Youth Sport Trust
Improving the quality of PE & school sportDeveloping incl. PE & school sport to engage the least activeModernising competitive school sport to offer more young people the opp to competeEnabling & empowering young people to lead & be role modelsMaximising the experiences of elite athletes via mentor training & deploymentSupporting the use of PE to impact on academic progress & acheivement
Activities & Mission
Improving the quality of PE & school sportDeveloping incl. PE & school sport to engage the least activeModernising competitive school sport to offer more young people the opp to competeEnabling & empowering young people to lead & be role modelsMaximising the experiences of elite athletes via mentor training & deploymentSupporting the use of PE to impact on academic progress & acheivement
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 Efficiency
Higher than 92% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample: 661). How is this calculated?
Higher than 28% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. How is this calculated?
Lower overhead than 26% of UK Education charities with income over £10M. (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.
| Financial Year | Income | Expenditure | Charitable Spending | Net Assets | Reserves | Staff |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | £12,222,438 | £13,526,643 | £12,714,342 | £7,843,603 | £5,638,771 | 112 / 392 |
| 2024 | £10,091,135 | £10,953,842 | £10,235,518 | £9,147,808 | £6,318,044 | 112 / 220 |
| 2023 | £10,330,412 | £11,445,277 | £10,827,716 | £10,010,515 | £6,764,287 | 103 / 150 |
| 2022 | £11,985,063 | £10,916,864 | £10,544,481 | £11,125,380 | £5,174,512 | 97 / 26 |
| 2021 | £9,510,315 | £7,824,674 | £7,484,369 | £10,057,181 | £5,460,599 | 105 / 23 |
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Frequently asked questions about Youth Sport Trust
What does Youth Sport Trust do?
Improving the quality of PE & school sportDeveloping incl. PE & school sport to engage the least activeModernising competitive school sport to offer more young people the opp to competeEnabling & empowering young people to lead & be role modelsMaximising the experiences of elite athletes via mentor training & deploymentSupporting the use of PE to impact on academic progress & acheivement
How much income did Youth Sport Trust report in 2025?
Youth Sport Trust reported total income of £12.22m and reported expenditure of £13.53m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.
How efficient is Youth Sport Trust?
Youth Sport Trust has a program ratio of 104.0%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 92% of UK Education charities with income over £10M (sample of 661 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.
When was Youth Sport Trust registered as a charity?
Youth Sport Trust was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 5 June 2001 as charity number 1086915. It has been registered for 25 years.
Who runs Youth Sport Trust?
Youth Sport Trust is governed by a board of 12 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Colin Neil Davidson. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.
Where does Youth Sport Trust operate?
Youth Sport Trust operates across 4 areas: Ireland, Northern Ireland, Scotland and England And Wales.
Is Youth Sport Trust a registered charity?
Yes — Youth Sport Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1086915.
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3 Oakwood Drive
LOUGHBOROUGH
LEICESTERSHIRE
LE11 3QF
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