Youth Careers Collective
Also known as: Hounslow Education Business Charity, Hebc
Youth Careers Collective (formerly trading as Spark!) exist to enhance young people's employability skills, knowledge, experience and access, so that they are ready, equipped, motivated and able to transition into sustained employment and rewarding careers.
Activities & Mission
Youth Careers Collective (formerly trading as Spark!) exist to enhance young people's employability skills, knowledge, experience and access, so that they are ready, equipped, motivated and able to transition into sustained employment and rewarding careers.
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.
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Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 36% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 34% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. (Lower overhead is generally read as more efficient.) How is this calculated?
Latest Financial Breakdown
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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 Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £887,024 | £850,339 | £814,117 | £296,897 | £296,897 | 16 / 1027 |
| 2024 | £687,474 | £652,451 | £563,564 | £260,212 | £260,212 | 13 / 619 |
| 2023 | £532,049 | £515,969 | £456,985 | £225,189 | £176,439 | 13 / 778 |
| 2022 | £334,430 | £331,076 | 0 / 392 | |||
| 2021 | £160,327 | £269,521 | 0 / 248 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Youth Careers Collective
What does Youth Careers Collective do?
Youth Careers Collective (formerly trading as Spark!) exist to enhance young people's employability skills, knowledge, experience and access, so that they are ready, equipped, motivated and able to transition into sustained employment and rewarding careers.
How much income did Youth Careers Collective report in 2025?
Youth Careers Collective reported total income of £887k and reported expenditure of £850k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Youth Careers Collective?
Youth Careers Collective has a program ratio of 91.8%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 53% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample of 3459 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Youth Careers Collective registered as a charity?
Youth Careers Collective was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 29 October 2010 as charity number 1138697. It has been registered for 16 years.
Who runs Youth Careers Collective?
Youth Careers Collective is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Susan Swabey. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Youth Careers Collective operate?
Youth Careers Collective operates in London, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Youth Careers Collective a registered charity?
Yes — Youth Careers Collective is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1138697.
Details
1 Edcity Walk
London
London
W12 7TF
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Also Known As
- Hounslow Education Business Charity
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Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
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