LIFESPACE TRUST
Lifespace is a youth charity that supports the wellbeing of young people (7 to 19) so that they have the self-esteem, resilience and confidence to thrive. Our committed team of staff and volunteers support young people in one of three ways:1: Mentoring2: Group activities3: And leadership opportunities.We run these programmes in schools, online and in the community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a small deficit of £822 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £289,307 and total expenditure of £290,129. Unrestricted free reserves stood at £73,413, which is above the stated policy target of £60,000 (six months of fixed overheads). The trustees confirmed the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis, citing sufficient reserves to support future operations.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trust’s Reserve Policy is to retain surplus cash equivalent to six months fixed overheads (£60,000).” — page 10
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (09/08/2021)
Trustees
- Laura Caroline Prenticechair
- Chris Hall
- Faye Claire Pettitt
- Mark Heric Beardmore
- Mark Humphries
- REBECCA LOUISE FERNANDES-GREEN
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £289k | £290k |
| 31/08/2024 | £323k | £333k |
| 31/08/2023 | £277k | £289k |
| 31/08/2022 | £229k | £240k |
| 31/08/2021 | £237k | £219k |
Common questions
Is LIFESPACE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a small deficit of £822 for the year ended 31 August 2025, with total income of £289,307 and total expenditure of £290,129. Unrestricted free reserves stood at £73,413, which is above the stated policy target of £60,000 (six months of fixed overheads). The trustees confirmed the accounts were prepared on a going concern basis, citing sufficient reserves to support future operations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LIFESPACE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LIFESPACE TRUST as a grant recipient include STRATFORD-UPON-AVON TOWN TRUST, THE OPENWORK FOUNDATION, THE NORTON FOUNDATION, THE ALAN EDWARD HIGGS CHARITY, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS ALCESTER WARWICKSHIRE.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| STRATFORD-UPON-AVON TOWN TRUST | FY2023 | £29k | core costs of support for mentoring |
| STRATFORD-UPON-AVON TOWN TRUST | FY2021 | £22k | core work |
| THE OPENWORK FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | Sponsored Grant |
| THE NORTON FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £2k | Grants to institutions |
| THE ALAN EDWARD HIGGS CHARITY | FY2022 | £1k | To recruit, train and supervise two volunteer members |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST NICHOLAS ALCESTER WARWICKSHIRE | FY2025 | — | Donation through Charity Lunch |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/08/2025 | £17k | Improving mental wellbeing in disadvantaged young people in Warwickshire |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/01/2022 | £8k | Youth Participation Project |
| UK government | 01/12/2018 | £5k | Tampon Tax Community Fund |