**South Shropshire Youth Forum Annual Report 2020-21** 



## **Who are South Shropshire Youth Forum?** 

Set up as an independent registered Youth based charity in 1997, South Shropshire Youth Forum (SSYF) have been aiming to support young people in their transition to adulthood. It offers a variety of projects, themes and activities that are delivered to help address and support the needs of young people within this sparsely populated area. 

## **DIVERSIONARY ACTIVITIES, YOUTH CLUBS & PLAYSCHEMES** 

Youth activities outreach and detached youth work. Development of the Craven Arms Muslim Youth group and Rockspring playscheme with Ludlow Wildlife Trust. 

## **HERITAGE PROJECTS & WORKING WITH SCHOOLS** 

REACH projects at Church Stretton School and natural heritage projects with partner organisations such as Caring for God’s Acre and Shropshire Hills AONB partnership. 

## **COMMUNITY WORK** 

Local Youth Forums, Young volunteer scheme at the Shropshire Hills Discovery centre & Political Speed Dating events. 

## **INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT** 

SSYF provide a youth support network in the south of the County for any organisations that work or aspire to work with young people. 



## **Our ethos** 

South Shropshire Youth Forum (SSYF) are an established and trusted youth based charity with a strong track record of delivering quality, value for money programmes for socially and economically disadvantaged rural young people. 

The aims of SSYF are to support young people in their transition to adulthood.  SSYF provides a variety of projects, themes and activities that are delivered to help address and support the needs of young people within the sparsely populated area of rural south Shropshire. 

SSYF have different strategies and offer bespoke services depending on each market town area we work in (currently Church Stretton, Cleobury Mortimer, Craven Arms and Ludlow).  More importantly young people refer themselves and so in effect they volunteer to get involved. 

We have also been developing work for rural areas within the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty. Activities are carried out through the normal channels of youth engagement but more significantly through less traditional approaches such as diversionary activities and youth participation schemes.  These are shaped around new research carried out by the young people themselves through peer led consultations. We have established Youth Forums in the market towns, which have helped to improve local youth facilities, brought in specific activities and have given the young people a direct link to local decision making processes. 

## **Our work 2020-21** 

Primarily all our youth based activities have been adversely affected by the Covid 19 pandemic. All paid SSYF staff were furloughed between March and August 2020. 

## Young Rangers 

During 2020/21 our Young Rangers scheme has expanded to 2 groups. The Craven Arms/Church Stretton group has been set up due to funds being secured through a collaborative bid with the Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty Partnership. The funding has allowed us the opportunity to develop further partnerships with Forestry England and Shropshire Wildlife Trust (SWT). In September 2020 we negotiated the use of a 4 acre woodland site for use by our Young Rangers groups that is owned by SWT. 

Between September 2020 and March 2021 we have delivered 7 full day sessions in Clee and 5 in 

Craven Arms/Stretton. A total of 47 individuals participated on the 12 sessions. 25 young people registered in Craven Arms (17 are aged 12-16) 22 young people registered in Clee Hill (12 aged 12-16). Sessions included coppicing, discovery walks, producing a film, wildlife surveys and the building of infrastructure at the 4 acre woodland site on Clee Hill. 

## Craven Arms Green team volunteer programme 

based at the Shropshire Hills Discovery Centre – the project was affected by the closure of the centre for the majority of 2020/21. The project will continue into 2021/22. To date 16 young 



people have participated in stewarding for the Community Fireworks event, assisted in helping to improve the trails on the Onny Meadows and designed an Activity pack for other young people and families visiting the centre. 



## Volunteering in Sacred Spaces 

A partnership programme delivered with Caring for God’s Acre. The project involves young people helping to enhance and conserve wildlife habitats through practical conservation tasks in local burial grounds. The project had to seek an extension due to the lockdowns. 1 full project 

day was delivered during 2020/21 with 5 young people participating. The full project is due to be delivered by the end of October 2021 with an additional 5 full days left to deliver. 

## Craven Arms Muslim Youth group 

Following on from the successful _iwill_ community project where the Muslim community in Craven Arms helped to raise money and put on a community event funding was secured to continue to support the development of the Muslim Youth group. With the support of the Imam 

and other adults within the community the group finally got together in the New Year with a local walk designed to get people socialising after the lockdown. Other activities were planned 

from Easter onwards. 11 young people participated in the first walk with 3 adult volunteers helping to support the session. 




## Craven Arms & Ludlow Youth nights 

Sessions were suspended between March and August 2020 but started back up again during the School Summer holidays. Weekly sessions were delivered in Craven Arms (Tuesday) and Ludlow (Friday). As we could only meet outside and were following the strict Covid 19 guidelines we had to keep the indoor cafes closed. Instead we delivered detached sessions. In Craven Arms we did a series of night walks and also did a piece of work around the effects of Covid 19, the lockdowns 

and the effect the pandemic had on mental health. At the start of the New Year we had to put out an appeal to get laptops for some of the youths in Craven Arms as they told not to return to school. In Ludlow we continued to maintain contact with young people. Overall numbers in Ludlow were virtually the same as the previous year with 547 contacts with young people in total over 41 sessions compared to last year where 482 contacts were made over 37 sessions. 


## REACH project 

An established Personal development programme offered to local Secondary Schools. We continue to support pupils on our 10 week programme with church Stretton secondary School. In 2019-20 19 pupils accessed 2 courses and delivered a community project in the town as well as experiencing working alongside adult volunteers and with the National Trust Rangers. Pupils also completed a certificated First Aid course. The project was stopped during the pandemic and has plans to restart in the Autumn 2021 

## Rockspring Homework club 

A space for children aged 8-11 a place to get support to do their homework. The sessions also provide time to do some basic food preparation and play some games. This project provides SSYF with an opportunity to intervene with children at an early age and many former participants are still involved with Youth Forum activities. The project was stopped during the pandemic and plans were being made to use the remaining funding to deliver a playscheme at Rockspring in the summer 2021. 



## South Shropshire Youth Network 

Just after the first wave of Covid19 SSYF applied for funding to Shropshire Council for setting up South Shropshire Youth Network comprising of individuals, community and voluntary organisations working with young people aged 8-25 years old in the area. The aim of the network is to exchange good practice, collaborate, put in joint funding bids, and for organisations to become stronger and more sustainable. 

