Largest Youth Development Charities in United Kingdom 2026

Discover the the biggest youth development organizations by annual revenue in United Kingdom. Showing the top 100 organizations.

1

The Ormiston Trust

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $338,987,000 Data: 47%

Ormiston Trust supports children and their families by way of grants to Ormiston organisations and the sponsorship of Multi Academy Trusts. Four core values underpin …

2

Action for Children

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $163,445,000 Data: 5%

We protect and support children and young people, providing practical and emotional care and support, ensuring their voices are heard, and campaigning to bring lasting …

3

The Scout Association

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $46,940,695 Data: 47%

SCOUTING ACTIVELY ENGAGES AND SUPPORTS YOUNG PEOPLE IN THEIR PERSONAL DEVELOPMENT, EMPOWERING THEM TO MAKE A POSITIVE CONTRIBUTION TO SOCIETY.

4

The Adolescent and Children'S Trust

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $27,757,000 Data: 47%

TACT IS A DIVERSIFIED CHILDREN'S CHARITY PREDOMINANTLY PROVIDING FOSTERING, ADOPTION AND PERMANENCY FOR CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE IN PUBLIC CARE OR ON THE CUSP OF …

5

The Frontline Organisation

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $25,227,000 Data: 47%

Frontline recruits and develops outstanding individuals to be social workers and leaders to transform the lives of the most vulnerable children and families.

6

East Anglia'S Children'S Hospices

GB Trust: 90/100 Revenue: $22,382,379 Data: 47%

The charity provides care and support to children with life threatening or life limiting illness and to their families.

7

Edcity Office

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $22,306,000 Data: 40%

EdCity Office is a charitable company responsible for running the EdCity project office space in White City. The office building will bring together tenants including …

8

Acorns Children'S Hospice Trust

GB Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $22,219,000 Data: 5%

Care and support for life limited children and their families

9

The Outward Bound Trust

GB Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $21,051,000 Data: 47%

The Outward Bound Trust unlocks the potential of young people through discovery and adventure in the wild. It runs courses at residential centres in the …

10

Martin House

GB Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $17,012,726 Data: 47%

Providing holistic care and support to children and young people with life limiting illnesses and to their families in Yorkshire and the Humber.

11

Ty Hafan

GB Trust: 85/100 Revenue: $12,412,302 Data: 53%

Ty Hafan aims to offer a high standard of free care and support to the families of children in Wales who are expected to die …

12

We Are Purposeful

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $12,065,000 Data: 47%

Purposeful is a movement building hub for adolescent girls. Our strategic areas support girls and their allies to remake the world for themselves by insights …

13

The Youth Endowment Fund Charitable Trust

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $11,538,279 Data: 47%

Reducing youth violence and offending

14

John Lyon'S Charity

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $11,506,000 Data: 47%

John Lyon's Charity gives grants to benefit children and young people up to the age of 25 who live in nine boroughs in northwest London. …

15

The National Childbirth Trust

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $11,133,898 Data: 47%

We offer information and support in pregnancy, childbirth and early parenthoodWe aim to give every parent the chance to make informed choicesWe want to make …

16

Julia'S House Limited

GB Trust: 80/100 Revenue: $10,220,664 Data: 47%

Hospice care for children in Dorset and Wiltshire at home and in the Julia's House hospices, and support for their families.

17

Kids Out Uk

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $9,422,686 Data: 47%

KidsOut brings fun and happiness into the lives of disadvantaged children. We do this by providing day trips, fun experiences, toys and books to those …

18

Wessex Children'S Hospice Trust

GB Trust: 90/100 Revenue: $9,052,177 Data: 47%

Naomi House and Jacksplace Hospices provide essential care and support to life-limiting and life-threatened children, young adults and their families from across central southern England.

19

World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $8,795,000 Data: 47%

The World Association of Girl Guides and Girl Scouts is dedicated to girls and young women in the world. Our diverse Movement represents ten million …

20

St Ronan'S School (hawkhurst)

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $8,289,114 Data: 47%

Educating children between the ages of 3 and 13

21

Child Action Northwest

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $8,023,431 Data: 47%

To work with disadvantaged and under privelaged children and young people, their families and communities, to improve their life chances.

22

The Plymouth Argyle Training & Development Trust for Young People

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $7,264,095 Data: 33%
23

Foundations - What Works Centre for Children and Families

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $7,245,849 Data: 47%

What Works for Children's Social Care seeks better outcomes for children, young people and their families by bringing the best available evidence to practitioners and …

24

Internet Watch Foundation

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $7,049,679 Data: 47%

Foster trust and confidence in the Internet.Assist Internet service providers to combat online child abuse content.Assist law enforcement in the fight against online child abuse …

25

The Forget Me Not Children'S Hospice

GB Trust: 90/100 Revenue: $6,820,268 Data: 47%

Supporting children with life limiting conditions and their families through Hospice at Home service, and through other core services within our Children's Hospice in Huddersfield.

26

The Power of Nutrition

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $6,677,116 Data: 47%

THE POWER OF NUTRITION IS WORKING TO TRANSFORM CHILDREN?S NUTRITION OUTCOMES, SAVE LIVES AND PROTECT CHILDREN BY: (1) UNLOCKING FINANCING FOR NUTRITION FROM NEW AND …

27

Barnsley Youth Zone Ltd

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $6,493,672 Data: 47%

Barnsley Youth Zone exists to provide young people with somewhere safe and inspiring to go in their leisure time. Open 7 days a week and …

28

Youth Moves

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $4,762,615 Data: 53%

Youth Moves is a youth work charity providing services to young people aged 8-25 years old across South Bristol.

29

Redthread Youth Limited

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $4,466,428 Data: 47%

Youth Work - to provide, and support, youthwork which focuses on the holistic wellbeing of young people: body, mind and soul.To walk alongside the young …

30

The Jordan Charitable Foundation

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $4,203,949 Data: 40%

Makes grants to organisations that help young people with potential but poor prospects transform their lives by fostering their desire and confidence to learn, achieve …

31

The Cavendish School Charitable Trust Limited

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $3,988,090 Data: 47%

Teaching 3-11 year old children

32

The Elma Foundation (uk)

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $3,877,431 Data: 40%

The Charity is a grant-making charity, and it supports a range of charities which undertake activities and initiatives falling within the Charity's objects that improve …

33

The Foxton Centre

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $3,645,961 Data: 47%

Group work, outreach, activities and one to one support to vulnerable children and young people living in an area of multiple deprivation; one to one …

34

Children'S Links

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $3,501,000 Data: 53%

As an innovative and growing organisation, focused on customers and stakeholders, we have grown a wide range of services in response to needs and identified …

35

Sentebale

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $3,345,000 Data: 53%

The principal activity of the charity is to raise funds and awareness, and to distribute money for the specific charitable purposes of supporting orphaned and …

36

White Lodge Centre

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $3,302,000 Data: 47%

Providing services for disabled children and adults and their families and carers in and around Surrey.

37

Peter Harrison Foundation

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $3,076,392 Data: 47%

Two grant programmes are open to applications:1. Opportunities through Sport - applications accepted from charities throughout the United Kingdom;2. Special Needs and Care for Children …

38

Grief Encounter

GB Revenue: $3,036,828 Data: 47%

Grief Encounter is one of the UK?s leading child bereavement charities providing pioneering services and support to bereaved children, young people and their families.

39

"off the Record" Youth Counselling Croydon

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $3,028,391 Data: 47%

The agency provides a range of support services to children, young people and young adults who live, work or study in the boroughs of Croydon, …

40

Bromley 'Y'

GB Revenue: $3,006,475 Data: 47%

Enabling young people through evidenced practice.

41

Shift Organisation Ltd

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,816,963 Data: 47%

SHiFT will break the destructive cycle of children and young people committing crimes so that, instead, they make a positive contribution to our society and …

42

The Eikon Charity

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,816,728 Data: 47%

Eikon is helping children and young people in Surrey to feel safe, heard and supported now and in the future. We listen, we talk, and …

43

The Aim Foundation

GB Trust: 75/100 Revenue: $2,637,265 Data: 47%

AIM awards grants to charitable organisations working to improve the wellbeing of infants, children & young people, as well to organisations who are helping to …

44

The Ross Warburton Charitable Trust

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,580,082 Data: 40%

General charitable purposes. The charity's main objective is to make grants to various charitable bodies which mainly benefit children, young people and voluntary bodies

45

The Nisbet Trust

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,516,990 Data: 47%

Makes single and multi-year grants to charitable organisations in Greater Bristol. Guidelines and an application form are available from the trust website.

46

The Jd Foundation

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,505,609 Data: 40%

The JD Foundation's mission is to support youth charities working with disadvantaged young people affected by circumstance or illness.

