Skip to main content Skip to navigation

Thinkforward (uk)

Also known as: Thinkforward

ThinkForward is a breakthrough programme which intervenes early to ensure that disengaged young people make a successful transition from education into employment. ThinkForward works with schools to identify young people entering their GCSE years who are most at risk of being unemployed when they leave school, and commits to supporting them for five years through their transition into employment.

Email Charity

Activities & Mission

ThinkForward is a breakthrough programme which intervenes early to ensure that disengaged young people make a successful transition from education into employment. ThinkForward works with schools to identify young people entering their GCSE years who are most at risk of being unemployed when they leave school, and commits to supporting them for five years through their transition into employment.

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

Region

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,385,398
Latest Expenditure
£2,784,818

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 107.9%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 92.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 8.2%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £1,777,222
Charitable Activities £604,960
Other Trading £0
Investments £3,216
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,574,829
Raising Funds £209,989
Governance £17,635
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
£2,385,398
£2,784,818£2,574,829£808,261£70,00046 / 300
2024
£2,745,222
£2,688,589£2,465,023£1,207,681£1,130,00046 / 300
2023
£2,644,772
£2,572,210£2,352,814£1,151,048£1,076,00039 / 300
2022
£2,376,041
£2,246,175£2,020,896£1,078,486£970,00045 / 300
2021
£2,460,421
£2,422,890£2,164,045£948,620£911,00847 / 300

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Thinkforward (uk)

What does Thinkforward (uk) do?

ThinkForward is a breakthrough programme which intervenes early to ensure that disengaged young people make a successful transition from education into employment. ThinkForward works with schools to identify young people entering their GCSE years who are most at risk of being unemployed when they leave school, and commits to supporting them for five years through their transition into employment.

How much income did Thinkforward (uk) report in 2025?

Thinkforward (uk) reported total income of £2.39m and reported expenditure of £2.78m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Thinkforward (uk) registered as a charity?

Thinkforward (uk) was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 July 2013 as charity number 1152862. It has been registered for 13 years.

Who runs Thinkforward (uk)?

Thinkforward (uk) is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Matthew Tate. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Thinkforward (uk) operate?

Thinkforward (uk) operates across 3 areas: Kent, Nottinghamshire and London.

Is Thinkforward (uk) a registered charity?

Yes — Thinkforward (uk) is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1152862.

Details

Address
ThinkForward
167-169 Great Portland Street
5th Floor
London
W1W 5PF
Registration Date
15 July 2013
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5034406
Charity Number
1152862

Is this your charity?

Add your logo, photos and tell the story behind the numbers in your own words. Free for our first 50 launch partners.

Claim this listing Learn more about premium profiles

Trustees

Matthew Tate Chair
Adam Bailey
Arnaud Vaganay
DANIEL EASTERBROOK
Keith MacDonald
Also governs 1 other charity
Laura Fauvel
Roxanna Patel
Ryan Cockell Whitehead
Ryan Daniel Cockell Whitehead
Simon Davidson

Also Known As

  • Thinkforward

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
Report a data issue