YOUTH SHEDZ
Registered charity 1184146 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register
Youth Shedz aims to develop a community to reach the most disconnected young people by providing safe spaces for young people aged 13 to 25 to explore their identity and develop pro-social relationships, alongside positive role models. Each Youth Shed is co-produced by participants who are supported and facilitated to test ideas and concepts which help them to build healthier, fulfilling lives.
Causes: Disability · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · website · Get email alerts
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £6,515 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with unrestricted reserves decreasing from £102,008 to £95,493. The trustees note that the charity has no significant debtors or creditors and does not take on long-term liabilities, loans, or overdrafts. Reserves are held to cover liabilities in the event of closure, with a stated policy target of £12,000 for the current year.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: £12,000 (held: £95k)
“Youth Shedz policy for holding reserves is to ensure that the cash reserves cover all liabilities in the event of closure. In September 2025, this is £12,000 made up of £2,300 rent etc, £9,000 monthly costs and expenses, and £700 redundancy.” — page 24
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Payments to trustees: Scott Jenkinson received £70,128 for contracted services via his sole trader business 4:28 Training.
“Scott Jenkinson is the CEO of Youth Shedz and operates as a sole trader under the name 4:28 Training. During the year, the charity paid £70,128 to 4:28 Training for contracted services and expenses which are related party transactions.” — page 24
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Scott Jenkinson operates as a sole trader under the name 4:28 Training. During the year, the charity paid £70,128 to 4:28 Training for contracted services and expenses which are related party transactions. This arrangement was approved by the unconflicted trustees in accordance with the charity's conflict of interest policy. The services were provided on normal market terms. Scott was not involved in the decision-making or approval process relating to these payments.
“Scott Jenkinson is the CEO of Youth Shedz and operates as a sole trader under the name 4:28 Training. During the year, the charity paid £70,128 to 4:28 Training for contracted services and expenses which are related party transactions. This arrangement was approved by the unconflicted trustees in accordance with the charity's conflict of interest policy. The services were provided on normal market terms. Scott was not involved in the decision-making or approval process relating to these payments.” — page 24
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Trading subsidiary: Youth Shedz Ltd
“Youth Shedz Ltd is now a dormant company.” — page 21
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 4 of 6 completeness components.
Corporate structure
- Martin Harrisonchair
- Alexander Thomas Webster
- Dr Anthony Jeremy
- Joanne Catherine Matthews
- Susan Hart Colman
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is YOUTH SHEDZ financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £6,515 for the year ended 30 September 2025, with unrestricted reserves decreasing from £102,008 to £95,493. The trustees note that the charity has no significant debtors or creditors and does not take on long-term liabilities, loans, or overdrafts. Reserves are held to cover liabilities in the event of closure, with a stated policy target of £12,000 for the current year. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds YOUTH SHEDZ?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YOUTH SHEDZ as a grant recipient include COMMUNITY & VOLUNTARY SUPPORT CONWY, MOONDANCE FOUNDATION, THE NORTH WALES POLICE AND COMMUNITY TRUST.
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