ACTION 4 YOUTH
The objects of charity are to help and educate children and young people, through informal education and leisure time activities to develop their physical, mental and spiritual, moral and cultural capabilities, to achieve their full potential, that they may grow up to full maturity, as responsible individuals and members of their communities and society.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a significant loss for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in a decrease in net assets from £2,173,849 to £1,954,758. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that the balance sheet and cash position provide a solid foundation to manage future challenges, with unrestricted reserves of £774,684 held against a policy target of £235,000.
What the accounts disclose
“In the band £60,001 - £70,000 1” — page 32
“In the band £60,001 - £70,000 1” — page 32
“The charity has calculated the deficit under the net present value of future cash flows method, permitted under FRS 102, the deficit of the pension scheme is £2,931 (2025 - £4,299) is materially correct.” — page 42
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £80,001 - £90,000 (FY2025) to £60,001 - £70,000 (FY2026).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Benedicta Morrow — CEO
Funders the charity credits
- Milton Keynes Business Improvement District
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Trustees
- Alastair Douglaschair
- David Robert Apperly
- Giles Harvey
- Helen Louise Eldred
- Itay Haber
- Nicholas Peters
- Nicholas Stinton
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £1.5m | £1.7m |
| 31/03/2025 | £3.5m | £2.4m |
| 31/03/2024 | £2.8m | £2.6m |
| 31/03/2023 | £2.1m | £2.1m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.6m | £1.6m |
Common questions
Is ACTION 4 YOUTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a significant loss for the year ended 31 March 2026, resulting in a decrease in net assets from £2,173,849 to £1,954,758. Despite this deficit, the trustees report that the balance sheet and cash position provide a solid foundation to manage future challenges, with unrestricted reserves of £774,684 held against a policy target of £235,000. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Hillier Hopkins LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of ACTION 4 YOUTH earn?
Per its FY2026 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £60,001 - £70,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds ACTION 4 YOUTH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ACTION 4 YOUTH as a grant recipient include THE ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION, THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST, John Lewis Partnership Foundation, THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED, THE BEATRICE LAING TRUST.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/11/2025 | £450k | The Junction Youth Centre: supporting young people to thrive in High Wycombe |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/09/2025 | £17k | Creativity@The Junction |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/05/2024 | £19k | Out of school hours mentoring for vulnerable young people in South Bucks |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/07/2022 | £9k | Addressing food poverty at our youth centre The Junction |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/06/2021 | £9k | Action4Youth Health and Wellbeing Programme |
| Sport England | 29/04/2021 | £8k | COVID19 Return to Play |
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 11/10/2019 | £10k | Grant to Action4Youth |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/07/2019 | £5k | Action4Youth Sector Conference |
| Bedfordshire and Luton Community Foundation | 20/07/2018 | £8k | Grant to Action4Youth |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/06/2018 | £6k | Inspiration Programme |
| Sport England | 22/05/2017 | £10k | Xperience Disability Sailing School |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/04/2015 | £10k | LongriggRural Mobile Training Project |
| Sport England | 06/02/2014 | £10k | Get Equipped Yachting project |
| Sport England | 20/08/2013 | £50k | Caldecotte Xperience - Water Sports Centre |
| Sport England | 06/06/2013 | £6k | Longrigg Canoe |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/07/2006 | £5k | Mobile Activities |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | — |
| GREENHAM TRUST LTD | 1 | £432k |
| THE OVO CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £154k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £138k |
| THE RETA LILA HOWARD FOUNDATION | 1 | £135k |
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £120k |
| JOHN ELLERMAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| RAISE YOUR HANDS | 1 | £87k |
Charities like this
- PRIORITY YOUTH PROJECT
- JUST YOUTH
- ST ANTHONY'S YOUTH EDUCATION AND SUPPORT
- NOTTINGHAM ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN YOUTH SERVICE
- Berkshire Youth LTD
- ACTION FOR CONSERVATION
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| ACTION 4 YOUTH | £1.5m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PRIORITY YOUTH PROJECT | £367k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| JUST YOUTH | £159k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| ST ANTHONY'S YOUTH EDUCATION AND SUPPORT | £179k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| NOTTINGHAM ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN YOUTH SERVICE | £755k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Berkshire Youth LTD | £1.4m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |