MARY'S YOUTH CLUB LTD.
SMICP - manages youth and children's work through St Mary's Open Youth Club, Holiday Play Scheme and Pre-school- Runs and manages St Mary's Neighbourhood Centre and Crypt as a community resource for the people of Islington- Develops new community service partnerships to meet the needs of local community.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £2,476 for the year ended 31 March 2025, increasing total funds to £317,261. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of twelve months of regular operating expenditure, estimated at approximately £230,000, against which the charity holds £246,261 in unrestricted general funds. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified regarding the maintenance of accounting records or compliance with regulatory requirements.
What the accounts disclose
“The directors have agreed that the company should aim to maintain free reserves at a level sufficient to cover twelve months of regular operating expenditure.” — page 10
“The company paid rent of £ 7,050 (2024: £8,297 to St Mary Islington PCC in the year on an ad-hoc basis.” — page 21
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2023)
Trustees
- Aston Anthony Woodchair
- ALAN SHAW
- Aysha Catherine Sheridan
- Hayley Sarah Gleeson
- IAN SEYMOUR MYLAM
- JONATHAN RICHARD ELMER
- Naeman Symonds-Baig
- Tony Tran
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £208k | £205k |
| 31/03/2024 | £194k | £198k |
| 31/03/2023 | £972k | £928k |
| 31/12/2021 | £638k | £631k |
| 31/12/2020 | £603k | £554k |
Common questions
Is MARY'S YOUTH CLUB LTD. financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £2,476 for the year ended 31 March 2025, increasing total funds to £317,261. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of twelve months of regular operating expenditure, estimated at approximately £230,000, against which the charity holds £246,261 in unrestricted general funds. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters were identified regarding the maintenance of accounting records or compliance with regulatory requirements. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds MARY'S YOUTH CLUB LTD.?
Funders whose own accounts filings name MARY'S YOUTH CLUB LTD. as a grant recipient include THE BREADSTICKS FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BREADSTICKS FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £156k | Grants in the United Kingdom - St Mary’s Islington Community Partnership |
| THE BREADSTICKS FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £92k | Grant funding |
| THE BREADSTICKS FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £18k | Youth club programmes to support young people in Islington |
| THE BREADSTICKS FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £12k | Grant funding |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/09/2025 | £20k | Thrive |
| UK government | 03/06/2020 | £3k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/04/2019 | £10k | Mary's Active: Better Connected |
| Sport England | 02/06/2016 | £50k | Mary's Gym Refurbishment Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/01/2016 | £325k | Mary's Youth Club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/01/2015 | £10k | Mary's Youth Club Enterprise Zone Pilot |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/04/2009 | £10k | Healthier Young Women for Tomorrow |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/11/2005 | £250k | Facilities Improvement |