YOUNG AT HEART
Young at Heart offers help and support to families of babies and children receiving treatment for a cardiac condition at the Birmingham Children's Hospital. We provide ward visits for families and work with the Heart Unit at the Birmingham Childrens Hospital. Our aim is to bring the families together at social events, where they can meet with other families, share experiences and make new friends.
Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts
The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £5,252 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £63,686 to £58,434. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £57,934, which are significantly higher than the restricted funds balance of £500.
What the accounts disclose
Register events
- Received assets from another charity (22/11/2021)
Trustees
- Catherine Hugheschair
- April Obinna
- Claire Webster
- Ebony Buchanan
- Jade Emma Couchman
- Jamie Louise Curtis
- Stephanie Freeman
- Thomas Devonshire
Income and spending
| Financial year end | Income | Spending |
|---|---|---|
| 31/03/2025 | £68k | £74k |
| 31/03/2024 | £72k | £63k |
| 31/03/2023 | £66k | £50k |
| 31/03/2022 | £56k | £36k |
| 31/03/2021 | £2k | £9k |
Common questions
Is YOUNG AT HEART financially healthy?
Per its FY2025 accounts: The accounts state that the charity incurred a net expenditure of £5,252 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total funds from £63,686 to £58,434. Despite this deficit, the trustees confirm there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern. The charity holds unrestricted reserves of £57,934, which are significantly higher than the restricted funds balance of £500. Its FY2025 accounts were independently examined.
Who funds YOUNG AT HEART?
Funders whose own accounts filings name YOUNG AT HEART as a grant recipient include THE FRANCIS WINHAM FOUNDATION, SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION, TEES VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION, THE SISTERS OF THE POOR CHILD JESUS.
Known funders
| Funder | Year | Amount | Purpose (as stated by the funder) |
|---|---|---|---|
| THE FRANCIS WINHAM FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £46k | |
| THE FRANCIS WINHAM FOUNDATION | FY2025 | £5k | |
| THE FRANCIS WINHAM FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £5k | |
| SKIPTON BUILDING SOCIETY CHARITABLE FOUNDATION | FY2024 | £2k | |
| TEES VALLEY COMMUNITY FOUNDATION | FY2023 | £1k | |
| THE SISTERS OF THE POOR CHILD JESUS | FY2022 | £1k | Other donations |
Government & lottery funding
| Funder | Date | Amount | Purpose |
|---|---|---|---|
| UK government | 03/08/2020 | £1k | VSCE CMC Fund |
| City of York Council | — | £500 | Rawcliffe Ward |
| City of York Council | — | £800 | Rawcliffe Ward |