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Step Forward (tower Hamlets)

Also known as: Tower Hamlets Youth Counselling Service

We aim to improve the quality of the lives of children and young people aged 11-25 who are affected by poverty and disadvantage to support them to make realistic and long-term changes. We provide an innovative range of services to young people from all communities including free, independent and confidential information, counselling and personal development activities.

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Activities & Mission

We aim to improve the quality of the lives of children and young people aged 11-25 who are affected by poverty and disadvantage to support them to make realistic and long-term changes. We provide an innovative range of services to young people from all communities including free, independent and confidential information, counselling and personal development activities.

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

Tower Hamlets

Financial Information

Latest Income
£325,513
Latest Expenditure
£539,694

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 76.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 99.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 1.4%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 54% 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

Donations & Legacies £25,805
Charitable Activities £784,223
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £623,179
Raising Funds £772
Governance £8,068
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
£325,513
£539,6940 / 8
2024
£428,076
£533,5990 / 10
2023
£810,028
£623,951£623,179£1,488,498£1,024,34216 / 15
2022
£743,433
£599,426£589,834£1,302,421£1,092,57412 / 13
2021
£705,682
£555,101£554,903£1,158,414£1,025,46212 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Step Forward (tower Hamlets)

What does Step Forward (tower Hamlets) do?

We aim to improve the quality of the lives of children and young people aged 11-25 who are affected by poverty and disadvantage to support them to make realistic and long-term changes. We provide an innovative range of services to young people from all communities including free, independent and confidential information, counselling and personal development activities.

How much income did Step Forward (tower Hamlets) report in 2025?

Step Forward (tower Hamlets) reported total income of £326k and reported expenditure of £540k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Step Forward (tower Hamlets)?

Step Forward (tower Hamlets) has a program ratio of 76.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 31% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Step Forward (tower Hamlets) registered as a charity?

Step Forward (tower Hamlets) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 January 1990 as charity number 802597. It has been registered for 36 years.

Who runs Step Forward (tower Hamlets)?

Step Forward (tower Hamlets) is governed by a board of 2 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Step Forward (tower Hamlets) operate?

Step Forward (tower Hamlets) operates in Tower Hamlets, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Step Forward (tower Hamlets) a registered charity?

Yes — Step Forward (tower Hamlets) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 802597.

Details

Address
STEP FORWARD
234 BETHNAL GREEN ROAD
LONDON
E2 0AA
Registration Date
15 January 1990
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
802597
Charity Number
802597

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Trustees

DENNIS TWOMEY
Also governs 1 other charity
Hussein Ali

Sectors & Classifications

Beneficiary group Health Social welfare

Also Known As

  • Tower Hamlets Youth Counselling Service

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14 May 2026
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