Intermission Youth
Analysis
Intermission Youth is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in London. It was registered in July 2020, 6 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 company (Companies House number 12359502). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Intermission Youth reported income of £642k and spending of £612k, spending 95% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £263k to £642k (+144%), an average of +25% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 90%. Over the whole period it spent 92% of the income it received.
Among 1,869 England and Wales charities whose main cause is community and economic development and that reported income, Intermission Youth sits at the 87th percentile: it is larger than about 87% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 91st percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Sigta Limited (Southern Industries Group Training Association) (£636k), Voluntary Support North Surrey (£645k) and Beaver Community Trust Ltd (£633k).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 82% and charitable activities 8.6%. Charitable activities took 77% of spending and raising funds 8.9%. Reserves of £402k would cover about 8 months of spending at that rate. It employed 5 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 82%
- Charitable activities 8.6%
- Other 9.3%
In the charity's own words
Intermission Youth gives disadvantaged young people the tools to make positive choices, to become the best version of themselves through drama, film and mentoring. Key activities: an 11-month Youth Theatre programme; Community Engagement work in schools, pupil referral units, young offender institutions and prisons; a Graduate programme offering continuing mentoring and personal development.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Sigta Limited (Southern Industries Group Training Association) | West Sussex | £636k |
| Voluntary Support North Surrey | Chertsey | £645k |
| Beaver Community Trust Ltd | Ashford | £633k |
| The Police Foundation | London | £659k |