Restless Development
Also known as: Students' Partnership Worldwide
RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT is an INGO with a mission to "harness the collective power of young leaders to create a better world"- working across 4 impact priority areas. It has been operating since 1985 under charity no. 292492. On 1 October 2009 it incorporated as a company limited by guarantee and therefore began operating under the charity no. above. Pl refer charity no. 292492 for accounting history
Activities & Mission
RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT is an INGO with a mission to "harness the collective power of young leaders to create a better world"- working across 4 impact priority areas. It has been operating since 1985 under charity no. 292492. On 1 October 2009 it incorporated as a company limited by guarantee and therefore began operating under the charity no. above. Pl refer charity no. 292492 for accounting history
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 53% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 344). How is this calculated?
Higher than 47% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 39% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 | £8,056,000 | £7,730,000 | £6,640,000 | £2,179,000 | £112,000 | 205 / 189 |
| 2023 | £7,894,000 | £8,227,000 | £7,468,000 | £2,084,000 | £595,000 | 220 / 168 |
| 2022 | £8,729,000 | £8,983,000 | £8,350,000 | £2,666,000 | £671,000 | 272 / 10 |
| 2021 | £8,066,000 | £7,830,000 | £7,614,000 | £2,978,000 | £719,000 | 235 / 10 |
| 2020 | £10,753,000 | £10,971,000 | £10,637,000 | £2,872,000 | £778,000 | 391 / 163 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Restless Development
What does Restless Development do?
RESTLESS DEVELOPMENT is an INGO with a mission to "harness the collective power of young leaders to create a better world"- working across 4 impact priority areas. It has been operating since 1985 under charity no. 292492. On 1 October 2009 it incorporated as a company limited by guarantee and therefore began operating under the charity no. above. Pl refer charity no. 292492 for accounting history
How much income did Restless Development report in 2024?
Restless Development reported total income of £8.06m and reported expenditure of £7.73m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Restless Development?
Restless Development has a program ratio of 82.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Heritage charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 344 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Restless Development registered as a charity?
Restless Development was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 January 2009 as charity number 1127488. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs Restless Development?
Restless Development is governed by a board of 12 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Restless Development operate?
Restless Development operates across 9 areas, including India, Nepal, Sierra Leone and 6 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is Restless Development a registered charity?
Yes — Restless Development is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1127488.
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London
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- Students' Partnership Worldwide
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- 14 May 2026
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