DURHAM CITY YOUTH PROJECT
The project aims to provide experiences and opportunities both social and educational to young people who are deemed to be disadvantaged and prone to "at risk" behaviour. DCYP supports young people from all areas of County Durham and helps to develop their social and emotional capabilities.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity maintained a degree of financial security through grants and council commissions, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted reserves of £131,261 at year-end. The charity reported a net deficit of £16,793 for the period, primarily driven by overhead costs exceeding incoming resources, though unrestricted funds saw a slight increase. The trustees confirmed that the organization continues to fulfill its charitable objects.
What the accounts disclose
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (18/08/2017)
Trustees
- ALEXANDER RICHARD WESTGARTH TAYLORchair
- Donald Clifford Irving
- Elizabeth Jane Pears
- Keneth Gates
- MS Aurielia Smith
- RODERIC JAMES JOHNSTON
- Rachael Patricia Perry
- Susan Anne Mcneill
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £296k | £212k |
| 31/03/2025 | £177k | £194k |
| 31/03/2024 | £244k | £221k |
| 31/03/2023 | £168k | £157k |
| 31/03/2022 | £197k | £163k |
Common questions
Is DURHAM CITY YOUTH PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity maintained a degree of financial security through grants and council commissions, resulting in total unrestricted and restricted reserves of £131,261 at year-end. The charity reported a net deficit of £16,793 for the period, primarily driven by overhead costs exceeding incoming resources, though unrestricted funds saw a slight increase. The trustees confirmed that the organization continues to fulfill its charitable objects. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DURHAM CITY YOUTH PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DURHAM CITY YOUTH PROJECT as a grant recipient include Point North Community Foundation.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| Point North Community Foundation | FY2022 | £40k | NHS Charities Together / Health Improvement |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/11/2025 | £44k | Wheatley Hill Youth Club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 06/10/2025 | £19k | Durham Healthy Minds |
| Community Foundation North East | 22/05/2025 | £5k | Grant to Durham City Youth Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 28/07/2023 | £5k | MH Summer Fun |
| Postcode Lottery | 01/05/2023 | £25k | Project Funding |
| Community Foundation North East | 16/03/2023 | £10k | Grant to Durham City Youth Project |
| Community Foundation North East | 16/03/2023 | £10k | Grant to Durham City Youth Project |
| UK government | 22/05/2020 | £3k | VSCE CMC Fund |