Youth Options
Also known as: Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Youth Options
Education, training and activities with children and young people
Activities & Mission
Education, training and activities with children and young people
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 14% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?
Higher than 26% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 30% 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 | £3,822,415 | £2,781,384 | £2,497,574 | £2,143,992 | £615,121 | 102 / 16 |
| 2024 | £2,241,587 | £2,267,925 | £2,061,918 | £1,029,939 | £578,553 | 88 / 24 |
| 2023 | £1,999,200 | £1,949,935 | £1,758,440 | £1,030,607 | £608,904 | 79 / 25 |
| 2022 | £1,606,273 | £1,713,208 | £1,658,507 | £986,485 | £583,481 | 72 / 20 |
| 2021 | £1,379,671 | £1,351,414 | £1,035,710 | £1,005,710 | £1,006,000 | 47 / 7 |
Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers
Frequently asked questions about Youth Options
What does Youth Options do?
Education, training and activities with children and young people
How much income did Youth Options report in 2025?
Youth Options reported total income of £3.82m and reported expenditure of £2.78m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Youth Options?
Youth Options has a program ratio of 65.3%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 14% 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 Options registered as a charity?
Youth Options was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 June 1996 as charity number 1056463. It has been registered for 30 years.
Who runs Youth Options?
Youth Options is governed by a board of 11 trustees. The chair of trustees is PETER NORTH. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Youth Options operate?
Youth Options operates across 4 areas: Dorset, Hampshire, Isle Of Wight and Southampton City.
Is Youth Options a registered charity?
Yes — Youth Options is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1056463.
Details
Yonge Road
Eastleigh
SO50 9SX
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Sectors & Classifications
Also Known As
- Hampshire and the Isle of Wight Youth Options
Data & trust
- Register data refreshed
- 14 May 2026
- Methodology
- How metrics are calculated