YORKSHIRE CAMPS
Yorkshire Camps is committed to "Sharing Jesus Christ with young people". We run holiday camps for under 18 year olds where young people can:1) Enjoy an action packed holiday2) Explore the Christian message3) Enlarge their faith
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £22,578 for the year, with total income of £450,834 against expenditure of £428,256. The trustees report that free reserves at the year-end were £50,000, which meets their stated policy target for appropriate free reserves.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year the charity received income of £450,834 (previous year £393,525), with donations from individuals (£247,910) making up 55% of the total.” — page 6
“They consider £50,000 an appropriate level for free reserves, enabling them to address any issues arising from unforeseen costs, and free reserves at 31 August 2025 were £50,000.” — page 7
“The total value of donations received during the year from Trustees and their close family was £4,180. All of the donations were unrestricted, except for a donation of £1,000 which was given to the Assisted Places Fund from the proceeds of Christmas card sales by 10ofthose.” — page 16
“Roger Carswell, a Trustee, rents the garage at 30 Badgergate at an open market rate and paid £580 during the year.” — page 16
“The total value of donations received during the year from Trustees and their close family was £4,180. All of the donations were unrestricted, except for a donation of £1,000 which was given to the Assisted Places Fund from the proceeds of Christmas card sales by 10ofthose.” — page 16
“Roger Carswell, a Trustee, rents the garage at 30 Badgergate at an open market rate and paid £580 during the year.” — page 16
“The total value of donations received during the year from Trustees and their close family was £4,180. All of the donations were unrestricted, except for a donation of £1,000 which was given to the Assisted Places Fund from the proceeds of Christmas card sales by 10ofthose.” — page 16
“Roger Carswell, a Trustee, rents the garage at 30 Badgergate at an open market rate and paid £580 during the year.” — page 16
“The total value of donations received during the year from Trustees and their close family was £4,180. All of the donations were unrestricted, except for a donation of £1,000 which was given to the Assisted Places Fund from the proceeds of Christmas card sales by 10ofthose.” — page 16
“Roger Carswell, a Trustee, rents the garage at 30 Badgergate at an open market rate and paid £580 during the year.” — page 16
“The total value of donations received during the year from Trustees and their close family was £4,180. All of the donations were unrestricted, except for a donation of £1,000 which was given to the Assisted Places Fund from the proceeds of Christmas card sales by 10ofthose.” — page 16
“Roger Carswell, a Trustee, rents the garage at 30 Badgergate at an open market rate and paid £580 during the year.” — page 16
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/08/2023)
Trustees
- ANDY PEACEchair
- Anita Jane Ellershaw
- DANIEL JAMES THAW
- David Roger Lovelock
- JOHN MICHAEL GREEN
- Judith Backley Gurney
- ROGER DAVID CARSWELL
- Sarah Kay Jarvis
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £451k | £428k |
| 31/08/2024 | £394k | £325k |
| 31/08/2023 | £568k | £279k |
| 31/08/2022 | £349k | £165k |
| 31/08/2021 | £244k | £117k |
Common questions
Is YORKSHIRE CAMPS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £22,578 for the year, with total income of £450,834 against expenditure of £428,256. The trustees report that free reserves at the year-end were £50,000, which meets their stated policy target for appropriate free reserves. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds YORKSHIRE CAMPS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YORKSHIRE CAMPS as a grant recipient include YORK BAPTIST CHURCH, THE DEO GLORIA TRUST, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FULWOOD CHRIST CHURCH, SHEFFIELD.
Shared trustees with funders
- ROGER DAVID CARSWELL — trustee here and at THE DEO GLORIA TRUST
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| YORK BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2022 | £30k | Charitable Donations |
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE DEO GLORIA TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FULWOOD CHRIST CHURCH, SHEFFIELD | FY2022 | £1k | Short Term Service |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF FULWOOD CHRIST CHURCH, SHEFFIELD | FY2021 | £1k | Short Term Service |
| YORK BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2024 | £438 | |
| YORK BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2021 | £300 | Yorkshire Camps |
| YORK BAPTIST CHURCH | FY2023 | £250 |