Southside Young Leaders Academy
Analysis
Southside Young Leaders Academy is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in November 2007, 19 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06228171). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Southside Young Leaders Academy reported income of £150k and spending of £186k, spending 124% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from April 2021 to August 2025, income fell from £242k to £150k (-38%), an average of -11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2022, when income dropped by 32%. Over the whole period it spent 106% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Southside Young Leaders Academy sits at the 81st percentile: it is larger than about 81% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 77th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Gloucester District Scout Council (£150k), Puddletown Playgroup (£150k) and Bevan Lodge Community Pre School CIO (£150k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Leadership training for African and Caribbean boys aged 8 - 18. Saturday Academy offers study support, personal development, sports, drill and practical skills. Holiday activities include visits to businesses and institutions, arts and skills training, residential programmes. The Parents' Forum offering counseling and practical on parenting issues. Boys supported in school during week.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Gloucester District Scout Council | Gloucester | £150k |
| Puddletown Playgroup | Dorchester | £150k |
| Bevan Lodge Community Pre School CIO | Farnborough | £150k |
| Ben Rhydding Pre-School Playgroup | Ilkley | £150k |