BARDSLEY YOUTH PROJECT
Provision of homelessness and threat of homelessness support and activities for young people age 16-25 based in Coventry City Centre. Homelessness support is holistic - helping young people find somewhere to live, equip it and keep it. 1:1 support, drop ins and food/clothing/furniture banks. We have a Christian ethos and our services are open to all faiths or none.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £24,323, bringing total net assets to £92,364. The trustees report that the charity aims to maintain reserves between three and six months of core running costs to ensure legal obligations can be met. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts.
What the accounts disclose
“Henry Smith Charity 50,000” — page 8
“The charity will aim to keep between three and six months’ core running costs in reserves at all times.” — page 4
Funders the charity credits
- Frontier Youth Trust
- Coventry Riders Action Group
- St John the Baptist Church
- The Newfield Trust
- The Eveson Trust
- Paul Hamlyn Foundation
- Uber Moving on Up Fund
- Comic Relief
- Coventry Cathedral
Trustees
- ERIC JAMES BREMNERchair
- Janet Powell
- Julia Elizabeth Lepoidevin
- Rev Dexter Bracey
- Rev John Alexander Bernard
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £162k | £138k |
| 30/09/2024 | £132k | £138k |
| 30/09/2023 | £125k | £117k |
| 30/09/2022 | £140k | £104k |
| 30/09/2021 | £43k | £83k |
Common questions
Is BARDSLEY YOUTH PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a surplus of £24,323, bringing total net assets to £92,364. The trustees report that the charity aims to maintain reserves between three and six months of core running costs to ensure legal obligations can be met. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention that would prevent a proper understanding of the accounts. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BARDSLEY YOUTH PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BARDSLEY YOUTH PROJECT as a grant recipient include THE ALAN EDWARD HIGGS CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ALAN EDWARD HIGGS CHARITY | FY2022 | £15k | To support work with young homeless people in Coventry |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/07/2024 | £446k | Walking With Young People |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/08/2021 | £245k | Moving On Up |
| UK government | 14/12/2020 | £570 | DCMS VSCE CMC Covid Funding |
| UK government | 02/12/2020 | £12k | DCMS VSCE CMC Covid Funding |
| UK government | 23/07/2020 | £17k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 07/05/2020 | £10k | Covid-19 BYP |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/01/2020 | £49k | Bardsley Youth Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/12/2018 | £5k | Bardsley Youth Project School Support |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/07/2015 | £7k | Bardsley Youth Project Activities Programme |