Lancashire Youth Challenge
Analysis
Lancashire Youth Challenge is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Lancaster. It was registered in September 2015, 11 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, which this site groups under education and training. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Lancashire Youth Challenge reported income of £200k and spending of £181k, spending 90% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £111k to £200k (+81%), an average of +16% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2022, when income rose by 43%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 21,402 England and Wales charities whose main cause is education and training and that reported income, Lancashire Youth Challenge sits at the 85th percentile: it is larger than about 85% 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 Chatterbox Community Pre-School Limited (£200k), Torah Umesorah UK Limited (£201k) and Home-Start Conwy (£200k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We work with vulnerable young people in Lancashire who are experiencing mental and physical ill health, housing poverty/homelessness, socio/economic deprivation and lack of opportunity. We provide opportunities for personal development & growth through weekly fitness and sports training, one to one pastoral support sessions, creative participatory activities and cultural learning opportunities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Chatterbox Community Pre-School Limited | Romsey | £200k |
| Torah Umesorah UK Limited | Manchester | £201k |
| Home-Start Conwy | Clwyd | £200k |
| Broad Oak Pre-School | Heathfield | £201k |