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The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt)

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Integrity Assessment
Partial transparency
65/100 · methodology

About The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt)

JoLt was set up in 1983 and is run on a totally voluntary basis. Every 2 years, JoLt organises expeditions all over the world for groups of young people (from 14 to 21 years) with significant disadvantages (they are disabled or ill, or have been neglected or abused). These are tiring, taxing but hugely rewarding journeys. Each young person is expected to fundraise; donations make up the balance.

Founded
Size
micro

Focus areas & reach

· What they work on and where
Youth Development

How it stacks up against peers

· vs. 8 similar youth development in United Kingdom
Integrity Assessment This charity: 65
Peer average: 88

Red flags

· All clear
Charity Commission removal
Open investigations
Governance scandals
Related-party deals
Excessive exec comp

Common questions

· Auto-generated from filings + methodology

The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt) is a registered youth development nonprofit, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2001 and has been operating for 25 years. Its registration number is 1088591. It has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 (Partial transparency), indicating some public data is available but key signals are missing. This is below the average of 88/100 for youth development charities in United Kingdom. The organization reports £49K in annual revenue. 5 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.

The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. This score combines five components: Registration (20 pts), Financial Transparency (30 pts), Governance (20 pts), Contact Availability (10 pts), and Data Recency (20 pts), with negative adjustments for any red flags. A score of 65 ('Partial transparency') means some public data is on file but key signals are missing - worth a closer look before donating. For comparison, the average integrity assessment for youth development charities in United Kingdom is 88/100.

The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt) is registered in United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2001 and has been active for 25 years.

Based on official tax filings, The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt) has £49K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £376K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.

The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt) is classified as a Youth Development organization, registered in United Kingdom. By size, it is categorized as a micro organization. It has £49K in annual revenue. The organization has 5 disclosed officers and directors.

No red flags have been detected for The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt). GiveRadar automatically screens charities for concerning patterns including high executive compensation, low program spending, and missing financial filings. Based on available official data, no issues have been identified.

The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100. We recommend reviewing the full profile before making a donation decision. The organization is overseen by the Charity Commission. Visit the The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt) profile on GiveRadar for full details before deciding. GiveRadar provides data for research purposes and does not endorse any organization. Always do your own due diligence.

JoLt was set up in 1983 and is run on a totally voluntary basis. Every 2 years, JoLt organises expeditions all over the world for groups of young people (from 14 to 21 years) with significant disadvantages (they are disabled or ill, or have been neglected or abused). These are tiring, taxing but hugely rewarding journeys. Each young person is expected to fundraise; donations make up the balance. The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt) is classified as a youth development organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2001.

Among youth development charities registered in United Kingdom: The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt)'s GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65/100 is below the peer average of 88/100. Its annual revenue of £49K is below the peer average of £376K.

The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt) is a registered charity in the United Kingdom. If you are a UK taxpayer, your donation may qualify for Gift Aid, which allows the charity to claim an extra 25p for every 1 pound you donate at no cost to you. Higher-rate and additional-rate taxpayers can also claim additional relief on their Self Assessment tax return.

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Annual revenue
£10K-£100K
Source: Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024) why this matters
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Filing history

2 years on file from Charity Commission (UK) (FY2024): revenue, expenses, program spending, assets, and liabilities by fiscal year.

Years on record: FY2024, FY2020.
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Taxes

Tax-deductibility for donors

UK donations qualify for Gift Aid. THE JOURNEY OF A LIFETIME TRUST (JOLT) is registered with the Charity Commission. Eligible UK taxpayers can boost their gift by 25% at no extra cost.

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Leadership

AN
Annabel Natalie Asole
Trustee

Officers & trustees (5)

Source: Public filings

AN
Annabel N•••••• A••••
Trustee
DR
Dr O••••• H•••••
Trustee
EM
Emma R••••••
Trustee
NA
Natasha I••••• D•••••
Trustee
SI
Simon G•••••••
Trustee
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Form filed
£0.0M revenue
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£0.0M revenue
FY2020
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Peer charities

Other youth development in United Kingdom, by integrity assessment

Charity Score Revenue Program %
The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt) This page 65 £48,820 -
Blackheath Montessori Centre Limited 89 £641,907 100%
The Rainbow Centre (marham) 89 £2.0 million 100%
Young Camden Foundation 89 £1.4 million 97%
The Girls' Network 87 £1.3 million 100%
RCT Domestic Abuse Services Limited 87 £1.7 million 100%
Brave Futures 87 £881,344 90%
Ebony Horse Club 87 £582,342 97%
Little Pals Childrens Centre Nursery Ltd 87 £928,516 100%

Sources and verification

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Registration and legal identity
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities
Financial filings
Charity Commission annual returns - Fiscal year 2024 most recent on file.
Officers and trustees
Charity Commission for England and Wales - Register of Charities - 5 disclosed in the public registry.
News and media coverage
GDELT Project + Google News

Data freshness

Last updated
Mar 4, 2026
Profile completeness
65%

What we don't know

Honest gaps - our score reflects transparency, not impact

Executive compensation
Top-officer pay not disclosed
Mission statement
No self-published statement of purpose
Programs & projects
No named programs listed by the charity
Headquarters address
No street address on file
Operating reach
Countries where programs run not specified

Methodology

GiveRadar combines public registry filings, ProPublica Nonprofit Explorer, Charity Navigator, GuideStar, and news archives into a single 0-100 integrity assessment. We don't take a cut of any donation, ever.

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Quick facts about The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt)

What is The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt)?
The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt) is a youth development nonprofit organization, United Kingdom. JoLt was set up in 1983 and is run on a totally voluntary basis. Every 2 years, JoLt organises expeditions all over the world for groups of young people (from 14 to 21 years) with significant disadvantages (they are disabled or ill, or have been neglected or abused). These are tiring, taxing but hugely rewarding journeys. Each young person is expected to fundraise; donations make up the balance.
When was The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt) founded?
The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt) was founded in 2001.
Where is The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt) located?
Headquartered in United Kingdom.
What is The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt)'s annual budget?
Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is approximately £10K-£100K.
Is The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt) trustworthy?
The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt) has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 65 out of 100 (Partial transparency). The score reflects public-data transparency: registration, financial disclosure, governance, contact details, and how recently data was refreshed. It does not measure program impact.
What is The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt)'s registration number?
Registration: 1088591 (United Kingdom).
What is The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt)'s website?
https://jolttrust.org.uk
Are donations to The Journey of a Lifetime Trust (jolt) tax-deductible?
Donations may be tax-deductible for residents of United Kingdom under local rules. US donors should check whether the charity has an equivalency-determination letter or a US-based fiscal sponsor before claiming a deduction.