LANGPORT YOUNG PEOPLE'S CENTRE
Langport Young Peoples Centre (LYPC), also known locally as Langport and Huish Episcopi Youth Group (LHYG) provide recreational and leisure time activities for young people (range 8-25 yrs) in the Langport, Huish Episcopi and wider community with varied weekly and monthly sessions that offer life skills (eg cooking, go girls), sport, craft, community projects (town flags), war hammer.
Objects
TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND HELP YOUNG PEOPLE, PRIMARILY IN THE 8-25 AGE RANGE, THROUGH:(A) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;(B) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were significantly higher than the stated policy target of around £1,000, with a cash total of £27,611. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not properly prepared or that accounting records were not kept in accordance with the Act.
What the accounts disclose
Policies the charity declares
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Trustees
- Barry Horsgoodchair
- HEIDI LAWREY
- Lisa Ulf-Hansen
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £42k | £33k |
| 31/03/2024 | £24k | £26k |
| 31/03/2023 | £26k | £27k |
| 31/03/2022 | £24k | £23k |
| 31/03/2021 | £18k | £16k |
Common questions
Is LANGPORT YOUNG PEOPLE'S CENTRE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were significantly higher than the stated policy target of around £1,000, with a cash total of £27,611. The independent examiner confirmed that no material matters came to their attention that would cause them to believe the accounts were not properly prepared or that accounting records were not kept in accordance with the Act. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Somerset Community Foundation | 09/07/2026 | £2k | Langport Young Peoples Centre |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/04/2024 | £11k | The Wednesday Club |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 26/07/2023 | £3k | Increased security for youth club and outreach work with local youth to counter anti-social behaviour |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 05/07/2021 | £2k | Summer sports activities |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 10/11/2020 | £3k | Graffiti Art Project |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 27/10/2020 | £3k | COVID19 Outdoor activities and one-to-one support for vulnerable young people |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 28/10/2019 | £500 | Mental Health First Aid (MHFA) training |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 07/12/2017 | £1k | We Knead Bread |
| Somerset Community Foundation | 21/12/2016 | £1k | Reach Out with Out Reach |