THE YOUNG URBAN ARTS FOUNDATION LIMITED
YUAF aims to transform the lives of young people by strengthening their mental well-being, developing confidence, skills, self-esteem and building tools for resilience through urban arts creative activities and mental health educational programmes. YUAF works to reduce the risk of young people being vulnerable to diagnosed mental health conditions, drugs, gangs and abuse.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £63,033 for the year, with total incoming resources of £317,435 against expenditure of £380,468. The trustees report that free reserves of £136,929 exceed their stated policy target of approximately £104,000, representing three months of expenditure. Although the charity holds net current liabilities, the trustees confirm sufficient resources to meet liabilities as they fall due, noting continued support from the major loan creditor.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees consider that the ideal level of reserves as at 31 December 2024 would be three months of resources expended which is approximately £104,000.” — page 5
Funders the charity credits
- Sony Music Entertainment UK
- PRS
- Ditto MGMT
Trustees
- Adam Kamenetzky
- Belinda Ayanna Stewart
- Natalie Salunke
- Sam-Pierre Nankivell
- Shekhar Karia
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £317k | £380k |
| 31/12/2023 | £462k | £417k |
| 31/12/2022 | £431k | £374k |
| 31/12/2021 | £426k | £364k |
| 31/12/2020 | £430k | £359k |
Common questions
Is THE YOUNG URBAN ARTS FOUNDATION LIMITED financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a surplus of £63,033 for the year, with total incoming resources of £317,435 against expenditure of £380,468. The trustees report that free reserves of £136,929 exceed their stated policy target of approximately £104,000, representing three months of expenditure. Although the charity holds net current liabilities, the trustees confirm sufficient resources to meet liabilities as they fall due, noting continued support from the major loan creditor. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE YOUNG URBAN ARTS FOUNDATION LIMITED?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE YOUNG URBAN ARTS FOUNDATION LIMITED as a grant recipient include DIDYMUS, KUSUMA TRUST UK, THE SHAFTESBURY HOMES AND ARETHUSA, THE BUZZACOTT STUART DEFRIES MEMORIAL FUND, THE STERRY FAMILY FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DIDYMUS | FY2025 | £10k | |
| KUSUMA TRUST UK | FY2025 | £10k | Random Act of Kindness |
| THE SHAFTESBURY HOMES AND ARETHUSA | FY2024 | £10k | |
| THE SHAFTESBURY HOMES AND ARETHUSA | FY2025 | £8k | |
| THE BUZZACOTT STUART DEFRIES MEMORIAL FUND | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE STERRY FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £3k | Theatre & Arts |
| THE STERRY FAMILY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £2k | Theatre & Arts |
| THE BUZZACOTT STUART DEFRIES MEMORIAL FUND | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE DE BRYE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| LSEG Foundation | FY2022 | £188 | |
| LSEG Foundation | FY2021 | £58 | Project Grant |
| THE BUZZACOTT STUART DEFRIES MEMORIAL FUND | FY2025 | £0 | |
| THE THALES CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | — |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/09/2025 | £20k | YUAF Futures |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/06/2024 | £20k | YUAF Futures |
| Postcode Lottery | 30/06/2023 | £23k | Project Funding |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 08/06/2023 | £275k | East London Outreach Media Bus programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/12/2021 | £10k | Young Future Leaders |
| The Mercers' Company | 29/01/2021 | £6k | Covid-19 Rapid Response Fund Grant |
| UK government | 03/07/2020 | £92k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/02/2020 | £10k | YUAF Empowers |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 23/01/2020 | £908 | Young Future Creators |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/02/2019 | £10k | SoundBoyz 2019 |
| The Mercers' Company | 12/02/2019 | £30k | Grant to Young Urban Arts Foundation (YUAF) |