YOUNG HARROW FOUNDATION
To promote efficiency and effectiveness in the charitable activities of not-for-profit organisations, voluntary groups and charities working with young people and operating in the London Borough of Harrow. To educate for public benefit of those involved with voluntary sector and not-for-profit organisations working with young people and providing advice and information to agencies in the field
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £11,890 for the year ended 31 March 2024, with total income of £1,381,933 and total expenditure of £1,370,043. The trustees describe the finances as robust and the balance sheet as clean, noting that unrestricted reserves of £200,513 slightly exceeded their policy target of 3-6 months of core operating costs.
What the accounts disclose
“The Board of Trustees approved a Reserves Policy to hold a desired general reserve level of between 3 and 6 months core operating costs in its General Reserve Fund.” — page 12
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "within" (FY2023) to "above" (FY2024).
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Dan Burke — CEO
- Glenys Tolley — COO
- Clare Harrington — Chair of Trustees
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Clare Harringtonchair
- Aarthi Ravishankar
- Giazat Sinmileoluwa Taiwo
- Kyro Brooks
- Mathura Panchadcharasarma
- Rupal Shah
- STEVEN ANDREW WILLIAMS
- Samy Benaferi
- Sanjay Chandarana
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £1.6m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2024 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2023 | £1.4m | £1.4m |
| 31/03/2022 | £1.1m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2021 | £487k | £497k |
Common questions
Is YOUNG HARROW FOUNDATION financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £11,890 for the year ended 31 March 2024, with total income of £1,381,933 and total expenditure of £1,370,043. The trustees describe the finances as robust and the balance sheet as clean, noting that unrestricted reserves of £200,513 slightly exceeded their policy target of 3-6 months of core operating costs. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Critchleys Audit LLP.
Who funds YOUNG HARROW FOUNDATION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YOUNG HARROW FOUNDATION as a grant recipient include JOHN LYON'S CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN LYON'S CHARITY | FY2025 | £150k | the HSC YPF Small Grants Programme |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/05/2020 | £10k | Harrow Emergency Response |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 04/05/2018 | £9k | Empowering local Young People Services |