Young Leaders Academy
We deliver a leadership development programme for young people which operates in the London Borough of Brent and Lewisham. We design a special curriculum around our young leaders which develops leadership and life skills for them. We offer a range of different experiences from sports to academic and we also offer trips and have a number of guest speakers delivering workshops.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £54,920, increasing total funds to £128,977. The trustees report that the present level of unrestricted reserves is adequate to cover anticipated operating costs, noting a policy to hold three months of operating costs. The charity had no employees during the year and was exempt from audit under small companies regime provisions.
What the accounts disclose
“It has established a policy whereby unrestricted funds held by the charity should cover 3 months operating costs.”
Trustees
- Ibrahim Abayomi Akinsanya
- Leanard Philip
- Michael Amaning
- Sharon May Thomas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/07/2025 | £194k | £139k |
| 31/07/2024 | £182k | £198k |
| 31/07/2023 | £172k | £148k |
| 31/07/2022 | £149k | £116k |
| 31/07/2021 | £13k | £12k |
Common questions
Is Young Leaders Academy financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a net surplus of £54,920, increasing total funds to £128,977. The trustees report that the present level of unrestricted reserves is adequate to cover anticipated operating costs, noting a policy to hold three months of operating costs. The charity had no employees during the year and was exempt from audit under small companies regime provisions. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 02/08/2019 | £8k | After School Academy |