Finance Score: 2

Governance Score: 9

Support Score: 13

Strong growth: +2

Good trustee age range: +3
Dynamic board: +3
Gender balanced board: +3

Grant maker support: +13

Overall GiG Score: 24

ALLSORTS YOUTH PROJECT LIMITED

Allsorts is a project-based in Sussex supporting young people who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual , Trans or exploring (LGBT) their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. We provide one-to-ones, group work, activities, training and workshops to schools, colleges and people working with children and young people. We also provide LGBT youth resources.

Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

There has been strong growth in spending over the last 5 years
There have been no material income shortfalls in recent years
A significant proportion of recent income was derived from major grant makers including the Government and there are significant future grants due to be received
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and gender and dynamic in terms of composition

Regulatory & Governance issues to consider:

Over half the Board have joined recently

Established: 16 years
(23 years as a company)

www.allsortsyouth.org.uk

info@allsortsyouth.org.uk

01273721211

Charity Commission for England and Wales

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Sources of Income ?

Y/E		Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/03/23		£714	£698	£16	£0	£364	£364	6.3	18	12
31/03/22		£601	£516	£85	£3	£348	£348	8.1	16	15
31/03/21	*	£509	£460	£50	£0	£263	£263	6.9	13	40
31/03/20		£490	£471	£20	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	83
31/03/19		£379	£329	£50	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	65
31/03/18		£337	£317	£20	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/17		£274	£282	£-8	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/16		£221	£211	£10	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/15		£242	£226	£16	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/14		£250	£229	£21	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/13		£197	£205	£-8	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/12		£170	£156	£14	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/11		£200	£180	£20	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/10		£177	£163	£14	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0
31/03/09		£151	£148	£3	£0	£0	£0	n/a	0	0

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Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 0%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 0%
Highest pay band: Less than £60,000
Liabilities/Assets: 34%
Liabilities/Income: 26%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 100%
Reserves/Spending: 6.3 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 6 months
Quick Ratio: 2.7

Asset Split ?

Listed activities

Economic/Community Development/Employment
Education/Training
General Charitable Purposes
Human Rights/Religious Or Racial Harmony/Equality Or Diversity
The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives

How it operates

Provides advocacy/advice/information
Provides services

Where it operates

Brighton And Hove, East Sussex, West Sussex,

Who it helps

Children/Young People
Other Defined Groups
The General Public/Mankind

Who works here?

18 employees
12 volunteers

Who's supporting them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

We have details on the following significant donations. Multi-year donations are allocated to the years for which they are earmarked.

Major supporters in last 5 years

The Blagrave Trust	£152,500
Henry Smith Charity	£150,000
BBC Children in Need	£106,286
Paul Hamlyn Foundation	£80,000
Sussex Community Foundation	£18,142
National Lottery Community Fund	£11,156
Power to Change	£8,000

