Croydon Youth Information And Counselling Service Limited
Also known as: Croydon Drop in Support for Young People, Drop in and Talkbus, Talkbus
Croydon Drop In is a free, confidential counselling, advocacy, outreach and health education charity who support infants, children & young people between the ages of 2 - 25 and families who live, study or work in the London Borough of Croydon. Drop In has a mobile unit know as Talkbus which travels across the Borough delivering our services to our community in their own environments.
Activities & Mission
Croydon Drop In is a free, confidential counselling, advocacy, outreach and health education charity who support infants, children & young people between the ages of 2 - 25 and families who live, study or work in the London Borough of Croydon. Drop In has a mobile unit know as Talkbus which travels across the Borough delivering our services to our community in their own environments.
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 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 61% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 58% 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 | £1,847,340 | £1,772,191 | £1,763,639 | £1,199,168 | £614,615 | 51 / 5 |
| 2024 | £1,922,794 | £1,576,186 | £1,568,635 | £1,124,019 | £503,562 | 48 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,572,155 | £1,541,843 | £1,534,213 | £627,397 | £329,915 | 48 / 0 |
| 2022 | £1,358,027 | £1,216,240 | £1,209,205 | £597,085 | £597,085 | 46 / 6 |
| 2021 | £953,588 | £881,718 | £881,718 | £455,298 | £453,919 | 36 / 10 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Croydon Youth Information And Counselling Service Limited
What does Croydon Youth Information And Counselling Service Limited do?
Croydon Drop In is a free, confidential counselling, advocacy, outreach and health education charity who support infants, children & young people between the ages of 2 - 25 and families who live, study or work in the London Borough of Croydon. Drop In has a mobile unit know as Talkbus which travels across the Borough delivering our services to our community in their own environments.
How much income did Croydon Youth Information And Counselling Service Limited report in 2025?
Croydon Youth Information And Counselling Service Limited reported total income of £1.85m and reported expenditure of £1.77m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Croydon Youth Information And Counselling Service Limited?
Croydon Youth Information And Counselling Service Limited has a program ratio of 95.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 55% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Croydon Youth Information And Counselling Service Limited registered as a charity?
Croydon Youth Information And Counselling Service Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 26 September 1995 as charity number 1049307. It has been registered for 31 years.
Who runs Croydon Youth Information And Counselling Service Limited?
Croydon Youth Information And Counselling Service Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Roger King. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Croydon Youth Information And Counselling Service Limited operate?
Croydon Youth Information And Counselling Service Limited operates in Croydon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Croydon Youth Information And Counselling Service Limited a registered charity?
Yes — Croydon Youth Information And Counselling Service Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1049307.
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Also Known As
- Croydon Drop in Support for Young People
- Drop in and Talkbus
- Talkbus
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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