GT YARMOUTH AND GORLESTON YOUNG CARERS
GYGYC offers age-specific peer support groups for Young Carers aged 5 to 21 who are caring for their parents or supporting their parents in caring for a sibling. Through targeted activities that offer support, respite, fun and learning opportunities, facilitated by Youth Workers offering support with their coping mechanisms and strategies to improvement their physical and mental health.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity's activities were transferred to another charity, resulting in the preparation of financial statements on a break-up basis rather than a going concern basis. The charity held total funds of £150,526, comprising £15,812 in unrestricted funds and £134,714 in restricted funds, which were subsequently transferred to Caring Together Charity. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Grants 1,140 210,803 : 211,943 167,059” — page 3
“As the charity has transferred its activities and funds, the financial statements have been prepared on the break-up basis rather than the Going Concern basis.” — page 1
Trustees
- JULIE WOODS
- Kate Vince
- Keith Farman
- MARLENE FAIRHEAD
- Shelley Martin
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £234k | £276k |
| 31/03/2025 | £181k | £215k |
| 31/03/2024 | £223k | £218k |
| 31/03/2023 | £243k | £262k |
| 31/03/2022 | £335k | £281k |
Common questions
Is GT YARMOUTH AND GORLESTON YOUNG CARERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity's activities were transferred to another charity, resulting in the preparation of financial statements on a break-up basis rather than a going concern basis. The charity held total funds of £150,526, comprising £15,812 in unrestricted funds and £134,714 in restricted funds, which were subsequently transferred to Caring Together Charity. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention during the examination of the accounts. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/09/2025 | £20k | Day Trips for Young Carers |
| UK government | 26/05/2020 | £3k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 05/08/2019 | £238k | Expand GYGYC |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/04/2016 | £10k | Great Yarmouth & Gorleston Young Carers - Pink Group |