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
The Blagrave Trust - Regional Partnership Grants
£77,500	30/07/2023	Support for LGBTQ+ young people
Sussex Community Foundation - Grant to Allsorts Youth Project
£4,752	14/07/2023	Funding was provided for ReciteMe software for their website.
Henry Smith Charity - Grant to Allsorts Youth Project
£150,000	11/05/2023 36	towards three years' running costs of an organisation providing support for young LGBT+ people in Sussex.
National Lottery Community Fund - LGBT+ Youth Group Venues across Sussex
£6,718	17/02/2023	Funding will be used to cover venue hire fees for 6 LGBTQ+ youth support groups across Sussex connecting the community and offering games crafts and discussions. This project aims to continue ....more Funding will be used to cover venue hire fees for 6 LGBTQ+ youth support groups across Sussex connecting the community and offering games crafts and discussions. This project aims to continue providing a safe and inclusive space for children and young people to explore their sexual orientation and/or gender identity.
Power to Change - Allsorts Youth Project (PU)
£8,000	04/02/2022	Grant to Allsorts Youth Project (PU)
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Allsorts Youth Project
£106,286	03/02/2022	A programme of regular group activity and 1-1 sessions for Trans young people and members of the LGBTQI+ community. Benefits will include improved mental health, increased friendships and improved ....more A programme of regular group activity and 1-1 sessions for Trans young people and members of the LGBTQI+ community. Benefits will include improved mental health, increased friendships and improved confidence.
The Blagrave Trust - Support for LGBTQ+ young people
£75,000	08/09/2021	Core funding for a project supporting LGBT+ young people across Sussex.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation - Covid-19 Emergency Funding
£20,000	20/01/2021 12	Allsorts Youth Project supports children and young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay bisexual or transgender (LGBT) or unsure of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity (LGBTU). This grant ....more Allsorts Youth Project supports children and young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay bisexual or transgender (LGBT) or unsure of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity (LGBTU). This grant provides support to aid the organisation in dealing with the challenges posed by Covid-19.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation - LGBT youth leadership development and inclusion work across the South-East.
£60,000	23/11/2020	Allsorts Youth Project supports children and young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay bisexual or transgender or unsure of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. It aims to extend ....more Allsorts Youth Project supports children and young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay bisexual or transgender or unsure of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. It aims to extend training, consultancy and partnership work with Brighton and Hove local authority, and work in East and West Sussex schools, colleges and community organisations to ensure the provision of LGBT youth inclusive and safe services. This grant supports Allsorts to expand their programme to under-served communities, further develop their existing programmes and refine their asset-based approach.
Sussex Community Foundation - Grant to Allsorts Youth Project
£5,000	18/11/2020 11	Funding was provided for staff and project costs involved in offering support to LGBT+ young people in Hastings and Rother.
LGBT Consortium - Grant to Allsorts Youth Project
£3,000	28/10/2020	Expansion of BAME/Poc LGBTU+ work during the covid-19 pandemic, specifically supporting a Youth Support Worker, running allyship workshops, and provide BAME/Poc LGBTU+ young people with dedicated ....more Expansion of BAME/Poc LGBTU+ work during the covid-19 pandemic, specifically supporting a Youth Support Worker, running allyship workshops, and provide BAME/Poc LGBTU+ young people with dedicated support.
Sussex Community Foundation - Grant to Allsorts Youth Project
£4,288	22/04/2020	Allsorts Youth Project listens to, supports and connects children and young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or unsure of their gender identity and/or sexual orientation (LGBT+), ....more Allsorts Youth Project listens to, supports and connects children and young people who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, or unsure of their gender identity and/or sexual orientation (LGBT+), and challenges exclusion, prejudice and discrimination in all areas of children and young people’s lives. \|Funding is to cover costs enabling the group to continue to provide vitale servives to the community online.
National Lottery Community Fund - Refurnishing Allsorts Youth Project's Communal Space
£4,438	24/02/2020 2	This organisation will use the funding to refurbish a communal area within their young people's centre. The project aims to improve the safety, comfort and accessibility for service users.
Sussex Community Foundation - Grant to Allsort Youth Project
£4,102	18/11/2019 12	Funding was provided for costs associated with a pod cast project.
LGBT Consortium - Grant to Allsorts Youth Project
£12,525	07/03/2019	Employment of a part-time BAMER/PoC inclusion worker for 12 hours a week.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Allsorts Youth Project
£99,813	28/02/2019 36	Groups and activities as well as individual support for young people who identify as trans or gender questioning. Young people will benefit through increased awareness of identity, improved ....more Groups and activities as well as individual support for young people who identify as trans or gender questioning. Young people will benefit through increased awareness of identity, improved self-confidence and improved quality of support.
National Lottery Community Fund - Allsorts Youth Project Youth Volunteering Programme
£188,926	19/12/2018 36	The organisation, which provides specialist youth services to children & young people from the ages of 5-25 who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Union (LGBTU), will use funding to develop ....more The organisation, which provides specialist youth services to children & young people from the ages of 5-25 who are Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender Union (LGBTU), will use funding to develop a youth leadership programme to utilise the enthusiasm of existing and new volunteers. The organisation will use the funding to develop a programme of LGBTU youth outreach across Sussex and surrounding areas to support increasing requests for LGBTU engagement and peer-support.
Paul Hamlyn Foundation - LGBT youth leadership development and inclusion work across the South-East
£60,000	10/12/2018 24	Allsorts Youth Project supports children and young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay bisexual or transgender (LGBT) or unsure of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity (LGBTU). The ....more Allsorts Youth Project supports children and young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay bisexual or transgender (LGBT) or unsure of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity (LGBTU). The organisation aims to extend training, consultancy and partnership work with Brighton and Hove local authority, and work in East and West Sussex schools, colleges and community organisations to ensure the provision of LGBT youth inclusive and safe services.
Sussex Community Foundation - Grant to Allsorts Youth Project
£4,825	16/11/2018 12	Funding was provided to create a podcast for young people to talk about issues that affect them.
Sussex Community Foundation - Grant to Allsorts Youth Project
£3,300	16/03/2018 16	Allsorts Youth Project supports, empowers and connects children & young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or unsure (LGBTU) of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. ....more Allsorts Youth Project supports, empowers and connects children & young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or unsure (LGBTU) of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Funding was provided to support four 'Bushcraft Away Days' for their LGBTU children & young people including their Kids Group (5-11); TAG (under 16's); Drop-in (16-25); Trans-formers (16-25).
Sussex Community Foundation - Grant to Allsorts Youth Project
£4,800	17/11/2017 11	Allsorts is a project based in Brighton & Hove which supports and empower children & young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or unsure (LGBTU) of their sexual orientation ....more Allsorts is a project based in Brighton & Hove which supports and empower children & young people under 26 who are lesbian, gay, bisexual, trans or unsure (LGBTU) of their sexual orientation and/or gender identity. Funding was provided to support the costs of their youth activities.
Sussex Community Foundation - Youth Volunteering Hub
£5,000	17/11/2017 12	Allsorts Youth Projects aim to raise awareness, promote inclusion and facilitate safer and more supportive environments for LGBT children & young people. Funding was provided to support a Youth ....more Allsorts Youth Projects aim to raise awareness, promote inclusion and facilitate safer and more supportive environments for LGBT children & young people. Funding was provided to support a Youth Development Worker to deliver projects across the organisation.
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Allsorts Youth Project
£4,638	04/08/2017	We empower LGBTU young people and fight prejudice. We need help to teach in more schools and give teachers resources to take away.
Comic Relief - Trans Youth Support
£190,993	27/01/2016 36	Many Transgendered young people experience opposition at home, school, and in their neighbourhood. They can feel isolated, be subjected to abuse and discrimination, have poor medical care, and become ....more Many Transgendered young people experience opposition at home, school, and in their neighbourhood. They can feel isolated, be subjected to abuse and discrimination, have poor medical care, and become estranged from their family. They face personal challenges as they learn to understand their gender identity. 63% have faced discrimination or bullying, 47% have self-harmed and 26% attempted suicide.The Trans Youth Project in Brighton offers 1-1 and group support for young people and support and training for parents and professionals. A grant will help Trans young people to feel better about who they are, reduce isolation, improve their mental health, reduce self-harm, and the improve services they use.
Tudor Trust - Grant to Allsorts Youth Project
£60,000	05/08/2014 24	over two years as continuation funding towards a youth volunteering programme for lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender young people in Brighton and Hove

