YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST
# Providing a range of residential experiences for school students at our Allensford Lodge Youth Village#Going out into schools, parishes and elsewhere to provide experiences nearer home#Working with teachers, priests, and families to promote and develop experiences#Seeking additional income streams through appeals for support and creating a broader user base.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £43,975 for the year, with total income of £1,049,088 and total expenditure of £1,093,063. The trustees note that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis following the guarantee of continued financial support from the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Unrestricted reserves stood at £211,858, while the trustees reported that nearly all reserves are restricted and they are working towards creating free reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis following the guarantee of continued financial support from Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.” — page 16
“The Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle is identified as a member of the Trust. The activities of the Trust are run through properties owned by the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. No rent is charged to the Trust for the use of these facilities. During the year, there was income received from the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle totalling a £223,000 (2024: £185,000) in grant funding towards the general running costs.” — page 25
Year-over-year changes
- Going concern: no going-concern doubt (FY2024) → going-concern doubt noted (FY2025).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 07937704
Company officers (Companies House)
- DILLON, Timothy Paul on trustee list
- CRAIG, Catherine Margaret on trustee list
- MILLWARD, Mark Anthony, Reverend Father on trustee list
- LAWRENCE, Carol on trustee list
- O'NEILL, Seamus Gerard, Dr on trustee list
- LYDEN-SMITH, Marc, Fr on trustee list
- MATTHEWS, Kathleen, Sr on trustee list
- REGAN, Maura, Dame on trustee list
- HOWARD, William Michael on trustee list
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Carol LAWRENCE
- Catherine Margaret CRAIG
- Dame Maura REGAN
- Dr Seamus Gerard O'NEILL
- MR MICHAEL HOWARD
- Rev Marc Lyden-Smith
- Rev Mark Anthony MILLWARD
- Sister Josepha Kathleen Matthews
- Timothy Paul DILLON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.0m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2024 | £412k | £706k |
| 31/08/2023 | £1.1m | £792k |
| 31/08/2022 | £2.2m | £612k |
| 31/08/2021 | £430k | £327k |
Common questions
Is YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £43,975 for the year, with total income of £1,049,088 and total expenditure of £1,093,063. The trustees note that the financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis following the guarantee of continued financial support from the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. Unrestricted reserves stood at £211,858, while the trustees reported that nearly all reserves are restricted and they are working towards creating free reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by HaysMac LLP.
Who funds YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST as a grant recipient include SISTERS OF MERCY SUNDERLAND, Sir Graham Wylie Foundation, THE WILLIAM LEECH CHARITY.
Shared trustees with funders
- Sister Josepha Kathleen Matthews — trustee here and at SISTERS OF MERCY SUNDERLAND
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SISTERS OF MERCY SUNDERLAND | FY2023 | £40k | grant awarded to Youth Ministry Trust |
| Sir Graham Wylie Foundation | FY2021 | £5k | Repayment of designated funds |
| THE WILLIAM LEECH CHARITY | FY2022 | £3k | Main fund |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GLOBAL FUND FOR CHILDREN UK TRUST | 1 | £62k |
| CEO SLEEPOUT | 1 | £34k |
| THE OPENWORK FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| The Leathersellers' Foundation | 1 | £23k |
| THE WILLIAM WATES MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| BLANDFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH | 1 | £19k |
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WILTSHIRE & SWINDON | 1 | £18k |
| COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- YOUTH WITH A MISSION HARPENDEN
- REACH UP YOUTH
- DORSET YOUTH FOR CHRIST
- YOUTH EXPERIENCE IN SPORT
- YOUTH ADVENTURE TRUST
- TOUAREG TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST | £1.0m | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| YOUTH WITH A MISSION HARPENDEN | £2.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| REACH UP YOUTH | £236k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DORSET YOUTH FOR CHRIST | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH EXPERIENCE IN SPORT | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH ADVENTURE TRUST | £1.0m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |