ISLE OF WIGHT YOUTH FOR CHRIST
Registered Charity No 1078660
ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st December 2023
Trustees Report 1 Independent Examiners Report 2 Statement of Financial Activities 3 - 4 Balance Sheet 5 Notes to the Accounts 6 - 8
ISLE OF WIGHT YOUTH FOR CHRIST
Independent examiner's Report to the Trustees of Isle of Wight Youth for Christ
I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31st December 2022 which are set out on pages 3 to 7
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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(a) examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act
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(b) to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act; and
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(c) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below
Independent examiner's statement
In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
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(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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(a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act, and
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(b) to prepare accounts which accords with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act, and
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Rob Holgate
1 Ashleigh Cottages Niton IOW
ISLE OF WIGHT YOUTH FOR CHRIST TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31st DECEMBER 2023 Isle of Wight Youth for Christ is a registered charity, No. 1078660. The registered address is Union Street, Newport, Isle of Wight. The trustees of the charity during the year to 31st December 2023 were as follows. Mrs Jane Grtffiths Mr Keith Peters Mr Andrew Hughes Mr Benjamin Britton Mr Steve Crago Mrs Christine Kane Mr Hugh Wells Objects To promote the Christian faith and to proclaim the Gospel of the Lord Jesus Christ throughout the world and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) in the Isle of Wight and its environs. To promote and encourage the Christian evangelisation of young people throughout the world and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) in the Isle of Wight and its environs. To promote and encourage positive Christian living. To relieve poverty and sickness thereby demonstrating the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Revlew of the Year The charity operated in accordance with its objects and continues to increase its links with the young people of the Isle of Wight. During the year the charity made a deficit of £17,238 compared to a def1t of £27,903 in the year of 2022. Whilst these figures are a disappointment we have been able to maintain realistic wages for stsff and continue to subsidise a number of trips and weekends to enable more young people to attend, as current financial burdens continue to affect families, and also financially support one of our ongoing projects. General expenditure has seen significant increases due to the ongoing financial climate and the continued and increased subsidy amounts given to trips and events. However, it is good to see that the financial support we re1ve from our supporters still remains in a relatively strong position and it is hoped that we will see an increase in 2024. The Trustees consider the stste of the charity's affairs to be satisfactory, with the funds of the charity totalling £71.868 (2022 = £89,106) Income and Expendlture The income received by the charity was made up from gifts given by churches and other charitable bodies along with gifts from private individuals. These gifts were given by way of Gift Aid and general giving. The Totsl Income Received, comprising of designated and general funds, showed an increase compared to 2022. Expenditure. as expected, was also at a higher level than that of 2022. Date... Keith V Peters - TrusteereaSUrer For and on behalf of the Trustees
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ISLE OF WIGHT YOUTH FOR CHRIST
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
for the year ended 31st December 2023
| INCOMING RESOURCES Youth Trainee Payments Soul Survivor Rock Solid club Other gifts received Weekends Away and Other YFC Events Youth worker Management Fees West Wight Youthworker Project Grants Tax reclaimable 6 Interest received |
17,694 994 18,688 Designated fund |
General fund Total 0 0 0 68,967 68,967 4,535 4,535 16,821 16,821 17,694 0 6,387 7,381 54 54 96,763 115,451 2023 |
2022 Total 0 0 0 51,200 4,486 12,768 11,930 3,000 7,853 32 91,268 |
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INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT (continued)
for the year ended 31st December 2023
| RESOURCES EXPENDED Salaries and wages, employees paid from general funds 7 Thrive Printing, postage and stationery DTI Travelling expenses Telephone Premises costs Staff conference expenses: Retreats/general meetings Trainee/year out costs Insurance Repairs and renewals Resource material Publicity Copyright licence Sundries Bank charges Gifts and donations Props, art and décor Supplies Rock Solid Weekends & Other Events Gunville Youth worker Project (including salaries) ) Ryde Youth worker Project (including salaries) ) 7 West Wight Youth worker Project (including salaries) ) Depreciation NET INCOME OR (EXPENDITURE) Surplus or (deficit) for the year ended 31st December 2022 . |
15,353 15,353 3,335 Designated fund |
General fund Total 61,394 61,394 3,350 3,350 618 618 12,064 12,064 4,363 4,363 771 771 372 372 929 929 87 87 695 695 180 180 679 679 0 550 550 0 20 20 3,703 3,703 301 301 1,481 1,481 11,319 11,319 0 14,221 14,221 15,353 240 240 117,336 132,689 (20,573) (17,238) 2023 |
2022 Total 61,241 3,296 715 8,053 3,302 671 372 (168) 69 596 272 612 500 508 811 79 2,458 627 953 7,267 0 12,934 13,678 325 119,173 (27,905) |
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Poge 4 ISIE OF WEGHT YoufH FOR CHRJST BALANCE SHEET ay at 315t Dcccmbcr 2023 FIXED ASSETS Tangible fL assets 652 X92 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors and prepaJinents 7.381 7.853 C&sh at bank and in hand 63,835 80J61 71.216 88,214 CUBJiENT LIABLLITIES Creditors and ac¢TualB NET CuRRr ASSETS 71,216 88.214 NET ASSETS at Ils¢ December 2023 71,868 89,106 THE FUNDS OF THE CIIARITY Funds held at 3 1st December 2023 71,868 89.106 The fin¢18] statements wtrt tpproved by the Trustees on and are signed on their behalf by Trustees
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ISLE OF WIGHT YOUTH FOR CHRIST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS
for the year ended 31st December 2023
1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention (as modified by the revaluation of certain assets) and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (Effective April 2008). The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP 2005) issued in March 2005.
Income
All incoming resources are included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Cashflow
All incoming resources are included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are recorded at cost.
Assets gifted to the Youth for Christ are valued at time of receipt and treated as donations. There have been no material donated assets in the last year. Depreciation is provided at 25% per annum on cost
Taxation
As a registered charity the trustees consider Youth for Christ to be exempt from taxation on its income. The charity carries out no trading activities.
Fund Accounting
Guidance by the Charity Commissioners requires a separation in the accounts between general funds and restricted/designated funds. The designated funds shown in these financial statements relate to the Catalyst Project, Soul Survivor and School Workers Funds. Special gifts are received towards the costs of these projects.
2 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Cost
| At 1st January 2023 Additions/disposals during year At 31st December 2023 Depreciation At 1st January 2023 Charged during year At 31st December 2023 Net Book Value At 31st December 2023 At 31st December 2022 |
12,084 12,084 11,192 240 11,432 652 892 |
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ISLE OF WIGHT YOUTH FOR CHRIST
NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)
for the year ended 31st December 2023
3 BANK AND CASH
| 2023 Current accounts 57,247 Catalyst account 26 Tithe account 6,562 63,835 4 DEBTORS 2023 Tax aid recoverable 7,381 West Wight Youth project 0 7,381 5 CREDITORS AND ACCRUALS 2023 Soul Survivor 0 0 6 GIFT AID 2023 Gift aid on general donations 5,657 Gift aid on designated donations - Ryde Youthworker 730 Gift aid on designated donations - West Wight Youthworker 994 7,381 7 EMPLOYEES 2023 Employees remuneration including National Insurance YFC employees paid from general funds 61,394 YFC Employees paid from designated funds Gunville Youth worker 0 Ryde Youth worker 14,221 West Wight Youth worker 15,353 90,968 Average number of employees engaged during the year 6 |
2022 71,522 26 8,812 80,361 2022 7,853 0 7,853 2022 0 0 2022 6,095 720 1,038 7,853 2022 61,241 0 12,934 13,678 87,853 6 |
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued)
for the year ended 31st December 2023
| 8 FUNDS At 1st January 2023 Surplus or (deficit) for the year Transfer At 31st December 2023 |
1,842 3,335 5,177 Designated fund |
General fund Total 87,264 89,106 (20,573) (17,238) 66,691 71,868 |
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