No.5 Young People
No 5 is a local charity, offering confidential listening to support children and young people and those around them, through a free counselling service for those aged 11 - 25, affected by mental or physical ill-health or by social and economic difficulties.
Activities & Mission
No 5 is a local charity, offering confidential listening to support children and young people and those around them, through a free counselling service for those aged 11 - 25, affected by mental or physical ill-health or by social and economic difficulties.
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
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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 | £581,459 | £545,208 | £529,753 | £480,712 | £120,000 | 13 / 15 |
| 2024 | £578,888 | £523,536 | £506,336 | £309,461 | £130,153 | 10 / 12 |
| 2023 | £408,560 | £516,024 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2022 | £449,011 | £421,988 | 0 / 6 | |||
| 2021 | £429,441 | £334,317 | 0 / 30 |
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Frequently asked questions about No.5 Young People
What does No.5 Young People do?
No 5 is a local charity, offering confidential listening to support children and young people and those around them, through a free counselling service for those aged 11 - 25, affected by mental or physical ill-health or by social and economic difficulties.
How much income did No.5 Young People report in 2025?
No.5 Young People reported total income of £581k and reported expenditure of £545k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
When was No.5 Young People registered as a charity?
No.5 Young People was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 25 January 2017 as charity number 1171313. It has been registered for 9 years.
Who runs No.5 Young People?
No.5 Young People is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Benjamin McEwen. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does No.5 Young People operate?
No.5 Young People operates in Reading, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is No.5 Young People a registered charity?
Yes — No.5 Young People is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1171313.
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