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Youthscape

Also known as: The Luton Churches Education Trust, Lcet, Luton Churches Education Trust

Youthscape works for real change in the lives of teenagers who we meet in schools, churches and the community within Luton. We value research and innovation as we seek to understand culture, develop new resources and models of youth work and refine established approaches. Nationally, we equip youth workers as we run events, training and consultancy and provide innovative resources.

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Activities & Mission

Youthscape works for real change in the lives of teenagers who we meet in schools, churches and the community within Luton. We value research and innovation as we seek to understand culture, develop new resources and models of youth work and refine established approaches. Nationally, we equip youth workers as we run events, training and consultancy and provide innovative resources.

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.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£2,137,239
Latest Expenditure
£2,076,511

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 95.2%
% of income going directly to charitable activities
Overall Efficiency 98.0%
% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)
Administrative Ratio 4.3%
Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Latest Financial Breakdown

Income Sources

Donations & Legacies £992,593
Charitable Activities £1,113,019
Other Trading £0
Investments £31,627
Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £2,034,214
Raising Funds £42,297
Governance £47,747
Grants to Institutions £0
Other Expenditure £0

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£2,137,239
£2,076,511£2,034,214£3,456,082£168,95223 / 18
2024
£1,908,872
£1,854,081£1,808,688£3,395,354£127,98923 / 17
2023
£1,723,399
£1,586,558£1,561,950£3,340,563£197,13020 / 17
2022
£1,001,733
£1,012,820£979,121£3,215,088£112,28717 / 5
2021
£1,045,683
£1,040,471£1,013,479£3,226,175£350,40020 / 5

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Youthscape

What does Youthscape do?

Youthscape works for real change in the lives of teenagers who we meet in schools, churches and the community within Luton. We value research and innovation as we seek to understand culture, develop new resources and models of youth work and refine established approaches. Nationally, we equip youth workers as we run events, training and consultancy and provide innovative resources.

How much income did Youthscape report in 2025?

Youthscape reported total income of £2.14m and reported expenditure of £2.08m for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Youthscape registered as a charity?

Youthscape was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 27 July 2000 as charity number 1081754. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Youthscape?

Youthscape is governed by a board of 6 trustees. The chair of trustees is Matt Summerfield Rev. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Youthscape operate?

Youthscape operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Youthscape a registered charity?

Yes — Youthscape is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1081754.

Details

Address
Youthscape
74 BUTE STREET
LUTON
LU1 2EY
Registration Date
27 July 2000
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
3962104
Charity Number
1081754

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Trustees

Matt Summerfield Rev Chair
Jeronne Rudder
Rachel Herbert
Rev Chris Russell
Revd Canon TIMOTHY MICHAEL LOMAX
Also governs 1 other charity
Tolulope George

Also Known As

  • The Luton Churches Education Trust
  • Lcet
  • Luton Churches Education Trust

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30 July 2026
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