Croydon Youth Zone
Also known as: Legacy
Croydon Youth Zone (branded Legacy) exists to provide young people with somewhere safe and inspiring to go in their leisure time. Open 7 days a week and offering up to 20 activities per session, young people can be active, access a hot meal for around £1 and find wider support to help them reach their full potential.
Activities & Mission
Croydon Youth Zone (branded Legacy) exists to provide young people with somewhere safe and inspiring to go in their leisure time. Open 7 days a week and offering up to 20 activities per session, young people can be active, access a hot meal for around £1 and find wider support to help them reach their full potential.
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 97% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 65% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 69% 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 | £1,047,826 | £1,577,189 | £1,573,233 | £6,222,205 | £476,807 | 73 / 80 |
| 2024 | £1,394,787 | £1,639,890 | £1,558,785 | £6,751,566 | £932,533 | 73 / 100 |
| 2023 | £1,120,544 | £1,978,579 | £1,954,160 | £6,996,669 | £1,073,377 | 92 / 20 |
| 2022 | £2,164,535 | £1,952,123 | £1,832,938 | £7,854,704 | £1,589,563 | 90 / 22 |
| 2021 | £1,961,760 | £1,608,955 | £1,544,311 | £7,642,293 | £1,294,216 | 97 / 27 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Croydon Youth Zone
What does Croydon Youth Zone do?
Croydon Youth Zone (branded Legacy) exists to provide young people with somewhere safe and inspiring to go in their leisure time. Open 7 days a week and offering up to 20 activities per session, young people can be active, access a hot meal for around £1 and find wider support to help them reach their full potential.
How much income did Croydon Youth Zone report in 2025?
Croydon Youth Zone reported total income of £1.05m and reported expenditure of £1.58m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Croydon Youth Zone?
Croydon Youth Zone has a program ratio of 150.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 97% 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 Zone registered as a charity?
Croydon Youth Zone was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 18 May 2017 as charity number 1173107. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs Croydon Youth Zone?
Croydon Youth Zone is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Simon Reginald Culpeper. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Croydon Youth Zone operate?
Croydon Youth Zone operates in Croydon, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Croydon Youth Zone a registered charity?
Yes — Croydon Youth Zone is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1173107.
Details
125 Whitehorse Road
CROYDON
CR0 2LG
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Also Known As
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- 14 May 2026
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