Wycombe
YOUTH
FOR CHRIST
Annual Report 2021

Contents
Who We Are & How We Operate
Page 2
A Review of 2020
Page 3
2020-2021: Goals & Developments
Page 7
Finances & Accounts
Financial Review 2020
Summary Financials (2016-2021)
Page 8
Page 8
Page 9
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Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2020
Receipts and Payments
Statement of Funds as at 31" December 2020
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Page 11
Page 11
Page 12
Wycombe Youth For Christ Account Examination Report Page 13
Reference & Administration Details
Page 14
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Who We Are & How We Operate
Wycombe Youth for Christ is a charity established in accordance with a constitution
adopted on 13th May 1997.
Charitable Objectives
a) To promote the Christian faith and to proclaim the gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ
throughout the world and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of the
foregoing) in High Wycombe (Buckinghamshire) and its environs.
b) To promote and encourage the Christian evangelisation of young people throughout the
world and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) in High
Wycombe (Buckinghamshire) and its environs.
c) To promote and encourage positive Christian living.
d)To relieve poverty and sickness thereby demonstrating the gospel of Jesus Christ.
Organisational details
The charity works with children and young people aged between 5-18 years old. There is
a Director, paid Staff and a dedicated team of volunteers.
Governance
The Trustees meet on a regular basis with the Director to manage the work of the charity,
with other meetings held on an ad hoc basis.
The Trustees are appointed on 3-year terms by members at the Annual General Meeting.
Trustees must agree with the doctrinal statement issued by the national umbrella
organisation, British Youth for Christ. The usual process followed in appointing Trustees is
for the existing Trustees to approach a person whom they believe would bring to the
trustee body useful skills and attributes. The Trustees will either co-opt them until they can
be appointed by members at a General Meeting or propose them for appointment at a
General Meeting.
There is no formal training for Trustees, other than giving them access to previous meeting
minutes and policy documentation. As Trustees are prominent members of the local
Christian community and have an established interest in Children's and Youth Work, they
will be aware of the work undertaken by Wycombe Youth for Christ.
The Trustees believe that in order for the trustee body to operate effectively there should
be no more than 6 Trustees. Currently there are 5 Trustees, and we seeking I more.
Public Interest
The Trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity
Commission in respect of public benefit. They consider that the achievements for the past
year clearly demonstrate that WYFC have fulfilled the requirement for providing a benefit
to the public.
Reserves Policy
The Trustees have felt the appropriate level of reserves to be at least 3 months. regular
expenditure, which is currently in the region of £24,000. Our free reserves at the year-end
were £32,565 (unrestricted funds),. totalling £69,968 (with restricted funds).
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Review of 2020
Director's Report by Erica Holt
As many people will have said, this last year is like nothing we
haver ever experienced. We had no idea in March 2020, how
long restrictions would last or what the long-term impact would
be. As we progressed through the year, national restrictions
eased, then tightened, and a variety of strategies created to
cope with the changing landscape.
This constant changing context was challenging in many ways, but the year enabled us to
'get off the treadmill,. All our ministry had encompassed until that point was a delight and
joy, and we had many an opportunity to share the Good News of Jesus. However. 2020
enabled us to step back and reflect on what we were doing, and seek God for what we
could do in the midst of lockdown and for the future. This season has been invaluable to
us.
2020 has enabled us to connect with schools, children, young people and churches in
different ways. We've sought to connect and support schools differently - focusing on
providing resources online through our website, often creating bespoke materials. We've
connected with children and young people directly and outside of the school environment
through our social media and creating The Zone @ Home to deliver discipleship resources
directly into homes and creating conversations with families. Whether you love it or hate
it, Zoom has been an amazing tool for enabling us to stay connected to churches and
supporters, and indeed within the Team itself. We've dreamed and created new projects,
including Detached Youth Work and Make Your Mark (a discipleship and leadership
course)., both of which will be up and running in 2021.
During the year, as we have previously, we've sought to seek God for His direction and
leading, not just for the day-to-day ministry but for our future. The prayer meetings we
have had with supporters and our season of Prayer in January, have been integral to this.
In discussion with the Trustees, we are heeding the words that God has given, and know
that He is asking us to step out in faith into His calling, and to wait and see what he will do.
These are very exciting times, although not without risk, but we know that we have a faithful
and awesome God who we trust and put our faith in, knowing that he is
able to do
immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within
us
(Ephesians 3..20 NIV) and all the glory and praise are His alone.
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Darren Phillips: Schools & Outreach Worker
2020, as you are all aware, has been a year like no otherl In March
schools closed and our face-to-face ministry with children and young
people stopped. But thankfully we didn't we were able to continue
to work, adapting to the new circumstances.
Praise God for Social Medial The time allowed us to increase our
presence online and connecting with young people, some who we may
not have had contact with before. Those who follow us on social media will have noticed
more videos, pictures, polls and devotionals, as we connected with young people we
couldn't meet with. We moved to create resources and videos based on work we would
be doing face-to-face, and offering them for use by schools.
One of areas of work I worked on developing, was adapting a mentoring course, called Life,
into an online video resource for young people. It explores different skills, knowledge and
understanding that help to enable young people thrive in life. A resource and focus that is
important.
Our Schools ministry started to return in the Autumn term, with our first opportunity being
mentoring. It was so encouraging that, while schools were being cautious in their approach,
they saw the importance of our support and were keen for us to return.
One of the highlights of the year was in mentoring- specifically, two young people I spoke
with about controlling anger. We talked through a number of strategies to manage and
control their emotions, and used the Bible verse
a gentle answer turns away anger
(Proverbs 15'.1). Both young people returned the following week, excited about how they
had applied this verse and responded with a'gentle answer, which had resulted in beneficial
conversations.
Looking back, l am so
thankful that God continued
to guide us throughout this
unique year. The pandemic
will no doubt continue to
have an impact on
our
ministry over the coming
months too.
Once verse
have clung on to is 'And w
know that in all things Go
works for the good of thos
who love him, who have bee
called
according to
purpose, (Romans 8'.28). Go
has worked for good in 2020.
allowing us to adapt our
ministry and continue to
support children and young
people
through
the
pandemic. and, I believe. He
will continue to work for good
as we move on through 2021.

Rebecca Hawes: Children's & Youth Worker
Always be prepared to give an answer to everyone who asks you to
give the reason for the hope that you have., (I Peter 3.'15)
We have hope, even in the midst of a global pandemic and the ongoing
restrictions it has caused. That hope is Jesus, and our heart is to share
His message of hope and love with children and young people across
High Wycombe and the surrounding areas. In 2020, whilst that message of hope remains
the same. the way in which we communicate it has changed dramaticallyl With schools being
closed or unable to accept visitors for a significant period of time, we have had to get a little
more creativel
With after-school clubs unable to run in-person, The Zone @ Home, was born
our virtual
club aimed at children in Key Stage 2. For each series, we have delivered activity packs to
all those registered whilst also making the content freely available on our website. It has
been a real joy, when delivering packs, to have opportunity to have a chat on the doorstep
with families. An absolute highlight has to be one child greeting me bouncing with
excitement at hearing from The Zone Clubl Another parent shared how much their child had
enjoyed the activity packs, and told us that she had highlighted the resource to other parentsl
Another area of work that we have invested time and energy into is our Social Media.
Throughout this last year we are only too aware of the increase in time that people spent
online., so, we took opportunity to really seek God for how we can best use the platforms
available to continue sharing His message of hope. Our social media posts have been vast
and varied with inspirational quotes, fun facts, ideas to ponder and many videos of the team
taking on some silly challengesl
Alongside these, our Vitalise Devotional videos have continued with the aim of equipping
and encouraging young people in their faith. Over the last few months, we have taken the
opportunity to reflect on the Christian faith and the hope we have, even in the midst of a
pandemic. asking many of the big questions that have been wrestled with during this season.
By nature of social media. it can at times be hard to see the impact an individual posts have
on those whose see it, but we have been so encouraged by some of the feedback that we
have received. Our hope and prayer in it all is that the posts and videos shared will be a
spring board for young people to ask their own questions and to explore for themselves who
Jesus is and the hope that can be found in Him.
One final highlight has to be getting back into schoolsl After a year of working remotely, it
was a delight to be invited back into school to lead in-person assemblies for year group
bubbles. It was wonderful to receive such a warm welcome from the school and to be
recognised by so many of the students.
It has been a very different year to any that have gone before, and a very different year to
anything I could possibly have imagined. But nevertheless, it is as ever a joy and a privilege
to be a part of all that God is doing in and through Wycombe Youth for Christ.
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Gemma Glbblns: Schools & Outreach Worker
It is with a grateful heart that am able I reflect on all that this year has
encompassed for me,. including my role within the team at Wycombe
Youth for Christ and how God has continued to provide many
opportunities 'to take and be good neLvs, in relevant ways, to children
and young people in the wider Wycombe area.,
The summer term of 2020 began with the creation of resources to support
the transition for children moving from primary to secondary school. This support would
normally have been delivered face-to-face through small group mentoring or whole class
sessions. But without the ability this year to be face-to-face in schools, we chose instead
to create digital resources that encompassed our material through short videos and activity
sheets. These were made available for free on our website and we used social media
platforms and personal contacts to highlight the availability of these resources. As a result,
they were also used by schools that we have not previously had connection with and we
were greatly encouraged by the positive feedback we received from schools and families
about how they were being used.
Another area I have had the privilege to be involved in, has been the development of
assembly resources to support the relationship we have with the children and young people
within schools. It is lovely to know these resources are well received by children and young
people when we are given feedback from one school - 'The children loved the firstassembly
videol We had a review of the term today and many asked to watch it again.,
One of the highlights of the year for me, has been the opportunity to support children and
young people through our I:1 mentoring programme in both primary and secondary
schools. The privilege of being able to listen, support and encourage young people as they
journey through the experiences in their lives, is both challenging and rewarding. It is
always lovely to hear that the young people appreciate and look forward to the time we
are able to spend with them.
It has also been a great privilege to spend time praying for our schools, staff, students and
the wider community at regular points throughout the year. To gather prayer requests
from schools and to offer these in prayer alongside many of our supporters has been a
wonderful experience.
It is therefore with great anticipation that I look to the pathway ahead- to all the
opportunities that God has planned for us to be involved in and to step out with boldness
and confidence knowing 'The Lord himself will go before you. He will be with you. He will
't be afraid.
uteronomy 31..8 (1

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Future Goals & Developments
Goals for 2021
l. Continue with, and develop, our Schools Work.
2. Support and equip children and young people in their exploration of, and faith in,
Jesus Christ.
3. Support Churches in their Schools, Children's & Youth Ministries.
4. Facilitate children and young people connecting with the Church.
5. Continue to increase our supporter base and our income.
This coming year, there will be a number of core elements within our work that will remain.
Within our Schools Ministry, our challenge is managing the growth, especially as we have a
number of 'new' schools approaching us for support.
We are continuing to develop our direct work with young people. The Detached Youth
Work and Make Your Mark (the latter part of a new larger project being developed) will
join our existing social media presence and Vitalise Youth Project.
Our relationships with Churches and Supporters continue to be at the forefront and we will
be delighted to restart working with our Church Representatives Team as churches reopen.
Each of the CR Team provides an excellent relationship and point of communication within
their churches,. may we say thank you to everyone involved in this.
As we look to the future, we may be called Wycombe Youth For Christ, but we are seeking
how we can support and connect with those in the wider area. We already have a number
of opportunities that indicate this is part of God's plan for us. In order to achieve this
growth, we are also reviewing our team resources and will be increasing the team in 2021.
Page 7 of 14

Financial Review 2020
The accounts for 2020 are shown on pages 11 to 12. On page 12 there are notes to explain
various aspects of the accounts. Once again, we set a budget in faith requiring us to receive
additional income in our general fund to meet the level of work that we felt God had called
us to. For 2020 this sum amounted to £1500 per month. Despite the strains caused by the
Covid-19 pandemic God moved the hearts of our supporters and we were able to meet the
requirements of the budget in full.
The accounts for 2020 show that there was a surplus of £9,231 on the general fund for the
year, offset in part by a shortfall of £6,668 in restricted funds. This was due to timing
differences between the receipt of income (which is on an annual basis) and the incurring
of expenses for the mentoring programme. This shortfall is expected to increase in the
current year as the mentoring programme ramps up as. Whilst the grant was payable in
equal annual instalments, the costs are increasing year on year as the take-up of this service
by increases.
Pages 9and 10 contain a simplified statement showing income and expenditure for the
years 2016 to 2020, with our budgeted numbers for 2021. There are two graphs, one for
income and the other for expenditure, which illustrate the development of Wycombe Youth
for Christ's financial position over time.
For 2021, we continue to feel that God is calling us to work in excess of the amount which
we can cover from known sources of income. Therefore, we have once again made
provision for 'Special Donations, in the budget, at a rate of £1,500 per month. As before,
we will keep the budget under review throughout the year to ensure that we are continuing
to receive God's favour and adjust matters as necessary.
Please join with us in thanking God for his continued faithfulness in the provision of funds
and pray with us that He will continue to provide.
