Finance Score: 5

Governance Score: 6

Support Score: 11

Strong growth: +2
Fundraising costs low: +3

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

Overall weighted support: +11

Overall GiG Score: 22

CARNEY'S COMMUNITY

Overview

Carney's Community uplifts disadvantaged youth through holistic programmes, blending mentorship, education, and employment support with the discipline and teamwork fostered by boxing and fitness initiatives. By addressing root causes of social exclusion and crime, they create positive societal impact and opportunities for vulnerable communities.

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Analysis by Giving is Great

Positives:

The charity has received backing from multiple prominent grant makers recently
There has been strong growth in spending over the last 5 years
Fundraising costs are low relative to funds raised
The Board appears to be well diversified in terms of age and dynamic in terms of composition

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Income & Spending ?

Sources of Income ?

Y/E		Income £k	Spending £k	Surplus/ Deficit £k	Fundraising Cost £k	Total Funds £k	Unrestricted Funds £k	Mths Rsrvs	Staff	Volun- teers
31/01/24		£617	£498	£119	£45	£535	£475	11.4	21	18
31/01/23		£535	£454	£82	£29	£416	£410	10.8	21	13
31/01/22		£384	£490	£-107	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
31/01/21		£453	£425	£28	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
31/01/20?		£476	£373	£103	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
31/01/18		£356	£242	£114	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
31/01/17		£284	£303	£-19	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
31/01/16	*	£212	£207	£4	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
31/01/15		£148	£100	£49	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a
31/01/14		£58	£39	£19	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a

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Financial Ratios

Fundraising Costs/Relevant Income: 7.4%
Fundraising Costs/Total Spending: 9%
Highest pay band: Less than £60,000
Liabilities/Assets: 11%
Liabilities/Income: 10%
Unrestricted Funds/Total Funds: 89%
Reserves/Spending: 11.4 months
Net Current Assets/Spending: 11 months
Quick Ratio: 3.5

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Balance Sheet History

Established: 12 years

www.carneyscommunity.org

info@carneyscommunity.org

02072280506

Charity Commission for England and Wales

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What it does

Carney's Community services the local communities of Wandsworth, Lambeth and Southwark. It aims to reduce offending, re-offending and anti-social behaviour whilst improving social mobility and community cohesion. Its services are targeted at young people who come from disadvantaged backgrounds. The charity aims to achieve its objectives through mentoring and participation in boxing programmes.

Listed activities

Amateur Sport
Economic/Community Development/Employment
Education/Training
Other Charitable Purposes
Recreation

GiG Classification

Shelter for homeless, vulnerable & excluded people

How it operates

Other charitable activities
Provides advocacy/advice/information
Provides services

Where it operates

Lambeth, Southwark, Wandsworth,

Who it helps

Children/Young People
The General Public/Mankind

Who supports them? ?

Donations from Grant Makers ?

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

Major supporters in last 5 years

Masonic Trust	£60,000
City Bridge Trust	£56,400
Garfield Weston Foundation	£30,000
The Childhood Trust	£30,000
AB Charitable Trust	£25,000
National Lottery Community Fund	£10,000

Specific Donations

Amount	When Months	To be used for
Wates Family Enterprise Trust - Light Touch Group Grant - Carney's Community
£5,000	30/04/2024	Towards the salary of Head Coach, enabling us to run free community boxing sessions 6 days a week for young people ages 11-30 who are considered "at risk" because they are not in education, employment or training, have had adverse ....more Towards the salary of Head Coach, enabling us to run free community boxing sessions 6 days a week for young people ages 11-30 who are considered "at risk" because they are not in education, employment or training, have had adverse childhood experiences or are involved in the criminal justice system and would not be able to afford to attend charged sessions.
AB Charitable Trust - A grant to Carney's Community
£25,000	18/04/2024	An unrestricted grant of £25,000 per year for three years (This grant is renewable - year 1 of up to 3 years). Carney's Community run boxing sessions and deliver intensive, 1:1, long-term, tailored youth work with young people currently or at risk ....more An unrestricted grant of £25,000 per year for three years (This grant is renewable - year 1 of up to 3 years). Carney's Community run boxing sessions and deliver intensive, 1:1, long-term, tailored youth work with young people currently or at risk of being in contact with the criminal legal system in Wandsworth and Lambeth.
Masonic Trust - MCF Large Grant
£60,000	20/03/2024	Boxing and youth club sessions for 11-17 year olds in Wandsworth
City Bridge Trust - Grant to Carney's Community
£2,200	01/12/2023	£2,200 (5.5 days) to provide an eco audit.
National Lottery Community Fund - MH - Summer Youth Provision
£10,000	21/07/2023	The project will support people at risk of antisocial behaviour and reoffending through diversionary activities. This includes fitness and drop-in sessions trips mentoring and a meal for young people during the summer holidays. The project aims to ....more The project will support people at risk of antisocial behaviour and reoffending through diversionary activities. This includes fitness and drop-in sessions trips mentoring and a meal for young people during the summer holidays. The project aims to improve young people’s potential and life chances.
Garfield Weston Foundation - Main Grants award
£30,000	07/07/2023	Carney's Community
The Childhood Trust - Carney's Youth Crime Prevention Programme
£5,000	20/06/2023	This project works intensively with young people who are involved with or at risk of being involved with crime. Through positive activity, sport and mentoring we aim to turn young people away from crime and offending and into upstanding members of ....more This project works intensively with young people who are involved with or at risk of being involved with crime. Through positive activity, sport and mentoring we aim to turn young people away from crime and offending and into upstanding members of their c
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Carney's Community
£2,500	30/11/2022	This project will provide the opportunity to develop and grow a community partnership with your local McDonald’s restaurant. This will support disadvantaged children and young people to reach their full potential.
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Carney's Community
£500	20/10/2022 0	‘Cost of Living uplift: £500 to help projects meet their rising costs and respond to increased demand 31/10/2022’
The Childhood Trust - C-59267
£6,000	28/06/2022	This project works intensively with young people who are involved with or at risk of being involved with crime. Through positive activity, sport and mentoring we aim to turn young people away from crime and offending and into upstanding members of ....more This project works intensively with young people who are involved with or at risk of being involved with crime. Through positive activity, sport and mentoring we aim to turn young people away from crime and offending and into upstanding members of their community, being the best they can possibly be.
The Childhood Trust - Carney?s Youth Crime Prevention Programme
£5,000	12/06/2022	This project works intensively with young people who are involved with or at risk of being involved with crime. Through positive activity, sport and mentoring we aim to turn young people away from crime and offending and into upstanding members of ....more This project works intensively with young people who are involved with or at risk of being involved with crime. Through positive activity, sport and mentoring we aim to turn young people away from crime and offending and into upstanding members of their community, being the best they can possibly be
The Childhood Trust - Carney's Community Youth Crime Prevention Project
£5,000	22/06/2021	This project works intensively with young people who are involved with or at risk of being involved with crime. Through positive activity, sport and mentoring we aim to turn young people away from crime and offending and into upstanding members of ....more This project works intensively with young people who are involved with or at risk of being involved with crime. Through positive activity, sport and mentoring we aim to turn young people away from crime and offending and into upstanding members of their community, being the best they can possibly be
The Wimbledon Foundation - Boxing and mentoring sessions
£2,500	10/06/2021	delivery of six boxing mentoring sessions a week and follow up support for individuals.
The Childhood Trust - Carney's Youth Crime Prevention Programme
£3,000	08/12/2020	This project works intensively with young people who are involved with or at risk of being involved with crime. Though positive activity, sport, and mentoring we aim to turn young people away from crime and offending and into upstanding members of ....more This project works intensively with young people who are involved with or at risk of being involved with crime. Though positive activity, sport, and mentoring we aim to turn young people away from crime and offending and into upstanding members of their community, being the best they can possibly be
City Bridge Trust - Grant to Carney's Community
£48,300	03/12/2020 24	£48,300 over two further and final years (£24,000; £24,300) towards the cost of mentoring sessions and associated management costs
The Childhood Trust - Carney's Youth Crime Prevention Programme
£3,000	03/07/2020	This project works intensively with young people who are involved with or at risk of being involved with crime. Through positive activity and mentoring we aim to turn young people away from crime and offending and into upstanding members of their ....more This project works intensively with young people who are involved with or at risk of being involved with crime. Through positive activity and mentoring we aim to turn young people away from crime and offending and into upstanding members of their community.
City Bridge Trust - Grant to Carney's Community
£5,900	09/04/2020	A one-off, unrestricted grant of £5,900, equivalent to one regular quarterly payment for the organisation's current grant.
The Childhood Trust - Carney's Youth Crime Prevention Centre
£3,000	10/12/2019	This project works intensively with young people who are involved with or at risk of being involved with crime. Though positive activity, sport, and mentoring we aim to turn young people away from crime and offending and into upstanding members of ....more This project works intensively with young people who are involved with or at risk of being involved with crime. Though positive activity, sport, and mentoring we aim to turn young people away from crime and offending and into upstanding members of their community, being the best they can possibly be
The Childhood Trust - Summer Give 2019
£3,000	17/06/2019	This project works intensively with young people who are involved with or at risk of being involved with crime. Though positive activity, sport, and mentoring we aim to turn young people away from crime and offending and into upstanding members of ....more This project works intensively with young people who are involved with or at risk of being involved with crime. Though positive activity, sport, and mentoring we aim to turn young people away from crime and offending and into upstanding members of their community, being the best they can possibly be
BBC Children in Need - Grant to Carney's Community
£35,432	28/02/2019 36	Boxing and mentoring program to help young people who are hard to reach and involved in crime. This will help them improve their physical wellbeing, build positive relationships and manage their emotions.
The Childhood Trust - Christmas Challenge 2018
£3,000	04/12/2018	This project works intensively with young people who are involved with or at risk of being involved with crime. Though positive activity, sport, and mentoring we aim to turn young people away from crime and offending and into upstanding members of ....more This project works intensively with young people who are involved with or at risk of being involved with crime. Though positive activity, sport, and mentoring we aim to turn young people away from crime and offending and into upstanding members of their community, being the best they can possibly be
Sport England - Carney's Community- Calisthenics
£4,540	28/11/2018 11	Funding under Sport England's Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled Carney's Community- Calisthenics. This project is a Multi Sports project, with a focus on younger beneficiaries.
The Childhood Trust - Summer Give 2018
£5,000	15/06/2018	This project works intensively with young people who are involved with or at risk of being involved with crime. Though positive activity, sport, and mentoring we aim to turn young people away from crime and offending and into upstanding members of ....more This project works intensively with young people who are involved with or at risk of being involved with crime. Though positive activity, sport, and mentoring we aim to turn young people away from crime and offending and into upstanding members of their community, being the best they can possibly be
The Childhood Trust - Carney's Youth Crime Prevention programme
£4,000	05/12/2017	This project works intensively with young people who are involved with or at risk of being involved with crime. Though positive activity, sport, and mentoring we aim to turn young people away from crime and offending and into upstanding members of ....more This project works intensively with young people who are involved with or at risk of being involved with crime. Though positive activity, sport, and mentoring we aim to turn young people away from crime and offending and into upstanding members of their community, being the best they can possibly be
Co-Operative Group - Grant to Carney's Community
£3,562	29/11/2017	We want to keep our community centre open and running so we can engage more hard to reach young people via boxing and consistent mentoring.
City Bridge Trust - Grant to Carney's Community
£69,600	27/07/2017 36	£69,600 over three years (£22,800; £23,200; 23,600) to cover the cost of mentoring sessions and associated management costs.
Sport England - Wand boxing fitness sessions
£9,882	09/01/2015	Funding under Sport England's Small Grants funding programme for a Revenue project titled 'Wand boxing fitness sessions'. This project is a Boxing project, with a focus on beneficiaries from a BAME background.
Tudor Trust - Grant to Carney's Community
£50,000	21/08/2014 24	over two years towards the Chief Executive's salary, and mentoring costs, at this youth charity which combines boxing with mentoring opportunities in Wandsworth and Lambeth, South London

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How do they operate?

Carney's Community Youth Development Programmes

Objectives: To reduce offending, re-offending and anti-social behaviour, whilst improving social mobility and community cohesion by engaging young people in positive and constructive activities with a focus on mentoring and boxing

Beneficiaries: Young people aged 11-30

Location: Local communities of Wandsworth, Lambeth and Southwark

Description: Carney's Community offers programmes aimed at uplifting disadvantaged youth and fostering community well-being. At the core of their initiatives lies a Youth Development Programme, providing crucial mentorship, counselling, and life skills training to young people facing various challenges, including involvement in crime or social exclusion.

Complementing this core programme are engaging Boxing and Fitness Initiatives, which harness the power of sports to promote physical health, discipline, and teamwork among participants. Additionally, the charity's Educational Support Services cater to academic needs, offering homework clubs, tutoring, and resources to help young people excel in their studies and pursue their educational goals.

Carney's Community prioritises employment and skills development through tailored programmes focused on vocational training, career guidance, and job placement opportunities. Through community engagement and

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How effective are they?

	Outputs	Outcomes
Y/E	Total young people participating	Total recorded outcomes	Total employment outcomes
31/01/2023	534	753	21
31/01/2022	513	525	17
31/01/2021	549	249	13

Notes: Recorded outcomes include gaining employment, boxing competitively, accessing education, young people setting up their own businesses, volunteering and gaining qualifications. The figures relate to both mentored participants and those that engaged in activities but received no official mentoring

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Who works here?

GEORGE TURNER
CEO/Co-founder
Appointed: January 2012

George has worked for over 10 years for both local government and voluntary agencies, engaging disadvantaged young people and their families. In this time he has specialized in gang work, youth justice, child protection, young people in care, mediation, substance misuse, prevention of violent extremism, family breakdown, crime prevention, mental health, sexual exploitation, employment, education and training, youth participation, parenting and ....more

MARK REIGATE
Head Coach/Co-founder
Appointed: January 2012

Mark is an ex-boxer with over 100 amateur bouts under his belt. He has been working as a boxing coach with young people for more than 10 years. He is currently Head Coach at Fitzroy Lodge Amateur Boxing Club (ABC), where he trains the senior boxers, runs the club, and organizes both charity and open boxing shows/dinners. Mark has also been involved in coaching numerous celebrities for both charities and films. Daniel Day-Lewis, Jack Osbourne ....more

HANNAH TULLOCH
Chief Operating Officer
Appointed: June 2023

Prior to joining Carney's Community, Hannah was CEO of a community charity in East London for over 5 years. Hannah has over 15 years of charity experience in excluded communities in London, including as a youth worker, community worker and manager of a community café. She has a first-class degree in Human Resource Management, a masters in Voluntary Sector Management from Bayes Business School (formerly Cass Business School) and a diploma in ....more

How is it governed?

Trustees (8)

Current Trustees appointed

Gender Split

Age Range of Trustees: 34-64

CHARLES GIBSON QC (Chair) Appointed: 2018, Occupation: Barrister

CHARLES SACKEY Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Manager

GREG JONES Appointed: 2018, Occupation: Creative Director, Public Relations

PAUL DELANEY Appointed: 2014, Occupation: Chief Operating Officer

PUJA NAYAR Appointed: 2023, Occupation: Youth Justice Service Operations Manager

REBECCA SMITH Appointed: 2020, Occupation: Probation Officer

SHNAY CHOHAN Appointed: 2014, Occupation: Financial Services Digital Lead

THOMAS ROBERT EDWARD FITZGERALD Appointed: 2021, Occupation: Private Equity Professional

Legal constitution

Charitable company registered in England & Wales on 31/01/2013, number: 1150650
Registered at Companies House on 25/01/2012, number: 07923708

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
Paying staff
Risk management
Safeguarding policy and procedures
Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
Social media policy and procedures
Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
Volunteer management

Filing Record

10 returns made; AR16: 95 days late,

Recent reorganisation events:

Asset transfer in from THE BASIL LARSEN 1999 CHARITABLE TRUST on 20/10/2020

Main office

30 Petworth Street
London
SW11 4QW

Objectives

TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE UP TO THE AGE OF 25 (AND THEIR FAMILIES) LIVING IN PARTICULAR, BUT NOT EXCLUSIVELY IN LAMBETH, WANDSWORTH, SOUTHWARK AND THE SURROUNDING AREA BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AND ORGANISING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A MEANS OF:(1) ADVANCING IN LIFE AND HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT, MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS;(2) ADVANCING EDUCATION;(3) RELIEVING UNEMPLOYMENT;(4) PROVIDING RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF SUCH PERSONS;(5) PREVENTING CRIME BY UNDERTAKING ACTIVITIES THAT REDUCE OFFENDING AND RE-OFFENDING.

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