Carlisle Youth Zone
The Youth Zone offers a place to go, something to do and someone to talk to for young people when the schools are closed. There is an affordable cafe and space to chill, as well as sports, arts and enterprise activities and some formal teams and clubs. Young people are clear what the Youth Zone must deliver - an offer that is varied and broad and has something for everyone: a space to be yourself
Activities & Mission
The Youth Zone offers a place to go, something to do and someone to talk to for young people when the schools are closed. There is an affordable cafe and space to chill, as well as sports, arts and enterprise activities and some formal teams and clubs. Young people are clear what the Youth Zone must deliver - an offer that is varied and broad and has something for everyone: a space to be yourself
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 75% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 35% 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 | £1,150,807 | £1,229,901 | £1,165,032 | £3,212,023 | £368,379 | 43 / 49 |
| 2024 | £1,084,017 | £1,068,440 | £1,011,774 | £3,289,563 | £513,662 | 37 / 35 |
| 2023 | £752,058 | £1,072,827 | £1,019,457 | £3,260,197 | £305,982 | 34 / 50 |
| 2022 | £852,612 | £961,858 | £926,120 | £3,594,767 | £238,048 | 39 / 40 |
| 2021 | £937,098 | £910,654 | £881,205 | £3,704,013 | £331,430 | 35 / 30 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Carlisle Youth Zone
What does Carlisle Youth Zone do?
The Youth Zone offers a place to go, something to do and someone to talk to for young people when the schools are closed. There is an affordable cafe and space to chill, as well as sports, arts and enterprise activities and some formal teams and clubs. Young people are clear what the Youth Zone must deliver - an offer that is varied and broad and has something for everyone: a space to be yourself
How much income did Carlisle Youth Zone report in 2025?
Carlisle Youth Zone reported total income of £1.15m and reported expenditure of £1.23m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Carlisle Youth Zone?
Carlisle Youth Zone has a program ratio of 101.2%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 75% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Carlisle Youth Zone registered as a charity?
Carlisle Youth Zone was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 16 March 2010 as charity number 1134974. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Carlisle Youth Zone?
Carlisle Youth Zone is governed by a board of 8 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Carlisle Youth Zone operate?
Carlisle Youth Zone operates in Cumbria, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Carlisle Youth Zone a registered charity?
Yes — Carlisle Youth Zone is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1134974.
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