments £28,396
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,692,788
Raising Funds £107,859
Governance £54,272
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
£1,791,154
£1,800,647£1,692,788£1,056,470£1,056,47037 / 60
2024
£1,486,081
£1,413,828£1,315,333£1,065,963£1,065,96332 / 65
2023
£1,353,051
£1,340,468£1,250,911£993,710£993,71029 / 62
2022
£1,456,326
£1,214,339£1,119,009£981,127£981,12726 / 60
2021
£1,182,138
£1,083,465£995,131£739,140£427,89922 / 75

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Pursuing Independent Paths

What does Pursuing Independent Paths do?

Pursuing Independent Paths works together with adults with a learning disability and autism to develop people's vocational and life skills and achieve their ambitions. Our learners design their own self-directed learning programme, consisting of four pathways: Creative and Performing Arts, Employment and Training, Health and Wellbeing and Independent Living Skills.

How much income did Pursuing Independent Paths report in 2025?

Pursuing Independent Paths reported total income of £1.79m and reported expenditure of £1.80m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Pursuing Independent Paths?

Pursuing Independent Paths has a program ratio of 94.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Pursuing Independent Paths registered as a charity?

Pursuing Independent Paths was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 2001 as charity number 1088592. It has been registered for 25 years.

Who runs Pursuing Independent Paths?

Pursuing Independent Paths is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Pursuing Independent Paths operate?

Pursuing Independent Paths operates across 3 areas: Brent, City Of Westminster and Kensington And Chelsea.

Is Pursuing Independent Paths a registered charity?

Yes — Pursuing Independent Paths is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1088592.

Details

Address
PURSUING INDEPENDENT PATHS
306 Kensal Road
LONDON
W10 5BE
Registration Date
26 September 2001
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3985201
Charity Number
1088592

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Trustees

Judith Anne Wilcox
Nicola Henry
Terri Cash

Also Known As

  • Pip

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