INDIA YOUTH FUND UK
THE CHARITY WAS ESTABLISHED TO HELP THE ADVANCEMENT AND SUPPORT OF YOUTHS AGED 12-17 IN INDIA'S URBAN SLUMS. THROUGH THE PROGRAMMES THE CHARITY AIMS TO HELP ADVANCE THE YOUTHS IN LIFE BY PROVIDING OR ASSISTING IN THE PROVISION OF PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER PROGRAMMES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS AND CAPABILITIES FOR A BRIGHTER FUTURE.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £131,794 for the period ended 5 April 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of the same amount. The charity reported total income of £487,458 against total expenditure of £355,664, with fundraising costs comprising a significant portion of the outgoings. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis of accounting.
What the accounts disclose
“Total income received was £487,458 consisting mainly of donations made following fundraising events held.” — page 4
“The Trustees consider that reserves should be maintained at their existing level of £131,794 to finance their ongoing commitments at their current level on an ongoing annual basis.” — page 5
“The sum of £38,415 was received in the period from India Youth Fund US (a connected charity). Donations totalling £216,498 were made in the period by Madhurima Limited a company connected with the Trustees. Donations were made by the Trustees personally in the period totalling £36,870.” — page 14
Trustees
- JULIAN ELLIOTTchair
- CHRISTOPHER MOLYNEUX
- Padmini Sekhsaria
- Steven Georgala
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 05/04/2025 | £487k | £356k |
Common questions
Is INDIA YOUTH FUND UK financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity generated a net income of £131,794 for the period ended 5 April 2025, resulting in unrestricted reserves of the same amount. The charity reported total income of £487,458 against total expenditure of £355,664, with fundraising costs comprising a significant portion of the outgoings. The trustees confirmed adequate resources for the foreseeable future, adopting the going concern basis of accounting. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED | 2 | £17k |
| THE ONSIDE FOUNDATION | 1 | £519k |
| BOLTON TOGETHER | 1 | £467k |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | 1 | £217k |
| THE BARRY AND PEGGY HIGH FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| LADBROKES CORAL TRUST | 1 | £58k |
| W WING YIP AND BROTHERS FOUNDATION | 1 | £43k |
| THE TUIXEN FOUNDATION | 1 | £40k |
Charities like this
- MOHEBBAN AL - MAHDI YOUTH FOUNDATION
- THE EDUCATCH CHARITY
- YOUTH SUPPORT
- BOLTON LADS AND GIRLS CLUB LIMITED
- CITY UNITED LTD
- THE YOUTH SPORT UK CHARITABLE TRUST
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| INDIA YOUTH FUND UK | £487k | — | 0 | no_policy | — | no doubt |
| MOHEBBAN AL - MAHDI YOUTH FOUNDATION | £430k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE EDUCATCH CHARITY | £804k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH SUPPORT | £300k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| BOLTON LADS AND GIRLS CLUB LIMITED | £2.8m | £90,000 - £99,999 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| CITY UNITED LTD | £938k | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |