Youth First Charitable Incorporated Organisation
Also known as: Youth First, Youth First 'Charitable Incorporated Organisation'
We offer all year round after-school & holiday provision at our adventure playgrounds, youth clubs and through a street-based team. We also provide projects and informal education for young people. Our programmes offer children and young people aged 8-19 (up to 25 with additional needs) the opportunity to grow, play, have a voice and learn.
Activities & Mission
We offer all year round after-school & holiday provision at our adventure playgrounds, youth clubs and through a street-based team. We also provide projects and informal education for young people. Our programmes offer children and young people aged 8-19 (up to 25 with additional needs) the opportunity to grow, play, have a voice and learn.
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 89% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 41% 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
Expenditure Categories
Financial Trend
Annual Returns
As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2024.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024 | £1,664,424 | £1,899,645 | £1,829,227 | £1,456,621 | £175,217 | 37 / 0 |
| 2023 | £1,927,261 | £1,778,687 | £1,778,687 | £1,691,842 | £423,061 | 27 / 0 |
| 2022 | £2,157,480 | £614,211 | £614,211 | £1,543,268 | £1,543,268 | 20 / 0 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Youth First Charitable Incorporated Organisation
What does Youth First Charitable Incorporated Organisation do?
We offer all year round after-school & holiday provision at our adventure playgrounds, youth clubs and through a street-based team. We also provide projects and informal education for young people. Our programmes offer children and young people aged 8-19 (up to 25 with additional needs) the opportunity to grow, play, have a voice and learn.
How much income did Youth First Charitable Incorporated Organisation report in 2024?
Youth First Charitable Incorporated Organisation reported total income of £1.66m and reported expenditure of £1.90m for the financial year ending 2024, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Youth First Charitable Incorporated Organisation?
Youth First Charitable Incorporated Organisation has a program ratio of 109.9%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 89% 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 First Charitable Incorporated Organisation registered as a charity?
Youth First Charitable Incorporated Organisation was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 4 August 2021 as charity number 1195386. It has been registered for 5 years.
Who runs Youth First Charitable Incorporated Organisation?
Youth First Charitable Incorporated Organisation is governed by a board of 4 trustees. The chair of trustees is Valerie Davison. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Youth First Charitable Incorporated Organisation operate?
Youth First Charitable Incorporated Organisation operates in Lewisham, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Youth First Charitable Incorporated Organisation a registered charity?
Yes — Youth First Charitable Incorporated Organisation is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1195386.
Details
C/O RRS DEPARTMENT
45 GRESHAM STREET
LONDON
EC2V 7BG
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Also Known As
- Youth First
- Youth First 'Charitable Incorporated Organisation'
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated