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Youth Adventure Trust

Also known as: Mitchemp Trust

Inspire vulnerable young people to:reach their full potential.learn valuable life skillsbuild confidence and self esteemmake a measurable difference to their livesthrough a programme of outdoor activities and challenging experiences.

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Activities & Mission

Inspire vulnerable young people to:reach their full potential.learn valuable life skillsbuild confidence and self esteemmake a measurable difference to their livesthrough a programme of outdoor activities and challenging experiences.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£1,016,596
Latest Expenditure
£1,056,703

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 67.6%
% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 65.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 7% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 35.9%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 6% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £894,899
Charitable Activities £0
Other Trading £121,697
Investments £0
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £686,936
Raising Funds £369,767
Governance £9,900
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 2024.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2024
£1,016,596
£1,056,703£686,936£257,753£127,57318 / 108
2023
£1,096,894
£1,116,430£658,304£297,860£219,56717 / 200
2022
£1,191,655
£1,128,318£623,685£317,396£317,00015 / 335
2021
£934,202
£897,636£474,376£254,059£208,39712 / 200
2020
£754,042
£595,598£355,899£217,493£132,16415 / 137

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Youth Adventure Trust

What does Youth Adventure Trust do?

Inspire vulnerable young people to:reach their full potential.learn valuable life skillsbuild confidence and self esteemmake a measurable difference to their livesthrough a programme of outdoor activities and challenging experiences.

How much income did Youth Adventure Trust report in 2024?

Youth Adventure Trust reported total income of £1.02m and reported expenditure of £1.06m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Youth Adventure Trust?

Youth Adventure Trust has a program ratio of 67.6%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 15% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Youth Adventure Trust registered as a charity?

Youth Adventure Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 31 March 1993 as charity number 1019493. It has been registered for 33 years.

Who runs Youth Adventure Trust?

Youth Adventure Trust is governed by a board of 7 trustees. The chair of trustees is Peter Coleman. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Youth Adventure Trust operate?

Youth Adventure Trust operates across 3 areas: Somerset, Swindon and Wiltshire.

Is Youth Adventure Trust a registered charity?

Yes — Youth Adventure Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1019493.

Details

Address
YOUTH ADVENTURE TRUST
WINDMILL HILL BUSINESS PARK
WHITEHILL WAY
SWINDON
WILTSHIRE
SN5 6QR
Registration Date
31 March 1993
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
1019493
Charity Number
1019493

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Trustees

Peter Coleman Chair
Ben Dowdeswell
Craig Diamond
Gabriella Alice Wood
Lucy Holden
Suzanne McGladdery
Thomas Edward Bailey

Sectors & Classifications

Also Known As

  • Mitchemp Trust

Data & trust

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14 May 2026
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