SHY BAIRNS GET NOWT
We create inspiring, world class facilities delivering hyper-local youth & community work. We meet people in their neighbourhoods with a team and partners who champion and believe in them. Our programming supports the community to develop life skills, prepare for the world of work, make a meaningful contribution to society and support a safe, stable family environment in which everyone can thrive.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £4,236,123 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total net assets of £5,000,287. Unrestricted reserves stood at £949,049, which is below the stated policy target of maintaining reserves equivalent to nine months of operating expenditure following the completion of the construction project.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year.” — page 17
“One employee received employee benefits of more than £60,000 during the year.” — page 17
“The Charity has a reserve policy in place with the aim to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to a minimum of 9 months operating expenditure, following completion of the construction project.” — page 5
“During the year £100,000 (2024: £nil) was received from the Squires Foundation, a charity of which Mark Squires is also a trustee. There are no other related party transactions to report.” — page 20
Year-over-year changes
- Employees paid over £60,000: 0 (FY2024) → 1 (FY2025).
Funders the charity credits
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Mark Squireschair
- David Topacho
- Helen Jameson
- ISABELLA MAY MCDONALD-BOOTH
- Mark Russell
- Nigel Jamie Martin
- Rev JOHN ERNEST SADLER
- Simon Campbell
- Simon Christopher Ross
- Stacey Davidson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £4.4m | £185k |
| 31/03/2024 | £835k | £112k |
| 31/03/2023 | £226k | £184k |
Common questions
Is SHY BAIRNS GET NOWT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net income of £4,236,123 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in total net assets of £5,000,287. Unrestricted reserves stood at £949,049, which is below the stated policy target of maintaining reserves equivalent to nine months of operating expenditure following the completion of the construction project. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Stephenson Coates Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of SHY BAIRNS GET NOWT earn?
Per its FY2025 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 02/07/2026 | £95k | Grant to SHY BAIRNS GET NOWT (previously ST MICHAEL'S CENTRE PARTNERSHIP BYKER) |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| STARLOW CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £106k |
| DELAPAGE LIMITED | 1 | £100k |
| THE THREE GUINEAS TRUST | 1 | £98k |
| The Barnes Fund | 1 | £79k |
| THE HISCOX FOUNDATION | 1 | £23k |
| RINA CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £5k |
| LONDON CATALYST | 1 | £2k |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £2k |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SHY BAIRNS GET NOWT | £4.4m | more than £60,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| OUR BARN COMMUNITY | £218k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| LIVNOS BAYIS LIMITED | £162k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| BAYIS SHELI LTD | £3.0m | — | — | unclear | — | noted |
| THE BATH HOUSE CHILDREN'S COMMUNITY CENTRE | £821k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| BARNES COMMUNITY ASSOCIATION | £300k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |