EVERY YOUTH
Every Youth exists to help the most disadvantaged young people succeed in life. Homelessness is our chosen indicator of disadvantage and is a symptom of complex issues - often throughout childhood - that can only be addressed through holistic and patient support. We believe that with such support young people can overcome trauma and succeed on their terms.
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THE CHARITY'S OBJECTS ARE RESTRICTED SPECIFICALLY, ONLY FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT, TO THE RELIEF OF POVERTY, RELIEF OF NEED AND ADVANCEMENT OF EDUCATION IN YOUNG PERSONS, PARTICULARLY THOSE WHO ARE HOMELESS OR AT RISK OF HOMELESSNESS, INCLUDING BY: - THE FUNDING OF RESEARCH;- FUNDING AND SUPPORTING THE DEVELOPMENT OF SERVICES FOR HOMELESS YOUNG PEOPLE; - THE FACILITATION OF COLLABORATION BETWEEN, AND INFORMATION SHARING AND THE PROMOTION OF GOOD PRACTICES AMONGST, THE MEMBERS AND RELEVANT THIRD PARTIES IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND GLOBALLY TO IMPROVE OUTCOMES FOR HOMELESS YOUNG PEOPLE; AND- PROMOTING THE ISSUE OF YOUTH HOMELESSNESS IN THE UNITED KINGDOM AND GLOBALLY TO MOBILISE SUPPORT FOR THE CHARITY AND THE MEMBERS.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit for the year of £323,521, driven by a deficit on restricted funds of £380,653 which was partially offset by an unrestricted surplus of £57,132. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds at year-end totalled £506,984, which is above the stated reserves policy target of £129,528 to £259,056. The charity's total net assets were £589,354, comprising £506,984 in unrestricted funds and £82,370 in restricted funds.
What the accounts disclose
“£70,001 to £80,000 1” — page 33
“EveryYouth spent £155,617 raising £1,055,129 of voluntary income in 2024 giving an average fundraising ROI of £6.78” — page 8
“It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between three and six month’s expenditure (£129,528 - £259,056).” — page 9
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2025
- Volunteers: 5
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (£70,001–£80,000: 1; £100,001–£110,000: 1)
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2024
- Volunteers: 3
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (£70,001–£80,000: 1; £90,001–£100,000: 1)
- Grant-making is its main activity
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/12/2023
- Volunteers: 3
- Employees paid over £60,000: 2 (£60,001–£70,000: 1; £80,001–£90,000: 1)
- Grant-making is its main activity
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Nick Connolly — CEO
- Tony Ramos — Chairperson
Funders the charity credits
- Simba
- Hays
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2025)
Trustees
- Tony Ramoschair
- Alexander Kay
- David Pugh
- Dominic Paul Wood
- Kate Polson
- Matthew John Garrod
- Sian Edwards
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £1.1m | £1.3m |
| 31/12/2024 | £1.1m | £1.4m |
| 31/12/2023 | £1.0m | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2023 | £999k | £19k |
Common questions
Is EVERY YOUTH financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit for the year of £323,521, driven by a deficit on restricted funds of £380,653 which was partially offset by an unrestricted surplus of £57,132. Per the trustees' report, unrestricted funds at year-end totalled £506,984, which is above the stated reserves policy target of £129,528 to £259,056. The charity's total net assets were £589,354, comprising £506,984 in unrestricted funds and £82,370 in restricted funds. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Simpson Wreford LLP.
What does the highest-paid employee of EVERY YOUTH earn?
Per its FY2024 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the £70,001 - £80,000 band.
Who funds EVERY YOUTH?
Funders whose own accounts filings name EVERY YOUTH as a grant recipient include JOHN LAING CHARITABLE TRUST, Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation UK, Q CHARITABLE TRUST, SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST, THE CHURCHILL FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| JOHN LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £150k | Future builders |
| JOHN LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £150k | Future builders support & accommodation |
| JOHN LAING CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £150k | Future Builders support & accommodation |
| Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation UK | FY2024 | £10k | |
| Q CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £7k | |
| SCHRODER CHARITY TRUST | FY2025 | £5k | |
| Q CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £3k | |
| THE CHURCHILL FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k | |
| BGF FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £1k | Staff Grants |
| THE CHURCHILL FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £1k | |
| Insurance Industry Charitable Foundation UK | FY2023 | amount not stated |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 3 | £1.3m |
| THE BLAGRAVE TRUST | 2 | £387k |
| NESTA | 2 | £185k |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | 2 | £44k |
| THE PEARS FAMILY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £12.8m |
| THE MASTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £11.9m |
| IMPETUS - THE PRIVATE EQUITY FOUNDATION | 1 | £2.3m |
| THE YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £2.3m |
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Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| EVERY YOUTH | £1.1m | £70,001 - £80,000 | — | above | 14.8% | no doubt |
| UK YOUTH | £13.8m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH AID COUNCIL | £89k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| ENYP | £139k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| START YOUNG UK | £46k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE YOUNG FOUNDATION | £4.0m | £110,001 - £120,000 | 14 | above | — | no doubt |