THE PHOENIX YOUTH PROJECT
The Phoenix Youth Project delivers centre based, and outreach youth work sessions for 8 - 19 year olds in Cleator Moor and Frizington. We run two youth centres, delivering ten evening sessions each week including Friday Night sessions. We provide young people with various activities, trips, opportunities for learning and development as well having fun.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity had total unrestricted funds of £130,866 and total net assets of £156,103 as of 31 March 2026. The trustees report that the charity is in a secure financial position and has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
Funders the charity credits
- Cleator Moor Town Council
- Arlecdon & Frizington Parish Council
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (19/08/2015)
Trustees
- STEVEN BUTTERWORTHchair
- John Alick
- Kayleigh Daniels
- MARGARET MALLOY
- MICHAEL PRIESTLEY
- Paul Zanacchi
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £240k | £236k |
| 31/03/2025 | £236k | £237k |
| 31/03/2024 | £381k | £418k |
| 31/03/2023 | £470k | £458k |
| 31/03/2022 | £202k | £192k |
Common questions
Is THE PHOENIX YOUTH PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity had total unrestricted funds of £130,866 and total net assets of £156,103 as of 31 March 2026. The trustees report that the charity is in a secure financial position and has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE PHOENIX YOUTH PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE PHOENIX YOUTH PROJECT as a grant recipient include FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST, THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £59k | |
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2021 | £18k | |
| FRANCIS C SCOTT CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £0 | |
| THE HADFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £0 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/02/2025 | £20k | Rewards for Actions - getting involved in your community |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 13/03/2012 | £60k | Grant awarded to The Phoenix Youth Project (Cumbria) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 12/05/2009 | £90k | Grant awarded to The Phoenix Youth Project (Cumbria) |
| Northern Rock Foundation | 09/05/2006 | £90k | Grant awarded to The Phoenix Youth Project (Cumbria) |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/07/2004 | £5k | Creating positive activities for young people |