# POSITIVE STEPS OLDHAM

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1017247
- **Other names:** NEXT STEPS OLDHAM, OLDHAM COMPACT, OLDHAM EDUCATION, BUSINESS AND GUIDANCE SERVICES
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Feb. 9, 1993
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1017247


## Contact

- **Address:** Positive Steps, 80 Union Street, Oldham
- **Postcode:** OL1 1DJ
- **Phone:** 01616219370
- **Email:** info@positive-steps.org.uk
- **Website:** www.positive-steps.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** (A) TO ADVANCE THE EDUCATION AND TRAINING OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN ORDER TO PREPARE THEM FOR WORKING AND ADULT LIFE; (B) THE RELIEF OF UNEMPLOYMENT FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN SUCH WAYS AS MAY BE THOUGHT FITS, INCLUDING PROVIDING ASSISTANCE TO FIND EMPLOYMENT; (C) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL FACILITIES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE; (D) THE PROMOTION OF PUBLIC SAFETY; (E) THE PREVENTION OF CRIME AND THE REHABILITATION OF YOUNG OFFENDERS; (F) ADVANCING IN LIFE AND HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT, MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS; (G) THE RELIEF OF SICKNESS AND THE PRESERVATION OF HEALTH AMONG PEOPLE RESIDING PERMANENTLY OR TEMPORARILY IN SUCH LOCATIONS AS THE COMPANY IS COMMISSIONED TO DELIVER SERVICES; (H) THE PROVISION OF SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS; (I) TO ASSIST IN THE TREATMENT AND CARE OF PERSONS SUFFERING MENTAL OR PHYSICAL ILLNESS ARISING FROM SUBSTANCE ABUSE OR IN NEED OF REHABILITATION AS A RESULT OF SUCH ILLNESS.

**Activities:** As an independent sector organisation, PSO is unique in England in the way it provides a range of integrated support services for young people. Its organisational mission is:To provide an integrated range of advice, information, guidance and support services which enable all individuals in Oldham and neighbouring boroughs to realise their full potential in work and life.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, Economic/community Development/employment
- **Who:** Children/young People, Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies



## Areas of operation

- Oldham
- Rochdale
- Tameside



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £6697652 | £6735036 | £2596046 | 149 |
| March 31, 2024 | £6345451 | £6280861 | £2698430 | 144 |
| March 31, 2023 | £6211972 | £6436103 | £2589840 | 128 |
| March 31, 2022 | £5630079 | £6435122 | £-4709310 | 130 |
| March 31, 2021 | £6197570 | £7008758 | £-11134985 | 155 |



## Trustees

- **Joanne Marie Forsdike** (Chair) — appointed Oct. 6, 2016
- Aisha Mahmood — appointed March 18, 2025
- Hannah Jane Roberts — appointed July 11, 2014
- Hayley Harewood — appointed Nov. 17, 2023
- Holly Louise Harrison — appointed Oct. 12, 2023
- Iffat Parveen — appointed March 18, 2025
- Kenneth Rustidge — appointed May 28, 2025
- Mezreet Rasul — appointed Aug. 30, 2022
- Umar Nasheen — appointed July 4, 2023
- Vinesh Mistry — appointed Aug. 30, 2022
- Zack Colin Maher — appointed March 18, 2025