BARNSLEY YOUTH ZONE LTD
Barnsley Youth Zone exists to provide young people with somewhere safe and inspiring to go in their leisure time. Open 7 days a week and offering up to 20 activities per session, young people can be active, access a hot meal for around £1 and find wider support to help them reach their full potential. The building is currently under construction and due to open in 2025.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £114,194, which is significantly below the stated policy target of approximately three months of running costs. The charity is in its pre-operational phase, having received substantial donations and grants to fund construction, with total net assets standing at £7,982,691.
What the accounts disclose
“unrestricted, 'free', reserves should be maintained at approximately 3 months running costs. This is based on the running costs when the Youth Zone is fully operational and is not therefore based on the expenditure in these accounts.” — page 7
“Barnsley Youth Zone Ltd paid £223,713 (2024: £371,311) to OnSide by way of a Project Services fee. This fee is charged in relation to OnSide's responsibility for the development and delivery of all aspects of Barnsley Youth Zone including; fundraising, planning, construction and fit out of the building, development of partnerships and community engagement, recruitment and training of staff and volunteers and securing the first 3 years of revenue funding.”
“Barnsley Youth Zone has entered into a 125 year lease with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council to lease the land on which the Youth Zone building is being constructed. Barnsley Youth Zone has not been charged any rent in the period to 31 March 2025. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is deemed a related party due to T Cave being a Councillor with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.” — page 26
“Barnsley Youth Zone Ltd paid £223,713 (2024: £371,311) to OnSide by way of a Project Services fee. This fee is charged in relation to OnSide's responsibility for the development and delivery of all aspects of Barnsley Youth Zone including; fundraising, planning, construction and fit out of the building, development of partnerships and community engagement, recruitment and training of staff and volunteers and securing the first 3 years of revenue funding.”
“Barnsley Youth Zone has entered into a 125 year lease with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council to lease the land on which the Youth Zone building is being constructed. Barnsley Youth Zone has not been charged any rent in the period to 31 March 2025. Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council is deemed a related party due to T Cave being a Councillor with Barnsley Metropolitan Borough Council.” — page 26
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2025)
Trustees
- Barry Reginald Eldred
- Benjamin Thomas
- Edward Patrick Austin
- Helen Clare Kanakides
- Helen Elizabeth Jaggar
- Helen Rebecca Ball
- John Clive Sanderson
- Karen Devonport
- Marie Louise Lang
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £6.5m | £95k |
| 30/06/2024 | £1.6m | £43k |
Common questions
Is BARNSLEY YOUTH ZONE LTD financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity holds unrestricted reserves of £114,194, which is significantly below the stated policy target of approximately three months of running costs. The charity is in its pre-operational phase, having received substantial donations and grants to fund construction, with total net assets standing at £7,982,691. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Who funds BARNSLEY YOUTH ZONE LTD?
Funders whose own accounts filings name BARNSLEY YOUTH ZONE LTD as a grant recipient include THE ONSIDE FOUNDATION.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE ONSIDE FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £3.4m | Capital |
| THE ONSIDE FOUNDATION | FY2022 | £300k | Capital/Development |
| THE ONSIDE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £200k | Grants to Barnsley Youth Zone |
| THE ONSIDE FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £28k | Grants to Barnsley Youth Zone |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 11/12/2025 | £20k | Base71 Youth Zone |