THE ASSOCIATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE'S HEALTH
The Association for Young People's Health is the UK's leading independent voice for youth health. We work to improve the health and wellbeing of 10-24 year olds by: Involving young people in our work, ensuring their voices are heardWorking with healthcare providersImproving accessPromoting evidence-based practiceIncreasing communication between practitioners from different sectors.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £51,745 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £199,145 to £147,400. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves stood at approximately £132,000, which is below the stated policy target of £152,000 (equivalent to six months of running costs). Despite facing economic challenges and a funding shortfall, the trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is AYPH's target that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to 6 months running costs (approximately £152,000).” — page 6
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2022)
Trustees
- Claire Bethelchair
- Christopher Graham Simpson
- Dr Darren Miguel Sharpe
- Dr NICOLA JANE CELINO
- Ghazal Ghaffary
- Neal Patel
- Nicola Jayne Pettitt
- Professor Rona Campbell
- Richard Churchill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £255k | £307k |
| 31/03/2024 | £389k | £361k |
| 31/03/2023 | £177k | £397k |
| 31/03/2022 | £505k | £361k |
| 31/03/2021 | £468k | £363k |
Common questions
Is THE ASSOCIATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE'S HEALTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £51,745 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £199,145 to £147,400. The trustees report that unrestricted reserves stood at approximately £132,000, which is below the stated policy target of £152,000 (equivalent to six months of running costs). Despite facing economic challenges and a funding shortfall, the trustees maintain that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE ASSOCIATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE'S HEALTH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE ASSOCIATION FOR YOUNG PEOPLE'S HEALTH as a grant recipient include LONDON CATALYST, THE MILLBY FOUNDATION, THE HEALTH FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| LONDON CATALYST | FY2023 | £6k | Inform, Equip and Empower: Tackling health Inequalities and improving mental health outcomes for women of colour living with HIV. |
| THE MILLBY FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £5k | |
| THE MILLBY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE HEALTH FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £4k | Improving people’s health and reducing inequalities |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 28/04/2020 | £79k | Young Peoples Health Partnership (Supplier: Association for Young pples MH) |
| UK government | 01/04/2019 | £57k | Health and Wellbeing Alliance-Association for Young People's Health |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £40k | Health and Wellbeing Alliance - Additional Work- Young Peoples health Partnership |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £60k | Health and Wellbeing Alliance - Additional Work Young Peoples Health Partnership |
| UK government | 01/04/2018 | £57k | Health and Wellbeing Alliance-Association for Young People?s Health |
| UK government | — | £57k | Association for Young Peoples Health-Health and Wellbeing Alliance |