Essex Youthbuild
Analysis
Essex Youthbuild is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Chelmsford. It was registered in June 2008, 18 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and the prevention or relief of poverty, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06608363). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Essex Youthbuild reported income of £189k and spending of £158k, spending 84% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income fell from £289k to £189k (-35%), an average of -10% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 103%. Over the whole period it spent 106% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Essex Youthbuild sits at the 75th percentile: it is larger than about 75% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 80th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include CCHF Allaboutkids (£188k), The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Dominion Christian Connections (£189k) and Emmanuel Assemblies of God (£188k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Essex Youthbuild works with young people aged 11-19 years from across Essex, many of whom are in some way disadvantaged. Essex Youthbuild provides training in construction skills alongside mentoring and support to help these young people gain qualifications and move on to the next step in their lives.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| CCHF Allaboutkids | London | £188k |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God, Dominion Christian Connections | Peterborough | £189k |
| Emmanuel Assemblies of God | Leeds | £188k |
| CFC Family Ministries | London | £189k |