British Youth Council
The British Youth Council, the national youth council of the UK, aims to empower young people, aged 25 and under, to have a say and be heard in the UK and overseas. This is through a programme of education, research, training, volunteering, representation and advocacy opportunities. The charity is membership based & exclusively youth-led. It was formerly registered no. 305973 until 31 March 2009.
Activities & Mission
The British Youth Council, the national youth council of the UK, aims to empower young people, aged 25 and under, to have a say and be heard in the UK and overseas. This is through a programme of education, research, training, volunteering, representation and advocacy opportunities. The charity is membership based & exclusively youth-led. It was formerly registered no. 305973 until 31 March 2009.
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.
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Financial Efficiency
Higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 19% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 13% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2022.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | £825,671 | £830,314 | £702,804 | £174,451 | £83,388 | 19 / 700 |
| 2021 | £758,052 | £756,567 | £641,838 | £179,094 | £87,327 | 18 / 700 |
| 2020 | £960,325 | £967,143 | £873,383 | £177,609 | £87,803 | 17 / 850 |
| 2019 | £970,932 | £913,068 | £821,574 | £184,427 | £91,541 | 16 / 819 |
| 2018 | £786,021 | £890,416 | £830,593 | £126,563 | £84,138 | 14 / 810 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about British Youth Council
What does British Youth Council do?
The British Youth Council, the national youth council of the UK, aims to empower young people, aged 25 and under, to have a say and be heard in the UK and overseas. This is through a programme of education, research, training, volunteering, representation and advocacy opportunities. The charity is membership based & exclusively youth-led. It was formerly registered no. 305973 until 31 March 2009.
How much income did British Youth Council report in 2022?
British Youth Council reported total income of £826k and reported expenditure of £830k for the financial year ending 2022, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is British Youth Council?
British Youth Council has a program ratio of 85.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was British Youth Council registered as a charity?
British Youth Council was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 17 March 2008 as charity number 1123224. It has been registered for 18 years.
Who runs British Youth Council?
British Youth Council is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Zara Khan. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does British Youth Council operate?
British Youth Council operates across 3 areas: Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is British Youth Council a registered charity?
Yes — British Youth Council is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1123224.
Details
7-14 Great Dover Street
LONDON
SE1 4YR
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