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Herts Young Homeless Group

Also known as: Herts Health Action with the Homeless, Hyhg

Our mission is to break the cycle of youth homelessness in Hertfordshire through education, advice and support for young people and their families. We work with young people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or whose families are at risk of relationship breakdown. We also work with care experienced young people and those aged 18-25 with mental health and substance misuse challenges.

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Activities & Mission

Our mission is to break the cycle of youth homelessness in Hertfordshire through education, advice and support for young people and their families. We work with young people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or whose families are at risk of relationship breakdown. We also work with care experienced young people and those aged 18-25 with mental health and substance misuse challenges.

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

Latest Income
£1,970,841
Latest Expenditure
£1,989,999

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 82.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 81.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 17% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 19.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 14% 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

Donations & Legacies £441,552
Charitable Activities £1,384,493
Other Trading £123,993
Investments £20,374
Other Income £429

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £1,625,721
Raising Funds £364,278
Governance £13,273
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£1,970,841
£1,989,999£1,625,721£753,629£496,55850 / 20
2024
£1,764,839
£1,783,761£1,414,220£772,787£666,88843 / 10
2023
£1,723,498
£1,634,330£1,330,452£791,709£649,73639 / 10
2022
£1,677,638
£1,522,984£1,261,357£702,541£620,26942 / 30
2021
£1,650,551
£1,439,477£1,232,899£547,887£527,25938 / 13

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Herts Young Homeless Group

What does Herts Young Homeless Group do?

Our mission is to break the cycle of youth homelessness in Hertfordshire through education, advice and support for young people and their families. We work with young people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or whose families are at risk of relationship breakdown. We also work with care experienced young people and those aged 18-25 with mental health and substance misuse challenges.

How much income did Herts Young Homeless Group report in 2025?

Herts Young Homeless Group reported total income of £1.97m and reported expenditure of £1.99m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Herts Young Homeless Group?

Herts Young Homeless Group has a program ratio of 82.5%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 28% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Herts Young Homeless Group registered as a charity?

Herts Young Homeless Group was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 May 1998 as charity number 1069498. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Herts Young Homeless Group?

Herts Young Homeless Group is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peter Michael Holland. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Herts Young Homeless Group operate?

Herts Young Homeless Group operates in Hertfordshire, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Herts Young Homeless Group a registered charity?

Yes — Herts Young Homeless Group is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1069498.

Details

Address
GRACEMEAD HOUSE
1ST FLOOR
WOOD AVENUE
HATFIELD
HERTS
AL10 8HX
Registration Date
11 May 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3951293
Charity Number
1069498

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Trustees

Peter Michael Holland Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Alexander James Gurr
Caitriona Quigley
Carol Michelle Shutkever
DAVID JOHN BALL
Also governs 1 other charity
Hannah Louise Victor
MATHEW BAXTER
Also governs 1 other charity
PAUL GROVES
Ruth Jennifer Barnes
Sarah Victoria Milsom
Timothy Giles Willies

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Herts Health Action with the Homeless
  • Hyhg

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