One Young World Limited
Analysis
One Young World Limited is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in May 2012, 14 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and environment/conservation/heritage, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 06970067). It says it makes grants to individuals, provides other finance and provides human resources.
In the financial year ending December 2025, One Young World Limited reported income of £7.9m and spending of £7.9m, spending 100% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £5.1m to £7.9m (+53%), an average of +11% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 65%. Over the whole period it spent 105% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, One Young World Limited sits at the 99th percentile: it is one of the largest 1% in its cause. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 99th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Low Cost Living Limited (£7.8m), Hope and Homes for Children (£8.0m) and Hope for Justice (£7.8m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from trading 78% and donations and legacies 16%. Charitable activities took 100% of spending and raising funds 0.0%. It employed 41 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 16%
- Trading 78%
- Other 5.8%
In the charity's own words
One Young World organises Annual Conferences that are attended by the brightest young people from around the world, helping them make lasting connections to create positive change. One Young World has grown in both capacity and stature and for many organisations sending delegates has become an integral part of their leadership development, human resources and sustainability programmes.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Low Cost Living Limited | London | £7.8m |
| Hope and Homes for Children | Wiltshire | £8.0m |
| Hope for Justice | London | £7.8m |
| Birmingham and Solihull Women's Aid | Birmingham | £8.3m |