The project started in August 2020 with the external social landscape still changing quite rapidly. SSYF initiated the recruitment process for a Project Officer working from home and a mapping exercise at the same time. Marinke Fontein started as the Infrastructure Support Officer at the beginning of November 2020. In the first 6 months of her post the following was achieved. 

So far, 24 organisations have signed up to the network. All of the members were contacted 

for an in-depth conversation about their needs, but time constraints and some workers still being furloughed meant a delay. Needs assessments generally result in follow up support via email and regular contact. Not all support needs could be accommodated yet. Network meetings were held in November, January and March. Under the slogan of ‘The more you put in, the more 

you get out.’ members take tasks on. We have established subgroups of network members to work on specific topics in between whole network meetings. Members engaged with these, moving the volunteer recruitment drive, youth consultation and area conference forward. 

In February we offered a free online training event with West Mercia police on county lines, child sexual exploitation, adverse childhood experiences and so on. The graphic on the next page gives a good idea of all the outputs we’ve achieved. 




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## **Manager’s report 2020/21** 

The Youth Forum has overcome so many challenges over the years. Our work has constantly evolved and has had to be flexible due to the changing needs and new faces appearing as young people get older and move on. Like everyone else we had to adapt to the pandemic and the UK lockdown from March 2020 and again in the winter, with schools remaining partially closed into the New Year. We had to face an uncertain future as life changed for us all. Our main concern was the impact the pandemic and subsequent lockdowns had on young people. We were keen restart our sessions in the summer holidays, as soon as we had the green light to go.  The pandemic was untimely for us, having just secured a new grant with the Heritage Lottery for the expansion of the Young Rangers project and also the new Infrastructure Support Network. Despite the disruptions both have proved to be a big success. 

External factors continue to play a significant part in how our organisation is able to deliver its services and how we are shaped. We have had cuts to local services, changes to funding streams, austerity and now, like all of us, we have the Covid-19 pandemic and aftermath to deal with. It’s good to know that the organisation is flexible and adaptable enough to survive. Over the years we have been used to changeable working conditions,  to make cuts where they are needed, and have got some really good working partnerships in place, all this has helped us to be more resilient, and flexible to change. I feel, despite the challenges that face us all we are in good order to survive the months, and hopefully, years ahead. 

Once again, I have to thank everyone who supports this Charity, our Trustees, volunteers, funders, partners and dedicated staff. 

Rich Morley Chief Officer 



## **Youth Forum income expenditure over the last 5 financial years (April – March)** 

_**Income Expenditure**_ **2016/17: £52,654 £46,737 2017/18: £43,100 £50,627 2018/19: £58,998 £49,363 2019/20: £51,461 £48,225 2020/21: £53,065 £42,112** 

## **Partners** 

## **Funders & contributors** 

Bishop’s Castle Town Council Caring for God’s Acre Church Stretton School Church Stretton Town Council Craven Arms Mosque Halo Leisure (CasCA) Craven Arms Town Council Craven Arms Youth Partnership Ludlow Town Council National Trust Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership Shropshire Council Shropshire Hills Discovery centre (Grow, Cook, Learn) Shropshire Wildlife Trust The Furniture scheme Wesley’s West Mercia Police **YOUNG PEOPLE!** 

Anonymous 

Awards for All – Lottery Fund Bishop’s Castle Town Council Churches Together – Ludlow Cleobury Mortimer Town Council Cleobury Youth Partnership Craven Arms Town Council Craven Arms Youth Area Partnership Euro Quality Trust Hall Garth Charitable Trust Hereford Community Foundation _(Teme Valley Youth Fund)_ Heritage Lottery Fund Ludlow Town Council Old Downton Lodge Shropshire Hills ANOB Partnership Shropshire County Council Shropshire Hills Discovery centre (Grow, Cook, Learn) Staffs Community Foundation Wesley’s 



**South Shropshire Youth Forum** 

**Rockspring centre Sandford Road Ludlow Shropshire SY8 1SX** www.ssyf.net 

**Registered Charity number: 1068321 Company number: 3476766** 








REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER." 03476766 {England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1068321
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
FOR
soirrH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
Kimberlee & Co
Chartered Accountants
Hunt House Fam)
Frith CoTnTnon
Tenbury Wells
Worcestershire
WR15 8JY

SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Note5 to the Financial Statements
10 10 13
Detailed StstetNent of Financial Aetivities
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 MARCH 2021
The trnsiees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, preknt their report with the
financial Statements of the charity for the year ended il March 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Sratemeni of Re¢oTnrnended Practice applicable to charities preparing iheir accounts
in accordance with the Financial Rewrting Standard applicable itE the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland (FRS 102) {effective I
January 2019).
ORJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The Charity's Objectives are "to proTnote the benefit of young people in South Shropshire in any way considered charitabl¢,
especially to relieve and prevent suffering caused by mental and physical ill health or by social or economic circumsiances."
SSYF aims to support young people through the transltion to adultho(Kl. It offers a variety of projec(s. activities and themes
that are delivered to help address and support the needs of young people in the district.
Significant activities
The following paid staff carried out SSYF activities in the wiod 2019r20=
5 Sessional Youth Workers, selfemployed occasional staff. a Part-time Finance and Administration OITiceT. a Part-time
Infrastrn¢ture Support Office (New posi) and a Full-tirne Youth Manager.
Volunteers
SSYF also relies on a conunitted group of volunieers. working alongside paid staff. to fulfil its aims and obje¢tives.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitabl¢ activities
Activities in the year up to 3 1st March 2021 and further into 2021 have included=
DIVERSIONARY ACTIVITIES, YOUTH CLUBS & PLAYSCHEMES
Youth activities outreach and d￿a¢bed youth work in Craven Artns and Ludlow. DevelopTnent of the Crdven Arm5 Muslim
Youth group and Rockspring playscheme with Ludlow Wildlife Trust. Focused youih consultaiions (through detached youth
work) in Bishop's Castle and Cleobury Mortimer.
HERtTAGE PROJECTS & WORKING WITH SCHOOLS
Natural herita(re projects with partner organisations such &s Caring for God's Acre. Shropshire Hills AONB partnership,
Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Fore5ty England and Grow, Cook. Learn.
COMMUNITY WORK
Supporting local Youth FonunK Young volunittr scheme at the Shropshire Hills Discovery centre allow young people to
develop links to the wider commut]iry.
INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT
SSYF provide a youth support netsvoTk in the south of the County for any organisations that work or aspire to work with
young people. The new programrne led a Youth consultation across south Shropshire.
GENERAL VOLUNTEERtNG OPPORTUNITIES".
The Youth Forum provide opportunities for supported placernents within the con]munity or within the youth projects so
people can apply their skills.
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Internal and external factors
External factors continue to play a significant part iTt how our organisation is able to deliver its services and how we are
shaped. SSYF have seen cuts to local service& changes to fi]nding streams. austerity and now. like all of us, we have the
Covid-19 pandelnit and aftermath to deal with. It's tsix)d to know thai ihe organisation is flexible and adaptable enough to
survive. Over the years we have been used to changeable workinu conditions. io n￿e cuts where they are nttded, and have
got some really good working partnerships in place. all this has helped us to be more resilient. and flexible to change.
Shropghire Council has also undergone many changes in recent years. including cuts to budgets and servi¢es leaving the
voluntary secior left to ty io fill some of the Ats )5 in the provision. As an organisation. SSYF, has had pressure to run more
trddiiional youth activities such &s Youth clubs. The development of a Hew Youth service in Shropshire will hopefully allow
us to work more stratetsically and less in isolation than at presenL and there 1% also potential to share resources.
The laun¢h of our In￿t￿cture Support programlne has provtded vttal internal support for the development of the
oruanisaiion as well as providing a support network for organisaiions who, work with or ￿pIre to work wilh young people.
Strdtegically, SSYF still reTnains in a strong txTrsition in ternis of expertise and being able to deliver and get results. Capacity
io deliver projecis remains a problem with the lack of resources available.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Prillcipal funding source5
Income sources have diversifi¢d and now includes Tnoney from grJnt applications. fundraising activities. doDations,
partnership agreeTnents and service level awements with other local organisation5.
Reserves polity
SSYF has a policy io hold in reserve an amount to cover winding up costs if the chtirity were io close. This would include
amounts io cover staff redundancy. reni in lieu of notice. amounts that would be due on contracts for the hir¢ (Trf office
¢quiptneni. and for legal and professional fees.
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
FUTURE PLANS
Our unofficial 'strategic' Business Plan h&5 been developed by stsff and Ttustees over recent years. This includes the
following Strategic Goals
Maintaining existing services despite a challentrtng funding envtr¢)nment - SSYF needs to continue to develop diverse
funding streams ond through its paTTherships. in recent years. had other organisations buy in the youth services that we
can provide. The Youth Forum needs to continue to raise its profile through publicity and marketing. Its website and social
media sltes need to be updated on a regular basis. Oppornjniiies arise very quickly and now we are heading a new
Infrastructure Support network in the south of th¢ County it will enable us to hear of opportunities with better noti¢e and
allow us to work more closely with pattrers.
Expand our services. projects and activities offer for young people in South Shropshire - The Youth Forum needs to build
capacity to achieve thi5. It needs to find a new regisiered office base and recruit trustees who can help fill the skills gap.
Funding for additional staJTing is a priority so the Youth Forum can build its capacity to deliver more activities and have the
necessary admin supwn io monitor finance5 and evidence for grant applications. Securing significant funding will enable
the Youth Forum to buy in the resources it needs to expand the services it deliver5. SSYF needs to tsrget specific national
and local funders through partnership working and to identify other fi]nders who would support the work we do. The new
Infrastructure Supwirt programme is making a significant positiv¢ impact on our organisation.
Expand collabordtiv¢ partnership working - The Youth Forutn needs to continue to IIKTrk for opportunities for partnership
working. This will enable us to develop schetnes and projects that will benefit our clienièle. li has been the strength of the
organisation to see tsaps in provision and look at where opportunities can be created. Fo¢u5 should remain (although not
exclusively) on the Thard to reach. young wple.
Develop a mixed economy approach to fimding - SSYF ha& in recent years. been existing hand to mouth. It has been
developing other means to get the necessary resources it require5 to operate and to be less reliant on grants. Fundraising
activities. for example. has increased in recent years and has given the Youth Fornm much needed 'unresthcted' funds. These
'unrestricted' funds enable the Youth Forum to get match fimding for bid applicaiions and to projects where they are most
needed.
Review Iwal needs and refocus SSYF w meet them- consuliaiion with young people is ongoing, the organisation can onty
respond to the needs of young people if it h&% a ￿5P of current trends within the locality and within youth culture as a
whole. As the Youth Forum is an advocate of young people mainthining local parnierships are also vital. The new youth
consultation5 and network pannership have been a bio help in understandin.
u needs and prioritie5. Organisations and
comrnuniti¢s need to be made aware of the changing needs of young people in the area.
As always. the stsff and trustees of the SSYF are committed to ensure that the organisation cornpletes its agreed prograinme,
operates within the ￿0pe of its bu5ine5s plan, and builds on its financial position during ihe forthcoming financial year. li
still remains though that managing cash flow and the budgei on limited resources are an important priority for our
organisation.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by it5 governino documenL a deed of tru5¢ and constitutes a limiied company, limited by guarantee,
as defined by th¢ Companie5 Art 2006.
Recruitrnent and appointment of new tnistees
Recruiiment of new trustees is ongoing. The process now includes the completion of a written application forni. an infomial
meeting with paid staff and VolUn￿er& and taking part in an interview with the Manager and trustees.
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SOVTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
OrganisatioDal structur¢
The Board are the governing body of South Shropshire Youth Forum (SSYF} and they ￿taIn respon5kbility for ¢ontrolling
the management and adrnini5tration of the organisation. The Board have collective responsibility for the chariry and ultitnate
Tesponsibiliry for dir¢ctints its affairs. en5Uting that it is solvent and well-rwK and delivering the charitable outcomes for the
benefit of the public for which il was set up.
A Full time Manager is responsible for the day-tIHlay management of the organisation. A new Infrastructure Support worker
Is now in posi to support the organisation and exiernal Yoluntary secior groups and organisations.
SSYF paid srnff and volunteers carry i)ut SSYF activities in accordanc£ with its charitable aims.
Induction and training of new trustees
All new trusiees undergo induction and training to ensure thai they can participa* fully in the new role.
Wider network
SSYF belongs to a variety of local netwot*s acros5 South Shropshire and with the advent of the Unitary Authority in April
2009 has endeavoured to make links across the wider South Shropshire area. New oppornmities have arisen through the new
Infrastructure Support pr￿mrne.
Related parties
SSYF works alongside a wide rdnge of organisaiions includints Shropshire Council. Hereford Diocese. Shropshire Hills Area
of Outstanding Natural Beaury, National Trust. Shropshire Wildlife TrusL Grow.C￿LLedrn. West Mercia Poliee. Caring
for God's Acre and local %hools and college5.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
03476766 (England and Wales)
Regist¢r¢d Charity number
1068321
Registered office
Rockspring Community Centre
Sandford Road
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 ISX
Truste¢5
J Smithers (resI￿ed 6.9.21)
L McKnighi- Chair
G Barratt- Treasurer (reSI￿ed I l.11.20)
A Furniss- Chair
l Hankinson
T Evans {resigned 27.5.21)
l Allan-smith (appoinied I l.11.20)
R Bluett (appointed ? 12.20)
Miss S E Pearce (appointed I l.11.20)
Company Secretary
R D Morley
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
INdependenl Examiner
N l Kimberlee
Chanered Accouniani
Kitnberlee & Co
Chartered Accountants
Hunt House FaTm
Frith ComTnon
Tenbury Wells
Worcestershire
WR15 8JY
B#Thker5
Natwest
15 Bull Ring
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 IAG
This report has b¢¢n Prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to
STnall companies.
Approved by order of the board Olm￿ on 23 November 2021 and signed on its behalf by:
R D Morley- Secretary
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INDEPENDEr￿ EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
IDdependent examiner's report to the trnstees of South Shropshire Youth Forum ('the Company,)
I reptsrt to the charity trustees on my exalnination of the accounts of the Company for the y¢ar ended 31 March 2021.
Re5ponsibiliti¢s and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also ils directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the
preparaiion of ihe a¢¢ounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).
Having satisfied myself that the account5 of the Company are not required to be audited wjder Part 16 of the 2006 Act and
are eligible for independent examination, l report in resped of my exarninaiion of your chariws accounts a5 carried out
under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe 2011 Aci'l. In carrying out Tny examination I have followed the Direction%
given by the Charity Commission under seaion 145{5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's sthterneDt
I have completed my exarnination. I confim) that no ntstters have colne io my attention in connection with ihe examination
givlng me cause io believe..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of ihe 2006 Aci- or
the accounts do not accord with those record5: or
the accounis do not comply wtth the accountints requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
requirement that ihe accounts give a true and fair view which is not a rnatter considered as part of an independent
examination,. or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the TnethLkJs and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for a¢countit]o and Teportin
by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accollnts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
I have TJO concerns and have come across no Oth￿ Tnatters in connection with the examiTI￿1on to which attention should be
drawn in this repon in order io enable a prO￿r understanding of ihe a¢counts to be reache4L
N l Kimberlee
Chartered Accountant
Kimberlee & Co
Chartered Accountants
Hunt House Farm
Frith CoTnmon
Tenbury Wells
Woreestershire
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
STATEMENT OF FINANCJAL AcfiviTIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
31J.21
Tot81
funds
31.3.20
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
fund
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMEiwfs FROM
Donations and legacies
53.065
S3,065
51,461
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Support for young people of South Shropshire
1,020
41.092
42.112
49,211
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
(1,020)
11,973
10.953
2.250
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
{9W2)
21.133
i iJoJ
9,051
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
(10.852)
33,IlJ6
22.254
11.301
The notes forni part of these financial mtements
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
BALANCE SHEET
31 MARCH 2021
31.3.21
Total
funds
31.3.20
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
fimd
fund
Note5
CURREf4T ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
9,864
38,787
9￿64
38,787
10,741
26.943
4&651
48,6SI
37.684
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
(IOW2)
(3.73D
{14589)
(15,623)
NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)
<10￿52>
44,914
34.062
22.061
TOT AL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
(10.852)
44.914
34.062
22.061
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year
(IIW8)
(11,808)
{10,760)
NET ASSETS
(10,8S2)
33,106
22354
11,301
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
(10,852)
33.106
(9,832)
21.133
TOTAL FVNDS
22.254
11.301
The charitable eompany is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended
il March 2021.
The Tnembers have not required ihe colnpany to obtaÈn an audit of its financial sta*meDts fr>r the year ended 31 March 2021
in accordance with Section 476 of the Companie5 Act 2(H)6.
The trustees acknowledue their r￿pOnSIbilitieS for
(a}
ensuring that the charitable Company keep5 accounting re¢ords that comply with Seciions 386 and 387 of the
Companies Act 2006 and
preparing financial statements which give a and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable cotnpany as at
the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements
of Sections 394 and i95 and which othe￿1$¢ comply wilh the requirements of the Companies Aci 2006 relaling to
financial ststelnenis. so far as applicable to the charitable company.
(b)
The notes forni part of these fmancial Statements
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
BALANCE SHEET- continued
31 MARCH 2021
These financial staiemenis have been prepared in accordance with the prowsions applicable to charitable companies subject
to the small co￿panIeS regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Tn￿te¢S and authorised for issue on 23 November 2021 and were
signed on its behalf by..
A Furniss- Trusiee
L M¢Knight- T￿￿te¢
The Do*s form part of these financTal ststements
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BasÉs of preparing the financial $t2tetNents
The financial sraiements of the charitsble company. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparino
their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable ID the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019),, Financial Reporting
Standard 102 The Financial Reportin(T Siandard applicable in the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland. and th¢ Companies
Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognÉsed in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the fiJnd5, it is
probable ihat the incotne will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabiliiies are reco￿lSed as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity
to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount
of the obl joaiion can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basi% and has been classified
under headings that awegare all cost related io the cateuory. Where costs cannot be direcily attributed to particular
headings they have been allocated to activiiies on a basis consistent with th¢ use of resources.
Tangible fixed 855ets
Depreciation is provided * the following annual rates in Qrder to wriie off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Fixtures and fittings
20Vo on cost
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporntion tax its charithble adivities.
Fu￿d aeeounting
Unresrricted funds can be used in accordance with the charttable objectives at the discre(ion of th¢ trustees.
Resiricied funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when fun(b are raised for particular restricied purposes.
Further explanation of the natuty and purpose of each fimd is included in the noies to the financial ststements.
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees. remunerniion or other ￿nefits for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended
J l March 2020.
Trustees, exp¢nse5
There were no tnIs￿eS. expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended 31 March 2020.
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINAf4CIAL STATEMENTS- Co￿tinUed
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
STAFF COSTS
31J.21
31.3.20
Wa(Tes and salaries
Social security costs
33,848
797
31,733
2.626
34,645
34.359
The average monthly number of employtts during the yfdr was as follows..
31.3.21
31.3.20
Management and administration
No employees received emoluments in exress of £60,IMIO.
TANGIBLE FIXED A￿ETs
Fixtures
and
fittings
COST
At l April 2020 and 31 March 2021
29,198
DEPRECIATION
At l April 2020 and 31 March 2021
29.198
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2021
At 31 March 2020
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31J.21
31.3.20
Trade debto
Other debtors
931
8,933
3.768
6,973
9,864
10,741
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
r40TES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-rontlDued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31J.21
31.3.20
Trade creditors
Other creditors
16
14.573
1.745
13,878
14.589
15,623
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFfER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
31J.21
31.3.20
Other crediior5
11808
10.760
MOVEMEP4T IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.21
At 1.420
UDrestrieted funds
General fvnd
{9032)
(1.020)
{10,852}
Restricted funds
Core Funding
21,133
11,973
33.106
TOTAL FVNDS
iiJoi
10.953
22.254
Nei movement in funds, included in the aknve are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General ￿nd
(1,020)
(1.020)
Restricted fund5
Cor¢ Funding
53,065
(41,092}
11,973
TOTAL FUNDS
53.065
{42,lJ2)
10,953
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINAf4CIAL STATEMENTS- CODtiDued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 MARCH 2021
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
comparativ￿ for movemen¢ in fund5
Nei
movement
in ￿ndS
At
31.3.20
At 1.4.19
Unrestrirted funds
General ￿nd
(8.846)
(986)
{9,832)
Restricted fund5
Core Funding
17.897
3,236
21.133
TOTAL FUNDS
9.051
2,250
11.301
Comparative net movement in fimds. included in the aEM)ve are as follows:
Incoming
resourc£s
Resources
expended
MoveTnent
in funds
Unrestricted fllnds
General fund
{986)
(986)
Restricted fund$
Core Funding
51.461
(48.225)
3.236
TOTAL FUNDS
51.461
{49.2111
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party IransaclioTL5 for the year ended 31 March 2021.
io.
MEMBERS LIABILITY
The company does not have share capithl bui is litnited by guarantee. In the event of winding up the liability of each
member is litnited to an amount not exceeding £10.
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Year Ended
3113121
Year Endod
3113120
INCOMING RESOURCES
Volunta
inwme
BCTC
1.200
Church Stretton Town Counal
Churches Togelher- Ludlow
Clee Hill - YR
CM TC - Grant
CM YP- Grant
Consulation
COVID- Racecourse
Craven Arms TC Extension
Craven Arms Youth Group
Discovery Centre
Donations
Euro Quality
Hall Garth Charitable Settlement Trust
HCF Grant
Job Renlention Scheme
Main Grants
N Fogg
Old Downton Lc*Jge
PGL Oswesty
Shropshire Council - Salary
Shropshire Hills AONB Twst
Tottie Arvold
West Mercia Police Community Fund
115
920
1.000
2.911
620
300
1.500
3,240
3.953
333
1.626
1,(100
8,225
729
9.600
4.360
3.960
9.678
8,745
2,750
600
500
600
20.000
7.600
1,000
1.842
52,266
48,829
Other Income
Employment Allowance
Interest Received
797
2,626
799
2,632
l incomin
resources
53,065
51,461
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
DETALED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcT￿￿lEs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Ygar Ended
3113121
Year Ended
113120
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable activities
Wages
Social security
Pension costs
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Sundries
Materials and resources
Travel
Venue hire
Aclivrties
Promotional
Subscriptions
Office equipment
33,848
797
1.685
19
49
342
241
276
31,734
2,626
525
40
87
277
357
661
2,094
5,068
95
18
33
10
399
37.732
43.615
Goveman¢e costs
Accountancy
1.020
986
1,020
986
ort costs
Management
Freelance wages
Insurance
Sundries
Provision for wndiThJ up
Bank charges
2.230
1.014
243
1.047
76
1.060
332
1,048
76
3,360
4.610
Total resources ex
end
42.112
49.211
Net Income
£10.953
£2.250
This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER." 03476766 {England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1068321
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
FOR
soirrH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
Kimberlee & Co
Chartered Accountants
Hunt House Fam)
Frith CoTnTnon
Tenbury Wells
Worcestershire
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Page
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Note5 to the Financial Statements
10 10 13
Detailed StstetNent of Financial Aetivities
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 MARCH 2021
The trnsiees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, preknt their report with the
financial Statements of the charity for the year ended il March 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Sratemeni of Re¢oTnrnended Practice applicable to charities preparing iheir accounts
in accordance with the Financial Rewrting Standard applicable itE the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland (FRS 102) {effective I
January 2019).
ORJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The Charity's Objectives are "to proTnote the benefit of young people in South Shropshire in any way considered charitabl¢,
especially to relieve and prevent suffering caused by mental and physical ill health or by social or economic circumsiances."
SSYF aims to support young people through the transltion to adultho(Kl. It offers a variety of projec(s. activities and themes
that are delivered to help address and support the needs of young people in the district.
Significant activities
The following paid staff carried out SSYF activities in the wiod 2019r20=
5 Sessional Youth Workers, selfemployed occasional staff. a Part-time Finance and Administration OITiceT. a Part-time
Infrastrn¢ture Support Office (New posi) and a Full-tirne Youth Manager.
Volunteers
SSYF also relies on a conunitted group of volunieers. working alongside paid staff. to fulfil its aims and obje¢tives.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitabl¢ activities
Activities in the year up to 3 1st March 2021 and further into 2021 have included=
DIVERSIONARY ACTIVITIES, YOUTH CLUBS & PLAYSCHEMES
Youth activities outreach and d￿a¢bed youth work in Craven Artns and Ludlow. DevelopTnent of the Crdven Arm5 Muslim
Youth group and Rockspring playscheme with Ludlow Wildlife Trust. Focused youih consultaiions (through detached youth
work) in Bishop's Castle and Cleobury Mortimer.
HERtTAGE PROJECTS & WORKING WITH SCHOOLS
Natural herita(re projects with partner organisations such &s Caring for God's Acre. Shropshire Hills AONB partnership,
Shropshire Wildlife Trust, Fore5ty England and Grow, Cook. Learn.
COMMUNITY WORK
Supporting local Youth FonunK Young volunittr scheme at the Shropshire Hills Discovery centre allow young people to
develop links to the wider commut]iry.
INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT
SSYF provide a youth support netsvoTk in the south of the County for any organisations that work or aspire to work with
young people. The new programrne led a Youth consultation across south Shropshire.
GENERAL VOLUNTEERtNG OPPORTUNITIES".
The Youth Forum provide opportunities for supported placernents within the con]munity or within the youth projects so
people can apply their skills.
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Internal and external factors
External factors continue to play a significant part iTt how our organisation is able to deliver its services and how we are
shaped. SSYF have seen cuts to local service& changes to fi]nding streams. austerity and now. like all of us, we have the
Covid-19 pandelnit and aftermath to deal with. It's tsix)d to know thai ihe organisation is flexible and adaptable enough to
survive. Over the years we have been used to changeable workinu conditions. io n￿e cuts where they are nttded, and have
got some really good working partnerships in place. all this has helped us to be more resilient. and flexible to change.
Shropghire Council has also undergone many changes in recent years. including cuts to budgets and servi¢es leaving the
voluntary secior left to ty io fill some of the Ats )5 in the provision. As an organisation. SSYF, has had pressure to run more
trddiiional youth activities such &s Youth clubs. The development of a Hew Youth service in Shropshire will hopefully allow
us to work more stratetsically and less in isolation than at presenL and there 1% also potential to share resources.
The laun¢h of our In￿t￿cture Support programlne has provtded vttal internal support for the development of the
oruanisaiion as well as providing a support network for organisaiions who, work with or ￿pIre to work wilh young people.
Strdtegically, SSYF still reTnains in a strong txTrsition in ternis of expertise and being able to deliver and get results. Capacity
io deliver projecis remains a problem with the lack of resources available.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Prillcipal funding source5
Income sources have diversifi¢d and now includes Tnoney from grJnt applications. fundraising activities. doDations,
partnership agreeTnents and service level awements with other local organisation5.
Reserves polity
SSYF has a policy io hold in reserve an amount to cover winding up costs if the chtirity were io close. This would include
amounts io cover staff redundancy. reni in lieu of notice. amounts that would be due on contracts for the hir¢ (Trf office
¢quiptneni. and for legal and professional fees.
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
FUTURE PLANS
Our unofficial 'strategic' Business Plan h&5 been developed by stsff and Ttustees over recent years. This includes the
following Strategic Goals
Maintaining existing services despite a challentrtng funding envtr¢)nment - SSYF needs to continue to develop diverse
funding streams ond through its paTTherships. in recent years. had other organisations buy in the youth services that we
can provide. The Youth Forum needs to continue to raise its profile through publicity and marketing. Its website and social
media sltes need to be updated on a regular basis. Oppornjniiies arise very quickly and now we are heading a new
Infrastructure Support network in the south of th¢ County it will enable us to hear of opportunities with better noti¢e and
allow us to work more closely with pattrers.
Expand our services. projects and activities offer for young people in South Shropshire - The Youth Forum needs to build
capacity to achieve thi5. It needs to find a new regisiered office base and recruit trustees who can help fill the skills gap.
Funding for additional staJTing is a priority so the Youth Forum can build its capacity to deliver more activities and have the
necessary admin supwn io monitor finance5 and evidence for grant applications. Securing significant funding will enable
the Youth Forum to buy in the resources it needs to expand the services it deliver5. SSYF needs to tsrget specific national
and local funders through partnership working and to identify other fi]nders who would support the work we do. The new
Infrastructure Supwirt programme is making a significant positiv¢ impact on our organisation.
Expand collabordtiv¢ partnership working - The Youth Forutn needs to continue to IIKTrk for opportunities for partnership
working. This will enable us to develop schetnes and projects that will benefit our clienièle. li has been the strength of the
organisation to see tsaps in provision and look at where opportunities can be created. Fo¢u5 should remain (although not
exclusively) on the Thard to reach. young wple.
Develop a mixed economy approach to fimding - SSYF ha& in recent years. been existing hand to mouth. It has been
developing other means to get the necessary resources it require5 to operate and to be less reliant on grants. Fundraising
activities. for example. has increased in recent years and has given the Youth Fornm much needed 'unresthcted' funds. These
'unrestricted' funds enable the Youth Forum to get match fimding for bid applicaiions and to projects where they are most
needed.
Review Iwal needs and refocus SSYF w meet them- consuliaiion with young people is ongoing, the organisation can onty
respond to the needs of young people if it h&% a ￿5P of current trends within the locality and within youth culture as a
whole. As the Youth Forum is an advocate of young people mainthining local parnierships are also vital. The new youth
consultation5 and network pannership have been a bio help in understandin.
u needs and prioritie5. Organisations and
comrnuniti¢s need to be made aware of the changing needs of young people in the area.
As always. the stsff and trustees of the SSYF are committed to ensure that the organisation cornpletes its agreed prograinme,
operates within the ￿0pe of its bu5ine5s plan, and builds on its financial position during ihe forthcoming financial year. li
still remains though that managing cash flow and the budgei on limited resources are an important priority for our
organisation.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by it5 governino documenL a deed of tru5¢ and constitutes a limiied company, limited by guarantee,
as defined by th¢ Companie5 Art 2006.
Recruitrnent and appointment of new tnistees
Recruiiment of new trustees is ongoing. The process now includes the completion of a written application forni. an infomial
meeting with paid staff and VolUn￿er& and taking part in an interview with the Manager and trustees.
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SOVTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
OrganisatioDal structur¢
The Board are the governing body of South Shropshire Youth Forum (SSYF} and they ￿taIn respon5kbility for ¢ontrolling
the management and adrnini5tration of the organisation. The Board have collective responsibility for the chariry and ultitnate
Tesponsibiliry for dir¢ctints its affairs. en5Uting that it is solvent and well-rwK and delivering the charitable outcomes for the
benefit of the public for which il was set up.
A Full time Manager is responsible for the day-tIHlay management of the organisation. A new Infrastructure Support worker
Is now in posi to support the organisation and exiernal Yoluntary secior groups and organisations.
SSYF paid srnff and volunteers carry i)ut SSYF activities in accordanc£ with its charitable aims.
Induction and training of new trustees
All new trusiees undergo induction and training to ensure thai they can participa* fully in the new role.
Wider network
SSYF belongs to a variety of local netwot*s acros5 South Shropshire and with the advent of the Unitary Authority in April
2009 has endeavoured to make links across the wider South Shropshire area. New oppornmities have arisen through the new
Infrastructure Support pr￿mrne.
Related parties
SSYF works alongside a wide rdnge of organisaiions includints Shropshire Council. Hereford Diocese. Shropshire Hills Area
of Outstanding Natural Beaury, National Trust. Shropshire Wildlife TrusL Grow.C￿LLedrn. West Mercia Poliee. Caring
for God's Acre and local %hools and college5.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
03476766 (England and Wales)
Regist¢r¢d Charity number
1068321
Registered office
Rockspring Community Centre
Sandford Road
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 ISX
Truste¢5
J Smithers (resI￿ed 6.9.21)
L McKnighi- Chair
G Barratt- Treasurer (reSI￿ed I l.11.20)
A Furniss- Chair
l Hankinson
T Evans {resigned 27.5.21)
l Allan-smith (appoinied I l.11.20)
R Bluett (appointed ? 12.20)
Miss S E Pearce (appointed I l.11.20)
Company Secretary
R D Morley
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
INdependenl Examiner
N l Kimberlee
Chanered Accouniani
Kitnberlee & Co
Chartered Accountants
Hunt House FaTm
Frith ComTnon
Tenbury Wells
Worcestershire
WR15 8JY
B#Thker5
Natwest
15 Bull Ring
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 IAG
This report has b¢¢n Prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to
STnall companies.
Approved by order of the board Olm￿ on 23 November 2021 and signed on its behalf by:
R D Morley- Secretary
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INDEPENDEr￿ EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
IDdependent examiner's report to the trnstees of South Shropshire Youth Forum ('the Company,)
I reptsrt to the charity trustees on my exalnination of the accounts of the Company for the y¢ar ended 31 March 2021.
Re5ponsibiliti¢s and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also ils directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the
preparaiion of ihe a¢¢ounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).
Having satisfied myself that the account5 of the Company are not required to be audited wjder Part 16 of the 2006 Act and
are eligible for independent examination, l report in resped of my exarninaiion of your chariws accounts a5 carried out
under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (Ihe 2011 Aci'l. In carrying out Tny examination I have followed the Direction%
given by the Charity Commission under seaion 145{5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's sthterneDt
I have completed my exarnination. I confim) that no ntstters have colne io my attention in connection with ihe examination
givlng me cause io believe..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of ihe 2006 Aci- or
the accounts do not accord with those record5: or
the accounis do not comply wtth the accountints requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
requirement that ihe accounts give a true and fair view which is not a rnatter considered as part of an independent
examination,. or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the TnethLkJs and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for a¢countit]o and Teportin
by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accollnts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
I have TJO concerns and have come across no Oth￿ Tnatters in connection with the examiTI￿1on to which attention should be
drawn in this repon in order io enable a prO￿r understanding of ihe a¢counts to be reache4L
N l Kimberlee
Chartered Accountant
Kimberlee & Co
Chartered Accountants
Hunt House Farm
Frith CoTnmon
Tenbury Wells
Woreestershire
WR15 8JY
Dale=
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
STATEMENT OF FINANCJAL AcfiviTIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
31J.21
Tot81
funds
31.3.20
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
fund
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMEiwfs FROM
Donations and legacies
53.065
S3,065
51,461
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Support for young people of South Shropshire
1,020
41.092
42.112
49,211
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
(1,020)
11,973
10.953
2.250
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
{9W2)
21.133
i iJoJ
9,051
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
(10.852)
33,IlJ6
22.254
11.301
The notes forni part of these financial mtements
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
BALANCE SHEET
31 MARCH 2021
31.3.21
Total
funds
31.3.20
Total
funds
Unrestricted Restricted
fimd
fund
Note5
CURREf4T ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
9,864
38,787
9￿64
38,787
10,741
26.943
4&651
48,6SI
37.684
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
(IOW2)
(3.73D
{14589)
(15,623)
NET CURRENT ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)
<10￿52>
44,914
34.062
22.061
TOT AL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
(10.852)
44.914
34.062
22.061
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year
(IIW8)
(11,808)
{10,760)
NET ASSETS
(10,8S2)
33,106
22354
11,301
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
(10,852)
33.106
(9,832)
21.133
TOTAL FVNDS
22.254
11.301
The charitable eompany is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended
il March 2021.
The Tnembers have not required ihe colnpany to obtaÈn an audit of its financial sta*meDts fr>r the year ended 31 March 2021
in accordance with Section 476 of the Companie5 Act 2(H)6.
The trustees acknowledue their r￿pOnSIbilitieS for
(a}
ensuring that the charitable Company keep5 accounting re¢ords that comply with Seciions 386 and 387 of the
Companies Act 2006 and
preparing financial statements which give a and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable cotnpany as at
the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements
of Sections 394 and i95 and which othe￿1$¢ comply wilh the requirements of the Companies Aci 2006 relaling to
financial ststelnenis. so far as applicable to the charitable company.
(b)
The notes forni part of these fmancial Statements
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
BALANCE SHEET- continued
31 MARCH 2021
These financial staiemenis have been prepared in accordance with the prowsions applicable to charitable companies subject
to the small co￿panIeS regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Tn￿te¢S and authorised for issue on 23 November 2021 and were
signed on its behalf by..
A Furniss- Trusiee
L M¢Knight- T￿￿te¢
The Do*s form part of these financTal ststements
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
BasÉs of preparing the financial $t2tetNents
The financial sraiements of the charitsble company. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparino
their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting
Standard applicable ID the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019),, Financial Reporting
Standard 102 The Financial Reportin(T Siandard applicable in the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland. and th¢ Companies
Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All income is recognÉsed in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the fiJnd5, it is
probable ihat the incotne will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabiliiies are reco￿lSed as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity
to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount
of the obl joaiion can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basi% and has been classified
under headings that awegare all cost related io the cateuory. Where costs cannot be direcily attributed to particular
headings they have been allocated to activiiies on a basis consistent with th¢ use of resources.
Tangible fixed 855ets
Depreciation is provided * the following annual rates in Qrder to wriie off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Fixtures and fittings
20Vo on cost
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporntion tax its charithble adivities.
Fu￿d aeeounting
Unresrricted funds can be used in accordance with the charttable objectives at the discre(ion of th¢ trustees.
Resiricied funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when fun(b are raised for particular restricied purposes.
Further explanation of the natuty and purpose of each fimd is included in the noies to the financial ststements.
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees. remunerniion or other ￿nefits for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended
J l March 2020.
Trustees, exp¢nse5
There were no tnIs￿eS. expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended 31 March 2020.
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINAf4CIAL STATEMENTS- Co￿tinUed
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
STAFF COSTS
31J.21
31.3.20
Wa(Tes and salaries
Social security costs
33,848
797
31,733
2.626
34,645
34.359
The average monthly number of employtts during the yfdr was as follows..
31.3.21
31.3.20
Management and administration
No employees received emoluments in exress of £60,IMIO.
TANGIBLE FIXED A￿ETs
Fixtures
and
fittings
COST
At l April 2020 and 31 March 2021
29,198
DEPRECIATION
At l April 2020 and 31 March 2021
29.198
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2021
At 31 March 2020
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31J.21
31.3.20
Trade debto
Other debtors
931
8,933
3.768
6,973
9,864
10,741
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
r40TES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS-rontlDued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31J.21
31.3.20
Trade creditors
Other creditors
16
14.573
1.745
13,878
14.589
15,623
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFfER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
31J.21
31.3.20
Other crediior5
11808
10.760
MOVEMEP4T IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
At
31.3.21
At 1.420
UDrestrieted funds
General fvnd
{9032)
(1.020)
{10,852}
Restricted funds
Core Funding
21,133
11,973
33.106
TOTAL FVNDS
iiJoi
10.953
22.254
Nei movement in funds, included in the aknve are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
General ￿nd
(1,020)
(1.020)
Restricted fund5
Cor¢ Funding
53,065
(41,092}
11,973
TOTAL FUNDS
53.065
{42,lJ2)
10,953
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINAf4CIAL STATEMENTS- CODtiDued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 MARCH 2021
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
comparativ￿ for movemen¢ in fund5
Nei
movement
in ￿ndS
At
31.3.20
At 1.4.19
Unrestrirted funds
General ￿nd
(8.846)
(986)
{9,832)
Restricted fund5
Core Funding
17.897
3,236
21.133
TOTAL FUNDS
9.051
2,250
11.301
Comparative net movement in fimds. included in the aEM)ve are as follows:
Incoming
resourc£s
Resources
expended
MoveTnent
in funds
Unrestricted fllnds
General fund
{986)
(986)
Restricted fund$
Core Funding
51.461
(48.225)
3.236
TOTAL FUNDS
51.461
{49.2111
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party IransaclioTL5 for the year ended 31 March 2021.
io.
MEMBERS LIABILITY
The company does not have share capithl bui is litnited by guarantee. In the event of winding up the liability of each
member is litnited to an amount not exceeding £10.
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Year Ended
3113121
Year Endod
3113120
INCOMING RESOURCES
Volunta
inwme
BCTC
1.200
Church Stretton Town Counal
Churches Togelher- Ludlow
Clee Hill - YR
CM TC - Grant
CM YP- Grant
Consulation
COVID- Racecourse
Craven Arms TC Extension
Craven Arms Youth Group
Discovery Centre
Donations
Euro Quality
Hall Garth Charitable Settlement Trust
HCF Grant
Job Renlention Scheme
Main Grants
N Fogg
Old Downton Lc*Jge
PGL Oswesty
Shropshire Council - Salary
Shropshire Hills AONB Twst
Tottie Arvold
West Mercia Police Community Fund
115
920
1.000
2.911
620
300
1.500
3,240
3.953
333
1.626
1,(100
8,225
729
9.600
4.360
3.960
9.678
8,745
2,750
600
500
600
20.000
7.600
1,000
1.842
52,266
48,829
Other Income
Employment Allowance
Interest Received
797
2,626
799
2,632
l incomin
resources
53,065
51,461
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
DETALED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcT￿￿lEs
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Ygar Ended
3113121
Year Ended
113120
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable activities
Wages
Social security
Pension costs
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Sundries
Materials and resources
Travel
Venue hire
Aclivrties
Promotional
Subscriptions
Office equipment
33,848
797
1.685
19
49
342
241
276
31,734
2,626
525
40
87
277
357
661
2,094
5,068
95
18
33
10
399
37.732
43.615
Goveman¢e costs
Accountancy
1.020
986
1,020
986
ort costs
Management
Freelance wages
Insurance
Sundries
Provision for wndiThJ up
Bank charges
2.230
1.014
243
1.047
76
1.060
332
1,048
76
3,360
4.610
Total resources ex
end
42.112
49.211
Net Income
£10.953
£2.250
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