THATCHAM YOUTH
We are a registered charity that provides, facilitates and supports provision for children and young people in Thatcham, catering for all ages up to young adults.Thatcham Youth organises the weekly Vision Youth Club, for 7-11 year olds,Weekly Zone youth club for 11-14 year olds, Thatcham Roller Disco as well as a number of free events during the school holidays.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £4,165 for the year, reducing its closing balance to £58,072. The independent examiner noted that while controls are robust, there were issues with cash payment records and rising bank charges, urging closer monitoring of expenditure as attendance falls. The charity holds restricted reserves of £27,000 for one year of youth club funding, with National Lottery funding ending in March 2026.
What the accounts disclose
“Restricted Reserve ( 1 Yrs Funding for Youth Clubs, £27000)” — page 3
“During the last financial year there were some cash payments but I do not appear to have been given any record of these payments. Cah payments should not be encouraged if it is taken from income received on the day the remaining balance does not give a true reflection of the actual amount taken. I would recommend that cash payments be abolished and a cash claim form prepared (if not already done) to be submitted at the end of each month for reimbursement via BACS.” — page 1
Trustees
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £45k | £49k |
| 31/03/2024 | £46k | £41k |
| 31/03/2023 | £54k | £35k |
| 31/03/2022 | £40k | £37k |
| 31/03/2021 | £9k | £12k |
Common questions
Is THATCHAM YOUTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a deficit of £4,165 for the year, reducing its closing balance to £58,072. The independent examiner noted that while controls are robust, there were issues with cash payment records and rising bank charges, urging closer monitoring of expenditure as attendance falls. The charity holds restricted reserves of £27,000 for one year of youth club funding, with National Lottery funding ending in March 2026. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THATCHAM YOUTH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THATCHAM YOUTH as a grant recipient include MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2025 | £2k | |
| MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2024 | £1k | |
| MISS W E LAWRENCE 1973 CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2023 | £916 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/03/2021 | £84k | Thatcham Youth Centre |