City Year UK
Also known as: City Year London, City Youth Limited
For the public benefit to promote the education (including social and physical training) of people under the age of 25 years in the UK, including by organising and assisting with the provision of volunteers to schools to act as tutors, mentors and role models to students.
Activities & Mission
For the public benefit to promote the education (including social and physical training) of people under the age of 25 years in the UK, including by organising and assisting with the provision of volunteers to schools to act as tutors, mentors and role models to students.
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 30% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 2063). How is this calculated?
Higher than 19% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 17% of UK Education 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 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £2,639,983 | £2,617,839 | £2,320,900 | £472,127 | £472,127 | 50 / 111 |
| 2023 | £2,617,220 | £2,594,529 | £2,287,690 | £449,983 | £449,983 | 48 / 103 |
| 2022 | £3,103,857 | £3,070,412 | £2,768,416 | £427,292 | £427,292 | 69 / 138 |
| 2021 | £2,768,608 | £2,686,389 | £2,434,096 | £393,847 | £393,847 | 45 / 169 |
| 2020 | £2,676,173 | £2,654,683 | £2,362,320 | £311,968 | £311,968 | 42 / 130 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about City Year UK
What does City Year UK do?
For the public benefit to promote the education (including social and physical training) of people under the age of 25 years in the UK, including by organising and assisting with the provision of volunteers to schools to act as tutors, mentors and role models to students.
How much income did City Year UK report in 2024?
City Year UK reported total income of £2.64m and reported expenditure of £2.62m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is City Year UK?
City Year UK has a program ratio of 87.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 30% of UK Education charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 2063 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was City Year UK registered as a charity?
City Year UK was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 August 2009 as charity number 1131350. It has been registered for 17 years.
Who runs City Year UK?
City Year UK is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Matthew Davies. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does City Year UK operate?
City Year UK operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is City Year UK a registered charity?
Yes — City Year UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1131350.
Details
LONDON
N1 9JP
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- City Year London
- City Youth Limited
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated