STREATHAM YOUTH AND COMMUNITY TRUST
Our vision is to raise aspiration, reduce isolation, create stronger relationships and empower young people, their families and the wider community. SYCT meets the needs of the local community through the provision of a wide range of activities focusing on education and training, personal development, support for disadvantaged groups, sport and the arts.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £357,624 for the year ended 30 September 2025, a significant increase from the prior year's deficit of £54,244. Per the trustees' report, this was driven by decreased grant and nursery income, alongside new costs including loan interest and legal fees. The charity holds free reserves of £289,345, which the trustees note is below their policy target of £429,211 (equivalent to six months' expenditure).
What the accounts disclose
“SYCT policy is to aim to hold free reserves equal to 6 months’ forward expenditure. This implies free reserves in the order of £429,211” — page 8
Funders the charity credits
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 30/09/2025)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (05/06/2026)
- Received assets from another charity (17/06/2016)
Trustees
- Susan Patricia Pettigrewchair
- Andrew Macro
- Kevin Brown
- Nicole Griffiths
- Sandra White-Rennie
- Sinead Patricia Joyce
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £501k | £858k |
| 30/09/2024 | £796k | £850k |
| 30/09/2023 | £740k | £917k |
| 30/09/2022 | £811k | £829k |
| 30/09/2021 | £716k | £617k |
Common questions
Is STREATHAM YOUTH AND COMMUNITY TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a deficit of £357,624 for the year ended 30 September 2025, a significant increase from the prior year's deficit of £54,244. Per the trustees' report, this was driven by decreased grant and nursery income, alongside new costs including loan interest and legal fees. The charity holds free reserves of £289,345, which the trustees note is below their policy target of £429,211 (equivalent to six months' expenditure). Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds STREATHAM YOUTH AND COMMUNITY TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name STREATHAM YOUTH AND COMMUNITY TRUST as a grant recipient include WALCOT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION, THE JOHN HORSEMAN TRUST, SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| WALCOT EDUCATIONAL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £50k | Road To Success |
| THE JOHN HORSEMAN TRUST | FY2022 | £5k | |
| THE JOHN HORSEMAN TRUST | FY2023 | £4k | |
| THE JOHN HORSEMAN TRUST | FY2024 | £3k | |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE JOHN HORSEMAN TRUST | FY2025 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 17/10/2024 | £20k | Streatham Sunshine Bus for SEND children |
| City Bridge Foundation | 06/09/2023 | £5k | Grant to Streatham Youth and Community Trust |
| City Bridge Foundation | 03/10/2022 | £4k | Eco audit to Streatham Youth and Community Trust |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/09/2022 | £10k | Time For Play |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/01/2021 | £10k | Evolution |
| Sport England | 02/04/2020 | £8k | Active Young Streatham |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 09/11/2016 | £10k | Love To Learn |
| Sport England | 05/04/2016 | £7k | Streatham Sports For All |
| Greater London Authority | 20/01/2015 | £1k | Grant to Streatham Youth and Community Trust |
| Sport England | 25/09/2014 | £68k | Streatham Sports For All |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/02/2013 | £10k | Variety Club Minibus for Disabled & High Need Members |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/05/2009 | £3k | SWG Residential Holiday |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/08/2004 | £4k | Summer Programme Project |