Young People First (Midlands)
Analysis
Young People First (Midlands) is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leamington Spa. It was registered in June 1996, 30 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, economic/community development/employment and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03201917). It says it provides human resources, provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2026, Young People First (Midlands) reported income of £493k and spending of £414k, spending 84% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2022 to March 2026, income grew from £401k to £493k (+23%), an average of +5.3% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2026, when income rose by 59%. Over the whole period it spent 120% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Young People First (Midlands) sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 84% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 90th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include General Federation of Trade Unions Educational Trust (£491k), Centre for Thriving Places (£494k) and Old Boat Corner Community Association Limited (£485k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Our vision is 'No young person limited by disadvantage'. We focus our work in the Brunswick Ward area of Leamington, delivering activities, creating opportunities and providing support to help disadvantaged young people transition to a self-assured adulthood. We connect with and support young people aged 8-18 and their families through clubs, cafes and mentoring.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| General Federation of Trade Unions Educational Trust | Loughborough | £491k |
| Centre for Thriving Places | Bristol | £494k |
| Old Boat Corner Community Association Limited | East Sussex | £485k |
| St Werburghs Community Association | Bristol | £495k |