Tools 4 Teens
Tools 4 Teens provides a daily learning programme for disadvantaged young people from Hackney. Our activities include life skills workshops, interactive educational courses and recreational activities. We empower these young adults with the qualifications and emotional stability they need, so they can fulfil their potential, contribute to their community and overcome barriers to employment.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity is unaudited and subject to an independent examination. The trustees report that income has been reduced due to the cost-of-living crisis and competition for funding, leading to increased challenges in delivering programmes. Despite these pressures, the charity has taken steps to maintain operations, including reducing staff and securing donations.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- Abraham Traubechair
- Esther Spitzer
- Nicha Feldman
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £77k | £63k |
| 31/01/2024 | £88k | £96k |
| 31/01/2023 | £73k | £66k |
| 31/01/2022 | £60k | £62k |
| 31/01/2021 | £43k | £41k |
Common questions
Is Tools 4 Teens financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity is unaudited and subject to an independent examination. The trustees report that income has been reduced due to the cost-of-living crisis and competition for funding, leading to increased challenges in delivering programmes. Despite these pressures, the charity has taken steps to maintain operations, including reducing staff and securing donations. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds Tools 4 Teens?
Funders whose own accounts filings name Tools 4 Teens as a grant recipient include THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST, THE GROCERS' CHARITY, THE TALISMAN CHARITABLE TRUST, THE TRUEMARK TRUST, THE DWF FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | Mount Fund |
| THE GROCERS' CHARITY | FY2025 | £5k | Relief of Poverty |
| THE TALISMAN CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE TRUEMARK TRUST | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE MRS SMITH AND MOUNT TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | Mount Fund - Community Youth Services |
| THE DWF FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | |
| THE CHARLOTTE BONHAM-CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £3k | |
| ZLOTCHIV | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE CHILDREN'S AID COMMITTEE CHARITABLE FUND | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE EDGAR E LAWLEY FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £2k | |
| THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE SIR JAMES ROLL CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k | |
| THE ASTOR FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE JOHN THAW FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k | |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | |
| GOWLING WLG (UK) CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £500 |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| London Borough of Hackney | 13/10/2025 | £18k | Grant to Tools 4 Teens |
| Hackney Council | 13/10/2025 | £18k | Grant to Tools 4 Teens |
| Postcode Lottery | 08/10/2025 | £25k | Unrestricted Funding |
| Sport England | 12/05/2022 | £7k | Jubilee Fund - Teens Outdoors |
| Postcode Lottery | 26/03/2022 | £12k | Funding for our new project, 'Curtains Down' |
| UK government | 02/07/2020 | £10k | Coronavirus Community Support Fund |