My Yard
Providing practical and emotional support for vulnerable members of society via My Yard who become isolated due to crisis. We collect and distribute food, provide a range of activities for youth, help survivors of Domestic Abuse, Families and Caregivers and Children who've had life changing injury due to accident or illness, We focus on families in temporary housing.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of resources of £1,035 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £43,503 to £42,518. The trustees confirm the charity is entitled to exemption from audit and has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The Trustees have resolved that the Charity should work towards holding unrestricted reserves equivalent to two months running costs for its long-term sustainability”
Trustees
- Louisa Jane Carmichael
- Paula Ann Merrony
- SRI SUDEVI
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £243k | £244k |
| 30/09/2024 | £201k | £185k |
| 30/09/2023 | £204k | £202k |
| 30/09/2022 | £146k | £143k |
| 30/09/2021 | £130k | £122k |
Common questions
Is My Yard financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net outgoing of resources of £1,035 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £43,503 to £42,518. The trustees confirm the charity is entitled to exemption from audit and has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds My Yard?
Funders whose own accounts filings name My Yard as a grant recipient include JOHN LYON'S CHARITY, WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | FY2025 | £120k | My Yard Changemakers |
| WATES FAMILY ENTERPRISE TRUST | FY2021 | £3k | Group Awards |
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | FY2025 | £3k | the My Yard Holiday Clubs |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/09/2023 | £10k | Bushey Pantry |
| Greater London Authority | 01/10/2020 | £9k | The Angel Hands Foundation |
| UK government | 16/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/01/2019 | £10k | My Yard |