THE HAILEYBURY YOUTH TRUST
HYT enables young volunteers to work alongside Ugandans in meeting basic humanitarian needs, such as housing, water and education. HYT promotes sustainable development, particularly the use of appropriate technology for low carbon construction, which preserves the environment. HYT also helps Ugandans develop skills for future employment and generating income.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £421,436 to £375,663 due to a net expenditure of £45,773, driven by charitable spending exceeding incoming resources. The trustees explicitly note that annual expenditure currently exceeds income and that the downward revaluation of investments contributed to the reduction in funds.
What the accounts disclose
“This included donations and legacies of £158,716. Investment income was a negative £4,157”
“It still remains Trustees desire to reduce reserves at a rate of £50,000 per annum until assets settle at a lower level by increased project activity.”
“During the year, payments totalling £3,219 (2024: £Nil) were made to a volunteer relating to the reimbursement of expenses paid on behalf of the charity.” — page 19
Funders the charity credits
- GIZ
- Mercy Corps
Trustees
- Matthew Rhys James Radleychair
- Charles Arthur Tebbutt
- Eugene Andre du Toit
- Graham Jinks
- Oliver Phillpott
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 30/09/2025 | £159k | £199k |
| 30/09/2024 | £162k | £166k |
| 30/09/2023 | £90k | £144k |
| 30/09/2022 | £132k | £212k |
| 30/09/2021 | £90k | £137k |
Common questions
Is THE HAILEYBURY YOUTH TRUST financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that unrestricted reserves decreased from £421,436 to £375,663 due to a net expenditure of £45,773, driven by charitable spending exceeding incoming resources. The trustees explicitly note that annual expenditure currently exceeds income and that the downward revaluation of investments contributed to the reduction in funds. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds THE HAILEYBURY YOUTH TRUST?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE HAILEYBURY YOUTH TRUST as a grant recipient include ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT, THE 3 TS CHARITABLE TRUST.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| ALLAN AND NESTA FERGUSON CHARITABLE SETTLEMENT | FY2022 | £25k | |
| THE 3 TS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £20k | |
| THE 3 TS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £20k | |
| THE 3 TS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2024 | £8k | |
| THE 3 TS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2023 | £5k | |
| THE 3 TS CHARITABLE TRUST | FY2022 | £1k |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| THE GOSLING FOUNDATION LIMITED | 2 | £22k |
| DUCHY OF LANCASTER BENEVOLENT FUND | 1 | — |
| THE STEVE MORGAN FOUNDATION | 1 | £120k |
| THE OPENWORK FOUNDATION | 1 | £25k |
| The Leathersellers' Foundation | 1 | £23k |
| THE WILLIAM WATES MEMORIAL TRUST | 1 | £20k |
| THE COMMUNITY FOUNDATION FOR WILTSHIRE & SWINDON | 1 | £18k |
| COLUMBIA THREADNEEDLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £15k |
Charities like this
- THE YOUTH SPORT UK CHARITABLE TRUST
- HIMALAYAN YOUTH FOUNDATION UK
- HELPING UGANDA SCHOOLS (HUGS)
- HITCHIN YOUTH TRUST
- YOUTH WITH A MISSION HARPENDEN
- UGANDA HUMANIST SCHOOLS TRUST (UK)
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE HAILEYBURY YOUTH TRUST | £159k | — | 0 | below | — | no doubt |
| THE YOUTH SPORT UK CHARITABLE TRUST | £428k | — | — | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HIMALAYAN YOUTH FOUNDATION UK | £153k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HELPING UGANDA SCHOOLS (HUGS) | £266k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| HITCHIN YOUTH TRUST | £265k | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH WITH A MISSION HARPENDEN | £2.1m | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |