Activities

As described by the charity on the register

OnSide is a charity which supports the wellbeing, aspirations and life chances of young people. By creating a UK-wide network of high-quality youth facilities we are providing young people with inspiring and safe places to spend their leisure time. Our aim is to reach every UK town or city where there is a need, working in partnership with the public and private sector and local community.

Latest income

£20.8m

Expenditure

£19.8m

Financial year end

2025-03-31

Income & spending history

As reported to the Charity Commission, by financial year end

Year end Income Expenditure income spend
2021-03-31 £6.2m £5.5m
2022-03-31 £6.1m £6.0m
2023-03-31 £8.1m £7.9m
2024-03-31 £9.9m £13.0m
2025-03-31 £20.8m £19.8m

Latest detailed return

Year end 2025-03-31

Income mix

Donations & legacies £1.9m
Charitable activities £18.8m
Trading £0
Investment income £116k
Total income £20.8m

Spending

Charitable spend £19.8m
Raising funds £5k
Grants to institutions £0
Governance £0
Total expenditure £19.8m

Balance sheet

Reserves £2.4m
Total funds £4.6m
— restricted £2.1m
— unrestricted £2.4m
— endowment £0
Total assets £4.6m
Cash £5.6m

People

Employees 55

Classification

The charity's own register classification

What it does

  • Education/training
  • Arts/culture/heritage/science
  • Amateur Sport
  • Economic/community Development/employment
  • Recreation

Who it helps

  • Children/young People
  • People With Disabilities
  • Other Charities Or Voluntary Bodies

How it works

  • Provides Human Resources
  • Provides Buildings/facilities/open Space
  • Provides Services
  • Provides Advocacy/advice/information
  • Acts As An Umbrella Or Resource Body

Source: Charity Commission for England and Wales register, 2026-07-28. Detailed figures as filed in the charity's annual return. Contains public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0.