DIDCOT TRAIN - INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE
TRAIN works with, and for, all young people in Didcot and its immediate surroundings, especially those who, for whatever reason, are having a tough time.TRAIN helps the young people in Didcot make informed choices, avoid risky behaviours, find ways out of difficult situations, find their own voices, and be who they want to be.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that total income decreased to £293,719 from £377,922 in the prior year, primarily due to the timing of legacy instalments. Free reserves stood at £197,573, which is above the charity's stated policy target of four to six months of operating costs (£93,000 to £140,000), though trustees describe this as a temporary position arising from the Walker legacy.
What the accounts disclose
“Individual and Legacies 87,285”
“TRAIN’s reserves policy is to hold free reserves equivalent to four to six months of operating costs. On the 2024–25 budget this equates to £93,000 to £140,000.”
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (29/03/2019)
Trustees
- Andrew John Couldrickchair
- Arthur Humpfrey Baillie Brown
- Jacqueline McDowell
- Louise Catherine Courtney-Taylor
- NICOLE GUEST
- Paul James Brown
- Sabiene Rose North
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £294k | £268k |
| 31/03/2024 | £377k | £197k |
| 31/03/2023 | £146k | £169k |
| 31/03/2022 | £111k | £119k |
| 31/03/2021 | £149k | £112k |
Common questions
Is DIDCOT TRAIN - INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that total income decreased to £293,719 from £377,922 in the prior year, primarily due to the timing of legacy instalments. Free reserves stood at £197,573, which is above the charity's stated policy target of four to six months of operating costs (£93,000 to £140,000), though trustees describe this as a temporary position arising from the Walker legacy. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds DIDCOT TRAIN - INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name DIDCOT TRAIN - INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE as a grant recipient include DAVID RIDDELL MEMORIAL CIO, DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| DAVID RIDDELL MEMORIAL CIO | FY2023 | £15k | Mental Health and Well Being of Young People |
| DORIS FIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | Single payment |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 25/08/2023 | £10k | The BASE Youth Club |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 21/07/2023 | £7k | MH Summer Sports Programme |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 29/05/2020 | £10k | Digital Delivery |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 03/08/2018 | £10k | Life Skill Programme |