OUT OF THE CAN
Out of the Can LGBT Youth Group provides support for young people aged 12 to 19 in Swindon and surrounding areas. Our core activity is to run two groups, we offer a safe space for young people who feel they belong to the LGBTQ plus family. You can be yourself and meet others like you without having to worry what people might think or say.
Objects
TO ADVANCE IN LIFE AND RELIEVE THE NEEDS OF YOUNG PEOPLE AGED 12 TO 19 YEARS OLD WHO IDENTIFY AS LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, TRANS, OR UNSURE OF THEIR GENDER OR SEXUAL IDENTITY (LGBTQ+) THROUGH:(A) THE PROVISION OF RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITIES PROVIDED IN THE INTEREST OF SOCIAL WELFARE, DESIGNED TO IMPROVE THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE;(B) PROVIDING SUPPORT AND ACTIVITIES WHICH DEVELOP THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS.
Policies the charity declares
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Social media policy and procedures
- Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
- Trustee expenses policy and procedures
- Volunteer management
From the charity’s annual return (Part A, self-declared)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 5
Trustees
- Jo Sharpechair
- Hannah Walton-Kinross
- Sarah Louise Tregear
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £8k | £11k |
Common questions
Who funds OUT OF THE CAN?
Funders whose own accounts filings name OUT OF THE CAN as a grant recipient include THE W H SMITH GROUP CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE W H SMITH GROUP CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £1k | |
| THE W H SMITH GROUP CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2025 | £1k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 14/08/2025 | £327k | Out of the Can |