DORSET YOUTH FOR CHRIST
Varied Youth Work, mainly in schools, across Dorset
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £10,592 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £47,281 to £36,689. The trustees maintain that unrestricted reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to between one and three months of expenditure, with free reserves at £36,687. The trustees confirm they have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between one and three months expenditure.” — page 5
“None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year and none of them were reimbursed travelling expenses (2023: £nil)” — page 14
Trustees
- James Webbchair
- Graham Waters
- Jasmin Webb
- Tony Jones
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/10/2025 | £162k | £173k |
| 31/10/2024 | £167k | £178k |
| 31/10/2023 | £147k | £138k |
| 31/10/2022 | £108k | £96k |
| 31/10/2021 | £66k | £51k |
Common questions
Is DORSET YOUTH FOR CHRIST financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £10,592 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £47,281 to £36,689. The trustees maintain that unrestricted reserves are maintained at a level equivalent to between one and three months of expenditure, with free reserves at £36,687. The trustees confirm they have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DORSET YOUTH FOR CHRIST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DORSET YOUTH FOR CHRIST as a grant recipient include BLANDFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH, THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| BLANDFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH | FY2022 | £7k | DYFC Christmas 2020 / Ministry, mission, support and outreach |
| BLANDFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH | FY2024 | £7k | Ministry, mission, support and outreach |
| THE ANCHOR FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | Food for day centre for elderly widows |
| BLANDFORD EVANGELICAL CHURCH | FY2023 | £4k | Ministry, mission, support and outreach |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ALICE ELLEN COOPER-DEAN CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 2 | £36k |
| BEIS MENACHEM CHABAD LUBAVITCH | 1 | £183k |
| PETER SOWERBY FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| STARLOW CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £70k |
| THE REED FOUNDATION | 1 | £65k |
| GOLDHEART CHARITY LIMITED | 1 | £53k |
| THE LAWSON TRUST CIO | 1 | £40k |
| CEO SLEEPOUT | 1 | £34k |
Charities like this
- DORCHESTER YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE
- YOUTH EXPERIENCE IN SPORT
- YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM
- YOUTH WITH A MISSION HARPENDEN
- NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIRS OF GREAT BRITAIN
- WORD OF LIFE MINISTRIES UK LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| DORSET YOUTH FOR CHRIST | £162k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| DORCHESTER YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE | £175k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| YOUTH EXPERIENCE IN SPORT | £133k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YAD VEACHISOMOCH L'CHAIM | £834k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH WITH A MISSION HARPENDEN | £2.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| NATIONAL YOUTH CHOIRS OF GREAT BRITAIN | £1.9m | £60,001 - £70,000 | — | above | — | no doubt |