HITCHIN YOUTH TRUST
We are a registered charity whose aim is to encourage activities for young people up to the age of 26. We can help clubs, associations and educational groups and individuals. We also provide a venue for the use of youth groups. Through careful management of our investments we can provide financial assistance.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £5,426,767, driven primarily by a £78,902 unrealised gain on investments, despite a net expenditure on charitable activities of £263,822. The charity holds significant unrestricted reserves relative to its annual expenditure, and the auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern.
What the accounts disclose
Property (HM Land Registry)
Trustees
- Amanda Jane Mills
- Andrew Baker
- Benjamin Makins
- Faith Hojeer
- Gail Christey
- Geraint Edwards
- Gillian Carpenter
- Julia Carmody
- Julie Donnelly
- Kirsten Sabine
- Lucy Walder
- Samuel Hankin
- Sandra Banton
- Susan Watkinson
- Tashmina Hoque
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/08/2025 | £265k | £276k |
| 31/08/2024 | £266k | £229k |
| 31/08/2023 | £113k | £190k |
| 31/08/2022 | £55k | £245k |
| 31/08/2021 | £102k | £144k |
Common questions
Is HITCHIN YOUTH TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted funds increased to £5,426,767, driven primarily by a £78,902 unrealised gain on investments, despite a net expenditure on charitable activities of £263,822. The charity holds significant unrestricted reserves relative to its annual expenditure, and the auditor confirmed there are no material uncertainties regarding its ability to continue as a going concern. Its FY2025 accounts were audited by Hicks and Company.
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | 2 | £270k |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 2 | £40k |
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | — |
| THE ONSIDE FOUNDATION | 1 | £667k |
| THE BARRY AND PEGGY HIGH FOUNDATION | 1 | £100k |
| LADBROKES CORAL TRUST | 1 | £58k |
| CRH CHARITABLE TRUST | 1 | £15k |
| THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- HITCHIN TOWN HALL GYMNASIUM AND WORKMAN'S HALL TRUST
- THE YOUTH SPORT UK CHARITABLE TRUST
- All About Youth
- PRIORITY YOUTH PROJECT
- YOUTH SUPPORT
- WARRINGTON YOUTH ZONE LIMITED
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| HITCHIN YOUTH TRUST | £265k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HITCHIN TOWN HALL GYMNASIUM AND WORKMAN'S HALL TRUST | £106k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| THE YOUTH SPORT UK CHARITABLE TRUST | £428k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| All About Youth | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| PRIORITY YOUTH PROJECT | £367k | — | 0 | unclear | — | noted |
| YOUTH SUPPORT | £300k | — | 0 | below | — | noted |