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
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that net incoming resources increased to £43,816 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total net assets of £1,923,552. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,423,552, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately £489,000 (equivalent to six months' expenditure). The auditor confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to be 6 months' expenditure. This amounts to approximately £489,000.” — page 8
“The Chief Executive is a Trustee of the TCL Reuse Charity. Teen Challenge leases a property to TLC Reuse under a formal commercial lease. During the year ended 31 March 2025, rent of £60,000 (2024: £60,000) was charged to Teen Challenge. There was no rent outstanding at the year end (2024: £NIL). The lease was entered into on normal commercial terms and at a market rental value. No other benefits were provided to, or received from, TCL Reuse during the year. There is also a interest free loan due from TCL-Re use of £15,000 (2024 : £15,000).” — page 31
“The Chief Executive is a Trustee of the Centre for Excellence in Education and Training. During the year ended 31 March 2025 rent of £1,200 (2024 : £800) was received for room hire. No rent was outstanding at the year end (2024 : £NIL).” — page 31
“The Chief Executive is a Trustee of the TCL Reuse Charity. Teen Challenge leases a property to TLC Reuse under a formal commercial lease. During the year ended 31 March 2025, rent of £60,000 (2024: £60,000) was charged to Teen Challenge. There was no rent outstanding at the year end (2024: £NIL). The lease was entered into on normal commercial terms and at a market rental value. No other benefits were provided to, or received from, TCL Reuse during the year. There is also a interest free loan due from TCL-Re use of £15,000 (2024 : £15,000).” — page 31
“The Chief Executive is a Trustee of the Centre for Excellence in Education and Training. During the year ended 31 March 2025 rent of £1,200 (2024 : £800) was received for room hire. No rent was outstanding at the year end (2024 : £NIL).” — page 31
“The Chief Executive is a Trustee of the TCL Reuse Charity. Teen Challenge leases a property to TLC Reuse under a formal commercial lease. During the year ended 31 March 2025, rent of £60,000 (2024: £60,000) was charged to Teen Challenge. There was no rent outstanding at the year end (2024: £NIL). The lease was entered into on normal commercial terms and at a market rental value. No other benefits were provided to, or received from, TCL Reuse during the year. There is also a interest free loan due from TCL-Re use of £15,000 (2024 : £15,000).” — page 31
“The Chief Executive is a Trustee of the Centre for Excellence in Education and Training. During the year ended 31 March 2025 rent of £1,200 (2024 : £800) was received for room hire. No rent was outstanding at the year end (2024 : £NIL).” — page 31
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/06/2024)
- Received assets from another charity (15/03/2024)
Trustees
- Rev STEPHEN JOHN DERBYSHIREchair
- Dr Leroy Logan
- Rev CHRISTOPHER TERRY SCOTT
- Rev David Charles Langton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.0m | £978k |
| 31/03/2024 | £979k | £839k |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.3m | £717k |
| 31/03/2022 | £737k | £590k |
| 31/03/2021 | £683k | £482k |
Common questions
Is TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that net incoming resources increased to £43,816 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total net assets of £1,923,552. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £1,423,552, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately £489,000 (equivalent to six months' expenditure). The auditor confirmed that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Caton Fry & Co Ltd.
Who funds TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON as a grant recipient include GREENFORD GOSPEL CHURCH TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GREENFORD GOSPEL CHURCH TRUST | FY2023 | £4k | Mission Support |
| GREENFORD GOSPEL CHURCH TRUST | FY2024 | £4k | Helping people break free from drug and alcohol addiction |
| GREENFORD GOSPEL CHURCH TRUST | FY2025 | £4k | Grants to Teen Challenge London |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BLYTH WATSON CHARITABLE TRUST | 2 | £12k |
| LONDON CATALYST | 2 | £11k |
| THE ORDER OF FRIARS MINOR | 1 | £1.0m |
| ROYAL DOCKS TRUST (LONDON) | 1 | £120k |
| TRUST FOR LONDON | 1 | £96k |
| THE J A R CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £80k |
| CRIPPLEGATE FOUNDATION | 1 | £63k |
| The Portal Trust | 1 | £40k |
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- STREETS OF LONDON
- STREET STORAGE
- THE SOCIETY OF ST JAMES
- London Homelessness Foundation
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| 3.13 | £1.4m | £80,001 - £90,000 | — | below | — | no doubt |
| YELDALL CHRISTIAN CENTRES | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| STREETS OF LONDON | £482k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| STREET STORAGE | £353k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SOCIETY OF ST JAMES | £17.9m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |