YOUNG PEOPLE TAKING ACTION
Young People Taking Action provides information, support and a safe place to be to young people aged 8-29 in the Suffolk Coastal area. We aim to help young people reach their full potential and to improve the conditions of life for young persons who have need of such a service due to social or economical circumstances.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £38,902 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total incoming resources of £213,686 against expenditure of £174,784. The trustees consider the year-end financial position to be satisfactory, noting that free reserves of £39,551 are sufficient to meet day-to-day operating requirements for a period of three months. The charity is actively seeking funding for its ongoing work to ensure longer-term sustainability.
What the accounts disclose
“Fundraising Costs 18,724” — page 17
Trustees
- Jack Fairweatherchair
- Abbie-Rose Reardon
- RONALD HOSTLER
- Rebekah Williams
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £214k | £175k |
| 31/08/2024 | £94k | £142k |
| 31/08/2023 | £182k | £182k |
| 31/08/2022 | £150k | £148k |
| 31/08/2021 | £157k | £150k |
Common questions
Is YOUNG PEOPLE TAKING ACTION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £38,902 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total incoming resources of £213,686 against expenditure of £174,784. The trustees consider the year-end financial position to be satisfactory, noting that free reserves of £39,551 are sufficient to meet day-to-day operating requirements for a period of three months. The charity is actively seeking funding for its ongoing work to ensure longer-term sustainability. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds YOUNG PEOPLE TAKING ACTION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YOUNG PEOPLE TAKING ACTION as a grant recipient include THE LIMBOURNE TRUST, THE KERRISON TRUST, THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST, THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST, THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE LIMBOURNE TRUST | FY2023 | £24k | |
| THE LIMBOURNE TRUST | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE KERRISON TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE SIMON GIBSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Mount Fund |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Mount Fund - Community Youth Services |
| THE SIR BERNARD & LADY SCHREIER FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | |
| The Belstead Ganzoni Charitable Settlement | FY2022 | £2k | General charitable donations |
| THE ALLEN LANE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE ARDWICK TRUST | FY2024 | £200 | CYDS Project |
| THE MICHAEL AND ANNA WIX CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2026 | £100 | |
| THE LIMBOURNE TRUST | FY2024 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/09/2023 | £5k | Young Parents Support Group |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/04/2022 | £9k | Youth work in Yoxford |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/03/2020 | £270k | Young People Taking Action - Development |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 11/02/2015 | £25k | "Craft A Coracle" |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/12/2006 | £148k | An After School Club for Supported Home Work Time, Hobby and Project Work |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/03/2006 | £5k | Addressing youth issues - money management |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 03/12/2003 | £25k | "Research excavation at Leiston Abbey, Suffolk" |