THE FURZEDOWN YOUTH CENTRE LTD
To help young people develop socially, mentally and spirtitually, so that they may grow into full maturity as individuals and memebers of society.
Objects
TO HELP YOUNG PEOPLE DEVELOP SOCIALLY, PHYSICALLY, MENTALLY AND SPIRITUALLY, SO THAT THEY MAY GROW INTO FULL MATURITY AS INDIVIDUALS AND MEMBERS OF SOCIETY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net surplus of £28,810 for the year, with total incoming resources of £44,845 primarily from grants and donations. Unrestricted funds increased to £17,944, though the trustees' policy aims to maintain reserves equivalent to six months of unrestricted cash expenditure, the exact monthly expenditure required to assess this target is not explicitly stated in the financial notes. The accounts were independently examined with no material matters of concern raised, and the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the Policy of the charity to attempt to maintain unrestricted funds at a level which equates to 6 months unrestricted cash expenditure excluding in kind contributions.” — page 6
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 10
- Government income: £25,500 — grants £25,500 (1); 57% of the £44,845 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 10
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 30/06/2023
- Volunteers: 10
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 04804966
- Equity: £47k
- Average employees: 3
Company officers (Companies House)
- NELSON, Simone Carolyn on trustee list
- BAKER, Malcolm on trustee list
Trustees
- Faye Richards
- Malcolm Baker
- Simone Nelson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £45k | £16k |
| 31/12/2024 | £75k | £73k |
| 30/06/2023 | £23k | £56k |
| 30/06/2022 | £25k | £41k |
| 30/06/2021 | £47k | £29k |
Common questions
Is THE FURZEDOWN YOUTH CENTRE LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £28,810 for the year, with total incoming resources of £44,845 primarily from grants and donations. Unrestricted funds increased to £17,944, though the trustees' policy aims to maintain reserves equivalent to six months of unrestricted cash expenditure, the exact monthly expenditure required to assess this target is not explicitly stated in the financial notes. The accounts were independently examined with no material matters of concern raised, and the trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE FURZEDOWN YOUTH CENTRE LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FURZEDOWN YOUTH CENTRE LTD as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JAMES WEST STREATHAM SOUTHWARK, ST. PAUL'S, FURZEDOWN.
Shared trustees with funders
- Malcolm Baker — trustee here and at ST. PAUL'S, FURZEDOWN
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/11/2010 | £9k | Engaging Furzedown |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| WILLIAM ADLINGTON CADBURY CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £40k |
| THE GRIMMITT TRUST | 1 | £16k |
| BUCKINGHAMSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £10k |
| G M C TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| THE ROGER & DOUGLAS TURNER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FURZEDOWN YOUTH CENTRE LTD | £45k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH FOCUS SOUTH WEST | £137k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| SEDBERGH YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE | £158k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CUFFLEY AND NORTHAW YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE | £83k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CURZON CENTRE | £103k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DARLASTON YOUTH CENTRE | £108k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |