YOUTH SPACE
Youth space advocates for young people with "risk factors" ensuring that they access a safe space, food provision, and realistic pathways which will lead them to break free from the intergenerational cycle of disadvantage.
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I TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE THROUGH:A THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFEB PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALSII TO PROMOTE ANY OTHER EXCLUSIVELY CHARITABLE OBJECTS AND PURPOSES AS THE TRUSTEES SEE FIT, PROVIDED THAT THEY ARE REGARDED AS CHARITABLE BY THE LAW OF ENGLAND AND WALESSS
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,879 for the year, resulting in total net assets of £13,355. The trustees consider the current unrestricted reserves of £6,355 to be an acceptable level given the charity's limited financial obligations, maintaining a policy of holding reserves roughly equal to net current assets. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the financial statements or accounting records.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity received £96,835 (2024: £148,297) in donations and £42,178 (2024: £120,354) in grants during the year.” — page 13
“In considering the limited financial obligations of the charity, the trustees have resolved to maintain a minimum reserve roughly equal to the net current assets of the charity.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/10/2025
- Government income: £5,000 — grants £5,000 (1); 4% of the £139,013 total gross income on the same return
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/10/2024
- Government income: £5,061 — grants £5,061 (1); 2% of the £268,651 total gross income on the same return
Trustees
- AHARON YEHUDA FINKELSTIN
- Chaim Mendel Weiss
- JUDAH WIDER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £139k | £148k |
| 31/10/2024 | £269k | £250k |
| 31/10/2023 | £119k | £125k |
| 31/10/2022 | £141k | £153k |
| 31/10/2021 | £125k | £166k |
Common questions
Is YOUTH SPACE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £8,879 for the year, resulting in total net assets of £13,355. The trustees consider the current unrestricted reserves of £6,355 to be an acceptable level given the charity's limited financial obligations, maintaining a policy of holding reserves roughly equal to net current assets. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention regarding the financial statements or accounting records. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds YOUTH SPACE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YOUTH SPACE as a grant recipient include CROWNHOST LIMITED, BOURNEHEIGHTS LIMITED, THE HARAMEAD TRUST, THE CHILDHOOD TRUST, THE BENZI DUNNER SCHOOLS TRUST.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hackney Council | 13/10/2025 | £25k | Grant to Youth Space |
| London Borough of Hackney | 13/10/2025 | £25k | Grant to Youth Space |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2025 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 10/10/2024 | £20k | Families Flourish |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/07/2023 | £10k | Wonder Wander |
| London Borough of Hackney | 12/05/2022 | £10k | Grant to Youth Space |
| Hackney Council | 12/05/2022 | £10k | Grant to Youth Space |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/04/2022 | £10k | 70 miles for 70 years - A getting fit project! |
| London Borough of Hackney | 30/06/2021 | £5k | Grant to Youth Space |
| Hackney Council | 30/06/2021 | £5k | Grant to Youth Space |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/02/2021 | £10k | LOOK GOOD FEEL GOOD - from the INSIDE OUT! |
| UK government | 24/07/2020 | £8k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/03/2019 | £10k | EveryOne`s 1- United! |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/06/2014 | £10k | Better Adults 4 2morrow |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/07/2012 | £10k | LifeSkills4U |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/06/2010 | £10k | CityEscape! |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE NATIONAL FOUNDATION FOR YOUTH MUSIC | 2 | £54k |
| MOONDANCE FOUNDATION | 1 | £696k |
| THE ONSIDE FOUNDATION | 1 | £122k |
| THE EDWARD GOSTLING FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| COVENTRY BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| IGY FOUNDATION | 1 | £85k |
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £70k |
| THE CITY AND GUILDS OF LONDON INSTITUTE | 1 | £64k |
Charities like this
- YOUNG GENERATION
- POSITIVE YOUTH FOUNDATION
- YOUNG STAR MENTORING
- YOUTH ACTION
- DURHAM AREA YOUTH
- YOUTH SHEDZ
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOUTH SPACE | £139k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUNG GENERATION | £35k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| POSITIVE YOUTH FOUNDATION | £1.5m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUNG STAR MENTORING | £27k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH ACTION | £531k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| DURHAM AREA YOUTH | £257k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |