SWINDON MENTORING AND SELF HELP YOUTH PROJECT
Registered charity 1107900 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as SMASH YOUTH PROJECT, THE SMASH YOUTH PROJECT, Young Swindon and Wiltshire, Young Wiltshire
SMASH helps young people in SW England who are not thriving to improve their levels of well-being. It helps them create good memories, improve their decision-making, gain a sense of self worth and help them see a brighter future. Instilling hope in a child or young person improves their overall sense of well-being where they can play a role and be proud to contribute to their community.
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £91,750 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £395,145 to £303,395. The trustees note that while finances remain sound with ample reserves, cashflow is tight for the upcoming financial year. The charity is entirely dependent on voluntary funding and commissioned contracts to sustain its operations.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three to six months of core operating costs (held: £140k)
“Unrestricted General Reserves to be held within an operating window of 3-6 months of core operating costs”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Public-sector contracts awarded
From the official Contracts Finder and Find a Tender notices (supplier matched by exact registered name). Contract income is distinct from grants.
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Cost of raising funds
£12k
Reported reserves equal ~1.9 months of spending — in the bottom quarter for charities its size (median 5.2 months; benchmarks).
Per its annual return, largest income source: Charitable activities (98% of income) — components as reported reconcile to the return’s total income; not from the accounts narrative.
Per its annual return, cost of raising funds: 1.5% of total income — below the median for charities its size (4.9%) (benchmarks).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (10/07/2024) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Christine Etheridgechair
- David Devine
- Ewan Young
- Ibraheem Quddoos
- Jill Ridley
- Laura Illsley
- Laura MacInnes
- Lewis Bird
- Rob Reeve
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Gloucestershire · Oxfordshire · Wiltshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is SWINDON MENTORING AND SELF HELP YOUTH PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £91,750 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £395,145 to £303,395. The trustees note that while finances remain sound with ample reserves, cashflow is tight for the upcoming financial year. The charity is entirely dependent on voluntary funding and commissioned contracts to sustain its operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SWINDON MENTORING AND SELF HELP YOUTH PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SWINDON MENTORING AND SELF HELP YOUTH PROJECT as a grant recipient include THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WILTSHIRE & SWINDON.
Known funders
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