## St George’s Youth Club Annual Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 December 2024 Charity Registration No. 1182358 ## 1. Reference and Administrative Details Charity Name: St George’s Youth Club (SGYC) Registered Charity Number: 1084708 Principal Office Address: 9 Sunbury Way, Hanworth, Feltham, Middlesex, TW13 6XJ Website: www.sgyc.co.uk Trustees: Paul Williamson (Chair) John Bannon David Dermondy Alison Menage Independent Examiner: David Gilmour, BSc (Hons) CQSW, MA, LLM 31 Ringstead Road London SE6 2BU ## 2. Structure, Governance and Management The charity is an unincorporated association governed by a Constitution most recently revised on 23 February 2018 and originally registered with the Charity Commission on 25 January 2021. Trustees are appointed according to the Constitution and serve on a voluntary basis. The charity is managed by the Board of Trustees, which meets regularly to oversee operations, finances, and compliance. Day-to-day activities are delegated to the Club Leader and volunteer team, under trustee oversight. ## 3. Objectives and Activities ## Charitable Objects: The charity exists “to act as a resource for young people up to the age of 25 years living in Hanworth, Feltham, Bedfont and surrounding districts by providing advice and assistance and organizing programmes of physical, educational and other activities by means of: (a) advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals; (b) advancing education; (c) relieving unemployment; (d) providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people living in the area of benefit who have need by reason of their youth, age, infirmary or disability, poverty or social and economic circumstances with a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons. ## Main Activities During the Year: During 2024, the Youth Club provided a wide range of activities and support for young people aged 5–25, including weekly youth sessions, outdoor activity weeks, arts and music workshops, sports, and community events. The trustees confirm they have referred to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when planning the charity’s activities. ## 4. Achievements and Performance In 2024, SGYC continued to rebuild participation levels following the pandemic years. Average weekly attendance grew by 25%, with over 30 active young members regularly taking part. Key highlights included: - cooking lessons - cultural visits - refurbishment of youth club equipment - new safeguarding and volunteer training Feedback from young people and parents remains overwhelmingly positive. ## 5. Financial Review Overview: Total income for the year: £29,504 (2023: £62,351). Income was primarily from voluntary donations and grants (£22,880 unrestricted, £2,350 restricted). Expenditure of £46,234 (2023: £39,988) was focused on premises hire, activity week costs, maintenance, insurance, staff and volunteer expenses. ## R eserves Policy: The club aims to maintain reserves sufficient to cover at least three months’ operating costs., approximately £10,000–£15,000. At 31 December 2024, unrestricted reserves stood at £10,670. Independent Examination: The accounts were independently examined in accordance with Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. ## 6. Plans for the Future The trustees plan to: - Expand outreach to local schools and organisations - Develop mentoring and leadership programmes - Improve facilities and accessibility - Explore community partnerships and intergenerational projects ## 7. Risk Management The trustees review key risks, including safeguarding, health and safety, volunteer management, and financial sustainability. Safeguarding policies and DBS checks are updated at least every three years. ## 8. Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for: - Preparing financial statements in accordance with the law and accounting standards - Safeguarding the charity’s assets - Ensuring activities further the charity’s purposes for public benefit Approved by the Trustees on 23/04/2024 ST GEORGE'S YOUTH CLUB SUPPORTING OUR YOUNG PEOPLE •aLA/_ Chair ofTrustees **ST GEORGE'S YOUTH CLUB Accounts for Y/E 31st December 2024** ## _**Subject to independent examination**_ ## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR YEAR ENDING 31 DECEMBER 2024** |Note
**Income from:**
_Voluntary income_
Grants
Individual donations
_Other income_
Miscellaneous income
Gift aid
Utilities refund
Insurance
**Total Income**
**Expenditure on:**
_Expenditure on raising funds_
Salaries & benefits - fundraising & admin
Salaries & benefits - secretarial support
Publicity, website, marketing
Fundraising event refreshments
Stationery & supplies
Postage
Bank charges
Professional fees
IT Support
Other office costs
_Expenditure on charitable activities_
Youth work
Other staff & volunteer costs
Staff training
Refreshments
Instrumental tuition
Building use & maintenance
Utilities
Council tax
Insurance
Equipment
Termly activities
Activity Week
Educational materials
Subscriptions
Uncategorised expenditure
**Total resources expended**
**Net income / (expenditure)**
**Transfer between funds**
**Net movement in funds**
**Reconcilliation of funds**
Total funds brought forward
**Total funds carried forward**|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Total Funds**
**2024**
20,823
1,000
21,823
2,058
1,250
3,308
697
100
797
0
0
0
968
0
968
2,610
0
2,610
**27,154**
**2,350**
**29,504**
553
0
553
0
0
0
540
0
540
0
0
0
783
0
783
213
0
213
48
0
48
93
0
93
406
0
406
548
0
548
9,051
0
9,051
245
0
245
150
0
150
27
0
27
0
0
0
22,077
0
22,077
3,883
0
3,883
2,420
0
2,420
2,234
0
2,234
197
0
197
223
0
223
995
1,548
2,543
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
0
**44,686**
**1,548**
**46,234**
**(17,531)**
**802**
**(16,729)**
4,290
(4,290)
0
(13,241)
(3,488)
(16,729)
23,912
3,493
27,405
**10,671**
**5**
**10,675**|**Total Funds**
**2023**
58,002
1,405
2,597
146
201| |---|---|---| |||**62,351**| |||1,168
0
484
0
273
80
25
258
215
1,940
6,903
339
72
757
0
18,020
2,476
2,070
1,860
1,253
450
0
0
79
1,268| |||**39,988**| |||**22,362**
0
22,362
7,542| |||**29,905**| ## **BALANCE SHEET** ## **AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2024** |**Current Assets**
Debtors falling due within one year
Cash at bank and in hand
**Total current assets**
**Liabilities**
Creditors falling due within one year
Creditors falling due after more than one year
**Net current assets**
**The funds of the chairty**
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
**Total Charity Funds**|**Unrestricted**
**Funds**
**Restricted**
**Funds**
**Total Funds**
**2024**
955
955
9,716
5
9,721
**10,671**
**5**
**10,675**
0
0
0
0
0
0
**10,671**
**5**
**10,675**
5
10,671
**10,675**|**Total Funds**
**2023**
0
29,905| |---|---|---| |||**29,905**
0
0| ||**10,671**
**5**|**29,905**| |||5,993
23,912| |||**29,905**| st. George (Hanworth) Youth Club Registered Charity Number 1084708 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'5 REPORT I report on the accounts of the organisation for the year ended 31st December 2024. My examination was carried out on the request of the trustees. My examination included a review of the accounting records kept by the organisation, and a comparison of the accounts presented with those record5. It also included consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters, The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do not express full ordered opinion on the view given by the accounts, Independent Examiner's Ststement In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: l. Which gives me any reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements to {a) keep accounting records, and (bl to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records have not been met; Or 2. To which in my opinion, attention should be drawn in orderto enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached; Or 3. Which 8ive5 me reasonable cause to believe That in any material respect the accounting rules of the organisation have not been met. ore Bsc (Hons) CQSW, MSSC, MA, LLM Date 14th June 2025 Address Clo 31 Rlngstead Road. London, SE6 2BU r GEORGE'S YOUTH CLUB Actounts for YIE Jlst D•cembBr 2024 Sublert to Indwrjdent thTmfvotlorJ STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR YEAR ENDING JI DÉCEMBER2014 Unrestrlctsd Fundi R95trirted Total Funds FundB 1024 Total Fund5 2023 Not8 Imcom8 fromi Vokntury lTrcome Grants IndI￿dURI don￿lon3 2182155 1057S5 IMOC*.QO 1,259.00 21x2155 3.307S5 Ih05 L*her Income Nlscdkneous Income 696.71 100. 796.71 2,597 146 201 U￿11￿e8 rafund InsUAIICè 967.66 967.66 2,610,C