# CHRYSALIS YOUTH EMPOWERMENT NETWORK

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1158392
- **Other names:** CYEN
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** CIO
- **Registered:** Aug. 29, 2014
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1158392


## Contact

- **Address:** 31 PRINCE OF WALES LANE, YARDLEY WOOD, BIRMINGHAM
- **Postcode:** B14 4LB
- **Phone:** 01214308980
- **Email:** socentafrica@gmail.com
- **Website:** www.cyen.online



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE BETWEEN THE AGE OF 5 YEARS AND 25 YEARS OF AGE LIVING IN UGANDA AND OTHER DEVELOPING COUNTRIES BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AND ORGANISING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A MEANS OF:(A) ADVANCING IN LIFE AND HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT, MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS;(B) ADVANCING EDUCATION;(C) RELIEVING UNEMPLOYMENT;(D) PREVENTING OR RELIEVING POVERTY (E) PROVIDING RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF SUCH PERSONS.

**Activities:** To support African young people through training as changemakers, providing recreational/educational activities to enable them to participate in society as mature & responsible people.To prevent poverty in Africa, by providing grants, items and services to those in need, particularly through indigenous African organisations.To promote children's rights.To promote sustainable development in Africa.




## Classification

- **How:** Makes Grants To Individuals, Makes Grants To Organisations
- **What:** Education/training, The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Uganda



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dec. 31, 2024 | — | — | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2023 | £169564 | £186458 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2022 | £199478 | £155614 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2021 | £182217 | £190538 | — | — |
| Dec. 31, 2020 | £211487 | £209237 | — | — |
| Sept. 30, 2019 | £80499 | £79228 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **David John Bale** (Chair) — appointed April 11, 2021
- Caroline Newcombe — appointed Jan. 8, 2026
- Charlotte Amie Taylor — appointed Feb. 25, 2026
- Dr Denise Taylor — appointed Jan. 15, 2022
- Dr Teil Chooi Oh — appointed March 17, 2019
- Naomi Panter — appointed March 1, 2024