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.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 10% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 787). How is this calculated?
Higher than 32% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 27% of UK Leisure 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 | £5,282,341 | £2,846,372 | £2,576,988 | £7,957,558 | £712,026 | 84 / 111 |
| 2024 | £2,690,020 | £2,383,485 | £2,194,788 | £5,521,589 | £810,874 | 82 / 279 |
| 2023 | £1,754,563 | £1,886,239 | £1,730,019 | £5,215,054 | £562,041 | 74 / 19 |
| 2022 | £1,803,824 | £1,766,560 | £1,601,480 | £5,346,730 | £581,231 | 64 / 60 |
| 2021 | £1,745,436 | £1,339,504 | £1,253,037 | £5,309,466 | £420,550 | 52 / 88 |
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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.
How efficient is Blackburn Youth Zone?
Blackburn Youth Zone has a program ratio of 48.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 10% of UK Leisure charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 787 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
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 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Wayne Anthony Wild. 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.
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