Yss {A company limited by guarantee} Annual Report and Financial Statements for The Year Ended 31st March 2024 Charity registration number: 1081992 Company registration number: 04024428
Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Yss Legal and Administrative Information Charitable Company Name YSS IA company limited by guarantee) Charity Registration Number 1081992 Company Registration Number 04024428 Trustees Fiona Charny Sandra Kelley Susanna McFarlane Nerys Thomas Ronald Whitfield Jared Whitehouse Andrew Fry Richard Quallington - Chair Gary Woodman Date of appointment 1610912016 Ilnterim Chair 2210312024 to 02109120241 0811112013 (resigned 11112120231 2610312004 Ilnterim Chair 2610912022 to 22103120241 0810612018 1610912016 Iresigned 31110120231 0910512022 (Finance Lead from 27106120221 1110912023 Iresigned 22103120241 0210912024 0210912024 Patron HRH The Princess Royal Executive Management Team Managing Director Head of Resources, Secretary, Deputy CEO Operations Manager Deborah Grantham Stuart Mcculloch Evangelia Pali0s-Hayden Registered Office Audltor Polysec House Blackpole Trading Estste West Hindlip Lane Worcester WR3 8TJ Ormerod Rutter Limited Statutory Auditors The Oakley Kidderminster Road Droitwich WR9 9AY Solicitors Bankers Hallmark Hulme Solicitors 3, 4 & 5 Sansome Place Worcester Lloyds Bank PIC 4 The Cro55 Worcester WRI IUQ WRI 3PY
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Contents Trustees, Report........................................................................................................................... Chairfs Review.......................................................................................................................... Financial Review.......................................................................................................- Independent Auditor's Report........ Statement of Financial Activities................................................................................- 12 Balance Sheet............................................................................................................. 13 Statement of Cash Flows................................................................................................ 14 Notes to the Accounts.................................................... 15 Thank you and Acknowledgements................................................................................ Take Action............................................................................ .................... .33 .33
Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Y5S Trustees, Report Ilncluding Director's Report) The Trustees are pleased to present their annual report and the audited financial accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024. The financial statements comply with the current statutory requirements, the Statement of Recommended Practice and the charitable companws governing document. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, the Companie5 Act 2006, the Charities Act 2011 and Accountin8 and Reporting by Charities.- Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland published in October 2019. Trustees of the chari and constitution The directors of the charitable company are its Trustees for the purposes of charity law. The Trustee5 who have served during the year are set out in the legal and administrative information at the front of the accounts. There were no declarations of interest from any Trustee during the year. The charitable company is governed by its memorandum and articles of association which was adopted on 30 June 20C>O. The company trades under the name of YSS. Ob'ectives and activities The objectives of the charity for the public benefit are for the relief of children, young adults and others, including adults, families and carers, who have complex needs arising from offending, ill mental health, homelessness or problematic substance misuse. This includes those who face difficult life challenges such as unemployment, financial hardship, lack of positive role models, separation, loss and low self-esteem. The charity helps them to develop new skills and improve their resilience, enabling them to lead more positive and constructive live5 in society and to achieve their potential. The charivs work primarily benefits the West Mercia region: Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and Worcestershire. To pursue our stated aims, YSS is able to recruit and train local volunteers. Volunteers add diversity. they challenge our thinking and help to bring local solutions to local issues. Volunteers can help break down the myths and stereotypes of people who could otherwise be excluded from society. Fundraisin YSS does not rely on fundraisin8 and donations to enable it to continue its work and does not engage fundraising or marketing agencies to target people by telephone, or in person, to persuade them to set up regular donations to YSS. We are fortunate to have people who believe in our work and raise money for us or make private donations. YSS does not, and will not, pass on contact details of supporters and donors to anyone e55e, including other charities. YSS respects the wishes of sUPPOrters and donors who ask for no further contact from the charity and adheres to Data Protection Law. During the year YSS employed a part-time communications and fundraising coordinator who worked alongside the YSS teams and SMT to gain funding for our work from trusts and foundations and to 5UPPOrt people who choose to make donations or who took part in f undraising activities. YSS follow5 the Code of Fundraising Practice. YS5 has received no complaints about its fundraising activities during the period covered by this report.
Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Yss Public benefit statement The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in Section 17151 of the 2011 Charities Act and have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing their aims and objective5 and in plannin8 future activities. In particular, the Trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set. Achievements and erformance YSS continues to provide vital and transformative support across Worcestershire, Shropshire, Warwickshire, Herefordshire, Telford & Wrekin, making a real difference in the lives of individuals and families. Delivering Results that Matter Between April 2023 and March 2024, YSS received an impressive 1,393 referrals and directly sUPPOrted over 85Yfj of them 1,187 individuals. Of those who engaged with our seNices, 91% achieved at least one positive outcome upon closure, underscoring the effectiveness of our work. Our presence within HMP Hewell expanded significantly, with caseworkers delivering face-to-face 5UPPOrt to over 50 male prisoners, providing much-needed guidance and assistance. Empowering Young Carers The YSS Worcestershire Young Carers service continued to uplift young people by offering free activities to 220 young carers. A highlight of the year was the Young Carers Conference held on April 26th at Sixways Stadium, Worcester. Organized and led by the Worcestershire Young Carers Participation Group. this inspiring event, titled Young Ct7rers.' The Next Generation," engaged a diverse audience of services and organizations. With support from the Youth Engagement Coordinator, a core group of 9 young carers took centre stage, sharing their lived experiences through powerful mediums such as music, poetry, and multimedia presentations. The event also featured an impactful workshop by author Rab Ferguson, exploring the challenge5 and alienation young carers often face. Supported by our corporate partner Neoperl, Malvern, the conference received glowing feedback from attendees. Securing Essentlal Funding Despite increasing challenges in securing funding, YSS achieved significant successes this year: West Mercia Police and Crime Commissioner renewed support for our MORSE and Rememberveterans 5ervice5. Successful applications to Children in Need {Familie5 Firstl, Smallwood Trust ISkill54Lifel. and WA Cadbury (Prison Family Firstl will enable u5 to continue delivering critical programs. YSS also secured a cost-of-living uplift grant forfemale employees through the Smallwood Trust, which we proudly match-funded for our male employees. LookingAhead YSS remains steadfast in its mission to provide life-changing support across our communities. With continued collaboration. innovation. and the dedication of our staff and partners, we are building brighter futures for those we serve.
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Trustees, report (including Direttors. Report) - continued Principal risks and uncertainties The principal commercial. operational and financial risks that have been identified and could seriou55y impact on performance, future prospects or reputation are as follows.. Significant reductions in key funding areas. The YSS project risk dashboard forms an integral part of the risk register and 15 reviewed at each Trustees, meeting. Business development work continues to take a high priority within the organisation, not only to seek additional funding in order to develop and enhance our current work but to secure continuation funding or to limit further potential cuts to current funding. A serious safeguarding incident resulting in harm to a child, young person or vulnerable adult and the subsequent effect on YSS'S reputation. YSS has a nominated Trustee lead and a nominated Operational Director with responsibility for safeguarding. Policies are reviewed and disseminated annually and regular training undertaken from local authorities. Health and Safety such as a serious incident involving a member of staff or volunteer from lone working in the community and in the homes of some of our most vulnerable Service users. A robust lone working policy is in place and all members of staff use a 'Lone Alerf system run through mobile phones and volunteers use a 'Buddy system,. Safeguarding It has been difficult to find a replacement for our Lead Safeguarding Trustee and pending a new recruitment round, Susanna McFarlane has continued to att as Trustee with a safeguarding portfolio. Risk Management The Trustees regularly review the risk5 to which the charity might be exposed. There is a full risk statement. policy and associated systems in place. The risk register identifies the major risks, their likelihood and impact and the consequent actions to manage them effectively and the process follows guidance from the Charity Commission.
Yss Y5S Annual Report and Audited Financial statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Trustees, report lincluding Directors, Reportl- continued Chairfs Review This past year has been both a challenging and transformative one for YSS. As we reflect on our impact, it is clear that the increasing pressures on individuals and families due to the cost-of-living crisis have deepened the demand for our services. More people than ever are turning to us for support, and this underscores the vital role we play in our community. The economic strain has widened gaps in public services, leaving the third sector to shoulder much of the responsibility for filling those voids. At YSS, we have stepped up to meet these growing needs, but we are acutely aware of the challenges we face in doing so. Decreasing funding streams and increasing operational costs threaten the sustainability of the critical work we deliver. Yet, we remain committed to finding innovative solutions and to fostering collaborations to ensure that no one is left behind. Despite these obstacles, our achievements thi5 year have been significant. Thanks to the unwavering dedication of our staff, volunteers, and partners, we have continued to provide targeted, life-changing support to those in greatest need. Whether it is helping people navigate financial hardship, offering mental health support, or empowering individuals to regain control over their lives, YSS has proven its resilience and adaptability- I would like to take this opportunity to acknowledge the dedication and expertise provided by my fellow trustees and the strength and energy of our senior management and leadership team whose exceptional leadership and unwavering commitment has been instrumental in ensuring that we remain focused on our mission as the landscape of need and support evolves. Their ability to adapt to the many challenges we face and to inspire those around them has been central to our continued progress. Looking ahead, we know that sustaining our impact will require not only robust financial planning but also a collective commitment from our community, stakeholders. and supporters. l am proud of the progress we've made and deeply grateful to everyone who contributes to our mission. Together, we are stronger, and together. we will continue to transform lives.
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Trustees. report lincluding Directors, Report) - continued Financial Review For the year ended 31 March 2024 The Charity reported an operating surplus of £97k {2023.' £294k deficit), this has resulted from the early receipt of funding and salary savings made in year, which will both be utilized in the following year 2024125. YSS has generated a positive cash flow from our charitable activities of £133k12023.. £411k negativel. A summary of YSS, six-year financial performance is as follows: Year Total Income Total Expenditure Net Surplus Net Surplus £'ooo £'ooo £'ooo 2018119 1,309 1,337 1281 12.14%) 2019120 1,705 1,713 181 10.47%1 2020121 1,510 1,409 ioi 6.69% 2021122 1,507 1,454 53 3.52% 2022123 1,365 1,658 12941 121.6%) 2023124 1,290 1,193 97 7.52% YSS Total Income 2023-24 YSS Total Income 2023-24 Government contrarts £795k Government grants £297k Other charitable activities income £181k Donations and legacies £9k Investment Income £8k
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Trustees, report lincluding Directors. Reportl- continued The position of YSS Reserves al. 31 March 2024 Our reserves have to be adequate to carry on our work when faced with difficult, challenging and changing times. They need to be sufficient to allow us to addre55 possible losses from our charitable activities and give us enough time to adjust our strategy to meet changing circumstances and to invest in business development, without having to make hasty decisions. The balance of unrestricted, available reserve5 at 31 March 2024 has increased to £310,99712023 - £192,6841. Investment Policies The Trustees invest surplus funds in interest bearing bank and saving5 accounts with a combination of instant and short notice access, to ensure that the fund5 are readily available as and when required. Structure, Governance & Management YSS is a charitable company limited by guarantee. The current Board of YSS consists of six Trustees who meet six times a year. The Board is led by the Chair and is 5UPPOrted by the Finance Lead. The Board of Trustees is responsible for setting the organisational strategy with the Managing Director. The day-to-day operational management is delegated to the Managing Director IMDI. Trustees undertake various roles to provide scrutiny of the organisation'5 performance and to review risk. The MD meets regularly with the Chair of Trustees and formally reports to the Board at every meeting. Thesenior ManagementTeam ISMTI, led bythe MD, meet every month to drive operational and strategic performance. A separate leadership team including all those with line management responsibilities, recognising the significant role they play in day-to~day operational activities, meet for a full day at least annually. SMT meet every week either in person or using virtual meeting rooms to continue delivering strategic and organisational objectives in what has remained, post pandemic, an evolving but consistently difficult economic environment. The Trustee Meetings and discussions also utilise virtual technology. Method of Appointment of Trustees New Trustees are appointed by the Board. A formal application procedure is in place to ensure Trustee recruitment is based on organisational need5. This includes a role description and person specification, an application and a formal InteieW proce55. The Recruitment and Nominations Panel leads the recruitment process and makes recommendations to the Board which has the final say on all trustee appointments. All new Trustees will serve for a maximum of 10 years: a one-year initial term followed by up to three further terms of three years. A formal review with the Chair will take place six months prior to the end of each three-year term. Trustee supeNision and support is undertaken by the Chair of Trustees. The Board support the principles of good governance contained within the Charity Governance Code. The Board of Trustees have also agreed that provision be made, subject to ongoing review, that a Board Member with a term of over ten year5 be reappointed for a further limited period to support transitional arrangements for new trustees. The Board is set to review its succe55ion planning Strategy in 2024125 financial year.
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Trustees, report lincluding Directors, Report) - continued The entivs ability to continue as a going concern The direttors have prepared the financial statements on the going concern basis, which is based on the following= The total unrestricted reserves are adequate and provide sufficient cash resources to allow YSS to meet its operating liabilities as and when they fall due for a period of at least 12 months from the date of the approval of these financial statements. The Trustees and directors carefLilly monitor the financial performance during each financial year, and despite the challenging economic environment, we are currently performing ahead of the forecast budget although a deficit for the year has occurred. The management continued to assess the financial risk and has undertaken additional stress testing analysis of incoming resources in 2023124 financial year and determined that there are no material uncertainties that casts significant doubt upon the entity's ability to continue as a going concern for the next 12 months. Legal proceedings The Directors are not aware that there are any pending legal proceedings that would have a material adverse effect on the financial position or operations of YSS. Statement of Trustees, responsibilities The Trustees (who are also directors of YSS for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to.. Select Suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently- Observe the method5 and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 IFRS 1021; Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent: State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departure disc105ed and explained in the financial statements. and Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basi5 unles5 It is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting record5 that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are a150 responsible for 5afeBuardin8 the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. In so far a5 the Trustees are aware.. there is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware,. and The Trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information. The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and di55emination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Trustees, report (including Directors, Reportl- continued Auditor Ormerod Rutter has expressed their willingness to continue in office and will be proposed for re-appointment at the Annual General Meeting. Approved by the Board of Trustees on 11 December 2024 and signed on behalf of the Board.. Richard Quallington Chair of Trustees
Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Yss Inde endent Auditor's Re To the Members of YSS ort Opinion We have audited the financial statements of YSS Limited (the 'charitable company'l for the year ended 31 March 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows and the related notes, including a summary of significant accountin8 policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Finonciol Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irelond. (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion, the financial statements: give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2024 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure for the year then ended,. have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act 2011. Basis for opinion We condutted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRCS Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordan with these requirements. We believe thatthe audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating to going concern In auditinB the financial ststements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have perfomied, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitys ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilitie5 and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sertions of this report. Other information The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustee5 are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing50, considerwhether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial 5tatement5 or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially mi5Stated. If we identify such material incons1Stencie5 or apparent material misststements, we are required to determine whether this gtves rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information. we are required to reportthatfart. We have nothing to report in this regard.
