YOUTH ASPIRE CONNECT
To advance the provision of educational, employment and career support for young people from disadvantage backgrounds. We achieve this by providing employability/skills development training, weekly career mentorship sessions and creating social action opportunities to empower young people to become leaders and engage in social action to address barriers that limit their career prospects.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that Youth Aspire Connect reported total income of £292,015 and total expenditure of £145,761 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a net income of £146,254. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £68,789 and restricted reserves of £164,920, bringing total net assets to £170,061. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further investigation.
What the accounts disclose
Trustees
- FRANCIS AHIAKPAchair
- Deborah Arikibe
- Doreen Obeng BSc
- Dr Franklin Onukwugha
- Engr. Mojisola Sobanwa AMIChemE
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £292k | £146k |
| 31/03/2024 | £77k | £76k |
| 31/03/2023 | £44k | £22k |
Common questions
Is YOUTH ASPIRE CONNECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that Youth Aspire Connect reported total income of £292,015 and total expenditure of £145,761 for the year ended 31 March 2025, resulting in a net income of £146,254. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £68,789 and restricted reserves of £164,920, bringing total net assets to £170,061. The independent examiner confirmed that no matters came to their attention requiring further investigation. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds YOUTH ASPIRE CONNECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YOUTH ASPIRE CONNECT as a grant recipient include THE GLOBAL FUND FOR CHILDREN UK TRUST, TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY.
Shared trustees with funders
- Dr Franklin Onukwugha — trustee here and at TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE GLOBAL FUND FOR CHILDREN UK TRUST | FY2025 | £75k | |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £10k | Reduced Inequalities |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £10k | Reduced Inequalities / Gender Equality |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £9k | Zero Hunger |
| TWO RIDINGS COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £5k | Reduced Inequalities / Gender Equality |
| THE SIR JAMES RECKITT CHARITY | FY2023 | £5k | Education |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/05/2026 | £20k | Thrive Mentorship Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 30/05/2024 | £20k | YAC Community-based dance project |