BECKTON SKILLS CENTRE
ADVANCING THE EDUCATION OF YOUNG PEOPLE UNDER THE AGE OF 25 YEARS OLD BY DEVELOPING THEIR INDIVIDUAL CAPABILITIES AND UNDERSTANDING OF SUBJECTS OF EDUCATIONAL VALUE THROUGH ACCREDITED VOCATIONAL TRAINING, LIFE SKILLS, EDUCATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £62,131 for the year ended 31 August 2025, increasing its total reserves to £296,826. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £257,269 exceed the stated policy target of approximately £167,000, representing twelve months of operating costs. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties impacting the going concern basis.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Francisco Jose Roberto Callejas
- Jane Ludden
- Julie Ann Chant
- TSVETAN PLAMENOV PAVLOV
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £229k | £167k |
| 31/08/2024 | £184k | £137k |
| 31/08/2023 | £134k | £114k |
| 31/08/2022 | £119k | £112k |
| 31/08/2021 | £116k | £122k |
Common questions
Is BECKTON SKILLS CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £62,131 for the year ended 31 August 2025, increasing its total reserves to £296,826. The trustees confirm that free reserves of £257,269 exceed the stated policy target of approximately £167,000, representing twelve months of operating costs. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties impacting the going concern basis. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BECKTON SKILLS CENTRE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BECKTON SKILLS CENTRE as a grant recipient include EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST, THE THOMAS WALL TRUST, ROYAL DOCKS TRUST (LONDON), THE BMTA TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £10k | Holiday Activities for Young People |
| EAST END COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £8k | Summer Activities for Young People |
| SIR ROBERT GEFFERY'S ALMSHOUSE TRUST | FY2023 | £6k | Grant funding of activities |
| THE THOMAS WALL TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | |
| ROYAL DOCKS TRUST (LONDON) | FY2025 | £2k | Replacement access ramp |
| THE BMTA TRUST | FY2023 | £679 | assist in the purchase of a diagnostic kit for training purposes |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/06/2023 | £6k | Build it; Race it Go Kart project |
| Greater London Authority | 01/07/2019 | £5k | Build it Race it Go Kart Project |