WHITEHAVEN HARBOUR YOUTH PROJECT
Personal development opportunity for young people utilising outdoor adventure activity, sport and Youth work. The Project serves West Cumbria and works in partnership with schools and other organisations as well as our own Youth Club and Adventure Group.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £3,887 for the year, resulting in a marginal shortfall against the planned break-even budget which was balanced from reserves. The trustees describe the overall financial position as sound with a healthy balance sheet, noting that net current assets stood at £124,259 in April 2025.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income 115,144 210,254 325,398” — page 8
“Our policy is to hold operational reserves equal to between four and six months of turnover. In April 2025 we had a satisfactory reserve with net current assets of some £124,259,” — page 5
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Deborah Naylor
- HUGH ANTHONY BRANNEY
- MICHAEL MURRAY PRIESTLEY
- MR BERNARD HELLIER
- Nina Cruise
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £325k | £329k |
| 31/03/2024 | £238k | £291k |
| 31/03/2023 | £201k | £271k |
| 31/03/2022 | £269k | £256k |
| 31/03/2021 | £481k | £227k |
Common questions
Is WHITEHAVEN HARBOUR YOUTH PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £3,887 for the year, resulting in a marginal shortfall against the planned break-even budget which was balanced from reserves. The trustees describe the overall financial position as sound with a healthy balance sheet, noting that net current assets stood at £124,259 in April 2025. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WHITEHAVEN HARBOUR YOUTH PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WHITEHAVEN HARBOUR YOUTH PROJECT as a grant recipient include GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION, FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| GARFIELD WESTON FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £200k | Youth |
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £70k | |
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £45k | |
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/01/2026 | £19k | Environmental Art at WHYP |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/05/2024 | £20k | Replacement minibus for youth work delivery |
| Sport England | 26/05/2020 | £9k | COVID-19 CEF |
| Sport England | 12/02/2019 | £183 | CFproj-Sports hall and indoor climbing facility Improvements |
| Sport England | 12/11/2018 | £80k | CFproj-Sports hall and indoor climbing facility Improvements |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/09/2014 | £417k | Personal Development of Young People: Phase 2 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/12/2010 | £90k | Personal Development of Young People |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 09/12/2003 | £89k | Grant awarded to Whitehaven Harbour Youth Project (Cumbria) |