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Summary Financials (2016-2021)
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021 Budget
Church Support
Regular
One-off
17,856
12.068
18,776
6,002
18,496
8.440
18,076
7,657
19.W6
9.960
18,780
8.040
Total
29.924
24.778
26.936
25.733
28,966
26.820
Per￿n31 Support
Regular
One-off
19.632
11.569
18,629
5,295
19.024
7,011
19,934
11,948
20.370
16.881
20.390
7,080
Tax Reclaim
5.676
4,155
4,746
5,523
8,052
9.723
Total
36077
28,079
30.781
37,405
45,503
37.195
Special Donations
Trajning ScherDe 18ursary)
Church Salary Share
Grant for Mentorin9
Total Donations
489
18,500
630
11,008
24.000
12,475
24.000
13,461
24,000
14.265
24.000
14.935
24.000
67.431
87.865
94.192
101.088
112.534
121.448
Other Income
Total Income
6,752
74.183
3,873
91,738
1.382
95.574
2,159
103.247
591
180
121,628
Employment Expense
Olher Expense
Total Expense
61.782
10.926
74,099
75.418
11,650
77,208
10,196
98,164
12.400
128.853
18,794
72.708
85.812
87.068
87.404
110.564
147.647
Net Surplus/(Deficit)
1,475
5,926
8,506
15,843
2,561
(26,019)
Bank and Cash
38,131
47,372
52,873
68,794
70,901
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Summary Financials (2016-2021)
WYFC Income 2016 - 2021 (Budget)
140,000
120,000
ioo.000
80.000
60.000
40,000
20,000
I;I:l i I"1
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021 Budget
oother Income
Special Donations & Grants
Personal Support
Church Support
WYFC Expenses 2016 - 2021 (Budget)
160,000
140.000
120.000
100.000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
2016
2017
2018
2019
2020
2021 Budget
•Other Expense
•Employment Expense
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Accounts for the Year ended 31st December 2020
Receipts and Payments for the Year
Unrestricted
Funds
2020
2020
Restricted Funds
Total Funds
Total Fund5
2020
2020
2020
2020
2019
2019
Receipts
Gifts and Donations
Church Support
Person81 Support
Special Donations & Grants
Tax Reclaim
Total
Note
28,966
37.251
28,966
37.251
24,000
8,052
25.733
31.882
24.489
5,523
24.000
8,052
74.269
24.000
98.269
87.627
Incorne frorn Activities
Lighthouse
Children's Conferen
Working with Churches
1.200
14.265
14,265
13.901
Other
Total
519
14.265
14.265
15.620
Miscellaneous Income
591
591
Total Receipts
74,860
38,265
113,125
103,247
P8yrnents
staff Costs
Salaries and Nl Costs
Recruitment EKpenses
Staff Training
Total
Note
53.231
106
89
44.933
98,164
106
89
77.208
545
53.426
44,933
98,359
77,813
Activity Cost5
School Work
Lighthouse Expense
General Resources
Travel
Conference Expenses
Working with Churches
M155ions
Miscellaneous
Total
1.156
1.156
975
98
987
98
987
122
1488
290
290
197
2.535
2.535
2.893
Office Costs
Communications
Office Equiprnent
Insurance
Stationery
other Expenses
Total
1,093
2,089
763
220
419
1,093
2,089
763
220
419
1.260
1671
758
305
352
4.584
4.584
4.346
Premise5
Rent
730
1,238
679
339
730
1,238
679
339
730
1.094
210
318
Maintenance
Insuran
Total
2.986
2.986
2.352
Other Expenses
Executive Approved
Total
2100
2,100
2100
2.100
Total Payments
65,631
44,933
110.564
97,404
Net of RocÈipts Less Payments
9,229
(6,668)
2.561
15,843
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at
31st December 2020
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds
Total Funds
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
2020
2021
2021
Cash funds
Cash in Bank
Petty Cash
Total
Note
33,473
25
37.403
70,876
25
68,769
25
33,498
37.403
70,901
68,794
Other Asset5
Sundry Debtors
Inland Revenue & Othèrs
10
933
933
1,387
Net Current Assets
32.565
37.403
69,968
67,407
Total Assets
32.565
37.403
69.968
67.407
Funds brought forward
Adjustment to Opening Balance
23.336
44.071
67.407
51.561
Surplus/(deficitl for year
9,229
16,668)
2,561
15,843
Fund5 Carried Forward
32.565
37,403
69,968
67,407
Notes..
Any Church Income given as a gift towards training or activities provided by Wycombe Youth of
Christ is shown separately under income from activities.
2. All regular and one-off gifts from individual supporters,. any Gift Aid reclaimed is shown as Tax
Reclaim.
3. Tax Reclaim is the Gift Aid received during the year on general fund donations. Gift Aid is claimed in
the month following that in which the donations were received.
4. This income is comprised of gifts received from Lighthouses.
S. This is the cost of salaries, employers National Insurance contributions and employers pension
contributions for Erica Holt, Darren Phillips, Rebecca Hawes, Gemma Gibbins and Nicola Cousin.
6. Staff training includes attendance at the annual National Youth for Christ conference which all staff
are encouraged to attend.
7. 2 insurances are payable. A buildings policy and a combined lines policy (which also includes cover
for Public and Employee Liability and Trustee indemnity).
8. Executive approved expenses cover one-off items which are not budgeted and therefore require
specific approval by the Trustees.
9. These funds are held in a Barclays current account.
10. This is the total of Tax and National Insurance for December 2020 which was due and paid in
January 2021.
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Wycombe Youth For Christ
Account Examination Report
Mr Paul Brown
18 Moonstone Court
Dashwood Avenue
Hlgh Wycombe
Bucks
HP12 3FG
in
To the Trustees
I repori on 11)e accouiit5 01 tlie charity (or Il)e year ended 31 Oecember 2020.
Tho cl)arity s triislp.es are responsiblo lor the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider
that an audit is not roouifod lor tliis year under section 144(2) ol the Charities Act 2011 and that
an independent examination IS required.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and cxaminer
It Is my responsibilily to oxamine Ihe occounts undor section 145 of the above aci. following the
procedures la5d dowii by Ilie Cliarily Commission in their general directions vnder section
145{5)(b) ol that act, stating whethor particular matters have comc to my atterition.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and
a comparison ol the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any
unusual items or disclosufes in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees
concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that
would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is givèn as to whether the accounts
presor)t a 'tfue and lair view. and the report is limited to those matters set out in the following
statement.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with rny examination. no matter has corne to my attention:
(l) which gives me reasonable tause to belleve that in any material respect the requirements..
To keep accounting records in accordance wlth sectlon 130 01 the 2011 Act.. and
To prepare accounts which accord with the accountlng records and comply with the
ccounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met: or
(2) io which in my Opinion, attentlon should ￿ drawn In order to enable a proper understar)ding
of the accounts to be reached.
Signed..
Date..
Mr Paul 8rown
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Reference & Administration Details
Trustees:
Alan Molyneux
John Golledge
Tricia Wade
Peter Brooks
Steve Whitmore
(Chairman)
(Reappointed 5th June 2018)
(Treasurer)
(Reappointed 4th June 2019)
(Secretary,. Child Protection Officer)(Reappointed 4th June 2019)
(Data Protection Off icer)
(Appointed 5th June 2018)
(Co-opted 26th November 2019)
Staff..
Erica Holt
(Director,. appointed Ist September 2003)
Darren Phillips
(Schools & Outreach Worker,. appointed 1st March 2015)
Rebecca Hawes (Children's & Youth Worker,. appointed Ist September 2016)
Sharon Windsor (Volunteer Children's & Youth Worker,. appointed 3rd May 2021)
Lisa Dollery
(Schools & Outreach Worker,. appointed 7th September 2021)
Caleb Fulton
(Schools & Outreach Worker,. appointed 13th September 2021)
Nicola Cousin
(Schools & Outreach Worker,. resigned 28th February 2021)
Gemma Gibbins (Schools & Outreach Worker,. resigned 315t July 2021)
Colin Hingston
(Volunteer Financial Administrator- appointed Ist September 2015)
Charity Offices..
Address..
Kingfisher House, 109a West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe
Bucks HP12 3AB
Telephone:
01494 522777
Email-
office@wycombeyfc.org.uk
Website..
www.wycombeyfc.org.uk
Social Media..
@WycombeYFC
Registered charity number..
1063771
Bankers:
Barclays Bank plc
PO Box 41, Booker Branch, High Wycombe, Bucks HPII 2BG
Independent Examiner:
Mr Paul Brown
British Youth For Christ Charter-
Wycombe Youth for Christ has a Charter Certificate, given by British Youth for Christ on
November 2020, which is renewed annuall
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Wycombe
YOUTH
FOR CHRIST
Address:
Kingfisher House, 109a West Wycombe Road,
High Wycombe, Bucks, HP12 3AB
01494 522777
office@wycombeyfc.org.uk
www.wycombeyfc.org.uk
@WycombeYFC
1063771
Telephone:
Email..
Website:
Social Media:
Charity Number: