STEVENAGE PIONEER YOUTH TRUST
Stevenage Pioneer Youth Trust seeks to advance the Christian faith in Stevenage by reaching out to the young people of Stevenage with the good news of Jesus Christ.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £4,084 for the year, with unrestricted reserves standing at £9,380. The trustees' report indicates a reserves policy of holding three months of running costs, and the current unrestricted cash balance of £47,064 is significantly higher than the stated policy target. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of Oak Church Stevenage to hold in reserves the equivalent of three months general running costs including salary and housing for staff.” — page 12
Trustees
- Kerry Anne Louwchair
- Archdeacon David John Middlebrook
- Rev TIMOTHY HORLOCK
- Vivienne Hathaway
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £116k | £118k |
| 31/12/2024 | £134k | £107k |
| 31/12/2023 | £134k | £134k |
| 31/12/2022 | £125k | £132k |
| 31/12/2021 | £93k | £101k |
Common questions
Is STEVENAGE PIONEER YOUTH TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net decrease in funds of £4,084 for the year, with unrestricted reserves standing at £9,380. The trustees' report indicates a reserves policy of holding three months of running costs, and the current unrestricted cash balance of £47,064 is significantly higher than the stated policy target. The trustees confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds STEVENAGE PIONEER YOUTH TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name STEVENAGE PIONEER YOUTH TRUST as a grant recipient include THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £8k | Religion |
| THE KIRBY LAING FOUNDATION | FY2021 | £8k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| CHARITIES ADMINISTERED IN CONNECTION WITH THE UNAFFILIATED CONGREGATIONAL CHURCHES | 1 | £3k |
Charities like this
- THE STEVENAGE COMMUNITY TRUST
- BURY ST EDMUNDS AND DISTRICT CHRISTIAN YOUTH
- BUNYAN BAPTIST CHURCH, STEVENAGE
- ST MARY'S CHRISTIAN WORKERS TRUST
- THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, JUBILEE CHRISTIAN CENTRE WOLVERHAMPTON
- ST CHRISTOPHER'S EDUCATIONAL TRUST (INCORPORATING THE HUGHES AND STEVENS BEQUEST)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| STEVENAGE PIONEER YOUTH TRUST | £116k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE STEVENAGE COMMUNITY TRUST | £159k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| BURY ST EDMUNDS AND DISTRICT CHRISTIAN YOUTH | £103k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BUNYAN BAPTIST CHURCH, STEVENAGE | £169k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ST MARY'S CHRISTIAN WORKERS TRUST | £483k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| THE REDEEMED CHRISTIAN CHURCH OF GOD, JUBILEE CHRISTIAN CENTRE WOLVERHAMPTON | £502k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |