THE YOUNG WOMEN'S FILM ACADEMY CIO
To provide film making actives and services for girls and young women and the local communities across the North East of England. The activities promote wellbeing and skills in film making for individuals that may not otherwise access provision and opportunities due to poverty or lack of support. Films produced promote issues pertinent to the advancement of women and their aspirations and health.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £2,839 for the 14-month period, with total income of £96,057 against expenditure of £93,218. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £18,541, which is below the stated policy target of three months of operations and staff costs. The charity is currently working towards meeting this reserves target to protect staff contracts and operational delivery.
What the accounts disclose
“We are working towards 3 months of operations and staff costs in reserves.”
Trustees
- Angela Kennedy Drchair
- Jenna Allsopp
- Joanne Cundall
- Karin Young
- LYNNE MARIE GATISS
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £96k | £93k |
| 31/01/2024 | £65k | £64k |
| 31/01/2023 | £42k | £38k |
| 31/01/2022 | £38k | £27k |
| 31/01/2021 | £16k | £25k |
Common questions
Is THE YOUNG WOMEN'S FILM ACADEMY CIO financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £2,839 for the 14-month period, with total income of £96,057 against expenditure of £93,218. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted reserves stood at £18,541, which is below the stated policy target of three months of operations and staff costs. The charity is currently working towards meeting this reserves target to protect staff contracts and operational delivery. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE YOUNG WOMEN'S FILM ACADEMY CIO?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE YOUNG WOMEN'S FILM ACADEMY CIO as a grant recipient include THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION, THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | |
| THE BERNICIA FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £5k | Inclusion Grant |
| THE BARBOUR FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Community Foundation North East | 01/04/2026 | £5k | Grant to The Young Women's Film Academy CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 19/03/2026 | £5k | Grant to The Young Women's Film Academy CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 12/02/2026 | £5k | Grant to The Young Women's Film Academy CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 17/07/2025 | £8k | Grant to The Young Women's Film Academy CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 10/04/2025 | £1k | Grant to The Young Women's Film Academy CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 02/04/2025 | £25k | Grant to The Young Women's Film Academy CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 27/03/2025 | £5k | Grant to The Young Women's Film Academy CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 09/01/2025 | £1k | Grant to The Young Women's Film Academy CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 11/07/2024 | £7k | Grant to The Young Women's Film Academy CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 23/05/2024 | £2k | Grant to The Young Women's Film Academy CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 02/04/2024 | £25k | Grant to The Young Women's Film Academy CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 16/03/2023 | £6k | Grant to The Young Women's Film Academy CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 10/02/2023 | £10k | Grant to The Young Women's Film Academy CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 12/01/2023 | £750 | Grant to The Young Women's Film Academy CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 07/04/2022 | £25k | Grant to The Young Women's Film Academy CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 20/01/2022 | £750 | A grant to The Young Women's Film Academy CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 09/12/2021 | £2k | A grant to The Young Women's Film Academy CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 24/06/2021 | £7k | A grant to The Young Women's Film Academy CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 29/04/2021 | £25k | A grant to The Young Women's Film Academy CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 01/04/2021 | £3k | A grant to The Young Women's Film Academy CIO |
| Community Foundation North East | 13/02/2019 | £3k | Crowdfund - What is your Super Power? Film project |