BASINGSTOKE & DISTRICT YOUNG CARERS
Basingstoke & District Young Carers provides respite support to children and young people aged 8- 18.in the form of weekly young carers clubs or activities. Information, advice and guidance is provided to the children, young people and their families through either: school based sessions, 1-2-1 sessions, parent support groups or family activities.
Objects
TO PRESERVE AND PROTECT THE HEALTH AND WELFARE OF YOUNG CARERS AND THEIR FAMILIES BY ESTABLISHING, DEVELOPING AND MAINTAINING A SUPPORT, INFORMATION AND ADVICE SERVICE THAT RELIEVES THE NEEDS OF YOUNG CARERS, CARING FOR A FAMILY MEMBER WHO HAS A LONG-TERM ILLNESS, DISABILITY OR ADDICTION TO ALCOHOL AND/OR DRUGS AND RESIDE WITHIN THE AREA OF THE LOCAL GOVERNMENT DISTRICT OF BASINGSTOKE & DEANE AND COUNTY OF HAMPSHIRE BY SUCH MEANS AS THE TRUSTEES MAY DETERMINE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £3,655 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £45,548. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of six months' operating costs, calculated as £35,000, which the current reserves exceed. However, the trustees note uncertainty regarding the charity's dependence on the continuance of grant funding and donations.
What the accounts disclose
“Despite the uncertainty inherent in the dependence of the charity on the continuance of grant funding and donations, the trustees continue to adopt the going concern assumption as the basis of preparation of the charity's financial statements. In doing so the trustees confirm that they believe that no material uncertainties exist in the foreseeable future regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.” — page 5
“During the year payments of £4,202 were made to a Trustee, Rita Meroncikaite, for work carried in relation to Fund Raising Activities.” — page 14
“During the year payments of £4,202 were made to a Trustee, Rita Meroncikaite, for work carried in relation to Fund Raising Activities.” — page 14
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Funders the charity credits
- National Lottery Community Fund
Trustees
- Ian Thomas Pettchair
- Christopher Garrett
- Karen Lesley Dignan
- Miranda Smith
- Roger David GARDINER
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £67k | £63k |
| 31/03/2024 | £76k | £56k |
| 31/03/2023 | £82k | £78k |
| 31/03/2022 | £65k | £59k |
| 31/03/2021 | £89k | £78k |
Common questions
Is BASINGSTOKE & DISTRICT YOUNG CARERS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved a surplus of £3,655 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted reserves of £45,548. The trustees maintain a reserves policy target of six months' operating costs, calculated as £35,000, which the current reserves exceed. However, the trustees note uncertainty regarding the charity's dependence on the continuance of grant funding and donations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 19/12/2024 | £18k | Respite Recharge |
| UK government | 23/09/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/05/2019 | £143k | Hampshire Young Carers Alliance 6/10 |