Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 5 May 2022 Period start date To 4 May 2023 Period end date Charity name: Abingdon DAMASCUS Youth Project
Charity registration number: 1098966
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To promote the development of the personal, social & educational potential of all young people between the ages of 11 and 18, and up to 25 years where there are special circumstances, who live in the area encompassed by Vale of White Horse and South Oxfordshire District Councils and in particular those who are disadvantaged by adverse social conditions. Our current work is focussed on the rural Oxfordshire villages of Drayton, Appleford, Milton, Sutton Courtenay, and Steventon (DAMASCUS) and the neighbouring Abingdon town. We also engage and support young people through the Abingdon and Didcot secondary schools to synergise the school and community support. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
Underpinning all our work is the proven belief that young people need to be empowered by positive engagement,within theircommunities, as it fosters a shared sense of belonging, commonality of purpose, and develops their ability to effect change, so that they can make a difference in their personal lives and in the communities in which they live. Intergenerational activities led by young people are an integral part of developing their self-efficacy. Alongside, we run youth-centred activities that provide bespoke early intervention to promote positive mental health through adolescence and build the resilience of all young people but particularly those who are vulnerable to exploitation. We undertake: • Grassroots Street Work: builds trusting relationships on young people’s terms and space; fosters community engagement; early needs analyses to design bespoke preventative interventions. • One to one mentoring: provides a trusting and non-judgemental space to explore personal |
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| drivers; owning actions; taking responsibility; support with adverse life experiences. • Weekly open access social drop ins_in the villages and Abingdon: spaces with activities to promote, responsible and respectful social interactions. • _Issue-based focused group work: empowering to make informed decisions; positive street conversations. • Well-being: young people led sports, arts, music projects. • Train Young Community Leaders: targets disengaged ‘movers and shakers’ so that their appetite for peer adoration is sated with responsible and positive role modelling. • Job/study/training/money management_support. • _Inter-generational community_events which increase cohesion and build strong supportive communities. • _School and multi-agency links: holistic support for young people. As an AQA-accredited centre we award certificates recognized by employers. • _Regular sports, arts, and music fun activities_to raise confidence and self-esteem. • _Young people led participation_in county workshops and forum, presentations at project AGM, parish council meetings etc. Work takes place in open community spaces/buildings, and occasionally schools. Where no indoor space is available, we use our mobile drop-in gazebo. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | In planning our activities for the year, the trustees have given due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit in deciding what charitable activities the charity should undertake and they are evidenced to show achievement of objectives. Recognising that ‘one size does not fit all’, the benefits are delivered through diverse but holistic and empowering approaches to young people within their communities and working in partnership with other statutory and voluntary bodies that are also involved in the lives of our young people. Staff are inducted in policies and procedures and all activities are risk assessed. Safeguarding is high on our agenda with a constantly reviewed culture of vigilance. Although the primary beneficiaries are young people, the wider community also benefits through our intergenerational community activities as it helps to build cohesive communities. The elderly feel less isolated as young people organise social activities for them. |
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| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
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| Policy on grant making. | Para 1.38 | Not Applicable – grant making is not a material part of our charitable activities |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment. |
Para 1.38 | Although we do not make grants, the ultimate outcomes of our work programmes for which we seek funding, are about supporting and strengthening young people’s skills and capacities to participate fully in education, employment, training and have a safe, responsible, and fulfilling social life in cohesive communities. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers help in the youth drop ins, when required with specific study support and with arts and crafts and music activities. One volunteer coordinates and ensures DBS certificates are up to date |
| Other | The trustees use their professional skills and give their time freely to ensure accountability and management of the finances, grant conditions, fund raising and all health and safety and safeguarding obligations. We do not have a paid manager or chief executive. In addition to the chairman, treasurer and secretary, the charity also has a trustee who is the designated voluntary Line Manager and is responsible for managing staff and other volunteers and ensuring the day-to-day operational activities are delivered in line with the objects of the charity as well as raising funds for the charity. |
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Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | In this section we give examples, from the reporting year, for the strands of work described above. Our core work in meeting the needs of young people is informed by our regular engagement with young people through our street and gazebo sessions and 2022/23 was no exception. Street work and Gazebo Sessions These take place through the year in all the places in which we work, even on cold dark winter evenings. It is in these spaces we pick up key topical issues that form the basis of group workshops. A recurrent issue is young people’s risk-taking (including online) behaviour and substance misuse and hence workshops around protective behaviours and decision making are ongoing. In response to the festival season and the increase in alcohol consumption that staff had identified, we created “SAFE-FEST” workshops around staying safe at music festivals. Some of the activities on offer covered topics such as: •Alcohol & other drugs •Emergency first & the recovery position •Sexual health •General wellbeing & safety (Protective behaviours) All young people with whom we worked have reported an increased sense in self-awareness, and of belonging within their communities which has had a = «ws om ee Seee =) ‘ Ad “y = ) Cee = — } t7 » > a ee |
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positive impact on their mental health and hence ability to make positive life choices. Group Activities In 2022/23, several of the group activities were designed to develop young people’s self-efficacy by working through the stages of: Action to affect change on an individual level -> Actions to affect change on an interpersonal level -> Actions to affect change as a collective. We progressed from working with young people who did not consider themselves part of a community, let alone changemakers within it - to working with a group of young people that recognised themselves as the experts of their own experiences and individuals that possessed a skill set to contribute to social action and positive social transformation. It culminated in: Election Fever – polling booths were delivered early to the village halls for the May 2023 local elections. This provided an opportunity for young people to hold their own election – there was a good turnout! It was an election based AR) around choosing the best polices on topics such as school uniform, permission to use toilet during lessons (a hot current topic), mental health and the environment.
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|has been a big part of the discussions. Navigating|
|where they fit into the social landscape was flagged|
|as a huge trigger for many of the young people we|
|support, especially as they develop their own|
|understanding of who they are and how they present|
|to others. Our aim was to increase their awareness of|
|themselves and support them to prioritize their own|
|values and decisions to reflect how they see|
|themselves.|
|Education, Employment, Training:|In the reporting|
|year, we had a specific focus on supporting young|
|people’s transitions back into education following long|
|periods of isolation after the pandemic, while others|
|just needed motivating and positive reinforcement to|
|build their resilience and continue on the positive|
|paths they had started.|
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Intergenerational Activities We continued our suite of intergenerational activities in 2022/23. 2022 was the Platinum Jubilee of the late Queen Elizabeth II and all the communities in which we have a presence, held events in the summer, so it was a wonderful opportunity for young people to take a lead in the following: • DAMASCUS Jubilee Hobby Horse Derby • Family Races at a village fete • Jubilee Bingo for the elderly • Senior Citizens’ Tea party • Intergenerational Quiz It offered a chance to meet with families and new young people that had recently moved in to the communities in the new housing developments. Bingo in the Sun 2 5 Ki a *s af a 4 Organised by young ate zai : ~ @ people i ues ori, Building links with SSS local police |) SERA = OS, WE yes Quotes from young people:
The Mayor of Abingdon nominated us, as one of her charities for the year 2022/23.
