WESTON CHURCH YOUTH PROJECT
WCYP serves young people living in Weston, Southampton and the surrounding areas by helping them advance in life by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals; advancing education; providing recreational activities; and advancing the Christian religion.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £6,603 for the year, with total funds increasing to £68,794. However, the trustees' report notes that key funding streams have ended or are expiring, and the charity expects to likely close during 2026 unless a viable alternative structure or funding solution emerges. Reserves are being drawn upon to cover staffing obligations and potential redundancy liabilities as the organization transitions.
What the accounts disclose
“Innovations funding 69,456” — page 11
“By December 2025 trustees noted that the charity had approximately £76,000 in the bank at the end of November. They also recorded that Innovation Fund monies would be exhausted by the end of December 2025 and that funds carried forward into 2026 would therefore be drawing on reserves. Trustees were clear that these reserves might need to be applied to staffing obligations, potential redundancy liabilities, and any orderly wind-down of the charity's affairs.” — page 4
“By the end of 2025 the trustees expected that the charity was likely to close during 2026 unless a viable alternative structure or funding solution emerged. In October trustees discussed the possibility that the project might cease work by July 2026, and in December they worked on the basis that the project would likely be closing in July 2026, although practical and legal matters still needed to be worked through.” — page 5
“During the year the charity paid £3,419 to Holy Trinity Weston for venue hire. Daron Medway, trustee, is also a trustee of Holy Trinity Weston.” — page 15
“During the year the charity paid £2,280 to Weston Adventure Playground Association for venue hire. Daron Medway and Peter Knight, trustees, are also trustees of Weston Adventure Playground Association.” — page 15
“During the year the charity paid £3,419 to Holy Trinity Weston for venue hire. Daron Medway, trustee, is also a trustee of Holy Trinity Weston.” — page 15
“During the year the charity paid £2,280 to Weston Adventure Playground Association for venue hire. Daron Medway and Peter Knight, trustees, are also trustees of Weston Adventure Playground Association.” — page 15
“During the year the charity paid £3,419 to Holy Trinity Weston for venue hire. Daron Medway, trustee, is also a trustee of Holy Trinity Weston.” — page 15
“During the year the charity paid £2,280 to Weston Adventure Playground Association for venue hire. Daron Medway and Peter Knight, trustees, are also trustees of Weston Adventure Playground Association.” — page 15
Trustees
- Rev DARON MEDWAYchair
- DEREK WYNDHAM CHAPLIN
- Dr Martin David Hughes
- Dr Peter Timothy Knight
- JOHN BARRY CHRISTIAN DUNCAN
- Tracey Eileen BURT
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £123k | £117k |
| 31/12/2024 | £193k | £178k |
| 31/12/2023 | £154k | £189k |
| 31/12/2022 | £113k | £170k |
| 31/12/2021 | £118k | £132k |
Common questions
Is WESTON CHURCH YOUTH PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £6,603 for the year, with total funds increasing to £68,794. However, the trustees' report notes that key funding streams have ended or are expiring, and the charity expects to likely close during 2026 unless a viable alternative structure or funding solution emerges. Reserves are being drawn upon to cover staffing obligations and potential redundancy liabilities as the organization transitions. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds WESTON CHURCH YOUTH PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name WESTON CHURCH YOUTH PROJECT as a grant recipient include THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE JOSEPH RANK TRUST | FY2023 | £30k | over 3 years |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 01/02/2019 | £308k | Fun to Engage |