Trustees Annual Report 2020-21
Taunton Youth for Christ
33 North Street Taunton TA1 1LW
Charity Number: 1081568
Chairperson: Kate Solanki Treasurer: David Slack Secretary: Vince Carrington Trustees: Harvey Clarke, Nelma Viera, Sam Burton
Employees
Full time Youth Worker: Anthony Stevens Part time Youth Worker: Bruno Branco- Resigned May 2020 Part time Youth Worker: Jo Walkden- Commenced work November 2020
Summary of Purpose
To see young lives changed by Jesus
Main activities
School mentoring, School Chaplaincy, School’s work, (Christian Union, Breakfast Club, Safe Space) youth clubs, detached community youth work and termly event evenings.
Mentoring
Taunton Youth for Christ currently offer four and a half days mentoring a week across The Castle School, Bishop Fox School, and Court Fields School. The pupils are referred by welfare staff. During the Covid-19 restrictions first lockdown, mentoring was done remotely however from September 2020 our team went into schools as it was deemed important for the pupils to have face to face mentoring due to the increased mental health needs arising. All sessions continue to be based on biblical principles and cover many topics. Forgiveness, anger management, issues around peer groups and family reconciliation are covered and all sessions are open to young people of any background.
Anthony has a caseload of twenty four mentees a week, and Jo sees five. Each mentee is usually offered a total of six to eight sessions.
Chaplaincy
Due to Covid -19 restrictions Chaplaincy work has taken the biggest knock as all school clubs were suspended from March 2020. Our Youth Workers are aware of vulnerable pupils and will frequently be asked by staff to contact individual pupils and the young people know where to find them at school if required. Anthony has made several videos for schools to use in class as a substitute to assembly gatherings and to be used in class for RE lessons.
Outreach
Once the first lockdown finished, we were given permission by the local police to reestablish detached work in our locality. Working within the guidelines we worked in pairs patrolling the parks and underpasses talking to young people about their fears and often a sense of hopelessness. We increased our outreach sessions to three a week at varying times of day as many young people were not at school and therefore in town. We have seen a considerable increase in hopelessness and substance abuse during the past year and work with the schools and local police in dealing with these issues.
Earlier this year the outreach team did a fundraising walk within our locality covering the distance from John O’Groats to Land’s End, raising a total of £9,200.00 towards a mobile youth unit (minibus). This will be used to offer shelter and a safe space to young people during outreach sessions.
Alpha
We ran alpha online which saw good attendance with many young people also involving several members of the family in discussions.
Youth club
Again Covid-19 resulted in face to face youth club being suspended and the dance club was stopped due to lack of helpers. Friday Night Club, (FNP) went on-line and we saw good attendance and were asked by the young people to increase the session to two nights a week. FNP recommenced under Covid-19 guidelines in July briefly and again in the autumn when restrictions eased and saw an increase in membership.
Events
No in person events took place as Covid -19 restrictions were too fluid to plan ahead, however an online Christmas evening of sketches and carols was well attended.
Summary of achievements
Mentoring
Upwards of 200 pupils were supported. Reconciliation with parents, anger management, peer group pressure, pre-clinical depression, despondency, self-esteem, and fear issues were covered during the sessions. They have been given tools to cope with change and interpersonal skills. Each pupil attended a six or eight week course of mentoring.
Chaplaincy and Christian Unions
Chaplaincy and CU’s have been drastically reduced due to Covid -19 restrictions however a successful Alpha Course was run online.
Outreach
Our presence in the parks and underpasses has seen us help many young people, often those who were under the influence of alcohol, fearful of going home, involved in territorial
turf wars and bullying. We have offered verbal support, prayer and reassurance to many notifying the appropriate authorities of safeguarding issues as they arise.
Youth club
Despite all the restrictions Taunton Youth for Christ increased youth club from one to two meetings a week online and in person as was permitted.
Events
The Christmas on-line event, “Covid Christmas” was a huge success, with many young people joining us on-line for an evening of fun and carols.
Financial Review
There has been a significant increase in income during the last year. This was primarily due to an anonymous donation of £20,000 towards the end of the year. However donations excluding this one off donations were up by ???
Expenditure was slightly lower than the previous year because we only had two youth workers for part of the year and some activities were restricted because of the pandemic. No staff were placed on furlough during the year although both part time youth workers flexed their hours in response to the needs of TYfC and the opportunities they had for other work.
Reserves at the end of the year are equivalent to ??? months expenditure. Trustees believe that we are being called and provided with the resources to expand the work during the next 12 months.
Governance
Taunton Youth for Christ is affiliated to British Youth for Christ . The constitution is based on the national model and TYfC seeks to comply with the national charter. However, TYfC is an independent charity that has trustees appointed by the existing trustees. The Trustees have continued to meet regularly throughout the year using videoconferencing.
The Trustees are aware of the Charities Commission’s Guidance on public benefit and are satisfied that the above activities meet the public benefit requirements for charitable status.
Future Plans
At the time of writing this report we are advertising for a full-time permanent Centre Director who will have a passion for young people to encounter Jesus. We hope to appoint a pioneering and visionary leader who will be able to develop a creative strategy to grow the work of TYfC , including the development of our existing detached work and establishing a bus ministry during the next year.
Conclusion
In conclusion Taunton Youth for Christ continues to work with statutory agencies, churches and schools to impact our young people and to equip them to become integrated in society. We provide a safe environment to explore faith issues, personal struggles, express their feelings and have fun. Our team of 10 volunteers, Youth Workers and Trustees working
together, for the goal of seeing young people’s lives transformed by an encounter with Jesus.
We would like to thank all our volunteers, trustees, prayer supporters and staff for their continued support and time, without you we would be unable to make a difference in the lives of the young people in Taunton. We also thank the many individual sponsors and churches who give regularly to our work, and to the anonymous donor who enabled us to advertise for a full time Centre Director to take the work forward.
TAUNTON YOUTH FOR CHRIST
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31st MARCH 2021
Registered Charity Number: 1081565
TAUNTON YOUTH FOR CHRIST
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st
MARCH 2021
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Officers and professional advisers 1 Trustees' annual report 2 - 5 Report of the independent examiner to the trustees 6 Receipts and payments account 7 Statement of assets and liabilities 8 Notes to the financial statements 9
TAUNTON YOUTH FOR CHRIST
Mr S Burton Mr D Slack
CHARITY INFORMATION
1 Fons George Road Taunton Somerset TAI 3JU
TRUSTEES: 1081565 (Executive Committee members)
REGISTERED ADDRESS:
Mark Roney Aspen Waite Doyle Chartered Certified Accountants Old Town Hall Fore Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8LS
REGISTERED CHARITY:
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER:
Mrs C Solanki (Chair) Rev V Carrington Mr H J Clark Mr D Ledger (resigned 23 July 2020) Ms N Vieira Page
Trustees Annual Report 2020-21
Taunton Youth for Christ 33 North Street
Taunton
TAI ILW
Charity Number: 1081568
Chairperson: Kate Solanki Treasurer: David Slack Secretary: Vince Carrington
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Trustees: Harvey Clarke, Nelma Vieira, Sam Burton
Employees
Full time Youth Worker: Anthony Stevens Part time Youth Worker: Bruno Branco- Resigned May 2020 Part time Youth Worker: Jo Walkden- Commenced work November 2020
Summary of Purpose
To see young lives changed by Jesus
Main activities
School mentoring, School Chaplaincy, School's work, (Christian Union, Breakfast Club, Safe Space) youth clubs, detached community youth work and termly event evenings.
Mentoring
Taunton Youth for Christ currently offer four and a half days mentoring a week across The Castle School, Bishop Fox School, and Court Fields School. The pupils are referred by welfare staff. During the Covid-19 restrictions first lockdown, mentoring was done remotely however from September 2020 our team went into schools as it was deemed important for the pupils to have face to face mentoring due to the increased mental health needs arising. All sessions continue to be based on biblical principles and cover many topics. Forgiveness, anger management, issues around peer groups and family reconciliation are covered and all sessions are open to young people of any background.
Anthony has a caseload of twenty four mentees a week, and Jo sees five. Each mentee is usually offered a total of six to eight sessions.
Chaplaincy
Due to Covid -19 restrictions Chaplaincy work has taken the biggest knock as all school clubs were suspended from March 2020. Our Youth Workers are aware of vulnerable pupils and will frequently be asked by staff to contact individual pupils and the young people know where to find them at school if required. Anthony has made several videos for schools to use in class as a substitute to assembly gatherings and to be used in class for RE lessons.
Outreach
Once the first lockdown finished, we were given permission by the local police to reestablish detached work in our locality. Working within the guidelines we worked in pairs patrolling the parks and underpasses talking to young people about their fears and often a sense of hopelessness. We increased our outreach sessions to three a week at varying times of day as many young people were not at school and therefore in town. We have seen a considerable increase in hopelessness and substance abuse during the past year and work with the schools and local police in dealing with these issues.
Earlier this year the outreach team did a fundraising walk within our locality covering the distance from John O'Groats to Land's End, raising a total of f9,200.OO towards a mobile youth unit (minibus). This will be used to offer shelter and a safe space to young people during outreach sessions.
2
Alpha
We ran alpha online which saw good attendance with many young people also involving several members of the family in discussions.
Youth club
Again Covid-19 resulted in face to face youth club being suspended and the dance club was stopped due to lack of helpers. Friday Night Club, (FNP) went on-line and we saw good attendance and were asked by the young people to increase the session to two nights a week. FNP recommenced under Covid-19 guidelines in July briefly and again in the autumn when restrictions eased and saw an increase in membership.
Events
No in person events took place as Covid -19 restrictions were too fluid to plan ahead, however an online Christmas evening of sketches and carols was well attended.
Summary of achievements
Mentoring
Upwards of 200 pupils were supported. Reconciliation with parents, anger management, peer group pressure, pre-clinical depression, despondency, self-esteem, and fear issues were covered during the sessions. They have been given tools to cope with change and interpersonal skills. Each pupil attended a six or eight week course of mentoring.
Chaplaincy and Christian Unions
Chaplaincy and CU's have been drastically reduced due to Covid -19 restrictions however a successful Alpha Course was run online.
Outreach
Our presence in the parks and underpasses has seen us help many young people, often those who were under the influence of alcohol, fearful of going home, involved in territorial turf wars and bullying. We have offered verbal support, prayer and reassurance to many notifying the appropriate authorities of safeguarding issues as they arise.
Youth club
Despite all the restrictions Taunton Youth for Christ increased youth club from one to two meetings a week online and in person as was permitted.
Events
The Christmas on-line event, "Covid Christmas" was a huge success, with many young people joining us on-line for an evening of fun and carols.
3
Financial Review
There has been a significant increase in income during the last year. This was primarily due to an anonymous donation of f20,OOO towards the end of the year. However, donations excluding this one off donations were up by f5,156.
Expenditure was slightly lower than the previous year because we only had two youth workers for part of the year and some activities were restricted because of the pandemic. No staff were placed on furlough during the year although both part time youth workers flexed their hours in response to the needs of TYfC and the opportunities they had for other work. Reserves at the end of the year are equivalent to 21 months expenditure. Trustees believe that we are being called and provided with the resources to expand the work during the next 12 months.
Governance
Taunton Youth for Christ is affiliated to British Youth for Christ. The constitution is based on the national model and TYfC seeks to comply with the national charter. However, TYfC is an independent charity that has trustees appointed by the existing trustees. The Trustees have continued to meet regularly throughout the year using videoconferencing.
The Trustees are aware of the Charities Commission's Guidance on public benefit and are satisfied that the above activities meet the public benefit requirements for charitable status.
Future Plans
At the time of writing this report we are advertising for a full-time permanent Centre Director who will have a passion for young people to encounter Jesus. We hope to appoint a pioneering and visionary leader who will be able to develop a creative strategy to grow the work of TYfC , including the development of our existing detached work and establishing a bus ministry during the next year.
Conclusion
In conclusion Taunton Youth for Christ continues to work with statutory agencies, churches and schools to impact our young people and to equip them to become integrated in society. We provide a safe environment to explore faith issues, personal struggles, express their feelings and have fun. Our team of 10 volunteers, Youth Workers and Trustees working together, for the goal of seeing young people's lives transformed by an encounter with Jesus. We would like to thank all our volunteers, trustees, prayer supporters and staff for their continued support and time, without you we would be unable to make a difference in the lives of the young people in Taunton. We also thank the many individual sponsors and churches who give regularly to our work, and to the anonymous donor who enabled us to advertise for a full time Centre Director to take the work forward.
Signed
Chair of Trustees
16[th] August 2021
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS
REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
OF TAUNTON YOUTH FOR CHRIST
This report on the Receipts and Payments account and statement of Assets and Liabilities of Taunton Youth for Christ for the year ended 31 March 2021, set out on pages 7 to 9, is in respect of an examination carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of accounts; you consider that there is no requirement for any audit of those accounts under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 201 1 (the 201 1 Act) and that an indepenent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility, under instructions from you, to examine the accounts under section 145 of the
201 1 Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 201 1 Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Trustees and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes considering 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 connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
- (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 201 1 Act.
have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mark Roney
Aspen Waite Doyle Chartered Certified Accountants Old Town Hall, Fore Street Wellington, Somerset TA21 8LS
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6 August 2021
YOUTH FOR CHRIST
TAUNTON
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
| TAUNTON RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | ||
| 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| RECEIPTS | ||||
| 38,112 | 38,112 | 16,484 | ||
| Non Gift Aid donations | ||||
| Gift Aid donations | 7,360 | 7,360 | 8,384 | |
| Income tax recovered on Gift Aid donations | 2,714 | 2,714 | 1,982 | |
| Mentoring project Non Gift Aid donations | 6,256 | 6,256 | 1,100 | |
| Mentoring project Gift Aid donations | 846 | |||
| Charities Trust | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 ,ooo | |
| Living out Loud Bibles | 150 | |||
| Bank interest received | 8 | 8 | 46 | |
| Insurance claims and refunds | ||||
| Other income | 110 | 110 | 451 | |
| Total Receipts | 49,304 | 6,256 | 55,561 | 30,443 |
| PAYMENTS | ||||
| Staff salaries | 15,895 | 8,601 | 24,496 | 28,943 |
| Resources | 266 | 266 | 627 | |
| Telephone | 126 | 126 | 125 | |
| Training | 160 | 160 | 1,155 | |
| Outreach | 1 ,963 | |||
| British Youth for Christ | 400 | 400 | 300 | |
| Travel | 314 | 314 | 43 | |
| Insurance and licences | 669 | 669 | 655 | |
| Accountancy and payroll | 376 | 376 | 363 | |
| Computer expenses | ||||
| Fundraising and publicity | 143 | 143 | ||
| Office supplies | 290 | 290 | 913 | |
| Total Payments | 18,640 | 8,601 | 27,241 | 35,087 |
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YOUTH FOR CHRIST
| YOUTHFORCHRIST | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net (Deficit)/SurpIus | 30,665 | (2,345) | 28,320 | (4,644) | |
| Bank and cash funds at I April 2020 | 18,207 | 3,735 | 21 ,942 | 26,586 | |
| Bank and cash funds at 31 March 2021 | 48,872 | 1,390 | 50,262 | 21,942 | |
| TAUNTON | |||||
| STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | |||||
| AT 31 MARCH 2021 | |||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | |||
| CASH AND CURRENT ASSET | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| FUNDS | |||||
| Bank and cash | |||||
| Bank current account | 1,615 | 1,390 | 3,005 | 2,128 | |
| Bank reserve account | 47,257 | 47,257 | 19,814 | ||
| Debtor Gift Aid claim for 2020/21 |
2,557 | 2,557 | 2,231 | ||
| LiabilitiesExpenses reimbursed | (386) | ||||
| 51 ,428 | 1,390 | 52,818 | 23,787 |
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 7 July 2021 and signed on its behalf by
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YOUTH FOR CHRIST
Chairman TAUNTON
Treasurer
NOTES TO THE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Accounting policies
This Receipts and Payments account has been prepared on the basis that the gross income of the Charity is less than €250,000 in the year. As such it summarises cash movements only and includes a statement listing assets and liabilities. Receipts and Payments accounts, by definition, do not show a 'True and Fair View' of the Charity's financial activities and state of affairs.
The Receipts and Payments accounts records income as received and expenditure when irrevocably paid.
Funds
Unrestricted funds represent the funds of the Charity that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application to the general purposes of the Charity.
Restricted funds were given for the purpose of establishing a mentoring project in local schools. The original gifts have been supplemented by funding from the Wellington churches for two days per week in the Court Fields School.
Our youth workers have also provided this service in The Castle School and Bishop Fox's School for up to a further three days per week.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
The following assets are recognised in the statement:
-
Closing bank balances as shown in the Receipts and Payments account.
-
Amounts owing to the Charity and due at 31 March 2021.
and the following liabilities are recognised in the statement:
- Creditors for goods and services where the supply has been received and invoiced by 31 March 2021.
Tangible Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are not included in the statement of Assets and Liabilities unless the individual cost exceeds El ,500.
Independent examination
Independent examination is required where gross income exceeds E25,000.
Affiliate member
The Charity is an affiliate member of British Youth for Christ (Company number 988200 and Charity number 263446) and complies with their charter standards.
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TAUNTON YOUTH FOR CHRIST
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31st MARCH 2021
Registered Charity Number: 1081565
TAUNTON YOUTH FOR CHRIST
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st
MARCH 2021
CONTEN TS
Page No
Officers and professional advisers 1 Trustees' annual report 2 - 5 Report of the independent examiner to the trustees 6 Receipts and payments account 7 Statement of assets and liabilities 8 Notes to the financial statements 9
TAUNTON YOUTH FOR CHRIST
Mr S Burton Mr D Slack
CHARITY INFORMATION
1 Fons George Road Taunton Somerset TAI 3JU
TRUSTEES: 1081565 (Executive Committee members)
REGISTERED ADDRESS:
Mark Roney Aspen Waite Doyle Chartered Certified Accountants Old Town Hall Fore Street Wellington Somerset TA21 8LS
REGISTERED CHARITY:
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER:
Mrs C Solanki (Chair) Rev V Carrington Mr H J Clark Mr D Ledger (resigned 23 July 2020) Ms N Vieira Page
Trustees Annual Report 2020-21
Taunton Youth for Christ 33 North Street
Taunton
TAI ILW
Charity Number: 1081568
Chairperson: Kate Solanki Treasurer: David Slack Secretary: Vince Carrington
1
Trustees: Harvey Clarke, Nelma Vieira, Sam Burton
Employees
Full time Youth Worker: Anthony Stevens Part time Youth Worker: Bruno Branco- Resigned May 2020 Part time Youth Worker: Jo Walkden- Commenced work November 2020
Summary of Purpose
To see young lives changed by Jesus
Main activities
School mentoring, School Chaplaincy, School's work, (Christian Union, Breakfast Club, Safe Space) youth clubs, detached community youth work and termly event evenings.
Mentoring
Taunton Youth for Christ currently offer four and a half days mentoring a week across The Castle School, Bishop Fox School, and Court Fields School. The pupils are referred by welfare staff. During the Covid-19 restrictions first lockdown, mentoring was done remotely however from September 2020 our team went into schools as it was deemed important for the pupils to have face to face mentoring due to the increased mental health needs arising. All sessions continue to be based on biblical principles and cover many topics. Forgiveness, anger management, issues around peer groups and family reconciliation are covered and all sessions are open to young people of any background.
Anthony has a caseload of twenty four mentees a week, and Jo sees five. Each mentee is usually offered a total of six to eight sessions.
Chaplaincy
Due to Covid -19 restrictions Chaplaincy work has taken the biggest knock as all school clubs were suspended from March 2020. Our Youth Workers are aware of vulnerable pupils and will frequently be asked by staff to contact individual pupils and the young people know where to find them at school if required. Anthony has made several videos for schools to use in class as a substitute to assembly gatherings and to be used in class for RE lessons.
Outreach
Once the first lockdown finished, we were given permission by the local police to reestablish detached work in our locality. Working within the guidelines we worked in pairs patrolling the parks and underpasses talking to young people about their fears and often a sense of hopelessness. We increased our outreach sessions to three a week at varying times of day as many young people were not at school and therefore in town. We have seen a considerable increase in hopelessness and substance abuse during the past year and work with the schools and local police in dealing with these issues.
Earlier this year the outreach team did a fundraising walk within our locality covering the distance from John O'Groats to Land's End, raising a total of f9,200.OO towards a mobile youth unit (minibus). This will be used to offer shelter and a safe space to young people during outreach sessions.
2
Alpha
We ran alpha online which saw good attendance with many young people also involving several members of the family in discussions.
Youth club
Again Covid-19 resulted in face to face youth club being suspended and the dance club was stopped due to lack of helpers. Friday Night Club, (FNP) went on-line and we saw good attendance and were asked by the young people to increase the session to two nights a week. FNP recommenced under Covid-19 guidelines in July briefly and again in the autumn when restrictions eased and saw an increase in membership.
Events
No in person events took place as Covid -19 restrictions were too fluid to plan ahead, however an online Christmas evening of sketches and carols was well attended.
Summary of achievements
Mentoring
Upwards of 200 pupils were supported. Reconciliation with parents, anger management, peer group pressure, pre-clinical depression, despondency, self-esteem, and fear issues were covered during the sessions. They have been given tools to cope with change and interpersonal skills. Each pupil attended a six or eight week course of mentoring.
Chaplaincy and Christian Unions
Chaplaincy and CU's have been drastically reduced due to Covid -19 restrictions however a successful Alpha Course was run online.
Outreach
Our presence in the parks and underpasses has seen us help many young people, often those who were under the influence of alcohol, fearful of going home, involved in territorial turf wars and bullying. We have offered verbal support, prayer and reassurance to many notifying the appropriate authorities of safeguarding issues as they arise.
Youth club
Despite all the restrictions Taunton Youth for Christ increased youth club from one to two meetings a week online and in person as was permitted.
Events
The Christmas on-line event, "Covid Christmas" was a huge success, with many young people joining us on-line for an evening of fun and carols.
3
Financial Review
There has been a significant increase in income during the last year. This was primarily due to an anonymous donation of f20,OOO towards the end of the year. However, donations excluding this one off donations were up by f5,156.
Expenditure was slightly lower than the previous year because we only had two youth workers for part of the year and some activities were restricted because of the pandemic. No staff were placed on furlough during the year although both part time youth workers flexed their hours in response to the needs of TYfC and the opportunities they had for other work. Reserves at the end of the year are equivalent to 21 months expenditure. Trustees believe that we are being called and provided with the resources to expand the work during the next 12 months.
Governance
Taunton Youth for Christ is affiliated to British Youth for Christ. The constitution is based on the national model and TYfC seeks to comply with the national charter. However, TYfC is an independent charity that has trustees appointed by the existing trustees. The Trustees have continued to meet regularly throughout the year using videoconferencing.
The Trustees are aware of the Charities Commission's Guidance on public benefit and are satisfied that the above activities meet the public benefit requirements for charitable status.
Future Plans
At the time of writing this report we are advertising for a full-time permanent Centre Director who will have a passion for young people to encounter Jesus. We hope to appoint a pioneering and visionary leader who will be able to develop a creative strategy to grow the work of TYfC , including the development of our existing detached work and establishing a bus ministry during the next year.
Conclusion
In conclusion Taunton Youth for Christ continues to work with statutory agencies, churches and schools to impact our young people and to equip them to become integrated in society. We provide a safe environment to explore faith issues, personal struggles, express their feelings and have fun. Our team of 10 volunteers, Youth Workers and Trustees working together, for the goal of seeing young people's lives transformed by an encounter with Jesus. We would like to thank all our volunteers, trustees, prayer supporters and staff for their continued support and time, without you we would be unable to make a difference in the lives of the young people in Taunton. We also thank the many individual sponsors and churches who give regularly to our work, and to the anonymous donor who enabled us to advertise for a full time Centre Director to take the work forward.
Signed
Chair of Trustees
16[th] August 2021
4
INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS
REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
OF TAUNTON YOUTH FOR CHRIST
This report on the Receipts and Payments account and statement of Assets and Liabilities of Taunton Youth for Christ for the year ended 31 March 2021, set out on pages 7 to 9, is in respect of an examination carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
As Trustees you are responsible for the preparation of accounts; you consider that there is no requirement for any audit of those accounts under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 201 1 (the 201 1 Act) and that an indepenent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility, under instructions from you, to examine the accounts under section 145 of the
201 1 Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 201 1 Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Trustees and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes considering 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 connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
- (1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements - to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 201 1 Act.
