# BEST - BE A BETTER YOU

## Details

- **Country:** England & Wales
- **Charity number:** 1194504
- **Status:** Registered
- **Legal form:** Charitable company
- **Registered:** May 18, 2021
- **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=1194504


## Contact

- **Address:** Unit 20, Athena Avenue, Elgin Industrial Estate, SWINDON
- **Postcode:** SN2 8EJ
- **Phone:** 01793200124
- **Email:** info@bestrust.co.uk
- **Website:** https://www.bestrust.co.uk



## Activities

**Objects:** TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE FROM THE AGES OF 11 TO 25 LIVING IN SWINDON AND THE SURROUNDING AREAS BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AND ORGANIZING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A MEANS OF:(A) 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;(B) ADVANCING EDUCATION;(C) RELIEVING UNEMPLOYMENT;(D) 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.

**Activities:** Working with Secondary Schools and other education providers in Swindon and local parishes to provide activities to engage the youth in those areas.Deliver bespoke 1:1 mentoring programs to vulnerable young people which include sports based activities to help young people develop new skills, gain confidence and improve their mental health.




## Classification

- **How:** Provides Services, Provides Advocacy/advice/information
- **What:** Education/training, Disability
- **Who:** Children/young People



## Areas of operation

- Throughout England



## Finances

| Period end | Income | Expenditure | Assets | Employees |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan. 31, 2025 | £464473 | £500816 | — | — |
| Jan. 31, 2024 | £469494 | £516589 | — | — |
| Jan. 31, 2023 | £391549 | £371024 | — | — |
| Jan. 31, 2022 | £264927 | £189327 | — | — |
| Jan. 31, 2021 | £17235 | £84946 | — | — |



## Trustees

- **Donnison Bryden** (Chair) — appointed Jan. 13, 2020
- KRIS DEERING — appointed Aug. 1, 2020
- Rayanne Ordette — appointed Feb. 15, 2022