Wycombe
YOUTH
FOR CHRIST
Annual Report 2025

Contents
Who We Are & How We Operate
Page 2
A Review of 2024
Page 3
Tribute to Colin Hingston
Page 4
2024-2025: Goals & Developments
Page 5
Finances & Accounts
Financial Review 2024
Summary Financials (2020-2025)
Accounts for the year ended 31st December 2024
Receipts and Payments
Statement of Funds as at 31st December 2024
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
Page 6
Page 6
Page 7
Page 9
Page 10
Page 10
Wycombe Youth For Christ Account Examination Report Page 11
Reference & Administration Details
Page 12
Financial Support
Page 13
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Who We Are & How We Operate
Wycombe Youth for Christ is a charity established in accordance with a constitution
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adopted on 13 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 £25,000. Our free reserves at the year-
end were £87,949.
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Review of 2024
Director's Report by Erica Holt
The last year has seen so much happen, but I believe that God has
been at the centre of all that we have done, as we have faithfully
sought to follow His leading and calling.
Last year, there were changes within the team, as we bid farewell to Lisa Dollery who had
been with us for nearly 3 years, and we are pleased that she is now working with her
church and ministering to her local community. We also said goodbye to Kam Salah,
who supported our mentoring work over 18 months, and to Joshua West who was with
the team for a short time. We also welcomed Maureen Rose to the team, who has
volunteered to help with our administration, which is a huge blessing.
Over the last decade, we have experienced a strong and stable team, that has had
longevity in its ministry and relationships. 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.
We believe that we will see Him at work and new growth in our ministry, during this
season of change.
Even in the changing season, God has been faithful. In 2024, we saw new opportunities
to develop and grow the Christmas Unwrapped sessions. This culminated at Christmas
where we ran 12 sessions, for 10 schools across Wycombe, Marlow and Risborough
sharing the good news of the first Christmas and the birth of Jesus with hundreds of
children. Some of the schools were experiencing the sessions for the first time, and the
feedback was excellent. Feedback from schools included:
'Thankyou so much for earlier in the week- the Year 6's LOVED their trip to the churchl,
'Thank you so much for having us for the Christmas workshop at the church. The
children absolutely loved it and we are so grateful for how welcoming and considerate
you andyour team have been, catering for the various allergies and delivering such an
engaging and inclusive session. '
'Just wanted to say a huge thank you to yourself and the team yesterday for such a fun
and enjoyable time ... our children had a wonderful afternoon and returned to school
sharing this experience with others ...
t'¥ary & St. GeRJr
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We have been delighted by the number of people that
have been involved and supported the Christmas
workshops. We even got a mention on social media,
by SMG Church, Millbrook and Castlefield Schools!
Last year, we continued to lead many assemblies, run
mentoring groups in several schools, and supported
Christian Unions.
It has remained a delight and an honour to support
schools, students and staff in a variety of ways, and to
build long-lasting relationships. We thank God for His
blessings.
I would also like to thank each of you, our amazing
friends and supporters.
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.
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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., I Chronicles 29.13 (NIV)
Tribute to Colin Hingston
As you may be aware, Colin Hingston passed away in
February 2025. Colin had been part of the Wycombe
YFC for the last decade; initially as an employee and
shortly afterwards offering his skills as a volunteer.
Colin helped to oversee our financial administration
and in recent years working alongside children in our
Christmas Unwrapped sessions.
He was a wonderful man, who gave of his time freely,
with dedication and enthusiasm. His faith was his
foundation, and he delighted in sharing Jesus with
others. He also had many 'dad jokes, and the best
Christmas jumpers!
He will be greatly missed by all who knew him.
'Well done, good and faithful servanti
. Come and
share your master's happinessl, Matthew 25.21 (NIV)
Page 4 of 14

Future Goals & Developments
Goals for 2025
l. Continue with, and develop, our Schools and Community Ministries.
2. Support and equip children and young people in their exploration of, and faith in,
Jesus Christ.
3. Support Churches in Schools, Children's & Youth Ministries.
4. Facilitate children and young people connecting with the Church.
5. Seek to successf ully recruit staff and volunteers.
6. 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 are praying for God to bring people to join the team, either working directly with
children and young people, with two vacancies being advertised at the time of writing. We
are also looking for support with areas 'behind the scenes,, including administration,
finances and Kingfisher House.
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.
Page S of 14

Financial Review 2024
The accounts for 2024 are as shown on pages 9-10 in this report. Notes on page 10
provide additional information relating to various aspects of the accounts. In our role as
Trustees, we continued to follow Gods leading, in agreeing with Erica the vision for
Wycombe YFC. This vision was used to set the budget, and the plan was closely
monitored against the outcomes as the year progressed.
At the end of 2024, income in terms of Church Support and Individual/Personal support
shows an increase above expected budget. As a result, by the end of the year, the
income line shows a figure of £10,000 above expected. Trustees and all involved with
Wycombe YFC thank you for responding to Gods calling on your 'pocket' at a time of
continuing challenges to family budgets. There is a large carry over figure by the end of
the year amounting to £94,000, which includes the finance brought forward from the
previous year.
All of this is due to resignations during the year, and the inability to
appoint staff of suitable quality. Trustees agreed to 'sit tight, until God provided the
people to carry this work forward.
Pages 7-8 contain a simplified statement showing income and expenditure over the years
2020 to 2024, with budgeted figures for 2025. These pages reflect the development of
Wycombe YFC'S financial position over time. What you will immediately notice is the
reduction in income for 2025 with no special donations and grants. We have been
blessed with significant donations from CSJB (the Community of St John the Baptist) for
a number of years and we give them huge thanks for their massive support over that
period. Due to their own personal circumstances those donations will not continue.
The 2025 budget figures again show that our planned expenditure is higher than that
found in 2024. This is directly linked to employment expenses. At the date of writing
this report early May 2025, with only one person in post, namely our Director, monthly
income shows a small surplus on expenditure. So, it could be judged that financially all
is fine. However, in terms of what God is saying, through secure sources, we are not able
to currently fulfil the complete vision with some activities scaled back. Trustees agree
that we need to appoint at least two full time posts. That will result in our carry over of
£90,000 being spent within 18 months to two years. Until a few days ago there were no
applications for the vacant posts. However, Gods timing is such that one appointment
has now been made. Jenny Hampson has been called to join us, having experience in
similar work and will be able to make a significant impact very quickly.
It is clearly evident that over many years Wycombe YFC has been truly blessed in terms
of the level of giving allowing it to fulfil its vision, sharing the love of Jesus across our
Page 6 of 14

Financial Review 2024 cont.
communities. However, reflecting on the income for the current year, we do need to see
an increase in secure regular funding. Trustees will be praying and discussing this
during future meetings. What we know from experience is that God is faithful.
l am reminded of the story from Exodus16 relating to Gods provision in providing Manna.
The Israelites were told to gather enough, and not to save it. When they ignored that
instruction the food became rotten. They needed to trust God's word that it would be
there again the next day and of course it was.
GOD IS GOOD.
'And God is able to bless you abundantly so that in all things at all times,
having all thatyou need, you will abound in every good work.,
(2 Corinthians 9.8)
Summary Financials (2020-2025)
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Budget
CNJich SUpp￿t
RegLlar
one.off
Total
19.006
18.956
8181
19.366
9137
21.026
T2214.3
19710
13932
20.100
6,IXJO
28.966
27.137
28.503
3&240
33.642
26.100
Personal Support
Re9Llèr
(kne.off
Tax Reckiim
Total
20.370
16,881
8.052
21675
17630
22395
2979
5132
22405
24051
9057
21.826
1,320
4.017
7755
8551
4S,303
47.¢￿0
31934
41.659
27,163
Speckil / OtkEr Donat
Tra￿lTr3 Scheme (Bursary)
Chjrch SaLary Share
Grants
Total Dry*tions
10.214
iio
14.265
24.(K*)
11379
240CKI
67750
18700
112.534
119,7
12&327
111.500
94.111
$3.263
Other Income
Total Income
591
113.125
4.807
124.597
573
12&￿0
1.452
112 952
220
94.417
Empbyment EXpe￿e
Other Expense
Total Expense
98.164
12.400
102033
16297
109378
13625
llST16
8497
68522
9416
n.202
14.277
110.564
118.330
123.003
123.613
77.938
Net Surplus/(Deficit)
2.561
267
5.897
(lo.￿)
16.479
(31.996)
Bank and Cash
70,￿1
78,139
82.131
71,471
87,949
55.953
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Summary Financials (2020-2025)
WYFC Income 2020 - 2025 (Budget)
140,000
120,000
ioo,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
IiiM_,
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Budget
Church Support
Personal Support
Special Donations & Grants
Elother Income
WYFC Expenses 2020 - 2025 (Budget)
180,000
160.000
140.000
120.000
100,000
80,000
60,000
40,000
20,000
ljii
2020
2021
2022
2023
2024
2025 Budget
Employment Expense
Other Expense
Page 8 of 14

Accounts for the Year ended 31st December 2024
Receipts and Payments for the Year
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
2024
Restricted Funds
Total Funds
Total Funds
2024
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
Receipts
Gifts and Donations
Church Support
Pèrsonal Support
Special Donations & Grants
Tax Reclaim
Total
Note
33.642
33,108
18.810
8.551
33.642
33.108
18.810
8.551
33.240
27,869
44,326
6.065
94.111
94.111
111.500
Income from Activities
Lighthouse
Working with Churches
Other
Total
500
405
419
150
150
1.324
Miscellaneous Income
156
128
Total Receipts
94.417
94.417
112.952
Payments
Staff Costs
Salaries and Nl Costs
Recruitment Expenses
Staff Trainin9
Totsl
Note
67.667
394
461
67,667
394
461
111,590
296
638
68,522
68.522
112.524
Activity Costs
School Ministry
Community Ministry
General Resources
Travel
Conference Expenses
Working with Churches
Missions
Miscellaneous
Total
1.317
157
1,317
157
1.345
266
60
2.259
1.246
1.246
245
245
97
353
353
493
3.318
3.318
4.520
Office Costs
Communications
Office Equipment
Insurance
Stationery
Other Expenses
Total
1050
1961
1016
119
582
1.050
1,961
1.016
119
582
1.060
2,008
994
112
789
4.728
4.728
4.963
Premises
Rent
utilities
Maintenance
Totsl
1.076
294
1.076
294
890
716
1,370
1.370
1,606
Other Expenses
Executive Approved
Total
Total Payments
77.938
77.938
123.613
Net of Receipts Less Payments
16.479
16.479
(10.661)
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Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at
31st December 2024
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
2024
Restricted Funds
Total Funds
Total Funds
2024
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
Cash funds
Cash in Bank
Petty Cash
Note
88.404
25
88.404
25
73.345
25
Total
88.429
88.429
73.370
other Assets
Sundry Debtors
Liabilities
Inland Revenue & Others
1.899
Net Current Assets
87.949
87.949
71.471
Total Assets
87.949
87,949
71.471
Funds brought forward
Adjustment to Opening Balance
71.471
71.471
82.132
Surplus/(deficit) for year
16.478
16,478
(10,661)
Funds Carried Forward
87.949
87,949
71.471
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 from grants allocated to general funds.
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 is the cost of salaries, employers National Insurance contributions and employers pension
contributions for Erica Holt, Lisa Dollery. Kam Salah and Joshua West.
6. Our insurances are covered in a combined policy. covering Public and Employee Liability. Trustee
indemnity, and building insurance.
