Action 4 Youth
Also known as: Action4youth
The objects of charity are to help and educate children and young people, through informal education and leisure time activities to develop their physical, mental and spiritual, moral and cultural capabilities, to achieve their full potential, that they may grow up to full maturity, as responsible individuals and members of their communities and society.
Activities & Mission
The objects of charity are to help and educate children and young people, through informal education and leisure time activities to develop their physical, mental and spiritual, moral and cultural capabilities, to achieve their full potential, that they may grow up to full maturity, as responsible individuals and members of their communities and society.
Areas of Operation
Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 32% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,475,584 | £2,445,863 | £2,355,573 | £2,173,849 | £220,000 | 62 / 50 |
| 2024 | £2,756,334 | £2,568,892 | £2,488,382 | £1,152,098 | £788,525 | 60 / 1 |
| 2023 | £2,137,619 | £2,073,349 | £1,983,406 | £963,839 | £765,795 | 64 / 2 |
| 2022 | £1,617,669 | £1,602,357 | £1,520,277 | £909,075 | £739,006 | 37 / 4 |
| 2021 | £1,083,477 | £1,071,311 | £1,071,311 | £881,837 | £704,696 | 25 / 2 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Action 4 Youth
What does Action 4 Youth do?
The objects of charity are to help and educate children and young people, through informal education and leisure time activities to develop their physical, mental and spiritual, moral and cultural capabilities, to achieve their full potential, that they may grow up to full maturity, as responsible individuals and members of their communities and society.
How much income did Action 4 Youth report in 2025?
Action 4 Youth reported total income of £3.48m and reported expenditure of £2.45m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Action 4 Youth?
Action 4 Youth has a program ratio of 67.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Action 4 Youth registered as a charity?
Action 4 Youth was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 February 1994 as charity number 1033626. It has been registered for 32 years.
Who runs Action 4 Youth?
Action 4 Youth is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Alastair Douglas. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Action 4 Youth operate?
Action 4 Youth operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Action 4 Youth a registered charity?
Yes — Action 4 Youth is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1033626.
Details
Aylesbury
Buckinghamshire
HP19 8UN
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Action4youth
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated