STREETS OF GROWTH
Streets of Growth are community-led organisation, based in Tower Hamlets, specialising in youth leadership development and sustained neighbourhood transformation. We design and deliver high impacting leadership programmes with high-risk young people (15-25 yrs) coaching, and enabling them to move out of social, economic, educational disaffection, violence and poverty.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a total surplus of £31,763 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total funds carried forward at £650,702. The trustees confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, noting sufficient resources to meet liabilities as they fall due.
What the accounts disclose
“During 2025/26, our focus is to increase unrestricted income and strengthen free reserves towards the three-month target” — page 34
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Trustees
- Rakesh Sundchair
- ANTHONY DONATELLI
- Brian Manu-Gyamif
- RUHEL MIAH
- Raffaella Copper
- Sohail Raja
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £679k | £647k |
| 31/08/2024 | £687k | £685k |
| 31/08/2023 | £766k | £562k |
| 31/08/2022 | £455k | £368k |
| 31/08/2021 | £368k | £219k |
Common questions
Is STREETS OF GROWTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a total surplus of £31,763 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total funds carried forward at £650,702. The trustees confirmed that there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, noting sufficient resources to meet liabilities as they fall due. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds STREETS OF GROWTH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name STREETS OF GROWTH as a grant recipient include IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION, THE WILLIAM WATES MEMORIAL TRUST, THE LINDER FOUNDATION, THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC, EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £100k | Grants to Impetus portfolio partners |
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £50k | Grants payable to portfolio charities |
| THE WILLIAM WATES MEMORIAL TRUST | FY2022 | £30k | |
| THE LINDER FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £20k | General Charitable Causes |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | FY2023 | £18k | |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £18k | Support for Young People |
| The Portal Trust | FY2023 | £16k | INSPIRE Fashion Programme |
| THE A B CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £15k | The Justice System and penal reform |
| The Ashley Family Foundation | FY2023 | £10k | |
| The Ashley Family Foundation | FY2024 | £10k | |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £7k | Education support for young people |
| The Merchant Taylors' Foundation | FY2022 | £5k | Small Grants Scheme |
| LORD BARNBY'S FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/06/2026 | £20k | Threads Through History (provisional title) |
| A B Charitable Trust | 22/09/2025 | £25k | A grant to Streets of Growth |
| City Bridge Foundation | 24/03/2025 | £196k | Grant to Streets of Growth |
| A B Charitable Trust | 10/10/2024 | £25k | A grant to Streets of Growth |
| Sport England | 03/10/2023 | £3k | BoxFit programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/08/2023 | £10k | MH - Skills for Summer |
| Greater London Authority | 26/01/2023 | £51k | Inspire Talent |
| A B Charitable Trust | 21/04/2022 | £15k | A grant to Streets of Growth |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/09/2021 | £10k | The Manor Music Hub 2022 |
| UK government | 25/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| Greater London Authority | 15/06/2020 | £25k | Grant to Multi-Media Space for Young People |
| Greater London Authority | 30/05/2020 | £25k | Strategic Investment Fund (SIF) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/05/2018 | £10k | Inspire Programme |
| City Bridge Foundation | 08/09/2017 | £33k | Grant to Streets of Growth |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/06/2010 | £10k | Re-Cycle Bike Restoration Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/06/2009 | £127k | Change Leader Network (CLN) |