BOVEY TRACEY YOUTH ACTION
Bovey Tracey Youth Cafe operates in Bovey Tracey and helps young people, especially but not exclusively through leisure time activities, so to develop their physical and mental capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £205,830 to £10,645, while restricted funds increased slightly to £28,062. The charity reports facing challenges on its operational account and relies entirely on charitable giving and donations. The trustees note the necessity of growing appreciation for their work to address constraints on time imposed by the struggle to achieve adequate funding.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants, restricted funds £20,400”
Trustees
- JOHN DESMOND MIDGLEYchair
- MICHAEL DESMOND KNUCKEY
- ROGER CROOT
- Simon James Orlando Merrett
- WILLIAM ROBERT LAWES
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £36k | £34k |
| 31/12/2023 | £27k | £30k |
| 31/12/2022 | £20k | £32k |
| 31/12/2021 | £46k | £23k |
| 31/12/2020 | £27k | £21k |
Common questions
Is BOVEY TRACEY YOUTH ACTION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £205,830 to £10,645, while restricted funds increased slightly to £28,062. The charity reports facing challenges on its operational account and relies entirely on charitable giving and donations. The trustees note the necessity of growing appreciation for their work to address constraints on time imposed by the struggle to achieve adequate funding. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 29/03/2007 | £17k | "Bovey Tracey Youth Pottery Project" |