Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
September 2019 - August 2020
Charity name: Reality Youth Project Charity registration number: 1111763
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | The advancement of the Christian faith among children and young people in the UK by such exclusively charitable means as the trustees shall from time to time determine. To help educate children and young people through their leisure time activities so as to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society. |
| 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 | Reaching out with the Good News of Jesus to young people across the UK. Working in partnership with local churches, school and communities, to make a positive difference in the lives of young people. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | The board of Trustees is made up of volunteers. |
| Other |
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
| 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 | Despite a turbulent year for Reality in 2018/19, two major projects were still generating work, having a positive impact on young people and helping us to achieve our aims. It was however, very evident, that the charity was unable to maintain a full time worker and in November our CEO reduced his hours to 2 days a week finding employment with another charity “Grace Foundation” for the other 3 days a week. This essentially meant that, assuming our income remained fairly stable, we could plan for the year ahead. There have been 2 major projects that have been the focus of Reality’s work this year, as follows: Abundant Life This year we have continued to train, equipping and resource others across the UK to deliver the courses in their own schools and communities. We now have over 30 franchises and more than 120 people licensed to deliver courses the length and breadth of the country. The courses provide a tried and tested tool in tackling the mental health crisis among our young people. Additionally it helps schools to deliver on personal development and wellbeing and promotes British Values of respect and tolerance. The small group setting gives the young people a safe environment in which to express their feelings and opinions, learning from other group members. In March 2020 we made the decision to move all of our training online and everyone who had booked training was happy to move to zoom. Through our Abundant Life contacts the lockdown actually provided some opportunities to do one off training events on loss and resilience to community groups across the Midlands. This led to a particular school booking some staff CPD for the following September. Coach Mentoring So many Pioneers, very often feel on their own and when they come across challenges feel that they have nowhere to turn. The Coach Mentoring Programme aims to equip Pioneers across a geographical area, in the principles and tools required for great mentoring. This programme is running in Lichfield Diocese training 12 Pioneer mentors. This is due to |
finish in early 2021 and again all the sessions booked from March 2020 have gone ahead on zoom. Our CEO has also undertaken some one-off training sessions and written 2 series of blogs on Loss and Resilience for Urban Saints. He has also been supporting local young people suffering as a result of the lockdown restrictions due to covid. This year has been a much more settled year than the last and longer term plans are now beginning to emerge for Trustees to discuss.
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| inancial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We have achieved a surplus of income over expenditure this year and have a stable balance sheet, with no financial concerns at this time. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We aim to hold reserves of around three months’ expenditure when possible, in case of unforeseen loss of income. Currently we are on target. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £8,000 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | NA |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | NA |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | NA |
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 | Mainly individual donors. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | Declaration of Trust |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Charitable Trust |
| 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 | Appointed by existing trustees |
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’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other | Reality Youth Project seeks to work in partnership with as many churches, schools and communities as we can. |
Reference and Administrative details
Charity name Reality Youth Project
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1111763 |
| Charity’s principal address | 30 Harvest Way Broughton Astley Leicestershire LE9 6WL |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 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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| 1 | David Cundill | Chair | ||
| 2 | Mark Jarvis | Vice Chair | ||
| 3 | Alison Dale | Treasurer | ||
| 4 | Helen Gale | Secretary |
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Matthew James Brown (CEO)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Mr Mark Jarvis Full name(s) Rev David James Cundill Position (eg Chair Vice Chair Secretary, Chair, etc) Date 10[th] May 2021
| Section B Balance sheet | Section B Balance sheet | Section B Balance sheet | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Guidance No | Unrestricted funds |
Restricted income funds |
Endowment funds |
Total this year |
Total last year |
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| £ | £ | £ | £ | £ | ||
| Fixed assets | F01 | F02 | F03 | F04 | F05 | |
| Intangible assets(Note 15) | B01 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Tangible assets(Note 14) | B02 | 318 | - | - | 318 | 423 |
| Heritage assets(Note 16) | B03 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Investments(Note 17) | B04 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total fixed assets | B05 | 318 | - | - | 318 | 423 |
| Current assets | ||||||
| Stocks(Note 18) | B06 | - | - | - | ||
| Debtors(Note 19) | B07 | 2,763 | - | - | 2,763 | 4,065 |
| Investments(Note 17.4) | B08 | - | - | - | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand(Note 24) | B09 | 8,714 | - | - | 8,714 | 2,148 |
| Total current assets | B10 | 11,477 | - | - | 11,477 | 6,213 |
| Creditors: amounts falling due within oneyear(Note 20) |
B11 | 1,726 | - | - | 1,726 | 2,145 |
| Net current assets/(liabilities) | B12 | 9,751 | - | 9,751 | 4,068 | |
| Total assets less current liabilities | B13 | 10,069 | - | - | 10,069 | 4,491 |
| Creditors: amounts falling due after oneyear(Note 20) |
B14 | - | - | - | ||
| Provisions for liabilities | B15 | - | - | - | - | - |
| Total net assets or liabilities | B16 | 10,069 | - | - | 10,069 | 4,491 |
| Funds of the Charity | ||||||
| Endowment funds(Note 27) | B17 | - | - - 10,069 - |
- | ||
| Restricted income funds (Note 27) | B18 | - | - | |||
| Unrestricted funds | B19 | 10,069 | - | 4,491 | ||
| Revaluation reserve | B20 | |||||
| Total funds | B21 | 10,069 | - | - | 10,069 | 4,491 |
| Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees |
Signature | Print Name | Date of approval dd/mm/yyyy |
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| D Cundill | 16/06/2021 | |||||
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CC17a (Excel)
16/06/2021
CC17a IEx¢ell 1610612021
CC17a IEx¢ell 1610612021
CC17a IEx¢ell 1610612021
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner s Report Report to the trusteesl members of Reallty Youth Project On accounts for the year ended 31 August 2020 Charlty no (If any) 1111763 Set out on pages l -fo 1 I report to the tTUStees on my examination of the accounts of the above Laiity (Ihe Trust.) for the year ended 31108 12020. Responsibilities and As the tharity trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basls of report accounts in accordance with the Charrties Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trusfs accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in ryIng out my examinatlon, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5Xb) of the Act. Independent examlnerfs statement I have comtveted my examination. I confifm that no material matters have me to my attention (0heF>91O') in connection with the examination whith gives me eause to believe that in, any material respect." the accounting records there not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Act,. or the accounts did not ard viith the accounting reo)rds; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements )ncemirKJ the form and cA)ntent of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Retxirts) Regutations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems and have come auoss no other matters in connection with the examination to vthich attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understandirvJ of the accounts to be reached. . Please deletg the words in the brackets rf they do not apply. SIgn. Date: Namè: PETER HOLDRIDGE Relevant professlonal qualrfication(s) or body (if any): Fomier member of ICAEW Address: 25 Linden Avenue. countesth. Leics LE8 5PG
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here detalls of any Items that the examiner wishes to dlsclose.