Success Stories
Success Stories was set up to advance and relieve the needs of disadvantaged children and parents through the provision of educational, recreational & leisure programmes provided in the interest of social & academic needs and welfare, designed to improve their circumstances of life. The charity is also known as " Chayim Shel Torah " which is also part of the activities of the charity.
Activities & Mission
Success Stories was set up to advance and relieve the needs of disadvantaged children and parents through the provision of educational, recreational & leisure programmes provided in the interest of social & academic needs and welfare, designed to improve their circumstances of life. The charity is also known as " Chayim Shel Torah " which is also part of the activities of the charity.
Grants
Success Stories is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.
- Gives grants to
- individuals
- Grants paid (2025)
- £198,323
- Who it helps
- children and young people, people with disabilities, other charities or voluntary bodies and the general public
- What it supports
- education and training and the prevention or relief of poverty
As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
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 | £506,945 | £606,241 | £606,241 | £6,701 | £6,701 | 15 / 0 |
| 2024 | £480,618 | £378,271 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £746,399 | £751,548 | £751,548 | £3,650 | £3,650 | 13 / 0 |
| 2022 | £726,177 | £1,072,874 | £1,072,874 | £8,799 | £8,799 | 14 / 0 |
| 2021 | £946,790 | £652,921 | £652,921 | £355,496 | £355,496 | 8 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Success Stories
What does Success Stories do?
Success Stories was set up to advance and relieve the needs of disadvantaged children and parents through the provision of educational, recreational & leisure programmes provided in the interest of social & academic needs and welfare, designed to improve their circumstances of life. The charity is also known as " Chayim Shel Torah " which is also part of the activities of the charity.
How much income did Success Stories report in 2025?
Success Stories reported total income of £507k and reported expenditure of £606k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was Success Stories registered as a charity?
Success Stories was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 21 June 2017 as charity number 1173522. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Success Stories?
Success Stories is governed by a board of 3 trustees. The chair of trustees is PINCHOS ENGLANDER. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Success Stories operate?
Success Stories operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Success Stories a registered charity?
Yes — Success Stories is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173522.
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Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Also governs 4 other charities
Also governs 1 other charity
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 2 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated