Youthbuild UK
Analysis
Youthbuild UK is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hertfordshire. It was registered in April 2002, 24 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, accommodation/housing and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 04278225). It says it provides human resources, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Youthbuild UK reported income of £68k and spending of £53k, leaving 22% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £3,700 to £68k (+1738%), an average of +107% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 537%. Over the whole period it spent 72% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Youthbuild UK sits at the 60th percentile: it is larger than about 60% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 65th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Gumboots Foundation (UK) (£68k), Light of Hira (£68k) and Jaffe Family Relief Fund (£68k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
YBUK provides advice, guidance and develops best practice through its sponsors and supporters to encourage engagement with young people from less advantaged backgrounds, and provides them with pathways into construction.We recognise the achievements of these young people through a high profile awards scheme - Young Builder of the Year. The governing body meets quarterly.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Gumboots Foundation (UK) | Birmingham | £68k |
| Light of Hira | Leicester | £68k |
| Jaffe Family Relief Fund | Beckenham | £68k |
| Oldham Madani Academy | Oldham | £68k |