Mama Youth Project
Analysis
Mama Youth Project is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 2007, 19 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, arts/culture/heritage/science and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under arts, culture, heritage and science. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06033670). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Mama Youth Project reported income of £381k and spending of £643k, spending 169% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income fell from £883k to £381k (-57%), an average of -19% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income dropped by 34%. Over the whole period it spent 101% of the income it received.
Among 17,634 England and Wales charities whose main cause is arts, culture, heritage and science and that reported income, Mama Youth Project sits at the 90th percentile: it is larger than about 90% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 88th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Lighthouse Arts and Training Ltd (£381k), Yorkshire Ballet Seminars (£381k) and The Perimeter London (£381k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
MAMA Youth Project aims to equip disadvantaged and marginalised young people between the age of 18-30 with the skills & experience that will help them secure long-term and fulfilling employment.We provide training that helps them secure employment,with a particular focus on those wanting to pursue a career in TV or media-an industry particularly closed to those from BAME& disadvantaged backgrounds
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Arts and Training Ltd | Brighton | £381k |
| Yorkshire Ballet Seminars | Twickenham | £381k |
| The Perimeter London | London | £381k |
| Settle Victoria Hall Limited | Settle | £382k |