TAUNTON YOUTH FOR CHRIST
TRUSTEES' ANNUAL REPORT
AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31st MARCH 2025
Registered Charity Number: 1081565

TAUNTON YOUTH FOR CHRIST
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025
CONTENTS
Page No
Officers and professional advisers
Trustees' annual report
Report of the independent examiner to the trustees
Receipts and payments account
Statement of assets and liabilities
Notes to the financial statements
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TAUNTON YOUTH FOR CHRIST
CHARITY INFORMATION
TRUSTEES:
(Executive Committee members)
REGISTERED ADDRESS:
Mrs C Solanki (Chair)
Mr H J Clark
Mr S Burton
Mr D Slack
Miss L R Darley
Ms N Vieira - Resigned 16/07/2024
1 Fons George Road
Taunton
Somerset
TA1 3JU
REGISTERED CHARITY:
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER:
1081565
Bernard Critchley
Aspen Waite
Chartered Certified Accountants
Rubis House
15 Friarn Street
Bridgwater
Somerset
TA6 3LH

Trustees Annual Report 2024-25
Taunton Youth for Christ,
Oakwood Church Centre,
Obridge Road,
Taunton
TA2 7PU
Charity number 1081568
Chairperson
Mrs Cathrine Solanki
Treasurer
Mr David Slack
Secretary
Miss Laura Darley
Trustees
Mr Harvey Clark
Mr Sam Burton
Employees
Full time, Kelly Jones, Centre Director. Appointed August 2022
Chaplain, 29 Hours per week. Chloe Mew, (Nee Deitz). Appointed August 2024
Summary of Purpose
"To see young people's lives changed by Jesus."
Main activities
Detached community work, School Mentoring, School Chaplaincy support/ safe space,
schools work, support Christian Unions, termly events, support churches, mentoring in the
community.
School Mentoring
Taunton Youth for Christ offer one afternoon of Mentoring/Chaplaincy at Pyrland School
Taunton weekly and twenty-nine hours, at Court fields School Wellington. Pupils are referred
by Welfare and Chaplaincy staff at the school and topics covered are anger management,
issues around peer groups, family reconciliation and forgiveness. Sessions are based on
biblical principles and cover many topics including the above mentioned.

Chaplaincy
Kelly assists the Chaplain at Pyrland School, one afternoon a week. These sessions began in a
safe space provided by school; however, the demand was so great Kelly now operates in
several locations on campus. Kelly continues to attend the Ethos committee meetings at
school providing a platform to input Christian values.
Kelly also supports the Christian Union run at Pyrland School alongside another run by two
students at Huish Episcopy School.
Chloe's timetable is split between mentoring and Chaplaincy work at Court Fields. Her
activities mirror those of Kelly at Pyrland School.
Outreach
The van continues to be an invaluable resource to the team. We run two outreach sessions
weekly throughout the year at Priorswood and Hamilton Park, and plan to offer another in
Wellington by the end of 2025. The team regularly see 30-35 young people attend the van
depending on the weather. Relationships continue to grow with young people, and local
police inform us they have seen a reduction in criminal activity because of TYC interaction
with several individuals. We continue to work towards creating a culture of honour and
respect to model good practice. Local police and PCSO's visit the van frequently and spend
time building relationship with the youth. In addition, the team now have open dialogue
with police in the event of concerns or challenging situations arising.
The Wellington van session has been postponed until September 2025; however the teams
are building relationship to begin early during the September Term.
Bible Study
We run a weekly bible study at a local church for those seeking to go deeper.
Asylum Seekers
We continue weekly session with asylum seekers at a local hotel. We regularly see twenty
young people and KS2 children attending the van sessions. Each session varies; however,
craft, singing and Xbox are regular features.
After School Revision Club
The club runs weekly providing a safe quiet space for students to do homework, revision,
and job applications with assistance, if necessary, for the work set. Sessions vary as the
needs of those attending are met. We find some attendees need a safe space to share
concerns around school and home life, so tailor each session accordingly. Several attendees
who are no longer in mainstream school attend and work on literary skills. As a result of this
group, we saw one attendee return to full time education having been absent for several
years.

Local Churches
Kelly has visited several local churches over the year to speak about youth culture and our
role locally. In addition, Kelly offers guidance to churches seeking advice on how to move
forward in youth work.
Youth Space
We are currently in communication with a local church to develop a youth space. Talks are
ongoing and progress has been slow due to building regulation requirements. We continue
to plan and hope to see progress early in 2026.
Summary of achievements
School & Community Mentoring
Mentoring sessions take place one afternoon a week. Individual young people are referred
by the welfare unit at Pyrland School. These sessions have proved valuable in enabling
young people to overcome fears and anxiety in addition to signposting them to further help
if required. Kelly is a qualified THRIVE practitioner, (Trauma informed method of improving
mental health and wellbeing in children and young people) so implements this during
sessions.
Several additional mentoring sessions are held during the week in local cafes for young
people who are not attending mainstream school. These sessions have resulted in a marked
improvement in mental health and wellbeing, with several of those being mentored now
attending our after-school revision club to do Maths and English. Kelly has on several
occasions represented as advocate/ accompanied a young person at meetings with social
services and police.
Wellington mentoring sessions are timetabled as following-
Tuesday - Learning Support Day, supporting students 1:1 with academic work, based in
Learning Support
Wednesday- Learning Support Day, supporting students 1:1 with academic work, based in
Learning Support
Thursday- Learning Support Day, supporting students 1:1 with academic work, based in
Learning Support
Chaplaincy
Kelly assists the Chaplain at Pyrland School one afternoon a week and offers advice and
materials including youth bibles for the Christian Union at the school. Kelly patrols the
outside areas during lunch break and often helps out in IE, Internal Exclusion.

Chloe is Chaplain at Court Fields School for two full days a week.
Monday - Chaplain Day, meeting students being available, based in the Wellbeing Hub
Friday - Chaplain Day, meeting students being available, based in the Wellbeing Hub
In addition, Chloe runs a Christian Union during a lunch time once a week.
Outreach
We continue to demonstrate Christian values and encourage the young people we meet
during outreach sessions to follow our example in forgiving, showing tolerance towards each
other, accepting new members to join us, and respecting the needs of every individual. We
have been hugely encouraged by the uptake during the detached sessions and the team
have built solid relationships. We continue to engage with young people who have
experienced severe trauma, frustration with home circumstances, confusion, who struggle
with school, and those who need encouragement. Our goal is always to accept each young
person as they are, demonstrate love and build relationship. This builds trust and in doing so
enables us to speak into their lives and work through some of the obstacle they encounter in
daily life. We frequently get feedback from local police including visits from PCSO's and
members of the Violence Reduction Unit. They inform us of the positive impact on many of
the young people who regularly spend time with us. We run two outreach sessions, one at
Hamilton Park and a second at Priorswood Park in Taunton. We currently have a vacancy for
a full-time youth worker to work with us and a local church. This will enable us to extend our
outreach and school sessions when someone is appointed. The van continues to be a safe
space and is valued by both young people and parents as it provides a focal point for the
young people to gather.
Bible Study
We run a weekly bible study for anyone asking questions about faith. This attracts a small
number of young people, and we spend an hour discussing topics and themes in the bible. It
provides a safe space to ask questions some may find difficult to ask during outreach
sessions. Attendance is by invitation and word of mouth as regular attendees sometimes
invite friends along.
Asylum Seekers
We attend a local hotel, housing asylum seekers with the outreach van on a weekly basis.
Working with Charis Taunton, a local charity who help integrate asylum seekers having
arrived in Taunton. We have forged links enabling us to offer the use of the van, Xbox, crafts
and somewhere to hang out after school. Attendees enjoy playing Xbox, and music, often
dancing and singing their national songs whilst enjoying time together.

After School Revision Club
We have run the after-school club since January '24. Over this period, some use the space to
do homework or revision, some are following a KS2 maths programme having missed several
years of school due to dysfunctional families and others don't have a quiet place at home to
work. The sessions have proved popular, and attendees have requested we continue to
meet on an informal basis during the school holidays.
Financial Review
Income
Income was £76,995 and expenditure was £58,012 for the year. We continue to receive the
Willats Trust Grant of £15,000 annually until September 2026.
Surplus for the year was £15,833.
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 bimonthly and are always available in the
event of urgent matters arising.
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
We continue outreach and community mentoring, reaching the young people on the fringe
of school and society. We have built relationship with Somerset Children's Services and the
local police and now have a joined-up service with other agencies. Having appointed a
Chaplain at Court Field's School we aim to run an outreach session once a week having built
relationship with the youth in that area. This will result in the van being out three evenings a
week. We currently have an additional post advertised for a youth worker to join us part
time, the remainder of the week to be based at a local church. It is our hope this post will
further bridge the gap between the local church and the young people we see on outreach,
providing further support to them and their families.
Kelly has retained her Thrive training though CPD to enable her to share material with
secondary schools and implement the techniques for trauma related issues they encounter.
The schools we engage with have all stated the value of our input into the welfare of pupils
and one has offered materials for the homework club as it continues to grow. As we spend
time with our local youth and demonstrate love and acceptance to many who have seen
very little in their lives it continues to build confidence in the young people and the reward is
immeasurable.

We are currently working with a local church to develop a youth space in one of the
communities we work within and hope to see a permanent base develop where we can host
young people in a relaxed environment and provide life skills teaching in a purpose-built
Cathrine Solanki
@ Solanti
Chair of Trustees
Taunton Youth for Christ

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 2025, set out on pages 6 to 8,
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 2011 (the 2011
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
2011 Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 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 2011 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.
Allas
Bernard Critchley
Aspen Waite
Chartered Certified Accountants
Rubis House, 15 Friarn Street
Bridgwater, Somerset TA6 3LH
24 September 2025

TAUNTON YOUTH FOR CHRIST
RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
RECEIPTS
Non Gift Aid donations
Gift Aid donations
Income tax recovered on Gift Aid donations
Donation re van costs
Charitable Trusts
Interest received
Total Receipts
PAYMENTS
Staff salaries
Resources
Telephone
Training
Outreach
British Youth for Christ
Travel
Insurance and licences
Accountancy and payroll
Van cost and equipment
Van generator
Van running costs
Fundraising and publicity
Office costs
Total Payments
Net (Deficit)/Surplus
Bank and cash funds at 1 April 2024
Bank and cash funds at 31 March 2025
Unrestricted
Funds
2025
24,656
16,505
5,041
Restricted
Fund for Courtfields
Chaplain
2025
€
14,384
Restricted
Grant from
Willats Trust
2025
15,000
47,611
14,384
15,000
16,733
769
-
1,558
2,318
600
4
1,078
622
:
5,572
1,008
1,516
31,778
15,833
56,916
72,749
9,919
294
15,000
270
101
350
300
11,234
3,150
1,000
4,150
-
-
:
15,000
-
-
Total
Funds
2025
€
54,040
16,505
5,041
:
1,409
76,995
41,652
769
1,852
2,318
600
4
1,348
722
:
5,572
1,358
1,816
58,012
18,983
57,916
76,899
2024
22,793
18,585
4,404
1,300
7,500
853
55,435
30,058
828
28
1,927
2,880
1,000
234
940
603
5,641
87
1,232
45,458
9,977
47,939
57,916

TAUNTON YOUTH FOR CHRIST
STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES
AT 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted
Funds
2025
Restricted
Fund for Courtfields
Chaplain
2025
Total
Funds
2025
2024
CASH AND CURRENT ASSET FUNDS
Bank and cash
Bank current account
Bank reserve account
35 day liquidity
Debtor
HMRC
2,516
35,893
34,340
4,764
77,513
4,150
4,150
2,516
40,043
34,340
4,764
81,663
2,302
25,260
30,354
5,852
63,768
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees in September 2025 and signed on its behalf by
Chairman
Treasurer
(Shanta
Damnd Slack