Refreshing Minds
Refreshing Minds, a user-led youth club, targets vulnerable girls from North London. Our wraparound youth support includes weekend and after-school clubs, social skills/therapy sessions, holiday camps, and an annual pantomime. With continued research on changing needs, Refreshing Minds is determined to bridge the gap and enable challenged youth to become confident, capable contributors to society.
Activities & Mission
Refreshing Minds, a user-led youth club, targets vulnerable girls from North London. Our wraparound youth support includes weekend and after-school clubs, social skills/therapy sessions, holiday camps, and an annual pantomime. With continued research on changing needs, Refreshing Minds is determined to bridge the gap and enable challenged youth to become confident, capable contributors to society.
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 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 12% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £568,322 | £535,750 | £487,996 | £152,665 | £56,398 | 0 / 40 |
| 2024 | £664,447 | £585,869 | £497,294 | £120,093 | £56,125 | 4 / 42 |
| 2023 | £474,209 | £453,479 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2022 | £404,623 | £418,171 | 0 / 40 | |||
| 2021 | £251,822 | £239,692 | 0 / 38 |
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Frequently asked questions about Refreshing Minds
What does Refreshing Minds do?
Refreshing Minds, a user-led youth club, targets vulnerable girls from North London. Our wraparound youth support includes weekend and after-school clubs, social skills/therapy sessions, holiday camps, and an annual pantomime. With continued research on changing needs, Refreshing Minds is determined to bridge the gap and enable challenged youth to become confident, capable contributors to society.
How much income did Refreshing Minds report in 2025?
Refreshing Minds reported total income of £568k and reported expenditure of £536k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Refreshing Minds?
Refreshing Minds has a program ratio of 85.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 42% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Refreshing Minds registered as a charity?
Refreshing Minds was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 2016 as charity number 1166079. It has been registered for 10 years.
Who runs Refreshing Minds?
Refreshing Minds is governed by a board of 5 trustees. The chair of trustees is JOEL WIDER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Refreshing Minds operate?
Refreshing Minds operates across 2 areas: Hackney and Haringey.
Is Refreshing Minds a registered charity?
Yes — Refreshing Minds is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1166079.
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E5 9LE
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