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Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | As above |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | Not Applicable |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | Not Applicable |
| Other |
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Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | On 4th May 2023, the charity held total funds of £142,958 |
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| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Trustees place all funds not immediately required in the project’s gold account with CAF Bank Limited (CAF Bank Limited is a subsidiary of the Charities Aid Foundation). The trustees have a policy of maintaining a reserve to enable the recruitment and retention of proficient and credible youth workers in the event that no new income is received in the year. Thus, in setting a level of reserve trustees have regard to the stability of employment to staff over at least a one-year period as at the core of our work is building strong and trusting relationships with young people. The trustees are also aware of the elapsed time from applying for a long-term grant to the award of such a grant and the need to ensure that there are sufficient finances to keep the project going in the interim. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | On 4th May 2023, the charity held total funds of £142,958 of which £70,000 are earmarked reserves as described in the reserves policy above and £1407 in a restricted fund. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Not Applicable |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | Not Applicable |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | In the coming year, trustees will be looking actively for new trustees as the current set of trustees have been managing the charity for some years now. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | The principal sources of funding in 2022/2023 were Parish and Town Councils (44%), Local and national grant-giving charities (20%), South and Vale Community Safety Partnerships (18%), Donations and local fund raising (12%) Donations from individuals (3%), Gift aid, interest & receipts (3%) |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | Not applicable |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Financial Risk for the year was minimal. |
| Other |
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Structure, Governance and Management
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 |
Constitution |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated registered charity |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | All trustees retire from office at the AGM thought may seek re-election. Nominations for the Chairman, Treasurer, Secretary and Line Manager are invited and elected at the AGM. Additionally, up to four members may be elected at the AGM. The DAMASCUS Parochial Church Council may appoint a trustee. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees. |
Para 1.51 | The Charity has a Designated Safeguarding Lead who ensures all trustees and other committee members and workers (voluntary and employed) are DBS checked. Trustees have a Safeguarding policy in place and all staff and relevant volunteers receive safeguarding training |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works. |
Para 1.51 | The Charity employs both qualified and trainee youth workers (FTE 3.5 in 2022/23) whose day-to-day work is managed by the voluntary Line manager who is also a trustee and responsible for safeguarding and the induction of new staff and volunteers. Young people make an input into the services through the development of young community leaders. Positive intergenerational engagement is key to community cohesion which in turn provides sustainable support to young people within their communities and thus partnership working is integral to the charity’s work. The Charity is affiliated to Oxfordshire Youth through whom the DBS checks are undertaken. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Not Applicable |
| Other |
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Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Abingdon DAMASCUS Youth Project |
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| Other name the charity uses | ADYP |
| Registered charity number | 1098966 |
| Charity’s principal address | 9 Chapel Lane Sutton Courtenay OX14 4AN |
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Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (if any) |
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| Mrs. PAT NAPPER |
Chair | Elected at AGM | ||
| Mrs ANNE WHITEHEAD |
Secretary | Elected at AGM | ||
| Mr HANS SUNDIN |
Treasurer | Elected at AGM | ||
| Mrs RITA ATKINSON |
Line Manager | Elected at AGM | ||
| Mrs AUDREY HOLLOWAY |
Member | Elected at AGM | ||
| Mr SIMON MURRAY |
Member | Elected at AGM | ||
| Dr MARK WHITTAKER |
Member | Elected at AGM | ||
| RoxyElford | Member | Elected at AGM | ||
| LucyDalby | Member | Co-opted | ||
| SallyHoodless | Member | Elected at AGM | ||
| Gareth Noakes | Member | Elected at AGM | ||
| Chris Wilding | Elected at AGM | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved. Director name Not Applicable
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
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| Not Applicable | ||
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets Not Applicable held in this capacity Name and objects of the Not Applicable charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not Applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
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| Bank | CAF Bank | 25 Kings Hill Avenue, Kings Hill, West Malling, Kent ME19 4TA. |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Not Applicable
Other optional information
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Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) | Signature(s) | |
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| Full name(s) | Full name(s)Patricia Napper | Rita Atkinson |
| Position (eg | Chair | Trustee Line Manager |
| Secretary, Chair, etc) | ||
| Date3 February 2024 | 3 February 2024 |
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Tabl? 1 omtslor tho period of May Mv44. 2W23 AbingdrJn Town Cour11 South and V8le, Cornmunity Salely Partnership SoVgn Mlill Eyayton Parish t(xJrtil Sutton Courtenay Parish Cour11 Apprenticeship funding Stev8nton parish courKi5 40(KS 25fKI 25LK> Milton Ponsh counc 20rJ) A¢twe c(MUnitieS Iwmrrw tiVitIeS) 12CKJ Tatsl 51643 Individual clonations 21CY3 Truck f88tival Abingdon Art soCY Mayor olAbingdon charty 1050 1023 Wartros Jubilee BVJ Lunch Ralffe. Sutton Courtenay Abingdon Bapti%t Church North Abingdon Wl All Soint's Churth SuttM ¢Irt#Y S%tryncomb8 cfrtjrch Sutton Cwlenay Wl Total 767 500 400 267 250 200 iftAid T ki and Into txwr and Tuck takiry5 Intwest 1198 Gift Ah Total 1928 Grand Total 63137 4cHA6t C) 712vJ ftsc I 23
Ablngdon Damascus Youth Project Statement of Financial Activities For the period from 05 May 2022 to 04 May 2023 49,9.57 10.rth.(K) 59,925.57 .W.02 .10 2,513.70 .10 2.513.70 &26 IXO.53 53.137.37 1WJYI 61137.37 971.81 G)sio1wrrpJMluntsywK 43146 52.439 87.24 439 6725924 9291J7 1,407 IQ705.57 ftsA¢$ses¢nin*$knwttas$8ty 929127 1A07 10.WJ7 10.70637 132259.n 132259.78 12155321 111.15 IM07 141958.15 132W.78 Ichjcb O .2cH4L / 7L--i (', I19?)25 1235t¥nlW 1 d1 O/.
bingdon Damascus Youth Projtrrt Balance Shèot ISunThry} 142.958.15 132.259.78 142.958.15 132.259.78 142958.15 1322S9.78 142Pa1S 132250.78 Tl*alnÈta4tr Iwlb 14295B.1S 1322 141,551.15 132,259.78 Re5èi(knJ-thWII 1.407.O) 1WM15 1512.7& I19 2023 1237 I) 1 cf 1 13 L>'Yp12Y
blngdon DanTrscus Youth Pro1 nalysis of Recèlpts and Paynnts Selected perw)d: 05 May 2022 to 04 May 2023 Total GEneTal De819natod Restricted Endowinent This yEaT Last sar Recelpts Incorrmng resources from 98Trorated funds 0101- 39.10 4908847 39.10 59.886.47 661.S 95.774 12 10.(w. 0854. 1021-Intsresl $191 5491 1022. treresifAdiunI 643 19 e43 19 Inconlng ro8our¢ès from yon&rattd funds Totals 50.623.67 10,000.00 60,623.67 96,444.28 In¢on4ng résour¢e$ liom Gharitable activllte$ 0851 . Tak]r. YthQub8 o8s2.Tthr. FU rash 1Th30 1.740 1.520.53 1.7.40 Incorr4ing resources from CharItab actlvities TotB15 2,ST3.70 2,513.70 1,570.53 other Incon9 r•8OLir¢es n.saedas5ets .Flefus Other r•soL5r¢es Totsls Recelpts lknnd Totals 53,137.37 10,000.00 63,137.37 97,964.81 Payts Co$t of g•noratlng funds Cost of genefating funds Totals Chaillable a¢tlvllls I2. sae$ Wotc0sts 1201. 9Aff Tr4Aniry 1202. fyYkw(5) 1203. g•ff 41,120.51 7.W.00 49,076.51 78,5S7.20 252. 185.59 1209- 1210. kKxmeTax 1211. 1212. Pal(M1bti¢k) 1213-Pasrdl Fae 787 1.384. 1)%.FICIe(ttt&5YA?jpe 1.P$freShrn CHAL 7¥tr' J /Tr7J 119JAy I2 rml 1 rf2
Tolal GBnr¥l 000d R•strlct•d Endomrnnt Thls >ar Last >ar 795.36 1A1431 143(X) 119AD I?.1¥trkneestsS 1,.17 IAYJ.17 1flYJ.TMdSTwpyl 17(0.Y(thJPTwrWj 1701.TrauwvJmrias I.1.( 1.634.03 435A2 arlt•bh actlvlllo¥ T•tal• 846.00 8.593.00 52.439.W 8735824 G¢)v•rnanc• cts Governanco COBt8 Total¥ Olh•r r•$our¢•s Othgr rg*ourt•8 ts8•d Totsls 43WO 593JJO . 51439.00 8725824 119W ¥Y23 12. Pww2 rf2
INDEPENDEKf EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE ABINGDON DAMASCUS YOUTH PROJECT I report on the acwunts of the Trust for the year ended 4th of May 2023 set out on the al)ove stgned pages. tivo ros nsibililies d the Trustees and the examiner: The chaTilie8 tru8lee8 are spOnSible for the preparation of the accounts. The ¢haritie$ trustees consKler that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43 (2} of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 A(*) arKI that an independent examination is needed. It is the responsibilty to.. Examine the accounts (under section 43 {3) of the 1993 Act). To follow the prcKedures laid down in the General Directions gNen by the Charty Commissioners year (under sectk)n 4317llbl of the 1993 Ad) To state whether particular matters have come my attention Basis of the examin•Vs re My examination was cafTied out in the accordance wtth the General Direction8 glven by the Chatrty Commissioners. An examinatron includes a revigN of the accounting records kept by the charty and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual Items or disclosure in the accounts and seeking explanation$ from the trustees concerning such matters. The pr(edUre undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequenty I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the arKount$. Inde dent Examinevs Statsment: In connection with my examination, matter has come to my attention; 1. Which gives my reasonable cause to believe that in any materFal respect the requIrnts to keep accounting recorrJ$ ID accordance with section 41 of Ihe 1993 Act.. and to prepare account8 which accord with the accounting records and compty with the a¢countSng requirements of the 1993 Act have not been mel., or 2. To which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper urKlerstanding of Ihe account8 to be reached. Slgned: Data: 24 Juty 2023 Name: Nicholas John Dunton Address: 44A High Street, Sutton Courtenay. OX14 4AP
Tabl? 1 omtslor tho period of May Mv44. 2W23 AbingdrJn Town Cour11 South and V8le, Cornmunity Salely Partnership SoVgn Mlill Eyayton Parish t(xJrtil Sutton Courtenay Parish Cour11 Apprenticeship funding Stev8nton parish courKi5 40(KS 25fKI 25LK> Milton Ponsh counc 20rJ) A¢twe c(MUnitieS Iwmrrw tiVitIeS) 12CKJ Tatsl 51643 Individual clonations 21CY3 Truck f88tival Abingdon Art soCY Mayor olAbingdon charty 1050 1023 Wartros Jubilee BVJ Lunch Ralffe. Sutton Courtenay Abingdon Bapti%t Church North Abingdon Wl All Soint's Churth SuttM ¢Irt#Y S%tryncomb8 cfrtjrch Sutton Cwlenay Wl Total 767 500 400 267 250 200 iftAid T ki and Into txwr and Tuck takiry5 Intwest 1198 Gift Ah Total 1928 Grand Total 63137 4cHA6t C) 712vJ ftsc I 23
Ablngdon Damascus Youth Project Statement of Financial Activities For the period from 05 May 2022 to 04 May 2023 49,9.57 10.rth.(K) 59,925.57 .W.02 .10 2,513.70 .10 2.513.70 &26 IXO.53 53.137.37 1WJYI 61137.37 971.81 G)sio1wrrpJMluntsywK 43146 52.439 87.24 439 6725924 9291J7 1,407 IQ705.57 ftsA¢$ses¢nin*$knwttas$8ty 929127 1A07 10.WJ7 10.70637 132259.n 132259.78 12155321 111.15 IM07 141958.15 132W.78 Ichjcb O .2cH4L / 7L--i (', I19?)25 1235t¥nlW 1 d1 O/.
bingdon Damascus Youth Projtrrt Balance Shèot ISunThry} 142.958.15 132.259.78 142.958.15 132.259.78 142958.15 1322S9.78 142Pa1S 132250.78 Tl*alnÈta4tr Iwlb 14295B.1S 1322 141,551.15 132,259.78 Re5èi(knJ-thWII 1.407.O) 1WM15 1512.7& I19 2023 1237 I) 1 cf 1 13 L>'Yp12Y
blngdon DanTrscus Youth Pro1 nalysis of Recèlpts and Paynnts Selected perw)d: 05 May 2022 to 04 May 2023 Total GEneTal De819natod Restricted Endowinent This yEaT Last sar Recelpts Incorrmng resources from 98Trorated funds 0101- 39.10 4908847 39.10 59.886.47 661.S 95.774 12 10.(w. 0854. 1021-Intsresl $191 5491 1022. treresifAdiunI 643 19 e43 19 Inconlng ro8our¢ès from yon&rattd funds Totals 50.623.67 10,000.00 60,623.67 96,444.28 In¢on4ng résour¢e$ liom Gharitable activllte$ 0851 . Tak]r. YthQub8 o8s2.Tthr. FU rash 1Th30 1.740 1.520.53 1.7.40 Incorr4ing resources from CharItab actlvities TotB15 2,ST3.70 2,513.70 1,570.53 other Incon9 r•8OLir¢es n.saedas5ets .Flefus Other r•soL5r¢es Totsls Recelpts lknnd Totals 53,137.37 10,000.00 63,137.37 97,964.81 Payts Co$t of g•noratlng funds Cost of genefating funds Totals Chaillable a¢tlvllls I2. sae$ Wotc0sts 1201. 9Aff Tr4Aniry 1202. fyYkw(5) 1203. g•ff 41,120.51 7.W.00 49,076.51 78,5S7.20 252. 185.59 1209- 1210. kKxmeTax 1211. 1212. Pal(M1bti¢k) 1213-Pasrdl Fae 787 1.384. 1)%.FICIe(ttt&5YA?jpe 1.P$freShrn CHAL 7¥tr' J /Tr7J 119JAy I2 rml 1 rf2
Tolal GBnr¥l 000d R•strlct•d Endomrnnt Thls >ar Last >ar 795.36 1A1431 143(X) 119AD I?.1¥trkneestsS 1,.17 IAYJ.17 1flYJ.TMdSTwpyl 17(0.Y(thJPTwrWj 1701.TrauwvJmrias I.1.( 1.634.03 435A2 arlt•bh actlvlllo¥ T•tal• 846.00 8.593.00 52.439.W 8735824 G¢)v•rnanc• cts Governanco COBt8 Total¥ Olh•r r•$our¢•s Othgr rg*ourt•8 ts8•d Totsls 43WO 593JJO . 51439.00 8725824 119W ¥Y23 12. Pww2 rf2
INDEPENDEKf EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE ABINGDON DAMASCUS YOUTH PROJECT I report on the acwunts of the Trust for the year ended 4th of May 2023 set out on the al)ove stgned pages. tivo ros nsibililies d the Trustees and the examiner: The chaTilie8 tru8lee8 are spOnSible for the preparation of the accounts. The ¢haritie$ trustees consKler that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43 (2} of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 A(*) arKI that an independent examination is needed. It is the responsibilty to.. Examine the accounts (under section 43 {3) of the 1993 Act). To follow the prcKedures laid down in the General Directions gNen by the Charty Commissioners year (under sectk)n 4317llbl of the 1993 Ad) To state whether particular matters have come my attention Basis of the examin•Vs re My examination was cafTied out in the accordance wtth the General Direction8 glven by the Chatrty Commissioners. An examinatron includes a revigN of the accounting records kept by the charty and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual Items or disclosure in the accounts and seeking explanation$ from the trustees concerning such matters. The pr(edUre undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequenty I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the arKount$. Inde dent Examinevs Statsment: In connection with my examination, matter has come to my attention; 1. Which gives my reasonable cause to believe that in any materFal respect the requIrnts to keep accounting recorrJ$ ID accordance with section 41 of Ihe 1993 Act.. and to prepare account8 which accord with the accounting records and compty with the a¢countSng requirements of the 1993 Act have not been mel., or 2. To which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper urKlerstanding of Ihe account8 to be reached. Slgned: Data: 24 Juty 2023 Name: Nicholas John Dunton Address: 44A High Street, Sutton Courtenay. OX14 4AP