Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From: 1st January 2025 to: 31[st] December 2025
Charity name: Leek Town Centre Youth Project Charity registration number: 1063137
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | SORP reference | |
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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. We hold sessions on two nights a week (as well as the positive activities on a number of weekends). We typically see 20 young people in an evening session. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | We can confirm that ourtrustees had due regard to the commission’s public benefit guidance when exercising any powers or duties to which the guidance was relevant |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | Not applicable |
| 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. We currently work with a group of 12 volunteers. All are familiar with our Safeguarding Policy. |
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 | 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 and on Saturdays, positively engages our young people. The activities range from games sessions, cooking skills workshops to school holiday activities. We provide a number of outdoor activities to promote fitness, build confidence and teamwork skills in our youngsters. We do basic life-skills work with advice around drugs, alcohol and sexual health often using quizzes. We have worked with 168 discrete individuals in the submission period, and organised 27 positive activities. In terms of wider societal benefits: (a) We have watched with pleasure as the majority of the young people we work with have grown in confidence to be fine young people. One of our service users was even elected as a County Councillor recently; (b) Staffordshire Police is very enthusiastic about the contribution we make to reducing anti-social behaviour in the town. Through the Police & Crime Commissioner’s office, we have received grants towards our work, and PCSOs often join us on our activities. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
Para 1.41 Achievements against objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other
Financial Review
| inancial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Through active and careful fundraising, we have built up a strong financial cushion, to give us resilience in the event of financial shocks. Indeed, at the end of 2025 our position was the strongest it has been for a number of 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 | £40,000 |
| 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 |
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: |
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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. |
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 | |
| 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 |
| 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 Please ensure the list below is up to date.
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| 1 | Jane Tattersall | Chair | ||
| 2 | Roy Gregg | Building manager |
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| 3 | Alison Dodd | Treasurer | ||
| 4 | Alex Kenneth | |||
| 5 | Jason Moody | |||
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Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name Not applicable
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Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
| Trustee name | Dates acted if not for whole year | |
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
| Description of the assets held in this capacity |
Not applicable |
| Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects |
Not applicable |
| Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets |
Not applicable |
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Type of | Name | Address |
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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
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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| 1063137 Leek Town Centre Youth Project Receipts and payments accounts 01/01/2025 31/12/2025 To For the period from CC16a ~~oo~~7 |
1063137 Leek Town Centre Youth Project Receipts and payments accounts 01/01/2025 31/12/2025 To For the period from CC16a ~~oo~~7 |
1063137 Leek Town Centre Youth Project Receipts and payments accounts 01/01/2025 31/12/2025 To For the period from CC16a ~~oo~~7 |
1063137 Leek Town Centre Youth Project Receipts and payments accounts 01/01/2025 31/12/2025 To For the period from CC16a ~~oo~~7 |
1063137 Leek Town Centre Youth Project Receipts and payments accounts 01/01/2025 31/12/2025 To For the period from CC16a ~~oo~~7 |
1063137 Leek Town Centre Youth Project Receipts and payments accounts 01/01/2025 31/12/2025 To For the period from CC16a ~~oo~~7 |
1063137 Leek Town Centre Youth Project Receipts and payments accounts 01/01/2025 31/12/2025 To For the period from CC16a ~~oo~~7 |
1063137 Leek Town Centre Youth Project Receipts and payments accounts 01/01/2025 31/12/2025 To For the period from CC16a ~~oo~~7 |
1063137 Leek Town Centre Youth Project Receipts and payments accounts 01/01/2025 31/12/2025 To For the period from CC16a ~~oo~~7 |
1063137 Leek Town Centre Youth Project Receipts and payments accounts 01/01/2025 31/12/2025 To For the period from CC16a ~~oo~~7 |
1063137 Leek Town Centre Youth Project Receipts and payments accounts 01/01/2025 31/12/2025 To For the period from CC16a ~~oo~~7 |
1063137 Leek Town Centre Youth Project Receipts and payments accounts 01/01/2025 31/12/2025 To For the period from CC16a ~~oo~~7 |
1063137 Leek Town Centre Youth Project Receipts and payments accounts 01/01/2025 31/12/2025 To For the period from CC16a ~~oo~~7 |
1063137 Leek Town Centre Youth Project Receipts and payments accounts 01/01/2025 31/12/2025 To For the period from CC16a ~~oo~~7 |
1063137 Leek Town Centre Youth Project Receipts and payments accounts 01/01/2025 31/12/2025 To For the period from CC16a ~~oo~~7 |
1063137 Leek Town Centre Youth Project Receipts and payments accounts 01/01/2025 31/12/2025 To For the period from CC16a ~~oo~~7 |
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| Section A Receipts and payments | Section A Receipts and payments | ||||||||||||||||||
| Unrestricted funds |
Restricted funds |
Restricted | Endowment funds |
Endowment | Total funds | Last year | |||||||||||||
| to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | to the nearest £ | ||||||||||||||
| A1 Receipts | |||||||||||||||||||
| Donations / Grants | 66,416 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 66,416 | 66,416 | 17,194 | 17,194 | ||||||||
| Young people contributions | 245 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 245 | 245 | 220 | 220 | ||||||||
| User Groups | 330 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 330 | 330 | 330 | 330 | ||||||||
| Fundraising | 1,074 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,074 | 1,074 | 6,427 | 6,427 | ||||||||
| Bank interest | 435 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 435 | 435 | 494 | 494 | ||||||||
| DAF gifted workshop | 525 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 525 | 525 | - | - | ||||||||
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| Sub total(Gross income for | (Gross income for | ||||||||||||||||||
| AR) | AR)69,025 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 69,025 | 69,025 | 24,665 | 24,665 | ||||||||
| A2 Asset and investment sales, | |||||||||||||||||||
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| Sub total | Sub total - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | ||||||||
| Total receipts | 69,025 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 69,025 | 69,025 | 24,665 | |||||||||
| A3 Payments | |||||||||||||||||||
| Youth Workers | 25,593 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 25,593 | 25,593 | 21,389 | 21,389 | ||||||||
| Activities | 5,026 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 5,026 | 5,026 | 7,805 | 7,805 | ||||||||
| Services and equipment | 3,573 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 3,573 | 3,573 | 588 | 588 | ||||||||
| Electricity/gas | 1,227 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,227 | 1,227 | 1,692 | 1,692 | ||||||||
| Insurance | 427 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 427 | 427 | 398 | 398 | ||||||||
| Cleaning and sundries | 1,388 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 1,388 | 1,388 | 1,158 | 1,158 | ||||||||
| Telephone and internet | 682 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 682 | 682 | - | - | ||||||||
| Water and sewerage | 369 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 369 | 369 | 671 | 671 | ||||||||
| Admin / Social media | 268 | 268 | 268 | 455 | 455 | ||||||||||||||
| Fundraising | 2,396 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 2,396 | 2,396 | 2,138 | 2,138 | ||||||||
| **Sub total ** | 40,949 | - | - | - | - | - | - | 40,949 | 40,949 | 36,294 | 36,294 | ||||||||
| A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total payments 40,949 - - 40,949 36,294 ———~~——~~ |
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| Net of receipts/(payments) | 28,076 | 28,076 | - | - | - | - | - 28,076 | - 28,076 | - 28,076 | - 28,076 | - 28,076 | - 28,076 | - 28,076 | - 11,629 | |||||
| A5 Transfers between funds | A5 Transfers between funds | - | - | - - | - - | - - | - - | - - | - - | - - | - | - | - | - | |||||
| A6 Cash funds last year end | A6 Cash funds last year end | 59,371 | 59,371 | - - | - - | - - | - - | - - | - - | - - | 59,371 | 59,371 | 71,000 | ||||||
| Cash funds this year end | Cash funds this year end | 87,447 | 87,447 | - | - | - | - | - 87,447 | - 87,447 | - 87,447 | - 87,447 | - 87,447 | - 87,447 | 59,371 |
CCXX R1 accounts (SS)
04/03/2026
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
| Categories Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees B5 Liabilities B3 Investment assets B2 Other monetary assets B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use B1 Cash funds |
Details Details Total cash funds (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Cash at bank Cash in hand Details Details Details Signature |
Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ 87,295 - 152 - - - 87,447 - OK OK Unrestricted funds Restricted funds to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - Fund to which asset belongs Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional) - - - - - Print Name |
Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - |
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| - | |||
| OK | |||
| Endowment funds to nearest £ - - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - Current value (optional) - - - - - - - - - When due (optional) Date of approval |
CCXX R2 accounts (SS)
04/03/2026
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Independent examiner's report on the accounts
Section A Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the trustees Leek Town Centre Youth Project On accounts for the year 31 December 2025 Charity no 1063137 ended (if any) Set out on pages 3 (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 / 12 /2025.
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 (other than that disclosed below *) which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or
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the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or
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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.
Signed: Date: 04/03/2026 Name: CLAIRE HAMBLETON Relevant professional FCCA FCA qualification(s) or body (if any):
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Address:
CHERRY TREE COURT, CROSS STREET, LEEK, STAFFORDSHIRE, ST13 6BL
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 .
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