SWINDON YOUTH FOR CHRIST
SYFC predominately work in schools taking lessons, assemblies, mentoring, lunch clubs and after school clubs. We cover a variety of issues -self esteem/self worth, respect, relationships, etc. We run social action projects across the area and also a couple of monthly events where young people can explore the Christian faith.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with total unrestricted funds of £41,862, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their reserves policy. The charity reported a surplus of £16,708 for the year, driven by increased donations and reduced staffing costs due to vacancies. However, the trustees note that the charity is almost completely dependent on partners and churches for funding, identifying failure to deliver objectives due to financial constraints as the main risk.
What the accounts disclose
“unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be equal to or greater than three months running costs plus any costs required to close the charity.”
“We are almost completely dependent on our many partners and partner churches for funding and prayer support.”
“There were no reportable transactions with related parties under the Charities SORP (FRS102) during the accounting period.” — page 18
“The Council was suspended in 2017-18” — page 2
Trustees
- Stephen Robinsonchair
- DAVID AHERN
- ELIZABETH MARTIN
- Olugbenga Sonoiki
- Rev James Dean Reeves
- Ruth Barrett
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £77k | £60k |
| 31/03/2024 | £72k | £75k |
| 31/03/2023 | £73k | £92k |
| 31/03/2022 | £77k | £76k |
| 31/03/2021 | £116k | £96k |
Common questions
Is SWINDON YOUTH FOR CHRIST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the financial year with total unrestricted funds of £41,862, which the trustees consider sufficient to meet their reserves policy. The charity reported a surplus of £16,708 for the year, driven by increased donations and reduced staffing costs due to vacancies. However, the trustees note that the charity is almost completely dependent on partners and churches for funding, identifying failure to deliver objectives due to financial constraints as the main risk. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds SWINDON YOUTH FOR CHRIST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name SWINDON YOUTH FOR CHRIST as a grant recipient include THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WROUGHTON AND WICHELSTOWE, GATEWAY CHURCH SWINDON, THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, HAYDON WICK.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF WROUGHTON AND WICHELSTOWE | FY2025 | £274k | Financial and prayer support |
| GATEWAY CHURCH SWINDON | FY2024 | £51k | Grant funding |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, HAYDON WICK | FY2025 | £692 | Mission - Home |
| THE PAROCHIAL CHURCH COUNCIL OF THE ECCLESIASTICAL PARISH OF ST. JOHN THE EVANGELIST, HAYDON WICK | FY2021 | £571 | Mission - Home |
| GATEWAY CHURCH SWINDON | FY2023 | £156 | Local mission |