Dorset Youth Association
Analysis
Dorset Youth Association is a registered charity in England and Wales, based in Dorset. It was registered in December 1974, 52 years ago. Its declared purposes cover education/training, the advancement of health or saving of lives and economic/community development/employment, which this site groups under health and saving lives. It says it makes grants to organisations, provides human resources and provides buildings/facilities/open space.
In the financial year ending March 2025, Dorset Youth Association reported income of £355k and spending of £239k, leaving 33% of income unspent that year. Across the 5 years on record, from March 2021 to March 2025, income grew from £230k to £355k (+54%), an average of +12% a year. The sharpest change came in the year to March 2025, when income rose by 115%. Over the whole period it spent 87% of the income it received.
Among 24,651 England and Wales charities whose main cause is health and saving lives and that reported income, Dorset Youth Association 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 87th percentile. Charities of a similar size with the same main cause include SSP Foundation (£355k), Arms Around the Child(Uk) (£355k) and Quality of Life Foundation (£355k).
Income and spending
Where the income comes from
- Other 100%
In the charity's own words
To ensure the development and recognition of a vibrant, strong and diverse voluntary sector with a focus on supporting on those aged 0-25 and their families in Dorset and for all children and young people to be empowered, feel respected and know they are valued. We do this by acting as an infrastructure organisation providing training, support, employment programmes and working with communities.
Similar-sized charities, same cause
| Charity | Location | Income |
|---|---|---|
| SSP Foundation | London | £355k |
| Arms Around the Child(Uk) | Portsmouth | £355k |
| Quality of Life Foundation | London | £355k |
| Angels International | West Sussex | £355k |