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Young Life International

Also known as: Yl, Yl International

Helping young people improve their life conditions and provide support to develop their skills for personal maturity. The relief of those in physical, mental, emotional or spiritual need, communicating Christian values and encouraging the Christian faith amongst young people.

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Activities & Mission

Helping young people improve their life conditions and provide support to develop their skills for personal maturity. The relief of those in physical, mental, emotional or spiritual need, communicating Christian values and encouraging the Christian faith amongst 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.

Show all 6 areas of operation

Financial Information

Latest Income
£3,424,704
Latest Expenditure
£3,244,054

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 74.4%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 78.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 1.8%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £2,887,865
Charitable Activities £173,514
Other Trading £353,855
Investments £0
Other Income £9,470

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,546,627
Raising Funds £28,123
Governance £29,065
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £669,304

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

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

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£3,424,704
£3,244,054£2,546,627£544,260£410,17482 / 402
2024
£2,933,059
£3,011,415£2,287,457£363,610£299,70877 / 388
2023
£2,807,864
£2,748,498£1,989,335£441,966£265,91769 / 314
2022
£2,050,992
£2,387,972£1,758,098£382,600£72,76052 / 259
2021
£2,313,933
£1,968,155£1,468,458£719,580£287,20165 / 321

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Young Life International

What does Young Life International do?

Helping young people improve their life conditions and provide support to develop their skills for personal maturity. The relief of those in physical, mental, emotional or spiritual need, communicating Christian values and encouraging the Christian faith amongst young people.

How much income did Young Life International report in 2025?

Young Life International reported total income of £3.42m and reported expenditure of £3.24m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Young Life International registered as a charity?

Young Life International was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 February 2002 as charity number 1090515. It has been registered for 24 years.

Who runs Young Life International?

Young Life International is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is PAUL WOODMAN. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Young Life International operate?

Young Life International operates across 6 areas, including Bulgaria, Ethiopia, Kenya and 3 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Young Life International a registered charity?

Yes — Young Life International is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1090515.

Details

Address
Young Life International
101 Burford Street
HODDESDON
Hertfordshire
EN11 8HX
Registration Date
11 February 2002
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3975322
Charity Number
1090515

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Trustees

PAUL WOODMAN Chair
Also governs 1 other charity
Brooke Johnston
Edwin Backler
Liam McCormick
Lucinda McCormick
PAUL SHERRILL

Also Known As

  • Yl
  • Yl International
  • Young Life International

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
30 July 2026
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