Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/092024 To 31/08/2025
Charity name: Netherseal Young Farmers Club
Charity registration number: 1061973
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects and in the interests of social welfare of such persons to provide facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupations. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Young Farmers is an organisation dedicated to supporting young people in agriculture, homecrafts and the countryside and provides a unique opportunity for members to develop skills, travel abroad, compete in a varied and extensive competitions programme and enhance their social welfare. The club committee work hard to compile a programme of activities to suit member’s needs, they also work with members to develop their strengths and help to develop and contribute to the overall success of Leicestershire and Rutland Young Farmers and the National Association of Young Farmers’Clubs. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance during the year. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | |
|---|---|
| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on grant making |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The club rely on volunteers to assist with the running of the club, including events and competitions. Volunteers give up their time to help the organisation to be successful. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The Club had an excellent year, achieving some fantastic results in the Leicestershire County Area competitions as well as making it through to East Midlands area and National finals in multiple competitions. The club came a very close second place in this years County Rally with losing out to a club who put 110% into all their competitions and made it hard to beat. As well as making it to National finals in many Competitions we also got multiple nominations at the National Young Farmers Achiever Awards, with our chairman, a member and the Club listed in the top 5 finalists in the country, with one coming runner up. The Club was a finalist in the Community Spirit award, we received this nomination for our fantastic efforts for Fundraising during this year, raising a staggering amount of money for local and national Charities. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Welcoming new juniors to the club and getting them involved in fundraising, organising and participating in the running of the club, giving them the experience to gain confidence and skills to benefit themselves and the club. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Planned and hosted multiple fundraising events that were all incredibly successful. They included our Annual Tractor Run, Spring Party and Bonfire Nights. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | With generated funds we were able to give back to the members by purchasing stocks of clothing and accessories for activities such as Tug of War (boots and tops) and Sports (clothing), of which both made it to National finals. |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Reviewed by independent peers |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | In emergency cases for the long term benefit of the Club |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Proportionate to the turnover of the club |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution adopted 5th December 1994 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | An unincorporated association |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are appointed or re-appointed annually at the Annual General Meeting in September |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Such training policies set out by the National Federation of Young Farmers and also aided by the Leicestershire Federation of Young Farmers |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Netherseal Young Farmers Club is affiliated to Leicestershire & Rutland Young Farmers and the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs based at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Netherseal Young Farmers Club |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1061973 |
| Charity’s principal address | Brooksby College, Brooksby, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2LJ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosanna Bryan | Treasurer | |||
| Christopher Vero | GroupLeader | |||
| Laura Davies | Secretary | |||
| Joe Hilyer | Chairman | |||
| Rebecca Busby | GroupLeader | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
||
|---|---|---|
| Rosanna Bryan | Christopher Vero | |
Treasurer |
Group Leader | |
| 21/01/2026 | ||
| 21/01/2026 |
BALANCE SHEET AS OF 31ST AUGUST 2025
INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR PERIOD ENDING 31ST AUGUST 2025
| INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR PERIOD ENDING 31ST AUGUST 2025 | INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR PERIOD ENDING 31ST AUGUST 2025 | INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR PERIOD ENDING 31ST AUGUST 2025 |
|---|---|---|
| Club President: Club Chairman: Club Secretary: Club Treasurer: Rosanna Bryan Phil Busby Joe Hilyer Laura Davies |
||
| Activity | Income | Expenditure |
| Membership | 4,435.00 | 6,743.80 |
| Club Dinner & Dance | 9,790.00 | 10,732.25 |
| CountyDinner And Dance | 2,200.00 | 2,310.00 |
| Skegness | 4,360.00 | 4,500.00 |
| Previousyears club clothing (TOW + rallyTops) | 600.00 | 1,901.10 |
| Club ClothingYF24/25 | 4,678.50 | 4,204.00 |
| Bow Ties,Ties and TeaTowels | 731.86 | 1,465.20 |
| Meetings | 1,345.00 | 1,751.81 |
| Previousyears meetingexpenses | 825.00 | |
| FundraisingFY24/25 | 35,010.85 | 28,586.83 |
| Donations frompreviousyears Fundraising | 11,066.65 | |
| Other | 2,143.03 | 895.00 |
| 65,294.24 | 74,981.64 |
Surplus/(Loss) for the year -9,687.40
| Current Assets | ||
|---|---|---|
| Current Account | 38,347.18 | |
| Savings Account | 8,860.01 | |
| CharityAccount | 16,761.94 | |
| Cash | 467.42 | |
| 64,436.55 | ||
| Unpresented cheques | 30,173.13 | |
| Uncleared receipts | 0.00 | 34,263.42 |
| Accumulated Funds | ||
| At 1st September 2024 | ||
| Current Account | 5,806.99 | |
| Savings Account | 8,738.04 | |
| CharityAccount | 29,405.79 | |
| 43,950.82 | ||
| Unpresented cheques | ||
| Uncleared receipts | ||
| Surplus/(Loss)for theyear | -9,687.40 |
I certify that the accounts show a true statement of the affairs of Netherseal & District YFC, as shown by the information supplied to me, for the year ending 31 August 2025.
Treasurer
Accounts Examiner
Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/092024 To 31/08/2025
Charity name: Netherseal Young Farmers Club
Charity registration number: 1061973
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance the education of young members of the public in agriculture, home crafts, country life and related subjects and in the interests of social welfare of such persons to provide facilities for recreation and other leisure time occupations. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Young Farmers is an organisation dedicated to supporting young people in agriculture, homecrafts and the countryside and provides a unique opportunity for members to develop skills, travel abroad, compete in a varied and extensive competitions programme and enhance their social welfare. The club committee work hard to compile a programme of activities to suit member’s needs, they also work with members to develop their strengths and help to develop and contribute to the overall success of Leicestershire and Rutland Young Farmers and the National Association of Young Farmers’Clubs. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The Trustees have complied with their duty to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s public benefit guidance during the year. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | |
|---|---|
| Para 1.38 | |
| Policy on grant making |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
|---|---|---|
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The club rely on volunteers to assist with the running of the club, including events and competitions. Volunteers give up their time to help the organisation to be successful. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The Club had an excellent year, achieving some fantastic results in the Leicestershire County Area competitions as well as making it through to East Midlands area and National finals in multiple competitions. The club came a very close second place in this years County Rally with losing out to a club who put 110% into all their competitions and made it hard to beat. As well as making it to National finals in many Competitions we also got multiple nominations at the National Young Farmers Achiever Awards, with our chairman, a member and the Club listed in the top 5 finalists in the country, with one coming runner up. The Club was a finalist in the Community Spirit award, we received this nomination for our fantastic efforts for Fundraising during this year, raising a staggering amount of money for local and national Charities. |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Welcoming new juniors to the club and getting them involved in fundraising, organising and participating in the running of the club, giving them the experience to gain confidence and skills to benefit themselves and the club. |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Planned and hosted multiple fundraising events that were all incredibly successful. They included our Annual Tractor Run, Spring Party and Bonfire Nights. |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | With generated funds we were able to give back to the members by purchasing stocks of clothing and accessories for activities such as Tug of War (boots and tops) and Sports (clothing), of which both made it to National finals. |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Reviewed by independent peers |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | In emergency cases for the long term benefit of the Club |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Proportionate to the turnover of the club |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
||
|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution adopted 5th December 1994 |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | An unincorporated association |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Trustees are appointed or re-appointed annually at the Annual General Meeting in September |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | Such training policies set out by the National Federation of Young Farmers and also aided by the Leicestershire Federation of Young Farmers |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | Netherseal Young Farmers Club is affiliated to Leicestershire & Rutland Young Farmers and the National Federation of Young Farmers’ Clubs based at Stoneleigh Park, Warwickshire. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Netherseal Young Farmers Club |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1061973 |
| Charity’s principal address | Brooksby College, Brooksby, Melton Mowbray, Leicestershire, LE14 2LJ |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee(if any) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rosanna Bryan | Treasurer | |||
| Christopher Vero | GroupLeader | |||
| Laura Davies | Secretary | |||
| Joe Hilyer | Chairman | |||
| Rebecca Busby | GroupLeader | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
|---|---|---|
| adviser |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
||
|---|---|---|
| Rosanna Bryan | Christopher Vero | |
Treasurer |
Group Leader | |
| 21/01/2026 | ||
| 21/01/2026 |