Youth Focus North East
Also known as: Regional Youth Work Unit North East, Regional Youth Work Unit
Promoting and supporting the development of youth work in the North East
Activities & Mission
Promoting and supporting the development of youth work in the North East
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.
Region
Financial Information
Financial Efficiency
Higher than 57% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 71% 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 2025.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £1,274,087 | £1,223,807 | £1,223,807 | £679,777 | £235,137 | 45 / 3 |
| 2024 | £1,088,531 | £1,005,557 | £1,005,557 | £629,497 | £237,595 | 33 / 5 |
| 2023 | £1,097,163 | £1,061,480 | £1,061,480 | £546,523 | £227,182 | 34 / 3 |
| 2022 | £861,997 | £768,006 | £768,006 | £510,840 | £268,216 | 33 / 0 |
| 2021 | £595,558 | £554,101 | £554,101 | £416,849 | £226,396 | 20 / 7 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Youth Focus North East
What does Youth Focus North East do?
Promoting and supporting the development of youth work in the North East
How much income did Youth Focus North East report in 2025?
Youth Focus North East reported total income of £1.27m and reported expenditure of £1.22m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Youth Focus North East?
Youth Focus North East has a program ratio of 96.1%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 57% 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 Focus North East registered as a charity?
Youth Focus North East was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 28 January 2004 as charity number 1101799. It has been registered for 22 years.
Who runs Youth Focus North East?
Youth Focus North East is governed by a board of 9 trustees. The chair of trustees is Robert James Laycock. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Youth Focus North East operate?
Youth Focus North East operates in England, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.
Is Youth Focus North East a registered charity?
Yes — Youth Focus North East is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1101799.
Details
Bensham
Gateshead
Tyne and Wear
NE8 1YN
Registry Information
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Trustees
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Regional Youth Work Unit North East
- Regional Youth Work Unit
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated