YOURSTORY LTD
Registered charity 1115367 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as YOURSTORY TOO LTD
We provide mentoring, education and employment support for young people.We help to improve the emotional well-being of young people and their families.We support them to lead happy, meaningful and engaged lives and to do the best they can.We provide strong values and a warm professional environment.We work to our strengths and support each other to address our weaknesses.
Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Arts/culture/heritage/science · Amateur Sport · Economic/community Development/employment · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with net funds of £16,417, an improvement from the previous year's £12,375. Per the trustees' report, while the financial position is stable, reserves remain below the stated policy target of £55,000–£70,000 due to a cautious funding market and project-focused grants. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Automated summary of the FY2024 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves position: below the charity's own stated reserves policy (held: £16k)
“Our reserves improved from recent years, though are still below the required level.” — page 13
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: One trustee received £40,558 in respect of his executive role.
“One of the trustees was paid £40,558 in respect of his executive role in the company (2023: £40,558).”
Per its FY2024 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Public fundraising profile: JustGiving — YourStory (matched by registered charity number).
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- City Bridge Foundation — “This work is funded by Propel Pooled Fund, which is held through the Collaboration Circle on behalf of City Bridge Foundation and The Nation…” (source page)
- The National Lottery Community Fund — “This work is funded by Propel Pooled Fund, which is held through the Collaboration Circle on behalf of City Bridge Foundation and The Nation…” (source page)
- Lambeth Council — “Funded by Lambeth Council” (source page)
- Peter Minet Trust — “Current Funders
Peter Minet Trust” (source page)
- Mayor of London — “Mayor of London
The support we receive from the office of the mayor of London is crucial in enabling or work.” (source page)
- Berkeley Foundation — “Berkeley Foundation
The Berkeley Foundation is the independent charitable foundation set up by the Berkeley Group in 2011.” (source page)
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram · linkedin
- George Bashir
- Timothy Hunter
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout London
Income and spending
Common questions
Is YOURSTORY LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with net funds of £16,417, an improvement from the previous year's £12,375. Per the trustees' report, while the financial position is stable, reserves remain below the stated policy target of £55,000–£70,000 due to a cautious funding market and project-focused grants. The trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
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