The Young Women's Film Academy CIO
Analysis
The Young Women's Film Academy CIO is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in 69 Westgate Road. It was registered in August 2018, 8 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and disability, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, The Young Women's Film Academy CIO reported income of £96k and spending of £93k, spending 97% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from January 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £16k to £96k (+491%), an average of +56% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to January 2022, when income rose by 134%. Over the whole period it spent 96% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, The Young Women's Film Academy CIO sits at the 62nd percentile: it is larger than about 62% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 70th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include The Active Pregnancy Foundation (£96k), British Association of Spine Surgeons (£96k) and Bridges Hull Ltd (£96k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To provide film making actives and services for girls and young women and the local communities across the North East of England. The activities promote wellbeing and skills in film making for individuals that may not otherwise access provision and opportunities due to poverty or lack of support. Films produced promote issues pertinent to the advancement of women and their aspirations and health.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| The Active Pregnancy Foundation | Sheffield | £96k |
| British Association of Spine Surgeons | London | £96k |
| Bridges Hull Ltd | Hull | £96k |
| Friends of Malvern Community Hospital | Worcestershire | £96k |