ENGAGE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES (EYES)
EYES is a grassroots Collaborative organisation which engages young people from diverse, cultures and backgrounds. The Charity supports all young people the focus of the work is helping young people at risk from loosing their quality of life or potentially their lives from the negative gang culture and its influences.The 5 Elements are: Diversion, Intervention, Creativity, Mentoring, and Training.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity sustained a deficit of £40,000 for the year ended 30 April 2025, primarily due to increased project activity and costs associated with assuming a new premises. Total funds carried forward decreased significantly from £45,888 to £5,888, with unrestricted funds dropping from £45,888 to £5,888. The directors acknowledge the need to closely manage associated costs going forward.
What the accounts disclose
“the Directors are seeking to achieve reserves amounting to six months’ salaries and running costs. Based on the current level of service, this amounts to around £192k.” — page 7
Trustees
- EUGENNY TAYLORchair
- ANGELA SAMUELS
- Lindsey Booth
- MICEL BARRETT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/04/2025 | £344k | £384k |
| 30/04/2024 | £401k | £373k |
| 30/04/2023 | £255k | £237k |
| 30/04/2022 | £125k | £125k |
| 30/04/2021 | £85k | £86k |
Common questions
Is ENGAGE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES (EYES) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity sustained a deficit of £40,000 for the year ended 30 April 2025, primarily due to increased project activity and costs associated with assuming a new premises. Total funds carried forward decreased significantly from £45,888 to £5,888, with unrestricted funds dropping from £45,888 to £5,888. The directors acknowledge the need to closely manage associated costs going forward. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/03/2024 | £20k | ''Our Place'' |
| UK government | 03/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/11/2008 | £10k | Aspiring Youth |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/02/2006 | £5k | 'Oliver Twisted' |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/10/2004 | £5k | To provide a 12 Week personal development pilot programme |