THE SALMON YOUTH CENTRE IN BERMONDSEY
Salmon Youth Centre is unique in bringing to its work a toolbox of youth work skills within a framework of Christian life and values, we use our expertise and specialist workers in arts, sports and personal and social development to inspire young people in Southwark, including the vulnerable and those at risk, to develop ambition for learning and work.
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PROMOTION OF THE CHRISTIAN FAITH IN THE LONDON BOROUGH OF SOUTHWARK CONSISTENTLY WITH THE PROTESTANT AND EVANGELICAL PRINCIPLES OF THE CHURCH OF ENGLAND
Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £64,923 for the year ended 31 March 2026, driven largely by a one-off insurance refund of £357,350. Total income increased to £1,408,520, while total expenditure rose to £1,225,224. The charity maintains free reserves of £629,179, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately £280,000, and the trustees confirm the organization is a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
“One employee received emoluments exceeding £60,000 in the year (2025: 1).” — page 27
“One employee received emoluments exceeding £60,000 in the year (2025: 1).” — page 27
“The Trustees, having considered the financial risks, have said a reserves policy which aims to maintain free reserves at a level sufficient to cover loss of 50% of grant income for a period of up to 12 months while replacement funding is sought; this equates to approximately £280,000.” — page 13
“T Bauer, the spouse of Trustee Carl Bauer, was employed as a cook and earned £18,680 during the year (2025: £17,420).” — page 27
“£56,983 (2025:£nil) was paid to Third Way Interiors Ltd for lighting replacements during the year. Ben Gillam, son-in-law of trustee Adrian Greenwood, is a director of this company.”
“T Bauer, the spouse of Trustee Carl Bauer, was employed as a cook and earned £18,680 during the year (2025: £17,420).” — page 27
“£56,983 (2025:£nil) was paid to Third Way Interiors Ltd for lighting replacements during the year. Ben Gillam, son-in-law of trustee Adrian Greenwood, is a director of this company.”
Policies the charity declares
- Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
- Complaints handling
- Complaints policy and procedures
- Conflicting interests
- Financial reserves policy and procedures
- Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
- Internal risk management policy and procedures
- Investing charity funds policy and procedures
- Paying staff
- Risk management
- Safeguarding policy and procedures
- Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
- Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
- 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 31/03/2026
- Volunteers: 6
- Government income: £65,500 — grants £65,500 (3); 5% of the £1,408,520 total gross income on the same return
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£70,001–£80,000: 1)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2025
- Volunteers: 25
- Government income: £48,500 — grants £48,500 (3); 5% of the £942,627 total gross income on the same return
- Employees paid over £60,000: 1 (£60,001–£70,000: 1)
Self-declared on the annual return for the financial year ending 31/03/2024
- Volunteers: 25
- Government income: £54,982 — grants £54,982 (3); 6% of the £968,715 total gross income on the same return
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 00958986
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Jamie Anglesea — Director
- Colin Bascom — Finance Director
- Miranda Haslem — Deputy Director
Company officers (Companies House)
- HILTON, Rebecca on trustee list
- HUGHES, Jerome Garry Aiden on trustee list
- LARBI-ODAM, Ernestina on trustee list
- THOMPSON, Jeffeth Anthony on trustee list
- MILLER, Karrie on trustee list
- CRUZ, Doug on trustee list
- KAZIM, Kiki Okiremute on trustee list
- SKELTON, Marie Ann on trustee list
- BAUER, Carl Gunther on trustee list
- MANWELL, Sara Patricia on trustee list
- GREENWOOD, Adrian Douglas Crispin
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/03/2026)
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (01/04/2021)
Trustees
- Carl Gunther Bauerchair
- Doug Cruz
- Ernestina Larbi-Odam
- Jeffeth Thompson
- Jerome Hughes
- Karrie Miller
- Kiki Okiremute Kazim
- Marie Ann Skelton
- Rebecca Hilton
- SARA PATRICIA MANWELL
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2026 | £1.4m | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2025 | £943k | £1.1m |
| 31/03/2024 | £969k | £1.2m |
| 31/03/2023 | £924k | £1.3m |
| 31/03/2022 | £810k | £1.2m |
Common questions
Is THE SALMON YOUTH CENTRE IN BERMONDSEY financially healthy?
Per its FY2026 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a surplus of £64,923 for the year ended 31 March 2026, driven largely by a one-off insurance refund of £357,350. Total income increased to £1,408,520, while total expenditure rose to £1,225,224. The charity maintains free reserves of £629,179, which exceeds its stated policy target of approximately £280,000, and the trustees confirm the organization is a going concern. Its FY2026 accounts were audited by Xeinadin Audit Limited.
What does the highest-paid employee of THE SALMON YOUTH CENTRE IN BERMONDSEY earn?
Per its FY2026 accounts, the highest-paid employee was in the more than £60,000 band, and 1 employees earned over £60,000.
Who funds THE SALMON YOUTH CENTRE IN BERMONDSEY?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE SALMON YOUTH CENTRE IN BERMONDSEY as a grant recipient include THE CHILDHOOD TRUST, MAUDSLEY CHARITY.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | FY2023 | £50k | |
| MAUDSLEY CHARITY | FY2025 | £15k | Building Brighter Futures (Development Phase) |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | FY2025 | £13k | |
| THE CHILDHOOD TRUST | FY2022 | £5k |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| The Mercers' Company | 03/06/2026 | £211k | Grant to The Salmon Youth Centre in Bermondsey |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/03/2026 | £464k | Salmon Youth Centre in Bermondsey |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 13/02/2025 | £20k | Re-Claim Memories Lived |
| London Borough of Southwark | 31/03/2024 | £3k | Grant to The Salmon Youth Centre |
| Sport England | 27/03/2024 | £10k | Sports and Adventure |
| London Borough of Southwark | 31/03/2023 | £5k | Grant to Salmon Youth Centre |
| London Borough of Southwark | 31/03/2022 | £31k | Grant to Salmon Youth Centre |
| London Borough of Southwark | 31/03/2022 | £4k | Grant to Salmon Youth Centre |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2020 | £31k | Grant to Salmon Youth Club |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2020 | £4k | Grant to Salmon Youth Centre |
| Greater London Authority | 01/09/2019 | £59k | Salmon Youth Centre in Bermondsey |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2019 | £29k | Grant to Salmon Youth Centre |
| Greater London Authority | 26/03/2019 | £12k | Citizen Led Engagement Programme |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2018 | £29k | Grant to Salmon Youth Centre |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2018 | £6k | Grant to Salmon Youth Centre |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2017 | £5k | Grant to Salmon Youth Centre |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2017 | £1k | Grant to Potters Fields Park Management Trust |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2017 | £14k | Grant to Salmon Youth Centre |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2017 | £15k | Grant to Salmon Youth Centre |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2016 | £31k | Grant to Salmon Youth Centre |
| London Borough of Southwark | 01/04/2016 | £5k | Grant to Salmon Youth Centre |
| Greater London Authority | 12/01/2015 | £1k | Grant to The Salmon Youth Centre |
| Sport England | 05/11/2013 | £147k | The Salmon Sport For Life Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 26/07/2012 | £10k | Outside - Inside Project |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 12/05/2011 | £2k | Community Christmas Party |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE ELIZABETH AND PRINCE ZAIGER TRUST | 1 | £666k |
| THE BLAGRAVE TRUST | 1 | £41k |
| WOMBLE BOND DICKINSON (UK) CHARITABLE INCORPORATED ORGANISATION | 1 | £16k |
| THE PERSIMMON CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
| THE FAIRFIELD CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| Q CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £10k |
| THE THOMAS FARR CHARITY | 1 | £8k |
| ARDONAGH COMMUNITY TRUST | 1 | £5k |
Charities like this
- SOLENT YOUTH ACTION
- THE SHALOM YOUTH PROJECT
- COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
- YOUTH FOCUS SOUTH WEST
- YOUNG SOMERSET
- SMETHWICK YOUTH AND COMMUNITY CENTRE LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE SALMON YOUTH CENTRE IN BERMONDSEY | £1.4m | more than £60,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| SOLENT YOUTH ACTION | £94k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE SHALOM YOUTH PROJECT | £116k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT FOR YOUNG PEOPLE | £654k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH FOCUS SOUTH WEST | £137k | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| YOUNG SOMERSET | £4.3m | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |