The Young Lives Foundation
Our mission is to support children and young people in need in ways that affirm their identity and worth, champion their rights, needs and interests & promote their well-being and development. We support young people through times of difficulty and distress, enabling their voices to be heard & assisting them to achieve their potential through mentoring & befriending, advocacy & positive activities
Activities & Mission
Our mission is to support children and young people in need in ways that affirm their identity and worth, champion their rights, needs and interests & promote their well-being and development. We support young people through times of difficulty and distress, enabling their voices to be heard & assisting them to achieve their potential through mentoring & befriending, advocacy & positive activities
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 83% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (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 | £983,562 | £1,124,223 | £1,124,223 | £566,363 | £480,586 | 37 / 200 |
| 2024 | £925,845 | £1,103,149 | £1,103,149 | £707,024 | £127,592 | 32 / 205 |
| 2023 | £1,077,157 | £1,021,232 | £1,021,232 | £884,328 | £258,367 | 39 / 250 |
| 2022 | £1,157,977 | £928,482 | £926,295 | £828,403 | £337,270 | 33 / 250 |
| 2021 | £995,034 | £746,880 | £746,880 | £598,908 | £287,978 | 31 / 280 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about The Young Lives Foundation
What does The Young Lives Foundation do?
Our mission is to support children and young people in need in ways that affirm their identity and worth, champion their rights, needs and interests & promote their well-being and development. We support young people through times of difficulty and distress, enabling their voices to be heard & assisting them to achieve their potential through mentoring & befriending, advocacy & positive activities
How much income did The Young Lives Foundation report in 2025?
The Young Lives Foundation reported total income of £984k and reported expenditure of £1.12m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Young Lives Foundation?
The Young Lives Foundation has a program ratio of 114.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Young Lives Foundation registered as a charity?
The Young Lives Foundation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 6 June 2007 as charity number 1119528. It has been registered for 19 years.
Who runs The Young Lives Foundation?
The Young Lives Foundation is governed by a board of 10 trustees. The chair of trustees is Anthony James Godden. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Young Lives Foundation operate?
The Young Lives Foundation operates across 2 areas: Kent and Medway.
Is The Young Lives Foundation a registered charity?
Yes — The Young Lives Foundation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1119528.
Details
71 College Road
Maidstone
ME15 6SX
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