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Wycombe YOUTH FOR CHRIST Annual Report 2022

Contents Who We Are & How We Operate Page 2 A Review of 2021 Page 3 2021-2022: Goals & Developments Page 7 Finances & Accounts Financial Review 2021 Summary Financials (2017-2022) Page 8 Page 8 Page 9 st Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2021 Receipts and Payments Statement of Funds as at 31" December 2021 Statement of Assets and Liabilities Page 11 Page 11 Page 12 Wycombe Youth For Christ Account Examination Report Page 13 Reference & Administration Details *NgNr of14

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 £54,934 (unrestricted funds),. totalling £76,234 (with restricted funds). Page 2 of 14

Director's Report by Erica Holt The last year has seen us emerging slowly from the pandemic, trying to learn and understand how we live and thrive again. The landscape is not yet firm, and we have had to show flexibility and adaptability to the ongoing changes. It has been at times been challenging,. however, we have been delighted by the freedom to be creative and flexible to what we do and how we do iti The core and foundation of our ministry has not changed,. we still stand on the rock that is Jesus, and seek to share His love and Good News to children and young people. What has changed, is our increasing faith and eagerness to be willing to do new things. and to do existing things differently. It is a refreshing and exciting place to be. In light of all of this, 2021 saw a number of changes. Having had the invaluable support of Nicky and Gemma with us since the beginning of the pandemic, both decided their time with us was at an end. But we held firm to the faith we had in God, that He was calling us to grow., and in response to this, we increased the Team's capacity by creating two new full-time posts, for which Lisa and Caleb joined the Team. Alongside this, Rebecca's role changed and she joined us full-time too. This enabled us to stretch our support into new places- including 8ourne End, Wooburn Green and Princes Risborough. We increased our community-based ministry,. firstly, with the creation of Detached Youth Work in Wycombe (which quickly developed, as we started a similar ministry in Princes Risborough). This was followed quickly by our new youth worship event - Encounter which was successfully up and running before the end of the year. With the releasing of social distancing, we were able to connect with supporters and churches again. We had opportunities to speak at Sunday services, to join community prayer groups, and connect with the Churches Together team in Princes Risborough. Throughout the year, we continued to dream big dreams with God, to look to Him for where He has called us to be. We have a number of projects in the pipeline for the future,. but for now, l echo the words from Ephesians 3:20 that God continues to be able to do immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine, according to his power that is at work within us (NIV) and all the glory and praise are His alone. Page 3 of 14

Darren Phillips: Schools & Outreach Worker This past year has been an interesting year, as we continued to deal with the aftermath and effects of lockdown and the pandemic. But, as always, God has been faithful and the opportunities to spread His work and His word to the young people of Wycombe have continued to grow. One of the most exciting things that has happened over the past year, has been the emergence of Detached Youth Work. It is something we felt God put on our heart, as a way to tackle the rise in mental health difficulties among young people as a result of the pandemic. We saw Detached Youth Work as a way to connect with more young people, especially those who are vulnerable and to be able to pray with them, inviting God to help them with their struggles and anxieties. Since May, we have had a team out on Mondays in the centre of Wycombe, wearing bright Hi-vis jackets, and engaging young people in an activity or a cup of hot chocolate. alongside offering a friendly chat, a listening ear and opportunity to receive prayer. Although we had a slow start, we are now seeing regular young people chatting with us and many opportunities to pray with young people on the street. One week, as one of the young people headed home, he ran to us in floods of tears, saying that another young person had pushed him over and was 'after him,. We helped him to calm down and checked he was OK. then we accompanied him home (which wasn't far away). We also got to pray for him, and later invite him to a local youth group. Another highlight of this year, is seeing groups of young people engaging in the Life Mentoring Course, which was created at the end of 2019, just before lockdown. This year, we have been able to have launch this mentoring programme, allowing young people to explore and develop skills to help them 'thrive in life,. The content explores topics such as identity, relationships and mental health. In one group, l asked the 3 young men which of the sessions they would like to focus on" they chose Mental Health, which impressed me, as we know that men can find it hard to talk on this subject. fantastic session followed, with the group talking about mental health problems and how we can support each other. They shared stories of family members and friends struggles, and one young man talked about how church has helped many people in this area. This shows how effective the course is for young people, and the importance of being deliberate in talking about difficult subjects. ri This year has been exciting, despite the impact that the pandemic, and we look forward to what God will be doing through in our ministry in the future. Page 4 of 14

Rebecca Hawes: Children's & Youth Worker The year began with many restrictions in place, and much of our work needed to take place online. The Zone @ Home continued into its fourth series, being made available in printed copy for those registered, and online for anyone and everyone, until such a time as clubs were able to commence in person again. As wonderful as it was to be able to produce these resources and deliver them to families, it was a real joy to have both clubs fully back up running from September 2021. It was wonderful to get back to face-to-face assemblies at King's Wood School in the Spring Term. initially leading year group 'bubble' assemblies. These were repeated four time5 over, in order that all years could engagel There was a real buzz in the hall when we were all able to be together for one assembly in the Autumn terml Another highlight was getting back to in-person transition lessons for Year 6 pupils as they prepare for their move to secondary school. It was a joy to partner with Christ Church Flackwell Heath in delivering these lessons to their two local schools. As always, it's a privilege to support students in their transition from primary to secondary school, and it was a delight to be invited in to a new secondary school in order to facilitate this ongoing support. In December, we started our Encounter Worship events; a monthly worship event for young people, by young people. Young people are involved in many aspects of the events - from bringing a message and sharing testimonies, to being part of the worship band and operating the PA. After 5 years working part time for Wycombe YFC, in October 2021 1 became full-time, which has been a joy and privilege being able to spend time further developing existing work, and begin new projects. Through it all, relationships have been key. relationships with children and young people, relationships with parents,. relationships with schools and relationships with churches. So many of these opportunities have come about and been such a blessing and privilege to be involved with, due to the relationships that Wycombe Youth for Christ has built over the years. Praise be to God for the favour He has and continues to grant us. Page 5 of 14

Llsa Dollery: Schools & Outreach Worker l joined this amazing team in September 2021 and it has been wonderful how God has knitted me into the team and the work within Schools and Detached Youth Work. I started by mentoring in 2 Secondary Schools in Wycombe, and have been mentoring 16 students a week. What a joy and privilege it has been to get to know them and see God at work in their lives. I have witnessed many answers to prayer in these students lives and God has given me so many wonderful opportunities to offer prayer, share a Bible verse or story and give personal testimony as to who God is and how much He loves them. I have also been part of running a lunchtime Club and part of running a Christian Union. I have a few highlights from my mentoring sessions. After talking with a student about God's character and how much He loves us they said 'That's amazing... I have really been thinking a lot about God recently and I've never done that before,. In another session I was able to share the Gospel with two students and this has led to them asking more questions about Christianity. I was able to share an encouraging Bible verse with another student and to see an immediate change in their thinking and a peace settle over them was wonderful. An exciting new venture has been moving into a new areal I was asked to lead the Detached Youth Work in Princes Risborough and we have been going out onto the street every week building relationships with the students as we hand out hot chocolate and walk around the town and chat to them. I have also been building some really good relationships within the local Churches. We are looking to the future and the possibility of working in the local secondary school and starting a Youth Club and we have a venue, and we plan to start the Club in July 2022. We are so excited as this will give us such fantastic opportunities to build deeper relationships with the young people and our prayers are to see them engaging with God and connecting into a local Church for on- going discipleship. A verse that God has put on my heart a lot since starting with Wycombe YFC is, 'Now to Him who 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). God has been proving time and time again that this is true, and l am excited to see the amazing things He will do in the futurell It is such a joy and privilege to be part of what He is doing through Wycombe Youth For Christ in the lives of children and young people. 7,

Future Goals & Developments Goals for 2022 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, Encounter Worship and our latest project - Engage. This project enables young people to join us for 'work experience,, so that they can grow in their skills, giftings and faith. Our relationships with Churches and Supporters continue to be at the forefront and we will be delighted to grow our Church Representatives Team and take opportunities to speak at church services and events throughout the year. Together, this will enable us to build strong relationships and effective two-way communication. We are seeking to be conscious in how we can enable young people to grow in their faith, skills and giftings. We are actively creating a path-way of activities and events, that enable young people to have increasing opportunities to explore faith and build relationships with one another, as well as with Wycombe YFC and local churches. This is why our relationships with churches, and effective communication, is so important to us and our vision. As we look to the future, we will be constantly reviewing the opportunities that God is bring to us, and the resources we need in order to make this happen. Page 7 of 14

Financial Review 2021 The accounts for 2021 are shown on pages 9-12. On page 12, there are notes to explain various aspects of the accounts. As previously, Trustees set a budget in faith. following the clear direction we prayerfully considered God was giving us. To fulfil this vision, we needed additional financial resources. For 2021 this sum amounted to £1.500 per month. Despite the continuing challenges caused by Covid-19, God clearly moved in the hearts of our supporters and we were able to meet the requirements of the budget in full. The accounts for 2021 show a surplus of £22,369 in the General Fund. This was offset in part by a shortfall of £16,103 in Restricted Funds. As reported last year, this shortfall is in line with expected increasing demands for mentoring. This resulted in a net surplus at year end of £6,266. Pages 9-10 contain a simplified statement showing income and expenditure for the years 2017 to 2021, with our budgeted numbers for 2022. There are two graphs, one for income and the other for expenditure, reflecting the development of Wycombe Youth for Christ's financial position over time. You will note that from the Financial Summary for 2022 that our planned expenditure is considerably higher. There have been many God-given words from a number of trusted sources that have encouraged us to'enlarge our borders, and, as Erica will have shared, there are growing opportunities and demand for Wycombe YFC to be involved in the wider area. In time we fully believe that income will increase as God works on the hearts and minds of an increasing group of supporters. During 2022, our known income compared to our expenditure will significantly reduce our financial assets. We have therefore, again, made provision for 'Special Donations, in the budget at a rate of £2,000 per month. The Trustees will continue to monitor the budget and will be reviewing it in line with our vision as the year progresses. We were really blessed during the year when Kingfisher House was transferred to Wycombe YFC. We now hold the property in Trust, as it continues to be historically owned by the Dashwood Estate. However, this transfer provides Wycombe YFC with a very secure rent-free base. Clearly this will be a challenging year for us all, particularly with the current economic climate. We recognise the total commitment that you, our supporters, have in ensuring God's work can continue amongst the young people of High Wycombe and the surrounding areas. He has never let us down and we can continue to be confident in His provision. Page 8 of 14

Summary Financials (2017-2022) 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 Budget Church Support REgU￿r One-off 18,776 6,002 18,496 8,440 18.076 7.657 19,006 9,960 189S6 19.488 7.200 24.778 26.936 25,733 28.966 27,137 26,688 Personal Support RegU￿r One-oft Reclaim 18,629 5.295 19,024 19.934 20,370 21675 21,540 5.040 5.0S5 17630 4.155 4.746 5.523 B.052 7755 2S.079 30,7è1 37,405 45.303 47.060 31,665 Special DonatiQn5 Training Schomé (Bursary) Church Salary Share Grant lor Mentoring Toial DoMiions 489 34,214 24.000 11,008 24.000 12,475 24,000 13,461 24,0 14,265 24.000 11379 996 30.000 87.865 94.192 101.088 112,534 119.790 113.349 Other Income Total Income 3.873 91.738 1.3S2 95.574 2.159 103.247 591 4.207 124.597 700 114,049 Employment Expense other Expense Toial Expense 74.099 75.418 11,650 77.208 10,196 98.164 12.400 102033 18297 158.159 17.958 85.812 87,068 87.404 110,564 118.330 5.926 8.506 15.843 2.561 6.267 <62.068) Bank and Cash 47.372 52.873 68.794 70.901 78.139 12.824 Page 9 of 14

Summary Financials (2017-2022) WYFC Income 2017 - 2022 (Budget) 140,000 120,000 ioo,000 80.000 60.000 40.000 20,000 1.1 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 8udget oother Income Special Donations & Grants Personal Support •Church Support WYFC Expenses 2017 - 2022 (Budget) 180,000 160.000 140.000 120,000 100.000 80,000 60.000 40,000 20.000 2017 2018 2019 2020 2021 2022 8udget •Other Expense •Employment Expense Page 10 of 14

Accounts for the Year ended 31st December 2021 Receipts and Payments for the Year Unrestricted Fund5 2021 2021 Restricted Funds Total Fund5 Total Funds 2021 2021 2021 2021 2020 2020 Receipts Gifts and Donations Church Support Personal Support Special Donations & Grants Tax Reclaim Total Note 27,137 39.304 34.214 7.755 27,137 39.304 34,214 7,755 28.966 37.251 24.000 8.052 108.410 108,410 98,269 Incotne from Activitie5 Lighthouse Children's Conference Working with Churche5 500 soo 25 11.379 11,404 14,265 Other Total 4,179 4,179 525 15.558 16.083 14.265 Miscellaneous Income 103 103 591 Total Receipts 109,038 15,558 124,596 113,125 Payments Staff Costs Salaries and Nl Costs Recruitment Expenses staff Training Total Note 73.259 70 27.482 100,741 70 98.164 106 89 73,340 27,482 100.822 98,359 Activity Costs School Work Lighthouse Expense General Resource5 Travel Conference Expenses Working with Churches Nissions Miscellaneou5 Tot81 1.697 1,697 1156 43 896 43 896 98 987 313 4179 4,492 290 2.949 4,179 7.128 2.535 Office Costs Cornmunications Officè EouipmÈnt Insurance Stationery other Exp&nsÈs Total 949 1,868 771 342 730 949 1,868 771 342 730 1.093 2089 763 220 419 4.660 4,660 4,584 Premise5 Rent 365 1.208 3002 515 365 1,208 3,002 515 730 1.238 679 339 Maintenance Insurance Tot81 5.090 5,090 2,986 Other Expenses Executive Approvèd Tot81 io 630 630 2100 630 630 2100 Total Payments 86.669 31.661 118.330 110.564 Net of Receipts Less Payments 22.369 116.103) 6.266 2.561 Page 11 of 14

Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31st December 2021 Unrestricted Funds 2021 2021 Restricted Funds Total Fund5 Total Funds 2021 2021 2021 2021 2020 2020 Cash fund5 Cash in Bank Petty Cash Total Note 84,980 25 13.133 78,113 25 70,876 25 65,005 13,133 78.138 70,901 other Assets Sundry Debtor5 Inland Revenue & Others 12 1,904 1,904 933 Net Current Assets 63,101 13,133 76,234 69,968 Total A5set5 63,101 13,133 76,234 69,968 Fund5 brought forward Adjustment to Opening Balance 32.565 37.403 69.968 67.407 Surplus/(deficitl for year 22,369 116,1031 6,266 2,561 Fund5 Carried Forward 54.934 21.300 76,234 69,968 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. This is made up of donations received. including from grants allocated to general funds (£24,700) and gift from Kingfisher House Trustees (£8,984). 4. 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. 5. This income is comprised of gifts received from Lighthouses. 6. Donations received to support the Afghanistan Refugee Project. 7. This is the cost of salaries, employers National Insurance contributions and employers pension contributions for Erica Holt, Darren Phillips, Rebecca Hawes, Gemma Gibbins, Nicola Cousin, Lisa Dollery and Caleb Fulton. 8. 2 insurances are payable. A buildings policy and a combined lines policy (which also includes cover for Public and Employee Liability and Trustee indemnity). 9. Wycombe YFC were gifted the building and are now holding the premises in trust.. the property has been valued at £200,000 for insurance purposes. 10. Executive approved expenses cover one-off items which are not budgeted and therefore require specific approval by the Trustees. 11. These funds are held in a Barclays current account. 12. This is the total of Tax and National Insurance for December 2020, which was due and paid in January 2021. Page 12 of 14

Wycombe Youth For Christ Account Examination Report fvlr Paul Brry*n 18 klocD$lcre CoLr: DJshwoTrJ 4wenLe High Wicomt4e Buc49 HP12 3FG W combe Youth for Chrisl Charil number 1063771 Inde endenl Examination To the Tnislees I rtyport on Ihe ttccoiinls ol the charily fDr the year ended 31 Dècember 2021. The charity's Ifuslee5 are responsible lor Ihe preparation of Ihe attounts. The Iruslees consider that an aL,¢Il is not re.qLiired for this yeaT under seclion 144121 of the Chamies Aet 2011 and that an Inderepéenl eKafflinalion is cequirod. Reypocllvo respon51bllilios of trustees and examlner 11 is lliy responsibility lo examine Ihe accounls under sedioft 145 of the above act. following the prccedb'res laid down by Ihe Chaiily Comrnis5i0n in their 9eneral dI￿¢t10n5 under section 145151{bl ol ihat art stsbry .holher P41rticular matter5 have come to my atlenlion. Ba315 of Indopendonl 6xamlnèr's report qy exan)inalion was camed out in accordance ￿th Ihe general Di￿¢t10n$ given by Ihe Chanty CLynrnissiCP.. An examination includes a ieview of Ihe accounling recortts kept by Ihe charity and a ccmpanson cl ttre accounts presented ￿th Ihose records. It also includes considerdlion ol any unusual Itams Qf d1sd0su￿S I Ihe aceounls. and seekin9 explanations from you as Iruslees conceming any suth mattars. The PfcrtréL'r•s IindL3rtaken do not provide all Ihe evidence that would be required in an audil and COr￿￿UenIYY no oprion is given £15 lo whelher the accounts present a Irue and fair view. and the report is limited lo uics¢ mav.ers sel oul In Ihe lollowin9 slalemenl. Indepondont oxamlnerfs statoment In conneclion wilh my examination, no maller has come lo my attention: (l) which gives me feasonable cause lo believe Ihal in any material ￿SPe￿ the requirtrnents" To koep accounting records in accordance with sedion 130 of the 2011 ACL" and To prepaie accounls which accord wilh the accountirvj records and compty with tre accLyJnLI Toquiremenls ol the 2011 Act havo not been mel. or 121 lo which In my opinion. altenlion should be drawn in order to enabie a proper Unde￿+ar￿l￿g ol the accounts lo be reached. Si9ned' Oale. 6m May 2022 MI Paul Brow Page 13 of 14

Reference & Administration Details Trustees.. Alan Molyneux Peter Brooks John Golledge Steve Whitmore Tricia Wade (Chairman) (Reappointed 27th Sep 2021) (Data Protection Officer,. Treasurer) (Reappointed 27th Sep 2021) (Reappointed 4th Jun 2019) (Appointed 6th Oct 2020) (Secretary., Child Protection Officer) (Resigned 31st Dec 2021) Staff.. Erica Holt (Director,- appointed 1st Sep 2003) Darren Phillips (Schools & Outreach Worker., appointed Ist Mar 2015) Rebecca Hawes (Children's & Youth Worker,. appointed Ist Sep 2016) Lisa Dollery (Schools & Outreach Worker., appointed 7th Sep 2021) Caleb Fulton (Schools & Outreach Worker., resigned 8th Apr 2022) Colin Hingston (Volunteer Financial Administrator,. appointed 1st Sep 2015) Sharon Windsor (Volunteer Children's & Youth Worker,. appointed 3rd May 2021) Charity Offices- Address: Kingfisher House, 109a West Wycombe Road High Wycombe, Bucks HP12 3AB Telephone.. [phone] Email.. [e-mail] Website.. www.wycombeyfc.org.uk Social Media: @WycombeYFC Registered charity number: 1063771 Bankers.. Barclays Bank plc, PO Box 41, 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 2021, which is renewed annually. Wycombe YOUTH FOR CHRIST Oeu f EfiCQ ReLveicv_ T4onb( .v.eLV -VhLi(k Ftjr c-4uo LL.rfv] ryi i ￿_Fr￿6 CtLf6L ..c C7.MpebltiOrtc(htL Winnihl pftlz£,. ._CL M..vpn(b p ro.UJ (L&.￿ty.￿ cp. r.4 Wl rf preie ntik+. 14 Page

Wycombe YOUTH FOR CHRIST Address: Kingfisher House, 109a West Wycombe Road, High Wycombe, Bucks, HP12 3AB 01494 522777 [e-mail] www.wycombeyfc.org.uk @WycombeYFC 1063771 Telephone: Email.. Website: Social Media: Charity Number: