THE SOUSTER YOUTH TRUST
Registered charity 1162368 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as Souster Youth
The trust provides support for young people in East Northamptonshire who encounter mental health difficulties, relationship issues or who seek spiritual development. In carrying out these activities, the trust works closely with schools and with church-related and other youth groups in the area.
Causes: Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £43,462 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £197,223. However, the trustees note that the trust is dependent on a single major donor for its continued operational existence.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: three months’ expenditure (held: £197k)
“The trustees observe a reserves policy requiring the charity to maintain a minimum level of reserves that are neither restricted nor designated, equivalent to three months’ expenditure.” — page 6
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Going concern: noted by the trustees or auditor
“The trust has one major donor and is therefore dependent on their continued support. At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the trust will continue to receive support from the major donor and will therefore have adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.” — page 12
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Note 16
“A key donor is The Arthur Souster Charitable Trust. There are Trustees in common to both charities. During the year £40,000 was received from The Arthur Souster Charitable Trust (2024 - £80,000). The Charity also occupies premises owned by the Arthur Souster Charitable Trust and leased to the charity at a peppercorn rent. The charity bought services amounting to £nil (2024 - £2,500) from Youthscape, a charity in which one of the trustees is the Chief Executive.” — page 21
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Postcode Places Trust — “Postcode Places Trust is a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Souster Youth received £22,036 from…” (source page)
- People’s Postcode Lottery — “Postcode Places Trust is a grant-giving charity funded entirely by players of People’s Postcode Lottery. Souster Youth received £22,036 from…” (source page)
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Northamptonshire
Income and spending
Common questions
Is THE SOUSTER YOUTH TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £43,462 for the year ended 30 June 2025, with total unrestricted reserves of £197,223. However, the trustees note that the trust is dependent on a single major donor for its continued operational existence. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SOUSTER YOUTH TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SOUSTER YOUTH TRUST as a grant recipient include SIR HALLEY STEWART TRUST, DAVID LAING FOUNDATION, NORTHAMPTONSHIRE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE HOWARD FOUNDATION, THE BISHOP RADFORD TRUST.
Known funders
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