47

The Inflexion Foundation

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,500,000 Data: 40%

The Inflexion Foundation supports a range of charitable causes, especially organisations that have a substantial impact on positive outcomes and opportunities for disadvantaged young people. …

48

Grendon and Billesley Nursery and Family Centre

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,486,706 Data: 47%

The charity runs a childrens nursery in the Kings Heath area of Birmingham

49

Big Change Charitable Trust

GB Trust: 92/100 Revenue: $2,471,756 Data: 47%

Big Change is a social impact accelerator. We invest in big ideas that help young people thrive in live, not just exams.

50

Pause Creating Space for Change

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,418,065 Data: 47%

Pause works with women who have experienced, or are at risk of, repeat removals of children from their care. We aim to break this cycle …

51

Anglia Region of the Guide Association

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,391,717 Data: 5%

Youth organisation for the furthering of girls and young women

52

The Distillers' Charity

GB Trust: 95/100 Revenue: $2,383,881 Data: 40%

The activity of The Distillers Charity is to make a difference to young people, including those within the distilled spirits trade, helping them reach their …

53

Camp Simcha

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,339,688 Data: 47%

Camp Simcha exists to improve the quality of life for Jewish families affected by serious childhood illness. It provides a variety of services to help …

54

Rotherham United Community Trust

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,317,783 Data: 47%

The Charity provides opportunities for children and young people of all abilities to engage in football and other sporting activities by providing activities and venues …

55

Oakhill Education Trust

GB Trust: 65/100 Revenue: $2,272,513 Data: 40%

Providing funding, premises and resources for educating children between the ages of 7 and 18

56

Rays of Sunshine

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,069,146 Data: 47%

Granting wishes for seriously and terminally ill children between the ages of 3-18 throughout the United Kingdom

57

Diana Award

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,039,158 Data: 53%

The Diana Award is a legacy to Princess Diana?s belief that young people have the power to change the world . Our aims are to: …

58

The Rainbow Centre (marham)

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $2,027,959 Data: 47%

Day-Care Centre for children - 3 months to 12 years

59

Friends Therapeutic Community Trust

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,984,571 Data: 47%

The Trust provides and maintains one or more homes in which young people in need of such assistance may reside in conditions calculated to assist …

60

Kick LTD.

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,970,452 Data: 47%

Kick London's purpose is to transform young people's lives, with God's love, through sport and support.

61

The Palace Trust

GB Trust: 90/100 Revenue: $1,955,522 Data: 47%

The Palace Trust aims to preserve and make accessible The Bishop's Palace and its fourteen acres of gardens to the public, as a place of …

62

North Yorkshire Youth Limited

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,936,561 Data: 47%

To support young people in North Yorkshire

63

Beis Aharon TT Activity Centre

GB Trust: 80/100 Revenue: $1,913,474 Data: 33%

To provide facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupation for children and young people.

64

Indochina Starfish Foundation

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,881,225 Data: 47%

Assisting street and garbage dump children in Phnom Penh, Cambodia

65

Reading Central District Scout Council

GB Trust: 80/100 Revenue: $1,797,429 Data: 47%

Promotion of Scouting in the Reading area

66

Worcester Community Trust

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,789,291 Data: 47%

WCT enables children, young people, families & communities to access a wide range of positive activities, opportunities & experiences through supporting families, promoting achievement & …

67

Scout Association County of Birmingham

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,748,548 Data: 47%

Scouting in Birmingham provides fun and adventurous activities for young people from the city, so helping them to grow in confidence and challenging them to …

68

Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,729,062 Data: 47%

CARA (Centre for Action on Rape and Abuse) works with victims and survivors of sexual violence and child sexual abuse, providing independent, specialist support and …

69

West Ham Park

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,725,782 Data: 47%

The park is to held on trust forever ''as an open public grounds and gardens for the resort and recreation of adults and playgrounds for …

70

Hertfordshire County Scout Council

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,704,409 Data: 47%

Promotion and development of 'Scouting' within the County of Hertfordshire

71

RCT Domestic Abuse Services Limited

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,692,512 Data: 47%

The Charity's main objectives are to relieve the distress and suffering of women and children caused by exposure to domestic abuse.

72

Go Beyond Charity

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,691,808 Data: 47%

PROVIDING FREE RESPITE BREAKS FOR DISADVANTAGED AND UNDERPRIVILEGED CHILDREN FROM ACROSS THE UK AGED BETWEEN 8 AND 13

73

Yesodey Hatorah Nursery

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,687,204 Data: 40%

Childcare for under five year olds

74

The Alan Sugar Foundation

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,666,095 Data: 40%

As identified by the Trustees primarily in favour of children, the elderley and the disadvantaged in society.

75

Northampton Saints Foundation

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,619,267 Data: 47%

To inspire, support and educate the young people of our region and their communities

76

Wilderness Foundation Uk

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,614,888 Data: 47%

The Wilderness Foundation UK mission is to harness the positive power of nature to change lives. Each year we work with over 8,000 young people …

77

National Youth Choirs of Great Britain

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,591,316 Data: 47%

To give the opportunity to groups of young people to perform together in choirs by running residential through the year culminating in the performance of …

78

The Talent Foundry Trust

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,548,406 Data: 47%

Our aim is to promote social mobility by creating and delivering high-quality opportunities for young people in the most deprived communities that will help them …

79

Hopian

GB Revenue: $1,520,751 Data: 47%

We provide support to women and children who have experienced domestic or sexual abuse. This includes safe, confidential accommodation for those that need it; and …

80

Carefree Cornwall

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,490,337 Data: 47%

We work with care experienced young people aged 11-25. Our aim is to give young people in care the chance to have a good life …

81

Young Camden Foundation

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,402,175 Data: 47%

The promotion of the efficiency and effectiveness of charities and the effective use of charitable resources by organisations working with children and young people for …

82

The Peter Ashley Activity Centres

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,352,164 Data: 47%

Youth Activity Centre

83

The Difference Education Ltd

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,342,911 Data: 47%

Improving life outcomes for the most vulnerable children by raising the status and expertise of those who educate them.

84

Families for Children Trust

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,329,933 Data: 47%

Voluntary Adoption Agency placing children from all over the UK with families in Cornwall, Devon, Dorset and Somerset.

85

Vipassana Trust

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,322,157 Data: 47%

Running Vipassana meditation courses for adults and Anapana meditation courses for children and young people.

86

Dreams Come True Charity

GB Trust: 90/100 Revenue: $1,314,230 Data: 47%

Dreams Come True is a national charity that brings joy to terminally and seriously ill children and young people by making their treasured dreams come …

87

When You Wish Upon a Star

GB Trust: 90/100 Revenue: $1,275,399 Data: 47%

When You Wish Upon a Star aims to grant the 'Wishes' of children from the age of 4 to 16 years who are living with …

88

Youth Focus North East

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,274,087 Data: 47%

Promoting and supporting the development of youth work in the North East

89

The Girls' Network

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,262,183 Data: 47%

Mentoring for girls from low-income communities, networking events and workshops.

90

Sheffield Women's Aid

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,177,357 Data: 47%

SARAS provide two Refuges, accommodating a total of 37 families at any one time. Families have to be eligible for public funding and a victim …

91

The Centre for Innovation in Voluntary Action

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,150,179 Data: 47%

The promotion of social entrepreneurship and support for social entrepreneurs in the UK and worldwide, plus the creation and support of new projects run which …

92

The Guide Association London and South East England Region

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,148,163 Data: 47%

Leaders enabled Rainbows, Brownies, Guides and Senior Section members to enjoy a full programme of activities following the Guide Association programme for young girls and …

93

Garston Adventure Playground

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,146,980 Data: 47%

Provide play activities/opportunities for young people aged 6-16 years.

94

Sefton Women and Childrens Aid

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,142,199 Data: 47%

Provide support services for women, children and young people who are survivors of Domestic Abuse. Services include Advice Centres, Outreach, Refuge Accommodation, Children's Services and …

95

Oxfordshire Motor Project

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,131,619 Data: 47%

TRAX is a Motor project based in Oxford that works all over Oxfordshire; we provide a range of mechanical and practical based courses for young …

96

Caudwell Youth

GB Revenue: $1,108,937 Data: 47%

Caudwell Youth provides support that changes the lives of at risk young people aged 11-24 yrs through person-centred support.

97

The Joshua Tree - Supporting Families Affected by Childhood Cancers

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,092,575 Data: 47%

To build a holiday house and support centre to allow families who have a child with a life threatening illness to enjoy a free holiday

98

Women'S Aid in Luton

GB Trust: 100/100 Revenue: $1,082,476 Data: 47%

Provides support, information and temporary accommodation for women with or without children suffering domestic abuse.

99

Happy Days Childrens Charity

GB Trust: 97/100 Revenue: $1,076,124 Data: 47%

Holidays and Leisuretime activity for children with special needs across the whole uk

100

Tokko Ltd

GB Revenue: $1,074,946 Data: 47%

To help young people advance in life, through support recreation and leisure.