YOUTH ENQUIRY SERVICE (PLYMOUTH) LIMITED
The charity was set up to help young people from Plymouth and the surrounding area, aged under 25 years, reach their full potential by providing access to accredited, confidential and free information, advice and guidance delivered by paid staff and trained volunteers. We also provide access to a range of additional commissioned services for enhanced and targeted provision.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net deficit of £141,027 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £920,613 to £779,586. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirmed the organization remains a going concern with sufficient reserves to cover future liabilities.
What the accounts disclose
“nobody in the organisation earned over £60,000.” — page 9
“The charity has a reserves policy that recommends it keeps a level of free cash reserves equivalent to three months operational running costs.” — page 7
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- James Alexander Henry Cook
- Julia Hughes
- Katherine Else
- Marian Nkunyeasua Osademe
- Mx Gemma Faye Claire Doyle
- Oliver Durbin
- Rachael Whitby
- Reshad John Paul Sergeant
- Sarah Kathryn Todd
- Tanmayo Murray-Clark
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £583k | £724k |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.4m | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.3m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.4m | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is YOUTH ENQUIRY SERVICE (PLYMOUTH) LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net deficit of £141,027 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total reserves from £920,613 to £779,586. Despite the deficit, the trustees confirmed the organization remains a going concern with sufficient reserves to cover future liabilities. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
What does the highest-paid employee of YOUTH ENQUIRY SERVICE (PLYMOUTH) LIMITED earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the Under £60,000 band.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| HAYS TRAVEL FOUNDATION | 2 | £2k |
| ISLE OF WIGHT FOUNDATION | 1 | — |
| THE ONSIDE FOUNDATION | 1 | £448k |
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £355k |
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £252k |
| STEPHEN TAYLOR FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| PRISM THE GIFT FUND | 1 | £50k |
| Point North Community Foundation | 1 | £47k |
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- YOUTH FIRST CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION
- WOLVERHAMPTON YOUTH ZONE
- NE YOUTH
- THE YOUTH ASSOCIATION
- YOUNG DEVON
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOUTH ENQUIRY SERVICE (PLYMOUTH) LIMITED | £583k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH FIRST CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| WOLVERHAMPTON YOUTH ZONE | £1.3m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NE YOUTH | £1.3m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE YOUTH ASSOCIATION | £805k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUNG DEVON | £5.9m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |