Chrysalis Youth Empowerment Network
Analysis
Chrysalis Youth Empowerment Network is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Birmingham. It was registered in August 2014, 12 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 incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it makes grants to individuals and makes grants to organisations.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Chrysalis Youth Empowerment Network reported income of £211k and spending of £206k, spending 98% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £182k to £211k (+16%), an average of +3.7% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2025, when income rose by 67%. Over the whole period it spent 98% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Chrysalis Youth Empowerment Network sits at the 77th percentile: it is larger than about 77% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 81st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Liberty Church UK (£211k), Cornelly Development Trust (£211k) and The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) City of Peace (£211k).
Data notes from the register: The latest annual return was received after its deadline.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To support African young people through training as changemakers, providing recreational/educational activities to enable them to participate in society as mature & responsible people.To prevent poverty in Africa, by providing grants, items and services to those in need, particularly through indigenous African organisations.To promote children's rights.To promote sustainable development in Africa.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Liberty Church UK | Aylesford | £211k |
| Cornelly Development Trust | Bridgend | £211k |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God (RCCG) City of Peace | Reading | £211k |
| Sedulo Foundation | Manchester | £211k |