Reaching Higher
Also known as: Reachin Higher
Reaching Higher is an organisation dedicated to engaging and inspiring young people across Croydon and South London. Every week we work with hundreds of young people in schools and the community. We do this through leadership programmes, sports and creative arts activities, mentoring programmes and holiday schemes.
Activities & Mission
Reaching Higher is an organisation dedicated to engaging and inspiring young people across Croydon and South London. Every week we work with hundreds of young people in schools and the community. We do this through leadership programmes, sports and creative arts activities, mentoring programmes and holiday schemes.
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 38% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 46% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 32% of UK Education 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,222,077 | £1,132,449 | £1,113,329 | £756,815 | £433,952 | 20 / 30 |
| 2023 | £957,475 | £877,781 | £876,505 | £667,187 | £423,442 | 18 / 30 |
| 2022 | £781,046 | £625,102 | £617,186 | £587,492 | £155,944 | 17 / 20 |
| 2021 | £625,893 | £449,837 | £442,657 | £431,548 | £176,056 | 12 / 20 |
| 2020 | £439,421 | £352,294 | 0 / 15 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Reaching Higher
What does Reaching Higher do?
Reaching Higher is an organisation dedicated to engaging and inspiring young people across Croydon and South London. Every week we work with hundreds of young people in schools and the community. We do this through leadership programmes, sports and creative arts activities, mentoring programmes and holiday schemes.
How much income did Reaching Higher report in 2024?
Reaching Higher reported total income of £1.22m and reported expenditure of £1.13m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Reaching Higher?
Reaching Higher has a program ratio of 91.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 38% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Reaching Higher registered as a charity?
Reaching Higher was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 9 September 2010 as charity number 1137915. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Reaching Higher?
Reaching Higher is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is TREVOR LLOYD MCCLYMONT. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Reaching Higher operate?
Reaching Higher operates across 8 areas, including Bromley, Croydon, Lambeth and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Reaching Higher a registered charity?
Yes — Reaching Higher is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1137915.
Details
194 SELHURST ROAD
LONDON
SE25 6XX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Reachin Higher
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated