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Annual Report and Financial Statements for The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Charity registration number.. 1081992
Company registration number: 04024428

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Annual Report and Audited Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 31st March 2025
Y5S
Legal and Administrative Information
Charitable Company Name
YSS IA company limited by guarantee)
Charity Registration Number
1081992
Company Registration Number
04024428
Trustees
Fiona Charny
Lady Susanna McFarlane DL
Nerys Thomas
Jared Whitehouse
Richard Quallington OBE - Chair
Garywoodman
Justin Bryant
Dal Veysey
Sarah Fishbourne
Date of appointment
1610912016 Ilnterim Chair 2210312024 to 02/09120241
26103/2004
08106/2018 (resigned 02/06120251
0910512022 (Finance Lead from 27106120221
0210912024
0210912024
1410412025
14/04/2025
1410412025
Patron
HRH The Princess Royal
Executive Management Team
CEO
Head of Resources, Secretary, Deputy CEO
Operations Manager
Deborah Grantham
Stuart Mcculloch
Evangelia Palios-Hayden
Registered Office
Auditor
Warndon Community Hub
Shap Drive
Worcester
WR4 9NX
Ormerod Rutter Limited
Statutory Auditors
The Oakley
Kidderminster Road
Droitwich
WR9 9AY
Solicitors
Bankers
Hallmark Hulme Solicitor5
3, 4 & 5 Sansome Place
Worcester
WRI IUQ
Lloyds Bank PIC
4 The Cross
Worcester
WRI 3PY

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Contents
Trustees, Report................................................................................
Chairfs Review................................................
Financial Review....
Independent Auditorfs Report.................................................................
Statement of Financial Activities.
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Balance Sheet.......................................................................................
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Statement of Cash Flows...............................................
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Notes to the Accounts..........
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Thankyou and Acknowledgements..................................................
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Trustees, Report
{Including Director's Report)
The Trustees are pleased to present their annual report and the audited f inancial statements for the year ended 31 March
2025. The financial statements comply with the statutary requirements, the Statement of Recommended Practice, and the
charitable company's governing document. They have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in
the notes to the accounts and comply with the Companies Act 2006, the Charities Act 2011, and Accounting and Reporting
by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice IFRS 1021 as published in October 2019.
Trustees of the charit
and constitution
The directors of the charitable company are its Trustees for the purposes of charity law. The Trustees who 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 com pany is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association, adopted on 30 June 2000, and operates
under the name YSS.
Ob'ectives and activities
For public benefit, YSS works to relieve the needs of children, young adults, families, carers, and others who have complex
needs arising from offending, poor menta I health, homelessness, or problematic substance misuse. We also support those
facing life challenges such as unemployment, financial hardship, separation, loss, and low self-esteem.
Our aim is to help people develop skills, resilience, and opportunities to lead positive, constructive lives and achieve their
potential. Our work primarily benefits people in Herefordshire, Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin, and Worcestershire.
We deliver this through a range of tailored. one-to-one services and the recruitment and training of local volunteers who
bring diversity, challenge assumptions, and help provide local solutions to local issues.
Fundraisin
YSS does not rely on public fundraising to deliver its services and does not employ fundraising agencies to solicit
donations by phone or in person.
We benefit from the generosity of individuals, commun ity groups, and trusts who believe in our mission.
We adhere to the Code of Fundraising Practice, do not share donor details, and respect requests for no further
contact.
In 2024-25, our part-time Fundraising and Communications capacity was impacted by role cha nge5 following the
loss of a contract.
Grant funding and trust app5ications have been led by the Senior Management Team, supported by service teams.
No complaints were received rega rding fundraising activities during the year.

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Public benefit statement
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty set out in Section 17151 of the Charities Act 2011 and have
referred to Charity Commission guidance on public benefit when reviewing aims and planning activities. All our programmes
and services are designed to deliver measurable benefits for individuals and communities, with a clear link to our charitable
purposes.
Achievements and erformance
2024-25 was a year of significant organisational change, continuous improvement, and sustained high demand for our
services.
We maintained our Matrix accreditation, with extremely positive feedback from the assessor recognising our commitment
to continuous improvement and the tangible step5 we have taken over the past year to strengthen communication,
standardise processes, enhance staff skills, and improve service delivery across all programmes.
There were no breaches or compliance issues across the services.
Governance and Leadershi
YSS continues to strengthen its governance, leadership, and strategic resilience to ensure the charity remains robust.
accountable. and forward-looking. Over the past year, we have enhanced and diversified Board capacity through the
recruitment of three new Trustees, reviewed governance f rameworks, and maintained effective oversight through regular
Board meetings. The Board continues to meet regularly and play an active role in shaping YSS'S strategic direction.
scrutinising performance, and supporting the development of a strong organisationa I culture and the development of YSS'S
emerging strategy and preparation5 for our 40th a nniversary in 2026.
Risk Mana
ement
Trustees regularly review the organisational risk register, identifying major risks, assessing likelihood and impact, and
implementing control measures. This proce55 aligns with Charity Commission guidance.
Risks Identified and M iti
ated Durin
the Year
Financial risk from loss of contracts - Addressed through organisational restructure, cost controls, and proactive funding
work.
Safeguarding risk - Maintained robust policies, trained staff and volunteer5, and ensured clear leadership oversight.
Increased the number of Deputy Designated Safeguarding Leads.
Health & Safety risk- Maintained lone-working systems and protocols.
Internal communication risk- Addressed through quarterly whole-organisation meetings, team away days, and the staff
survey.
Service Restructure and Leadershi
Chan
es
Introduced a streamlined leadership model with one Operations Manager overseeing all service areas, plus strategic
responsibility for business development, volunteering, and research partnerships.
SMT now conslsts of the CEO, Head of Resources, and Operations Manager
A new Service Manager oversees Connect and Women'5 services reports into the Managing Director, with two
Team Manager5 ladults and CYP/farlliSiesl reporting to the Operations Manager.
This has freed the Operations Manager ta facu5 on business development, new Service development, academic
links, and safeguarding.
Reduced overhead casts while ma intaining service quality.

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roved Communication and Staff En
ement
Introduced quarterly whole-arganisation events.. April & September online lupdates, knowledge sharing), July &
December in-person wellbeinglteam bu ilding days.
Leadership meetings every 8 weeks with Service and Team Managers to cascade information.
Bi-monthly Children and Young People team meetings to connect staff working in children's services
Quarterly creative thinking sessions for staff in isolated roles, e.g., Remember Veterans.
2024 staff survey185% response) highlighted improved idea sharing, stronger management presence, and posit￿Ve
morale, alongside a need for more creative collaboration opportunities.
act and Outcomes 2024-25
At YSS, impact is measured not only in numbers but in the lives changed, barriers removed, and confidence restored. Our
work continues to demonstrate the power of early intervention, person-centred support, and strong partnerships across
Worcestershire, Herefordshire, Shropshire. and Telford & Wrekin.
Headline Achievements
I,OOO+ individuals and families were supported across all services.
720A of cases achieved f u11 outcomes upon closure.
458 service users achieved multiple positive outcomes
an average of 2.2 outcomes per person.
946 new referrals were received during the year, with over 760 individuals receiving direct assessment and support.
Service Hi
hts
MORSE Service: Expanded with the launch of MORSE Youth
an 18-month pilot for under-18s addressing
impulsivity and reducing re-offending. 78% of participants said they would "highly recommend" the programme.
Worcestershire Young Carers- Supported 213 young carers, including 58 who received l-to-l support. 35% were
under 10 years old. highlighting the importance of early help and preventative care.
Families First.. Provided tailored emotional and practical support to 16 families and 11 children affected by parental
imprisonment. A new partnership with HM P Hewell developed a reintegration workbook to support family stability
following release.
Women's Services Ichrysalisl: Supported 35 women through 168 Lifeskills sessions, with £23,000 in grants
distributed via The Smallwood Trust to improve financial stability and conf ￿denCe.
Remember Veterans: Continued to deliver life-changing support to ex-armed forces personnel across West Mercia,
improving mental health, housing stability, and community reintegration through trauma-informed practice.
Connect- SUPPOrting males in custody, on remand or on community orders to prevent homelessness.
Volunteering.. Volunteers contributed over 1,200 hours of service, extending YSS'S reach across programmes such
as Young Carers and Action for Children.

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Im
act in Action
Behind every statistic lies a story of change
someone finding safety, rebuilding trust, or discovering new confidence.
"You've been the only person in the five months since I was released who has actually listened to me.
Service User, Connect Programme
YSS has been a lifesaver."
he jigsaw has been put back together, and I have hope for the first time in years."
'The course made me think about my driving style a nd attitude... it succeeded brilliantly."
Consisten
in Documentation and Im
att Measurement:
Introduced age-appropriate impact measurement forms for children and young people.
Integrated forms and outcomes tracking into CRM.
Delivered one-to-one IT support across the whole organisatian to ensure understanding a nd compliance.
Managers now conduct dip-sampling to ensure data completion.
Produced our first Impact Report for the period I, January 2024-31, December 2024
Staff Develo
ment:
Completed audit of IAG qualifications.. l NVQ4 DIP RSA. l Level 6, 1 Level 4, 2 Level 3.
Encouraged Level 2 completion - 5 staff completed, l in progress- now all CYP workers hold IAG qualifications.
All managers have undertaken in-house supervision training to ensure consistent and empowering supervisions.
All managers now receive 8 sessions of Leadership mentoring through an external provider. The feedback has been
very positive and staff have stated they found the sessions, 'inforrnative"
'supportive" and 'gave additional tools
and strategies to be able to find answers to issues they were facing"
Partnershi
s and Innovation..
Strengthened collaboration with statutory, voluntary, and community partners.
Expanded volunteer recruitment and training, including Appropriate Adult, infrastructure roles Isuch as admin
support) and wider mentoring roles.
Continued to refine our CRM system to improve outcome tracking and evaluation.
Commitment to Quali
and Safe
uardin
Safeguarding remains at the heart of Y5S's culture and practice. Every staff member and volunteer is trained in trauma-
informed a pproaches and safeguarding procedures, ensuring that the people we support are treated with dignity, respect,
and compassion. Oversight is provided by the Designated Safeguarding Lead and two Deputy Leads. who ensure that policies,
training, and reporting systems remain robust, consistent, and responsive.
Interim safeguarding trustee arrangements remained in place during the year, with recruitment to a permanent
safeguarding trustee role planned for 2025. All safeguarding policie5 were reviewed and updated as part of our an nual
governance cycle, and training was delivered to staff and volunteers throughout the year. No serious safeguarding incidents
occurred, reflecting the strength of aur preventative approach and reporting culture.
Comprehensive monthly safeguarding reports were produced and shared with Trustees, enabling continued Board oversight
and assurance that safeguarding remains a top organisational priority.

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Lookin
to the Future
Challen
es for 2025-26
Looking ahead, YSS faces several strategic and operational challenges as we adapt to an evolving external landscape.
Sustaining and diversifying fu nding remains a priority, particu larly as short-term grants end and national commission ing
frameworks change. We will continue to prepare for the Ministry of Justice's re-commissioning of men's services while
mainta ining high-quality delivery across existing contracts. Recruitment and retention of skilled staff, alongside embedding
new
Trustees
and
strengthening leadership
capacity, will be
central to
maintaining
resilience.
Demand for our services continues to grow, creating pressures on capacity and waiting lists, while the need for robust data
and impact reporting, improved digital systems, and continued investment in our CRM remain critical. These challenges will
be addressed proactively through collaboration, innovation, and careful forward planning to ensure YSS remains stron&
sustainable, and responsive to community need.
Ke
Priorities for 2025-26
Securing Long-Term Funding- Strengthen financial sustainability through new partnerships, multi-year grant applications,
and engagement in nationa I commissioning opportun ities, including Ministry of Justice contracts.
Enhancing Governance and Leadership - Embed newly appointed Trustees, develop Board sub-committees where
identified, and continue leadership development across the Senior Management, Leadership team, and wider staff teams.
Investing in People - Prioritise staff wellbeing, professional development, and retention, ensuring manageable workloads
and a strong, trauma-informed culture.
Improving Data and Digital Systems
impact measurement, and eff iciency.
Further develop our CRM and reporting framework5 to improve data accuracy,
Strengthening Service Quality and Reach - Maintain high-quality delivery across all Y5S services, explore expansion in
Warwickshire and Herefordshire, and respond to emerging community needs.
Building External Influence and Partnerships- Deepen collaboration with local authorities, the PCC, Probation Service, and
voluntary sector partners to influence policy and promote the role of community-ba5ed rehabilitation.
Preparing for YSS'S 40th Anniversary120261 Celebrate four decades of impact through our "40 for 40" campaign,
strengthening public awareness, supporter engagement, a nd organisational legacy.
Strate
ic Plannin
and Future Direction
Work has begun to refine YSS'S Vision, Mission, and Purpose, ensuring they are fully aligned with our organisational Theory
of Change. This refresh will be completed in Sprung 2026 and will underpin the development of our new 2027
organisational strategy.
Early engagement with staff, Trustees, and external stakeholders has already begun, helping to identify emerging needs,
sector changes, and opportunities for growth. Evidence from our Matrix accreditation review and Continuous
Improvement Check has been incorporated into our planning cycle, strengthening internal communication, standardising
processes, and enhancing impact measurement.
We continue to invest in data-driven decision-making, with our improved CRM system and new impact measurement tools
now fully embedded, providing a stronger evidence base to inform service design, performance management, and future
funding bids.

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Chair's Review
This year has been one of change, challenge, and commitment. The cost-of-living crisis continues to drive up demand for
our services, with more people reaching out to YSS for help with housing, mental health, financial hardship, and community
reintegration.
We have adapted our structure to be leaner, more eff icient and financially sustainable. Moving to a single Operations
Manager model has allowed clearer decision-making, better coordination across services, and more opportunities for staff
voices to be heard.
Despite pressures, the quality of our support has remained exceptionally high. Service users have described our work as "life
changing" and "the best thing that could have happened to me."
These words reflect the dedication of our staff and volunteers, who go above and beyond every day.
In October 2024, we were delighted to welcome our Patron, HRH The Princess Royal, to YSS. HRH has been our Patron since
2008, showing unwavering commitment to our mission and the communities that we serve.
This visit was a valuable opportunity to share our recent achievements, highlight the dedication of our staff and volunteers,
and demonstrate the difference YSS makes in people's lives. H RH'S continued support helps raise our profile, strengthen
relationships with partners, and inspires confidence in our work across Warwickshire and West Mercia.
Looking ahead, we know we must continue to..
Secure sustainable funding for our core services.
Strengthen communication and transparency with staff.
Build on our partnerships to reach those most in need.
Increase our Board membership
Work toward5 the development of our new strategy
I want to thank my fellow Trustees, the Senior Management Team, our staff, volunteers, and partners for their resilience
and unwavering belief in what YSS can achieve. Together, we will keep making a difference- one person, one family, one
community at a time.
Richard Quallington OBE
Chair

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Financial Review For the
ear ended 31 March 2025
The Charity reported an operating surplus of £96k12024= £97k surplus), this has resulted f rom the early receipt of funding
and sa lary savings made in yea r, which will both be utilized in the following year 2025126. YSS has generated a negative cash
flow from our charitable activities of £54k12024.. £133k positivel. There was a reduction in incorne compared to the previous
year due to the ending of a significant government contract.
A summary of YSS. six-year financial performance is as follows-
Year
Total
Income
Total
Expenditure
Net
Surplus
Net
Surplus
£'ooo
£'ooo
£'ooo
2019120
1,705
1,713
181
10.47%)
2020/21
I,sio
1,409
ioi
6.69%
2021122
1,507
1,454
53
3.52%
2022123
1,365
1,658
12941
121.6'hl
2023/24
1,290
1,193
97
7.52%
2024/25
1,036
940
96
9.27%
YSS Total Income 2024-5
YSS Total Income 2024-25
Government contracts £472k
Government grants £386k
Other charitable actlvities
income £156k
Donations and legacies £15k
Investment Income £8k

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The
osition of YSS Reserves at 31 March 2025
The Trustees have recently reviewed the organisation's reserves Ifundsl policy and confirmed the classification of funds, the
reason why the organization holds such funds and the amounts involved. The policy is intended to ensure that YSS holds
unrestricted funds to maintain financial resilience, to invest in essentia I capacity during short-term funding shortfalls, allow
time for reorganisation in the event of a longer-term downturn in income, protect ongoing work and allow YSS to meet its
legal requirements.
Trustees will keep the reserves policy and the level of funds held under regular review during the year.
The balance of unrestricted, available reserves at 31 March 2025 has decreased to £305,42012024- £310,996). The in-year
surplus generated in 2024125 was allocated against restricted reserves.
I nvestmen t Policies
The Trustees invest surplus funds in interest bearing bank and savings accounts with a combination of instant and short
natice access, to ensure that the funds are readily available a5 and when required.
Structure Governance & Mana
ement
YSS is a charitable company limited by guarantee. The current Board af YSS consists of eight Trustees who meet six times a
year. The Board is led by the Chair and is supported by the Finance Lead.
The Board of Trustees is responsible for setting the organisational strategy with the CEO. The day-to-day operational
management is delegated to the CEO. Trustees undertake variou5 roles to provide scrutiny of the organisation's
performance and to review risk. The CEO meets regularly with the Chair of Trustees and formally reports to the Board at
every meeting.
The Senior ManaEementTeam ISMTI, led by the CEO, meet every month to drive operational and strategic performance. A
separate leadership team including all those with line management responsibilities, recognising the signif icant role they play
in day-to-day operational activitie5, 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 remains an evolving but
consistently difficult econom ic environment. The Trustee Meetings and discussions also utilise virtual technology.
Method of A
ointment of Trustees
New Trustees are appointed by the Board. A formal application procedure is in place to ensure Trustee recruitment is based
on organisational needs. This includes a role description and person specification, an application and a formal interview
process. 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 supervision
and support is undertaken by the Chair of Trustees.
The Board supports 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 Mem ber with a term of over ten years be
reappointed for a further limited period to support transitional arrangements for new trustees. The Board is set to review
its succession planning strategy in 2025126 financial year.

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The enti
s abili
to continue as a
oin
concern
The directors 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 carefully monitor the financial performance d uring 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 2025126 financial year and determined that there are no material uncertainties that casts significant doubt
upon the entiWs ability to continue as a going concern for the next 12 month5.
al
roceedin
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, res
onsibilities
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 applica ble law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United
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 methods and principles in the Charities SORP 2019 IFRS 1021,.
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent,.
State whether applicable U K Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departure disc105ed and
explained in the f inancia I statements.. and
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable
company will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time
the f inancial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the
Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for Safeguarding 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 as the Trustee5 are aware..
there is no relevant audit information of wh ich the charitable company's auditors are unaware- and
The Trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselve5 aware of any relevant audit
information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information.
The Trustees are responsible for the maintenance a nd integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the
charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of f inancial
statements may differ frorn legislation in other jurisdictions.

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Auditor
Ormerod Rutter ha5 expressed their willingness to continue in off ice and will be proposed for re-appointment at the Annual
General Meeting.
Approved by the Board of Trustees on 26 January 2026 and signed on behalf of the Board..
Richard Quallington OBE
Chair of Trustee
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Inde
endent Auditorfs Re
ort to the Members of YSS
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of YSS Limited (the 'charitable compan¢) for the year ended 31 March 2025 which
comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows and the related notes,
including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their
preparation is applicable law and U nited Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The
Financiol Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irelond, (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice).
In our opinion, the financial ststements=
give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 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 U nited 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 conducted 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 U K, including the FRCS Ethical 5tsndard, and we have fulfilled our
other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtsined is
sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, 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 performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that,
individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least
twelve months f rom when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections
of this report.
Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and Dur
auditor's report thereon. The trustees 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 doing so, consider whether the other information is materially
inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be
materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to
determine whether this gives 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 report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
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Independent Auditors, Report to the Members of YSS Limited- continued
Opinion5 on other matters 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
statements,. 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 misstatement5 in the trustees, report.
We have nothing to report in respect af the following matter5 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 trustee5
As explained more fully in the statement of trustees, responsibilities, the trustees, who are also the directors of the charity for
the purpose of company law, are responsible fDr the preparation of the financial Statements and for being satisfied that they
give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of
finarlcial statements that are free from material misstaternent, whether due to fraud ar error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity's ability to continue as a going
concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern 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 alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the Act and
relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material
mi5Statement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance
15 a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISA5 IUKI will always detect 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 users taken on the basis of these
Inancial statements.
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Independent Auditors, Report to the Member5 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 detecting 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 statements. Audit procedures
performed included discussions with management, review of board meeting minutes, testing of journals, designing 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
statements. 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 charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with part 4 of the Charities IAccoLJnts and Reports)
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 charitvs trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this
report, or for the opinion5 we have formed.
Colm McGrory FCA Isenior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Ormerod Rutter Limited
..4.71 I laol
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
Ormerod Rutter Limited
Chartered Accountants
The Oakley
Kidderminster Road
Droitwich
Worcestershire
WR9 9AY
Ormerod Rutter is eligible for appointment as auditor of the charity by virtue of it5 eligibility for appointment as auditor of
a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.
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Statement of Financial Activities
Ilncorporating Income and Expenditure Account)
Unrestricted
Fund
Restricted
Funds
Total
2025
Total
2024
Notes
Income from:
Donations and legacies
11,278
3,775
15,053
9,541
Income from charitable activities
1,013,826
1,013,826
1,273,352
Investment income
8,072
8,072
7,879
Total income
19,350
1,017.601
1,036,951
1,290,772
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
41,712
898,310
940,022
1,193,327
Total expenditure
41,712
898.310
940,022
1,193,327
Movement in fund5 being
Income/lexpenditurel for the year
122,3621
119,291
96,929
97,445
Transfers between funds
16,786
116,7861
Net Movement in Funds
15,576}
102.505
96,929
97,445
Reconciliation of funds
Total f unds brought forward
14/15
310,996
229,448
540,444
442,999
Total funds carried forward
305,420
331.953
637.373
540,444
All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. The Statement of Financial Activities incorporates all gains
and lasses recognised in the above two financial periods.
The notes on pages 17 - 36 form part of these financial statements.
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Balance Sheet
Registered Number 04024428
As at 31 March 2025
Note
2025
2024
Fixed A55ets
Tangible fixed assets
5,183
5,183
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
io
237,574
472 209
168,291
526 019
709,783
694.310
Creditors.. amounts falling due
within one year
li
159 049
Net current assets
637,373
535,261
Creditor5: amounts falling due
afterone year
Ila
Net assets
637,373
540,444
Funds
Restricted funds
14
331,953
229,448
Unrestricted funds - general
designated
15
15
305,420
310,996
305 420
310 996
Total fund5
637,373
540,444
The financial statements on pages 14 -36 were approved by the board of Tru5tee5 and authorised for issue on 26 January
2026 and are signed on its behalf by-
Richard Quallington OBE
Chair of YS5 Board of Trustees
Jared Whitehouse
Trustee, Lead on Finance
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Statement of Cash Flows
Note
2025
2024
Cash flow from operating activities
19
161,8821
124,888
Cash flow from investing activities
Interest received
8,072
7,879
Purchase of fixed assets
Net cash flow from investing activities
8,072
7,879
Cash flow from financing activities
Bank loan
Net cash flow frorn financing activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
153,8101
132,767
Cash and cash eq uivalents at l April 2024
526,019
393,252
Cash and cash equivalents at 31 March 2025
472.209
526,019
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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 off ice is given
in the charity information page of these f i nancial 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 diff icult life challenges.
The charity constitutes a public benef it entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared in
accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the U K 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 U K Generally Accepted Practice.
The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the h istarical cost convention. The f inancial
statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity.
The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these f inancial statements are set out below. These
policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless 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 respect 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 specif ic restriction5 imposed by donors or which
have been raised by the charitable cornpany for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such f unds
are charged against the specif ic fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund 15 set out in the notes to the financial
statements.
Unrestricted funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use, at the discretion of the Trustees, in furtherance of the general objectives of
the charitable company and have not been designated for other purpose5.
Designated funds
Designated funds are unrestricted funds earmarked by the Directors for particular purposes.
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Incoming Resources
All incom ing 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 f inancial 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 conditiona l 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 a nd 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 af 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. Casts relating to a particular activity comprise both costs that can be allocated
directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are included at cost. Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off
each asset over its estimated useful life.
Computers
Office equipment
Fixtures and f ittings
33% straight line
33% straight line
33% straight line
Fixed assets below £500 are not capitalised.
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Debtors and creditors receivable / 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 f rom impairment are recognised in expenditure.
Recognition of liabllitles
Liabilities are recognised when an obligation arises to transfer economic benefits as a result of past transactions or
events.
Pensions
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the Scheme are held separately
f rom 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 acq uired under finance leases are capitalised and depreciated over the lease term and expected useful life of
the asset. Min imum lease payments are apportioned between the f inance charge and the reduction of the outstanding
lease liability using the effective interest method. The related obligations, net future charge5, 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.
Going 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
expend iture for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure for
2025126 and 2026127 financial years are sufficient with the level of reserves. The total unrestricted reserves are
adequate and provide sufficient cash resources to allow Y55 to meet its operating liabilities as and when they fall due
for a period of at least 12 months from the date of the a pproval of these financial statements.
Donations and legacies
2025
2024
Grants and donations - Restricted Funds
3,775
4.106
Grants and donations - U nrestricted Fu nds
11.278
5,435
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Incoming resources from charitable activities
2025
2024
Restricted
West Mercia AA- Appropriate Adult
31,096
28,722
Worcestershire Young Carers
Core funding
110,804
110,805
Shropshire County Council Early Help - Enhance
396,445
Smallwood Trust- Women's Discretionary Fund
18,030
28,351
Smallwood Trust- Chrysalis
46,230
28,729
Smallwood Trust- Skills for Life
25,000
WW OPCC- Morse Safer Roads
242,444
235,383
WW OPCC- MORSE Youth
47,627
WM OPCC- Remembering Veterans
28,000
25,750
Action For Children - Worcs Early Help
50,500
79,984
Laslett's Trust
16,488
21,219
Families First
67,715
36,065
NACRO IMOJ)
329,892
259,275
Defence Medical Welfare Service
22,625
1,013,826
1,273,352
Unrestricted
MOJ Core Cost Funding
Sundry income
1,103,826
1,273.352
Further details on the above projects/income streams can be found in note 14.
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Investment income
2025
2024
Bank deposit interest
8,072
7,879
8,072
7,879
All of the above income for this year and the comparative year was attributable to unrestricted funds.
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Y5S
Staff costs
2025
2024
Gr055 Salaries
671,387
781,933
Employerfs National Insurance
55,588
64,158
Pension Costs
14,216
19,641
Redundancy Costs
Total Payroll Costs
750,744
884.126
Staff Welfare Costs
3,929
4,581
Total Staff Costs
754,673
887,707
Included in the above gr055 salaries figure are consultancy costs of £12,66712024.. £16,189).
The average monthly number of employees durin8 the year was as follows..
2025
2025
2024
2024
Headcount
FTE Headcount
FTE
Administration & management
-Full time
-Part time
Support staff
-Full time
15
14.9
18
18.0
-Part time
li
li
18.0
30
24.7
35
30.6
No12024.. NIL) employees earned more than £60,000 per annum (including taxable benefits but excluding
employerfs pension contributions) during the year ended 31 March 2025.
No remuneration was paid to Trustees during the year.
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The total amount of employee benefits received by key management personnel is £159,982 12024:
£189,612). 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 char8in8'.
2025
2024
Auditors, remuneration
7,941
9,533
Pension costs
14,216
19,641
Depreciation
5,183
5,520
Taxation
As a charitable company, YSS, is exempt from tax on income and gains faS1ing 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.
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Fixed assets
Office
equipment
Computer
equipment
Fixtures &
fittings
Intangible
assets
Total
Cost
At l April 2024
12,716
18,428
674
2,880
34,698
Additions
Disposals
At 31 March 2025
12,716
18,428
674
2.880
34,698
Depreciation
At l April 2024
12,516
13,670
449
2,880
29,515
Charge for the Year
2QO
4,758
225
5,183
Elimination on disposal
At 31 March 2024
12,716
18,428
674
2,880
34.698
Net book value
At 31 March 2025
At 31 March 2024
200
4,758
225
5,183
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io
Debtors
2025
2024
Trade debtors
156,635
86,314
Prepayments
2,049
Other debtors
237,574
168,291
li
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
11.817
21,458
Social security and other taxes
13
2,114
Accruals
29,981
38,678
Deferred income Ibelowl
30,600
83,730
RRLF Loan.
13,069
72,411
159,049
YSS took out £IOO,000 Coronavirus Recovery Loan backed up by UK Government Loan and provided by
Social Investment Business in June 2021 to help fund our ICT transformation programme, a5 we found
ourselves indirectly affected by the pandemic in that our ICT needed improvement following the general
changes to working patterns and a bigger proportion of staff working remotely / from home.
Deferred income is analysed below..
2025
2024
Deferred income brought forward
Released in year
83.730
183.7301
3,000
13.0001
Deferred during the year
Deferred income carried forward
30,600
83,730
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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
2025
2024
RRLF Loan
13,069
13,069
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Pension Commitments
The charitable company operates a def ined contribution pension scheme. Pension costs of £14.21612024'.
£19,641 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 lease5
The total minimum lease payments due by the charitable company at 31 March 2025 in respect of non-
cancellable operating leases are £N IL12024.. £N ILI
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14
Restricted Funds - current year 1£)
Balance as at
0110412024
Incornin8
Resources
Y55 Match
Funding
Resources
Expended
Balance as at
31103n025
West Mercia AA- Appropriate Adult
31,096
113,3651
117.7321
wyc
Core
14,318
110,804
1,940
1126,4401
622
- General
3,775
11,9401
1,835
Smallwood Trust- First Dlrect
3,421
13.4211
Srnallwood Trust- Chrysalis
7,758
46,230
125.3721
28,616
Smallwod Trust-skills 4 Life
25,0(K)
122,5221
2,479
WWM CRC- Mor5e Safer Roads
47,067
242,444
11,7061
1222,5441
65,261
WWM OPCC- Morse Youth
47,627
1,706
134,3331
15,000
WM OPCC- Remember Veterans
3,482
28.000
12,690
144.1721
A¢tlon for Children-worcs Early Help
4,454
50,500
145,1291
9,825
26,244
67.715
140,4931
53,466
Laslett's trust
9.860
16,488
116,4881
9,859
YSS Discretionary Donations
1,259
16,547
116,5471
1,259
NACRO- Moj
111,585
329,892
112,6901
1285,0551
143.732
229,448
1,017,601
116,7861
1898,3101
331.953
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14
Restricted Funds - prior year {El
Balance as at
0110412023
Incornin8
Resources
YSS Match
Funding
Resource5
Expended
Balance as at
3110312024
West Mercia AA-Approprlate 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
Smallwood frust- Flrst Dlrect
11.925
28.351
136,8561
3,420
Smallwood Trust- Chrysalis
1,134
28.730
122,1061
7,758
WWM CRC- ESS+
7.705
17,7051
WWM CRC- through the gate
15.?57
115,7571
WWM CRC- Morse ￿fer Roads
1.106
235,383
1,640
1191.0621
47.067
WM PCC-New ESP
1,000
11,0001
WM OPCC- Remember Veterans
25,750
122,2681
3,482
Action for Children-Worc5 Early Help
24,649
79,984
IICK),1791
4,454
1,551
36,065
111,3721
26,244
La51ett's trust
5,415
21,219
116,7741
9,860
IOM- Iris
3,486
13.4861
YSS Discretionary Donations
1,259
1.259
Eve50n Trust
20,000
120,0001
NACRO- MOJ
71,740
259,275
1219,4301
111,S85
Mentoring- MORSE
1,640
11,6401
Armed force5 Covenant
8,729
18,7291
vppp
2,320
22,624
124,9441
250,315
1,277.458
1159,7901
11,L38.5351
229,448
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West Mercia AA (Appropriate Adult) Provide volunteers to support young people aged 10 to 17 years with
appropriate adults within West Mercia.
Worcester Young Carers IWYC) schemes- Provide 5UPPOrt for carers aged 7 to 16 years old and young adult
carers from age 17 to 24 within Worcestershire.
Worcester Young Carers IWYCI Children in Need - To develop participation activities for young people.
Worcester Youn8 Carers IWYCI #iwill - Community First To develop and train a group of young Carer5 to
become Worcestershire Young Carers, Ambassador
Shropshire County Council - Early Help - Provide Earty 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 YSS projects to help women in
financial adversity to become more resilient.
Smallwood Trust - Chrysalis The women-only Chrysalis service, delivered in Shropshire and funded by
Smallwood Trust, seeks to enable and empower women and 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 - ES5* - Provides an Enhanced Support Service to target groups of offenders most at risk of
reoffending, across the West Mercia region.
WWM CRC- Through the Gate - Provides a Support Service which aims to prepare a nd help people to find
their feet when they are released from custody. The service operates at HMP Hewell and HMP Featherstone.
WM OPCC- Morse Safer Road An innovative safer roads initiative aimed at reducing the amount of road
traffic offences being committed throughout West Mercia.
WM OPCC- RememberVeterans-To continue recruitment, training, 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
aged 18 plus who are in, or at risk of bein8 in, the criminal justice system with mental health issues, in order
to break down barriers towards employability (real or perceived) and move them closer towards sustainable
employment.
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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 3cross 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.
Action for Children - Worcester City Early Help - Provide volunteers to deliver interventions 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 Worcestershire 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 Service IIRISI - Provide Intensive support to a nominated group of IOM
ex-offenders across Telford and Shropshire
La51ett's Trust- Funding to support the recruitment and trainin8 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 opposed 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 Service5 to support veterans in our area of operation.
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Unrestricted fund5- current year
Balance at
Incomin8
Transfers
Resources
Balance at
l April 2024
resources between funds
expended
31 March 2025
Designated funds
Deficit budget funding
Herefordshire Chrysalis
General Fund
310,996
19,350
16,786
141,7121
305,420
Total
310,996
19,350
16.786
141.7121
305,420
Unrestricted funds- prior year
Balance at
Incoming
Transfers
Resources
Balance at
l April 2023
resources between funds expended
31 March 2024
Designated funds
Deficit budget funding
Herefordshire Chrysalis
General Fund
192,684
13,314
159,790
154.7921
310,996
Total
192.684
13,314
159,790
154,7921
310,996
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Analysis of net assets between funds- current year
Designated
Unrestricted
Restricted
2025
funds
funds
funds
Total
Cash at bank and in hand
140,256
331,953
472,209
Other net assets/lliabilitiesl
165,164
165,164
305,420
331,953
637,373
Analysis of net assets between fund - prior year
Designated
Unrestritted
Restritted
2024
funds
funds
funds
Total
Cash at bank and in hand
296,571
229,448
526.019
Other net assets/lli3bilitiesl
14,425
14,425
310,996
229,448
S40,444
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Reserves on dissolution
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 charitie5 having similar objects and which prohibits the distribution of their income and property
at the time of dissolution as chosen by the members at the time.
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Control and members
The charitable compa ny is under the control of the Tru5tee5.
As at 31 March 2025, there were 6 members of the charitable company12024'. 4 membersl.
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Reconciliation of net income to net cash flow from operating activities
2025
2024
Net income for the year
96,929
97.445
Interest receivable
18,0721
17,8791
Depreciation
5,183
5,520
Gain on disposal
Ilncreasel in debtors
169,2831
52,935
Increase/lDecreasel in cred itors
186,6391
123,1331
Net cash flow from operating activities
161,8821
124,888
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Thank
ou and Acknowled
ement5
We would like to extend a sincere 'thank you, to all our donors, partners and fundraisers who have supported us thi5
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 also like to thank all our staff and volunteers 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 supporters, fundraisers, staff, and volunteers - with your help we continue to grow and support our charity
mission,. thank you.
Take Action
Get 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 possible so get in touch and get involved with usl
Become a Volunteer
Volunteers and the ethos and values that volunteering brings to YSS are hugely important to us. We aim to provide
the highest standards of training and support to the volunteers that work alongside YSS 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 volunteer5 across the
region. If you'd like to volunteer for us, please go to
vss.org.uk/why-volunteer and fill in an application form.
Y5S
Refer
Anyone can refer into our service. Whether you are a
practitioner working with someone who can benefit from some
MORSE support or a concerned family merrber you can make a
referral using our website. Visit the refer section on our website
hit
www.
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communiL
-services
refer
and fill in
the form.
Make a Donation
You can donate direct to us through our website's Just Giving
page. Many of the people we help are facing greater hardship than ever before. Please donate to our Discretionary
Distress Fund and help u5 to provide practical and emotional support to our service users. Go to yss.org.uk/donate to
give online, or write to us at YSS, Polysec House, Blackpole Trading Estate West, Worcester, WR3 8TJ.
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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 su pport even more people and have a greater impact.
If you have a fundraising idea, or would like to find some inspiration, please See y55.or8.uVfundraise.
If you're looking for an easy way to support us why not buy a Worcester Community Lottery ticket just go to
hit
www.worce5terlolter
.or
su
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ss-worcesler .
Ticket5 Cost only £1 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
Share our News
Did you 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 you I
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