YOUNG AND FREE
Our aim is to encourage young physically and/or sensory disabled people between the ages of 16-25 yrs to build a social network of non-disabled friends through one to one buddying. We also encourage disabled youngsters to play a fuller role in their community through active participation in the running of the charity as well as taking part in and organising educational and group social activities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 have been examined by independent examiners who confirmed that no material matters came to their attention suggesting non-compliance with accounting records or the accounts themselves. The examiners reported no other concerns requiring attention for a proper understanding of the accounts. The filing does not disclose specific financial figures regarding reserves, income, or expenditure.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Mark David Cranneychair
- Charmaine Louise Sharpe
- HANNAH LOUISE WEBB
- KARLIS LAPINS
- Kayleigh Marie Malone
- Lewis Phillips
- MARIE WEBB
- Sacha Lapins
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £39k | £67k |
| 31/03/2024 | £62k | £66k |
| 31/03/2023 | £67k | £66k |
| 31/03/2022 | £59k | £46k |
| 31/03/2021 | £49k | £31k |
Common questions
Is YOUNG AND FREE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 have been examined by independent examiners who confirmed that no material matters came to their attention suggesting non-compliance with accounting records or the accounts themselves. The examiners reported no other concerns requiring attention for a proper understanding of the accounts. The filing does not disclose specific financial figures regarding reserves, income, or expenditure. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds YOUNG AND FREE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YOUNG AND FREE as a grant recipient include THE PIERREPONT TRUST, JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION, THE TRUEMARK TRUST, THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION, THE WALTER GUINNESS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PIERREPONT TRUST | FY2023 | £10k | |
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | The Elderly |
| JOHN JAMES BRISTOL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | Children and young people |
| THE TRUEMARK TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| THE WALTER GUINNESS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £2k | |
| THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | |
| COLEFAX CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| SPIELMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE PARIVAR TRUST | FY2025 | £520 | |
| THE DAVID FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £0 | |
| SPIELMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/06/2008 | £49k | Young and Free |