FRIENDS OF YOUNG CARERS (SWINDON)

Registered charity 1094276 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register

The focus of the charity's work is to provide help and support to children and young people caring for a member of their family who may be disabled or suffering from mental health problems , substance misuse or have a long term or terminal illness. Young carers benefit by being involved in a range of activities to have a break from their caring responsibilities and regain their childhood.

Objects

THE RELIEF OF YOUNG CARERS IN SWINDON AND THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS (YOUNG CARERS BEING DEFINED AS PERSONS UP TO 25 YEARS OF AGE WHOSE LIVES ARE AFFECTED IN SOME WAY BECAUSE OF THE NEED TO CARE FOR SOMEONE AT HOME), WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEXUAL ORIENTATION, NATIONALITY, ETHNICITY, RACE, COLOUR, DISABILITY, POLITICAL OR RELIGIOUS BELIEFS, BY ASSOCIATION WITH THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY OR OTHER ORGANISATIONS AND THE LOCAL INHABITANTS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO:(A) PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND LEISURE TIME OCCUPATION WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF THOSE PERSONS;(B) ADVANCE THE EDUCATION OF THOSE PERSONS IN PARTICULAR BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY THE PROVISION OF ADVICE AND INFORMATION; AND(C) PROMOTE SUCH OTHER CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF SUCH PERSONS AS MAY FROM TIME TO TIME BE DETERMINED2.3 THE TRUSTEES MUST USE THE INCOME OF THE TRUST IN PROMOTING THE OBJECTS

Area of benefit: SWINDON AND THE SURROUNDING DISTRICTS

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity's balance sheet remains strong with unrestricted reserves of £126,479. The trustees report that financial stability allows the charity to continue supporting young carers despite challenges in funding sources. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention regarding the financial statements.

Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

• Complaints handling
• Conflicting interests
• Financial reserves policy and procedures
• Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
• Internal risk management policy and procedures
• Investing charity funds policy and procedures
• Risk management

Funders the charity credits

Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).

• Catalent — “A grant from Catalent has meant that a number of Young Carers have been able to attend the Young Carers Festival.” (source page)
• A&D Marketing — “We would like to thank A&D Marketing for nominating FOYCS as their corporate charity.” (source page)
• JIYU Consulting — “We would like to thank JIYU Consulting for nominating FOYCS as their corporate charity and beneficiary of the proceeds from their annual gol…” (source page)

Trustees · trustee networks

• IAN PRICEchair
• ALLAN ANTHONY HENEGHAN
• Anthony Stevens
• DENISE STEVENS
• Julie Collar
• KAREN ELIZABETH TAYLOR
• MR JERRY GRAYBURN
• Philippa Slade

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Swindon

Income and spending

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