Youthscape
Analysis
Youthscape is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Luton. It was registered in July 2000, 26 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, religious activities and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 03939801). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Youthscape reported income of £2.1m and spending of £2.1m, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £1.0m to £2.1m (+104%), an average of +20% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2023, when income rose by 72%. Over the whole period it spent 97% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Youthscape sits at the 98th percentile: it is larger than about 98% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 96th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Religious of the Assumption (£2.1m), The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Stoke Gifford (£2.2m) and Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue (£2.1m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from charitable activities 52%, donations and legacies 46% and investments 1.5%. Charitable activities took 96% of spending and raising funds 2.0%. Reserves of £169k would cover about 1 months of spending at that rate. It employed 23 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 46%
- Charitable activities 52%
- Investments 1.5%
In the charity's own words
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.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Religious of the Assumption | London | £2.1m |
| The Parochial Church Council of the Ecclesiastical Parish of Stoke Gifford | Bristol | £2.2m |
| Edgware and Hendon Reform Synagogue | Edgware | £2.1m |
| New North London Synagogue | London | £2.2m |