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Keyfund Federation Limited

Also known as: The Key, The Keyfund

KEYFUND MAKES A LASTING POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE LIVES OF DISADVANTAGED AND VULNERABLE YOUNG PEOPLE. THE KEYFUND MODEL COMBINES SUPPORT FROM A TRUSTED ADULT, A STRUCTURED BUT INFORMAL, YOUTH-LED LEARNING PROCESS FOR GROUPS WHO PLAN, DESIGN AND BUDGET ACTIVITIES OF THEIR CHOICE. IN 3 YEARS KEYFUND HELPED 16,994 YOUNG PEOPLE COMPLETE 2,425, YOUTH-LED PROJECTS.

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Activities & Mission

KEYFUND MAKES A LASTING POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE LIVES OF DISADVANTAGED AND VULNERABLE YOUNG PEOPLE. THE KEYFUND MODEL COMBINES SUPPORT FROM A TRUSTED ADULT, A STRUCTURED BUT INFORMAL, YOUTH-LED LEARNING PROCESS FOR GROUPS WHO PLAN, DESIGN AND BUDGET ACTIVITIES OF THEIR CHOICE. IN 3 YEARS KEYFUND HELPED 16,994 YOUNG PEOPLE COMPLETE 2,425, YOUTH-LED PROJECTS.

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.

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Financial Information

Latest Income
£476,525
Latest Expenditure
£672,130

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 71.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £6,769
Charitable Activities £551,738
Other Trading £0
Investments £1,445
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £401,406
Raising Funds £0
Governance £0
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
£476,525
£672,1300 / 46
2024
£559,952
£401,406£401,406£644,909£231,2245 / 40
2023
£479,609
£387,2240 / 50
2022
£426,990
£553,9320 / 100
2021
£504,143
£391,945£391,945£520,920£142,0189 / 42

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Keyfund Federation Limited

What does Keyfund Federation Limited do?

KEYFUND MAKES A LASTING POSITIVE CHANGE TO THE LIVES OF DISADVANTAGED AND VULNERABLE YOUNG PEOPLE. THE KEYFUND MODEL COMBINES SUPPORT FROM A TRUSTED ADULT, A STRUCTURED BUT INFORMAL, YOUTH-LED LEARNING PROCESS FOR GROUPS WHO PLAN, DESIGN AND BUDGET ACTIVITIES OF THEIR CHOICE. IN 3 YEARS KEYFUND HELPED 16,994 YOUNG PEOPLE COMPLETE 2,425, YOUTH-LED PROJECTS.

How much income did Keyfund Federation Limited report in 2025?

Keyfund Federation Limited reported total income of £477k and reported expenditure of £672k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Keyfund Federation Limited registered as a charity?

Keyfund Federation Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 August 2002 as charity number 1093569. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Keyfund Federation Limited?

Keyfund Federation Limited is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Elizabeth Watchorn. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Keyfund Federation Limited operate?

Keyfund Federation Limited operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Keyfund Federation Limited a registered charity?

Yes — Keyfund Federation Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1093569.

Details

Address
Floor 3 Office 11
27 Maybrook House
Grainger Street
Newcastle upon Tyne
NE1 5JE
Registration Date
28 August 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3986229
Charity Number
1093569

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Trustees

Elizabeth Watchorn Chair
Austin McNamara
Christopher Alete
Emma Richards
Mary Youngs
Natalie Marshall

Also Known As

  • Keyfund Federation Limited
  • The Key
  • The Keyfund

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30 July 2026
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