7. Executive approved expenses cover one-off items which are not budgeted and therefore require
specific approval by the Trustees.
8. These funds are held in a Barclays current account.
9. This is the total of Tax and National Insurance for December 2024. which was due and paid in January
2025.
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Wycombe Youth For Christ
Account Examination Report
combe Youth for Christ
Chari
number 1063771
Inde
endent Examination
To the Trustees
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2024.
The chariws trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not
required for thbs year under section 144{2) of the Charities Act 2011 and that an independent examination is required.
Respertive responsibilities of trustees and examiner
It is my responsibility to examine the accounts under section 145 of the above act. following the prO￿ureS laid dowrb
by the Charity Commission in their general directions Ur￿eT section 145(5)(b) of that act. stating Whet￿ particular
matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examinerfs report
My examination was carried out in accordan￿ with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An
examination indudes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts
presented with those records. It also indudes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and
seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide
all the eviden￿ that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts
present a 'true and fair view. and the report 15 limited to those matters set out in the following ststemenL
Independent examinerfs statement
In connection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention:
(l) whirth gives rne reasonable cause to believe that in any material rwect the requirements=
To keep accounting records in accordan￿ with seLtion 130 of the 2011 Actr, and
To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and compty with the accounting requirements
of the 2011 Act
have not been met: or
12) to whith in rny opinion. attention sh￿Id be drawn in order to enable a proper Understsnd1￿ of the accourrts to
be reached.
Signed:
Date: 2￿ May 2025
Mr Paul Bn>wn
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Reference & Administration Details
Trustees:
Alan Molyneux
Peter Brooks
John Golledge
Steve Whitmore
Sharon Hollamby
(Chairman)
(Reappointed 7 June 2022)
(Data Protection Officer; Treasurer) (Reappointed 24 June 2024)
(Reappointed 7 June 2022)
(Reappointed 13 June 2023)
(Appointed 13 June 2023)
Staff..
Erica Holt
Colin Hingston
Maureen Rose
(Director. appointed I September 2003)
(Volunteer Financial Administrator. deceased 23 February 2025)
(Volunteer Office Administrator; started 4 November 2024)
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, 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 2023, which is renewed annually.
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Financial Support
We are a self-funding charity and are reliant on the generous and sacrificial donations
from individuals and churches who support us financially. In order to make the most of
our growing ministry opportunities, we need to increase our income and are seeking
100 people to give £10 per month.
We would be blessed and delighted if you would be willing and able to support us
financially, and be a part of enabling children and young people to hear the Good News
of Jesus.
If you wish to support us financially, and you would like IO0% of your gift to be
received by us, this can be done by bank transfer or cheque. Our bank details are:
Account Name: Wycombe Youth For Christ
Bank:
Barclays Bank
Account Number: 20992097
Sort Code:
20-40-71
Postal address:
Wycombe Youth For Christ, 109a West Wycombe Road
High Wycombe HP12 3AB
We do recognise that you may wish to donate online. If so, you ca
donate online via CAF, although a small proportion of your donatio
will go towards the cost of this service. You can give online b
clicking on the link below which will take you to the Wycombe YF
donation page with CAF, where you can donate via Debit or Credi
Card, PayPal or through a CAF account. You can do this by visitin
www.wycombeyfc.org.uk/online-giving.
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If you support us with a financial gift, and you pay UK Income Tax, we are able to obtain
a tax refund from the Inland Revenue. This refund would increase the value of your gift
by 25/. This refund comes at no extra cost to you. Gift Aid is reclaimed by the charity
from the tax you pay for the current tax year. Your address is needed to identify you as
a current UK taxpayer.
Gift Aid and Standing Order Forms can be found on our website at
www.wycombeyfc.org.uk/get-involved, or by contacting Colin Hingston (Financial
Administrator) on 01494 522777 or opffice@wycombeyfc.org.uk.
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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: