YOUTH FOCUS NORTH WEST LTD
TO PROMOTE AND REPRESENT YOUTH WORK ACROSS THE REGION.TO PROVIDE OPPORTUNITIES FOR SERVICES WORKING WITH YOUNG PEOPLE TO RESPOND TO AND IMPACT ON NATIONAL GOVERNMENT AGENDAS.TO IMPROVE THE QUALITY AND CONSISTENCY OF YOUTH WORK ACROSS THE REGION BY PROMOTING AND SUPPORTING GOOD PRACTICE AND EFFECTIVE WORKFORCE DEVELOPMENT.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £49,489, resulting in net assets decreasing from £517,940 to £468,451. Despite this deficit, the trustees report the charity remains in a strong financial position, with actual reserves significantly exceeding the policy target. The charity holds no financial investments other than cash and maintains approximately three months' expenditure in its main current account.
What the accounts disclose
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Diane Higgins
- Dr Carol Ewing
- James Cooke
- Jess Leigh
- Maisha Lorgat
- Sami Gichki
- Tim Rumley
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £627k | £676k |
| 31/03/2024 | £628k | £525k |
| 31/03/2023 | £432k | £469k |
| 31/03/2022 | £445k | £377k |
| 31/03/2021 | £426k | £275k |
Common questions
Is YOUTH FOCUS NORTH WEST LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £49,489, resulting in net assets decreasing from £517,940 to £468,451. Despite this deficit, the trustees report the charity remains in a strong financial position, with actual reserves significantly exceeding the policy target. The charity holds no financial investments other than cash and maintains approximately three months' expenditure in its main current account. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 01/04/2023 | £22k | Regional Youth Infrastructure Support Fund |
| UK government | 01/04/2023 | £20k | Regional Youth Infrastructure Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/02/2020 | £1k | Youthforia @10 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/08/2018 | £9k | Joining Together to Make Change Happen - NW Children in Care Network |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 02/03/2015 | £35k | "Mental Health, Past, Present, Future" |