Yss

Also known as: Youth Support Services Limited, Yss Ltd

To provide community based support services for children, young people, adults and families who are vulnerable, have complex needs and who face difficult life challenges.

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Activities & Mission

To provide community based support services for children, young people, adults and families who are vulnerable, have complex needs and who face difficult life challenges.

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

Herefordshire Shropshire Telford & Wrekin Warwickshire Worcestershire

Financial Information

Latest Income

£1,036,951

Latest Expenditure

£940,022

Financial Efficiency

Program Ratio 90.7%

% of income going directly to charitable activities

Higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample: 3130). How is this calculated?

Overall Efficiency 100.0%

% of expenditure going to programs (vs overhead)

Higher than 100% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M. How is this calculated?

Administrative Ratio 0.8%

Overhead (fundraising + governance) as % of total expenditure

Lower overhead than 69% 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

Donations & Legacies £15,053

Charitable Activities £1,013,826

Other Trading £0

Investments £8,072

Other Income £0

Expenditure Categories

Charitable Expenditure £940,022

Raising Funds £0

Governance £7,941

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 Year	Income	Expenditure	Charitable Spending	Net Assets	Reserves	Staff
2025	£1,036,951	£940,022	£940,022	£637,373	£305,420	30 / 18
2024	£1,290,772	£1,193,327	£1,193,327	£540,444	£540,444	35 / 25
2023	£1,364,774	£1,658,474	£1,658,474	£442,999	£192,684	44 / 20
2022	£1,506,691	£1,453,593	£1,453,593	£736,699	£283,242	45 / 35
2021	£1,510,177	£1,409,070	£1,409,070	£683,601	£274,499	48 / 40

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Yss

What does Yss do?

To provide community based support services for children, young people, adults and families who are vulnerable, have complex needs and who face difficult life challenges.

How much income did Yss report in 2025?

Yss reported total income of £1.04m and reported expenditure of £940k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

How efficient is Yss?

Yss has a program ratio of 90.7%, meaning that share of its income goes directly to charitable activities. This is higher than 41% of UK Beneficiary group charities with income £1M to £10M (sample of 3130 charities). See our methodology for how this is calculated.

When was Yss registered as a charity?

Yss was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 11 August 2000 as charity number 1081992. It has been registered for 26 years.

Who runs Yss?

Yss is governed by a board of 8 trustees. The chair of trustees is Richard Quallington. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Yss operate?

Yss operates across 5 areas, including Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and 2 others. The full list is shown on its profile.

Is Yss a registered charity?

Yes — Yss is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1081992.