Growth Path Services
We exist to support young people to break free of the cycle of poverty by becoming more independently capable of supporting themselves. We support NEET young people to achieve work experience, qualifications and employability skills.
Objects
3.1 THE PROMOTION FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE PUBLIC OF URBAN OR RURAL REGENERATION IN AREAS OF SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC DEPRIVATION (AND IN PARTICULAR FOR THE BENEFIT OF THE COMMUNITY IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT) BY ANY OR ALL OF THE FOLLOWING MEANS:-3.1.1 THE RELIEF OF FINANCIAL HARDSHIP;3.1.2 THE RELIEF OF UNEMPLOYMENT;3.1.3 THE ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION, TRAINING OR RETRAINING, PARTICULARLY AMONG UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE AND PROVIDING UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE WITH WORK EXPERIENCE;3.1.4 THE PROVISION OF FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, TECHNICAL ASSISTANCE OR BUSINESS ADVICE OR CONSULTANCY IN ORDER TO PROVIDE TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES FOR UNEMPLOYED PEOPLE IN CASES OFFINANCIAL OR OTHER CHARITABLE NEED THROUGH HELP:(I) IN SETTING UP THEIR OWN BUSINESS, OR (II) TO EXISTING BUSINESSES;3.1.5 THE CREATION OF TRAINING AND EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITIES BY THE PROVISION OF WORKSPACE,BUILDINGS, AND/OR LAND FOR USE ON FAVOURABLE TERMS;3.1.6 THE PROVISION OF HOUSING FOR THOSE WHO ARE IN CONDITIONS OF NEED AND THE IMPROVEMENT OF HOUSING IN THE PUBLIC SECTOR OR IN CHARITABLE OWNERSHIP PROVIDED THAT SUCH POWER SHALL NOT EXTEND TO RELIEVING ANY LOCAL AUTHORITIES OR OTHER BODIES OF A STATUTORY DUTY TO PROVIDE OR IMPROVE HOUSING;3.1.7 THE MAINTENANCE, IMPROVEMENT OR PROVISION OF PUBLIC AMENITIES;3.1.8 THE PRESERVATION OF BUILDINGS OR SITES OF HISTORIC OR ARCHITECTURAL IMPORTANCE;3.1.9 THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR THE PUBLIC AT LARGE OR THOSE WHO BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABLEMENT, FINANCIAL HARDSHIP OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES, HAVE NEED OF SUCH FACILITIES;3.1.10 THE PROTECTION OR CONSERVATION OF THE ENVIRONMENT;3.1.11 THE PROVISION OF PUBLIC HEALTH FACILITIES AND CHILDCARE; AND3.1.12 THE PROMOTION OF PUBLIC SAFETY AND PREVENTION OF CRIME; AND3.2 SUCH OTHER MEANS AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE DETERMINED SUBJECT TO THE PRIOR WRITTEN CONSENT OF THE CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The charity reported a surplus for the year, increasing its total funds to £383,448. Unrestricted reserves stood at £188,351, which exceeds the stated policy target of holding three months' running costs. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity to hold the minimum unrestricted reserves necessary to enable the charity to meet its commitments for a minimum period of three months.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 1
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 1
- Government income: £37,446 — contracts £18,723 (3), grants £18,723 (3); 9% of the £425,557 total gross income on the same return
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 2
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Trustees
- Denise Peachchair
- Maisie Haddock-Garey
- Matthew Peniket
- Othman Usman
- Ryan Singh
- Susan Byrne
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £518k | £356k |
| 31/03/2025 | £426k | £428k |
| 31/03/2024 | £457k | £309k |
| 31/03/2023 | £245k | £261k |
| 31/03/2022 | £189k | £268k |
Common questions
Is Growth Path Services financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The charity reported a surplus for the year, increasing its total funds to £383,448. Unrestricted reserves stood at £188,351, which exceeds the stated policy target of holding three months' running costs. The accounts were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Growth Path Services?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Growth Path Services as a grant recipient include THE ENERGY SAVING TRUST FOUNDATION, THE E H SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST, THE SAINTBURY TRUST, THE GRIMMITT TRUST, THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ENERGY SAVING TRUST FOUNDATION | FY2025 | Unverified read£39k | |
| THE ENERGY SAVING TRUST FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £39k | Not specified in grant list, detailed in Trustees' Report |
| THE E H SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £10k | |
| THE E H SMITH CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | Unverified read£10k | |
| THE SAINTBURY TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | Relief of those in Need by reason of Youth, Age, Ill-Health, Disability, Financial Hardship or other Disadvantage |
| THE GRIMMITT TRUST | FY2023 | £3k | |
| THE GRIMMITT TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE GRIMMITT TRUST | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | FY2023 | £2k | Community Projects and Engagement |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | Children and Youth |
| THE EDWARD AND DOROTHY CADBURY TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | Community Inclusion and Engagement |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | Children and Youth |
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | Education and Training |
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k | Grants to Impetus portfolio partners |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/04/2026 | £20k | Empowering NEET young people to gain work experience and qualifications |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/11/2024 | £20k | Traineeships supporting vulnerable young people to employment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/07/2023 | £10k | Not NEET Now |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/03/2023 | £495k | KRT - Stable for the Future |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/02/2022 | £10k | The Win-Win Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/11/2018 | £10k | Kingstanding Gardens |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/07/2018 | £47k | TPP3 - Cook Together, Eat Together, Live Together |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/03/2016 | £10k | Cook Well, Eat Well, Live Well |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/09/2013 | £345k | Kingstanding - Raising Aspiration and Attainment |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/01/2013 | £8k | Kingstanding Regeneration through Community Action |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/02/2010 | £10k | Trust in Kingstanding |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| E C GRAHAM BELFORD CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | 1 | £15k |
| THE W H SMITH GROUP CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £1k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Growth Path Services | £518k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| STEP FORWARD (TOWER HAMLETS) | £326k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BUILDING FOUNDATIONS | £108k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORTH TYNE YOUTH | £91k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |