# **Ivybridge Youth for Christ Annual Report September 2019 - August 2020** 




## **Chair’s Report for Ivybridge Youth for Christ** 

This year has been a year of two halves - the circumstances changed but the mission stayed the same. 

From September 2019 to February 2020 schools were open and the clubs operated with regular attendees.  Detached work was going well with the Youth bus being the focal point for outreach in three villages. 

From March to August 2020, due to the Covid-19 pandemic, appropriate teaching, games and activities were adapted as contact had to be on-line or limited to one-to-one or small groups, following safeguarding guidance and obtaining parental consent. 

## **Kate Duckering Chair** 

## **Director’s Report** 

Well, what a year that was!  Ivybridge Youth for Christ was reaching out in many ways – through our work in schools, our outreach on the youth bus and our work with a local church youth group.  Then suddenly, everything changed during the Spring term and we reached the point where government restrictions due to Covid-19 took hold. 

Our last social engagement before lockdown was to witness the socially distanced blessing of the marriage of 2 of our wonderful volunteers, Sophie and Matt.  It was a privilege to be a part of their day. 

Lockdown saw us offer our support to Ivybridge Community College, primary schools, and the local police should they need us in any way. We were also glad to be able to volunteer with Ivybridge Foodbank by being part of the team collecting donated food from the supermarket during the lockdown period.  Quick adaptation of working methods was needed, and we were happy to lead lots of youthwork online during this period. 

I hope you enjoy reading about some of our exploits!  We have split the report in 2 halves as the lockdown in March 2020 changed everything. 



We are grateful to our supporters who have stuck by us and encouraged us through this period.  We couldn’t have done it without them. 

## **’ – ‘ ‘ Youth and Children s Work September 19 to March 20** 

## - Rock Solid (School Years 7 9) at Ivybridge Community College (ICC) 

Rock Solid is a club for younger pupils to find a warm welcome, participate in some fun activities and engage in learning about life and faith.  As always, the club was promoted at the Year 7 Clubs Fayre at ICC where we were warmly welcomed by the school staff and well-received by the pupils. 

This year saw shorter lunchtimes introduced by the College, as well as new child protection protocol surrounding the collection of our team from College Reception.  This meant that our running time was limited at Rock Solid, and activities had to be kept short. 

Sessions covered a _wide variety of topics_ including Loneliness, Peer Pressure, Social Life, Loyalty (looking at the story of Ruth and Naomi), Church, Light and Darkness (Star Wars), Self-Care, Identity, Advent, Christmas, New Year’s Resolutions, The Influence of Technology, Money, Why Isn’t God Obvious? Science & Faith, Fame, Partying and Does God Speak? 

In the Autumn term, one member said that before he came to Rock Solid, he had been experiencing bouts of depression, but now he doesn’t anymore and that he thinks it’s because of his attendance at Rock Solid. 

It was great that 4 members of our Rock Solid group _attended Geek Factory_ – an indoor games and activities event (both traditional and hi-tech) run by South West Youth Ministries (SWYM) during the Autumn half-term. They thoroughly enjoyed it.  This backed up the teaching of the group by letting young people know it was okay to be different from the crowd. 

40 different young people accessed Rock Solid during this academic year and in the six weeks prior to COVID-19 restrictions we averaged just over 11 young people per session. 



I appreciated help from Phil Blunt and Rev. Mark Lawrence from Ivybridge Methodist Church who have supported our sessions at the school. 

## Orbit Christian Union (School Years 10+) at Ivybridge Community College 

In September 2019, our older group finally had a new name, a new room and a new supervising teacher which was a _wonderful answer to prayer._ The group grew slowly with the total attending being 12, mostly girls. 

We covered topics including Materialism (Lk. 12), Identity (Psalm 139), Service (Luke 13), Freedom (Hebrews 12), Who is Jesus? Worship, Celebration, Generosity, Fasting, Simplicity, Christmas, Solitude, Silence, Submission and Service.  The latter sessions were based on the book Celebration of Discipline by Richard Foster.  The young people requested sessions on Eternal Life and Heaven. 

One member started her own Bible study group at ICC on a Tuesday lunchtime. 

Rev. Mark Lawrence and his wife Carolyn from Ivybridge Methodist Church helped with the group and I am grateful to them. 

The schools shut just before the National Lockdown which meant the clubs ceased in person at that point. 



Rock Solid The Bridge Project 



## – The Bridge Project (TBP) at Ivybridge Skatepark Friday evenings 

The costs of running a ‘party bus’ for The Bridge Project are quite substantial and I was grateful to spend some time at Ivybridge Co-op, Glanvilles Mill to receive the final cheque for £5,787.60 and meet the staff and customers as they promoted their Community Fund and Membership scheme. 

In November, I attended an Extraordinary General Meeting (EGM) where the decision was taken to close Ivybridge Street Pastors (and Prayer Pastors) from the end of 2019.  I gave testimony about the work of Ivybridge Street Pastors and the support they’ve been to The Bridge Project at their Thanksgiving service held in February 2020. Some of the Street Pastors have kindly _switched to volunteering_ with TBP. 

In early 2020, TBP Ivybridge met every Friday until lockdown.  There was some terribly wet and windy weather, and the _bus really came into its own._ We regularly saw 12-25 young people per week.  Wet evenings saw the lower numbers.  This allowed former Street Pastors who became TBP volunteers to reacquaint themselves with our project and for some younger, newer youth, to get accustomed to the bus. 

Regular contact led to some _interesting conversations_ with young people as they share about their lives and ask us questions about our faith. 

Just in the first 6-week period of 2020, the project engaged with over 65 different young people. 

The big news prior to lockdown was that the bus was finally professionally cleaned and _rebranded_ in February 2020.  It looks great. 

The Bridge Project had to cease immediately when lockdown was announced.  Given the drop-in nature of the work, we did not have consent forms for most of the young people, so communication was very difficult. 



## - Future plans Mentoring 

In response to some of the contacts made at The Bridge Project, we started to think about _developing a mentoring programme_ to support young people.  We are grateful to Ian Hammond (Ivybridge Salvation Army) who gave us advice and we held an interest meeting for potential mentors in March. 

We acknowledged that mentoring could take many forms for young people such as setting goals in life and being accountable to someone for progress made in reaching those goals. 

## – Future Plans Social Media 

We have also looked at the possibility of starting a YouTube channel for young people to _continue conversations started at The Bridge Project_ and to inspire them in a fun way to make good choices.  I met with 2 potential volunteers and made contact with Ben Cutting – National Youth for Christ’s Digital Evangelist who offered advice and support.  I also attended a training webinar led by Camberley Youth for Christ on the use of Instagram.  We have an active Facebook page, and this has been our main social media outlet to connect with young people and supporters so far.  We recognise, however, that young people don’t tend to use Facebook as much anymore. 

## – The Bridge Project at South Brent Rec Thursday evenings 

The Bridge Project South Brent returned following the Summer 2019 break with _new ground rules_ in place to help prevent some of the challenging behaviour we had been experiencing prior to the break. We regularly saw up to 19 young people per week even in bad weather. Young people often tried to push against the limits, but we stuck to our strict behaviour policy leaving the location early on occasions when disruptive and disrespectful behaviour became too much of a threat.  I have contacted the local police to build a bridge with them which resulted in some good conversations and a visit by a local police officer.  Just prior to lockdown, it felt like we had broken the back of some bad behaviour, _built up trust_ and seen some of last summer’s regulars returning. 

I delivered a _safeguarding training event_ in October 2019 which several volunteers, including an Ivybridge team member attended. 



The community of South Brent did a great job in November 2019 helping us _raise funds_ for The Bridge Project at an event that built bridges with local people and raised about £300 via breakfasts and a silent auction.  We also had a further donation of £200 from one of our volunteer’s place of work. 

## The Bridge Project in Yealmpton Tuesday evenings, monthly 

Rev. Mark Lawrence approached me in September 2019 asking to use the bus in Yealmpton for outreach on the high street for a trial period until Christmas.  The 4 trips out for the bus saw varying results, _good community contact_ and some young people engaging. The trial continued in 2020 with numbers up to 13 per week following promotion on the Yealmpton Village Group Facebook page and members of Shine Holbeton attending.  From our 7 outings we have had contact with 27 different young people. 

Yealmpton Parish Council agreed to support the project to the sum of £25 per session with the eventual aim to deliver the work weekly. This was seen by villagers as important given that the Yo Yo Youth Club has closed.  This was just prior to Lockdown. 

– - SHINE! (School Yrs 2 6) at Holbeton Primary School 

Shine Holbeton was a _joy to run_ from Autumn 2019 until Lockdown. 

We had contact with 10 different children over the weeks with 8 attending regularly.  Helen felt inspired to lead the year’s activities based on the theme of Animals in the Bible. 

Helen led an assembly for the school – promoting the annual Operation Christmas Child Shoebox Appeal.  It was great to speak to all the pupils including some former members of Shine.  Around _10 boxes were donated_ as a result. 

The Minecraft Bible proved a _hugely successful resource_ with one boy occasionally returning to the club because of it.  Minecraft is a very popular computer game where people create scenes with cubes.  The Minecraft Bible tells lots of the Bible stories in a format that is similar in style. 

Helen ran another assembly in November, this time telling the children about her work with the Roma Community in Romania and 



the links that her church has.  She challenged the children to think _who they could be kind to_ in this country using the story of the Good Samaritan and she was able to share her experience of serving God in an area of poverty. 

Christmas sessions were well received and varied.  The Advent session saw the children open 24 different boxes on an advent tree with tasks, questions or games inside each box all connecting to the theme of advent.  They enjoyed a Christmas craft session and thought about how, like Mary, God has a purpose for them. 

Two of the members have been along to the bus in Yealmpton and really enjoyed visiting it. 

– - SHINE! (School Years 3 6) at Newton Ferrers Primary School 

Shine Newton Ferrers restarted in September 2019 with 8 members including some new ones. 

The terrible weather affected the first term by limiting our ‘run around’ tine at the end of the school day before we start other activities. 

However, Shine Newton Ferrers particularly enjoyed the advent session, as well as biscuit making and making nativity jigsaws for Christmas. 

The school delayed the start of clubs after Christmas and so it was late January before Shine was able to return.  However, it was short lived due to Covid-19 restrictions and our Easter mosaics were only half finished. 



Shine Newton Ferrers     JAM Advent Session 



## – – – – JAM (School Yrs 5 13) Newton Ferrers Sunday evenings 

Sadly, in September 2019 Rev Anne Legge was on sick leave following her cancer diagnosis and so _JAM moved location_ from The Rectory to the church.  The group missed Anne terribly but were grateful for the support from Rev Joe Lannon, Matt Gorton and various other volunteers.  JAM continued to have a membership from 5 different schools that all mix well. 

JAM followed a new plan to meet _more regularly_ ; this worked well with relationships really starting to bond.  One session was held on the Youth for Christ bus which the people who came enjoyed!  The advent session was well-received with activities hidden in an advent tree. 

Four members of JAM joined Rock Solid for the half-term event led by SWYM called _Geek Factory_ in Plymouth.  The young people had the chance to use a 3D printer, virtually reality headsets and to play various computer and traditional games.  Helen was able to talk oneto-one (within eyeshot of other youth leaders) with one young person who was experiencing several difficult situations.  This continues to show the value of trips. 

Although Helen was unable to offer a trip to the Innocence Conference in 2019, 2 of the girls who went last year booked and went to the event on their _own initiative_ which is hugely encouraging. 

We encouraged young people to attend Prebendary Anne Legge’s retirement service of thanksgiving in February.  Holy Cross Church was packed, and it was a _wonderful reflection of her ministry_ .  This happened shortly before Lockdown. 

## Primary School Assemblies 

_Cornwood Primary School_ : In October, my assembly theme matched their _World Mental Health Day_ celebrations perfectly without me even knowing.  I led another assembly in February about the _Christian influence of the Cadbury family_ who started the famous chocolate company.  As ever, the school staff were very friendly and the children very engaged. 



_The Erme Primary School_ : I was pleased to join Rev. Mark Lawrence at an assembly in November.  This was a _great opportunity_ to see pupils and staff again in a school that I had previously had a lot of contact with. 

_High Street Primary School, Stonehouse_ : It was an honour to help with Open the Book Assemblies in Stonehouse, Plymouth in October, December and February.  It was a real treat to return to a school that I used to serve in the 1990’s.  The children were so _receptive_ and loved the format. 

_Manor Primary School:_ Helen and I led a group of Year 3’s and 4’s (about 90 in total, all aged 7-9) in December the Christmas theme of The Incarnation as well as the theme of The Trinity.  We used various activities such as the song Jesus Superhero, a game of sticking the baby Jesus in the manger as well as fielding questions.  The children were asking some very _deep questions_ and we had to stop them as we ran out of time.  They would have carried on for a while!!!! 

## Easter Experience 

After a successful inaugural year in 2019, the Easter Experience was due to run again in the run up to Easter 2020.  Having met and prepared considerably for this, we were disappointed that this was cancelled due to COVID-19 sanctions. 

## Air Training Corps opportunity 

I attended a session of the Air Training Corps cadets with Rev Mark Lawrence, the Chaplain, in December and _shared my testimony_ with the young people.  There was a possibility of getting involved as Chaplain on Mark’s departure, however the Air Training Corps Padre (ATC) opportunity now been offered to Rev. Paul Hinckley from St. John’s Church as the ATC would prefer an ‘ordained’ person. 

_And so, as you can see, from September to March, the work was thriving.  Existing ministries were looking at some remarkably interesting topics, enjoying exciting trips and engaging with varied activities related to the Christian faith.  We were active in more schools than the previous year and The Bridge Project was busy meeting with young people not just in 2 but now 3 locations.  The bus had been rebranded and it felt like a new start._ 



_And yet, as March went on, it became increasingly clear that things were going to change.  As of 23 March 2020, we all got the instruction to ‘stay at home’; youth work as we knew it ceased overnight and we wondered how we would cope as a charity.  And yet, as we entered this historic time, we slowly adapted and found new ways to work.  Exciting, daunting, tiring but worthwhile._ 

## **’ – ‘ ‘ Youth and Children s Work March 20 to August 20** 

## - LOCKDOWN ROCK SOLID 

In May, we visited Ivybridge Community College armed with a box of chocolates and a card for the staff and pupils in the Educare scheme for keyworkers.  They were very _well received_ ! 

A member of staff agreed to put the offer of spiritual support and the chance to join with Rock Solid and Orbit online in the school bulletin which young people were receiving at home. 

With great joy, we were able to _resume Rock Solid_ on Zoom in June. We are extremely grateful to Trudi Massey, from Catalyst Youth Project in Tavistock who volunteered with our Rock Solid team while on furlough. This was a real answer to prayer. 

In the summer term, we were able to deliver 6 sessions of Rock Solid Online.  We had 3 regular members (all boys) and occasional contact with their siblings (mostly girls).  Games were played, challenges were set and support was given during a tricky time for all. 

The group has been going well with _friendships being formed_ as a result.  I suggested some online content for them to watch over the summer break.  Our final task as leaders was to deliver a chocolate prize to the winner of the online games and activities.  Needless to say, the young person was very happy with it! 

## - LOCKDOWN ORBIT 

Similarly, Orbit restarted online in June with 4 young people joining in at various times.  This group had mainly Christian members and we tried to encourage them in their witness to their peers.  To help their discipleship I recommended watching some online summer festivals including the 



Creation Fest ‘On Air’ Watch Parties.  With Zoom not working we watched together on Monday evenings via Facebook.   The _content was excellent._ 

I am grateful to Trudi Massey and Samantha Cooper for their help with this online club.  Sam is a former IYFC volunteer looking to start a Youth for Christ ministry in Plymouth. 

## - - LOCKDOWN THE BRIDGE PROJECT, IVYBRIDGE 18+ GROUP 

It was difficult to see a way to work with The Bridge Project youth as we don’t tend to have contact details for them given the detached nature of the work.  However, I did have contact with some of the older youth (over 18) and this led to a weekly online group to stay connected with them.  We _talked about_ Black Lives Matter, transgender issues, things to be thankful for during lockdown and an occasional look at the Gospel of Luke.  Once lockdown eased, we were able to go for walks (socially distanced of course!) and celebrated a member’s 21[st] birthday at a local café. 

## - - LOCKDOWN THE BRIDGE PROJECT, IVYBRIDGE ONLINE 

As time went on, contacts with parents we knew in the community were made and we were able to arrange consent for 5 youth (under 18’s) to have a separate online group for their age.  This younger group met for the first time online in May.  We had ice-breaker questions and played games.  Five young people took part over the lockdown period although not all found it easy to stay engaged in this way due to technology problems and limited attention span.  We held ongoing competitions and the prizes that we delivered were all related to The Bridge Project such as hot chocolate sachets and marshmallows.  The overall winner received a personalised Bridge Project mug that she was very pleased with.  The online nature of this work meant that young people who were isolated at home had chance to _connect with friends and youth leaders._ 

I am grateful to the volunteers who helped during this period including Sara Hladkij, Jenny Merriman and the newly married Matt Hill who led a quiz. 



## - - LOCKDOWN EASING THE BRIDGE PROJECT, IVYBRIDGE BACK OUTSIDE 

Finally, on June 27[th] , following extensive research into the National Youth Agency’s (NYA) Covid-19 guidelines, and after writing a risk assessment, The Bridge Project, Ivybridge was back outside, meeting with 10 young people on this occasion. 

At that stage, NYA guidelines advised that it wasn’t safe to use the bus or give out refreshments, but we could chat with them. 

We saw our _regulars return_ and a _few new faces_ .  We continued to perform risk assessments as the restrictions eased and we were regularly in contact with the National Youth Agency to get the best advice.  From mid-July, we were able to _serve refreshments_ and offer plastic chairs to sit on.  We sprayed chairs, wore masks when making drinks, wore gloves or used hand sanitiser regularly and maintained social distancing.  The young people have yet to return to actually going onto the bus. 

During Lockdown, some of the The Bridge Project volunteers and myself took part in Emotional Logic’s ‘Journey to Hope’ Ministry course using the WhatsApp platform.  This was useful in addressing our own emotional wellbeing as well as thinking about helping others with theirs. 



The prize and the rebranded Bridge Project bus 



## - LOCKDOWN THE BRIDGE PROJECT, SOUTH BRENT 

Given that our staff don’t live in South Brent, there was little chance of seeing any of the young people during the strictest part of Lockdown. I cycled over once and called on the door of several volunteers but didn’t see any of the young people.  We did not have contact details and so could not offer online youth work. 

## - - LOCKDOWN EASING THE BRIDGE PROJECT, SOUTH BRENT BACK OUTSIDE 

It was, therefore, a great moment on June 26[th] when the Bridge Project was able to _restart_ in South Brent, engaging with 6 young people and a parent.  As with Ivybridge, risk assessments evolved with time and Government guidance was observed with care which meant the bus was off limits. 

We felt it important to continue throughout the summer holidays rather than revert to ‘term time only’ as the need to maintain a presence and gather momentum after a 3-month break was clear with the _numbers of young people increasing_ .  Over the summer months, around 10-15 young people visited per week.  Challenging behaviour continued to be an issue at times, but we were able to have some positive conversations, nonetheless. 

I am grateful to our volunteers Margaret Smith and Gill Bedford who kept things going by doing detached work for us while staff were on leave for two weeks. Most of our other volunteers in South Brent have had to stop, reduce their hours, or shield due to Covid-19 so we were very grateful for their additional support given during this season. 

## - LOCKDOWN THE BRIDGE PROJECT, YEALMPTON AND DEVONPORT 

The trial at Yealmpton came to a stop with Lockdown.  We hadn’t built up sufficient connections to continue effectively.  Plans for two outreach dates in Devonport (Plymouth) in April also had to be postponed due to the Lockdown. 



## – LOCKDOWN SHINE! HOLBETON 

We were in the middle of an Easter project when the school closed a week earlier than we expected.  When Lockdown initially hit, the School Administrator kindly agreed to forward Easter cards and crafts to Shine members from the team. 

At the end of the school year, Helen delivered a _package of goodies_ and Shine books to the Year 6 leaver at Holbeton as well as greetings cards and the unfinished Easter craft filled with sweets for the other members of Shine. 

The year finished with the exciting news that Shine could restart in September with Key Stage 2 able to form their own bubble.  This was fantastic news and we looked forward to working with the children again. 

## – LOCKDOWN SHINE! NEWTON FERRERS 

As with Holbeton, Newton Ferrers School was closed to us a week earlier than we expected.  Again, Helen sent the children Easter cards and an Easter craft via the School.  We had feedback from 2 parents to say how much their _children appreciated_ them, and one sent a photo of the completed craft. 

Helen hatched a plan for the traditional Year 6 Leavers Party to happen online and was grateful for the help of the school who delivered the squirty cream, goodies and Shine books to the Year 6 Leavers.  It was such a _fun event,_ and we were grateful for help from Jean, one of the volunteers.  We played games and encouraged them to keep seeking opportunities to develop their faith.  We played PieFace and parents pied the children.  This was brilliant to watch!  We got them to bring something from Shine and something for their new school and _prayed for their futures_ whilst they held them. 

Helen finished off the Easter mosaic crosses that the group had started just prior to lockdown and these were also delivered to the school.  The rest of the group receive them just before the summer holidays. 



## - LOCKDOWN JAM 

Sadly, Preb. Anne Legge passed away just a couple of weeks after her retirement service and just as lockdown started.  As a member of our Council of Reference and a good friend to us, she will be _greatly missed_ .  Her funeral took place in Honiton during the Covid-19 restrictions, so the retirement service was a fitting farewell to a very brave lady. 

Due to the timing, Helen was unable to lead a group session in person to reflect on Anne’s loss with the young people.  However, our first zoom session (see below) concluded with a prayer time and we lit _candles in memory_ of Anne and prayed for Tim, her husband. 

Lockdown meant that plans for JAM to enjoy another sleepover and a trip to the Easter Experience in Ivybridge were also shelved. 

Once Lockdown happened, we realised that JAM was one group that we could continue with immediately using technology.  Helen researched the safe way to do this via Zoom.  Parents gave consent to this online method of working and as is good practice, there are always 2 adults at each meeting.  Helen undertook an NSPCC training course in online safety.  Parents and young people alike seemed incredibly grateful for this opportunity to keep meeting.  It was a steep learning curve, but as time went on, new skills with Zoom were developed such as using the ‘whiteboard’, holding polls and stopping young people annotating on the shared screens! 

JAM met on a weekly basis from March to the end of July.  The first session focused on dealing with anxiety.  Helen observed that most young people didn’t actually seem too anxious, the main issue seemed to be boredom.  The second session therefore focused on . _living well – using your talents_ 

National Youth for Christ created sessions for every week of lockdown and apart from during Easter, we used them as a basis for the club.  The subjects were varied and included Keep Your Focus on Jesus, Generosity, Serving, Looking After God’s World. 

Helen was grateful for help with the Zoom sessions from Rev Alan Ryan, Matt Gorton, Rev. Dr. Joe Lannon and Jane Barnett. 

One encouragement: following a session on remaining in Jesus, young people were set a challenge to get close to Jesus in different 



ways, 2 of the 3 fed back positively.  One member had spent the whole week doing a picture of Noah’s Ark.  Another had stuck post it notes around her bedroom and prayed for people when she spotted them.  Both girls reported that this had _helped them engage_ with the Lord during the week. 

During the summer term, Helen and Elis were able to join Rev Alan Ryan, his wife and the Church Administrator at a socially distanced presentation of gifts and cards to Matt Gorton, who moved onto to Kingsbridge where he will be a Church Curate. 

One of the most impactful Zoom sessions was based on Jeremiah 29:11 about God having good plans for us. Helen, and her volunteer Jane, were joined by Emily, a trainee youth worker at Holy Trinity Brompton, London who Helen had met on holiday last year.  She shared a _powerful testimony_ and the group really enjoyed her guest appearance! 

Jane kindly purchased _Holding Crosses_ for each member of JAM and Shine and staff spent an afternoon delivering the crosses to 6 children.  It was wonderful to see them face to face and we had a cup of tea in the garden of one member with her parents.  This was at a time when this was legal!  Getting to know families better has been a real blessing of the lockdown period. 

In June, there was a session about poverty using material from Tearfund (via Youth for Christ).  The young people were challenged to take part in The Climb 2020, climbing their staircases a set number of times a day, equivalent to a challenge of their choice.  Helen and one young person completed the challenge, opting to climb the equivalent of the Four Highest Peaks in the U.K. within 2 weeks.  It was tough, _but we raised over £765 for Tearfund_ . 

Our final Zoom session focussed on Staying Fresh in Our Walk with Jesus. On that occasion, only one member was able to be there.  It was an excellent opportunity to _engage on a deeper level_ .  Helen has a resource called ‘Swap Journals’ from Youthscape that she bought with this young person in mind back in November.  There are 2 journals that you work through together and swap to discuss different things such as Friendships, Power and Jesus.  Plans were made for this one-to-one work to take place in a public setting.  The first sessions have gone well. 



JAM finished for the academic year at the end of July with an outdoor face to face meeting held according to the guidelines at the time.  A risk assessment was made to ensure we were following all of the appropriate measures.  Traditionally we have held a barbecue as our end of year event but given the restrictions, and at the suggestion of one of the members, we had McDonalds take away instead!  Prizes were awarded for the challenges set during lockdown and each member who took part received a Youth for Christ Go Colour book to keep them _engaged with their faith_ throughout the summer. 


Lockdown JAM Activity 


Lockdown Filming an Assembly 

## LOCKDOWN - ASSEMBLIES 

We worked with Rev. Dr. Joe Lannon to contribute to a video assembly that was sent to 6 local primary schools, including Holbeton and Newton Ferrers, home of our Shine clubs and Cornwood where we provide assemblies on a regular basis.  We provided the minisermon and the assembly received some positive feedback. 

_Lockdown changed all of our lives and we had to adapt the work of Ivybridge Youth for Christ greatly.  There were some incredibly special moments within the shock that we all felt.  To be able to adapt the work of many of our clubs has been a privilege.  JAM met for 17 weeks in a row and one parent let us know that it made all the difference to their child’s life in Lockdown.  Another parent told us that their children really appreciated the packs delivered to Shine members.  This was great encouragement during times of difficulty. The Bridge Project re-started due to ‘chance’ meetings with those in the community and whilst it was great to offer online activities for a small number, it was very exciting to get back outside in June._ 



## Ivybridge Youth Venue 

Ivybridge Salvation Army have taken responsibility for managing the Ivybridge Youth Venue building from August 2020 and we explored the potential to use the building for The Bridge Project if bad weather and social distancing guidelines prevent us from effectively supporting young people outside or on the bus. 

## **Behind the Scenes!** 

The work with young people can only take place because of the great support behind the scenes.  This year more than ever, has seen us have to adapt and work in different ways due to Lockdown. 

## Trustees 

Due to Lockdown, the Trustees held the AGM for Sep 2018 – Aug 2019 on 24 June 2020 on Zoom, 3 months after it was originally planned. 

We are grateful to Sophie Hill who has agreed to train with Sharon English to be our new bookkeeper.  Sophie has gained some experience in her role at Ivybridge Accounting. The handover process has started and Sharon has kindly agreed to support Sophie for as long as is necessary. Sophie was introduced at the AGM. 

Carole and Mark Dowling stepped down as Trustees at this AGM and we are grateful for the input and friendship they have given us over the years. 

During Lockdown, significantly more Trustee meetings were held than normal and were held via Zoom. 

## Volunteers 

We could not function without our supportive and fantastic volunteers. To thank them we tried something new just before Christmas 2019. We held a Thank You Drop-In with plenty of good coffee, mince pies and cream.  It proved popular and I’m sure, Coronavirus permitting, it will be something we repeat in future. 



## Prayer 

Our weekly prayer meetings continued, being held Wednesday mornings in the Ivybridge Youth for Christ office and then on Zoom once Covid-19 hit.  They have been a source of great encouragement and blessing. 

Our staff have been part of the Ivybridge Church Leaders’ Prayer Meeting this year, a great chance to pray for the life of the town and each other’s ministries.  The new vicar for St. John’s Church, Ivybridge, Rev. Paul Hinckley joined us all for the first time via Zoom in May.  We look forward to working together with Paul in future. 

We were also thrilled to be part of the National Day of Prayer for National Youth for Christ on May 1 via Zoom.  This coincided with their initiative ‘Pray through May’ which was an excellent addition to the year. 

## Fundraising 

The year kicked off with a busy period of fundraising with the Cambodia Taster Evening raising over £300.  It was an informative evening accompanied by delicious food.  We are grateful to Kate Duckering, Myers Cooper and Collette Grayling for their input into this cultural experience. 

The Annual ‘Party in the Park’ followed and was a great opportunity to showcase The Bridge Project bus whilst raising £176 in sales of drinks and cakes. 

In January, we were grateful to Maureen and Bruce Scoble, who hosted a Fundraising Coffee Morning and Bring & Buy Sale which raised £205. This was a great way to start the new year and to meet friends and supporters, old and new. 

Fundraising had to change with Lockdown.  We adapted swiftly to take our annual quiz online via Zoom. Twenty-two households took part including our winner who was based in the U.S.A!  Some teams creatively used technology to link with family in other places!  We were grateful to raise £375.  We repeated the event in July with 29 people attending and £175 raised.  Volunteers, Matt and Sophie Hill supported us by devising the quiz and Matt was the quizmaster. We 



are grateful to all who attended and donated and especially to Matt and Sophie for their time and effort. 

## Training 

2019-20 has proved a bumper year for training.  I’ve already mentioned the Emotional Logic training but there were plenty of other opportunities, particularly during lockdown. 

Helen had the privilege of attending the National Youth Work Conference in Birmingham in November.  A weekend of inspiring teaching and reflection. 

I enjoyed meeting people from around the world and worshipping with the Youth for Christ family at the National Youth for Christ Conference in Manchester in January.  While I was there, I was interviewed by Premier Christian Radio where I shared a youth work story and the testimony of how I came to faith. 

I attended the all-day Methodist District Safeguarding Training Day in Exeter to get valuable updates that will help me deliver safeguarding training to our volunteers in future.  There were informative sessions on Supporting Male Survivors of Sexual Abuse and on Modern Slavery, Human Trafficking and County Lines. 

National Youth for Christ’s Schools’ Department offered some excellent online training during this Lockdown.  Topics varied from Working With and Equipping Young People in the 6[th] form, Chaplaincy and Relationtionships and Sex Education. 

Helen and I attended the ‘It’s Your Move’ training provided by Scripture Union to consider how to support pupils who transition from primary to secondary school (Yr. 6-7) 

Helen accessed a Creationfest youthworkers’ training session promoting Virtual Reality and Augmented Reality Evangelism. 

Elis attended a National Youth Leaders gathering online to get an idea of the how other youth workers are adapting across the country. As restrictions eased, many young people nationally were becoming less engaged with online activities, especially once they were able to 



see their friends outside.  They were back at school or able to resume some of their sporting clubs. 

Elis attended the opening session for the SWYM professional development day with Pete Wynter, Keira Phyo and others talking about the Social Justice issues around at the time. 

Elis had time for further study during Lockdown, using his time to catch up with his reading on various topics including Contemplative Youthwork, Mentoring, Science and Faith and Church Unity and others. 

Kate, Helen, and I attended the National Youth for Christ Focus Day online where we enjoyed worship, a talk by Neil O’Boyle and some breakout groups - Income Development and Leadership.  The afternoon saw the launch of the latest Youth for Christ research findings ‘Z-A of Faith and Spirituality’ produced from a survey of 1001 young people aged 11-18. 

The final conference of the year was run by Youthscape and was called ‘What Now?’.  Helen and I joined them looking back at ‘What Just Happened’ and how we have had to adapt during Covid19.  There were sessions about youthwork issues related to this current season and a workbook which has proved both invaluable for evaluating the last few months and for looking ahead to the future. 

## Networking 

The South West Cluster of Youth for Christ Centre Directors continued to be a source of encouragement meeting both in person and on Zoom. 

Elis continues to attend the Churches Together in Plymouth Enabling Group as the representative for youth and children’s ministry and has been able to promote GLOW youth events and the Plymouth Youth for Christ Interest Meeting. 

During Lockdown, Elis had a Zoom meeting with other youth workers from around Devon (some Christian, some secular) to discuss signposting ideas and youth provision for young people. 



## The Office 

After 13 weeks of working from home, it became increasingly difficult for our staff to operate effectively.  This was not just the impractical nature of working from home (e.g. no study or dining room) but also the volume of online groups and meetings that increased to such an extent that another venue was needed to run them from.  Thanks to the kindness of a supporter, we were able to move into an office located at The Watermark in Ivybridge for a month prior to finally being admitted back into our office at Ivybridge Methodist Church. This temporary office space made the world of difference to the effectiveness of our outreach and we remain grateful to the person who enabled this to happen. 

## Plymouth Youth for Christ 

Plans are afoot to develop a Youth for Christ ministry in Plymouth to be led by Alex and Sam Cooper (previous volunteers with Ivybridge Youth for Christ).  Their interest meeting was postponed as Lockdown commenced but thankfully on June 22[nd] , they held the 

meeting via Zoom for about 20 people interested in their vision.  I was able to support this event along with Lydia Sings and Sophie Hill who shared testimony about how Youth for Christ ministries have had an impact on them them. 

## Media 

As well as the interview for Premier Radio, undertaken at National Conference, Elis gave an audio interview to the Ivybridge Wellbeing Podcast about The Bridge Project actually on the bus on February 7[th] .  It was aired a few weeks later and is available on Sound Cloud. 

I appeared on the ‘Lester Goes Live’ programme of Omnium Radio in Plymouth on Friday 13[th] March at 11.30 am.  Lester Jones is an Ivybridge resident who leads this online community radio station. 

## General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) 

We continue to streamline our practices with regard to personal data in line with the GDPR. 



## **Conclusion** 

**This academic year has proved to be the most challenging of all as, like the rest of the world, we have had to adapt to the impact of Covid-19.  We are grateful to God and to those that he has sent to support us, for the privilege of being able to continue serving in this important work of public benefit.  Many young people, and their families, have benefitted from our work of promoting and encouraging the Christian values of dignity, empowerment, and partnership.  We have continued to support schools and have helped young people to develop their physical, mental, and spiritual capabilities via online support, face to face lunchtime and after-school clubs and street-based youth work.  We have done all this so that young people may grow to full maturity as individuals, and that their condition of life may be improved.  Our support of Ivybridge Foodbank and our Tearfund ‘The Climb’ Fundraiser has also helped young people to relieve poverty through practical action and has eased some of the suffering in our community and in communities abroad during this difficult year.** 

**Elis Norton Director** 



## **Ivybridge Youth For Christ** 

## **Statement of Financial Activities (Including Income and Expenditure Account) For the Year Ended 31 August 2020** 

|**Unrestricted**<br>**£**<br>**Income and endowments from:**<br>Donations and Legacies<br>37,318<br>Charitable Activities<br>1,787<br>Investments<br>32<br>______<br>**Total Income**<br>39,137<br>**Expenditure On**<br>Charitable activities<br>31,737<br>______<br>**Total Expenditure**<br>31,737<br>**______**<br>**Net Income/ (expenditure)**<br>**7,400** <br>**Transfer between funds**<br>(1,078)<br>______<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**6,322**<br>**Reconcilation of funds:**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>6,981<br>______<br>**Total funds carried forward**<br>13,303<br>=====|**Restricted**<br>**Year Ended       Year Ended**<br>**31 Aug 20   31 Aug 19**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>7,667<br>44,985            39,991<br>1,080                2,867             12,027<br>-<br>32<br>10<br>______<br>_______         ______<br>8,747<br>47,884            52,028<br>13,540<br>45,277<br>46,565<br>______<br>_______<br>______<br>13,540<br>45,277<br>46,565<br>**______**<br>**_______**<br>**______**<br> **(4,793)**<br> **2,607**<br>**5,463**<br>1,078<br>-         -<br>_____<br>_____<br>____<br> **(3,715)2,607**<br>**5,463**<br>17,421<br>24,402           18,939<br>_______<br>________        ______<br>13,706<br>27,009            24,402<br>======<br>=======<br>=====|
|---|---|





## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 AUGUST 2020** 

|**2020**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**Fixed Assets**<br>Motor Vehicles<br>5,625<br>**Current Assets**<br>Debtors<br>1,342<br>1,312<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>21,145<br>16,202<br>_____<br>_____<br>22,487<br>17,514<br>**Creditors: Amounts falling**<br> (1,103)                                    (612)<br>**Due within one year**<br>**_____**<br>**_____**<br>**Net current assets**<br>21,384<br> <br>Total assets less current liabilities<br>27,009<br> <br>_____<br> <br>**Net assets**<br>27,009<br> <br>=====<br> <br>**Income Funds**<br>Unrestricted funds<br>13,303<br>Restricted funds<br>13,706<br> <br>_____<br>Total funds<br>27,009<br> <br>=====|**2019**<br>**£**<br>7,500<br> 16,902<br>24,402<br>_____<br>24,402<br>====<br>6,981<br>17,421<br>____<br>24,402<br>====|
|---|---|





## **Trustees** 

**Myers Cooper** became a trustee at the AGM in March 2019. He has worked in electrical engineering, software development and mission and church administration and is currently a company director. He has served in Christian youth work and church leadership and is now the executive director of Cambodian Communities out of Crisis. Myers is currently serving as Secretary. 

**Carole and Mark Dowling** became trustees in March 2017.  They have been involved with the Salvation Army in Ivybridge and Prayer Pastors.  They stepped down as Trustees at the AGM in June 2020. 

**Kate Duckering** joined the trustees in November 2012 and currently holds the post of Chair.  She is retired from her role in the human resources team at Torbay Hospital. Kate worships at Ivybridge Methodist Church and helps with the children’s work there. 

**Steve Harvey** rejoined the trustees in September 2018 being coopted onto the Board.  He is currently our named Treasurer, a person who our volunteer bookkeeper can turn to and is responsible to. Steve is a retired newspaper editor.  Steve worships at Yealmpton Methodist Church. 

**Dave Martin (Rev)** became a trustee at the AGM in March 2019. Dave is a retired Methodist Minister currently worshipping at Plymouth Methodist Central Hall. 

**Mignonne Thornton** – Min joined the team in March 2017 and is also an active volunteer with The Bridge Project.  Min worships at the Salvation Army in Ivybridge. 



## **Council of Reference** 

**Ian and Ruth Hammond (Lt)** are the leaders of the Salvation Army in Ivybridge. 

**Marian Langsford (Dr)** is a retired GP who worked in Ivybridge for over 20 years.  Marian worships at Living Well Church, Plympton. 

**Mark Lawrence (Rev)** is the current Minister for Ivybridge, Yealmpton and Bittaford Methodist Churches. 

**Jonny Libby** works primarily with students and young adults for Plymouth Methodist Central Hall having previously worked in banking.  He is passionate about his faith, family, food and football. 

**Jeff Stephenson (Dr)** is Medical Director at St Luke's Hospice Plymouth, where he has worked as a doctor for over 15 years. 

**Lois Stephenson (Dr)** Lois is a primary school teacher and has had a long interest in children and young people’s work.  Lois and Jeff worship at St Matthias Church, Plymouth. 

**Anne Legge (Preb.)** was Priest in Charge of the Yealm and Erme Mission Community (Newton Ferrers, Noss Mayo and Holbeton) and Rural Dean of Ivybridge Deanery.  Anne sadly passed away in March 2020.  We are grateful for the support she offered Ivybridge Youth for Christ. 

**Charity Number** :  1118117 **Charity Address** : Ivybridge Youth For Christ 16 Tom Maddock Gardens, Ivybridge  PL21 0WE 



**Charity Registration No. 1118117** 

## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

**TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 



**IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **CONTENTS** 

||**Page**|
|---|---|
|Charity Reference and Administrative Information|1|
|Trustees' Annual  Report|2 - 3|
|Independent Auditors Report|4|
|Statement of financial activities|5|
|Balance sheet|6|
|Statement of cash flows|7|
|Notes to the Financial Statements|8 - 15|





**IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION** 

|**Trustees**|Mrs K Duckering|
|---|---|
||Mr S Harvey|
||Mr M Cooper|
||Rev D Martin|
||Mrs M Thornton|
|**Director**|Mr E Norton|
|**Secretary**|Mr M Cooper|
|**Charity Number**|1118117|
|**Principal address**|16 Tom Maddock Gardens|
||Ivybridge|
||Devon|
||PL21 0WE|
|**Bankers**|Reliance Bank Limited|
||Faith House|
||23-24 Lovat Lane|
||London|
||EC3R 8EB|



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**IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2020. 

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the trusts constitution, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordnace with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable to UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)". 

## **Structure, governance and management** 

The charity was established by a constitution on 20 July 2006. 

The trustees who served during the year were: 

Mrs K Duckering Mr S Harvey Mr M Cooper Rev D Martin Mrs M Thornton Mr M Dowling Resigned 24/06/2020 Mrs C Dowling Resigned 24/06/2020 

Trustees are familiar with the work of the charity but are encouraged to read literature prepared regularly by the charity and attend events throughout the year. 

New trustees are invited and encouraged to attend these events and are placed on a probationary period to familiarise themselves with the charity and the context in which it operates. 

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the charity. 

The charity is administered by the board of trustees. The day to day running of the charity is overseen by Mr Elis Norton who attends board meetings to report to the trustees. 

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**TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **Objectives and activities** 

The charity's objects are to advance the Christian faith for the benefit of young people throughout the world and in particular the area of Ivybridge and its environs. 

The policies adopted in furtherance of these objectives are: 

- s Promote and encourage Christian values, including dignity, empowerment and partnership to all young people. 

- s The advancement of the education of children and young people through support and mentoring in schools, colleges and other educational establishments. 

- s Through lunchtime and after school clubs, street based youth work and other youth provision to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities, that they may grow to full maturity as individuals, and that their condition of life may be improved. 

- s To relieve poverty and sickness thereby demonstrating the Christian faith by promoting overseas service, education, practical action and working with those affected, either directly or through relevant relief agencies. 

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. 

## **Achievements and performance** 

The focus of the charity's activities continued to be advancing the Christian faith in the South Devon area. Activities undertaken by the charity focus around youth orientated projects for a wide variety of ages, in addition events are run to include adults and encouraging others to take up volunteer work with the youth. The charity also provides a role of supporting young people who are experiencing difficulties at home or school and giving them hope and reassurance. 

The number of people helped by the charity is estimated at 609. 

## **Financial Review** 

The charity is reliant on voluntary income and donations which totalled £44,985 (2019 - £39,991). The total expenditure for the year totalled £45,277 (2019 - £46,565). 

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between one and three months expenditure. The trustees considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funding may be raised. 

On behalf of the board of trustees 

Mrs K Duckering Date **Trustee** 

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**IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2020, which are set out on pages 5 to 15. 

## **Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Auditors** 

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity's gross income exceeds £25,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination being a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. 

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: 

- (i) examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; 

- (ii) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act: and 

- (iii) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. 

## **Basis of independent examiner's report** 

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement. 

## **Independent examiner's statement** 

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared accounts in accordance with Accounting and reporting by Charities 

I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015. 

In connection with my examination, no other matter except that referred to in the previous paragraph has come to my attention: 

- (a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: 

   - (i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and 

   - (ii) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act; 

   - have not been met or 

- (b) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

30 November 2020 **Mr S Wood FCCA (Honorary) Date Newton Abbot, Devon** 

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## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

|**Notes**<br>**Income and endowments from:**<br>Donations and legacies<br>**2**<br>Charitable activities<br>**3**<br>Investments<br>**4**<br>**Total Income**<br>**Expenditure on:**<br>Charitable activities<br>**5**<br>**Total expenditure**<br>**Transfer between funds**<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**Reconciliation of funds:**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>**Total funds carried forward**<br>**Net income / (expenditure)**|**Unrestricted**<br>**£**<br>37,318<br>1,787<br>32|**Restricted**<br>**£**<br>7,667<br>1,080|**Year**<br>**ended**<br>**31 Aug 20**<br>**£**<br>44,985<br>2,867<br>32<br>**47,884**<br>45,277<br>**45,277**<br>**2,607**<br>-<br>**2,607**<br>24,402<br>**27,009**|**Year**<br>**ended**<br>**31 Aug 19**<br>**£**<br>39,991<br>12,027<br>10|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||**39,137**|**8,747**||**52,028**|
||31,737|13,540||46,565|
||**31,737**|**13,540**||**46,565**|
||**7,400**<br>(1,078)|**(4,793)**<br>1,078||**5,463**<br>-|
||**6,322**|**(3,715)**||**5,463**|
||6,981|17,421||18,939|
||**13,303**|**13,706**||**24,402**|



The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. 

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. 

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## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **BALANCE SHEET** 

## **AS AT 31 AUGUST 2020** 

|**Notes**<br>**Fixed Assets**<br>Motor Vehicles<br>**9**<br>**Current Assets**<br>Debtors<br>**10**<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>**Creditors: Amounts falling**<br>**11**<br>**due within one year**<br>**Net current assets**<br>**Total assets less current liabilities**<br>**Net assets**<br>**Income Funds**<br>Unrestricted funds<br>Restricted funds<br>**12**<br>Total Funds<br>**13**<br>The financial statements were approved by the Board  on|**2020**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>5,625<br>1,342<br>21,145<br>22,487<br>(1,103)<br>21,384<br>27,009<br>27,009<br>13,303<br>13,706<br>27,009<br>06-Mar-21|**2019**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>7,500<br>1,312<br>16,202<br>17,514<br>(612)<br>16,902<br>24,402<br>24,402<br>6,981<br>17,421<br>24,402|**2019**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>7,500<br>1,312<br>16,202<br>17,514<br>(612)<br>16,902<br>24,402<br>24,402<br>6,981<br>17,421<br>24,402|
|---|---|---|---|
|||||
||||24,402|
||||24,402|
||||6,981<br>17,421|
||||24,402|
|||||



## **Trustee** 

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## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

|**Notes**<br>**Cash flows from operating activities**<br>Cash generated from operations<br>**14**<br>**Investing activities**<br>Purchase of tangible fixed assets<br>Interest received<br>**Net cash generated from/ (used in)**<br>**investing activities**<br>**Net cash used in financing activities**<br>**Net increase/ (decrease) in cash and**<br>**cash equivalents**<br>Cash and cash equivalents at the<br>beginning of year<br>**Cash and cash equivalents at the end**<br>**of year**|**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>4,911<br>7,795<br>-<br>(10,000)<br>32<br>10<br>32<br>(9,990)<br>-<br>-<br>4,943<br>(2,195)<br>16,202<br>18,397<br>21,145<br>16,202<br>**2020**<br>**2019**|
|---|---|
|||



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**NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **1 Accounting policies** 

## **Charity information** 

Ivybridge Youth for Christ is an unincorporated charity established by constitution in 2006. 

## **1.1 Basis of Preparation** 

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”), “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102, the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice as it applies from 1 January 2015. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. 

The accounts have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn. 

The accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £1. 

The accounts have been prepared on the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. 

## **1.2 Going concern** 

At the time of approving the accounts, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts. 

## **1.3 Charitable funds** 

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes. 

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the accounts. 

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity. 

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**NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **1 Accounting policies** 

## **(continued)** 

## **1.4 Incoming Resources** 

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received. 

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. 

All incoming resources are recognised once the charity has entitlement to the resources, it is certain that the resources will be received and the monetary value of incoming resources can be measured with sufficient reliability. 

Income from donations and grants, including capital grants, is included in incoming resources when these are receivable, except as follows: 

- when donors specify that donations and grants given to the charity must be used in future accounting periods, the income is deferred until those periods; and 

- when donors impose conditions which have to be fulfilled before the charity becomes entitled to use such income; 

the income is deferred and not included in incoming resources until the pre-conditions for use have been met. 

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, net of discounts, VAT and other sales related taxes. 

## Interest receivable: 

Interest receivable is included in investment income when it is receivable by the charitable company. 

## Rental income: 

Rent is received on a monthly basis and is recognised when due. 

Intangible income, comprising donated services, is included in incoming resources at a valuation which is an estimate of the financial cost borne by the donor where such a cost is quantifiable and measurable. No income is recognised when 

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**NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **1 Accounting policies** 

## **(continued)** 

## **1.5 Resources expended** 

Liabilities are recognised as resources expended as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on the accruals basis and includes irrecoverable VAT. Expenditure is allocated to categories either on a direct or a usage basis. 

Expenditure that is directly attributable to raising funds is included in the costs of generating funds. 

Expenditure attributable to meeting the aims and objectives, including the support costs, is included in charitable activities. 

## **1.6 Cash and cash equivalents** 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. 

## **1.7 Financial instruments** 

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. 

Financial instruments are recognised when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. 

Financial assets are offset, with the net amounts presented in the accounts when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

## **Basic financial assets** 

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. 

## **Basic financial liabilities** 

Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. 

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**IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

**NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

## **1 Accounting policies** 

## **(continued)** 

Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade payables are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 

## **Derecognition of financial liabilities** 

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. 

## **1.7 Tangible Fixed Assets** 

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measure at cost or valuation, net of any depreciation and any impairment losses. 

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual value over their useful economic lives as follows: 

Motor Vehicles 

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and any carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the net income/(expenditure) for the year. 

## **2 Donations and legacies** 

|**Unrestricted funds:**<br>Donations and gifts<br>Gift aid rebates<br>**For the year ended 31 August 2019**<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Fundraising activities<br>Grant - The Bridge Project|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>**32,847**<br>**4,471**<br>**37,318**<br>31,596|**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>**7,667**<br>**-**<br>**7,667**<br>8,395|**Total**<br>**2020**<br>**£**<br>**40,514**<br>**4,471**<br>**44,985**<br>**2020**<br>**£**<br>**1,787**<br>**1,080**<br>**2,867**|**Total**<br>**2019**<br>**£**<br>35,550<br>4,441|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||39,991|
|||||39,991|
|||||**2019**<br>**£**<br>**4,862**<br>**7,165**|
|||||**12,027**|



- **3 Charitable activities** 

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## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

|**4**<br>**5**|**Investments**<br>Interest receivable<br>**Expenditure**<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Advancement of<br>religion<br>Unrestricted<br>Restricted<br>Total|**Staff costs**<br>**£**<br>23,600<br>10,761<br>34,361|**Depre-**<br>**ciation**<br>**£**<br>-<br>1,875<br>1,875|**Other**<br>**costs**<br>**£**<br>8,137<br>904<br>9,041|**Grant**<br>**funding**<br>**£**<br>-<br>-<br>-|**2020**<br>**£**<br>**32**<br>**32**<br>**Total 2020**<br>**£**<br>31,737<br>13,540<br>45,277|**2019**<br>**£**<br>10|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||||10|
||||||||**Total 2019**<br>**£**<br>33,420<br>13,145|
||||||||46,565|



Costs allocated to The Bridge Project include the deprecation on the Van purchased for the project along with 15% of the wages costs and 10% of the support overheads for the charity as a whole. Direct wages of £4,557 incurred on a restricted project have also been included in restricted funds. 

## **6 Support costs** 

|Staff costs<br>Telephone<br>Computer costs<br>Postage<br>Photocopying and stationery<br>Travelling expenses<br>Insurance<br>Resources<br>Events inc. refreshments<br>Conferences<br>Sundries<br>Bank charges<br>Outreach costs<br>Depreciation|**£**<br>**£**<br>**34,361**<br>33,617<br>**81**<br>80<br>**924**<br>1,132<br>**123**<br>208<br>**399**<br>794<br>**706**<br>1,135<br>**413**<br>413<br>**696**<br>779<br>**606**<br>1,457<br>**361**<br>364<br>**355**<br>424<br>**95**<br>83<br>**4,282**<br>3,579<br>**1,875**<br>2,500<br>**45,277**<br>46,565|
|---|---|



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## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

## **7 Trustees** 

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year, and none of them were reimbursed travelling expenses (2019: none were reimbursed). 

## **8 Employees** 

## **Number of employees** 

The average number of employees during the year was: 

|Director<br>Administrator/Sessional Worker<br>**Employment costs**<br>Wages and salaries<br>Pension Contributions|**2020**<br>**Number**<br>**1**<br>**1**<br>**2**<br>**2020**<br>**£**<br>**32,606**<br>**1,755**<br>**34,361**|**2019**<br>**Number**<br>1<br>1|
|---|---|---|
|||2|
|||**2019**<br>**£**<br>31,694<br>1,923|
|||33,617|



There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more (2019: Nil). 

|**9**<br>**Fixed Assets**<br>_Cost_<br>Balance Brought Forward<br>Additions in year<br>Balance Carried Forward<br>_Depreciation_<br>Charge Brought Forward<br>Charge in the Year<br>Charge Carried Forward<br>Net Book Value at 31 August 2020<br>Net Book Value at 31 August 2019|**Van**<br>**£**<br>10,000|
|---|---|
||**10,000**|
||2,500<br>1,875|
||**4,375**|
|||
||**5,625**|
|||
||7,500|



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## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

|**10 **|**Debtors**||||**2020**|**2019**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||**£**|**£**|
||Git Aid Debtor||||**1,067**|1,037|
||Prepayments and accrued income||||**275**|275|
||||||**1,342**|1,312|
|**11 **|**Creditors: amounts falling due within**|**one year**|||**2020**|**2019**|
||||||**£**|**£**|
||Taxes and social security costs||||**350**|359|
||Other creditors & accruals||||**753**|253|
||||||**1,103**|612|
|**12 **|**Restricted Funds**||||||
|||**Balance at 1**|**Income**|**Expenditure**|**Transfers**|**Balance at 31**|
|||**September**||||**August**|
|||**2019**||||**2020**|
|||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
||Redundancy Fund|9,006|||1,078|**10,084**|
||Sessional Worker||5,607|(5,607)||**-**|
||Bridge Project|8,415|3,140|(7,933)||**3,622**|
|||||||**-**|
|||17,421|8,747|(13,540)|1,078|13,706|



Costs allocated to The Bridge Project include the deprecation on the Van purchased for this project along with 25% of the wages costs and 10% of the support overheads for the charity as a whole. 

|**13 Analysis of net assets between funds**<br>Fund balances at 31 August 2020 are represented by:<br>Fixed Assets<br>Current assets<br>Creditors: amounts falling due within one year<br>Creditors: amounts falling due|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>-<br>14,406<br>(1,103)<br>13,303|**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>5,625<br>8,081<br>-<br>13,706|**Total**<br>**£**<br>5,625<br>22,487<br>(1,103)<br>-|
|---|---|---|---|
||||27,009|



At 31 August 2020 the amount of the Free Reserves at the charity's disposal was £13,303 (2019: £6,981). 

