About us
About the Trust
Hitchin Youth Trust is a registered charity run by a board of volunteer Trustees. We support young people in Hitchin and its rural communities through grants, rent-free rooms and our Youth Charity Hub.
What we do
Grants for young people
Hundreds of individuals are supported by the Trust to pursue educational, recreational, sporting, cultural and artistic ambitions.
Grants for organisations
A large number of local organisations, some with over 150 members, apply and are approved for a grant each year. Start-up grants for young people’s clubs and organisations can also be given.
University bursaries
A number of bursaries are available each year to help students from families facing financial hardship.
Rent-free rooms
We provide rent-free rooms at 111 Walsworth Road for use by youth clubs and organisations.
Youth Charity Hub
In 2026 we officially opened our Charity Hub, a base for youth charities working in our area, with meeting rooms, offices and counselling and mentoring space.
Investing for the future
The Trustees manage the Trust’s investments to provide an income that maintains the building and funds grants for many years to come.
How the Trust is run
The articles of the Trust require that it be administered by up to 20 Trustees. The Trustees form various committees to look after the buildings, investments, publicity and distribution of grants.
In line with Charity Commission guidance, Trustees serve terms of four years, up to a maximum of three terms. Our aim is to attract Trustees with the right skills to carry the Trust’s work forward effectively and professionally for many years to come.
Interested in becoming a Trustee?
If you have skills and time to give and would like to help young people in Hitchin, we’d love to hear from you.