YOUTH 2000 CHARITABLE TRUST
Youth 2000 is a catholic youth initiative that organises both in person and online weekend retreats of prayer, events and prayer groups as well as training and formation for young adults, primarily between the ages of 18-24, although all our retreats are open to all between the ages of 16 and 35 years old. Subsidised places are available to those who would otherwise be unable to attend.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £56,673 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing to £112,583. The trustees confirm that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, noting that cashflow forecasts do not suggest any reason for concern despite the cost-of-living crisis. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and maintains a reserves policy aimed at protecting the continuity of its core work.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of Youth 2000 to maintain at any one time a balance of unrestricted funds to provide a level of working capital that protects the continuity of its core work and cover for risks such as unforeseen expenditure or unanticipated loss of income.” — page 5
“During the year donations amounting to £2,201 (2024: £4,735) were made to the charity by the trustees and £Nil (2024: £2,116) by other related parties.” — page 18
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 02493263
- Average employees: 0.03
Company officers (Companies House)
- UGOWE, Christiana on trustee list
- ROBINSON, Iona Christine on trustee list
- FLETCHER, David on trustee list
- FINN, Gregory James on trustee list
- HAYWARD, Hannah on trustee list
- DOWNIE, Mary on trustee list
- PURSLOW, Christopher John on trustee list
Trustees
- Robert Francis Anthony Toonechair
- CHRISTOPHER PURSLOW
- Christiana Ugowe
- David Fletcher
- Gregory Finn
- Hannah Hayward
- Iona Robinson
- Mary Downie
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £239k | £295k |
| 31/03/2024 | £241k | £217k |
| 31/03/2023 | £249k | £240k |
| 31/03/2022 | £197k | £197k |
| 31/03/2021 | £238k | £142k |
Common questions
Is YOUTH 2000 CHARITABLE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure deficit of £56,673 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total funds decreasing to £112,583. The trustees confirm that no material uncertainties exist regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, noting that cashflow forecasts do not suggest any reason for concern despite the cost-of-living crisis. The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and maintains a reserves policy aimed at protecting the continuity of its core work. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds YOUTH 2000 CHARITABLE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YOUTH 2000 CHARITABLE TRUST as a grant recipient include EDITH BESSIE GIBSON TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EDITH BESSIE GIBSON TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | For the general advancement of the Roman Catholic religion |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE PHILIP J MILTON AND COMPANY PLC CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| STEPHEN TAYLOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £245k |
| THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY | 1 | £95k |
| DEPTFORD CHALLENGE TRUST LIMITED | 1 | £55k |
| THE ASSOCIATION OF SAIL TRAINING ORGANISATIONS | 1 | £36k |
| THE OPENWORK FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| The Leathersellers' Foundation | 1 | £23k |
| THE WILLIAM WATES MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £20k |
Charities like this
- YOUTH FIRST CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
- YOUTH WITH A MISSION HARPENDEN
- YOUTH ADVENTURE TRUST
- NOTTINGHAM ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN YOUTH SERVICE
- HITCHIN YOUTH TRUST
- OCEAN YOUTH TRUST NORTH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOUTH 2000 CHARITABLE TRUST | £239k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH FIRST CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| YOUTH WITH A MISSION HARPENDEN | £2.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH ADVENTURE TRUST | £1.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NOTTINGHAM ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN YOUTH SERVICE | £755k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HITCHIN YOUTH TRUST | £265k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |