IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST
Ivybridge Youth For Christ works to take the Good News of Jesus Christ relevantly to all children and young people in Ivybridge and the surrounding area. The charity works in schools running christian clubs and assemblies, runs an outreach at a local park, runs a drop in youth club, helps church/runs youth groups, mentors young Christians and raises awareness of social justice issues.
Objects
TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH FOR THE BENEFIT OF YOUNG PEOPLE IN ACCORDANCE WITH THE STATEMENT OF FAITH APPEARING IN APPENDIX 1 THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AND IN PARTICULAR (BUT WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING) IN IVYBRIDGE AND ITS ENVIRONS:THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH MAINLY, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY BY MEANS OF PROCLAIMING CHRISTIAN MESSAGES OF AN EVANGELISTIC AND TEACHING NATURE THROUGHOUT THE WORLD AND IN PARTICULAR (BUT WITHOUT PREJUDICE TO THE GENERALITY OF THE FOREGOING) IN IVYBRIDGE AND ITS ENVIRONS;TO DEMONSTRATE, PROMOTE AND ENCOURAGE CHRISTIAN VALUES, INCLUDING DIGNITY, EMPOWERMENT AND PARTNERSHIP TO ALL YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGHOUT IVYBRIDGE AND ITS ENVIRONS;THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN AND YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH SUPPORT AND MENTORING IN SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND OTHER EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS. THROUGH LUNCHTIME AND AFTER SCHOOL CLUBS, STREET BASED YOUTH WORK AND OTHER YOUTH PROVISION TO DEVELOP THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL CAPACITIES, THAT THEY MAY GROW TO FULL MATURITY AS INDIVIDUALS, AND THAT THEIR CONDITION OF LIFE MAY BE IMPROVED;TO RELIEVE POVERTY AND SICKNESS THEREBY DEMONSTRATING THE CHRISTIAN FAITH BY PROMOTING OVERSEAS SERVICE, EDUCATION, PRACTICAL ACTION AND WORKING WITH THOSE AFFECTED, EITHER DIRECTLY OR THROUGH RELEVANT RELIEF AGENCIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The charity reported a net surplus of £4,758 for the year, with total funds increasing from £37,899 to £42,657. The accounts state that resources are adequate for continuing activities, with no material uncertainty disclosed regarding going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“South Brent Recreation Association, where we hold our youth groups, once again gave us free rent for the 2025 calendar year.”
“The man donated £150 to IYFC for the spare keys and some accessories that I hadn’t yet disposed of.”
“South Brent Recreation Association, where we hold our youth groups, once again gave us free rent for the 2025 calendar year.”
“The man donated £150 to IYFC for the spare keys and some accessories that I hadn’t yet disposed of.”
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2025
- Volunteers: 47
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2024
- Volunteers: 33
- Government income: £400 — grants £400 (1); under 1% of the £58,400 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/08/2023
- Volunteers: 25
- Government income: £3,588 — grants £3,588 (4); 7% of the £48,862 total gross income on the same return
Trustees
- Michael Arthur Vincent Cadechair
- Kerry Dawn Gittins
- Rachel Louise Harris
- Rev Paul Frederick Hinckley
- Rev Stephen John Beach
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £60k | £55k |
| 31/08/2024 | £58k | £52k |
| 31/08/2023 | £49k | £57k |
| 31/08/2022 | £46k | £49k |
| 31/08/2021 | £59k | £44k |
Common questions
Is IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The charity reported a net surplus of £4,758 for the year, with total funds increasing from £37,899 to £42,657. The accounts state that resources are adequate for continuing activities, with no material uncertainty disclosed regarding going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
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- ISLE OF WIGHT YOUTH FOR CHRIST
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- INTEGRATE YOUTH FOR CHRIST
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST | £60k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WEARSIDE YOUTH FOR CHRIST | £69k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ISLE OF WIGHT YOUTH FOR CHRIST | £169k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| WYRE FOREST YOUTH FOR CHRIST | £26k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| NEWMARKET & DISTRICT YOUTH FOR CHRIST | £65k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| INTEGRATE YOUTH FOR CHRIST | £93k | unclear | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |