NORWICH YOUTH FOR CHRIST
NYFC exists to take Christianity relevantly to young people so they can make their own informed decision about faith. We also seek to create new and relevant ways for young people to grow in their Christian committment. Our work is in churches, schools and communities through involvement in RE lessons, assemblies, lunch time/after school clubs, youth clubs, mentoring, youth events, camps and more.
Objects
1. TO PROMOTE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AND TO PROCLAIM THE GOSPEL OF THE LORD JESUS CHRIST THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AND IN PARTICULAR (BUT WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING) IN NORWICH AND ITS ENVIRONS. 11. TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE THE CHRISTIAN EVANGELISATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AND IN PARTICULAR (BUT WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING) IN NORWICH AND ITS ENVIRONS. 111. TO PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE POSITIVE CHRISTIAN LIVING. 1V. TO RELIEVE POVERTY AND SICKNESS THEREBY DEMONSTRATING THE GOSPEL OF JESUS CHRIST.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net outgoing resource of £6,622 for the year, driven by rising costs and a slight decrease in overall giving. The trustees report that savings have been used frequently and can no longer be relied upon for cash flow, though they maintain a reserves policy target of £23,000 to ensure operations continue for at least three months. Per the balance sheet, unrestricted reserves stood at £41,542, which is above the stated policy target.
What the accounts disclose
“Norwich Youth For Christ provided and charged a fee for Administrative services totalling £360 to East Norfolk Youth for Christ a charity that has the same acting trustees.” — page 23
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- MARGARET HELENA JOAN SMITHchair
- Claire Louise Gunn
- RUTH MARY LYNDS
- Susan Ruth Knights
- Tristan Hugh Baldry
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £140k | £146k |
| 31/08/2024 | £144k | £154k |
| 31/08/2023 | £125k | £146k |
| 31/08/2022 | £124k | £149k |
| 31/08/2021 | £135k | £146k |
Common questions
Is NORWICH YOUTH FOR CHRIST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net outgoing resource of £6,622 for the year, driven by rising costs and a slight decrease in overall giving. The trustees report that savings have been used frequently and can no longer be relied upon for cash flow, though they maintain a reserves policy target of £23,000 to ensure operations continue for at least three months. Per the balance sheet, unrestricted reserves stood at £41,542, which is above the stated policy target. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NORWICH YOUTH FOR CHRIST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NORWICH YOUTH FOR CHRIST as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEIGHAM, NORWICH.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF HEIGHAM, NORWICH | FY2024 | £500 | Local Organisation |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/11/2004 | £5k | Workshops in DJing for young people |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| STAFFORDSHIRE COUNCIL OF VOLUNTARY YOUTH SERVICES | 2 | £1k |
| CONSOLIDATED CHARITY OF BURTON UPON TRENT | 1 | £24k |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF CHASE TERRACE AND BONEY HAY, ST. JOHN | 1 | £525 |
Charities like this
- NOTTINGHAM ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN YOUTH SERVICE
- THE YOUTH NET
- BURY ST EDMUNDS AND DISTRICT CHRISTIAN YOUTH
- BURTON YOUTH FOR CHRIST
- NORWICH CHURCH OF ENGLAND YOUNG MEN'S SOCIETY
- THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ECCLESALL, SHEFFIELD
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| NORWICH YOUTH FOR CHRIST | £140k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NOTTINGHAM ROMAN CATHOLIC DIOCESAN YOUTH SERVICE | £755k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE YOUTH NET | £157k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BURY ST EDMUNDS AND DISTRICT CHRISTIAN YOUTH | £103k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BURTON YOUTH FOR CHRIST | £119k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NORWICH CHURCH OF ENGLAND YOUNG MEN'S SOCIETY | £323k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |