Crewe Youth Zone Ltd
Analysis
Crewe Youth Zone Ltd is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Crewe. It was registered in August 2023, 3 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives, disability and arts/culture/heritage/science, which this site groups under health and saving lives. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 14613939). It says it provides buildings/facilities/open space, provides services and provides advocacy/advice/information.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Crewe Youth Zone Ltd reported income of £3.0m and spending of £729k, leaving 76% of income unspent that year. Across the 2 years on record, from March 2024 to March 2025, income grew from £875k to £3.0m (+242%), an average of +242% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 242%. Over the whole period it spent 21% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Crewe Youth Zone Ltd sits at the 95th percentile: it is larger than about 95% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 97th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Rye Health and Care (£3.0m), Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Foundation (£3.0m) and The Lord Mayor's Appeal (£3.0m).
In its latest detailed accounts, income came from donations and legacies 99%. Charitable activities took 98% of spending and raising funds 1.9%. Reserves of £251k would cover about 4 months of spending at that rate. It employed 2 people.
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Donations 99%
- Investments 0.6%
In the charity's own words
Crewe Youth Zone exists to help and educate young people resident in Crewe and the surrounding areas. Providing an inspiring environment and positive activities to spend their leisure time and by promoting their full potential in order that they may grow to maturity as individuals and members of society, and that their conditions in life may improve.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Rye Health and Care | East Sussex | £3.0m |
| Cosmetic Toiletry and Perfumery Foundation | Epsom | £3.0m |
| The Lord Mayor's Appeal | London | £3.0m |
| The Pixel Fund | Bromley | £3.0m |