young somerset
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.
Fundraising
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Local Authority
Financial Information
Latest Income
£3,644,190
Latest Expenditure
£3,540,604
Financial Efficiency
Program Ratio 96.7%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 99.5%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 3.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure
Latest Financial Breakdown
Income Sources
Donations & Legacies £44,148
Charitable Activities £3,518,088
Other Trading £74,541
Investments £37
Other Income £7,376
Expenditure Categories
Charitable Expenditure £3,522,407
Raising Funds £18,197
Governance £98,544
Grants to Institutions £1,235
Other Expenditure £0
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £3,644,190 | £3,540,604 | £3,522,407 | £567,225 | £523,416 | 105 / 2 |
| 2024 | £3,423,561 | £3,608,234 | £3,587,997 | £463,639 | £385,196 | 109 / 6 |
| 2023 | £3,245,979 | £3,045,524 | £2,948,151 | £648,312 | £648,312 | 88 / 4 |
| 2022 | £2,485,514 | £2,205,096 | £2,136,242 | £447,857 | £435,832 | 73 / 4 |
| 2021 | £1,739,674 | £1,447,669 | £1,442,532 | £167,439 | £160,059 | 50 / 8 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Details
Address
Unit 5 -6
Thistle Park
Crossways Road
BRIDGWATER
Somerset
TA6 6LS
Thistle Park
Crossways Road
BRIDGWATER
Somerset
TA6 6LS
Website
www.youngsomerset.org.ukRegistration Date
24 July 1998
Status
Registered
Registry Information
Organisation Number
3945343
Charity Number
1070693
Trustees
Julie Biggs
David Charles Elstone
Claire Tough
Richard Turner
Stephanie Noyce
Jodie Loveday
Ethna Bashford
Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- SOMERSET RURAL YOUTH PROJECT