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How is it governed?

Trustees (9)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Trustees: 28-55

ALEXANDRA VICCARS Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Researcher

DANIELLE PLOWMAN Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Public Health Registrar

JAMES MATTHEW THOMAS Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Consultant

JOANNE EGAN Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Head Of Delivery

KEIL MORRIS Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Teacher

MOHAN RASANAYAGAM Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Hr Consultant

ROBERTA RAMPAZZO Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Chief Client Success Officer

RUBY ELLEN MOORE Appointed: 2022, Occupation: Communications Manager

SALLY HILL (Chair) Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Hmps

Legal constitution

Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 29/02/2008, number: 1123014
Registered at Companies House on 05/02/2001, number: 04154118

Gift Aid

Registered with HMRC for Gift Aid

Policies in force

Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Complaints handling
Complaints policy and procedures
Conflicting interests
Financial reserves policy and procedures
Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
Internal risk management policy and procedures
Investing charity funds policy and procedures
Investment
Paying staff
Risk management
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
Social media policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Trustee expenses policy and procedures
Volunteer management

Filing Record

15 returns made; AR21: 4 days late,

Recent reorganisation events:

Asset transfer in from QUEER STREET on 17/07/2023

Main office

YOUNG PEOPLES CENTRE
69 SHIP STREET
BRIGHTON
BN1 1AE

Objectives

* TO RELIEVE THE MENTAL AND EMOTIONAL DISTRESS SUFFERED BY YOUNG PERSONS WITHIN BRIGHTON AND HOVE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA, WHO ARE LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) BY THE PROVISION OF ADVICE, EDUCATION, COUNSELLING AND SUPPORT WITH THE OBJECTS OF INCREASING SELF-ESTEEM AND POSITIVE IDENTIFY AMONGST SAID PERSONS.* TO PROMOTE EQUALITY AND DIVERSITY AND TO ELIMINATE DISCRIMINATION IN RELATION TO LESBIAN, GAY, BISEXUAL, AND TRANSGENDER (LGBT) PERSONS BY ADVANCING EDUCATION AND RAISING AWARENESS OF ISSUES AFFECTING SAID PERSONS.

Defined Area of Benefit:

BRIGHTON AND HOVE AND THE SURROUNDING AREA

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