# Launch It Trust

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1086850
- **Other names:** LONDON YOUTH SUPPORT TRUST, LAUNCH IT TRUST
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** May 31, 2001
- **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=1086850


## Contact

- **Address:** Launch It Trust, Unit 2, Angel Yard, 34 Snells Park, LONDON
- **Postcode:** N18 2FD
- **Phone:** 02088854920
- **Email:** info@launchit.org.uk
- **Website:** www.launchit.org.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO PROMOTE BY ALL CHARITABLE MEANS THE MENTAL, SPIRITUAL, MORAL AND PHYSICAL DEVELOPMENT AND IMPROVEMENT OF YOUNG PEOPLE ACROSS THE UK AND TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR THEM TO DEVELOP THEIR FULL CAPACITIES AND ENABLE THEM TO BECOME RESPONSIBLE MEMBERS OF SOCIETY SO THAT THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE MAY BE IMPROVED, TO INCLUDE: 1. ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE BY THE PROVISION, ENCOURAGEMENT AND PROMOTION OF EDUCATION, INSTRUCTION OR TRAINING IN PROFESSIONS, VOCATIONS, INDUSTRIES, CRAFTS, TRADE OR THE SKILLS NEEDED IN EMPLOYMENT; 2. RELIEVING POVERTY AMONGST YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH THE PROVISION OF ASSISTANCE (INCLUDING FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE, ACCOMMODATION OR PREMISES) AND ENCOURAGEMENT WHILST THEIR EDUCATION IS BEING ADVANCED AS AFORESAID OR WHILST THEY ARE IN THE PROCESS OF ESTABLISHING NEW BUSINESSES OR PREPARING FOR, ENTERING UPON OR ENGAGING IN A PROFESSION, TRADE, CRAFT OR SERVICE; AND 3. ARRANGING PERIODS OF VOLUNTARY WORK IN THE COMMUNITY 2. TO FURTHER SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES, WHETHER IN CO-OPERATION WITH THE PRINCE'S TRUST OR OTHERWISE, AS THE TRUSTEES IN THEIR ABSOLUTE DISCRETION THINK FIT.

**Activities:** The activities of the Launch It Trust continue to be the provision of business support and subsidised workspace units to start-up businesses, many of whom are also supported by The Prince's Trust.

**Area of benefit:** GREATER LONDON




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Provides Human Resources, Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space, Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** General Charitable Purposes, Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £1016017 | £881910 | £379584 | 9 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £760304 | £778287 | £245477 | 9 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £1440960 | £1334809 | £263460 | 10 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £748688 | £656852 | £157309 | 5 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £622698 | £595741 | £65473 | 6 |



## Trustees

- **LORD HOWARD OF PENRITH** (Chair)
- ABHAY VARMA — appointed Oct. 18, 2023
- EARL MICHAEL ST ALDWYN
- Gabrielle Boyle — appointed Dec. 7, 2022
- JAN PETHICK
- Joanna Rowelle — appointed June 26, 2013
- Leone Catriona McKinley — appointed Dec. 7, 2022
- REBECCA BYRNE
- Rachel Stockey — appointed July 2, 2025
- Sarah Kong — appointed March 1, 2024