YOUTH SUPPORT
The principal activity is that of a charitable nature, namely to relieve poverty, suffering and distress among young people by providing advice, education, training and material help.
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £131,396 to £219,547, resulting in a net income of £88,151 for the year. The trustees report that the charity does not hold excess cash funds and intends to support children and families to the extent of its abilities. Long-term planning is described as difficult due to uncertainty surrounding COVID restrictions.
What the accounts disclose
“Other trading activities Youth Support - Reports 299,823”
“Currently the charity does not hold any excess cash funds and it is intended to support children, young people and families to the extent of our abilities.” — page 5
“Uncertainty due to COVID restrictions means that long term planning is difficult at present.” — page 5
“At the year end 31 December 2024, the charity owed Dr Birch, who is a member of key management personnel for the charity, £15,145 (2023: 33,546). No interest is accruing on this amount.” — page 18
Trustees
- John Pinnell
- Lisa Bioletti
- SONIA MCCARTHY
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £300k | £212k |
| 31/12/2023 | £298k | £188k |
| 31/12/2022 | £292k | £142k |
| 31/12/2021 | £332k | £140k |
| 31/12/2020 | £307k | £144k |
Common questions
Is YOUTH SUPPORT financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased from £131,396 to £219,547, resulting in a net income of £88,151 for the year. The trustees report that the charity does not hold excess cash funds and intends to support children and families to the extent of its abilities. Long-term planning is described as difficult due to uncertainty surrounding COVID restrictions. Its FY2024 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds YOUTH SUPPORT?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YOUTH SUPPORT as a grant recipient include THE BARRY AND PEGGY HIGH FOUNDATION, LADBROKES CORAL TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE BARRY AND PEGGY HIGH FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £50k | Grant funding of activities |
| THE BARRY AND PEGGY HIGH FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £50k | |
| LADBROKES CORAL TRUST | FY2023 | £19k | |
| LADBROKES CORAL TRUST | FY2024 | £16k | |
| LADBROKES CORAL TRUST | FY2021 | £16k | |
| LADBROKES CORAL TRUST | FY2022 | £7k | Youth Support |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | — |
| ACHISOMOCH AID COMPANY LIMITED | 1 | £590k |
| SF FOUNDATION | 1 | £166k |
| THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION | 1 | £150k |
| THE CHARLOTTE BONHAM-CARTER CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £138k |
| MAYFAIR CHARITIES LIMITED | 1 | £133k |
| AMUD HATZDOKOH TRUST | 1 | £121k |
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £120k |
Charities like this
- POSITIVE YOUTH FOR THE COMMUNITY
- PRIORITY YOUTH PROJECT
- YOUTH OPTIONS
- YOUTH PWR CHARITY
- MIFAL TZEDOKO V'CHESED LIMITED
- YGMH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| YOUTH SUPPORT | £300k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |
| POSITIVE YOUTH FOR THE COMMUNITY | £463k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PRIORITY YOUTH PROJECT | £367k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| YOUTH OPTIONS | £3.8m | £60,001 - £70,000 | 1 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH PWR CHARITY | £304k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| MIFAL TZEDOKO V'CHESED LIMITED | £8.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |