# SWINDON MENTORING AND SELF HELP YOUTH PROJECT

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1107900
- **Other names:** SMASH YOUTH PROJECT, THE SMASH YOUTH PROJECT, Young Swindon and Wiltshire, Young Wiltshire
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** Feb. 2, 2005
- **Register:** https://register-of-charities.charitycommission.gov.uk/en/charity-search/?p_p_id=uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet&p_p_lifecycle=0&p_p_state=maximized&p_p_mode=view&_uk_gov_ccew_onereg_charitydetails_web_portlet_CharityDetailsPortlet_regId=1107900


## Contact

- **Address:** Smash Youth Project, The Base, Lyndhurst Crescent, SWINDON
- **Postcode:** SN3 2RW
- **Phone:** 07825 264864
- **Email:** enquiries@teamsmash.org.uk
- **Website:** www.smashyouthproject.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** 1.  THE ADVANCEMENT OF THE EDUCATION OF CHILDREN, YOUNG PEOPLE AND ADULTS IN THE SWINDON  BOROUGH COUNCIL AREA THROUGH ADVICE, COUNSELLING AND MENTORING IN ASSOCIATION WITH SCHOOLS, COLLEGES, OTHER EDUCATIONAL ESTABLISHMENTS AND THE LOCAL COMMUNITY SO AS TO DEVELOP THEIR PHYSICAL, MENTAL AND SPIRITUAL CAPACITIES THAT THEY MAY GROW TO FULL MATURITY AS INDIVIDUALS AND THAT THEIR CONDITIONS OF LIFE MAY BE IMPROVED. 2.  TO PROVIDE RELIEF BY OFFERING SUPPORT AND ADVICE TO PARENTS/CARERS OF SUCH PERSONS.

**Activities:** SMASH helps young people in SW England who are not thriving to improve their levels of well-being.  It helps them create good memories, improve their decision-making, gain a sense of self worth and help them see a brighter future.  Instilling hope in a child or young person improves their overall sense of well-being where they can play a role and be proud to contribute to their community.

**Area of benefit:** SWINDON BOROUGH COUNCIL AREA.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Human Resources, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training
- **Who:** Children/young People, People With Disabilities, Other Defined Groups



## Areas of operation

- Gloucestershire
- Oxfordshire
- Wiltshire



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| March 31, 2025 | £804104 | £895854 | £303395 | 13 |
| March 31, 2024 | £703516 | £428940 | £395145 | 7 |
| March 31, 2023 | £208525 | £221257 | — | — |
| March 31, 2022 | £115021 | £130860 | — | — |
| March 31, 2021 | £175439 | £166543 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Christine Etheridge** (Chair) — appointed Oct. 18, 2018
- David Devine — appointed Jan. 14, 2025
- Ewan Young — appointed Dec. 2, 2020
- Ibraheem Quddoos — appointed May 13, 2025
- Jill Ridley — appointed Sept. 15, 2015
- Laura Illsley — appointed Jan. 14, 2025
- Laura MacInnes — appointed Feb. 1, 2024
- Lewis Bird — appointed Jan. 14, 2025
- Rob Reeve — appointed Jan. 1, 2024