Teen Challenge London
Offering residential rehabilitation to members of the public who have shown an interest in finding help with their addiction problems. Providing residential accommodation and care services. Using a converted bus for outreach, giving food and clothing to the homeless and members of the public who have drug and alcohol addictions
Activities & Mission
Offering residential rehabilitation to members of the public who have shown an interest in finding help with their addiction problems. Providing residential accommodation and care services. Using a converted bus for outreach, giving food and clothing to the homeless and members of the public who have drug and alcohol addictions
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 Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 61% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1286). How is this calculated?
Higher than 74% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 52% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M. (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 | £1,022,307 | £978,491 | £975,646 | £1,923,552 | £342,864 | 12 / 20 |
| 2024 | £979,374 | £839,305 | £836,519 | £1,879,734 | £446,199 | 13 / 6 |
| 2023 | £1,326,506 | £717,085 | £714,523 | £1,768,667 | £277,634 | 14 / 0 |
| 2022 | £736,859 | £589,839 | £587,335 | £1,159,246 | £342,940 | 14 / 0 |
| 2021 | £683,376 | £482,296 | £479,733 | £1,012,226 | £256,367 | 9 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Teen Challenge London
What does Teen Challenge London do?
Offering residential rehabilitation to members of the public who have shown an interest in finding help with their addiction problems. Providing residential accommodation and care services. Using a converted bus for outreach, giving food and clothing to the homeless and members of the public who have drug and alcohol addictions
How much income did Teen Challenge London report in 2025?
Teen Challenge London reported total income of £1.02m and reported expenditure of £978k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Teen Challenge London?
Teen Challenge London has a program ratio of 95.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 61% of UK Health charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1286 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Teen Challenge London registered as a charity?
Teen Challenge London was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 May 1998 as charity number 1069777. It has been registered for 28 years.
Who runs Teen Challenge London?
Teen Challenge London is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Rev STEPHEN JOHN DERBYSHIRE. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Teen Challenge London operate?
Teen Challenge London operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Teen Challenge London a registered charity?
Yes — Teen Challenge London is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1069777.
Details
WILKERSON HOUSE
UPHALL ROAD
ILFORD
IG1 2JJ
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