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Take Off

Take Off supports people suffering or recovering from mental health problems by organising support groups, encouraging and arranging activities that promote socialisation and rehabilitation, and providing employment.NB: This CIO is essentially the continuation of the charity of the same name (charity no. 1069836) which was formed in 2015. Further information can found on www.takeoffworks.org

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Activities & Mission

Take Off supports people suffering or recovering from mental health problems by organising support groups, encouraging and arranging activities that promote socialisation and rehabilitation, and providing employment.NB: This CIO is essentially the continuation of the charity of the same name (charity no. 1069836) which was formed in 2015. Further information can found on www.takeoffworks.org

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.

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£203,169
Latest Expenditure
£166,443

Financial Efficiency

Overall Efficiency 81.9%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Expenditure Ratio 81.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

The Commission record shows this related event on the register:

  • Asset transfer in in 2024 — Take Off (organisation 3951361)
Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£203,169
£166,4430 / 1
2024
£235,605
£181,8470 / 0
2023
£228,198
£289,2200 / 3
2022
£0
£00 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Take Off

What does Take Off do?

Take Off supports people suffering or recovering from mental health problems by organising support groups, encouraging and arranging activities that promote socialisation and rehabilitation, and providing employment.NB: This CIO is essentially the continuation of the charity of the same name (charity no. 1069836) which was formed in 2015. Further information can found on www.takeoffworks.org

How much income did Take Off report in 2025?

Take Off reported total income of £203k and reported expenditure of £166k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Take Off registered as a charity?

Take Off was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 20 October 2020 as charity number 1191902. It has been registered for 6 years.

Who runs Take Off?

Take Off is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Christopher Plume. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Take Off operate?

Take Off operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Take Off a registered charity?

Yes — Take Off is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1191902.

Details

Address
34 Military Road
CANTERBURY
CT1 1LT
Registration Date
20 October 2020
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5161966
Charity Number
1191902

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Trustees

Christopher Plume Chair
Ian Firth-Clark
Ngai Ping Kung
Penelope Lamb

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
14 May 2026
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