THE BLACK AND MINORITY ETHNIC YOUNG PEOPLES' PROJECT
The BMEYPP provides information, support and advice to BME young people aged 11 to 25, through youth drop in sessions, projects workshops, events, trips and schools support groups.
Objects
(A) TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE, PARTICULARLY THOSE FROMETHNIC MINORITY BACKGROUNDS, THROUGH PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICHDEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE INSOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.(B) THROUGH THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THEINTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;(C) TO PROMOTE EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY AND GOOD RELATIONS BETWEEN PERSONS OFDIFFERENT RACIAL GROUPS IN SOCIETY, SO THAT THE BENEFICIAL CLASS IS ABLE TO REALISETHEIR FULL POTENTIAL, HELP MEET THEIR NEEDS AND TO PARTICIPATE MORE FULLY IN SOCIETY.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit on unrestricted activities of £29,068 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £136,501. The trustees acknowledge that there are no material uncertainties regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern. The organization aims to maintain a reserve of three to six months of running costs to ensure sustainability against loss of income.
What the accounts disclose
“One Trustee, Vannessa Crawford, received remuneration of £40,385, in addition the employers national insurance and pension costs were £5,342, totalling £45,727” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Althea Patricia Wolfe-Naughton
- Bayo Awesu
- Vannessa Crawford
- Yvonne Titi-Lartey
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £31k | £89k |
| 31/03/2024 | £30k | £32k |
| 31/03/2023 | £129k | £119k |
| 31/03/2022 | £160k | £58k |
| 31/03/2021 | £157k | £64k |
Common questions
Is THE BLACK AND MINORITY ETHNIC YOUNG PEOPLES' PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit on unrestricted activities of £29,068 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total unrestricted funds of £136,501. The trustees acknowledge that there are no material uncertainties regarding the company's ability to continue as a going concern. The organization aims to maintain a reserve of three to six months of running costs to ensure sustainability against loss of income. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/04/2026 | £19k | Melanin Shout |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/04/2022 | £4k | BMEYPP Jubilee Project |
| UK government | 17/08/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/07/2009 | £463k | BMEYPP |