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The Academy Of Youth Limited

Also known as: University of the First Age

Provide training and support to adults and organisations to enable them to provide high quality learning activities for young people that can take place outside and inside of the school day

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Activities & Mission

Provide training and support to adults and organisations to enable them to provide high quality learning activities for young people that can take place outside and inside of the school day

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
£3,046,665
Latest Expenditure
£4,925,065

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 161.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 100.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 0.1%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £0
Charitable Activities £3,038,250
Other Trading £0
Investments £0
Other Income £8,415

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,925,065
Raising Funds £0
Governance £5,787
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 2020.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2020
£3,046,665
£4,925,065£4,925,065-£1,322,047£084 / 0
2019
£5,126,134
£5,087,308£5,054,721£556,355£556,355113 / 0
2018
£4,348,526
£4,297,796£4,025,764£517,529£519,839112 / 0
2017
£3,266,215
£3,236,014£3,236,014£466,799£466,79972 / 2
2016
£3,530,350
£3,455,341£3,455,341£436,596£436,59636 / 18

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about The Academy Of Youth Limited

What does The Academy Of Youth Limited do?

Provide training and support to adults and organisations to enable them to provide high quality learning activities for young people that can take place outside and inside of the school day

How much income did The Academy Of Youth Limited report in 2020?

The Academy Of Youth Limited reported total income of £3.05m and reported expenditure of £4.93m for the financial year ending 2020, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was The Academy Of Youth Limited registered as a charity?

The Academy Of Youth Limited was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 15 March 1997 as charity number 1061308. It has been registered for 29 years.

Who runs The Academy Of Youth Limited?

The Academy Of Youth Limited is governed by a board of 1 trustee. The chair of trustees is Mark Simms. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does The Academy Of Youth Limited operate?

The Academy Of Youth Limited operates across 2 areas: Northern Ireland and England And Wales.

Is The Academy Of Youth Limited a registered charity?

Yes — The Academy Of Youth Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1061308.

Details

Address
P 3
Eagle House
Cotmanhay Road
ILKESTON
DE7 8HU
Website
ufa.org.uk
Registration Date
15 March 1997
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3102371
Charity Number
1061308

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Trustees

Mark Simms Chair
Also governs 1 other charity

Also Known As

  • University of the First Age

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