Colwyn Youth for Christ
Analysis
Colwyn Youth for Christ is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Colwyn Bay. It was registered in October 2021, 5 years ago. Its declared purposes cover general charitable purposes, religious activities, amateur sport and other charitable purposes, which this site groups under religion. Legally it is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO). It says it provides services.
In the financial year ending April 2025, Colwyn Youth for Christ reported income of £14k and spending of £9,362, leaving 35% of income unspent that year. Across the 3 years on record, from April 2023 to April 2025, income fell from £56k to £14k (-74%), an average of -49% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to April 2025, when income dropped by 56%. Over the whole period it spent 65% of the income it received.
Among 20,496 England and Wales charities whose main cause is religion and that reported income, Colwyn Youth for Christ sits at the 28th percentile: it is larger than about 28% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 38th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Lighthouse Burnham (£14k), North Devon Christian Fellowship (£14k) and The Woodward Trust (£14k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of young people throughout Colwyn Bay and its environs. To demonstrate, promote and encourage Christian values, including Dignity, Empowerment and Partnership to young people in partnership with local schools, churches and other educational establishments throughout Colwyn Bay and its environs through lunchtime and after school clubs,
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Lighthouse Burnham | Great Missenden | £14k |
| North Devon Christian Fellowship | Bideford | £14k |
| The Woodward Trust | Salford | £14k |
| Life in the Nations | Rhondda Cynon Taff | £14k |