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Yorkshire Schools Exploring Society

Also known as: Y S E S

YSES gives grants to young people mainly from Yorkshire to enable them to experience expeditions. Where expeditions have an adventure, education and community focus.

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Activities & Mission

YSES gives grants to young people mainly from Yorkshire to enable them to experience expeditions. Where expeditions have an adventure, education and community focus.

Grants

Yorkshire Schools Exploring Society is a grant-making charity: making grants is its main activity.

Total spending (2025)
£3,532
Only charities with income over £500,000 file a separate grants figure.
Who it helps
children and young people
What it supports
education and training

As recorded with the Charity Commission. To ask about applying, use the contact details and check the trustees and latest accounts below.

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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.

Show all 10 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£5,617
Latest Expenditure
£3,532

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 62.9%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

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 YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£5,617
£3,5320 / 0
2024
£6,731
£3,8830 / 6
2023
£3,060
£5,3140 / 0
2022
£30
£1,5600 / 0
2021
£1,515
£2,2840 / 6

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Yorkshire Schools Exploring Society

What does Yorkshire Schools Exploring Society do?

YSES gives grants to young people mainly from Yorkshire to enable them to experience expeditions. Where expeditions have an adventure, education and community focus.

How much income did Yorkshire Schools Exploring Society report in 2025?

Yorkshire Schools Exploring Society reported total income of £6k and reported expenditure of £4k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Yorkshire Schools Exploring Society registered as a charity?

Yorkshire Schools Exploring Society was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 12 January 1995 as charity number 1043260. It has been registered for 31 years.

Who runs Yorkshire Schools Exploring Society?

Yorkshire Schools Exploring Society is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Ian Chappell. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Yorkshire Schools Exploring Society operate?

Yorkshire Schools Exploring Society operates across 10 areas, including Barnsley, Bradford City, Calderdale and 7 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Yorkshire Schools Exploring Society a registered charity?

Yes — Yorkshire Schools Exploring Society is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1043260.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
12 January 1995
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1043260
Charity Number
1043260

Trustees

Ian Chappell Chair
DAVID MENAI WILLIAMS
Also governs 1 other charity
DOUGLAS ROBINSON
Also governs 1 other charity
Neil Gordon Drake
Peter Gordon Drake
Richard George Smith
Simon Dixon

Also Known As

  • Y S E S

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