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Blackburn Youth Zone

The Youth Zone's principle activity is the provision of a purpose built, world class 21st century facility for sport and recreation in Blackburn for young people aged 8-18 years old. The Youth Zone delivers a range of high quality universal youth work services, seven days a week, which will be accessed voluntarily by young people on a membership basis.

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Activities & Mission

The Youth Zone's principle activity is the provision of a purpose built, world class 21st century facility for sport and recreation in Blackburn for young people aged 8-18 years old. The Youth Zone delivers a range of high quality universal youth work services, seven days a week, which will be accessed voluntarily by young people on a membership basis.

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

Latest Income
£5,282,341
Latest Expenditure
£2,846,372

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 48.8%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 90.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 10.6%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £5,088,080
Charitable Activities £19,406
Other Trading £146,993
Investments £27,862
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,576,988
Raising Funds £269,384
Governance £32,856
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£5,282,341
£2,846,372£2,576,988£7,957,558£712,02684 / 111
2024
£2,690,020
£2,383,485£2,194,788£5,521,589£810,87482 / 279
2023
£1,754,563
£1,886,239£1,730,019£5,215,054£562,04174 / 19
2022
£1,803,824
£1,766,560£1,601,480£5,346,730£581,23164 / 60
2021
£1,745,436
£1,339,504£1,253,037£5,309,466£420,55052 / 88

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Blackburn Youth Zone

What does Blackburn Youth Zone do?

The Youth Zone's principle activity is the provision of a purpose built, world class 21st century facility for sport and recreation in Blackburn for young people aged 8-18 years old. The Youth Zone delivers a range of high quality universal youth work services, seven days a week, which will be accessed voluntarily by young people on a membership basis.

How much income did Blackburn Youth Zone report in 2025?

Blackburn Youth Zone reported total income of £5.28m and reported expenditure of £2.85m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Blackburn Youth Zone registered as a charity?

Blackburn Youth Zone was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 13 May 2010 as charity number 1135949. It has been registered for 16 years.

Who runs Blackburn Youth Zone?

Blackburn Youth Zone is governed by a board of 10 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Blackburn Youth Zone operate?

Blackburn Youth Zone operates in Blackburn With Darwen, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Blackburn Youth Zone a registered charity?

Yes — Blackburn Youth Zone is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1135949.

Details

Address
BLACKBURN YOUTH ZONE
JUBILEE STREET
BLACKBURN
BB1 1EP
Registration Date
13 May 2010
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5007894
Charity Number
1135949

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Trustees

Adam Salim Sidat
ANDREW HAROLD GRAHAM
Emma Louise Swan
Jack Harvey Lamb
Julia Bates
Also governs 1 other charity
Kathryn Debra Robinson
Martin Anthony Kelly
Michelle Dixon
Phillip Skupski
Rt Hon John Whitaker Straw
Also governs 1 other charity

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30 July 2026
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