The Association for Young People's Health
Analysis
The Association for Young People's Health is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in January 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06412836). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and sponsors or undertakes research.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Association for Young People's Health reported income of £255k and spending of £307k, spending 120% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £468k to £255k (-46%), an average of -14% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2024, when income rose by 120%. Over the whole period it spent 100% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Association for Young People's Health sits at the 76th percentile: it is larger than about 76% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Martin Geddes Charitable Trust (£255k), The Joyona Charitable Trust (£255k) and League of Friends of Weston General Hospital (£254k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
The Association for Young People's Health is the UK's leading independent voice for youth health. We work to improve the health and wellbeing of 10-24 year olds by: Involving young people in our work, ensuring their voices are heardWorking with healthcare providersImproving accessPromoting evidence-based practiceIncreasing communication between practitioners from different sectors.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Martin Geddes Charitable Trust | Wilmslow | £255k |
| The Joyona Charitable Trust | Preston | £255k |
| League of Friends of Weston General Hospital | Choose State | £254k |
| Home-Start Blackburn & Darwen | Blackburn | £255k |