NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLUBS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE
Registered charity 306065 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as AMBITION, AMBITION UK, CLUBS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, N A B C- CLUBS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF BOYS' CLUBS, NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLUBS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE (NACYP)
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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £8,802 for the year, driven by the sale of the Hetton Lyons property. However, free reserves are in deficit by £112,309 after adjusting for property assets, falling outside the trustees' target range of £100,000 to £200,000. The charity relies on an interest-free loan facility from its parent organisation, UK Youth, to maintain working capital.
Automated summary of the FY2025 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.
What the accounts disclose
Reserves policy: between £100,000 and £200,000 (held: £143k)
“the Trustees judge that free reserves of between £100,000 and £200,000 are required to ensure financial stability”
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Related-party transaction: Recharge of staff costs by UK Youth
“There was a recharge of staff costs by UK Youth included in administrative costs above.” — page 14
Per its FY2025 accounts as filed with the Charity Commission.
Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.
Funders the charity credits
Named as funders/supporters on the charity’s own website (the charity’s claim, distinct from accounts-verified grants).
- Burger King — “Together with Burger King , UK Youth is tackling digital inequality by equipping youth organisations with the funding, tools, and expertise …” (source page)
- Coca-Cola Europacific Partners — “UK Youth is proud to partner with Coca-Cola Europacific Partners (CCEP) in a long-standing relationship built on shared values, open dialogu…” (source page)
- nexfibre — “We’re proud to be working with nexfibre in a bold, unrestricted partnership focused on closing the digital divide for young people. Over the…” (source page)
- Osborne Clarke — “Osborne Clarke is a strategic corporate partner working with UK Youth to tackle digital poverty and exclusion among young people. Through a …” (source page)
- Primark — “To celebrate its 50th anniversary in the UK, Primark has launched a bold new partnership with UK Youth—its first ever centralised approach t…” (source page)
- National Lottery Community Fund — “The National Lottery Community Fund provides UK Youth with a core grant that strengthens our ability to support and champion our national ne…” (source page)
- Paul Hamlyn Foundation — “The Paul Hamlyn Foundation provides long-term, flexible funding to strengthen the national youth sector and champion the role of youth work …” (source page)
- Pears Foundation — “Pears Foundation has been a transformative partner for UK Youth, driving both emergency relief and long-term resilience in the youth sector.…” (source page)
- People’s Postcode Lottery — “Players of People’s Postcode Lottery have supported UK Youth through two key streams. The Postcode Innovation Trust funded Young Changemaker…” (source page)
- The Reed Foundation — “UK Youth is the proud recipient of £1 million Sir Alec Reed Prize , awarded by The Reed Foundation to support 16-24-year-olds facing poor me…” (source page)
- Westminster Foundation — “In 2022, the Westminster Foundation invested £1m in our Thriving Minds fund , enabling local youth organisations in Westminster to deliver v…” (source page)
Property (HM Land Registry)
30 registered titles in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (14 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.
Public profiles (found on the charity’s own website): facebook · instagram
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (11/12/2020) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
- Received assets from another charity (12/04/2017) — per the register’s event history; asset transfers typically record mergers or reorganisations.
Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).
Operates in: Throughout England And Wales
Income and spending
Common questions
Is NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLUBS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity reported a net surplus of £8,802 for the year, driven by the sale of the Hetton Lyons property. However, free reserves are in deficit by £112,309 after adjusting for property assets, falling outside the trustees' target range of £100,000 to £200,000. The charity relies on an interest-free loan facility from its parent organisation, UK Youth, to maintain working capital. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLUBS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE?
Funders whose own accounts filings name NATIONAL ASSOCIATION OF CLUBS FOR YOUNG PEOPLE as a grant recipient include ROYAL DOCKS TRUST (LONDON).
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