Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 1st January 2022 to: 31[st] December 2022
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. We also run trips and outdoor activities to build up team work and the confidence and well- being of our youngsters. Our sessions are appreciated by the local |
| police for their contribution to reducing anti- social behaviour in our town centre |
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| 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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SORP reference |
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | All aspects of our administration and routine maintenance work at our base are carried out at no cost to the charity by volunteers. Volunteers also assist our self-employed County-trained Youth workers when they run sessions for our young people either at our base or on outside activities |
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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 |
Para 1.20 | 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 trainedyouth workers. |
| the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
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 and on Saturdays, 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 |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review award
| Financial Review award |
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We are in the third and final year of our Lottery funding which has helped us to achieve a substantial surplus making our financial position more secure than in previous years |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We recognise the value of holding the recommended amount of reserves to deal with un-anticipated costs, and our receipt of Lottery funding has enabled us to implement our policy to do so. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £20,029 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | Not applicable |
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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 |
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| 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
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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. |
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Leek Town Centre Youth Project |
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| Other name the charity uses | @21 The Young Peoples’Place |
| Registered charity number | 1063137 |
| Charity’s principal address | 21 Market Street Leek Staffordshire ST13 6 HX This is not our correspondence address – see contact information |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Dennis Johnson | Chairman | |||
| RoyGregg | Secretary | |||
| Alison Dodd | Treasurer | |||
| Jane Tattersall | Lead on policy and pastoral matters. |
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| Susan Coleman | ||||
| Brian Johnson | ||||
| DorothyBiddulph | ||||
| Mahfooz Ahmad | ||||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Not applicable
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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| Not applicable | ||
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Not applicable held in this capacity
Name and objects of the Not applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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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
Not applicable
Other optional information
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