YARM WELLNESS
To provide a positive impact on the wellbeing of the wider community through the provision of creative, educational, fitness and wellness classes.We are aiming to give free creative and educational workshops to those referred to us through joint partner agencies.We offer a warm safe space for our community to engage with others and reduce isolation.
Objects
3.1 THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT GENERALLY, BUT WITH PARTICULAR REFERENCE TO:3.1.1 PROMOTING THE BENEFIT OF THE INHABITANTS OF YARM AND SURROUNDING AREAS WITHOUT DISTINCTION OF SEX, SEXUAL ORIENTATION, RACE OR OF POLITICAL, RELIGIOUS OR OTHER OPINIONS, BY ASSOCIATING TOGETHER THE SAID INHABITANTS AND THE LOCAL AUTHORITIES, VOLUNTARY AND OTHER ORGANISATIONS IN A COMMON EFFORT TO ADVANCE EDUCATION AND TO PROVIDE FACILITIES IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR RECREATION AND OTHER LEISURE-TIME OCCUPATIONS WITH THE OBJECT OF IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE FOR THE SAID INHABITANTS.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Yarm Wellness held total cash funds of £82,061 at year-end, comprising £21,972 in unrestricted general reserves and £38,782 in designated funds. The trustees report that the unrestricted reserve covers nearly seven months of ordinary payments, which is within their stated policy target of six to nine months. The charity achieved a net surplus for the year, largely due to advanced National Lottery funding received but not yet spent.
What the accounts disclose
“Yarm Wellness aims to hold six to nine months of estimated ordinary payments in cash reserve.” — page 13
Policies the charity declares
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (12/10/2023)
Trustees
- Cheryl Scollaychair
- Ian Ronald Carter
- Katherine van Der Graaf
- Leigh Trimble
- Stephen Lynas
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £82k | £54k |
| 31/03/2024 | £41k | £35k |
| 31/03/2023 | £97k | £49k |
Common questions
Is YARM WELLNESS financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Yarm Wellness held total cash funds of £82,061 at year-end, comprising £21,972 in unrestricted general reserves and £38,782 in designated funds. The trustees report that the unrestricted reserve covers nearly seven months of ordinary payments, which is within their stated policy target of six to nine months. The charity achieved a net surplus for the year, largely due to advanced National Lottery funding received but not yet spent. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 20/03/2024 | £112k | Centre Manager Yarm Wellness |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 16/09/2022 | £10k | Funding for core costs |