The Turning Point Trust
End poverty transform lives restore hope
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Turning Point works in Kenya to relieve poverty amongst children, mainly in the large slum of Kibera, Nairobi. We provide food, clothing, assist with access to education and basic health-care, and help with emotional and spiritual development. We work by invitation from the local slum community. Our income comes mainly from some supporting churches and a growing network of supporters.
To demonstrate God’s concern for people experiencing poverty through holistic education programmes that relieve poverty, transform lives and restore hope among vulnerable children and families in Kibera.
Jo and Jon Parsons encountered children in central Kibera who were not being reached by larger relief organizations. After other organizations lacked the capacity to act, local and international NGOs encouraged them to establish the work themselves. They registered the …
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Frequently asked questions about The Turning Point Trust
The Turning Point Trust is a registered education nonprofit based in Woking, England, United Kingdom. It is registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. It was founded in 2002 and has been operating for 24 years. GiveRadar's Integrity Assessment for the organization is 78/100, which reflects how much public information is available, not whether the charity is legitimate. The organization reports £213K in annual revenue. 7 officers and directors are publicly disclosed. No red flags have been detected.
Based on official filings, The Turning Point Trust has £213K in annual revenue. Its revenue is below the peer average of £910K. Create a free GiveRadar account to view the complete financial breakdown with year-over-year trends.
Turning Point works in Kenya to relieve poverty amongst children, mainly in the large slum of Kibera, Nairobi. We provide food, clothing, assist with access to education and basic health-care, and help with emotional and spiritual development. We work by invitation from the local slum community. Our income comes mainly from some supporting churches and a growing network of supporters. The Turning Point Trust is classified as an education organization registered in United Kingdom. The organization was founded in 2002.
The Turning Point Trust is an unincorporated association, a group of people who agree to come together for a common charitable purpose. This is the simplest legal structure: it has no separate legal identity, so contracts and property must be held by individual trustees on behalf of the charity.
The Turning Point Trust's registered charity number is 1091025. You can use it to look up the organization on the Charity Commission register.
The Turning Point Trust is located in Woking, England, United Kingdom. The organization was established in 2002 and has been active for 24 years.
The Turning Point Trust is based in Woking in England. The Charity Commission for England and Wales (CCEW) is the primary regulator. Scotland has its own regulator (OSCR), and Northern Ireland has the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland (CCNI). A charity registered with the CCEW may operate across the whole of the UK or internationally.
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Quick facts about The Turning Point Trust
- What is The Turning Point Trust?
- The Turning Point Trust is a education unincorporated association based in Woking, United Kingdom. Turning Point works in Kenya to relieve poverty amongst children, mainly in the large slum of Kibera, Nairobi. We provide food, clothing, assist with access to education and basic health-care, and help with emotional and spiritual development. We work by invitation from the local slum community. Our income comes mainly from some supporting churches and a growing network of supporters.
- When was The Turning Point Trust founded?
- The Turning Point Trust was founded in 2002.
- Where is The Turning Point Trust located?
- Headquartered in Woking, England, United Kingdom.
- What is The Turning Point Trust's annual budget?
- Annual revenue for fiscal year 2024 is £212,509.
- Is The Turning Point Trust trustworthy?
- The Turning Point Trust has a GiveRadar Integrity Assessment of 78 out of 100 (Strong 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 Turning Point Trust's website?
- https://www.tptrust.org
- Are donations to The Turning Point Trust 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.