YOUNG WOMEN INTO FINANCE
The charity provides a scholarship programme to support young women from diverse backgrounds to pursue a career in the finance sector to redress the gender imbalance in the finance sector.
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THE PROMOTION OF EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT IN THE UNITED KINGDOM THROUGH THE PROVISION OF A FINANCIAL SCHOLARSHIP PROGRAMME OFFERING EDUCATION, MENTORING AND WORK EXPERIENCE OPPORTUNITIES, TARGETING IN PARTICULAR SOCIALLY AND ECONOMICALLY DISADVANTAGED GIRLS AND YOUNG WOMEN FROM YEAR 12 UPWARDS ATTENDING SCHOOLS, COLLEGES AND UNIVERSITIES, TO ADDRESS THE UNDERREPRESENTATION OF WOMEN IN THE FINANCE INDUSTRY.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted funds of £47,818, having generated a surplus of £13,034 from sponsorship income of £62,500 against total expenditure of £49,466. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, noting that no formal reserves policy has been developed yet due to the charity's current scale. The organization relies on corporate sponsorships and volunteer support, with no paid staff or trustee remuneration reported.
What the accounts disclose
“One Search Ltd, a party related through a director also being a trustee. During the year the charity's cash assets that were held by One Search Ltd solely for use by YWIF, which included receiving receipts and making payments, were paid to YWIF in full. At the year end the amount held by One Search Ltd amounted to £nil (2023 - £37,724). During the year YWIF paid CISI grant fees relating to a US charity with the same aims related through One Search Ltd. This amounted to £1,258 which One Search Ltd has agreed to repay and is included in other debtors.” — page 19
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Engaging external speakers at charity events policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
Trustees
- Daniel McCarthychair
- CATHERINE GOODHIND MBA
- Jack Charles Wilson Spencer
- Melissa Kaye Bockelmann
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £63k | £49k |
| 31/12/2023 | £60k | £25k |
Common questions
Is YOUNG WOMEN INTO FINANCE financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with unrestricted funds of £47,818, having generated a surplus of £13,034 from sponsorship income of £62,500 against total expenditure of £49,466. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, noting that no formal reserves policy has been developed yet due to the charity's current scale. The organization relies on corporate sponsorships and volunteer support, with no paid staff or trustee remuneration reported. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.