CARE AND RELIEF FOR THE YOUNG
CRY is an international Christian Children's charity with the mission to empower children in the world's most disadvantaged nations to rise beyond poverty under the leadership of local champions.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £52,834 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £582,241 to £529,407. The trustees consider the charity well placed to continue its activities, holding unrestricted reserves of £506,065 which meet their stated policy of maintaining three to six months of average expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.” — page 31
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds not otherwise designated for specific purposes should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six months of average expenditure.” — page 10
“During the year there were unrestricted donations received from King's Community Church (Southampton) of £3,790 (2023 - £8,945) and there were postage and shredding recharges to King’s Community Church (Southampton) of £0 (2023 - £1,120) and food recharges of £132 (2023 - £0). There were also expenses recharged from King’s Community Church (Southampton) of £6,496 (2023 - £8,850). This consists of £0 (2023 - £6,250) for office renovations, £3,000 (2023 - £0) for office rental, £3,280 (2023 - £2,400) for stationery and £216 (2023 - £200) for other expenses. Included in Trade creditors is £0 (2023 - £794) due to King's Community Church (Southampton). Unrestricted donations totalling £1,203 (2023: £nil) were received from three trustees.”
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (25/10/2022)
Trustees
- IAN HOWARD CHIDDLEchair
- Alison Katherine Williams
- Craig Andrew Bousfield
- Olanike Bamodu
- Rachel Anne Rigby
- Seth Gyimah
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £1.2m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.3m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2022 | £1.3m | £1.2m |
| 31/12/2021 | £1.1m | £945k |
| 31/12/2020 | £1.2m | £1.1m |
Common questions
Is CARE AND RELIEF FOR THE YOUNG financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing resource of £52,834 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £582,241 to £529,407. The trustees consider the charity well placed to continue its activities, holding unrestricted reserves of £506,065 which meet their stated policy of maintaining three to six months of average expenditure. The auditor confirmed that the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Sumer Audit.
What does the highest-paid employee of CARE AND RELIEF FOR THE YOUNG earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Who funds CARE AND RELIEF FOR THE YOUNG?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CARE AND RELIEF FOR THE YOUNG as a grant recipient include NEW GROUND CHURCHES, KINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH (SOUTHAMPTON).
Shared trustees with funders
- IAN HOWARD CHIDDLE — trustee here and at KINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH (SOUTHAMPTON)
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| NEW GROUND CHURCHES | FY2022 | £10k | Apostolic ministry |
| NEW GROUND CHURCHES | FY2021 | £10k | Apostolic ministry |
| KINGS COMMUNITY CHURCH (SOUTHAMPTON) | FY2022 | £0 |