Teen Challenge UK
Also known as: Teen Challenge
The main object of the charity is to help young people with life controlling problems to become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well and spiritually alive.
Activities & Mission
The main object of the charity is to help young people with life controlling problems to become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well and spiritually alive.
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 66% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 1170). How is this calculated?
Higher than 48% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% of UK Beneficiary group 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 | £3,729,506 | £3,777,419 | £3,708,376 | £4,419,159 | £706,916 | 60 / 105 |
| 2024 | £2,999,196 | £3,273,405 | £3,201,722 | £4,467,072 | £724,272 | 64 / 0 |
| 2023 | £3,057,911 | £3,054,437 | £3,007,326 | £4,741,281 | £882,062 | 55 / 60 |
| 2022 | £2,739,786 | £2,764,919 | £2,723,350 | £4,737,807 | £943,708 | 56 / 600 |
| 2021 | £2,549,508 | £2,668,959 | £2,623,427 | £4,762,940 | £910,856 | 58 / 600 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Teen Challenge UK
What does Teen Challenge UK do?
The main object of the charity is to help young people with life controlling problems to become mentally sound, emotionally balanced, socially adjusted, physically well and spiritually alive.
How much income did Teen Challenge UK report in 2025?
Teen Challenge UK reported total income of £3.73m and reported expenditure of £3.78m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Teen Challenge UK?
Teen Challenge UK has a program ratio of 99.4%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 66% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 1170 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Teen Challenge UK registered as a charity?
Teen Challenge UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 14 April 1988 as charity number 298900. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs Teen Challenge UK?
Teen Challenge UK is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Teen Challenge UK operate?
Teen Challenge UK operates across 2 areas: Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Teen Challenge UK a registered charity?
Yes — Teen Challenge UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 298900.
Details
Willoughby House
Station Road
Upper Broughton
Melton Mowbray
LE14 3BH
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Also Known As
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 30 July 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated