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Yopey

We set up and run YOPEY Dementia Befriender partnerships. These are befriending partnerships between ourselves, schools or colleges and care homes. We inspire, train and support young people, known as YOPEY Befrienders, to befriend elderly residents, especially those living with dementia. We get positive publicity for our YOPEY Befrienders, ourselves and the other partners.

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Activities & Mission

We set up and run YOPEY Dementia Befriender partnerships. These are befriending partnerships between ourselves, schools or colleges and care homes. We inspire, train and support young people, known as YOPEY Befrienders, to befriend elderly residents, especially those living with dementia. We get positive publicity for our YOPEY Befrienders, ourselves and the other partners.

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Areas of Operation

Where this charity is registered to operate, as self-declared to the Charity Commission. These are regulatory classifications, not a list of active programmes, and don't necessarily indicate fundraising activity in each location.

Financial Information

Latest Income
£12,513
Latest Expenditure
£35,532

Financial Efficiency

Expenditure Ratio 284.0%
Expenditure as % of income

Financial Trend

Annual Returns

As filed with the Charity Commission for England and Wales. Most recent filing covers the financial year ending 2025.

One or more years show a significant change in income (over ±100%) compared with the prior year. This usually reflects a merger, transfer of activities, restated accounts, or a one-off legacy — not necessarily a real change in operating scale. See the methodology for context.

Financial YearIncomeExpenditureCharitable SpendingNet AssetsReservesStaff
2025
£12,513
£35,5320 / 200
2024
£94,217
£60,9850 / 100
2023
£19,356
£41,8040 / 100
2022
£55,275
£79,4490 / 150
2021
£55,668
£81,1860 / 200

Staff column shows: Employees / Volunteers

Frequently asked questions about Yopey

What does Yopey do?

We set up and run YOPEY Dementia Befriender partnerships. These are befriending partnerships between ourselves, schools or colleges and care homes. We inspire, train and support young people, known as YOPEY Befrienders, to befriend elderly residents, especially those living with dementia. We get positive publicity for our YOPEY Befrienders, ourselves and the other partners.

How much income did Yopey report in 2025?

Yopey reported total income of £13k and reported expenditure of £36k for the financial year ending 2025, based on the most recent annual return filed with the Charity Commission.

When was Yopey registered as a charity?

Yopey was registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales on 23 January 2012 as charity number 1145573. It has been registered for 14 years.

Who runs Yopey?

Yopey is governed by a board of 4 trustees. Trustees are legally responsible for the charity's governance and are listed in full on its profile.

Where does Yopey operate?

Yopey operates in England And Wales, as recorded in its Charity Commission filing.

Is Yopey a registered charity?

Yes — Yopey is a registered charity in England and Wales, charity number 1145573.

Details

Contact (address, email, phone)
Registration Date
23 January 2012
Status
Registered

Registry Information

Organisation Number
5022869
Charity Number
1145573

Trustees

JOANNE GALAZKA
Mark Daniel Smith
THOMAS SAMUEL ABBOTT
Tony Gearing MBE

Data & trust

Register data refreshed
19 October 2026
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