SHINE YOUTH
We provide 1:1 pastoral mentoring, group courses and a Wellbeing Cafe for young people which promote their positive self-esteem, mental health and identity in order that they can thrive educationally and in family, community and work life. This includes young people who are coping with loss experienced as a result of bereavement and family breakdown and those who are at risk of school exclusion.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted funds of £3,919, which is significantly below its stated reserves policy target of three months of fixed overheads. Due to an inability to secure sufficient income to cover its £90,521 in expenditure, the trustees have concluded that the charity is no longer a going concern and have decided to wind it up.
What the accounts disclose
“At 31/08/25 the unrestricted funds were £3,919 and the trustees have concluded that the Charity is not a Going Concern” — page 16
“the Trustees have concluded that the charity no longer has the financial resources to continue operating as a going concern. Accordingly, the decision has been made to wind up the charity in an orderly and responsible manner.” — page 16
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £72k | £93k |
| 31/08/2024 | £81k | £74k |
| 31/08/2023 | £84k | £80k |
| 31/07/2022 | £42k | £63k |
| 31/07/2021 | £71k | £47k |
Common questions
Is SHINE YOUTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted funds of £3,919, which is significantly below its stated reserves policy target of three months of fixed overheads. Due to an inability to secure sufficient income to cover its £90,521 in expenditure, the trustees have concluded that the charity is no longer a going concern and have decided to wind it up. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SHINE YOUTH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SHINE YOUTH as a grant recipient include SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PHILIP'S, DORRIDGE WITH ST JAMES', BENTLEY HEATH IN THE BENEFICE OF DORRIDGE AND BENTLEY HEATH, SOLIHULL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | FY2022 | £20k | Social justice |
| SOCIETY OF THE HOLY CHILD JESUS CIO | FY2021 | £20k | Grants |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PHILIP'S, DORRIDGE WITH ST JAMES', BENTLEY HEATH IN THE BENEFICE OF DORRIDGE AND BENTLEY HEATH | FY2024 | £6k | Home Mission |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PHILIP'S, DORRIDGE WITH ST JAMES', BENTLEY HEATH IN THE BENEFICE OF DORRIDGE AND BENTLEY HEATH | FY2023 | £5k | Mission and Overseas Giving |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF ST PHILIP'S, DORRIDGE WITH ST JAMES', BENTLEY HEATH IN THE BENEFICE OF DORRIDGE AND BENTLEY HEATH | FY2025 | £5k | Mission Overseas |
| SOLIHULL CHRISTIAN FELLOWSHIP | FY2022 | — | Youth ministry |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| Postcode Lottery | 30/09/2024 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |