hull yfc . Youth . Faith . Community 71 Trustee's Report As I hope you were aware while it was happening, 2024 was our 30th anniversary year on the Boulevard. It was a wonderful AGM, not least becaLJse some young people, now not so young people from way back.... came back for it. It was lovely to see all the pictures up, to share the buzz. And it was great to be in the Parish Hall which we were are slowly coming to terms with 'owning' and doing up. Old chapters in a new book maybe? I'm looking at the special 30 years brochure that lan produced: it, s great to have. In the early part of the year we said goodbye to Rich and Sycamore Gardening as that transferred to Giroscope, started getting to grips with improvements at the Parish Hall with Dream Heritage. we moved the office into the Parish Hall. we watched as Gemma really got into her stride becoming much more confident as the months passed. and as Boulevard school had become part of Hull based Thrive Trust, the same one as runs Chiltern, so we were building connections and doing a lot more work in there. Then of course there was the bigAGM and then the summer camp which is always a big deal, time and energy wise, but also 'spiritual growth, wise. One of the highlights of the later part of the year was hearing about youth club regulars and camp crew too slowly growing in responsibility and faith. Any way, one post summer club, things got very busy. After that, we needed more people to rely on; we now have'young Leaders, that stepped up... and have been doing so ever since. That whole seam sounds like very good news to me. And in between there is always clubs and Orts and newsletters and prayingtogether and team meetings and lots of fundraising effort. The year ended with two new trustees, Gemma and lona training in Godly Play and 'Holy Upheaval, with Murmuration at the Parish Hall, rammed with all sorts of people and partners being pretty moved as we all anticipated the arrival, again, of Jesus. It also ended with a big though not unexpected financial deficit. We had expected a large deficit in 2023 but successful efforts towards the end of the year defrayed that. Frankly, we have been carrying too large a surplus for some trusts. One major contribution is now in the right financial year. we've used the one-off building money we got three years ago to start on the Hall. we've had been trying to increase staff hours recently with lona along with big increases in the national minimum wage- a good thingl our wage bill has gone up very significantly in each of the last three years. We still have a prudently sized reserve however and do pray for the success of ongoing bids in the next few months. I want to state 'for the record, how very blessed we are to be working with other local and nearby organisations we have great relationships with, that really benefit the area. they are named above and elsewhere., thank you. What are we looking forward to- indeed what are we seeing in 2025. Well I hope you're at the AGM and then you'll find outl Suffice to say here, whilst there are always new challenges and opportunities, what we most long for is a whole bunch of young people and families to break out of the ties that bind and the damage done; to hear Jesus constant refrain: 'do not be afraid, and to be filled with the spirit of Jesus so as to be like him for others. We see signs. There must be more and do prayfor that and forour staff. Andrew Dorton for Hull YFC Trustees Interview We talked to a mum from a newer family who started recently coming to our activities and helping out. How did you first hear about Breakfast Club and why did you start coming. I found out from where the bairns go to school and someone told me. We started coming but I was quite nervous as I didn't really have many friends and I kept ourselves to ourselves. But we have grown from that and made many friends since. I clicked with anotherone of the mums puttingthe world to rights and that really helped, What do the family get out of coming7 We didn't really see anybody or bother with anybody for personal reasons at the time but now the boys love coming and have made many friends. My youngest likes to be involved with everything. The older one not so much as he is a bit nervous but he is happy to come to the clubs. They go and spend time with their new friends and they come to us too. I feel I have started to now give back a little also. l enjoy the volunteering and want to be involved with more. I help out at Breakfast Club and Youth Club on a Wednesday. I like it all really, I love it,just being involved gettingto know more people and helping. You will all be coming to camp this year for the first time. What are your thoughts on it7 Nervous and excited at the same timel Learning new things, being involved with the camp and seeing how things go will be good. I think my family will love it. My daughter will enjoy the sports side and my other older son will be nervous at first until he finds his feet and where he is going to be. He stays at home a lot so I hope this will be a time he can find some confidence to move forward and push him a bit. The youngest two will jLJSt love it as campers as theyjust enjoy doingthings. How has your son been finding youth club on Wednesdays7 To be fair I thought at first he would back out and stop coming but he hasn't so that is a positive as he can find things a bit overwhelming. But he comes every week and loves it. Your son suffered for a time with anxiety has being involved helped him in any way7 It is making a difference slowly, he is getting more confident by being around more people. Camp may be over- whelming but we will go with the flow and he is getting better. What is your hope for the future? To make things betterfor children. Be more involved with what l am doing- working and being around children. I'm looking forward to the future. There is definitely a difference in how l used to see things from 5-6 years ago. I felt we were doomed to be on our own. But this (Hull YFCI has had a positive difference. I felt like it was just me and my kids but now we have a new little family of ourown with you. I feel part of a community whereas I felt like I was on my own before. Year in Review A busy year with the 30th AGM, 25th Breakfast Club celebration and 20 years of Hull YFC at Frontier Camp. Holy Upheaval marked a fitting end to celebrate Advent with a packed out event at the Parish Hall. Financial Statement Income (£) Total 2024 Total 2023 Total 2024 Total 2023 Expenditure {£) Church Gifts 2,783 2,92CI Wages Other personnel Office/Admin 68,655 61,591 Individual Gifts 24,787 28,843 959 2,239 TrustAwards 20,004 33,568 6,388 6,784 Event Contributions 1,494 1,641 Youth/Family 16,150 14,360 Regular Activity Charges Fundraising Events Tax Reclaim 1,025 9811 Matt's House 6,357 5,560 293 Orts 1,449 2,973 1,615 2,081 Parish Hall 9,771 4,856 Matt's House 6,109 Sycamore Gardening Total 7,838 38,273 Orts 20 117,567 136,736 Parish Hall 10,476 Sycamore Gardening Interest 7,964 1,608 611 Total 78,178 132,075 Total Unrestricted Funds Total Restricted Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Funds Brought Forward 57,686 58,910 116,596 121,257 Surplusl(Deficit) on year 128,973} 110,4161 {39,3891 14,6611 Funds Carried Forward 31,479 45,728 77,207 116,596 During 2024 we utilised our reserves that had bu ilt up. This means our deficit for the year is high. Grant donations was also reduced due to relying on reserves. During 2025 we will revert to Grants for some core costs. Our thanks to Andy Pike for auditing our accounts. Financial Report Looking at the financial picture for 2024, the standout issue is the overall deficit which has been covered by our reserves. This reduction in the amount of reserves held had been anticipated and is not causing any particular concern as over the years we have accumulated a large amount that has previously needed to be justified when applying to trusts and grant funders. As of the end of 2024, our reserves now stand at a more realistic amount from funders, perspective and we now aim to maintain them at this new level. Like everyone else we felt the pressures of the current climate due to rising operational costs. Despite the difficulties though, God continued to provide for everything we needed. Our reserves that had grown during Covid and through the work of Sycamore Gardening left us better able to weather these challenges. We are extremely grateful to all our supporters too who have carried us through with their generosity- both financial and prayerfully. Salaries have always been our biggest cost but this year we have received several grants to support our team. These have been received from the JF Brignall Charitable Trust, Sir James Reckitt Charity and The Joseph & Annie Cattle Trust, helping to provide wage security for the team this year and multiple years in some cases. Grants have also been received from the Tribune Trust for activities with Youth Club, City Health Care Partnership Foundation for work with parents, the Camellia Trust towards Breakfast Club costs, Joseph Rank Benevolent Fund towards camp and Hull City Council to provide secure fencing forthe Parish Hall via their Crime Prevention Fund. The move for Sycamore Gardening has contributed to a reduction in income and subsequent expenditure. The positive balance from this work has been partly offset by higher interest rates and use of reserves for this year. Despite the current economic outlook, we have confidence in God's promise to provide us with all we need, and in the love and support of the wider Hull YFC family to encourage and support us in whatever lies ahead. Thank you to you all for your love and prayers throughout the year. Jill Keegan, Administrator Many thanks to the trusts, churches, individuals and organisations who supported us duringthe year. JF Brignall Charitable Trust All Saints Brantingham St Luke's Willerby Camelia Trust All Saints Brough St Mary's Elloughton City Health Care Partnership Foundation All Saints North Ferriby st Mary, Haxby & St Nichola5 Wiggington Crime Prevention Fund, Hull Council Beverley Baptist Church Joseph & Annle Cattle Trust St Aidan's Hull Joseph Rank Benevolent Fund St Andrew's Kirkella Sir James Reckitt Charity St John's Newington Tribune Trust Frederick Smith & St John'5 Newland CRANSWICK GREGGS Vision. Mission & Values Ourvlslon A flourishing, resourced and resourceful, interdependent community where- out of their relationship with Jesus- people live a more expansive life, full of grace, peace, hope, purpose and love. Our Mlsslon To investour lives in under-resourced, marginalised, urban communities, usingJesus' incarnation as our model. We look to nurture the assets of the community, working together to: address its needs, heal its wounds, pay particular regard to its often ignored young people, and attentively partner in God's transformingwork. Core Valu•s To be Christ centered To live and work holistically To work relationally To promotejustice To live simply To serve and be served Lovel st•ff T•am lona & lan Dyson- Team Leaders Stuart Brown- Youth & Community Worker Gemma Ahmed Youth & Community Worker Chris &Anna Hembury- Mission Partners Jill Keegan-Administrator Board of Trust••s Andy Dorton- Chair Jill Barton Safeguarding Stephen Moore- Treasurer Andy Tillotson Sam Donaldson David Milns R•slst•r•d Charlty No. 1050216 Contact D•talls clo Boulevard Baptist Church Gordon Street, Hull, HU3 3HJ Partn•rshlps 01482 221059 office@hullyfc.co.uk IJ i IJ. I I IExpresslon CHURCH MISSION SOCIETY www.hullyfc.co.uk ## **Financial Report (Financial year Jan - Dec 2024)** ## **Hull YFC** ## **Receipts and Payments Accounts for the year ending 31 December 2024** Registered Charity No. 1050216 **----- Start of picture text -----**
Total Unrestricted Total Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds 2024 2023
Brought forward 57,686 58,910 116,596 121,257
Total Unrestricted Total Restricted Total Total
Receipts
Funds Funds 2024 2023
Church Gifts 553 2,230 2,783 2,926
Individual Gifts 21,822 2,965 24,787 30,358
Trust Gifts 0 20,004 20,004 39,568
Event Contributions 0 1,514 1,514 1,641
Regular Activity Charges 1,025 0 1,025 980
Fundraised 0 293 293 115
Tax Reclaim 1,615 0 1,615 2,081
Parish Hall 5,476 5,000 10,476 3,797
Matt's House 0 6,109 6,109 5,195
Sycamore Gardening 7,964 0 7,964 44,803
Interest 1,608 0 1,608 611
Total 40,063 38,115 78,178 132,075
Total Unrestricted Total Restricted Total Total
Expenditure
Funds Funds 2024 2023
Wages 44,133 24,522 68,655 61,591
Other Personnel 959 0 959 2,339
Office/Admin 6,388 0 6,388 6,784
Activity Costs 10,068 23,659 33,727 27,749
Sycamore Gardening 7,488 350 7,838 38,273
Total 69,036 48,531 117,567 136,736
Surplus / Deficit on Year (28,973) (10,416) (39,389) (4,661)
Fund Transfers 2,766 (2,766) 0 0
Carried Forward 31,479 45,728 77,207 116,596
Statement of Assets and Liabilities at 31 December 2024
Total Unrestricted Total Restricted Total Total
Funds Funds 2024 2023
HSBC Bank 14,261 0 14,261 32,775
CO-OP Bank 6,347 5,728 12,075 33,288
Shawbrook 0 40,000 40,000 40,000
Charity Bank 10,868 0 10,868 10,525
Petty Cash 3 0 3 8
Total 31,479 45,728 77,207 116,596
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## **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees** Charity Name HULL YFC **On accounts for the year** 31 DECEMBER 2024 **Charity no** 1050216 **ended (if any) Set out on pages** ATTACHED (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 December 2024. **Responsibilities and** As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the **basis of report** accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and, in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. **Independent** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have **examiner's statement** come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or - the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. **Date:** 10 JUNE 2025 **Signed: Name:** ANDREW PYKE **Relevant professional** CHARTERED ACCOUNTANT **qualification(s) or body (if any): Address:** 118 ELLERKER RISE, WILLERBY, EAST YORKSHIRE, HU10 6EU 1 **Oct 2018** **IER** ## **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose** . 2 **Oct 2018** **IER**