Youth Commemoration Ground
The provision and maintenance of a recreation ground for the benefit of children and young persons who have not reached the age of 25 years and are resident in the Borough of Southend-on-Sea.
Activities & Mission
The provision and maintenance of a recreation ground for the benefit of children and young persons who have not reached the age of 25 years and are resident in the Borough of Southend-on-Sea.
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
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 90% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M (sample: 3459). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £100K to £1M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 73% 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
Income Sources
Expenditure Categories
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 | £495,768 | £494,161 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2024 | £477,778 | £201,162 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2023 | £673,997 | £775,210 | £775,210 | £14,450,225 | £0 | 0 / 0 |
| 2022 | £291,482 | £458,035 | 0 / 0 | |||
| 2021 | £397,658 | £555,427 | 0 / 0 |
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Frequently asked questions about Youth Commemoration Ground
What does Youth Commemoration Ground do?
The provision and maintenance of a recreation ground for the benefit of children and young persons who have not reached the age of 25 years and are resident in the Borough of Southend-on-Sea.
How much income did Youth Commemoration Ground report in 2025?
Youth Commemoration Ground reported total income of £496k and reported expenditure of £494k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Youth Commemoration Ground?
Youth Commemoration Ground has a program ratio of 115.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 90% 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 Commemoration Ground registered as a charity?
Youth Commemoration Ground was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 30 October 1963 as charity number 301401. It has been registered for 63 years.
Who runs Youth Commemoration Ground?
Youth Commemoration Ground is governed by a board of 1 trustee. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Youth Commemoration Ground operate?
Youth Commemoration Ground operates in Southend-on-sea, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Youth Commemoration Ground a registered charity?
Yes — Youth Commemoration Ground is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 301401.
Details
Victoria Avenue
Southend
Essex
SS2 6ER
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