Barking & Dagenham Youth Zone
Also known as: Future
To help and educate children and young people resident in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, and surrounding areas, through their leisure time activities by promoting their full physical and spiritual potential in order that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society, and that their conditions in life may improve.
Activities & Mission
To help and educate children and young people resident in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, and surrounding areas, through their leisure time activities by promoting their full physical and spiritual potential in order that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society, and that their conditions in life may improve.
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.
Local Authority
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 93% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 76% 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 | £1,806,315 | £2,086,278 | £2,086,278 | £6,956,931 | £1,676,456 | 89 / 45 |
| 2024 | £1,836,417 | £2,063,150 | £2,046,358 | £7,236,893 | £2,203,629 | 73 / 30 |
| 2023 | £1,542,301 | £1,884,333 | £1,872,559 | £7,463,626 | £2,402,835 | 70 / 20 |
| 2022 | £1,857,215 | £1,759,572 | £1,670,190 | £7,805,658 | £2,309,931 | 61 / 20 |
| 2021 | £2,461,440 | £1,452,906 | £1,384,523 | £7,708,015 | £2,277,394 | 70 / 20 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Barking & Dagenham Youth Zone
What does Barking & Dagenham Youth Zone do?
To help and educate children and young people resident in the London Borough of Barking and Dagenham, and surrounding areas, through their leisure time activities by promoting their full physical and spiritual potential in order that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society, and that their conditions in life may improve.
How much income did Barking & Dagenham Youth Zone report in 2025?
Barking & Dagenham Youth Zone reported total income of £1.81m and reported expenditure of £2.09m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Barking & Dagenham Youth Zone?
Barking & Dagenham Youth Zone has a program ratio of 115.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 93% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Barking & Dagenham Youth Zone registered as a charity?
Barking & Dagenham Youth Zone was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 March 2017 as charity number 1172247. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Barking & Dagenham Youth Zone?
Barking & Dagenham Youth Zone is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Barking & Dagenham Youth Zone operate?
Barking & Dagenham Youth Zone operates in Barking And Dagenham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Barking & Dagenham Youth Zone a registered charity?
Yes — Barking & Dagenham Youth Zone is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1172247.
Details
201-225 Porters Avenue
DAGENHAM
RM9 5YX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Future
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated