LINCOLNSHIRE YOUTH MISSION LIMITED
The objects of the Charity are to work primarily in the historic county of Lincolnshire within the Churches and local community to advance the Christian faith and education among young people by the provision of Christian Youth mission and ministry.
Objects
TO WORK PRIMARILY IN THE HISTORIC COUNTY OF LINCOLNSHIRE WITHIN THE LOCAL CHURCHES AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY1 TO ADVANCE THE CHRISTIAN FAITH AMONG YOUNG PEOPLE BY THE PROVISION OF CHRISTIAN YOUTH MISSION AND MINISTRY AND SUCH OTHER MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES THINK FIT2 TO ADVANCE EDUCATION IN THE PROVISION OF CHRISTIAN YOUTH MISSION AND MINISTRY
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £32,933 for the year ended 31 March 2025, a significant reversal from the £50,795 surplus in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, total unrestricted reserves stood at £113,898, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover the cost of closing down projects if necessary. The charity confirmed it is in a position to continue operations for at least 12 months from the date of the report.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees have made a decision to hold reserves at least equal to the amount needed to close down the projects should the need arise in the future.” — page 4
“During the year £3,106 (2024 – £3,827) was paid to Cropley Coaches Ltd under normal commercial terms, at the year end £Nil (2024 – £Nil) was outstanding. John Cropley who is a trustee of Lincolnshire Youth Mission is also a director of Cropley Coaches Ltd.” — page 16
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 70
- Government income: £27,686 — grants £27,686 (4); 67% of the £41,575 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 70
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2023
- Volunteers: 5
- Government income: £1,000 — grants £1,000 (1); under 1% of the £107,502 total gross income on the same return
Annual return filing dates (Charity Commission record)
Of its last 5 annual returns with a recorded received date, 1 was received after the due date: year ending 31/03/2023 (received 07/06/2024, 128 days after the 31/01/2024 due date).
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (26/07/2024)
Trustees
- Anne Winslade
- John Raymond Cropley
- Kevin Smithbone
- MARTIN PETER HODGKINSON
- MELANIE WEATHERLEY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £42k | £75k |
| 31/03/2024 | £124k | £73k |
| 31/03/2023 | £108k | £43k |
| 31/03/2022 | £40k | £37k |
| 31/03/2021 | £45k | £49k |
Common questions
Is LINCOLNSHIRE YOUTH MISSION LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £32,933 for the year ended 31 March 2025, a significant reversal from the £50,795 surplus in the prior year. Per the trustees' report, total unrestricted reserves stood at £113,898, which the trustees consider sufficient to cover the cost of closing down projects if necessary. The charity confirmed it is in a position to continue operations for at least 12 months from the date of the report. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LINCOLNSHIRE YOUTH MISSION LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LINCOLNSHIRE YOUTH MISSION LIMITED as a grant recipient include THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE MEDLOCK CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £10k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| GREENHAM TRUST LTD | 1 | £432k |
| THE FOYLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| THE EVAN CORNISH FOUNDATION | 1 | £200k |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £65k |
| LOCAL TRUST | 1 | £46k |
| BERKSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £45k |
| THE SHOE ZONE TRUST | 1 | £41k |
| THE HARGREAVES FOUNDATION | 1 | £28k |
Charities like this
- THE LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL
- YOUNG LEICESTERSHIRE LTD
- LEVENSHULME YOUTH PROJECT
- LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CIO
- Berkshire Youth LTD
- THE KENELM YOUTH TRUST LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| LINCOLNSHIRE YOUTH MISSION LIMITED | £42k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE LINCOLNSHIRE COUNTY SCOUT COUNCIL | £200k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUNG LEICESTERSHIRE LTD | £290k | not more than £60,000 | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LEVENSHULME YOUTH PROJECT | £68k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LINCOLNSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION CIO | £4.8m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| Berkshire Youth LTD | £1.4m | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |