Urban Circle Newport
Also known as: Urban Circle Casnewydd
UCN has been a forward-thinking youth development charity that aims to help build, promote and sustain constructive community relationships and individual involvement using a variety of creative platforms. To provide opportunities for young people to be purposely active in pursuing the wellbeing benefits, career potential or formal education of youth & community or the arts sectors.
Activities & Mission
UCN has been a forward-thinking youth development charity that aims to help build, promote and sustain constructive community relationships and individual involvement using a variety of creative platforms. To provide opportunities for young people to be purposely active in pursuing the wellbeing benefits, career potential or formal education of youth & community or the arts sectors.
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 80% 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 52% 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
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Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £786,804 | £817,103 | £817,103 | -£100,789 | £0 | 9 / 30 |
| 2023 | £427,953 | £516,500 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2022 | £462,617 | £461,405 | 0 / 30 | |||
| 2021 | £188,733 | £183,665 | 0 / 25 | |||
| 2020 | £32,856 | £32,240 | 0 / 25 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Urban Circle Newport
What does Urban Circle Newport do?
UCN has been a forward-thinking youth development charity that aims to help build, promote and sustain constructive community relationships and individual involvement using a variety of creative platforms. To provide opportunities for young people to be purposely active in pursuing the wellbeing benefits, career potential or formal education of youth & community or the arts sectors.
How much income did Urban Circle Newport report in 2024?
Urban Circle Newport reported total income of £787k and reported expenditure of £817k for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Urban Circle Newport?
Urban Circle Newport has a program ratio of 103.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 80% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Urban Circle Newport registered as a charity?
Urban Circle Newport was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 19 February 2020 as charity number 1188058. It has been registered for 6 years.
Who runs Urban Circle Newport?
Urban Circle Newport is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is PETER LANDERS. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Urban Circle Newport operate?
Urban Circle Newport operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Urban Circle Newport a registered charity?
Yes — Urban Circle Newport is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1188058.
Details
Newport City Campus - Floor D
Usk Way
NEWPORT
Gwent
NP20 2BP
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Also Known As
- Urban Circle Casnewydd
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated