The Youth Association
Also known as: West Yorkshire Youth Association, West Yorkshire Youth Association Limited, W Y Y a
Provision of youth work and support for volunteer and voluntary sector youth workers. Promotion and advocacy of young people's participation. Provision of information, advice and guidance for young people.
Activities & Mission
Provision of youth work and support for volunteer and voluntary sector youth workers. Promotion and advocacy of young people's participation. Provision of information, advice and guidance for young people.
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 81% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 724). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 78% of UK Charity and VCS support 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 | £805,439 | £827,034 | £827,034 | £549,482 | £238,585 | 24 / 0 |
| 2024 | £833,414 | £797,334 | £797,334 | £571,077 | £254,889 | 22 / 2 |
| 2023 | £707,641 | £663,838 | £663,838 | £530,078 | £251,576 | 20 / 1 |
| 2022 | £523,584 | £517,241 | £517,241 | £476,076 | £199,801 | 18 / 2 |
| 2021 | £440,613 | £403,927 | 0 / 2 |
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Frequently asked questions about The Youth Association
What does The Youth Association do?
Provision of youth work and support for volunteer and voluntary sector youth workers. Promotion and advocacy of young people's participation. Provision of information, advice and guidance for young people.
How much income did The Youth Association report in 2025?
The Youth Association reported total income of £805k and reported expenditure of £827k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is The Youth Association?
The Youth Association has a program ratio of 102.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 81% of UK Charity and VCS support charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 724 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was The Youth Association registered as a charity?
The Youth Association was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 March 1988 as charity number 519883. It has been registered for 38 years.
Who runs The Youth Association?
The Youth Association is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Clare Allcock. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does The Youth Association operate?
The Youth Association operates across 10 areas, including Barnsley, Bradford City, Calderdale and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.
Is The Youth Association a registered charity?
Yes — The Youth Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 519883.
Details
WAKEFIELD
WEST YORKSHIRE
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- West Yorkshire Youth Association
- West Yorkshire Youth Association Limited
- W Y Y a
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated