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Contents
Who We Are & How We Operate
Who We Are & How We Operate Page 3 A Review of 2023 Page 4 2023-2024: Goals & Developments Page 8 Finances & Accounts Page 9 Financial Review 2023 Page 10 Summary Financials (2019-2024) Page 12 Accounts for the year ended 31[st] December 2023 Receipts and Payments Page 12 Statement of Funds as at 31[st] December 2023 Page 13 Statement of Assets and Liabilities Page 13
Wycombe Youth For Christ Account Examination Report Reference & Administration Details Financial Support
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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 13[th] 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.
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 £30,000. Our free reserves at the yearend were £71,471.
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Review of 2023
Director’s Report by Erica Holt
The last year has seen so much happen, that it can be difficult to recall it all. What I do know, is that God has been at the centre of all that we have done, as we have faithfully sought to follow His leading and calling.
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Since our last AGM Report, there have been some changes within the team. Over the last decade, we have experienced a strong and stable team, that has had longevity in its ministry and relationships. We should never take this for granted; and it has a blessing from God that we have had this (which is not always the case in Youth and Children’s ministry). However, we recognise that we are in a season of change; this has not come as a surprise, as God gave us words and pictures of change last year. Therefore, we believe that we will see Him at work and new growth in our ministry, during this season of change.
As the team changes, we have seen some ministry areas cease, and others begin. The decisions we have made have been based not just on our resources, but considering what God is doing and the opportunities He is bringing us.
However, many of our ministry areas have continued, and we have seen growth. We have been able to support three ‘new’ schools and broaden our support in others, in the last year; and have been delighted with the growth in our Christmas and Easter Workshops. We have also seen developments in our community work, as we have been adapting to the changing needs and openness of the young people we connect with.
I want to take the opportunity to thank each one who is, and has been, a part of the team – staff, volunteers and trustees; each one has been a part of impacting lives and sharing the love and hope of Jesus.
I would also like to thank each of you, our amazing friends and supporters, for the love and support that you give - your time, skills, encouragement, prayers and financial support. You are part of the team and ministry, and help to share the love of Jesus with thousands of children and young people.
Finally, I give my thanks and praise to God - He is worthy to be praised. He is our hope, joy, peace and love. He is our provider, sustainer, help, and encourager.
‘Now, our God, we give you thanks, and praise your glorious name.’
1 Chronicles 29:13 (NIV)
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new opportunities to build relationships. It has been wonderful to
churches, schools, children and young people, and the wider
Joshua West: Schools & Outreach Worker
It has been nothing but an amazing adventure becoming a part of the Wycombe YFC team over the past months; getting to know the routines and areas that we are investing in has been an eye-opening experience to the foundation that Wycombe YFC has.
Under the leadership of Erica, I have been fully supported and walked through my duties and responsibilities, whilst also having hands on experience in schools, youth outreach groups, and Detached Youth Work. Alongside Lisa and Kam, I have been able to shadow the amazing work they are conducting in: Princes Risborough, Marlow, and High Wycombe.
It is always encouraging to be shadowing someone and see the impact God has used them to have in the areas they are working in. I cannot go five minutes without someone approaching my fellow Wycombe YFC members and offering grateful remarks for their investment into their lives or an inquiry as to when they will next be returning.
It has been an interesting experience not being attached to a single church. Yet I have grown to love the notion of setting out from our base in Wycombe to aid and support other Youth Workers and schools in their quest to spread the gospel. It is most encouraging as we get to see many different forms of progression and fruit springing up in multiple communities. Furthermore, every school that we enter the team are treated like long serving members of staff; and it is clear that relationships have been prioritised in order to establish a long-term investment.
My area of focus has been Princes Risborough, with tasks such as Detached Youth Work, assemblies, and café clubs. It has only been a few weeks and I have already developed a repour with the students and teachers that we are witnessing to.
To sum up, it has been an extraordinary time packed full of new experiences and challenges but being supported by God and an amazing team. I look fondly to the future where I will be taking more of a hands-on role in Princes Risborough, and am excited to see what new direction God moves in.
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Future Goals & Developments
Goals for 2024
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Continue with, and develop, our Schools and Community Ministries.
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Support and equip children and young people in their exploration of, and faith in, Jesus Christ.
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Support Churches in Schools, Children’s & Youth Ministries.
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Facilitate children and young people connecting with the Church.
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Continue to increase our supporter base and our income.
This coming year, as we continue to do this through our various ministry areas, we will be continuing to be aware of God’s leading and guiding. With the prophetic words and pictures, we have received, we want to be sensitive to Him, and His calling for us. However, we believe that the vision remains the same - to take the good news of Jesus to children and young people.
We will be continuing to develop relationships with all those that we work with and support – schools, communities, churches and children and young people. It is in relationship that we believe we will see God at work, and enable us to be effective in sharing His love, hope, joy and peace.
We will be continuing to pray for, and reflect on, our ministry growth; reviewing the opportunities that God is bring to us, and the resources we need in order to make this happen. We want to ensure that we grow with God’s wisdom and discernment, so that it is resourced and sustained, and that we will see fruit and faith grow amongst children and young people.
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| 2019 | 2020 | 2021 | 2022 | 2023 | 2024 Budget | |
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| Regular One-off Total Regular One-off Tax Reclaim Total Training Scheme (Bursary) Church Salary Share Grants Total Expense Net Surplus/(Deficit) Bank and Cash Other Income Total Income Employment Expense Other Expense Church Support Personal Support Special / Other Donations Total Donations |
18,076 7,657 25,733 19,934 11,948 5,523 37,405 489 13,461 24,000 101,088 2,159 103,247 77,208 10,196 87,404 15,843 68,794 |
19,006 9,960 28,966 20,370 16,881 8,052 45,303 14,265 24,000 112,534 591 113,125 98,164 12,400 110,564 2,561 70,901 |
18,956 8181 27,137 21675 17630 7755 47,060 10,214 11379 24000 119,790 4,807 124,597 102033 16297 118,330 6,267 78,139 |
19,366 9137 28,503 22395 2979 5132 30,506 568 1000 67750 128,327 573 128,900 109378 13625 123,003 5,897 82,131 |
21,026 12,214 33,240 22405 5464 6065 33,934 26 44300 111,500 1,452 112,952 115116 8497 123,613 (10,661) 71,471 |
21,396 5,040 26,436 22,276 2,150 4,513 28,939 30,000 0 18,200 103,575 860 104,435 133,788 15,720 149,508 (45,073) 12,824 |
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Summary Financials (2019-2024) WYFC Income 2019 - 2024 (Budget) 140.000 120,000 ioo.000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 Ri_1111 i'i'i.i," 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Budget O Other Income Special Donations & Grants • Personal Support •Church Support WYFC Expenses 2019- 2024 (Budget) 180,(X)O 160,000 140.000 120,000 ioo,000 80,000 60,000 40,000 20,000 Jlllll 11 2019 2020 2021 2022 2023 2024 Budget •Other Expense Employment Expense Page 11 of 18
Unrestricted Restricted Funds Total Funds Total Funds Funds 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2023 2022 2022 Receipts Note Gifts and Donations Church Support 1 33,240 0 33,240 28,503 Personal Support 2 27,869 0 27,869 25,374 Special Donations & Grants 3 44,326 0 44,326 68,318 Tax Reclaim 4 6,065 0 6,065 5,132 Total 111,500 0 111,500 127,327 Income from Activities Lighthouse 500 0 500 0 Working with Churches 405 0 405 1,091 Other 419 0 419 42 Total 1,324 0 1,324 1,133 Miscellaneous Income 128 0 128 441 Total Receipts 112,952 0 112,952 128,901 Payments Note Staff Costs Salaries and NI Costs 5 111,590 0 111,590 106,492 Recruitment Expenses 296 0 296 382 Staff Training 638 0 638 230 Total 112,524 0 112,524 107,104 Activity Costs School Ministry 1,345 0 1,345 1,390 Community Ministry 266 0 266 1,377 General Resources 60 0 60 0 Travel 2,259 0 2,259 2,038 Conference Expenses 0 0 0 0 Working with Churches 97 0 97 44 Missions 0 0 0 0 Miscellaneous 493 493 1,224 Total 4,520 0 4,520 6,073 Office Costs Communications 1060 0 1,060 1,096 Office Equipment 2008 0 2,008 1,954 Insurance 6 994 0 994 714 Stationery 112 0 112 339 Other Expenses 789 0 789 632 Total 4,963 0 4,963 4,735 Premises Rent 0 0 0 0 Utilities 890 0 890 1,072 Maintenance 716 0 716 3,808 Insurance 0 0 0 211 Total 1,606 0 1,606 5,091 Other Expenses Executive Approved 7 0 0 0 Total 0 0 0 0 Total Payments 123,613 0 123,613 123,003 Net of Receipts Less Payments (10,661) 0 (10,661) 5,898 Page 12 of 18 ~~ie~~
| 2023 2023 2023 2023 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds |
2023 2023 Total Funds |
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| Note 8 Total 9 Adjustment to Opening Balance Funds Carried Forward Total Assets Funds brought forward Surplus/(deficit) for year Petty Cash Other Assets Sundry Debtors Liabilities Inland Revenue & Others Net Current Assets Cash funds Cash in Bank |
73,345 0 25 0 73,370 0 0 0 1,899 0 71,471 0 71,471 0 82,132 0 0 (10,661) 0 71,471 0 |
73,345 25 73,370 0 1,899 71,471 71,471 82,132 0 (10,661) 71,471 |
Notes:
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Any Church Income given as a gift towards training or activities provided by Wycombe Youth of Christ is shown separately under income from activities.
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All regular and one-off gifts from individual supporters; any Gift Aid reclaimed is shown as Tax Reclaim.
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This is made up of donations received from grants allocated to general funds.
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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.
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This is the cost of salaries, employers National Insurance contributions and employers pension contributions for Erica Holt, Darren Phillips, Rebecca Hawes, Lisa Dollery and Kam Salah.
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Our insurances are covered in a combined policy, covering Public and Employee Liability, Trustee indemnity, and building insurance.
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Executive approved expenses cover one-off items which are not budgeted and therefore require specific approval by the Trustees.
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These funds are held in a Barclays current account.
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This is the total of Tax and National Insurance for December 2023, which was due and paid in January 2024.
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Colin Hingston Darren Phillips Lisa Dollery
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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 Charity Number: 1063771