THE FEDERATION OF LONDON YOUTH CLUBS
Our mission is to support and challenge young people to become the best they can be. Our vision is that all young Londoners grow up healthy, able to navigate a fulfilling career and make a positive contribution in their communities. We support them to develop the confidence, resilience and relationship skills they need through our network of community youth clubs and at our residential centres
Financial health, per its FY2024 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £3.18 million for the 16-month period, driven by total expenditure of £13.1 million against income of £9.4 million. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £1.0 million, which is below the stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure, though the trustees consider this satisfactory given the strategic context.
What the accounts disclose
“Although the current level is below the requirement, the charity expects to return within the policy during 2026” — page 17
“During the financial period, the charity received an unrestricted £30,000 (2023: £67,451) donation from The Joseph Levy Endowment Trust.” — page 48
“London Youth provided management, support services and facilities to London Youth Trading Company Limited in the amount of £35,575 (2023: £22,996)” — page 48
“During the financial period, the charity received an unrestricted £30,000 (2023: £67,451) donation from The Joseph Levy Endowment Trust.” — page 48
“London Youth provided management, support services and facilities to London Youth Trading Company Limited in the amount of £35,575 (2023: £22,996)” — page 48
“During the financial period, the charity received an unrestricted £30,000 (2023: £67,451) donation from The Joseph Levy Endowment Trust.” — page 48
“London Youth provided management, support services and facilities to London Youth Trading Company Limited in the amount of £35,575 (2023: £22,996)” — page 48
Year-over-year changes
- Reserves position vs the charity's own policy moved from "within" (FY2023) to "below" (FY2024).
Corporate structure
- Registered company of the charity Companies House 00258577
Leadership, per the charity’s website
- Stephen Moss CBE — Chair of Trustees
- Morenike Ajayi — Trustee
Funders the charity credits
Company officers (Companies House)
- DAVIES, Anushka not on trustee list
- AGYAPONG, Delrita Chantelle not on trustee list
- AHMED, Nahim not on trustee list
- LEWIS, Chelcie not on trustee list
- KHEMKA, Shalini not on trustee list
- THOMAS, Linzi Joan on trustee list
- TIDY, Lily on trustee list
- BISHOP, Michael James on trustee list
- MILNES, Julie Annette on trustee list
- AJAYI, Morenike Olubukunola not on trustee list
- MOSS, Stephen David not on trustee list
- HOLIAN, Kevin Peter on trustee list
- DANIYAN, Pauline
Property (HM Land Registry)
Structured financials (annual return, FY ending 31/12/2024)
Trustees
- Stephen Moss CBEchair
- CHARLINE ZEPHORIA KING
- DAVID MILLER
- Julie Annette Milnes
- Kevin Peter Holian
- Lily Tidy
- Linzi Thomas
- Michael James Bishop
- Morenike Ajayi MBE
- STUART ANDREW THOMSON
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/12/2024 | £9.3m | £13.1m |
| 31/08/2023 | £7.2m | £9.1m |
| 31/08/2022 | £7.0m | £8.1m |
| 31/08/2021 | £5.3m | £6.6m |
| 31/08/2020 | £6.6m | £6.0m |
Common questions
Is THE FEDERATION OF LONDON YOUTH CLUBS financially healthy?
Per its FY2024 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net deficit of £3.18 million for the 16-month period, driven by total expenditure of £13.1 million against income of £9.4 million. Per the trustees' report, free reserves stood at £1.0 million, which is below the stated policy target of three to six months' expenditure, though the trustees consider this satisfactory given the strategic context. Its FY2024 accounts were audited by Crowe U.K. LLP.
Who funds THE FEDERATION OF LONDON YOUTH CLUBS?
Funders whose own accounts filings name THE FEDERATION OF LONDON YOUTH CLUBS as a grant recipient include THE FIDELITY UK FOUNDATION, THE BURBERRY FOUNDATION, JACK PETCHEY FOUNDATION, LEADERS IN COMMUNITY, THE SIR SIMON MILTON FOUNDATION.
Known funders
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| City Bridge Foundation | 10/06/2024 | £750k | Grant to London Youth |
| The National Lottery Heritage Fund | 10/08/2022 | £179k | "London Legacies - showcasing heritage skills from the capital's multi-cultural communities" |
| City Bridge Foundation | 20/06/2022 | £300k | Grant to London Youth |
| City Bridge Foundation | 26/05/2022 | £3k | Grant to London Youth |
| City Bridge Foundation | 09/03/2022 | £500k | Grant to London Youth |
| City Bridge Foundation | 17/02/2022 | £100k | Grant to London Youth |
| City Bridge Foundation | 21/09/2021 | £50k | Grant to London Youth |
| Sport England | 18/06/2021 | £50k | COVID-19 Return to Play |
| City Bridge Foundation | 08/06/2021 | £25k | Grant to London Youth |
| City Bridge Foundation | 17/09/2020 | £247k | Grant to London Youth |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 18/06/2020 | £99k | Supporting Youth Workers Across the London Youth Network During COVID-19 |
| Sport England | 26/02/2020 | £330k | Youth Accelerator Funding |
| Greater London Authority | 01/02/2020 | £135k | Developing Young Leaders |
| Greater London Authority | 24/01/2020 | £420k | Grant to 'London Youth' |
| City Bridge Foundation | 17/12/2019 | £50k | Grant to London Youth |
| The National Lottery Community Fund | 15/10/2019 | £77k | The Federation of London Youth Clubs |
| Greater London Authority | 29/07/2019 | £72k | Champion Girls |
| Sport England | 31/05/2019 | £400k | Getting Active |
| City Bridge Foundation | 21/03/2019 | £390k | Grant to London Youth |
| City Bridge Foundation | 31/01/2019 | £320k | Grant to London Youth |
| Greater London Authority | 05/08/2018 | £20k | Getting Ready |
| Greater London Authority | 05/08/2018 | £20k | Getting Ready |
| City Bridge Foundation | 31/01/2018 | £400k | Grant to London Youth |
| Sport England | 01/11/2017 | £145k | Potentials Fund |
| City Bridge Foundation | 10/01/2017 | £150k | Grant to London Youth |
Funders of similar charities
| Funder | Similar charities funded | Amount to them |
|---|---|---|
| BOLTON TOGETHER | 1 | £467k |
| BOLTON COMMUNITY AND VOLUNTARY SERVICES | 1 | £217k |
| THE WESTMINSTER FOUNDATION | 1 | £187k |
| SANTANDER UK FOUNDATION LIMITED | 1 | £185k |
| Cheshire West Voluntary Action | 1 | £125k |
| Prosper Wakefield District Ltd | 1 | £33k |
| THE BARTLETT FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
| THE ALBERT GUBAY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | 1 | £30k |
Charities like this
- YOUTH FEDERATION LIMITED
- London Youth Games Foundation
- THE YOUTH ASSOCIATION
- All About Youth
- YOUTH FOCUS NORTH WEST LTD
- YMCA LONDON CITY AND NORTH
Side by side with its peers
| Charity | Income | Top pay band | Staff >£60k | Reserves vs policy | Fundraising cost | Going concern |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| THE FEDERATION OF LONDON YOUTH CLUBS | £9.3m | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH FEDERATION LIMITED | £2.1m | — | — | above | — | no doubt |
| London Youth Games Foundation | £904k | — | — | below | — | no doubt |
| THE YOUTH ASSOCIATION | £805k | more than £60,000 | 1 | above | — | no doubt |
| All About Youth | £1.7m | — | 0 | unclear | — | no doubt |
| YOUTH FOCUS NORTH WEST LTD | £627k | — | 0 | above | — | no doubt |