General Meeting of Young Friends in Britain
The advancement of religion in accordance with the principles and practices of the Religious Society of Friends (Quakers) in Britain.
Objects
THE ADVANCEMENT OF RELIGION IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE PRINCIPLES AND PRACTICES OF THE RELIGIOUS SOCIETY OF FRIENDS COMMONLY CALLED QUAKERS
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ran a deficit of £10,928 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to increased expenditures on admin support and accessibility bursaries. Despite this deficit, the charity holds healthy unrestricted reserves of £84,724, which the trustees describe as a strong financial position allowing them to look towards the future with confidence.
What the accounts disclose
“Donations received without conditions from Trustees during the year were £165 (2023: £180).” — page 21
Policies the charity declares
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Trustees
- Finn Joseph Taylor
- Friend Emily Brown
- Friend Isabel Ingham
- Kenneth John Alexander MacIver
- Kevin McNamara
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £26k | £36k |
| 31/12/2023 | £18k | £15k |
| 31/12/2022 | £20k | £14k |
| 31/12/2021 | £25k | £15k |
| 31/12/2020 | £23k | £14k |
Common questions
Is General Meeting of Young Friends in Britain financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ran a deficit of £10,928 for the year ended 31 December 2024, primarily due to increased expenditures on admin support and accessibility bursaries. Despite this deficit, the charity holds healthy unrestricted reserves of £84,724, which the trustees describe as a strong financial position allowing them to look towards the future with confidence. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.