Youth Presence
Analysis
Youth Presence is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Cumbria. It was registered in September 2020, 6 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty and religious activities, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Youth Presence reported income of £71k and spending of £77k, spending 108% of what it took in. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £17k to £71k (+318%), an average of +43% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2022, when income rose by 71%. Over the whole period it spent 79% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Youth Presence sits at the 61st percentile: it is larger than about 61% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 66th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Church Investors Group (£71k), Newfield Community Church Trust (£71k) and Christ Central Workington (£71k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Youth Presence works with and supports children and young people. We will do this through the provision of recreational and leisure time activities. We will provide support, activities and opportunities which develop skills, capacities and capabilities. We will provide personal, social and spiritual education. We are based in Kendal, we work in the North West of England - Cumbria/Lancashire.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Church Investors Group | London | £71k |
| Newfield Community Church Trust | Berkshire | £71k |
| Christ Central Workington | Workington | £71k |
| Genisys Arct | Tyseley | £71k |