The You Trust
Also known as: The Southern Focus Trust, You
YOU: a family, creatively empowering people to thrive in their communities.
Activities & Mission
YOU: a family, creatively empowering people to thrive in their communities.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 76% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample: 685). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 88% 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
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 | £25,486,000 | £25,259,000 | £25,259,000 | £2,410,000 | £1,462,000 | 761 / 80 |
| 2024 | £23,907,000 | £23,132,000 | £23,132,000 | £2,027,000 | £681,000 | 678 / 60 |
| 2023 | £21,726,000 | £21,833,000 | £20,529,000 | £1,671,000 | £297,000 | 489 / 94 |
| 2022 | £12,560,000 | £12,811,000 | £11,590,000 | £2,246,000 | £1,467,000 | 319 / 79 |
| 2021 | £12,488,000 | £11,589,000 | £10,615,000 | £1,432,000 | £1,874,000 | 292 / 87 |
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Frequently asked questions about The You Trust
What does The You Trust do?
YOU: a family, creatively empowering people to thrive in their communities.
How much income did The You Trust report in 2025?
The You Trust reported total income of £25.49m and reported expenditure of £25.26m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The You Trust?
The You Trust has a program ratio of 99.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 76% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income over £10M (sample of 685 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The You Trust registered as a charity?
The You Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 10 April 1985 as charity number 291489. It has been registered for 41 years.
Who runs The You Trust?
The You Trust is governed by a board of 6 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The You Trust operate?
The You Trust operates across 8 areas, including Dorset, Hampshire, Isle Of Wight and 5 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The You Trust a registered charity?
Yes — The You Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 291489.
Details
Cams Hall Estate
PO16 8UX
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Also Known As
- The Southern Focus Trust
- You
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated