HERTS YOUNG HOMELESS GROUP
Our mission is to break the cycle of youth homelessness in Hertfordshire through education, advice and support for young people and their families. We work with young people who are homeless, at risk of homelessness or whose families are at risk of relationship breakdown. We also work with care experienced young people and those aged 18-25 with mental health and substance misuse challenges.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £19,158 for the year ended 31 March 2025, which was an improvement against the budgeted loss of £110,829. Per the trustees' report, the charity closed the year with free unrestricted reserves of £496,558, which is within its stated policy target of maintaining three to six months' total cost of charitable activities.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year one employee earned remuneration in excess of £60,000 (2024: 1).” — page 27
“During the year one employee earned remuneration in excess of £60,000 (2024: 1).” — page 27
“Our Reserves Policy is to maintain free reserves between three to six months’ total cost of charitable activities, plus closure costs which include staff redundancies in line with standard practice in the charity sector.” — page 11
“During the year the charity received £47,724 (2024: £35,721) from fundraising events run by Echelon Consulting Limited, a company in which M Baxter is a director.” — page 31
“During the year the charity paid £13,461 (2024: £7,927) to Homeless Link, a charity in which R Watkins is a director.”
“During the year the charity received £47,724 (2024: £35,721) from fundraising events run by Echelon Consulting Limited, a company in which M Baxter is a director.” — page 31
“During the year the charity paid £13,461 (2024: £7,927) to Homeless Link, a charity in which R Watkins is a director.”
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "above" (FY2024) to "within" (FY2025).
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (17/01/2022)
Trustees
- Peter Michael Hollandchair
- Alexander James Gurr
- Caitriona Quigley
- Carol Michelle Shutkever
- DAVID JOHN BALL
- Hannah Louise Victor
- MATHEW BAXTER
- PAUL GROVES
- Ruth Jennifer Barnes
- Sarah Victoria Milsom
- Timothy Giles Willies
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £2.0m | £2.0m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.8m | £1.8m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.7m | £1.6m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.7m | £1.5m |
| 31/03/2021 | £1.7m | £1.4m |
Common questions
Is HERTS YOUNG HOMELESS GROUP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity recorded a deficit of £19,158 for the year ended 31 March 2025, which was an improvement against the budgeted loss of £110,829. Per the trustees' report, the charity closed the year with free unrestricted reserves of £496,558, which is within its stated policy target of maintaining three to six months' total cost of charitable activities. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Moore Kingston Smith LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of HERTS YOUNG HOMELESS GROUP earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds HERTS YOUNG HOMELESS GROUP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name HERTS YOUNG HOMELESS GROUP as a grant recipient include YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| YORKSHIRE BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 31/07/2025 | £40k | Millionaire Street 2025 07w4 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/03/2022 | £10k | Future Roots Garden |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/01/2020 | £1k | The Big Herts 5k Colour Run |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 31/10/2018 | £79k | Live Life |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/06/2018 | £10k | IT Improvements |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/03/2017 | £308k | Under 16s Mediation |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/08/2016 | £7k | Better Outcomes - Involving hyh Stakeholders to Measure Impact |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/01/2013 | £77k | Dual Diagnosis Link Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/07/2011 | £389k | Under 16s Mediation Service |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2006 | £988 | Youth advisory group |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| LANDAID CHARITABLE TRUST LIMITED | 2 | £5k |
| AGE UK | 1 | £478k |
| THE CHALDEAN CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £72k |
| THE JONES 1986 CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £30k |
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 1 | £29k |
| BOOTS CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE MARY ROBERTSON TRUST | 1 | £11k |
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | 1 | £8k |
Charities like this
- GISDA CYFYNGEDIG / ARFON YOUNG SINGLE HOMELESS GROUP
- OPEN HOMES NOTTINGHAM
- FLEDGE YOUTH SUPPORT
- Helping Herts
- CITY OF EXETER YMCA
- AGE UK HERTFORDSHIRE
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HERTS YOUNG HOMELESS GROUP | £2.0m | more than £60,000 | 1 | within | — | no doubt |
| GISDA CYFYNGEDIG / ARFON YOUNG SINGLE HOMELESS GROUP | £2.4m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| OPEN HOMES NOTTINGHAM | £149k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| FLEDGE YOUTH SUPPORT | £871k | Under £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Helping Herts | £277k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| CITY OF EXETER YMCA | £2.3m | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |