Empower Youth Zones LTD
Also known as: Manchester Youth Zone - East
Open 7 days per week Empower Youth Zones provides safe, inclusive places for young people to explore creative and sporting activities, whilst finding support for their practical, social and emotional needs to help them grow into happier, healthier adults.
Activities & Mission
Open 7 days per week Empower Youth Zones provides safe, inclusive places for young people to explore creative and sporting activities, whilst finding support for their practical, social and emotional needs to help them grow into happier, healthier adults.
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 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 52% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 43% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £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.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £11,596,739 | £2,096,940 | £2,059,236 | £21,925,601 | £21,925,601 | 79 / 23 |
| 2024 | £3,980,455 | £1,604,140 | £1,604,140 | £12,445,728 | £3,891,443 | 63 / 9 |
| 2023 | £1,665,864 | £1,419,706 | £1,407,985 | £9,923,377 | £3,636,050 | 58 / 19 |
| 2022 | £1,396,263 | £1,125,338 | £1,125,338 | £9,815,237 | £3,483,287 | 62 / 30 |
| 2021 | £3,362,921 | £832,500 | £832,500 | £9,549,414 | £3,149,482 | 51 / 35 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Empower Youth Zones LTD
What does Empower Youth Zones LTD do?
Open 7 days per week Empower Youth Zones provides safe, inclusive places for young people to explore creative and sporting activities, whilst finding support for their practical, social and emotional needs to help them grow into happier, healthier adults.
How much income did Empower Youth Zones LTD report in 2025?
Empower Youth Zones LTD reported total income of £11.60m and reported expenditure of £2.10m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Empower Youth Zones LTD?
Empower Youth Zones LTD has a program ratio of 17.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 3% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Empower Youth Zones LTD registered as a charity?
Empower Youth Zones LTD was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 August 2018 as charity number 1179712. It has been registered for 8 years.
Who runs Empower Youth Zones LTD?
Empower Youth Zones LTD is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Sean Turner. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Empower Youth Zones LTD operate?
Empower Youth Zones LTD operates across 2 areas: Manchester City and Salford City.
Is Empower Youth Zones LTD a registered charity?
Yes — Empower Youth Zones LTD is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1179712.
Details
1 Queens Avenue
MANCHESTER
M12 5PX
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Also Known As
- Manchester Youth Zone - East
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated