Basecamp Adventure Trust
Analysis
Basecamp Adventure Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Leeds. It was registered in June 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, which this site groups under children and youth development. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services and other charitable activities.
In the financial year ending December 2025, Basecamp Adventure Trust reported income of £245k and spending of £236k, spending 96% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from December 2021 to December 2025, income grew from £10k to £245k (+2352%), an average of +122% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to December 2022, when income rose by 367%. Over the whole period it spent 80% of the income it received.
Among 5,641 England and Wales charities whose main cause is children and youth development and that reported income, Basecamp Adventure Trust sits at the 94th percentile: it is larger than about 94% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 83rd percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Healthwatch North Tyneside (£244k), South East London Family Mediation Bureau (£249k) and Give. Help. Share. (£243k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
Basecamp works with young people who are suffering disadvantage or require additional support in order to build greater self-belief and resilience, enabling them to better thrive and fulfil their potential. Working in partnership with schools, we provide a unique 1 year programme combining outdoor adventure, personal development and compassionate coaching.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Healthwatch North Tyneside | Wallsend | £244k |
| South East London Family Mediation Bureau | Kent | £249k |
| Give. Help. Share. | Borehamwood | £243k |
| Rising Stars Young People Services CIO | Birmingham | £250k |