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.
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
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 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 |