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Young Somerset

Also known as: Somerset Rural Youth Project

We are the largest youth work charity in Somerset and our mission is to put young people first. We deliver our vision through provision of Open Access Youth Work, targeted Skills Development and Social Action - with our Wellbeing Service running throughout. We encourage young people to take responsibility for themselves and become actively involved in shaping the communities in which they live.

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Activities & Mission

We are the largest youth work charity in Somerset and our mission is to put young people first. We deliver our vision through provision of Open Access Youth Work, targeted Skills Development and Social Action - with our Wellbeing Service running throughout. We encourage young people to take responsibility for themselves and become actively involved in shaping the communities in which they live.

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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.

Local Authority

Financial Information

Latest Income
£4,335,977
Latest Expenditure
£4,369,609

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 100.5%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.7%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 5.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £69,777
Charitable Activities £4,181,849
Other Trading £84,280
Investments £71
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £4,355,951
Raising Funds £13,658
Governance £219,891
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2026.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2026
£4,335,977
£4,369,609£4,355,951£533,593£527,536112 / 6
2025
£3,644,190
£3,540,604£3,522,407£567,225£523,416105 / 2
2024
£3,423,561
£3,608,234£3,587,997£463,639£385,196109 / 6
2023
£3,245,979
£3,045,524£2,948,151£648,312£648,31288 / 4
2022
£2,485,514
£2,205,096£2,136,242£447,857£435,83273 / 4

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Young Somerset

What does Young Somerset do?

We are the largest youth work charity in Somerset and our mission is to put young people first. We deliver our vision through provision of Open Access Youth Work, targeted Skills Development and Social Action - with our Wellbeing Service running throughout. We encourage young people to take responsibility for themselves and become actively involved in shaping the communities in which they live.

How much income did Young Somerset report in 2026?

Young Somerset reported total income of £4.34m and reported expenditure of £4.37m for the financial year ending 2026, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Young Somerset registered as a charity?

Young Somerset was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 24 July 1998 as charity number 1070693. It has been registered for 28 years.

Who runs Young Somerset?

Young Somerset is governed by a board of 7 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Young Somerset operate?

Young Somerset operates in Somerset, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Young Somerset a registered charity?

Yes — Young Somerset is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1070693.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
24 July 1998
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3945343
Charity Number
1070693

Trustees

Alex Clancey
Claire Tough
David Charles Elstone
Ethna Bashford
Richard Turner
Sharon Badman Bourrel
Stephanie Noyce

Also Known As

  • Somerset Rural Youth Project

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
2 November 2026
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