have not been met; or
- (2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mark Roney
Aspen Waite Doyle Chartered Certified Accountants Old Town Hall, Fore Street Wellington, Somerset TA21 8LS
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6 August 2021
YOUTH FOR CHRIST
TAUNTON
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
| TAUNTON RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 |
||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | ||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | ||
| 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| RECEIPTS | ||||
| 38,112 | 38,112 | 16,484 | ||
| Non Gift Aid donations | ||||
| Gift Aid donations | 7,360 | 7,360 | 8,384 | |
| Income tax recovered on Gift Aid donations | 2,714 | 2,714 | 1,982 | |
| Mentoring project Non Gift Aid donations | 6,256 | 6,256 | 1,100 | |
| Mentoring project Gift Aid donations | 846 | |||
| Charities Trust | 1,000 | 1,000 | 1 ,ooo | |
| Living out Loud Bibles | 150 | |||
| Bank interest received | 8 | 8 | 46 | |
| Insurance claims and refunds | ||||
| Other income | 110 | 110 | 451 | |
| Total Receipts | 49,304 | 6,256 | 55,561 | 30,443 |
| PAYMENTS | ||||
| Staff salaries | 15,895 | 8,601 | 24,496 | 28,943 |
| Resources | 266 | 266 | 627 | |
| Telephone | 126 | 126 | 125 | |
| Training | 160 | 160 | 1,155 | |
| Outreach | 1 ,963 | |||
| British Youth for Christ | 400 | 400 | 300 | |
| Travel | 314 | 314 | 43 | |
| Insurance and licences | 669 | 669 | 655 | |
| Accountancy and payroll | 376 | 376 | 363 | |
| Computer expenses | ||||
| Fundraising and publicity | 143 | 143 | ||
| Office supplies | 290 | 290 | 913 | |
| Total Payments | 18,640 | 8,601 | 27,241 | 35,087 |
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| YOUTHFORCHRIST | |||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Net (Deficit)/SurpIus | 30,665 | (2,345) | 28,320 | (4,644) | |
| Bank and cash funds at I April 2020 | 18,207 | 3,735 | 21 ,942 | 26,586 | |
| Bank and cash funds at 31 March 2021 | 48,872 | 1,390 | 50,262 | 21,942 | |
| TAUNTON | |||||
| STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES | |||||
| AT 31 MARCH 2021 | |||||
| Unrestricted | Restricted | Total | |||
| Funds | Funds | Funds | |||
| CASH AND CURRENT ASSET | 2021 | 2021 | 2021 | 2020 | |
| FUNDS | |||||
| Bank and cash | |||||
| Bank current account | 1,615 | 1,390 | 3,005 | 2,128 | |
| Bank reserve account | 47,257 | 47,257 | 19,814 | ||
| Debtor Gift Aid claim for 2020/21 |
2,557 | 2,557 | 2,231 | ||
| LiabilitiesExpenses reimbursed | (386) | ||||
| 51 ,428 | 1,390 | 52,818 | 23,787 |
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 7 July 2021 and signed on its behalf by
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YOUTH FOR CHRIST
Chairman TAUNTON
Treasurer
NOTES TO THE RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Accounting policies
This Receipts and Payments account has been prepared on the basis that the gross income of the Charity is less than €250,000 in the year. As such it summarises cash movements only and includes a statement listing assets and liabilities. Receipts and Payments accounts, by definition, do not show a 'True and Fair View' of the Charity's financial activities and state of affairs.
The Receipts and Payments accounts records income as received and expenditure when irrevocably paid.
Funds
Unrestricted funds represent the funds of the Charity that are not subject to any restrictions regarding their use and are available for application to the general purposes of the Charity.
Restricted funds were given for the purpose of establishing a mentoring project in local schools. The original gifts have been supplemented by funding from the Wellington churches for two days per week in the Court Fields School.
Our youth workers have also provided this service in The Castle School and Bishop Fox's School for up to a further three days per week.
Statement of Assets and Liabilities
The following assets are recognised in the statement:
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Closing bank balances as shown in the Receipts and Payments account.
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Amounts owing to the Charity and due at 31 March 2021.
and the following liabilities are recognised in the statement:
- Creditors for goods and services where the supply has been received and invoiced by 31 March 2021.
Tangible Fixed Assets
Fixed assets are not included in the statement of Assets and Liabilities unless the individual cost exceeds El ,500.
Independent examination
Independent examination is required where gross income exceeds E25,000.
Affiliate member
The Charity is an affiliate member of British Youth for Christ (Company number 988200 and Charity number 263446) and complies with their charter standards.
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