Hitchin Youth Trust
Analysis
Hitchin Youth Trust is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Hitchin. It was registered in July 1963, 63 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the prevention or relief of poverty, arts/culture/heritage/science and amateur sport, which this site groups under poverty relief. Legally it is a charitable company (Companies House number 00399872). It says it makes grants to individuals, makes grants to organisations and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending August 2025, Hitchin Youth Trust reported income of £265k and spending of £276k, spending 104% of its income. Across the 5 years on record, from August 2021 to August 2025, income grew from £102k to £265k (+161%), an average of +27% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to August 2024, when income rose by 135%. Over the whole period it spent 135% of the income it received.
Among 15,276 England and Wales charities whose main cause is poverty relief and that reported income, Hitchin Youth Trust sits at the 80th percentile: it is larger than about 80% of them. Against every charity in England and Wales with reported income it ranks in the 84th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include Little Green Sock Project (£265k), The Redeemed Christian Church of God - Great Grace Assembly (£266k) and Go Help Asia Trust (£265k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
We are a registered charity whose aim is to encourage activities for young people up to the age of 26. We can help clubs, associations and educational groups and individuals. We also provide a venue for the use of youth groups. Through careful management of our investments we can provide financial assistance.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| Little Green Sock Project | Manchester | £265k |
| The Redeemed Christian Church of God - Great Grace Assembly | London | £266k |
| Go Help Asia Trust | Middlesex | £265k |
| Oxford Community Work Agency Limited | Oxford | £266k |