ALLENDALE YOUTH AMBITION
A youth resource for young people living in the Allen Valleys and surrounding areas where they can access support, informal education, advice and guidance and participate in programmes of physical, educational and other activities helping young people to develop their skills and self-confidence to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals;
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £18,542 against a policy target of £5,000, indicating the charity is above its stated reserves goal. However, the charity reported a deficit for the year with expenditure of £60,136 exceeding income of £52,122, and notes it is awaiting confirmation of an anticipated grant to minimize disruption.
What the accounts disclose
“the Board will continue the aim of building the free reserve up to the sum of £5000.00”
Funders the charity credits
- government
Trustees
- MARGARET STONEHOUSEchair
- DAVID HENRY HUMES
- JOHN DOUGLAS NESS
- Joanne Clarke
- PHILIP DAVID WALTER
- Professor ELEANOR STEPHANIE ATKINSON MBE PHD
- ZOE ELIZABETH BELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £52k | £60k |
| 31/03/2024 | £53k | £49k |
| 31/03/2023 | £48k | £42k |
| 31/03/2022 | £48k | £32k |
| 31/03/2021 | £41k | £20k |
Common questions
Is ALLENDALE YOUTH AMBITION financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves were £18,542 against a policy target of £5,000, indicating the charity is above its stated reserves goal. However, the charity reported a deficit for the year with expenditure of £60,136 exceeding income of £52,122, and notes it is awaiting confirmation of an anticipated grant to minimize disruption. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds ALLENDALE YOUTH AMBITION?
Funders whose own accounts filings name ALLENDALE YOUTH AMBITION as a grant recipient include THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £23k | |
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £20k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 19/03/2026 | £5k | Grant to Allendale Youth Ambition |
| Community Foundation North East | 22/01/2026 | £1k | Grant to Allendale Youth Ambition |
| Community Foundation North East | 27/03/2025 | £10k | Grant to Allendale Youth Ambition |
| Community Foundation North East | 23/01/2025 | £1k | Grant to Allendale Youth Ambition |
| Community Foundation North East | 26/01/2023 | £1k | Grant to Allendale Youth Ambition |
| Community Foundation North East | 22/12/2022 | £4k | Grant to Allendale Youth Ambition |
| Community Foundation North East | 03/02/2022 | £1k | A grant to Allendale Youth Ambition |
| Community Foundation North East | 10/06/2021 | £5k | A grant to Allendale Youth Ambition |
| UK government | 28/02/2020 | £2k | UK Youth Fund YAF |
| UK government | 28/02/2020 | £4k | UK Youth Fund YAF |
| Community Foundation North East | 15/10/2018 | £750 | High Sheriff of Nothumberland Award |