TEEN TALK (HARWICH)
Teen Talk supports young individuals aged 11-25 and their families residing in the Tendring district of Essex. We aim to address the challenges related to their physical, mental, social, or economic well-being. We understand that each young person has unique needs, and therefore, we provide personalized services that cater to their specific requirements to enhance their overall well-being.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £67,393 at the end of the year, which is below the stated policy target of holding six months' operational costs. The trustees report that the charity is working towards increasing its reserves to meet this target, noting that fixed assets are not liquid and cannot support day-to-day costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The Charities reserve policy is to hold 6-month's operational up costs within the unrestricted funds.” — page 4
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 07577756
Company officers (Companies House)
- PRIOR, Natalie on trustee list
- BALLARD, Lucy Elisabeth on trustee list
- GOODING-MATTHEWS, Claire Susan on trustee list
- HOLLAND, Kathryn on trustee list
- MOULE, Mark John on trustee list
- DAVIDSON, Ian Charles Randall on trustee list
- SKARGON, Judith on trustee list
- DAVIDSON, Ian Charles Randall
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/07/2013)
Trustees
- Dr JUDITH SKARGONchair
- CLAIRE SUSAN GOODING-MATTHEWS
- Ian Charles Randall Davidson
- KATHRYN HOLLAND
- LUCY ELISABETH BALLARD
- Mark John Moule
- NATALIE PRIOR
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £219k | £229k |
| 31/03/2024 | £207k | £176k |
| 31/03/2023 | £63k | £147k |
| 31/03/2022 | £172k | £169k |
| 31/03/2021 | £180k | £169k |
Common questions
Is TEEN TALK (HARWICH) financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity held unrestricted reserves of £67,393 at the end of the year, which is below the stated policy target of holding six months' operational costs. The trustees report that the charity is working towards increasing its reserves to meet this target, noting that fixed assets are not liquid and cannot support day-to-day costs. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds TEEN TALK (HARWICH)?
Funders whose own accounts filings name TEEN TALK (HARWICH) as a grant recipient include COLCHESTER CATALYST CHARITY, THE DULVERTON TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| COLCHESTER CATALYST CHARITY | FY2025 | £10k | Mentoring Programme |
| THE DULVERTON TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Towards a weekly group for young people aged 17-25 who are struggling with the transition to adulthood. |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/04/2026 | £500k | Targeted Support in Coastal Communities: A Lifeline for Young People |
| UK government | 01/03/2024 | £30k | L - FSF - ESX - 10403925 - November 2023 |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/04/2023 | £300k | Teen Talk Harwich |
| UK government | 28/02/2020 | £9k | UK Youth Fund YAF |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/07/2014 | £10k | Teen Talk (Harwich) Drop-in Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/08/2012 | £10k | Teen Talk (Harwich) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/04/2011 | £8k | Teen Talk Harwich Drop in Centre |