The King's Arms Youth Project
The charity has been set up by the Christians in Petersfield to serve the community of Petersfield and the surrounding villages. It particularly focuses on youth, by providing facilities in which they can meet together in a safe environment to relax but also with the opportunity to find counselling, education and information. Much of the work is focused on helping the more vulnerable young people
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £5,981 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a deficit of £16,560 in the prior year. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £1,064,291, which the trustees confirmed was above their stated policy target of £96,471, allowing current activities to continue.
What the accounts disclose
“The target for 31 March is therefore £96,471. The free reserves of the charity at that date were £100,709.”
Trustees
- JOHN FRANCIS CALLAGHANchair
- Andrew Charles Edmunds
- Hannah Joy Turner
- ROBIN LINCOLN KEMP
- Richard Emmens
- STEPHEN JOHN FIELD
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £390k | £396k |
| 31/03/2024 | £380k | £396k |
| 31/03/2023 | £343k | £351k |
| 31/03/2022 | £326k | £313k |
| 31/03/2021 | £434k | £447k |
Common questions
Is The King's Arms Youth Project financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £5,981 for the year ended 31 March 2025, compared to a deficit of £16,560 in the prior year. Free unrestricted reserves stood at £1,064,291, which the trustees confirmed was above their stated policy target of £96,471, allowing current activities to continue. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/06/2024 | £20k | Young Carers Respite |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/09/2021 | £10k | Interns direct |
| UK government | 28/02/2020 | £10k | UK Youth Fund YAF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/07/2019 | £118k | Youthlink |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/05/2019 | £143k | Hampshire Young Carers Alliance 7/10 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/11/2014 | £79k | East Hants Young Carers Project |