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## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

|**14 Cash generated from operations**<br>Surplus/ (deficit) for the year<br>Adjustments for:<br>Investment income recognised in profit or loss<br>Depreciation<br>Movements in working capital<br>(Increase) in debtors<br>Increase in creditors|**2020**<br>**£**<br>2,607<br>(32)<br>1,875<br>(30)<br>491<br>4,911|**2019**<br>**£**<br>5,463<br>(10)<br>2,500<br>8<br>(166)|
|---|---|---|
|||7,795|



## **15 Related party transactions** 

During the year the trustees made donations to the charity totalling £326 (2019 - £356) 

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**Charity Registration No. 1118117** 

## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

**TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 



**IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **CONTENTS** 

||**Page**|
|---|---|
|Charity Reference and Administrative Information|1|
|Trustees' Annual  Report|2 - 3|
|Independent Auditors Report|4|
|Statement of financial activities|5|
|Balance sheet|6|
|Statement of cash flows|7|
|Notes to the Financial Statements|8 - 15|





**IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION** 

|**Trustees**|Mrs K Duckering|
|---|---|
||Mr S Harvey|
||Mr M Cooper|
||Rev D Martin|
||Mrs M Thornton|
|**Director**|Mr E Norton|
|**Secretary**|Mr M Cooper|
|**Charity Number**|1118117|
|**Principal address**|16 Tom Maddock Gardens|
||Ivybridge|
||Devon|
||PL21 0WE|
|**Bankers**|Reliance Bank Limited|
||Faith House|
||23-24 Lovat Lane|
||London|
||EC3R 8EB|



1 



**IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 August 2020. 

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the trusts constitution, the Charities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordnace with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable to UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)". 

## **Structure, governance and management** 

The charity was established by a constitution on 20 July 2006. 

The trustees who served during the year were: 

Mrs K Duckering Mr S Harvey Mr M Cooper Rev D Martin Mrs M Thornton Mr M Dowling Resigned 24/06/2020 Mrs C Dowling Resigned 24/06/2020 

Trustees are familiar with the work of the charity but are encouraged to read literature prepared regularly by the charity and attend events throughout the year. 

New trustees are invited and encouraged to attend these events and are placed on a probationary period to familiarise themselves with the charity and the context in which it operates. 

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the charity. 

The charity is administered by the board of trustees. The day to day running of the charity is overseen by Mr Elis Norton who attends board meetings to report to the trustees. 

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**TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **Objectives and activities** 

The charity's objects are to advance the Christian faith for the benefit of young people throughout the world and in particular the area of Ivybridge and its environs. 

The policies adopted in furtherance of these objectives are: 

- s Promote and encourage Christian values, including dignity, empowerment and partnership to all young people. 

- s The advancement of the education of children and young people through support and mentoring in schools, colleges and other educational establishments. 

- s Through lunchtime and after school clubs, street based youth work and other youth provision to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities, that they may grow to full maturity as individuals, and that their condition of life may be improved. 

- s To relieve poverty and sickness thereby demonstrating the Christian faith by promoting overseas service, education, practical action and working with those affected, either directly or through relevant relief agencies. 

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. 

## **Achievements and performance** 

The focus of the charity's activities continued to be advancing the Christian faith in the South Devon area. Activities undertaken by the charity focus around youth orientated projects for a wide variety of ages, in addition events are run to include adults and encouraging others to take up volunteer work with the youth. The charity also provides a role of supporting young people who are experiencing difficulties at home or school and giving them hope and reassurance. 

The number of people helped by the charity is estimated at 609. 

## **Financial Review** 

The charity is reliant on voluntary income and donations which totalled £44,985 (2019 - £39,991). The total expenditure for the year totalled £45,277 (2019 - £46,565). 

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between one and three months expenditure. The trustees considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funding may be raised. 

On behalf of the board of trustees 

Mrs K Duckering Date **Trustee** 

3 



**IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2020, which are set out on pages 5 to 15. 

## **Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Auditors** 

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. The charity's gross income exceeds £25,000 and I am qualified to undertake the examination being a qualified member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. 

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to an audit and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to: 

- (i) examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act; 

- (ii) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act: and 

- (iii) to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. 

## **Basis of independent examiner's report** 

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement. 

## **Independent examiner's statement** 

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared accounts in accordance with Accounting and reporting by Charities 

I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015. 

In connection with my examination, no other matter except that referred to in the previous paragraph has come to my attention: 

- (a) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: 

   - (i) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and 

   - (ii) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act; 

   - have not been met or 

- (b) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. 

30 November 2020 **Mr S Wood FCCA (Honorary) Date Newton Abbot, Devon** 

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## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCLUDING INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

|**Notes**<br>**Income and endowments from:**<br>Donations and legacies<br>**2**<br>Charitable activities<br>**3**<br>Investments<br>**4**<br>**Total Income**<br>**Expenditure on:**<br>Charitable activities<br>**5**<br>**Total expenditure**<br>**Transfer between funds**<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>**Reconciliation of funds:**<br>Total funds brought forward<br>**Total funds carried forward**<br>**Net income / (expenditure)**|**Unrestricted**<br>**£**<br>37,318<br>1,787<br>32|**Restricted**<br>**£**<br>7,667<br>1,080|**Year**<br>**ended**<br>**31 Aug 20**<br>**£**<br>44,985<br>2,867<br>32<br>**47,884**<br>45,277<br>**45,277**<br>**2,607**<br>-<br>**2,607**<br>24,402<br>**27,009**|**Year**<br>**ended**<br>**31 Aug 19**<br>**£**<br>39,991<br>12,027<br>10|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||**39,137**|**8,747**||**52,028**|
||31,737|13,540||46,565|
||**31,737**|**13,540**||**46,565**|
||**7,400**<br>(1,078)|**(4,793)**<br>1,078||**5,463**<br>-|
||**6,322**|**(3,715)**||**5,463**|
||6,981|17,421||18,939|
||**13,303**|**13,706**||**24,402**|



The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. 

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. 

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## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **BALANCE SHEET** 

## **AS AT 31 AUGUST 2020** 

|**Notes**<br>**Fixed Assets**<br>Motor Vehicles<br>**9**<br>**Current Assets**<br>Debtors<br>**10**<br>Cash at bank and in hand<br>**Creditors: Amounts falling**<br>**11**<br>**due within one year**<br>**Net current assets**<br>**Total assets less current liabilities**<br>**Net assets**<br>**Income Funds**<br>Unrestricted funds<br>Restricted funds<br>**12**<br>Total Funds<br>**13**<br>The financial statements were approved by the Board  on|**2020**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>5,625<br>1,342<br>21,145<br>22,487<br>(1,103)<br>21,384<br>27,009<br>27,009<br>13,303<br>13,706<br>27,009<br>06-Mar-21|**2019**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>7,500<br>1,312<br>16,202<br>17,514<br>(612)<br>16,902<br>24,402<br>24,402<br>6,981<br>17,421<br>24,402|**2019**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>7,500<br>1,312<br>16,202<br>17,514<br>(612)<br>16,902<br>24,402<br>24,402<br>6,981<br>17,421<br>24,402|
|---|---|---|---|
|||||
||||24,402|
||||24,402|
||||6,981<br>17,421|
||||24,402|
|||||



## **Trustee** 

6 



## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

|**Notes**<br>**Cash flows from operating activities**<br>Cash generated from operations<br>**14**<br>**Investing activities**<br>Purchase of tangible fixed assets<br>Interest received<br>**Net cash generated from/ (used in)**<br>**investing activities**<br>**Net cash used in financing activities**<br>**Net increase/ (decrease) in cash and**<br>**cash equivalents**<br>Cash and cash equivalents at the<br>beginning of year<br>**Cash and cash equivalents at the end**<br>**of year**|**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>4,911<br>7,795<br>-<br>(10,000)<br>32<br>10<br>32<br>(9,990)<br>-<br>-<br>4,943<br>(2,195)<br>16,202<br>18,397<br>21,145<br>16,202<br>**2020**<br>**2019**|
|---|---|
|||



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**NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **1 Accounting policies** 

## **Charity information** 

Ivybridge Youth for Christ is an unincorporated charity established by constitution in 2006. 

## **1.1 Basis of Preparation** 

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”), “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102, the Charities Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice as it applies from 1 January 2015. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. 

The accounts have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn. 

The accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £1. 

The accounts have been prepared on the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. 

## **1.2 Going concern** 

At the time of approving the accounts, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the accounts. 

## **1.3 Charitable funds** 

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes. 

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the accounts. 

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity. 

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**NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **1 Accounting policies** 

## **(continued)** 

## **1.4 Incoming Resources** 

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received. 

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. 

All incoming resources are recognised once the charity has entitlement to the resources, it is certain that the resources will be received and the monetary value of incoming resources can be measured with sufficient reliability. 

Income from donations and grants, including capital grants, is included in incoming resources when these are receivable, except as follows: 

- when donors specify that donations and grants given to the charity must be used in future accounting periods, the income is deferred until those periods; and 

- when donors impose conditions which have to be fulfilled before the charity becomes entitled to use such income; 

the income is deferred and not included in incoming resources until the pre-conditions for use have been met. 

Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and represents amounts receivable for goods and services provided in the normal course of business, net of discounts, VAT and other sales related taxes. 

## Interest receivable: 

Interest receivable is included in investment income when it is receivable by the charitable company. 

## Rental income: 

Rent is received on a monthly basis and is recognised when due. 

Intangible income, comprising donated services, is included in incoming resources at a valuation which is an estimate of the financial cost borne by the donor where such a cost is quantifiable and measurable. No income is recognised when 

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**NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **1 Accounting policies** 

## **(continued)** 

## **1.5 Resources expended** 

Liabilities are recognised as resources expended as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on the accruals basis and includes irrecoverable VAT. Expenditure is allocated to categories either on a direct or a usage basis. 

Expenditure that is directly attributable to raising funds is included in the costs of generating funds. 

Expenditure attributable to meeting the aims and objectives, including the support costs, is included in charitable activities. 

## **1.6 Cash and cash equivalents** 

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. 

## **1.7 Financial instruments** 

The Company has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. 

Financial instruments are recognised when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. 

Financial assets are offset, with the net amounts presented in the accounts when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. 

## **Basic financial assets** 

Basic financial assets, which include trade and other receivables and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. 

## **Basic financial liabilities** 

Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables, are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. 

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**IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

**NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

## **1 Accounting policies** 

## **(continued)** 

Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade payables are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. 

## **Derecognition of financial liabilities** 

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. 

## **1.7 Tangible Fixed Assets** 

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measure at cost or valuation, net of any depreciation and any impairment losses. 

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual value over their useful economic lives as follows: 

Motor Vehicles 

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and any carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the net income/(expenditure) for the year. 

## **2 Donations and legacies** 

|**Unrestricted funds:**<br>Donations and gifts<br>Gift aid rebates<br>**For the year ended 31 August 2019**<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Fundraising activities<br>Grant - The Bridge Project|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>**32,847**<br>**4,471**<br>**37,318**<br>31,596|**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>**7,667**<br>**-**<br>**7,667**<br>8,395|**Total**<br>**2020**<br>**£**<br>**40,514**<br>**4,471**<br>**44,985**<br>**2020**<br>**£**<br>**1,787**<br>**1,080**<br>**2,867**|**Total**<br>**2019**<br>**£**<br>35,550<br>4,441|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||||39,991|
|||||39,991|
|||||**2019**<br>**£**<br>**4,862**<br>**7,165**|
|||||**12,027**|



- **3 Charitable activities** 

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## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

|**4**<br>**5**|**Investments**<br>Interest receivable<br>**Expenditure**<br>**Charitable activities**<br>Advancement of<br>religion<br>Unrestricted<br>Restricted<br>Total|**Staff costs**<br>**£**<br>23,600<br>10,761<br>34,361|**Depre-**<br>**ciation**<br>**£**<br>-<br>1,875<br>1,875|**Other**<br>**costs**<br>**£**<br>8,137<br>904<br>9,041|**Grant**<br>**funding**<br>**£**<br>-<br>-<br>-|**2020**<br>**£**<br>**32**<br>**32**<br>**Total 2020**<br>**£**<br>31,737<br>13,540<br>45,277|**2019**<br>**£**<br>10|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||||10|
||||||||**Total 2019**<br>**£**<br>33,420<br>13,145|
||||||||46,565|



Costs allocated to The Bridge Project include the deprecation on the Van purchased for the project along with 15% of the wages costs and 10% of the support overheads for the charity as a whole. Direct wages of £4,557 incurred on a restricted project have also been included in restricted funds. 

## **6 Support costs** 

|Staff costs<br>Telephone<br>Computer costs<br>Postage<br>Photocopying and stationery<br>Travelling expenses<br>Insurance<br>Resources<br>Events inc. refreshments<br>Conferences<br>Sundries<br>Bank charges<br>Outreach costs<br>Depreciation|**£**<br>**£**<br>**34,361**<br>33,617<br>**81**<br>80<br>**924**<br>1,132<br>**123**<br>208<br>**399**<br>794<br>**706**<br>1,135<br>**413**<br>413<br>**696**<br>779<br>**606**<br>1,457<br>**361**<br>364<br>**355**<br>424<br>**95**<br>83<br>**4,282**<br>3,579<br>**1,875**<br>2,500<br>**45,277**<br>46,565|
|---|---|



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## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

## **7 Trustees** 

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year, and none of them were reimbursed travelling expenses (2019: none were reimbursed). 

## **8 Employees** 

## **Number of employees** 

The average number of employees during the year was: 

|Director<br>Administrator/Sessional Worker<br>**Employment costs**<br>Wages and salaries<br>Pension Contributions|**2020**<br>**Number**<br>**1**<br>**1**<br>**2**<br>**2020**<br>**£**<br>**32,606**<br>**1,755**<br>**34,361**|**2019**<br>**Number**<br>1<br>1|
|---|---|---|
|||2|
|||**2019**<br>**£**<br>31,694<br>1,923|
|||33,617|



There were no employees whose annual remuneration was £60,000 or more (2019: Nil). 

|**9**<br>**Fixed Assets**<br>_Cost_<br>Balance Brought Forward<br>Additions in year<br>Balance Carried Forward<br>_Depreciation_<br>Charge Brought Forward<br>Charge in the Year<br>Charge Carried Forward<br>Net Book Value at 31 August 2020<br>Net Book Value at 31 August 2019|**Van**<br>**£**<br>10,000|
|---|---|
||**10,000**|
||2,500<br>1,875|
||**4,375**|
|||
||**5,625**|
|||
||7,500|



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## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

|**10 **|**Debtors**||||**2020**|**2019**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||**£**|**£**|
||Git Aid Debtor||||**1,067**|1,037|
||Prepayments and accrued income||||**275**|275|
||||||**1,342**|1,312|
|**11 **|**Creditors: amounts falling due within**|**one year**|||**2020**|**2019**|
||||||**£**|**£**|
||Taxes and social security costs||||**350**|359|
||Other creditors & accruals||||**753**|253|
||||||**1,103**|612|
|**12 **|**Restricted Funds**||||||
|||**Balance at 1**|**Income**|**Expenditure**|**Transfers**|**Balance at 31**|
|||**September**||||**August**|
|||**2019**||||**2020**|
|||**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|**£**|
||Redundancy Fund|9,006|||1,078|**10,084**|
||Sessional Worker||5,607|(5,607)||**-**|
||Bridge Project|8,415|3,140|(7,933)||**3,622**|
|||||||**-**|
|||17,421|8,747|(13,540)|1,078|13,706|



Costs allocated to The Bridge Project include the deprecation on the Van purchased for this project along with 25% of the wages costs and 10% of the support overheads for the charity as a whole. 

|**13 Analysis of net assets between funds**<br>Fund balances at 31 August 2020 are represented by:<br>Fixed Assets<br>Current assets<br>Creditors: amounts falling due within one year<br>Creditors: amounts falling due|**Unrestricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>-<br>14,406<br>(1,103)<br>13,303|**Restricted**<br>**funds**<br>**£**<br>5,625<br>8,081<br>-<br>13,706|**Total**<br>**£**<br>5,625<br>22,487<br>(1,103)<br>-|
|---|---|---|---|
||||27,009|



At 31 August 2020 the amount of the Free Reserves at the charity's disposal was £13,303 (2019: £6,981). 

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## **IVYBRIDGE YOUTH FOR CHRIST** 

## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2020** 

|**14 Cash generated from operations**<br>Surplus/ (deficit) for the year<br>Adjustments for:<br>Investment income recognised in profit or loss<br>Depreciation<br>Movements in working capital<br>(Increase) in debtors<br>Increase in creditors|**2020**<br>**£**<br>2,607<br>(32)<br>1,875<br>(30)<br>491<br>4,911|**2019**<br>**£**<br>5,463<br>(10)<br>2,500<br>8<br>(166)|
|---|---|---|
|||7,795|



## **15 Related party transactions** 

During the year the trustees made donations to the charity totalling £326 (2019 - £356) 

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