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Onside Youth Zones

Also known as: Onside North West Limited

OnSide is a charity which supports the wellbeing, aspirations and life chances of young people. By creating a UK-wide network of high-quality youth facilities we are providing young people with inspiring and safe places to spend their leisure time. Our aim is to reach every UK town or city where there is a need, working in partnership with the public and private sector and local community.

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Activities & Mission

OnSide is a charity which supports the wellbeing, aspirations and life chances of young people. By creating a UK-wide network of high-quality youth facilities we are providing young people with inspiring and safe places to spend their leisure time. Our aim is to reach every UK town or city where there is a need, working in partnership with the public and private sector and local community.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£20,835,433
Latest Expenditure
£19,821,049

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.1%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 56% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.0%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 93% 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

Donations & Legacies £1,947,980
Charitable Activities £18,750,442
Other Trading £0
Investments £116,417
Other Income £20,594

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £19,815,952
Raising Funds £5,097
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.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£20,835,433
£19,821,049£19,815,952£4,551,404£2,446,79955 / 0
2024
£9,934,955
£13,019,196£13,019,196£3,537,019£2,492,37452 / 0
2023
£8,075,138
£7,914,113£7,880,654£6,621,260£2,592,63649 / 0
2022
£6,101,154
£5,971,810£5,970,189£6,460,235£1,401,86549 / 0
2021
£6,157,595
£5,500,829£5,500,362£6,330,891£1,246,35546 / 0

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Onside Youth Zones

What does Onside Youth Zones do?

OnSide is a charity which supports the wellbeing, aspirations and life chances of young people. By creating a UK-wide network of high-quality youth facilities we are providing young people with inspiring and safe places to spend their leisure time. Our aim is to reach every UK town or city where there is a need, working in partnership with the public and private sector and local community.

How much income did Onside Youth Zones report in 2025?

Onside Youth Zones reported total income of £20.84m and reported expenditure of £19.82m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Onside Youth Zones?

Onside Youth Zones has a program ratio of 95.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 56% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Onside Youth Zones registered as a charity?

Onside Youth Zones was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 September 2008 as charity number 1125893. It has been registered for 18 years.

Who runs Onside Youth Zones?

Onside Youth Zones is governed by a board of 9 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Onside Youth Zones operate?

Onside Youth Zones operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Onside Youth Zones a registered charity?

Yes — Onside Youth Zones is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1125893.

Details

Address
ONSIDE YOUTH ZONES
ATRIA
SPA ROAD
BOLTON
BL1 4AG
Registration Date
15 September 2008
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
4040477
Charity Number
1125893

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Trustees

Abubakar Mohamed Buwe
Anabel Kate Hoult
BILL HOLROYD
Also governs 2 other charities
David McNicholl
Dr Claire Whittingham
George Alexander Myers Lusty
Janaki Kamala Allen
Michael Thomas Jackson
Sally Jackson

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Onside North West Limited

Data & trust

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