Young Lives Consortium
Analysis
Young Lives Consortium is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in West Yorkshire. It was registered in November 2016, 10 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under community and economic development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services, provides advocacy/advice/information and acts as an umbrella or resource body.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Young Lives Consortium reported income of £302k and spending of £265k, spending 88% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £300k to £302k (+0.6%), an average of +0.2% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2023, when income rose by 41%. Over the whole period it spent 90% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Young Lives Consortium sits at the 79th percentile: it is larger than about 79% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 85th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Job Change (£301k), Fresh Hope (£302k) and Qed Foundation Limited (£296k).
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
YLC facilitates networks, training and partnerships alongside our members VCSE and partners. This assists in identifying key issues for children, young people and families. We then work with our members and young people to grow their organisations and promote joint working and best practice to improve outcomes for children, young people and families in the Wakefield District.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Job Change | West Midlands | £301k |
| Fresh Hope | Cheltenham | £302k |
| Qed Foundation Limited | Bradford | £296k |
| Youth PWR Charity | Croydon | £304k |