WARRINGTON YOUTH FOR CHRIST Annual Reports and Financial Statements Year ended 31 December 2023 Registered Charity No. 1067365
Warrington Youth For Christ Annual Report and Flnan¢ial Statements for the Year ended 31 December 2023 Contents Page Administrative Information Chairman's Report Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Accounts 8-12 Page 2 of 12
Warrlngton Youth For Chrlst Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 December 2023 Administrative Information Address PO Box 323, Warrington, WA4 SLY Registered Charity No. 1067365 Trustees Ian Lazarus Simon Fawcett Alan Britton Wendy Gaffney Derek Ellison Bank Yorkshire Bank plc 28 Buttermarket street, Warrington, WAI 2LE Independent Examiner N Marks Purposes Warrington Youth for Christ aims to take good news relevantly to every young person in Warrington. A copy of the Constitution of Warrington Youth for Christ may be obtained by writing to the Chairman at the above address. Page 3 of 12
Warrlngton Youth For Chrlst An#uo1 Report and Finanrlal Statements for the Year ended 31 December 2023 Chairman's Report 2023 The year has seen more changes In WYFC. This lime last year we welcomed John McReadie and we were sory tolose John shoruy after the AGM when he moved to Wirral WYFC bul we ftjlly understand his desire lo work closer lo home with new baby Asha's health problems. We wish him and his family w811. 11 was good lo welcome Alex Stewart to the team, initially p2rt time In town centre and later extending lo a fiill time role with half his lime in Penkelh replaang John. The evidence of God's call of Alex was that after several failed atternpts to recruit a part time Town Centre worker the team were spending lime praying and fasting about what to do next. That day Trafford YFC told Alex that his contract would end. The next day he rang Steve to ask about the Town Centre job and was soon part of the team We missed both Rachel and Ruth being part of the working team whilst they have both had lo spend prolonged periods off sl¢k. We all hope to see then back with the teasn soon. Al the end of the year we lost Shirley Cowan from the council of reference to make more lime for her lo collcentrale on the Fil For Mission reslru¢luring of the Anglican church in Warringlon for which she is part of the navigation team leading th8 transforfflalion process. Exec business as usual was varied. During 2023 the Tab caravan was finally disposed lo Wigan- thanks to Steve and Simon for organising the transfer. Blades Down schools week and FUSE event run iw'ce (July and November) and were anolh&r example ofthe way that God led WYFC. The Blades Down (knife-crime themed evenll was originally planned just before COVID so was delayed and rescheduled for 2023. The topic was sadly was very timely and relevant in Warringlon after the terrible killing of Brianna Ghey. Thanks lo Simon Fawcett for maintaining and updating the WYFC Gsuile for the centre's administratson As Iruslees we discussod fund raising several limes because the Real Living wage went up another 100A120Yo in 2 years) so we need to look for a further £7k new income to cover the pay Increase. One of the new ideas is the WYFC week {glh June 20241, trying to get a video clip about WYFC and opportunities to support the work into all the Warringlori Churche5. A lol of work went into the Henry Smith gmnt application (sadly not successful and very over-subscribed as the last round of funding to prior year specifically for Christian workers. Opportunities for new partnership hav& been explored with Independent Methodists in Stockton Heath, Culchelh and most recently Risley IM in Padgale. The trustees and council of reference reviewed the WYFC strategy with the team and enjoyed taking part in the Jan 2024 Wision away day together at Stockton Heath Christian Fellowship As usual I want to finish by thanklng the team and Iruslees for all their work and the council ol referencE for their support in the last year as well the people who have given generously Its fund the charity. Ian Lazarus Aug-24 Page4of 12
Warrington Youth For Chr15t Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year 31 December 1023 Independent Examiner's Report to the TNstee$ I report on the accounts of Warrinoton Youth for Christ for the year ended 31 Decetnber 2023, which are set out on paoes 6 to 12. Respectlve responslbllltles of trustees and examiner The charlty's trustees are responsible for the preparfjtion of the a¢counts In accordance wlth the requlremènts of the Companies Att 2006. The charlty's trustee5 conslder thot On audit S not reouired for this year (under Section 144 of the Charitles Act 2011 1 and that an independent examination Is needed. It Is my responsiblllty to.. exèmine the accounts (under sectlon 145 of the2011 Act)., follow the Drocedures laid down in the General Directlon5 oiven by the Charity Commissioners (under sectlon 14515llbl of the 2011 Act)., and state whether partlcular matters have come to my attention. Basis of Independent examlner's report My examlnation was carried out In accordance wlth the General Dlrecknons qlven by the Charlty Cotnrnissioners. An examlnation includes a review of the ac¢ountinq records kept bv the charity and a comparison of the accounts Dresented with those record5. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures In the accounts, and the seeklno of explanatlons from you as trustees concerninq any such Tnatters. The procedure5 undertaken do not provlde all the evldence that would be required In an audit and, cDn5equently, I do not exoress an audit opinion on the view qiven by the accounts. Independent examiner's statement In connection with my exarnination, no matter has come to my attentlon-. which oives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any materlal respect, the reouirements to keep è¢countinq records in accordance with 5396 off the Companles Act 2006,. and to prepare accounts whlch accord with the ac¢ountinq record5 and Comply with the ac¢outTrting reoulrements have not been met: or ttr which, in my oplnion, attentlon should be drawn in or(Jer to enable a proper under5tandlno of the accounts to be reached. 21 N Marks 8ailey 05ter Chartered Accountsnts Mellor House St Peteqate Stockport SKI IDS Page5of12
Wèrrlnoton Youth For Christ Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 December 2023 Restrlcted Restricted Unrestrirted Account TAB General Centre Project Total 2023 Total 2022 Notes Resources Donations , offerings and similar Incoming resources 12,045 180 90,435 102,660 93,475 Activities in furtherance of the charity's objects 2,087 2,087 4,255 Investment income Other incoming resources 15,936 15,936 4,125 Total Incomino resources 12,045 180 108,458 120,683 101,855 Re Costs of actlvlties in furtherance of the charlty's objects 390 100,357 100,747 87,266 Managing and administerlng the charity 810 3,835 4,645 4,780 Total resources expended 1,200 104,192 105,392 92,046 Net Incomlng resources before transfers 12,045 -1,020 4,266 15,291 9,809 Transfers between funds -5.155 -5751 10,906 Net movement in funds 6,890 -6,771 15,172 15,291 9,809 Fund balances brought forward 5,961 37,619 43,580 37,771 Fund balances carrled forward -810 Page 6of 12
Warrlngton Youth For Chrlst Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 December 2023 Balance Sheet as at 31 December 2023 2023 2022 Notes Asse Tangible Fixed Asset5 1,441 1,921 Curr t Asse Debtors and Prepayments Cash at Bank and in Hand 24,381 8,445 58,240 rrent Liabilitles 41,659 Creditors and Accruals 810 N tcurr nt Asse 57,430 41,659 alNe ssets Re resented b General Fund 52,791 37,619 Restricted Funds 6,080 5,961 Signed on behalf of Warrington Youth for Christ Executive Committee Signed Position Date Signed Position Date Page 7 of 12
Warrington Youth For Chrlst (-WYFC-) Annual Report and Flnancial Statements for the Year ended 31 De¢ember 2023 Notes to the Accounts l Accounting Policies Basis of accounting The financial statements have been prepared under the historlc cost convention and in accordance wlth applicable accounting standards, the Charities SORP 2005 (Accounting and Reporting by Charities) and with the Charities Act 2011 Taxation WYFC is a registered charity and accordingly is exempt from taxation on Its income and gains where they are applled for charitable purposes. The charity is not registered for Value Added Tax Related party transactions None of the trustees were paid any remuneration or expense5 by the charity during the year (2022 . Nil ) Depreciation Depreciation on all fixed assets Is at the rate of 250/0 per annum on a reducing balance basis Funds Accounting The Act requires separate presentation of the accounts for Restricted, Designated and General Funds Restricted Funds 'Restricted Funds" are only those funds where there is a legal or contractual obligation on the charity by the grant provider to utllise the funds for specific purposes Designated Funds "Designated Funds" represent funds which have been set aside for a particular purpose at the discretion of the Trustees and are not restricted Designated and Restrirted Funds "Designated and Restricted Funds" represent fLJnds which have been set aside for a particular purpose at the discretiorb of the Trustees and are restricted General Funds "General Funds" constitute the remainder of the funds that are not subject to any restrittions regarding their use In¢omlng Resources Donatlons, legacies and similar incoming resources are included in the year in which they are recelvable which Ss when the charity becomes entitled to the resource Income Tax on Gift Aid, together with interest received from the Inland Revenue, are recognised at the point of receipt ( of the gift ) and both are shown as "other incomlng resources" Intefftst recelved on savings Is recognised when credlted to the account Expenditure All expenditure is included on an accruals basis and is recognlsed when there is a legal or constructive obligation to pay for it. All costs have been attributed to one of the functional categories or resources expended in the Statement of Financial Activities Capital Commitment There were no capltsl commitments at the balance sheet date Page 8of12
Warrlngton Youth For Chrlst Annual Report and Frnanclal Statements for thé Year ended 31 December 2023 Notes to the Accounts I Continued ) Restricted Restrirted Unrestricted Account TAB General Centre Projert Total 2023 Total 2022 2 Donations fferin sirnil incomin san source5 Church glvlng 12,927 12.927 18,176 Donations 12,045 180 34,347 46,572 34,908 Pension Glft Regular giving 43.161 43,161 40,391 Covid19 grants 180 102 660 Restricted Restricted Unrestricted Account TAB General Centre Project Total 2023 Total 2022 3 Activities in furth the charit rance of Courses Fundraising Event5 & Trlps 2,087 2,087 4,255 Page9of12
Warrington Youth For Chrlst Annual Report and Financial Statements for thè Year ended 31 December 2023 Notes to the Accounts ( Continued ) Restricted Restrlcted Unrestricted Account TAB General Centre Projert Total 2023 Total 2022 4 Other incomin source HMRC ( receivable gift ald ) 15,936 15,936 4,125 HMRC - CYRS ( repayment ) Restrlcted Restricted Unrestrirted Account TAB General Centre Project Total 2023 Total 2022 osts of activitie of the ch In furth nce Expenses 4,696 4,696 5,114 Events & Trips 8,687 8,687 5,034 Minibus Expenditure 1,692 1,692 564 Caravan 390 390 Rent at Wycliffe 800 800 800 Repairs & Renewals Salaries & Nl 76,750 76,750 69,208 Pension 4,160 4,160 4,344 Tlthes 2,400 2,400 2,400 Training 1,562 1,562 198 Fund RaisSng 390 100 357 100 747 Page 10of 12
Warrington Youth For Christ Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 December 2023 Notes to the Accounts ( Contlnued ) Restrlcted Restrlcted Unrestricted Account TAB General Centre Project Total 2023 Total 2022 ana terin Consultancy Advertising Accountancy l accrued } 810 810 570 Telephone, fax, internet and web 1,003 1,003 907 Insurance 1,591 1,591 2,159 ststlonery and postage Office expense 330 330 300 Bank charges 431 431 204 Depreciation 480 480 640 Loss on dlsposal 810 Page 11 of 12
Warrington Youth For Christ Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year ended 31 December 2023 Notes to the Accounts ( Continued ) 7 Tangible Fixed Assets Office Equipment & Furnlture Sound and Music Equlpment Vehicles Total COST At 01 January 2023 3,644 31,362 10,402 45,408 Addltions in the year Disposals in the year At 31 December 2023 DEPRECZATION At 01 January 2023 3,157 29,998 10,332 43,487 Charge for the year 122 341 18 480 Depreciation on disposal At 31 December 2023 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 December 2023 365 53 At 31 December 2022 487 1,364 70 1,921 8 Debtors and prepayments Included in debtors are Gift Aid tax reclaims from HMRC £24,381 (2022 . £8,345 ) Page 12 of 12