BERWICK YOUTH PROJECT
Berwick Youth Project is a comprehensive and diverse support service for young people living in Berwick upon Tweed and the surrounding area. Operating from purpose built premises in the town centre, it provides Information and Support, the Beehive Youth Club, outdoor and holiday activities and Supported Accommodation.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £198,480 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in free unrestricted reserves of £320,818. The trustees report that these reserves, together with funding arrangements, allow the project to fully meet its objects in the short to medium term. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified.
What the accounts disclose
“During the year, the Project incurred electrical expenses as part of it's normal maintenance programme of running costs from Landels Electrical (Berwick) Ltd totalling £3,149 (2024: £2,771). Mr S. Landels is a Director of Landels Electrical (Berwick) Ltd as well as an Executive Committee Member of the Project.” — page 28
Funders the charity credits
Property (HM Land Registry)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/12/2021)
Trustees
- Simon Landelschair
- Adrian Albert Baker
- Anne Williams
- Duncan Budge
- GEORGE SCOTT
- JOHN KEITH SMITH
- KAREN LOUISE STRACHAN
- SCOTT WEIGHTMAN
- STEVE CLOUGH
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £459k | £283k |
| 31/03/2024 | £192k | £296k |
| 31/03/2023 | £282k | £306k |
| 31/03/2022 | £427k | £321k |
| 31/03/2021 | £283k | £287k |
Common questions
Is BERWICK YOUTH PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £198,480 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in free unrestricted reserves of £320,818. The trustees report that these reserves, together with funding arrangements, allow the project to fully meet its objects in the short to medium term. The financial statements were prepared on a going concern basis with no material uncertainties identified. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BERWICK YOUTH PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BERWICK YOUTH PROJECT as a grant recipient include THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST, THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION, E C GRAHAM BELFORD CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £25k | |
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | |
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £20k | |
| THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | |
| E C GRAHAM BELFORD CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2022 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 01/04/2026 | £10k | Grant to Berwick Youth Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 01/04/2026 | £5k | Grant to Berwick Youth Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 22/01/2026 | £3k | Grant to Berwick Youth Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 08/01/2026 | £1k | Grant to Berwick Youth Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 05/03/2025 | £1k | Grant to Berwick Youth Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 23/01/2025 | £1k | Grant to Berwick Youth Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 14/11/2024 | £1k | Grant to Berwick Youth Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 07/11/2024 | £1k | Grant to Berwick Youth Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/10/2024 | £420k | Growing the Network |
| Community Foundation North East | 02/04/2024 | £10k | Grant to Berwick Youth Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 02/04/2024 | £10k | Grant to Berwick Youth Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/03/2024 | £472k | Northumberland Youth Work Network |
| Community Foundation North East | 30/03/2023 | £5k | Grant to Berwick Youth Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 26/01/2023 | £1k | Grant to Berwick Youth Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 08/09/2022 | £500 | Grant to Berwick Youth Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 21/07/2022 | £5k | Grant to Berwick Youth Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 30/06/2022 | £1k | Grant to Berwick Youth Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 20/04/2022 | £750 | Grant to Berwick Youth Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 17/03/2022 | £10k | A grant to Berwick Youth Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 03/02/2022 | £1k | A grant to Berwick Youth Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 25/11/2021 | £1k | A grant to Berwick Youth Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 16/09/2021 | £250 | A grant to Berwick Youth Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 19/08/2021 | £1k | A grant to Berwick Youth Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 15/07/2021 | £4k | A grant to Berwick Youth Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 20/05/2021 | £2k | A grant to Berwick Youth Project |