SOLENT YOUTH ACTION
TO PROMOTE ANY CHARITABLE PURPOSES FOR THE BENEFIT OF YOUNG PEOPLE & THEIR FAMILIES IIN HAMPSHIRE INCLUDING PORTSMOUTH & SOUTHAMPTON PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO ARE AT RISK OF SOCIAL EXCLUSION BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER VOLUNTEERS & ORGANISATIONS THROUGH PLAY, SOCIAL, WORK & TRAINING OPPORTUNITIES IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION & TRAINING, PROTECT HEALTH, RELIEVE POVERTY, SICKNESS & DISTRESS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of resources of £16,982 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £43,610. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of three months of operating expenditure, which the current reserves appear to exceed given the annual expenditure of £111,287. The charity confirms it remains a going concern despite challenges in securing sustainable funding.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the trustees’ policy to maintain an unrestricted reserve sufficient to cover three months of operating expenses.” — page 8
Trustees
- HARRIET CHAPMANchair
- ALEX HOUGHTON
- COURTNEY DALE LANE
- Joanne Petty
- Samuel Holah
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £94k | £111k |
| 31/03/2024 | £101k | £98k |
| 31/03/2023 | £92k | £104k |
| 31/03/2022 | £80k | £90k |
| 31/03/2021 | £103k | £89k |
Common questions
Is SOLENT YOUTH ACTION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of resources of £16,982 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £43,610. The trustees maintain a reserves policy of three months of operating expenditure, which the current reserves appear to exceed given the annual expenditure of £111,287. The charity confirms it remains a going concern despite challenges in securing sustainable funding. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SOLENT YOUTH ACTION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SOLENT YOUTH ACTION as a grant recipient include THE BLAGRAVE TRUST, WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK) CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION, ENERGISE ME.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BLAGRAVE TRUST | FY2022 | £41k | The National Lottery Community Fund (Restart Youth) |
| WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK) CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | FY2024 | £10k | |
| WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK) CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | FY2023 | £3k | |
| ENERGISE ME | FY2022 | £2k | |
| WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK) CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | FY2022 | £1k | |
| WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK) CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | FY2025 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 28/02/2020 | £3k | UK Youth Fund YAF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/09/2015 | £9k | Chemsex Awareness Training for Professionals |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/05/2012 | £9k | REFRESH - No Boys Allowed & No Girls Allowed |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/07/2006 | £8k | youth volunteering charity |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/01/2006 | £160k | Teen Action |