# THE SWITCHBACK INITIATIVE

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1125100
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** July 21, 2008
- **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=1125100


## Contact

- **Address:** SWITCHBACK, 3RD FLOOR, NORVIN HOUSE, 45-55 COMMERCIAL STREET, LONDON
- **Phone:** 02076508989
- **Email:** finance@switchback.org.uk
- **Website:** www.switchback.org.uk



## Activities

**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.

**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.

**Area of benefit:** LONDON




## 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

- Throughout London



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | £1552479 | £1413469 | £1126060 | 25 |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £1219788 | £1216990 | £987050 | 24 |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £1151335 | £1151342 | £984252 | 23 |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £914653 | £859676 | £984259 | 17 |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £756305 | £612981 | £929282 | 13 |



## Trustees

- **Julie Pal** (Chair) — appointed Dec. 3, 2025
- Burphy Momponga ZUMU — appointed Dec. 2, 2020
- Gillian MCMILLAN — appointed Dec. 9, 2019
- Harriette Tillott — appointed Feb. 9, 2024
- Kirsten Marie Westlake — appointed Dec. 3, 2025
- Monalisa Jasmine Florence Ashley-Tagoe — appointed Feb. 9, 2024
- Nicola Hurley — appointed Feb. 9, 2024
- Omar Steven Mentesh — appointed Jan. 29, 2025
- Oscar Luke O'Mara — appointed Dec. 3, 2025
- Simon Richard James Fell — appointed Dec. 3, 2025