Development of the Youth of Chester Charity
Analysis
Development of the Youth of Chester Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chester. It was registered in March 1993, 33 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes and education/training, which this site groups under education and training. It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Development of the Youth of Chester Charity reported income of £18k and spending of £23k, spending 124% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £16k to £18k (+13%), an average of +3.1% a year. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Development of the Youth of Chester Charity sits at the 51st percentile: it is larger than about 50% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 43rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include 1st Hawkwell Scout Group (£18k), Friends of Willingdon Community School (£18k) and 3rd Farnham Scout Group (£18k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To promote the spiritual, mental, moral and physical training of persons who are resident or being educated in the City of Chester.To support the pupils of the Bishops' Blue Coat CE High School, St Thomas of Canterbury Blue Coat CE School, Hoole CE Primary School.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| 1st Hawkwell Scout Group | Essex | £18k |
| Friends of Willingdon Community School | Eastbourne | £18k |
| 3rd Farnham Scout Group | Farnham | £18k |
| Our Lady Immaculate School Friends Association | Chelmsford | £18k |