THE SHELFORD AND STAPLEFORD YOUTH INITIATIVE
The charity provides opportunities for young people to develop skills such as computing, cooking, smallscale gardening work, etc. as need and opportunities arise. It also provides space where young peoplemay come to do their homework with staff giving support when asked. There are also opportunities to engage in amateur sports, e.g. football, basketball, skateboarding, darts and table tennis.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity achieved an operating surplus of £19,933 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £176,936.51 against total expenditure of £157,003.22. The trustees report that they have generally been able to manage reserves at a level equivalent to three months of operating costs, resulting in net assets of £54,574.80 at year-end.
What the accounts disclose
“The largest sources of income were grants from local councils (12%) and institutions (48%), most significantly £20,000 from Awards for All, £16,910 from Gt Shelford Parish Council, £15,000 from The Garfield Weston Foundation and £10,000 from the Gosling Foundation.” — page 2
“The Trustees have set a reserves policy equivalent to three months operating costs and we have generally been able to manage that level of reserves.” — page 4
Funders the charity credits
- John Huntingdon Charity
Trustees
- DAVID JONATHAN HADLEY JONESchair
- Clive Lawrence Ayling
- Dr Stephen Ford
- Gillian Pett
- Jean Marian Chambers
- John Richard Adam Greaves
- Roderick Christopher Paul Cooper
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £177k | £157k |
| 31/03/2024 | £119k | £98k |
Common questions
Is THE SHELFORD AND STAPLEFORD YOUTH INITIATIVE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity achieved an operating surplus of £19,933 for the year ended 31 March 2025, with total income of £176,936.51 against total expenditure of £157,003.22. The trustees report that they have generally been able to manage reserves at a level equivalent to three months of operating costs, resulting in net assets of £54,574.80 at year-end. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE SHELFORD AND STAPLEFORD YOUTH INITIATIVE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SHELFORD AND STAPLEFORD YOUTH INITIATIVE as a grant recipient include THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE COLE CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k | Children and Youth |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 22/08/2024 | £20k | Youth worker led activities to support young people |