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Independent Auditors, Report to the Members of YSS Limited - continued Opinions on other rnatters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit.. the information given in the trustees, report, which includes the directors, report prepared for the purposes of company law, for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial ststements,. and the trustees, report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Matters on which we are required to report by exception In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misststements in the trustees, report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion: adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us,. or the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns. or certain disclosures of trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made. or we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit,. or the trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies, regime and take advantage of the small companies, exemptions in preparing the Trustees, report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic report. Responsibilities of trustees As explained more fully in the statement of trustees, responsibilities, the trustees, who are also the direttof5 of the charity for the purpose of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for bein8 satisfied that they give a true and fair view. and for such internal control as the trltstees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitys ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matter5 related to going concem and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic altemative but to do 50. Auditor's responsibilitie5 for the audit of the financial statements We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charitie5 Art 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or havin8 effect thereunder. Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS IUKI will always detett a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of user5 taken on the basis of these financial statements. io
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Independent Auditors, Report to the Members of YSS Limited - continued Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detectinB irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below. Based on our understanding of the company, we identified the principal risks of non-compliance with laws and regulations including those that have a direct impact on the preparation of the financial statements such as the Companies Act 2006, and the extent to which non-compliance might have a material effect on the financial statement5. Audit procedure5 performed included discussions with management, review of board meeting minutes, testing of journals, desi8nin8 and performing audit procedures and challenging assumptions and judgements made by management in relation to accounting estimates. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above. We are less likely to become aware of instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations that are not closely related to events and transactions reflected in the financial ststements. Also, the risk of not detecting a material misstatement due to fraud is higher than the risk of not detecting one resulting from error, as fraud may involve deliberate concealment by, for example, forgery or intentional misrepresentations, or through collusion. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at.. htt www.frc.or auditorsres onsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report. Use of our report This report is made solely to the charitys trustees, as a body. in accordance with part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reportsl Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity'5 trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditors, report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charity and the charivs trustees as a body* for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Colm McGrory FCA (Senior Statutory Audltor} for and on behalf of Ormerod Rutter Limited 16 ./11..12.02t Chartered Accountants Statutory Auditor Ormerod Rutter Limited Chartered Accountsnts The Oakley Kidderminster Road Droitwich Worcestershire WR9 9AY Ormerod Rutter is eligible for appointment as auditor of the charity by virtue of its eligibility for appointment as auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006. li
Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statement5 For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Yss Statement of Financial Activities Ilncorporating Income and Expenditure Account) Unrestricted Fund Restricted Funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Notes Income from: Donations and legacies 5,435 4,106 9,541 8,913 Income from charitable activities 1,273,352 1,273,352 1,352,443 Investment income 7,879 7,879 3,418 Total incorne 13,314 1,277,458 1,290,772 1,364,774 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 54.792 1,138,535 1.193,327 1,658,474 Total expenditure 54,792 1.138,535 1,193,327 1,658,474 Movement in funds being Incomellexpenditurel for the year 141,4781 138.923 97,445 1293,7001 Transfers between funds 159,790 1159.7901 Net Movement in Funds 118.312 {20,867) 97,445 1293,700) Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 14115 192,684 250,315 442,999 736,699 Total funds carried forward 310,996 229,448 540,444 442.999 All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. The statement of Financial Activities incorporates all gains and losses recognised in the above two financial periods. The notes on pages 15- 34 form part ofthese financial statements. 12
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Balance Sheet Registered Number 04024428 As at 31 March 2023 Note 2024 2023 Flxed Assets Tangible fixed assets 5,183 10,704 10,704 Current Assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand io 168,291 526 019 221,226 393 251 694 310 614 477 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year li 159 049 169 113 Net current assets 535 261 Creditors: amounts falling due fter one year Ila 113,0691 Net assets 540,444 442,999 Funds Restricted funds 14 229,448 250,315 Unrestricted fund5 - general designated 15 15 310.996 192,684 310 996 192 684 Total funds 540,444 442,999 The financial statements on page5 14-34 were approved by the board of Trustees and authorised for i55ue on 11 December 2024 and are signed on its behalf by.. Richard Quallington Chair of Y55 Board of Trustees Jared Whitehouse Trustee, Lead on Finance 13
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Statement of Cash Flows Note 2024 2023 Cash flow from operating activities 19 124,888 1362,2411 Cash flow from investing activities Interest received 7,879 3,418 Purchase of fixed assets 115,5501 Net cash flow from Investing activities 7,879 112,1321 Cash flow from financing activitles Bank loan 136,1421 Net cash flow from financing activities 136,142} Net increase in cash and cash equivalents 132,767 1410,5151 Cash and cash equivalents at l April 2023 393,252 803,767 Cash and cash equivalents at 31 March 2024 526,019 393,252 14
Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Yss Notes to the Accounts Accounting Policies Basis of preparation YSS Ithe charity) is a registered incorporated charity in the United Kingdom. The address of the registered office is given in the charity information page of these financial statements. The nature of the charity's operations and principal activities are to provide community based support services for children, young people, adults and families who are vulnerable, have complex needs and who face difficult life challenge5. The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reportin8 by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 issued in October 2019. the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021, the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Practice. The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention. The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity. The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial ststements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unle55 Otherwise stated. Company Status The charitable company is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the charitable company are the Trustees named in the Trustees, Report. In the event of the charitable company being wound up. the liability in respett of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charitable company. Fund accounting Restricted funds Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the charitable company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial Statements. Unrestricted funds Unrestricted funds are available for use, at the discretion of the Tru5tee5, in furtherance of the general objectives of the charitable company and have not been designated for other purposes. Deslgnated funds Designated funds are unrestricted fund5 earmarked by the Directors for particular purposes. 15
Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Note5 to the Financial Statements - continued Y5S Incoming Resources All incoming resources are included in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received. No amount is included in the financial statements for volunteer time in line with the SORP IFRS 1021. Voluntary income by way of grants, donations and gifts is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable and when the amounts are known with certainty and are measurable. Grants, where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific performance by the charitable company, are recognised when it becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant. Incoming resources from grants, where related to performance and specific deliverables, are accounted for as the charitable company earns the right to consideration by its performance. Where income is received in advance of performance it is treated as deferred income and included within creditors. Resources Expended All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charitable company in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charitable company and include audit fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charitable company. All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the Statement of Financial Activities on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity comprise both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those cost5 of an indirect nature nece55ary to support them. Tanglble fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are included at cost. Depreciation is provided at the following annual rate5 in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Computers Office equipment Fixtures and fittings 33% straight line 33% straight line 33% straight line Fixed assets below £500 are not capitalised. 16
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements - continued Debtors and creditors receivable I payable within one year Debtors and creditors with no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in expenditure. Recognition of liabilltles Liabilities are recognised when an obligation arises to transfer economic benefits as a result of past transactions or events. Pension5 The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charitable company in an independently administered fund. Contributions payable for the year are charged in the Statement of Financial Activities. Tax YSS is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph I Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Leasing commitments Assets acquired under finance leases are capitalised and depreciated over the lease term and expected useful life of the a55et. Minimum lease payments are apportioned between the finance charge and the reduction of the outstanding lease liability using the effective interest method. The related obligations, net future charges, are included in creditors, Rentals payable and receivable under operating leases are charged to the SOFA on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. Golng concern The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the Trustees believe that no material uncertainties exist. The Trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and expenditure for 12 months from authorisinB these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure for 2022123 and 2023124 financial years are sufficient with the level of reserves. The total unrestricted reserves are adequate and provide Sufficient cash resources to allow YSS to meet its operating liabilities as and when they fall due for a period of at least 12 months from the date of the approval of these financial Statements. Donations and legacies 2024 2023 Grants and donations- Restricted Funds 4.106 4,675 Grants and donations- Unrestricted Funds 5,435 4.238 17
Yss Y5S Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements - continued Incoming resource5 from charitable artivities 2024 2023 Restricted West Mercia AA- Appropriate Adult 28,722 40,081 Worcestershire Young Carers Core funding 110,804 112,927 Children In Need 9,278 Shropshire County Council Early Help- Enhance 396,445 417,445 Smallwood Trust-women's Discretionary Fund 40,097 Smallwood Trust- Chrysalis 28,729 20,665 Smallwood Trust- Skills for Life 28.351 7,352 WW OPCC- Morse Safer Roads 235,383 228,742 WM OPCC- Remembering Veterans 25,750 25,000 Action For Children~ Worcs Early Help 79,984 89,812 Laslett'5 Trust 21,219 24,832 Worcestershire Children First- Families First 36,065 60,608 NACRO IMOJ 259,275 230,604 Defence Medical Welfare Service 22.625 30,000 1,273.352 1,337,443 Unrestricted Moj Core Cost Funding 15.000 Sundry income 1,273,352 1,352,443 Further detail on the above projects/income streams can be found in note 14. 18
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Staternents For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements - continued Investment income 2024 2023 Bank deposit interest COIF deposit interest 7,879 3,418 7,879 3,418 All of the above income for this year and the comparative year was attributable to unrestricted funds. 19
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audiied Financial Statements For the Year Endeij 31st Malch 2024 Resources eiptnded-Charlt¥bleA¢tlvltles CÈhtral 24 2013 Just andsupport rer5 ToThl Employm•ntCasts 390.075 76.035 8B,707 L536 L116 11795 14509 Il312 Ad¥erri5iDs4nd Prtynolw) L232 velliw Expen 5,191 8.096 20.245 39.847 SEnryC¢ U5erExpEn5e5&aubcc5fs 3,199 33.327 14.5S7 IVS3 63.04S 47.109 otfitècoslsahdFad1 1660 29.242 0.555 23.948 Adthlh Costs IB5 S.B79 29.714 Costs 10.513 9.241 51.945 iio,I In5uranre 15.065 25.0$5 I7.6DS Ltyiland Profe55knn•l 44 5.BD4 5.818 15.593 5.837 Tr. ExpÈn%4ftd Me•tlngcost% 3.660 ¢nfetpntèEpd1lllr• VvluMeerCr51S 1973 4SJ 5424 6,930 bcontr•ttcrCv5t5 55.000 55.000 60.C GtherThanc4CortS 9.533 10.274 16.800 Dryre¢lalltsn ¥Y23 L685 5,520 5.481 416.318 435.wfj ioa.D57 24V.947 1.193.327 05ll.474 Of the total expenditure, a debltof £54.79212023: £166.081 debltl related to unrestricted fund5 £1.138.5351202a'. Ei,492,2611 related tv re$tri¢ted fvnds. 20
Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements - continued Yss Staff costs 2024 2023 Gross Salaries 781,933 1,131,636 Employerf5 National Insurance 64,158 98,565 Pension Costs 19,641 29,137 Redundancy Costs Total Payroll Costs 884,126 1,259,338 Staff Welfare Costs 4,581 5,626 Total Staff Costs 888,707 1,264,964 Included in the above gross salaries figure are consultancy costs of £16.18912023.' £14,485). The average monthly number of employees during the yearwas as follows: 2024 2024 2023 Head¢ount FfE Headcount Administration & management Full time -Part time support staff Full time 18 18.0 24 -Parttime li 14 35 30.6 44 No12023: NIL) employees earned more than £60,000 per annum (including taxable benefits but excluding employerfs pension contributions) during the year ended 31 March 2024. No remuneration wa5 paid to Trustees during the year. 21
Yss Y5S Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements continued The total amount of employee benefits received by key management personnel is £189,612 12023.. £185,742). The charity considers its key management personnel comprise of five individuals being the Managing Director, Head of Resources and three Operations Managers Net incoming resources for the year The net incoming resources are stated after charging.. 2024 2023 Auditors, remuneration 9,533 18,600 Pension costs 19,641 29,137 Operating lease rentals 241 Depreciation 5,520 5,257 Taxation As a charitable company, YSS, is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 478 of the Taxes Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen within the charitable company. 22
Yss Y5S Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Notes to the Financial Stateinen15 continued Fixed assets Office Computer Fixtures & Intangible Èquipment equipment fittings assets Total Cost At l April 2023 12,716 18,428 674 2,880 34,698 Additions Disposals At 31 March 2024 12,716 18,428 674 2,880 34,698 Depreciation At l April 2023 11,979 8,910 225 2,880 23,994 Charge for the Year 537 4,759 225 5,521 Elimination on disposal At 31 March 2024 12.516 13.669 450 2,880 29.515 Net book value At 31 March 2024 200 4,759 224 5,183 At 31 March 2023 737 9,518 449 10,704 23
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Notes lo the Financial Statements continued io Debtors 2024 2023 Trade debtors 86,314 126,004 Prepayments 8,017 Other debtors 168,291 221,226 li Creditor5', amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Trade creditors 21,458 35,015 Social security and other taxes 2,114 65.710 Accruals 38,678 14,600 Deferred income Ibelowl 83,730 3,000 RRLF Loan. 159,049 169,113 •YSS took out £IOO,000 Coronavirus Recovery Loan backed up by LIK Government Loan and provided by Social Investment Busine55 in June 2021 to help fund our ICT transformation programme, as we found ourselves indirectly affected by the pandemic in that our Icr needed improvement followin8 the 8eneral changes to working patterns and a bigger proportion of staff workin8 remotely I from home. Deferred income is analysed below.. 2024 2023 Deferred income brought forward Released in year 3,000 13,0001 59,376 159.3761 Deferred during the year Deferred income carried forward 83.730 3,000 24
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements continued The amounts are deferred when the charitable company does not have unconditional entitlement to the income or when the invoice relates to the delivery of a service and is therefore only recognised to the extent that the charitable company has provided the service Creditors: amounts falling due after one year 2024 2023 RRLF Loan 13,069 12 Pension Commitments The charitable company operates a defir¢ed contribution pension scheme. Pension costs of £19,64112023'. £29,137 representing contributions payable by the charitable company to the fund, were charged in the statement of financial activities during the year. No further contributions are payable for the year. 13 Operating leases The total minimum lease payments due by the charitable company at 31 March 2024 in respect of non- cancellable operating leases are £NIL12023: £NILI 25
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Notes to the Financial Statement5 continued 14 Restricted Funds - current year 1£) Balance as at Incoming Resources YSS Mat¢h Funding Resources Exptnded Balance as at 3V0312024 0110412023 West Mercla A4-Appropriate Adult 28.722 128,7211 wyc - Core 15411 114,910 27.519 1127.5701 14.318 General 49,814 149,8141 Children in Need 19,838 119,8381 1,788 11.7881 Shropshire County Council Early Help 396,445 159,1921 1337,2531 Srnallwood Trust- First Direct 11.925 28,351 136.8561 3.420 Srnallwood Tru5t- Chrysalis 1.134 28,730 122,1061 7,758 WWM CRC- ESS+ 7.705 17,7051 WWM CRC-through the gate 15,757 115,7571 WWM CRC- Morse Safer Roads 1,106 235,383 1.640 1191.0621 47,067 WM PCC-New ESP 11.0001 WM OPCC- RememberVeter3ns 25,750 122.2681 3.482 Action fcrchildren-worcs Early Help 24,649 79,984 Ill.1?9} 4.454 Farnilie5 First 1,551 36,065 IIL3721 26.244 Laslett'5 trust 5,415 21.219 116.7741 9.860 IOM- Iris 3,486 13.4861 YSS Discretionary Donation5 1,259 1.259 Eveson Trust 20,000 120.(KK>I NACRO- MOJ 71,740 259,275 1219.4301 111,585 Mentoring- MORSE 1.640 11,6401 Armed forces Covenant 8,729 18,7291 vppp 2,320 22,624 124,9441 250.315 1.277,458 1159,7901 11,138,535) 229,448 26
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Notes to the Financial Statemeiits contii)ued 14 Restricted Funds- prlor year (£1 Balance as at Incoming Resour5 YSS Match Fundlng Resources Expended Balance as at 3V0312023 OV04120ZZ West Mercia AA-Appropriate Adult 3,164 40,081 4.451 147.6961 wyc - Core 22,421 112,927 10.353 1146.2421 15411 General 68,837 4,575 118,5671 15.0311 49.814 - Schtsjl Awareness 2,993 8.214 111.2081 - ChIldn in Need 13,018 9,278 12.4S81 19.838 1,788 1.788 Shropshire County Council Eady Help 55,095 417.445 5.371 1477,9111 Slnallwood Trust- First Direct 25,000 113.0751 11.925 Srnallwood Trust- Chrysalls 12891 35,762 21,559 155.8981 1,134 Srnallwood Trust- skil for Llfe 11.385 7,352 12,882 131.6191 WWM CRC- ESS+ 47,989 123,9741 116,3101 7,70S WWM CRC-through the gate 15,757 15,757 WWM CRC- Morse Safer Roads 1,399 228,742 1229.0351 1.106 WM PCC-NewE5P WM OPCC- Remernberveterans 5,386 25.(MX) 1,270 131,6561 Action for Childn-WorC5 Early Help 16,493 89.812 181,6561 24,649 Farnilie5 First 3,286 60,608 162.3431 1.551 Las]e$ trust 12,4291 24.832 116,9881 5,415 IOM- Iris 3,486 3,486 YSS Discretionary Donation5 6,196 15,0371 1.259 EvesonTrust 20,1XK) 20,C((J NACRO- Moj 63,678 230,604 1222,5421 71.740 Mentoring- MORSE 7,050 15.4101 1.640 Arrned forces Covenant 9.479 17501 8.729 vppp 1,717 30,000 129.3971 2.320 378.899 1,342,118 21,559 11.492.2611 250,315 27
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements continued West Mercia AA (Appropriate Adult) - Provide volunteer5 to support young people aged 10 to 17 years with appropriate adults within West Mercia. Worcester Young Carers IWYCI schernes- Provide support for carers aged 7 to 16 years old and young adult carer5 from age 17 to 24 within Worcestershire. Worcester Young Carers {WYC) Children In Need - To develop participation activities for young people. Worcester Young C¥rer5 IWYCI #iwill- Comrnunity First - To develop and train a group of young Carers to become Worcestershire Young Carers, Ambassador Shropshire County Council Early Help - Provide Early Help interventions in Shropshire, for children young People and their families when their needs cannot be met by routine universal services. Smallwood Trust - Women's First Direct - Discretionary Funding across all projects to help women in financial adversity to become more resilient. Smallwood Trust - Chrysalis The women-only Chrysalis service, delivered in Shrop5hire and funded by Smallwood Trust, seeks to enable and empower women ènd their families to overcome disadvantage, inequality and poverty whilst increasing financial resilience. Smallwood Trust- Skills for Life-funding to support women in gaining life skills. WWM CRC - ESS+ - Provides an Enhanced Support Service to target groups of offenders most at risk of reoffendin& across the West Mercia region. VIWM CRC- Through the Gate- Provides a Support Service which aim5 to prepare and help people to find their feet when they are released from custody. The service operates at HMP Hewell and HMP Featherstone. WM OPCC- Mor5e Safer Road - An innovative safer roads initiative aimed at reducing the amount of road traffic offences being cornmitted throughout West Mercia. WM OPCC - Remember Veteran5 To continue recruitment, trainin8, SUPPOrt & co-ordination of the Veterans Champions network across West Mercia. WM OPCC- New ESP- Employment Support Proramme, funding received in 2017118 to SUPPOrt people ged 18 plus who are in. or at risk of being in, the criminal justice 5YStem with mental health issues, in order to break down barriers towards employability (real or perceived) and move them closer toward5 Sustainable employment. 28
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Notes to the Financial Statement5 continued Veterans Voices - Veterans Voices is funded by the Armed Forces Covenant. As part of our work with veterans, YSS works with a small number of ex-military personnel across Shropshire and Telford, who have been involved in the Criminal Justice System and gave them the opportunity to be able to tell their stories in a safe and trusted environment. Artion for Children - Worcester City Early Help- Provide volunteers to deliver intervention5 for Worcester City Early help to work with young people and their families when their needs cannot be met by routine universal services. Family First Support- Funded by Wortestershire Children First (part of WCCI, offers practical and emotional support to families of those in prison who reside in Worcester city. IOM - IOM Rehabilitation Intervention Servlce IIRISI - Provide Intensive 5UPPOrt to a nominated group of IOM ex-offenders across Telford and Shrop5hire Laslett's Trust- Funding to 5UPPOrt the recruitment and training YSS volunteers Eveson Trust- Funding received to enhance Your Carers service YSS Discretionary Donations- donations received from donors who would like the funds to be spent towards any YSS direct project costs las OPP05ed to any costs). NACRO- Moj - contract to SUPPOrt men on probation and leaving custody with their housing needs. Bromsgrove District Council - one off grant to provide additional mentoring sessions for #MORSE service users Armed Forces Covenant- one off grant to support veterans in our area of operation VPPP- funding provided by Medical Defence Welfare Services to support veterans in our area of operation. 29
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements - continued 15 Unrestrlcted funds- current year Balance at Incoming Transfers Resources Balance at l April 2023 resources between funds expended 31 March 2024 Designated fund5 Deficit budget funding Herefordshire Chrysalis General Fund 192,684 13,314 159,790 154,7921 310,996 Total 192,684 13,314 159,790 {54,792) 310,996 Unrestricted funds- prior year Balance at Incoming Transfers Resources Balance at l April 2022 resources between funds expended 31 March 2023 Designated funds Deficit budget funding 53.000 153.0001 Herefordshire Chrysalis 24,559 121,5591 General Fund 283,242 22,656 53,000 1166.2141 192,684 Total 357,801 22,656 {21.559) 1166,214) 192,684 30
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements continued 16 Analysis of net assets between funds- current year Designated Unrestricted Restricted 2024 funds funds funds Total Cash at bank and in hand 296,571 229,448 526,019 Other net assets/lliabilitiesl 14,425 14,425 310,996 229,448 540,444 Analysis of net assets between f und - prior year Deslgnated Unrestricted Restricted 2023 funds fund5 funds Total Cash at bank and in hand 142,936 250,315 393,251 Other net assetsllliabilitiesl 49,748 49,748 192,684 250,315 442,999 17 Reserves on di5501ution The constitution states that no members shall be entitled, upon dissolution, to any part of the assets of the charitable company. Any assets remaining, after payment of all liabilities. shall be distributed to some other charity or charities having Similar objects and which prohibits the distribution of their income and property at the time of dissolution as chosen by the member5 at the time. 31
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Notes to the Financial Statements continued 18 Control and member5 The charitable company is under the control of the Trustees. As at 31 March 2024, there were 4 members of the charitable company12023'. 6 member51. 19 Reconciliation of net income to net cash flow from operating activities 2024 2023 Net income for the year 97,445 1293,7001 Interest receivable 17,8791 13,4181 Depreciation 5,520 5,481 Gain on disposal Ilncreasel in debtors 52,935 150,3021 Increase/lDecrea5el in creditors 123,1331 120,3021 Net cash flow from operating activitie5 124,888 {362,241} 32
Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Y5S Thank ou and Acknowled ements We would like to extend a sincere 'thank you, to all our donors, partners and fundraisers who have supported us this year,. it is through your support that we are able to reach more people in our local communities and have a greater impact. We would a150 like to thank all our staff and volunteer5 who have worked hard to deliver our services and enable local people to overcome barriers and achieve positive changes to look towards more hopeful futures. To all our supporter5, fundraisers, Staff, and volunteers- with your help we continue to grow and support our charity mi55ion,' thank you. Take Acticn Ge+ Involved We are a local charity that is rooted within the local communities we operate in. We love hearing back from you as much as P055ible so get in touch and get involved with us! Become a Volunteer Volunteers and the ethos and values that volunteering brings to YSS are hugely important to LSS. We aim to provide the highest standards of training and support to the volunteers that work alongside Y55 and value the extra dimension and diversity they bring to our work. There are several exciting volunteer roles based within our services,. our volunteers are sUPPOrted by a dedicated. friendly team of Volunteer Coordinators who are responsible for recruiting and supporting our volunteers across the region. If you'd like to volunteer for us. please go to yss.org.uk/why-volunteer and fill in an application form. Refer Anyone can refer into our service. Whether you are practitioner working with someone who can benefit from some MORSE support or a concerned family memberyou can make a referral usin8 our website. Visit the refer sertion on our website hLt www. s5.or comrTiunit -services refer and fill in the form. Make a Donation You can donate direct to us through our website's Just Givin8 page. Many of the people we help are facing greater hardship than ever before. Please donate to our Discretionary Distre55 Fund and help us to provide prattical and emotional 5UPPOrt to our service users. Go to V55.org.uk/donate to give online, or write to us at YSS, Polysec House, Blackpole Trading Estate West, Worcester. WR3 8TJ. 33
Yss Yss Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31st March 2024 Fundraise for Us We are incredibly grateful to and inspired by, all those who give their time, effort into fundraising for us- it is thanks to all your efforts that we are able to support even more people and have a greater impact. If you have a fundraising idea, or would like to find some inspiration. please see y55.org.uk/fundraise. If you're looking for an easy way to support us why not buy a Worcester Community Lottery ticket - just go to hLt www.worceslerloLter ort 55-worcesler Tickets cost only El and you will be making a real difference to people in your local community. Become a Corporate partner Are you a local business or an international business with a branch in Worcestershire, Herefordshire, or Shropshire? Would you like to support a local charity that makes a real difference in the lives of people in your local area? Email us and let's have a conversation about how we can best support each otherl Sniire our News Did yOLt know we are on social media? Please share our news stories and social media posts with your friends, families and colleagues l Follow us @OfficialYSS on Facebook and Twitter, Thank youl Get in touch with us 17hqoffti YSS Head Office Polysec House. Blackpole Truding Estate IVesL Hindlip Lone, WorcesLer. WR3 8TJ Email: inr(ayss.org.uk Tel no: 01905 730 786 Wob5ite: www.yss.org.uk OfflcialYSS I * Offictaryss OffiaolYSS | Oyss_official_ I IIYSSofficial 34