BE FREE YOUNG CARERS LTD
Be Free Young Carers supports young carers aged 8 to 17 years old, by providing 1 21 emotional support, respite activities, 13 plus Youth Club, bespoke befriending service and offering training in practical skills, all of which helps reduce the anxiety and stress so many young carers experience and increases mental health.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved an overall surplus of £26,032 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds at year end amounting to £314,609. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds £279,133 in free reserves, which satisfies its stated policy target of £100,000. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“Income was received from Grants, Trusts, and Donations.”
“The Board of Trustees has designated a reserve of £100,000 to pay liabilities, complete and close work with current clients in the event of the organisation having to close.” — page 17
“To date Guideposts Trust has outstanding financial support totalling £26,340 to the Charity by way of an intercompany loan, repayment of which will not be requested until the Charity generates the surpluses to do so.”
“{We would like to thank Osborne-Clark for their continued support with providing us pro bono support and advice.}” — page 2
“To date Guideposts Trust has outstanding financial support totalling £26,340 to the Charity by way of an intercompany loan, repayment of which will not be requested until the Charity generates the surpluses to do so.”
“{We would like to thank Osborne-Clark for their continued support with providing us pro bono support and advice.}” — page 2
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/10/2024)
Trustees
- Andrew Caldicott
- Carol Dunne
- Gavin Jones
- Laurie Cooper
- Nicola Mellings
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £421k | £395k |
| 31/03/2024 | £413k | £330k |
| 31/03/2023 | £338k | £317k |
| 31/03/2022 | £296k | £251k |
| 31/03/2021 | £303k | £168k |
Common questions
Is BE FREE YOUNG CARERS LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved an overall surplus of £26,032 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total funds at year end amounting to £314,609. Per the trustees' report, the charity holds £279,133 in free reserves, which satisfies its stated policy target of £100,000. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BE FREE YOUNG CARERS LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BE FREE YOUNG CARERS LTD as a grant recipient include THE TOLKIEN TRUST, THE ADRIAN SWIRE CHARITABLE TRUST, THE KERBASCOL TRUST, THE FUNDING NETWORK, THE BARBARA WARD CHILDREN'S FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/10/2025 | £19k | Support for military families young carers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/08/2024 | £300k | Young Carers: Brighter Futures |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/11/2022 | £10k | Building resilience in Young Carers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/02/2022 | £150k | Brighter futures for young carers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/05/2020 | £10k | Covid-19 Response BFYC |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE TRIANGLE TRUST 1949 FUND | 3 | £63k |
| CARERS TRUST | 1 | £252k |
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| THE IMP TRUST | 1 | £139k |
| THE OPENWORK FOUNDATION | 1 | £128k |
| BARNWOOD TRUST | 1 | £100k |
| HEY SMILE FOUNDATION | 1 | £42k |
| HELP FOR HEALTH | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- GLOUCESTERSHIRE YOUNG CARERS PROJECT
- ANDOVER YOUNG CARERS
- BRENT CARERS CENTRE
- KOOL CARERS SOUTH EAST LTD
- ROMSEY YOUNG CARERS
- Carers Plus Yorkshire Ltd
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BE FREE YOUNG CARERS LTD | £421k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| GLOUCESTERSHIRE YOUNG CARERS PROJECT | £767k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ANDOVER YOUNG CARERS | £114k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| BRENT CARERS CENTRE | £794k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| KOOL CARERS SOUTH EAST LTD | £241k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ROMSEY YOUNG CARERS | £147k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |