BEST - BE A BETTER YOU
Working with Secondary Schools and other education providers in Swindon and local parishes to provide activities to engage the youth in those areas.Deliver bespoke 1:1 mentoring programs to vulnerable young people which include sports based activities to help young people develop new skills, gain confidence and improve their mental health.
Objects
TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM THE AGES OF 11 TO 25 LIVING IN SWINDON AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AND ORGANIZING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A MEANS OF:(A) ADVANCING IN LIFE AND HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT, MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS;(B) ADVANCING EDUCATION;(C) RELIEVING UNEMPLOYMENT;(D) PROVIDING RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF SUCH PERSONS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £36,173 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted funds falling to a negative balance of £54,854. The independent examiner identified a failure of internal controls and governance that resulted in, or could give rise to, a material loss of charitable funds. The charity faces significant liquidity pressures with net current liabilities of £54,951 and owes £134,210 to related parties as at the year end.
What the accounts disclose
“The trustees acknowledge that this failure of internal controls and governance could result in a material loss of Charity funds and that related party rules have been breached.” — page 5
“The trustees acknowledge that this failure of internal controls and governance could result in a material loss of Charity funds and that related party rules have been breached.” — page 5
“I have identified matters of concern as follows: There was a failure of internal controls, including failure in charity governance, that resulted in, or could give rise to, a material loss of charitable funds.”
“Trustees' remuneration of £1,238 was paid to S Bryden for the year ended 31 January 2025.” — page 12
“the Charity supported the company by lending it funds amounting to £115,831 as at the year end 31st January 2025.” — page 5
“There is also an amount of £18,379 outstanding from KCJ Teaching and Employment Solutions Limited of £18,379 which may not be recoverable.” — page 5
“the Charity supported the company by lending it funds amounting to £115,831 as at the year end 31st January 2025.” — page 5
“There is also an amount of £18,379 outstanding from KCJ Teaching and Employment Solutions Limited of £18,379 which may not be recoverable.” — page 5
“The trustees acknowledge that this failure of internal controls and governance could result in a material loss of Charity funds and that related party rules have been breached.” — page 5
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Donnison Brydenchair
- KRIS DEERING
- Rayanne Ordette
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/01/2025 | £464k | £501k |
| 31/01/2024 | £469k | £517k |
| 31/01/2023 | £392k | £371k |
| 31/01/2022 | £265k | £189k |
| 31/01/2021 | £17k | £85k |
Common questions
Is BEST - BE A BETTER YOU financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £36,173 for the year, resulting in total unrestricted funds falling to a negative balance of £54,854. The independent examiner identified a failure of internal controls and governance that resulted in, or could give rise to, a material loss of charitable funds. The charity faces significant liquidity pressures with net current liabilities of £54,951 and owes £134,210 to related parties as at the year end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds BEST - BE A BETTER YOU?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BEST - BE A BETTER YOU as a grant recipient include THE W H SMITH GROUP CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE W H SMITH GROUP CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 27/03/2024 | £15k | ALB-Sport England-Be a better you |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BOLTON TOGETHER | 1 | £467k |
| STREETGAMES UK | 1 | £400k |
| THE ERANDA ROTHSCHILD FOUNDATION | 1 | £357k |
| THE WIMBLEDON FOUNDATION | 1 | £255k |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | 1 | £217k |
| MISSION INDIA | 1 | £125k |
| CHARITY OF SIR RICHARD WHITTINGTON | 1 | £51k |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- YASEEN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LTD
- YOUTH WORKS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE
- BOLTON LADS AND GIRLS CLUB LIMITED
- YOURSTORY LTD
- BILLY YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROJECT
- YOUTH SPORT TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| BEST - BE A BETTER YOU | £464k | — | 0 | unclear | 1.0% | noted |
| YASEEN YOUTH DEVELOPMENT LTD | £578k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH WORKS NORTHAMPTONSHIRE | £1.6m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BOLTON LADS AND GIRLS CLUB LIMITED | £2.8m | £90,000 - £99,999 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOURSTORY LTD | £247k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BILLY YOUTH ENGAGEMENT PROJECT | £110k | — | 0 | within | — | no doubt |