The International Youth Foundation
The education of youth in any part of the world in music, culture and the arts
Activities & Mission
The education of youth in any part of the world in music, culture and the arts
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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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 43% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 292). How is this calculated?
Higher than 45% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £1,938,043 | £1,908,446 | £1,760,016 | £656,155 | £310,413 | 2 / 0 |
| 2024 | £2,193,328 | £2,186,169 | £2,064,958 | £618,023 | £344,790 | 6 / 0 |
| 2023 | £2,148,228 | £2,132,652 | £2,025,588 | £587,654 | £314,421 | 5 / 1 |
| 2022 | £2,086,385 | £2,091,119 | £2,002,396 | £586,740 | £341,654 | 4 / 0 |
| 2021 | £1,516,246 | £1,496,722 | £1,370,234 | £629,449 | £629,449 | 5 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about The International Youth Foundation
What does The International Youth Foundation do?
The education of youth in any part of the world in music, culture and the arts
How much income did The International Youth Foundation report in 2025?
The International Youth Foundation reported total income of £1.94m and reported expenditure of £1.91m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The International Youth Foundation?
The International Youth Foundation has a program ratio of 90.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 43% of UK Arts charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 292 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The International Youth Foundation registered as a charity?
The International Youth Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 1 January 1981 as charity number 281420. It has been registered for 45 years.
Who runs The International Youth Foundation?
The International Youth Foundation is governed by a board of 3 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The International Youth Foundation operate?
The International Youth Foundation operates across 33 areas, including Austria, Belgium, Bulgaria and 30 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The International Youth Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The International Youth Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 281420.
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Registry Information
Other notable Arts charities
Major UK charities in the same primary sector, drawn from the curated priority cohort.
Trustees
Also governs 2 other charities
Sectors & Classifications
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 9 November 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated