Trustees. Annual Report for the period ', Period start date DAoDih Period end date Da IOrnIh 04 Year 2023 Year 2024 From 06 104 To 05 Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Rugby Youth for Christ Other names tharity is known by Rugby YFC Registered charlty number (if any) 1073315 Charity's princlpal address 41- 42 Temple Street Rugbv Postcode CV21,3TB Names of the charlty trustees who manage the charity Trusiee name OFFlce any) Dates acted if not for whole year Name of person lor body) entltled to appoint trustee lif an George Thurkettle David Clarke Chairman Treasurer Louise Eardley Tony Shaw Vice Chair/Secretary Appointed 3 September 2023. 10 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if anyy (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for whole ear TAR
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional infonnation) Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charlty's trusts Type of governing document eed, Constitution How the charity is constituted Operates as a Trust under the management of an Executive (Board of Trustees) Trustee selection methods Trustees are selected by the Executive according to their particular experience, expertise and empathy with the aims of the charity. Addltional governance Issues (Optlonal Information) Rugby Youth for Christ is affiliated to the national Youth for Christ organisation by means of an annual chartering agreement. You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about: Trustees must be Evangelical Christians and active church members with passion to see the Gospel of Christ introduced to the young people of Ru8by. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees; The trustees meet on a monthly basis with the centre director and the agenda includes confirmation of any safeguarding or wider issues raised. This ensures that any areas of risk are readily identified and dealt with on a timely basis, the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works; relationship with any related parties; trustees, consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. Section C Objectives and activities Rugby Youth for Christ continue5 to serve the schools of Rugby, helping to communicate the truths of the Gospel in an active, exciting and non- judgemental way. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in Its governing document TAR
Rugby Youth for Christ works in the majority of the schools in Rugby in various capacities, dependent on the individual needs of each school. In some they offer assemblies, in some they offer a range of lessons based on the National Curriculum and in some they provide additional activities to boost morale and participation. Various Out of school clubs and events are arranged for the young people of Rugby and include fun, games and worship. The trustees all understand the legal duties regarding the guidelines on the public benefit and the activities run by the charity. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit In relation to these objects {include withln thls section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charlty Commission on publlc benefit) Addbtional details of objertlves and activlties (Optlonal information) You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about". policy on 8rantmaking; policy programme related investment; contribution made by volunteers. TAR
Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the maln achievements of the charity during the year h Schools During Spring 2023 we helped host the mental health and wellbeing days in Harris C of E Academy. We delivered sports activities, including 'The Cage, programffle across the year groups to prompt good mental health and wellbeing. Team members attended the National Focus Day with British Youth for Christ, looking at the national strategy for the academic year. Rugby Youth for Christ were invited to host Rugby Free School's annual summer school for the transitioning year 6 as they begin year 7. This was a great success, and we have been invited to return in Summer 2024. Rugby Youth for Christ's mentoring programme recommenced in early September 2023. Working with 3 of the larger high schools in the town. Our team worked consistently during the academic year to deliver one to one mentoring, banking over 1000 hours of mentoring. We continued with students that needed ongoing support from before the summer holidays. Cases referred from all three high school (Harris, AVS, RFSI continued to be complex and involving multi agency collaboration throughout the academic year. Our lessons and assemblies recommenced in early September 2023. There was an increase in lessons booked during this academic year than in pre-pandemic years. In October 2023, the team helped plan and deliver the Yelvertoft family day working with Yelvertoft Chapel. Delivering an assembly in the local village primary school. In November 2023, members of the team updated their Safeguarding Training. In November 2023 we began the process of talking with Aylesbury Youth for Christ to look at how we could adapt elements of their academic programme for Rugby. Specifically for the academic programme in the grammar streams in the high schools of Rugby. We began planning for Mental Health week in Harris by meeting with their headteacher and making plans for February 2024. During November 2023, we consulted on the appointment of the School Link Worker with St Oswald's Church. In January 2024, the team attended our annual staff conference. This year it was held in Birmingham. During the conference each of the team received schools work and mentoring training. As well as opportunities for further personal/professional growth and development. February 2024 marked mental health awareness week amongst young people. Jon Sewell, the national evangelist from British Youth for Christ, helped deliver a bespoke week created for Harris C of E Academy looking at Resilience and it5 connection to spirituality. We met with TAR
Section D Achievements and performance every class in every year group for a lesson, as well as being available at lunch times to connect with students. To end that week, we also delivered a full school assembly. To finish mental health awareness week, we hosted a concert with students from Harris and members of local youth groups attending. Our Easter programme was delivered to over 4000 students over several schools. April saw the team revisit the Team Talk Training, looking to improve communication and plan for the next academic year. Harris CU continued to invite Rugby Youth for Christ to host a half termly CU in their lunch time slot. Junlor Schools Junior school's lessons and assemblies recommenced in September 2023. Wild Worship returned after its hiatus following the pandemic and pandemic recovery period. This helps local schools deliver collective worship in a creative and dynamic way in junior and primary schools. We are continuing to work with Change teams for SIAMS development within the schools. We were part of the team who planned and delivered the Bilton Junior School prayer week. This week included daily prayer slots for the students to participate in an interactive prayer space alongside learning the significance of prayer. We reestablished teaching lessons and delivering assemblies in Cawston Grange Primary School. Events Our annual staff conference was held in Bimiingham and was attended by the team. Training was provided for school's work and mentoring as well as seminars and training around personal /profe55ional growth and development. Each of the team who attended we extremely encouraged and found the time away very refreshing. As a centre the week was very beneficial. In July 2023 we hosted Rugby Youth Camp, a town-wide youth camp that was attended by around 80 young people from churches across Rugby. Eight different churches attended, and we had over 20 young people make a commitment to follow Jesus. We hosted youth leaders, breakfasts throughout the academic year to help support and grow our working relationships with local youth leaders and support the local church. TAR
Section D Achievements and performance We were invited to participate in severa I local ch u rch services to raise the profile of Rugby Youth for Christ and continue to cultivate good working relationships with the local church, in connection with our school's work. We began delivering youth activitie5 in local churches during their Sunday morning service, to both support local youth leaders and local churches as well has raise the profile of Rugby Youth for Christ. We were asked to deliver the Street pastorfs Youth Culture module for theirannual training. Social Media Social media continues to play a huge role in how we deliver youth work and communicate with youth leaders and supporters of Rugby Youth for Christ. We will continue to develop this throughout the academic and calendar year. We are looking at how best we can use our social media platforms to support the young in the schools we are working with. We have worked hard to develop content across all our social media platforms. We have developed seasonal online content along with bespoke responses to current affairs that directly affect young people in Rugby. Fundln We continue to connect with churches and individuals to support our work and gain the funding for our team and the schools work we do. We managed to secure an opportunity for the school we deliver mentoring in to make a financial donation 6 times throughout the academic calendar. TAR
Section E Financial review Rugby Youth for Christ continues to carry reserves which enable it to meet its obligations for several months, in the event of any reduction in levels of donations received. The Trustees have calculated that the minimum level of reserves should not be less than £71,000 at present and so consider the reserves held to be adequate to enable any financial risks to be managed. Brief ststement of the charity's policy on reserves Detsils of any funds materially in deficit Further financial review details (Optional information) You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about.. the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising). how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity. investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment policy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trust es Signature(s} Full name{s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) David Clarke Treasurer Date TAR
Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of RUGBY YOUTH FOR CHRIST (Charlty no: 1073315) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trust") for the year ended 5 April 2024. Responsibilitles and basis of report: As the charity trustees of the Trust you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirement of the Charitie5 Act 20111"the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under settion 14515) (b) of the Act. Independent exarnlnerfs ststement: I have completed my examination. l confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect: accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Name: Bryan J Gardner, CTA, Arr Address: 23 Berrybanks, Rugby, Coventry, CV22, 7JJ Date: 13 November 2024
RUGBY YOUTH FOR CHRIST ACCOUNTS- YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS.. Charity Registration Number: 1073315 Trustees: George Thurkettle (Chairman) David Clarke {Treasurerl Louise Eardley (Vice Chair/Secretaryl Tony Shaw Appointed 3 September 2023 Address for Correspondence: 41- 43 Temple Street Rugby, CV21, 3TB Examiner: B J Gardner, CTA, A 23 Berrybanks, Rugby CV22,7JJ Bankers: Barclays Bank plc 36 North Street, Rugby
RUGBY YOUTH FOR CHRIST ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 STATEMENTOF FINANCIALACTIVITIES INCOMING RESOURCES.. UNRESTRICTED FUND5 RESTRicfED FUNDS TOTAL 2024 TOTAL 2023 GIFT AID INCOME 34.437.00 NIL 34,437.00 44,570.00 NON GIFT AIO INCOME- INDIVIDUALS (Note 11 16,047.04 NIL 16,047.04 68.224.68 NON GIFf AID INCOME- ORGANISATIONS 42,172.31 NIL 42,172.31 49,728.29 TAX RECOVERED ON GIFT AID 9,611.99 NIL 9,611.99 10,((Q.67 BANK INTEREST 1,664.63 NIL 1,664.63 242.89 103,932.97 103.932.97 172.766.53 RESOURCES EXPENOED: TRAINING COURSES PRINTER COSTS PAYROLL VEHICLE EXPENSES TELEPHONE PENSION CONTR18UTIONS COMPUTER/INTERNET MEETINGSICONFERENCES EVENTS/MISSIONS OFFICE EXPENSES ACTIVITY EQUIPMENTIMATERIALS PUBLIC LIA8ILITY INSURANCE DIRECT OONATIONS TO oiher YFC DONATIONS TO HEAD OFFICE SUNDRY OFFICE MATERIALS RENT 2,030.11 279.96 104.104.24 2,125.39 726.29 6,514.33 215.97 669.95 4,653.17 2,618.32 3,185.62 1,111.75 I,)0.cl 1,548.CKJ 1,415.79 2030.11 279.96 104104.24 2125.39 726.29 6514.33 215.97 669.9S 4653.17 2618.32 3185.62 1111.75 iocx).00 1548.00 1,415.79 0.00 24(KJ.00 134,598.89 0.00 354.68 102,892.49 1,902.60 593.92 7.W6.00 197.88 255.24 8,592.63 2,131.51 533.91 1.084.03 I,0.¢)0 1,548.00 19S.07 172.80 1400.00 129,860.76 2,400.00 134,598.89 SURPLUS RESOURCES FOR THE YEAR -30,665.92 0.00 -30,665.92 42,905.77
RUGBY YOUTH FOR CHRIST ACCOUNTS- YEAR ENDED 5 APRIL 2024 STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES Unrestricted Fund 2024 Total TOTAL Fund 202? CURRENT ASSETS 2024 CASH AT BANK BARCLAYS TRACKER ACCOUNT BARCLAYS BANK SAVINGS ACCOUNT BARCLAYS COMMUNITY ACCOUNT 3,239.98 3,239.98 3,200.32 117,459.20 117,459.20 148,739.16 5,480.68 5,480.68 3,706.30 126,179.86 126,179.86 155,645.78 DEBTORS I BRUCE- LONG TERM LOAN 4,200.00 4,200.00 5,400.00 NET ASSETS 130 379.86 130 379,86 161045.78 REPRESENTED BY: FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD DEFICIT/SURPLUS by fund 161,045.78 161,045.78 118,140,01 -30,665,92 -30,665.92 42,905.77 130,379.86 130,379.86 161,045.78 APPROVED FOR AND ON BEHALF OF THE TRUSTEES: David Clarke, Treasurer Date: