The Switchback Initiative
- Country
- England & Wales
- Charity number
- 1125100
- Status
- Registered
- Registered
- July 21, 2008
- Legal form
- Charitable company
- Area of benefit
- London
Address
- Address
- SWITCHBACK
3RD FLOOR
NORVIN HOUSE
45-55 COMMERCIAL STREET
LONDON
Contact
- Phone
- 02076508989
- [email protected]
- Website
switchback.org.uk
Activities
Switchback is an intensive mentoring programme. Switchback Mentors help 18-30 year old male offenders - Trainees - make real, long-lasting change after their release from prison. By combining a personalised, intensive mentoring relationship with a practical programme, we are able to make employment a realistic prospect for this vulnerable group.Formerly registered as charity number 1121672.
Objects: A) The Care And Resettlement And Rehabilitation Of Offenders, And Those At Risk Of Offending;b) The Advancement Of Education, Training And Employment Opportunities Of Offenders And Those At Risk Of Re-Offending So As To Advance Them In Life And Assist Them In Avoiding Re-Offending.c) To Provide Advice, Guidance, Information And Support To Offenders And Those At Risk Of Offending.d) The Promotion Of Such Other Purposes Being Exclusively Charitable According To The Law Of England And Wales As The Trustees May From Time To Time Determine.
Classification
- How
- Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- What
- General Charitable Purposes, Other Charitable Purposes
- Who
- Children/young People, Other Defined Groups
Areas of operation
- Region
- Throughout London
Finances
| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees | Accounts |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £1,552,479 | £1,413,469 | £1,126,060 | 25 | |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £1,219,788 | £1,216,990 | £987,050 | 24 | |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £1,151,335 | £1,151,342 | £984,252 | 23 | |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £914,653 | £859,676 | £984,259 | 17 | |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £756,305 | £612,981 | £929,282 | 13 |
Trustees
| Name | Appointed |
|---|---|
| Julie Pal (Chair) | Dec. 3, 2025 |
| Burphy Momponga ZUMU | Dec. 2, 2020 |
| Gillian MCMILLAN | Dec. 9, 2019 |
| Harriette Tillott | Feb. 9, 2024 |
| Kirsten Marie Westlake | Dec. 3, 2025 |
| Monalisa Jasmine Florence Ashley-Tagoe | Feb. 9, 2024 |
| Nicola Hurley | Feb. 9, 2024 |
| Omar Steven Mentesh | Jan. 29, 2025 |
| Oscar Luke O'Mara | Dec. 3, 2025 |
| Simon Richard James Fell | Dec. 3, 2025 |