**South Shropshire Youth Forum Annual Report 2021-22** 



## **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. 

## **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 consultations, Forum’s, Young volunteer scheme at the Shropshire Hills Discovery centre & Political Speed Dating events. 

## **INFRASTRUCTURE SUPPORT** 

SSYF provide a South Shropshire Youth Network 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 Bishop’s Castle, 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 2021-22** 

## **Young Rangers** 

During 2021/22 SSYF continued to deliver Young Rangers in the Clee Hills and Church Stretton/Craven Arms areas. scheme has expanded to 2 groups. The project is delivered in partnership with Shropshire Hills Area of Outstanding Beauty Partnership and aims to continue to the end of 2023 at least. 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 and work has continued to be developed on the site. Various activities including a survey of the fauna and flora have been conducted and a compost toilet has been built. 

Between April 2021 and March 2022 we have delivered 31 full day sessions; 14 with the Clee group, 16 with the Craven Arms/Stretton group and 1 wild camp as a combined group. A total of 

54 individuals participated on the 31 sessions. 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 continued in 2022. To date 20 young people have participated in stewarding for the Community Fireworks event and the Shropshire 80k, 



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 involved 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. The project was finally completed in October 2021. In total 5 full project days were delivered during 2021/22 

with 13 young people participating. 

## **Craven Arms & Ludlow Youth nights** 

Weekly sessions were delivered in Craven Arms (Tuesday) and Ludlow (Friday). Both projects have successfully engaged young people with a mixture of outreach but predominately detached youth work. In total we delivered 66 outreach/detached sessions between April 2021 and March 

2022 with a total of 1098 contacts made with young people. (38 sessions in Craven Arms and 28 in Ludlow). 

## **Bishop’s Castle Youth provision** 

12 months funding was secured via Bishop’s Castle Town Council for a youth work programme to start in the new financial year. A youth programme leader was appointed in May 2022. To date (November 22) junior youth sessions have started in the local Primary School and a weekly after school youth cafe/drop-in set up. A Youth Forum is also being developed. 

## **Cleobury Mortimer Youth provision** 

SSYF was commissioned to do a youth consultation in 2021 and as a direct result of this outreach sessions started in January 2022. Young people wanted access to local leisure facilities and so the local astro football pitch was hired one evening a week. The project aims to engage with 

young people who are at risk of exploitation.  From January to end March we engaged with 20 young people aged 13-17 with 8 football sessions being delivered. 

## **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 the remaining funding was used to deliver a playscheme at Rockspring in the summer 2021. Unfortunately with the closure of the Rockspring centre we have no plans to reopen the club. 




## **REACH project** 

An established Personal development programme offered to local Secondary Schools. The 10 week programme restarted in December 2021 after having to stop because of Covid. The project then finished at the start of 2022, and funding needs to be secured to restart the project. 

## **Ongoing consultation with young people** 

We continue to listen to young people and try to respond to their changing needs. Over the last 12 months we have consulted young people about the work in Ludlow and have done youth consultations in Bishop’s Castle and Cleobury Mortimer. A survey on the effects of Covid and the way it impacted on the lives of young people was also conducted.  Through the South Shropshire Youth Network the Youth Forum, were part of a wider consultation looking at the needs and 

issues facing young people in the south of the County. 9 young people were also trained in campaigning techniques and helped to form the structure for a Youth Conference for the area. 

## **South Shropshire Youth Network** 

We set up South Shropshire Youth Network in November 2020. Anyone in the area working with young people aged 8-25 years can join for free as it’s Shropshire Council funded. By the end of 

March 2022, 33 organisations and individuals had signed up. 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. 

Regular network meetings are held and under the slogan of ‘The more you put in, the more you get out’ members take tasks on working in subgroups on specific topics. 

One such subgroup for instance ran a youth consultation in May – June 2021 using surveys, focus groups and detached conversations. Some of the outcomes were discussed at two online 



conference events in July 2021, attended by County, Town and Parish councillors amongst others. 


In the autumn of 2021, the consultation outcomes were shared far and wide in the ‘Your next generation are talking, are you listening?’ report and a short video. These are available on the SSYN webpage which was launched at the same time. The report was sent to all Town & Parish Councils in south Shropshire and we followed up with a number of them. In response, Bishop’s castle Town Council for example put forward £6k for a youth shelter. We also helped them use the report to successfully apply for £20k to start a Junior Youth Club, Youth Drop-in and Town Council Youth Voice. 

Also in response to the consultation, another subgroup organised a residential in March ‘22 to upskill young participants in campaigning and influencing. The network’s Infrastructure Support Officer worked with Youth Focus West Midlands to get the weekend accredited – with 18 certificates as a result. 

At the end of March ‘22 subgroups were working on Setting up Rural Youth Hubs in south Shropshire, Exploring an LGBTQ Youth Group and organising another Youth Conference in June 2022. 




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**Chair’s report 2021/22** 

The last year has seen several changes with the Board of Trustees.  After 2 years of meeting only online, we have started to meet face to face again. Many of us had only met over Zoom! Due to lockdowns and communicating only online, we were operating with a reduced team of 3 Trustees, with several people stepping down after many years as trustees. Thanks go especially to Lesley McKnight, outgoing chair last year, with over 16 year’s involvement with the Forum. 

After a successful recruitment campaign, we are moving forward and are very pleased to welcome 3 new Trustees and a new Treasurer, to join and build our team over the coming year . In order to develop, we have also held our first Away day, at our base at The Rec rooms on Clee Hill. This was a chance for staff and Trustees to meet and get to know each other, looking back at the achievements of the Forum over the last 25 years, focusing on our vision and purpose and planning for the future. 

This year we are proud to be The Mayor of Ludlow’s nominated charity . Cllr Ginger and other Councillors have kindly organised a variety of fundraising events to raise funds for and raise awareness of The Youth Forum. We thank The Mayor for his support, which will help us continue to support young people and offer a variety of detached and outreach activities.  This will enable young people to learn new skills, have their voices heard and receive support in their transition to adulthood. 

Many thanks to Rich, the Staff, Volunteers, our Vice Chair and Trustees, for all their hard work, support and dedication this year; making a difference to the lives of young people in South Shropshire. 

Mandy Furniss 



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

_**Income Expenditure**_ **2017/18: £43,100 £50,627 2018/19: £58,998 £49,363 2019/20: £51,461 £48,225 2020/21: £53,065 £42,112 2021/22: £67,236 £66,669** 

## **Partners** 

## **Funders & contributors** 

Arthog Outreach Bishop’s Castle Town Council Caring for God’s Acre Church Stretton School Church Stretton Town Council Craven Arms Mosque Craven Arms Town Council Craven Arms Youth Partnership Hands Together Ludlow Town Council National Trust - Cardingmill Valley Shropshire Hills AONB Partnership Shropshire Council Shropshire Hills Discovery centre (Grow, Cook, Learn) Shropshire Wildlife Trust Teme Leisure - Cleobury The Furniture scheme Wesley’s Westhope College West Mercia Police **YOUNG PEOPLE!** 

Anonymous Awards for All – Lottery Fund Bishop’s Castle Town Council Churches Together – Ludlow Cleobury Mortimer Town Council 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 CHAIUTY NUMBER: 1068321
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES A]4D
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
FOR
SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
Kirnberlee & Co
Chartered Accountsnts
Hunt House Fami
Frith Commo
Tenbury We115
Worcestershire
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
CONTENTS OF THE FINAf4CIAL STATEMEfqTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Page
Report of the Trustees
IndependeDt Examiner's Report
Statement of Fin&ncial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the FiTh#neial Statements
10 to 13
Detailed Statemtnt of Financial Aetivities
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of th¢ Companies Act 2006. preseni iheir report with
the financial statetnent5 of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022. The irnsiees have adopted the provisions of
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Sthtement of Recommended Piacti¢¢ applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in aceordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)
leffectiv¢ l January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives aims
The Charity's Objects are to a55iSt and educate young people in South Shiopshire and the surrounding area (the area of
benefit), in particular but not exclusively by the provision of vocational trdining, an tnforn)aiion and advice centre and
other such services calculated to develop their physical and mentsl capxities in order that they may grow to full
rnathrity a5 individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved.
SSYF asms to support young people ihrough the transition to adulthood. It offers a variety of projecis. activities and
themes ihat are delivered to help addre￿ and support the needs of young people in ihe district.
Significant activities
The following paid staff carried out SSYF aciiyities in the period 2021r22-
i Sessional Youth Workers, self-employed occasional staff. a Part-tirne Finance and Administration Officer. a Part-iime
Infrasiruciure Support Officer. and a Full-time Chief oifi¢er.
Volunteers
SSYF also relies on a cornmitted group of volunieers. working alongside paid stsff. io fulfil its aims and objectives.
Significant activities
The following paid staff carried out SSYF activities in the peri¢)d 2021122..
3 Sessional Youth Workers. self-employed occasional stsff. a Part-lime Finance and Administration oific¢r, a Part-time
Infrastructure Support Office and a Full-time Chief oificer.
Volunteers
SSYF a150 relies on a committed group of volunte¢r& Working alongside paid sthff, to fulfil its aims and objectives.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
Activiiies in the year up to 3 1st March 2021 and fijrther into 2022 have included..
DIVERSIONARY ACTIVITIES, YOUTH CLUBS & PLAYSCHEMES
Youth activities outreach and detached youth work in Craven Arrns and Ludlow.
HERITAGE PROJEcfs & 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 consuliations, Forum's Young volunteer scherne at th¢ Shropthire Hills Discovery centre & Political Speed
Dating events.
INFIiASTRUCTURE SUPPORT
SSYF provide a youth suppon network in the south of th¢ County for any organisations that work Or aspire to work with
young people.
GENERAL VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
The Youth Forum provides opportunities for supwrted placements within the wmmunity or within the youth Projects so
people can apply theKr skills.
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Internal and exttrnal factors
Exiernal factors continue io play a significant part in how our organi5ation is able to deliver its services and how we are
shaped. SSYF have seen cuts to I￿al services. changes to funding styeam5, the new swutory Youth Service. Ifs good to
know that the organisation is flexible and adaptable enough to tnaintain its vi￿1 service to young people. Over the years
we have been used io 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 r¢silient. and flexible to change.
The continuation of our Infrastrucwre Support piogramme has provided viral int¢rnal support for ihe development of the
organisation as well as providing a support network for organisations who. work with or aspire to work with young
people.
Straiegically, SSYF still remains a strong position in tern￿ of expertise and being able to deliver and get results.
Capacity to deliver projects remains a problem with the lack of resources available.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Principal funding sources
Income sources have diwersified and now include5 Money from grant appIl￿tIonS, fundraising activities, donations,
partnership agreements and service level agr¢etnents Wlth other I￿al oruanisations.
Reserves poliry
SSYF has a policy to hold in reserve an amount to covei winding up costs if the charity were to close. This would
include amounis to Cover staff redundancy. rent in lieu of A￿l¢c, amounts would be due on contracts for the hire of
office equipment. and for legal and professional fees.

SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
FUTURE PLANS
Our unofficial 'sirdtegic' Busine&8 Plan has been developed by staff and Trustees over receni years. This includes the
following Straiegic Goals
Maintaining existing services despite a challentsing funding environment - SSYF needs to continue to develop diverse
funding streams and ihiough its partnerships, in recent years. has had other organisations buy in the youth services that
we can provide. The Youth Forum needs io continue to raise its profile ihiough publicity and tnarketing. Its website and
social media site5 need io be updated on a retsular basis. Opportunities arise very quickly and now we ale running the
Infrastructure Support network in the south of the County, which enables us to hear of opportunities with better notice
and allow us to WOTk more closely wilh partners.
Expand our services. projects and activities offer for young people in South Shropshire - The Youth Forum needs to
build capacity to achieve this. It needs to find a new registered office base and has been actively recruiting new trustees
who can help fill the skills gap. Fundin. for additional stafftng is 8 priority so the Youth Forum can build its capacity to
deliver more ac¢iviiies and have the necessary admin support io montior finances and evidence for grant applications.
Securing siunificant fvnding will enable the Youth Fomm to buy in the ie50urces It needs to expand the services it
deliver5. SSYF needs to target specific national and local fundets throuuh partnership working and ro identify other
funders who would support the work we do.
Expand Collabordtive partnership working- The Youth Forum needs to continue to look for opportunitie5 for partnership
working. This will enable us to develop schemes and projects that will benefit our clientele. It has been the strength of
the organisaiion to see oaps in provision and look ￿ where Op￿)rtunI11eS can be cr￿ed. Focus should remain (although
not exclusively) on the'hard to reach. young people.
Develop a mixed econoTny approach to fvndÈng- SSYF. ha& until recent years; been existing hand to mouth. It has been
developing other means to get the necessary resources it requires io operate and to be less reliant on grants. Fundraising
activities, foi exaTnple, has InCre￿d in receni years and has given ihe Youth Forum much needed 'unrestricted' funds.
These 'unre5tricted' ￿ndS enable the Youih Forum to get match fijnding for bid applications and 10 projects where they
are most needed.
Review local needs and refocus SSYF to meet ihern - consultation with young people is ongoing. the organisation can
only respond to the needs of young people if it has a gTasp of current trends within the locality and within youth culture
as a whole. As the Youth Forum is an advocate of young people tnaintaininu local partnership5 are a150 Vital. The new
youth consllltations and network pmnership have been a big help in understhnding needs and priorities. Organisations
and communities need to be made aware of the changing needs of young people in the area.
As always, the siaff and trusttts of the SSYF are committed to ensure that the organisation completes its agreed
programme, operates within the scope of its business plan. and builds on its financial position during the forthcoming
financial year. It Still remains ihough that managints tash flow and the budget on limited resources are an irnportant
priority for our organisation.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is contTolled by its governin
docutnenL a decd of trw and constitutes a limited company. limited by
guarantee. as defined by the CoTnpanies Act 2006.
Recruitment and appointtnent of new tr￿Stee5
Recruitment of new trustees is onooing. We have recruited (and lost) I￿￿tee5 throughout the year. The pio¢ess now
incllldes the Completion of a written application forni, an infornial Tneeting with paid staff and volunteeTS. and tsking part
in an interview wÈih the Chief Officer and itusiees. The main recruitmeni drive though is through word of mouth.
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 MARCH 2022
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Organisational structure
The Board are the uoveming l)ody of South Shropshire Youth Forutn {SSYF) and they retain responsibility for
Controlling the tnanagement and adrninisrraiion of the organisation. The Board have collective responsibility for the
harity and ultimate Tesponsibiliry for directing its affairs. ensuring that it is solvent and well-Tun. and delivering the
charitable outcomes for the benefit of ihe public for which it was set up.
A Full time Chkef Officer is responsible for the day-l[￿aY managernent of the organisation. A new Infrastrncture
Support worker is now in EN)st io support the ortsanisaiion and external voluntary sfftor groups and organisations.
SSYF paid staff and volunteers carry SSYF activities in accordan¢e with its charirable aim5.
Induction and tr4iDing of new trustees
All Dew trustees undergo induction and training to ensure th￿ they ¢an participate fully in the new role.
Wider network
SSYF belong5 10 a variety of local neDvoTks acro55 South Shropshire and with the advent of the Uniiary Authority in
April 2009 has endeavoured to Tnake links across th¢ wider Souih Shropshir¢ area. New opportllnities have arisen
through the new Infr￿truCtUre Support prouraTnme.
Related parties
SSYF works alongside a wide ranoe of organisations including Shropshire Council. Hereford Diocese, Shropshire Hills
Area of Outstanding Narnral Beauty Partnership, National TrnsL Shropshire Wildlife Tn￿( Grow,Cook.Learn. West
Mewia Police, Caring for God's Acre and local s¢hwls and colletses.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAIIS
Registered Company number
03476766 (England and Wales)
Regi5teTed Charity number
1068321
Registered office
Rockspring Community Centre
Sandford Road
Ludltsw
Shropshirc
SY8 ISX
Trustees
J SmiiheTS (resigned 6.9.21)
L McKnighi Chair {resign¢d 24.11.21}
A Furniss- Chair
l Hankinson (resigned 24.11.21)
T Evans {resitsned 27.5.21)
l Allan-smith Ir¢signed 24.11.21)
R Bluett- Vice Chair
Miss S E Pearce
A Webb (appointed 20.1.22}
S Edwards (appointed 20.1.22)
J Martin lappointed 20.1.22}
M R¢eve lappoinied 23.11.22)
Company Seeretary
R D Morley
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Indtpendent Examiner
N l Kimberlee
Chartered Accountsni
Kimberlee & Co
Chartered Accountants
Hunt House Fami
Frith Common
Tenbury Wells
Worcesiershire
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Bankers
Naiwest
15 Bull Ring
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 IAG
This report has been PTepared in accordance with the special provtsions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating
to small companies.
Approved by order of the board of trnstees on .
signed on its behalf by-.
R D Morley- Secretary
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IIYDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
Independent examiner's report ¢0 the trustees of South Shropshire Youth Forurn ('the Company,)
I report to the charity tyusi¢es on my examination of the accounts of the Cornpany for the year ended 31 March 2022.
Respon5hbiliti¢5 and basig of report
As the charity's trustees of ihe Company (and also its directors foi the purpose5 of company law) you ar¢ responsible for
the prepardtion of Èhe accounts in accordance wtth the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfE¢d tnyself ihai the accounts of the Company are noi required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act
and are eligible for independent exarnination. I report in iespect of my examination of your chariW5 accounts as carried
out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {the 2011 AcV)- In carrying out my examination I have followed the
Directions given by the Charity Commission under se¢tion 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Aci.
Independ¢Dt examiner's st8tement
I have completed tny examination. I confirni that no mauers have come to my attention in connection wilh the
examination giving me ¢ause to believe..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as rcquired by section i86 of the 2006 Aet: or
the aceounis do not accord wilh those records: or
the accounts do not comply wilh the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
requirement that the accounts uive a irue and fair view which is not a matter considered a% pan of an independent
examination. or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordancc with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accouniing and reporting by charities (applicable to rharities prepaTing their accounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)).
I have no concems and have come across no other ntstters in connection wilh ihe examination to which attention should
be drawi in rhis report in older io enable a proper undersianding of the accounts to be reached.
N l Kimbeilee
Chanered Accountant
Kimberlee & Co
Chartered Accounrants
Hunt House Fami
Friih Common
Tenbury Wells
Worcestershire
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
STATEMENT OF Fif4ANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
31.3.22
Total
funds
31.3.21
Total
fvnds
Unrestricted
fund
Resiricted
fund
Noies
INCOME AND ENDOWMEiwfs FROM
Donations and legaeie%
16.686
s0,sso
67,236
53.065
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Support for young people of South Shropshire
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
960
15.726
65.709
{15,159)
66.669
567
42,112
10,953
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
(10,8S2)
33,106
22.254
11.301
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
4,874
17,947
22.821
22.254
The note5 forrn part of these financial statements
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
BALANCE SHEET
31 MARCH 2022
31J.22
Total
funds
31.i.21
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
filnd
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
5.751
18,688
5,751
35J74
9.864
38,787
16.686
16.686
24.439
41,125
48,651
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
(11.812)
7,116
(4,696)
114,589)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
4J74
31555
36,429
34.062
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
4.874
31555
36,429
34.062
CREDITORS
Amounis falling due after more than one year
(13,608)
(13,608)
111,8081
NET ASSETS
4174
17.947
22.821
22,254
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
RestTi¢ted funds
4874
17.947
(10.852}
33,106
TOTAL FUNDS
22,821
22.254
The chaTitable Company is entiiled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year
ended 31 March 2022.
The member5 have noi required the cotnpany io obtain an audit of its financial staternents for the year ended
31 March 2022 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companie5 Att 2006.
The trustees acknowledge iheir responsibilities for
(a)
ensurinu that the chariiable Company keeps accounting records thai comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the
Companies Act 2006 and
preparing finaDcial statetnents which give a true and fail view of the state of affaits of the ¢haritable company 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 J94 and 395 and which otherwise ¢ornply with the requirements of the Companies Act
2006 relating to financial statements. so far as applicable io ihe charl￿ble cotnpany.
Ib)
The notes fom) part of these financial sratements
continued...

SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
BALANCE SHEET- eontinued
31 MARCH 21b22
rhese financial stsiements have been prepared in ac¢ordan¢e with the provisions applicable to charitable companies
subject to the 5rnall companies Tegime.
The fin
ncial
statements were approved by ihe Board of Trustees and au¢hoTised for issue
. and were signed on its behalf by:
on
A Fumiss- Trustee
R Bluett- T tee
The notes forni part of these financial statements
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basi5 of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of ihe charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 1021 'Accouniing and Reporting by Charitie5.' Statement
of Recommended Practice applicable io Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reportino
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 leffe¢iive l January 2019),,
Finan¢ial Reporting Sthndard 102 The Finan¢ial Reporting Standard applicable in ihe UK and Republic of
Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cosi
conveniion.
IDcome
All income is recognised in ihe Statement of Financial Activitie5 once the charity has entitlement lo the fvnds, it
15 probable thai the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
ExpeNditurt
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon &5 there is a legal or constructive obligaiion ¢ommitting the
charity io that expenditure. li is probable that a transfer of economkc benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obliuation can be measured reliably. Expenditure ]% accounied for on an accrnals basis and has
been Classified under headings thai awegate all cost rela￿d io the category. Where costs cannot be directly
attributed to particular heading5 they have been allocated to aciiviiie5 on a bashs consisient with the use of
resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciaiion is provided at the following annual Ates in order to writ¢ off each assei over its estirnkted useful
Fixtures and fittings
200/0 on cost
Taxatio
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestri¢¢ed ￿ndS can be used in accordance wtth the charitable obj¢dives at the discretion of th¢ trustees.
Restricted funds can only be uwl for particular restricted purposes wiihin the objects of th¢ charity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nawre and purpose of each fund is in¢luded in the notes io ihe financial statements.
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no irusiees. remunerntion or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2022 nor for the year ended
il March 2021.
Trustees. expenses
There were no trustee5' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2022 nor for the year ended 31 March 2021.
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- eontinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
STAFF COSTS
31.3.22
31.3.21
Watses and salaries
Social security costs
46.215
2,781
33.848
797
48.996
i4,645
The average monthly number of employees during the year as follows:
31J.22
31.i.21
Management and adtninistration
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
TAI¥GIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
fittings
COST
At l April 2021 and i l March 2022
29.198
DEPRECIATION
At l April 2021 and 31 March 2022
29.198
NET BOOK VALUE
Ai 31 March 2022
At 31 March 2021
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31J.22
31.3.21
Trade debtors
Other debtors
5,751
931
8.9ii
5.751
9.864
Pagell
continued...

SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORVM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- eontinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 MARCH 2022
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31J.22
31.3.21
Trade credilo
Other crediiors
15
4.681
16
14,573
4.696
14,589
CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFFER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
31.3.22
il.i.21
Other creditOTS
13.6118
11.808
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Nei
movernent
in funds
At
31.3.22
At 1.4.21
Unrestricted funds
General fund
{IOJ52)
15,726
4￿74
Restricted funds
Core Fundinu
33.1116
(15,IS9)
17.947
TOTAL FUNDS
22254
567
22,821
Net movement in funds, included ID the above are a5 follows=
Incoming
resources
Resouwes
expended
Movement
Unrestrieted funds
General fund
16.686
19601
15.726
Restrieted funds
Core Funding
511.550
(65,709)
(15.159)
TOTAL FUNDS
67336
(66,669)
567
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- con¢inued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 21)22
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Comparatives for movem¢n¢ in funds
Net
moveTnent
in fvnd5
At
31.3.21
At 1.4.20
Unrestricted funds
General fvnd
(9.8i2}
(1,020)
(10.852)
Restricted funds
Core Funding
21,133
1,973
33,106
TOTAL FUNDS
11.301
10.953
22,254
Comparaliye net movement in ￿nds. included in the above are as follows=
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in fund5
Unrestricted funds
General fund
(1.020)
(1,020)
Restri¢t¢d funds
Core Funding
53.065
(41.092)
11,973
TOTAL FUNDS
53,065
{42,112)
10,953
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party trall5actions for th¢ year ended 31 March 2022.
10.
MEMBERS LIABILITY
The ¢ompany does noi have share capitsl but is limited by guarantee. In the evenÉ of winding up the liability of
each member is limited to an amount not excttding £10.
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
31.3.22
INCOME AND ENDOWMEI¥TS
Donations and legacies
Donations
67236
53,065
Total ineoming re50urees
67236
53,065
EXPENDITURE
Support cost5
Manage￿ent
Wages
Social security
Sundries
40,215
2,781
17.673
i3,848
797
7.467
66,669
42.112
Total resources expended
66.669
42,112
Net ineome
567
10,95i
This page does noi fomi part of the ststuiory financial statements
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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 03476766 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHAIUTY NUMBER: 1068321
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES A]4D
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
FOR
SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
Kirnberlee & Co
Chartered Accountsnts
Hunt House Fami
Frith Commo
Tenbury We115
Worcestershire
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
CONTENTS OF THE FINAf4CIAL STATEMEfqTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
Page
Report of the Trustees
IndependeDt Examiner's Report
Statement of Fin&ncial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the FiTh#neial Statements
10 to 13
Detailed Statemtnt of Financial Aetivities
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of th¢ Companies Act 2006. preseni iheir report with
the financial statetnent5 of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2022. The irnsiees have adopted the provisions of
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Sthtement of Recommended Piacti¢¢ applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in aceordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)
leffectiv¢ l January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives aims
The Charity's Objects are to a55iSt and educate young people in South Shiopshire and the surrounding area (the area of
benefit), in particular but not exclusively by the provision of vocational trdining, an tnforn)aiion and advice centre and
other such services calculated to develop their physical and mentsl capxities in order that they may grow to full
rnathrity a5 individuals and members of society and that their conditions of life may be improved.
SSYF asms to support young people ihrough the transition to adulthood. It offers a variety of projecis. activities and
themes ihat are delivered to help addre￿ and support the needs of young people in ihe district.
Significant activities
The following paid staff carried out SSYF aciiyities in the period 2021r22-
i Sessional Youth Workers, self-employed occasional staff. a Part-tirne Finance and Administration Officer. a Part-iime
Infrasiruciure Support Officer. and a Full-time Chief oifi¢er.
Volunteers
SSYF also relies on a cornmitted group of volunieers. working alongside paid stsff. io fulfil its aims and objectives.
Significant activities
The following paid staff carried out SSYF activities in the peri¢)d 2021122..
3 Sessional Youth Workers. self-employed occasional stsff. a Part-lime Finance and Administration oific¢r, a Part-time
Infrastructure Support Office and a Full-time Chief oificer.
Volunteers
SSYF a150 relies on a committed group of volunte¢r& Working alongside paid sthff, to fulfil its aims and objectives.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
Activiiies in the year up to 3 1st March 2021 and fijrther into 2022 have included..
DIVERSIONARY ACTIVITIES, YOUTH CLUBS & PLAYSCHEMES
Youth activities outreach and detached youth work in Craven Arrns and Ludlow.
HERITAGE PROJEcfs & 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 consuliations, Forum's Young volunteer scherne at th¢ Shropthire Hills Discovery centre & Political Speed
Dating events.
INFIiASTRUCTURE SUPPORT
SSYF provide a youth suppon network in the south of th¢ County for any organisations that work Or aspire to work with
young people.
GENERAL VOLUNTEERING OPPORTUNITIES
The Youth Forum provides opportunities for supwrted placements within the wmmunity or within the youth Projects so
people can apply theKr skills.
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Internal and exttrnal factors
Exiernal factors continue io play a significant part in how our organi5ation is able to deliver its services and how we are
shaped. SSYF have seen cuts to I￿al services. changes to funding styeam5, the new swutory Youth Service. Ifs good to
know that the organisation is flexible and adaptable enough to tnaintain its vi￿1 service to young people. Over the years
we have been used io 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 r¢silient. and flexible to change.
The continuation of our Infrastrucwre Support piogramme has provided viral int¢rnal support for ihe development of the
organisation as well as providing a support network for organisations who. work with or aspire to work with young
people.
Straiegically, SSYF still remains a strong position in tern￿ of expertise and being able to deliver and get results.
Capacity to deliver projects remains a problem with the lack of resources available.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Principal funding sources
Income sources have diwersified and now include5 Money from grant appIl￿tIonS, fundraising activities, donations,
partnership agreements and service level agr¢etnents Wlth other I￿al oruanisations.
Reserves poliry
SSYF has a policy to hold in reserve an amount to covei winding up costs if the charity were to close. This would
include amounis to Cover staff redundancy. rent in lieu of A￿l¢c, amounts would be due on contracts for the hire of
office equipment. and for legal and professional fees.

SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
FUTURE PLANS
Our unofficial 'sirdtegic' Busine&8 Plan has been developed by staff and Trustees over receni years. This includes the
following Straiegic Goals
Maintaining existing services despite a challentsing funding environment - SSYF needs to continue to develop diverse
funding streams and ihiough its partnerships, in recent years. has had other organisations buy in the youth services that
we can provide. The Youth Forum needs io continue to raise its profile ihiough publicity and tnarketing. Its website and
social media site5 need io be updated on a retsular basis. Opportunities arise very quickly and now we ale running the
Infrastructure Support network in the south of the County, which enables us to hear of opportunities with better notice
and allow us to WOTk more closely wilh partners.
Expand our services. projects and activities offer for young people in South Shropshire - The Youth Forum needs to
build capacity to achieve this. It needs to find a new registered office base and has been actively recruiting new trustees
who can help fill the skills gap. Fundin. for additional stafftng is 8 priority so the Youth Forum can build its capacity to
deliver more ac¢iviiies and have the necessary admin support io montior finances and evidence for grant applications.
Securing siunificant fvnding will enable the Youth Fomm to buy in the ie50urces It needs to expand the services it
deliver5. SSYF needs to target specific national and local fundets throuuh partnership working and ro identify other
funders who would support the work we do.
Expand Collabordtive partnership working- The Youth Forum needs to continue to look for opportunitie5 for partnership
working. This will enable us to develop schemes and projects that will benefit our clientele. It has been the strength of
the organisaiion to see oaps in provision and look ￿ where Op￿)rtunI11eS can be cr￿ed. Focus should remain (although
not exclusively) on the'hard to reach. young people.
Develop a mixed econoTny approach to fvndÈng- SSYF. ha& until recent years; been existing hand to mouth. It has been
developing other means to get the necessary resources it requires io operate and to be less reliant on grants. Fundraising
activities, foi exaTnple, has InCre￿d in receni years and has given ihe Youth Forum much needed 'unrestricted' funds.
These 'unre5tricted' ￿ndS enable the Youih Forum to get match fijnding for bid applications and 10 projects where they
are most needed.
Review local needs and refocus SSYF to meet ihern - consultation with young people is ongoing. the organisation can
only respond to the needs of young people if it has a gTasp of current trends within the locality and within youth culture
as a whole. As the Youth Forum is an advocate of young people tnaintaininu local partnership5 are a150 Vital. The new
youth consllltations and network pmnership have been a big help in understhnding needs and priorities. Organisations
and communities need to be made aware of the changing needs of young people in the area.
As always, the siaff and trusttts of the SSYF are committed to ensure that the organisation completes its agreed
programme, operates within the scope of its business plan. and builds on its financial position during the forthcoming
financial year. It Still remains ihough that managints tash flow and the budget on limited resources are an irnportant
priority for our organisation.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is contTolled by its governin
docutnenL a decd of trw and constitutes a limited company. limited by
guarantee. as defined by the CoTnpanies Act 2006.
Recruitment and appointtnent of new tr￿Stee5
Recruitment of new trustees is onooing. We have recruited (and lost) I￿￿tee5 throughout the year. The pio¢ess now
incllldes the Completion of a written application forni, an infornial Tneeting with paid staff and volunteeTS. and tsking part
in an interview wÈih the Chief Officer and itusiees. The main recruitmeni drive though is through word of mouth.
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 MARCH 2022
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Organisational structure
The Board are the uoveming l)ody of South Shropshire Youth Forutn {SSYF) and they retain responsibility for
Controlling the tnanagement and adrninisrraiion of the organisation. The Board have collective responsibility for the
harity and ultimate Tesponsibiliry for directing its affairs. ensuring that it is solvent and well-Tun. and delivering the
charitable outcomes for the benefit of ihe public for which it was set up.
A Full time Chkef Officer is responsible for the day-l[￿aY managernent of the organisation. A new Infrastrncture
Support worker is now in EN)st io support the ortsanisaiion and external voluntary sfftor groups and organisations.
SSYF paid staff and volunteers carry SSYF activities in accordan¢e with its charirable aim5.
Induction and tr4iDing of new trustees
All Dew trustees undergo induction and training to ensure th￿ they ¢an participate fully in the new role.
Wider network
SSYF belong5 10 a variety of local neDvoTks acro55 South Shropshire and with the advent of the Uniiary Authority in
April 2009 has endeavoured to Tnake links across th¢ wider Souih Shropshir¢ area. New opportllnities have arisen
through the new Infr￿truCtUre Support prouraTnme.
Related parties
SSYF works alongside a wide ranoe of organisations including Shropshire Council. Hereford Diocese, Shropshire Hills
Area of Outstanding Narnral Beauty Partnership, National TrnsL Shropshire Wildlife Tn￿( Grow,Cook.Learn. West
Mewia Police, Caring for God's Acre and local s¢hwls and colletses.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAIIS
Registered Company number
03476766 (England and Wales)
Regi5teTed Charity number
1068321
Registered office
Rockspring Community Centre
Sandford Road
Ludltsw
Shropshirc
SY8 ISX
Trustees
J SmiiheTS (resigned 6.9.21)
L McKnighi Chair {resign¢d 24.11.21}
A Furniss- Chair
l Hankinson (resigned 24.11.21)
T Evans {resitsned 27.5.21)
l Allan-smith Ir¢signed 24.11.21)
R Bluett- Vice Chair
Miss S E Pearce
A Webb (appointed 20.1.22}
S Edwards (appointed 20.1.22)
J Martin lappointed 20.1.22}
M R¢eve lappoinied 23.11.22)
Company Seeretary
R D Morley
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Indtpendent Examiner
N l Kimberlee
Chartered Accountsni
Kimberlee & Co
Chartered Accountants
Hunt House Fami
Frith Common
Tenbury Wells
Worcesiershire
WR15 8JY
Bankers
Naiwest
15 Bull Ring
Ludlow
Shropshire
SY8 IAG
This report has been PTepared in accordance with the special provtsions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating
to small companies.
Approved by order of the board of trnstees on .
signed on its behalf by-.
R D Morley- Secretary
Pag¢ 5

IIYDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
Independent examiner's report ¢0 the trustees of South Shropshire Youth Forurn ('the Company,)
I report to the charity tyusi¢es on my examination of the accounts of the Cornpany for the year ended 31 March 2022.
Respon5hbiliti¢5 and basig of report
As the charity's trustees of ihe Company (and also its directors foi the purpose5 of company law) you ar¢ responsible for
the prepardtion of Èhe accounts in accordance wtth the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfE¢d tnyself ihai the accounts of the Company are noi required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act
and are eligible for independent exarnination. I report in iespect of my examination of your chariW5 accounts as carried
out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {the 2011 AcV)- In carrying out my examination I have followed the
Directions given by the Charity Commission under se¢tion 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Aci.
Independ¢Dt examiner's st8tement
I have completed tny examination. I confirni that no mauers have come to my attention in connection wilh the
examination giving me ¢ause to believe..
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as rcquired by section i86 of the 2006 Aet: or
the aceounis do not accord wilh those records: or
the accounts do not comply wilh the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
requirement that the accounts uive a irue and fair view which is not a matter considered a% pan of an independent
examination. or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordancc with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accouniing and reporting by charities (applicable to rharities prepaTing their accounts
in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102)).
I have no concems and have come across no other ntstters in connection wilh ihe examination to which attention should
be drawi in rhis report in older io enable a proper undersianding of the accounts to be reached.
N l Kimbeilee
Chanered Accountant
Kimberlee & Co
Chartered Accounrants
Hunt House Fami
Friih Common
Tenbury Wells
Worcestershire
WR15 8JY
It
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
STATEMENT OF Fif4ANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
31.3.22
Total
funds
31.3.21
Total
fvnds
Unrestricted
fund
Resiricted
fund
Noies
INCOME AND ENDOWMEiwfs FROM
Donations and legaeie%
16.686
s0,sso
67,236
53.065
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Support for young people of South Shropshire
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
960
15.726
65.709
{15,159)
66.669
567
42,112
10,953
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
(10,8S2)
33,106
22.254
11.301
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
4,874
17,947
22.821
22.254
The note5 forrn part of these financial statements
Pag¢ 7

SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
BALANCE SHEET
31 MARCH 2022
31J.22
Total
funds
31.i.21
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
filnd
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
5.751
18,688
5,751
35J74
9.864
38,787
16.686
16.686
24.439
41,125
48,651
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
(11.812)
7,116
(4,696)
114,589)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
4J74
31555
36,429
34.062
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
4.874
31555
36,429
34.062
CREDITORS
Amounis falling due after more than one year
(13,608)
(13,608)
111,8081
NET ASSETS
4174
17.947
22.821
22,254
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
RestTi¢ted funds
4874
17.947
(10.852}
33,106
TOTAL FUNDS
22,821
22.254
The chaTitable Company is entiiled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year
ended 31 March 2022.
The member5 have noi required the cotnpany io obtain an audit of its financial staternents for the year ended
31 March 2022 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companie5 Att 2006.
The trustees acknowledge iheir responsibilities for
(a)
ensurinu that the chariiable Company keeps accounting records thai comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the
Companies Act 2006 and
preparing finaDcial statetnents which give a true and fail view of the state of affaits of the ¢haritable company 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 J94 and 395 and which otherwise ¢ornply with the requirements of the Companies Act
2006 relating to financial statements. so far as applicable io ihe charl￿ble cotnpany.
Ib)
The notes fom) part of these financial sratements
continued...

SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
BALANCE SHEET- eontinued
31 MARCH 21b22
rhese financial stsiements have been prepared in ac¢ordan¢e with the provisions applicable to charitable companies
subject to the 5rnall companies Tegime.
The fin
ncial
statements were approved by ihe Board of Trustees and au¢hoTised for issue
. and were signed on its behalf by:
on
A Fumiss- Trustee
R Bluett- T tee
The notes forni part of these financial statements
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basi5 of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of ihe charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 1021 'Accouniing and Reporting by Charitie5.' Statement
of Recommended Practice applicable io Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reportino
Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 leffe¢iive l January 2019),,
Finan¢ial Reporting Sthndard 102 The Finan¢ial Reporting Standard applicable in ihe UK and Republic of
Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cosi
conveniion.
IDcome
All income is recognised in ihe Statement of Financial Activitie5 once the charity has entitlement lo the fvnds, it
15 probable thai the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
ExpeNditurt
Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon &5 there is a legal or constructive obligaiion ¢ommitting the
charity io that expenditure. li is probable that a transfer of economkc benefits will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obliuation can be measured reliably. Expenditure ]% accounied for on an accrnals basis and has
been Classified under headings thai awegate all cost rela￿d io the category. Where costs cannot be directly
attributed to particular heading5 they have been allocated to aciiviiie5 on a bashs consisient with the use of
resources.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciaiion is provided at the following annual Ates in order to writ¢ off each assei over its estirnkted useful
Fixtures and fittings
200/0 on cost
Taxatio
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestri¢¢ed ￿ndS can be used in accordance wtth the charitable obj¢dives at the discretion of th¢ trustees.
Restricted funds can only be uwl for particular restricted purposes wiihin the objects of th¢ charity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nawre and purpose of each fund is in¢luded in the notes io ihe financial statements.
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no irusiees. remunerntion or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2022 nor for the year ended
il March 2021.
Trustees. expenses
There were no trustee5' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2022 nor for the year ended 31 March 2021.
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- eontinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
STAFF COSTS
31.3.22
31.3.21
Watses and salaries
Social security costs
46.215
2,781
33.848
797
48.996
i4,645
The average monthly number of employees during the year as follows:
31J.22
31.i.21
Management and adtninistration
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
TAI¥GIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures
and
fittings
COST
At l April 2021 and i l March 2022
29.198
DEPRECIATION
At l April 2021 and 31 March 2022
29.198
NET BOOK VALUE
Ai 31 March 2022
At 31 March 2021
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31J.22
31.3.21
Trade debtors
Other debtors
5,751
931
8.9ii
5.751
9.864
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORVM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- eontinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 MARCH 2022
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31J.22
31.3.21
Trade credilo
Other crediiors
15
4.681
16
14,573
4.696
14,589
CREDITORS.. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFFER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
31.3.22
il.i.21
Other creditOTS
13.6118
11.808
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Nei
movernent
in funds
At
31.3.22
At 1.4.21
Unrestricted funds
General fund
{IOJ52)
15,726
4￿74
Restricted funds
Core Fundinu
33.1116
(15,IS9)
17.947
TOTAL FUNDS
22254
567
22,821
Net movement in funds, included ID the above are a5 follows=
Incoming
resources
Resouwes
expended
Movement
Unrestrieted funds
General fund
16.686
19601
15.726
Restrieted funds
Core Funding
511.550
(65,709)
(15.159)
TOTAL FUNDS
67336
(66,669)
567
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- con¢inued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 21)22
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued
Comparatives for movem¢n¢ in funds
Net
moveTnent
in fvnd5
At
31.3.21
At 1.4.20
Unrestricted funds
General fvnd
(9.8i2}
(1,020)
(10.852)
Restricted funds
Core Funding
21,133
1,973
33,106
TOTAL FUNDS
11.301
10.953
22,254
Comparaliye net movement in ￿nds. included in the above are as follows=
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in fund5
Unrestricted funds
General fund
(1.020)
(1,020)
Restri¢t¢d funds
Core Funding
53.065
(41.092)
11,973
TOTAL FUNDS
53,065
{42,112)
10,953
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party trall5actions for th¢ year ended 31 March 2022.
10.
MEMBERS LIABILITY
The ¢ompany does noi have share capitsl but is limited by guarantee. In the evenÉ of winding up the liability of
each member is limited to an amount not excttding £10.
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SOUTH SHROPSHIRE YOUTH FORUM
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2022
31.3.22
INCOME AND ENDOWMEI¥TS
Donations and legacies
Donations
67236
53,065
Total ineoming re50urees
67236
53,065
EXPENDITURE
Support cost5
Manage￿ent
Wages
Social security
Sundries
40,215
2,781
17.673
i3,848
797
7.467
66,669
42.112
Total resources expended
66.669
42,112
Net ineome
567
10,95i
This page does noi fomi part of the ststuiory financial statements
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