LINX YOUTH PROJECT
Linx provides Youth Services in various wards in the Middlesbrough area. Our delivery includes youth clubs, open-access youth care, outings, trips, and support for young people and their families. We deliver targeted interventions aimed at preventing antisocial behavior and criminal activity, helping young people find alternative pathways to avoid risky behaviors.
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £72,111 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total income of £485,719 against expenditure of £413,608. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £118,087 exceed the stated policy target of approximately £90,000, providing financial resilience. The trustees also express a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future.
What the accounts disclose
“The charity aims to maintain free reserves equivalent to at least three months of operational expenditure (approximately £90,000).” — page 4
Trustees
- Rebecca Robertschair
- Alan Neil Blair Geddes
- Connie Buckley
- FAY DAWSON
- Gail Frances Crossman
- Imaan Rahman
- Kevin Franks
- MISHECK JULIAN NKHATA
- Susan Margaret Campion
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £486k | £414k |
| 31/03/2025 | £294k | £320k |
Common questions
Is LINX YOUTH PROJECT financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £72,111 for the year ended 31 March 2026, with total income of £485,719 against expenditure of £413,608. The trustees confirm that unrestricted reserves of £118,087 exceed the stated policy target of approximately £90,000, providing financial resilience. The trustees also express a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Its FY2026 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds LINX YOUTH PROJECT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name LINX YOUTH PROJECT as a grant recipient include THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST, THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £20k | |
| THE BALLINGER CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £20k | |
| THE CATHERINE COOKSON CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £500 | Children and Young People |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 24/06/2026 | £38k | #iwill Lead with Linx |