XLP
Across 9 boroughs of inner London, XLP provides support for disadvantaged young people aged 10-21 including:In-class support, literacy and numeracy,clubs in schools and PRU's;Support on estates through 3 Community double decker buses, mobile recording studios and sports and fitness programmes ;A Performing Arts programmes for young people;Mentoring and Ready for Work programmes
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income increased slightly to £2,539,978, while expenditure remained stable at £2,834,115, resulting in a net deficit for the year. Per the trustees' report, free reserves decreased to £602,167, which represents 2.8 months of charitable expenditure, falling below the charity's stated policy target of three months.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received remuneration benefits of between £80,000 and £90,000.” — page 34
“One employee received remuneration benefits of between £80,000 and £90,000.” — page 34
“Our fundraising ratio increased to 10% of the total of voluntary income and activities for generating funds (2024: 7%).” — page 16
“The policy aims to establish free reserves at a level to cover at least three months of charitable expenditure.” — page 17
“The charity received donations without conditions from Trustees in the year of £33,184 (2024: £9,210). There were no other related party transactions that require disclosure under FRS102.” — page 44
Year-over-year changes
- Top pay band moved from £70,001 - £80,000 (FY2024) to £80,001 - £90,000 (FY2025).
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (03/11/2020)
Trustees
- EDDIE DONALDSONchair
- Elizabeth Yentumi
- Nicholas Charles Benton
- Nicholas Turner
- Suru Douglas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £2.5m | £2.8m |
| 31/08/2024 | £2.5m | £2.8m |
| 31/08/2023 | £2.4m | £2.4m |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.3m | £1.9m |
| 31/08/2021 | £2.0m | £1.5m |
Common questions
Is XLP financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income increased slightly to £2,539,978, while expenditure remained stable at £2,834,115, resulting in a net deficit for the year. Per the trustees' report, free reserves decreased to £602,167, which represents 2.8 months of charitable expenditure, falling below the charity's stated policy target of three months. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Edmund Carr LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of XLP earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £80,001 - £90,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds XLP?
Funders whose own accounts filings name XLP as a grant recipient include THE JORON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JORON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | Providing support for disadvantaged young people aged 10-21 including support in literacy & numeracy clubs in schools, performing arts programmes & mentoring re |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/02/2026 | £476k | Empowering young Londoners from disadvantaged communities |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/12/2024 | £283k | Propel NDYP XLP |
| City Bridge Foundation | 04/03/2024 | £615k | Grant to XLP |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/07/2023 | £10k | MH XLP Youth Summer Programme |
| UK government | 01/07/2023 | £41k | NCS Trust Community Grants XLP |
| UK government | 01/07/2023 | £26k | NCS Trust Community Grants XLP |
| City Bridge Foundation | 24/06/2022 | £3k | Eco audit to XLP |
| The Mercers' Company | 03/03/2022 | £330k | Grant to XLP |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/09/2021 | £240k | Keeping young people in schools and out of gangs |
| The Mercers' Company | 23/02/2021 | £50k | Covid-19 London Community Response Renewal Grant - Wave 5 |
| Greater London Authority | 01/10/2020 | £114k | XL-Sports Project |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2020 | £2k | Grant to XLP |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 27/09/2019 | £124k | XLP Arts Showcase Project |
| The Mercers' Company | 04/07/2019 | £30k | Grant to XLP |
| Greater London Authority | 01/07/2019 | £10k | XL-Sports Summer Activity Programme |
| Greater London Authority | 06/08/2018 | £10k | XLP Summer Activity Programme |
| Greater London Authority | 06/08/2018 | £10k | XLP Summer Activity Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/12/2016 | £380k | XLP XL-Mentoring Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/03/2016 | £9k | IT Equipment Capacity Build |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/12/2015 | £339k | XLP Arts Showcase Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/05/2014 | £245k | XL-R8 Community Bus Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/01/2013 | £10k | IT Infrastructure Capacity Build |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/03/2011 | £499k | XL-R8 Community Bus Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/03/2009 | £9k | IT for XLP |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE BATCHWORTH TRUST | 2 | £35k |
| BOLTON TOGETHER | 1 | £467k |
| JACK PETCHEY FOUNDATION | 1 | £450k |
| THE BURBERRY FOUNDATION | 1 | £435k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £434k |
| THE TOLKIEN TRUST | 1 | £257k |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | 1 | £217k |
| LEADERS IN COMMUNITY | 1 | £215k |
Charities like this
- CAMP XL
- THE FEDERATION OF LONDON YOUTH CLUBS
- BOLTON LADS AND GIRLS CLUB LIMITED
- SETTLE SUPPORT
- LUX Youth Project
- LONDON TIGERS
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| XLP | £2.5m | £80,001 - £90,000 | 1 | unclear | 10.0% | no doubt |
| CAMP XL | £174k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE FEDERATION OF LONDON YOUTH CLUBS | £9.3m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| BOLTON LADS AND GIRLS CLUB LIMITED | £2.8m | £90,000 - £99,999 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| SETTLE SUPPORT | £1.3m | £70,001 - £80,000 | 1 | below | — | no doubt |
| LUX Youth Project | £187k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |