CHICHESTER YOUTH ADVENTURE TRUST
Provision of self-catering residential centre, which is safe, affordable and attractive in the Brecon Beacons South Wales for organised groups of young people to enjoy the experience of living together and sharing new activities. Primarily for the benefit of young people from Chichester District Council area, the centre is also available to others when not occupied by the prime beneficiaries.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £3,529 on unrestricted funds, causing accumulated unrestricted funds to decrease to £51,281. Despite this deficit, the trustees describe the outcome as excellent given the major capital projects carried out, and note that bank balances and occupancy levels remain at a healthy level.
What the accounts disclose
“The aim is to keep at least one year's running costs in reserves” — page 12
Trustees
- Nigel Colenuttchair
- CATHY CHILDS
- DAVID JAMES HATTON
- David William Goode
- MARTIN HENRY RENDELL TOMLINSON MBE
- MICHAEL WILLIAM MERRITT
- PETER HARVEY
- RAY CREASEY
- Richard Antony Dickson
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2025 | £34k | £37k |
| 31/12/2024 | £30k | £28k |
| 31/12/2023 | £32k | £24k |
| 31/12/2022 | £23k | £24k |
| 31/12/2021 | £24k | £30k |
Common questions
Is CHICHESTER YOUTH ADVENTURE TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity ended the year with a deficit of £3,529 on unrestricted funds, causing accumulated unrestricted funds to decrease to £51,281. Despite this deficit, the trustees describe the outcome as excellent given the major capital projects carried out, and note that bank balances and occupancy levels remain at a healthy level. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds CHICHESTER YOUTH ADVENTURE TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name CHICHESTER YOUTH ADVENTURE TRUST as a grant recipient include FRIARSGATE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| FRIARSGATE TRUST | FY2023 | £350 | Education |