Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] January 2021 To 31[st] December 2021 Charity name: Leek Town Centre Youth Project
Charity registration number: 1063137
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The Charity’s objects (‘the Objects’) are: 1. To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for the recreation or other leisure time occupations of young persons resident in Leek who have need of such facilities, with the object of improving their conditions of life. 2. To advance the education of children and young persons through leisure time activity so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities that they may grow to maturity as individuals and members of society. 3. To promote such other charitable purpose for the benefit of young persons resident in Leek as the committee in their absolute discretion think fit. |
| 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 |
We provided a safe welcoming drop-in centre off the streets with activities supporting basic life-skills to less- advantaged and vulnerable teenagers at our rented Youth cafe - @21 The Young Peoples’ Place in Market Street, Leek. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Our trustees had due regard to the commission’s public benefit guidance when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance was relevant |
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Achievements and Performance
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| 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 | During 2021, dependent on Covid-19 regulations we have run - • An emergency contact phone line to allow our young people to speak to a professional youth worker about any concerns • Detached working sessions with two youth workers walking around the town making contact with youngsters to allow them face-to-face support. • A series of energetic outdoor activities to allow them social contact and to improve their mental and physical health and self-confidence. • Drop-in sessions at our Youth café that provides a safe and welcoming place where less- advantaged and vulnerable teenagers can socialise off the streets and enjoy activities, support and advice from trained youth workers. We have a café/kitchen plus TV/media facilities, a pool table, together with sofas other comfortable seating at our rented base. Our drop-in, which opens on at least two evenings a week, positively engages our young people. The activities range from games sessions, cooking skills workshops to school holiday activities. We do basic life-skills work with advice around drugs, alcohol and sexual health often using quizzes and have a role in preventing anti- social behaviour locally |
Financial Review
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Review of the charity’s Para 1.21 Our award of Lottery funding has
financial position at the helped us to make a substantial surplus
end of the period making our financial position more
secure than in previous years
Statement explaining the Para 1.22 We recognise the value of holding the
policy for holding reserves recommended amount of reserves to
stating why they are held deal with un-anticipated costs and,
lottery grant notwithstanding, the
unreliable nature of our income mostly
based on grants and donations. Our
receipt of Lottery funding has enabled
us to implement our policy to do so.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £20,000
Reasons for holding zero Para 1.22 Not applicable
reserves
Details of fund materially Para 1.24 Not applicable
in deficit
Explanation of any Para 1.23 Not applicable
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
going concern
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Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | 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 | We are a community-based charity run by volunteers and representatives of local councils, churches and the police. Management committee members who display continuing interest and commitment to our activities may be elected to be a trustee, at our AGM. |
Reference and Administrative details
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Charity name Leek Town Centre Youth Project
Other name the charity @21 The Young Peoples’ Place
uses
Registered charity number 1063137
Charity’s principal address Correspondence address: c/o 22, Westfields, Leek
Staffordshire ST13 5LP
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Name of person (or
Dates acted if not for
Trustee name Office (if any) body) entitled to appoint
whole year
trustee (if any)
Dennis Johnson Chairman AGM
Roy Gregg Secretary As above
Alison Dodd Treasurer As above
Jane Tattersall Lead on Policy & As above
Pastoral matters
Cllr. Brian As above
Johnson
Cllr. Susan As above
Coleman
Mahfooz Ahmad As above
Dorothy Biddulph As above
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– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name None Not applicable
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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Trustee name Dates acted if not for
whole year
Dennis Johnson
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