Catalyst Tavlstock Report and Flnanclal Statements For the Period I September 2023 to 31 August 2024 Charity number 1118950 Contents Reference, Legal and Admlnlstratlve Infonmation Structure, Governance and Management Responsibillties of the Trustees Our objectives Report of the Trustees Risk Management Related Parties Flnancial Review Reserves Pollcy 10. Independent Examlner's Report Charlty Trustses Mr, Ro55 Mitchell Chair Mrs. Catherlne Stoate Secretary Mr. Geoffrey Orton Mrs. Kathy Palmer Mrs, Susan Savage Mr. Timothy Shobrook The Rev. Robert Weston Safeguarding Treasurer Mr. Chris Rowe from l January 2023 Independent Examiner Mr. Andrew Wing ( Wings Accountants - Tavi5tock) Bankers Lloyds Bank
- Structure, Governance and Management Governin Document. th The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 10 January 2005 and registered as a charity on 25 April 2007. The company wa5 established under a Declaratlon of Trust, whlch established the object5 and powers of the Charity. IA Under Article 9 the Trustees are appointed by the existing Trustees. They have control of the Charlty and its property and funds. On appointment and induction of new trustees, the Chair will provide the maln documents which set out the opefational framework for the charity including: Memorandum and Articles. The current financial position as set out In the latest publlshed accounts. Future plans and objectives. Charity Commission publications giving guidance for new trustees.
- Responslbllltles of the Trustees The Trustees have control of the Charity, it5 property and funds. Charlty law requlres the Trustees to prepare Financial Statements for each financial year. The Trustees are responslble for maintalnlng proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financlal position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the flnanclal statements comply wlth the Charilles Att 1993, They must also. Prepare a written report on the Charity's activities Keep records of those Trustees retiring or who wish to retire by rotation. Appoint reporting accountants or auditors for the Charltv The Trustees responslbllltles are more fully set out In paragraphs 5-7 of the Declaratlon of Trust.
- Our objectlves The Charity's aim is to provide a Christian presence in Tavistock College by employing a Chrlstian Youth worker to work within the college and be a link to local Churches of all denominations and primary schools in the area. Our charity's purposes as Set out In the object5 at Clause 3 of the Declaration of Trust: "The promotion and advancement throu8h education of the Christian Faith, worship of God and the Christian way of life as indicated by the scriptures, amongst young people of school age and over both within and without schools, colleges and other religious estsblishment (and thereby assist in ensuring that the due attention is given to the spiritual, social and
moral education and development of young people as well as to the development and occupation of their minds and bodies.)" 5. Report of the Trustees This report covers a period of 12 months from September 2023 to August 2024 to align with the school year. The Charity employs one full time worker and in this period 5UPPOrts a part tirne trainee to work in Schools and Colleges In the Tavistock area. A reduction In fundlng from the previous year meant that the trustees had to have just one trainee for this perlod. The full-tlme employee 15 a qualified youth worker. The trainee is a part time student at 'South West Youth Ministries"(SWYM) a training academy for young people seeking to enter into Christian youth work. The Employee's task is to advance the Christian faith by teaching young people In varlous settings about the Christian faith and to support young people in their journey through school, primarily secondary school, giving special consideration to wellbeing and mental health i55ue5. In April 2024 our part time trainee resi8ned from her post but the essential work of the trust was able to continue through the dedicated work of several of our volunteers. The team Is supported by volunteers. Catalyst operates by invitation in local schools, providing clubs, support groups and l-to-l mentoring where young people are referred for mentoring by school staff, with parental consent. Senior teacher5, middle managers and key staff all appreciate the contribution made by mentors who come alongside young people to provide support and a listening ear, Through in-school support groups, students are encouraged to make positive Ilfe cholces with increased confidence. Summary of actlvlties. Tavistock College: Mentoring Students: running support groups in Years 7 & 8; Christian Union; Free Tea Friday social interaction for sixth former5. Our employee oversees 18 mentors who together See about 25 mentees each term. Prlmary schools: Some mentorlng In Bere Alston P.S. Monday nlght Bible study & discusslon groups; Events: Detached work with the Catalyst team visiting communal spaces and parks to engage with young people in the places they gather. This has proved particularly popular In the village of Horrabridge where there has been a significant problem with youth anti-social behaviour. With support from the Parish Council, the level of anti-social behaviour and property damage has been reduced.
Grant Maklng. Small grants are made to individual students who would otherwise find it difficult to access Catalyst services. 6. Rlsk Management Policies and procedures are in place to ensure compliance wlth health and safety of volunteers, the students that we serve and employees. The Charity has a safeguardlng officer who has oversight of safeguarding of children and a separate safe8uaidin8 trustee. Catalyst is fully insured with Public Liability Insurance Potential risks to the viability of the Charity are: Funding lirnltatlons and Increased c05t5 which would lead to the reduction in size of the team. Catalyst relles on a positive relationship with local schoo15 and their leaders. Ability to recruit suitable people for key roles and Trustee roles. 7. Related Partie5 Catalyst works in close conjunction with TAcf"Tavistock Area Chrlstlans To8ether" and wlth Churches in the Tavistock area which provide both fundlng and volunteers. We are a recognised mission partner with South West Youth Ministries. 8. Financial Review Closing balance on 1st September 2023 . £15,608.47 Balance on 31" August 2024 . £ 15.557.79 whlch Includes £1231 Illlumlnate fund whlch has now been absorbed into the general funds} Trustees make an annual decision on team size, depending on the financial forecast5, which determines the range of activities we can commit to for the next academic year. To this end we produce accounts which differentiate between core fundlng for the employment and activities run by the youth and schools worker and SWYM funding to support trainees whilst studyin8. 9. Reserves Policy Catalyst holds no investments and holds all funds in a single charity current account. We aim to hold a rninimum of 3 months salary of the key worker. Reserves can temporarily dip below this threshold if income projections show secure funding for the academic year. We have maintained a reserve account of £5000 which represents two months of regular expenditure. The reserves are needed to meet the working capital requirements of the charity and the Management Committee are confident that at this level they would be able to continue the current activities of the charity in the event of a significant drop in funding.
- Independent Exarnlner's Report See separate document "Catalyst summary account5 1st Septernber 2023 to 31st August 2024" Andrew Wing (Wings Chartered Accountants, Tavistockl was appointed as the Charity's independent examiner for thi5 period and has expressed his willin8ne55 to continue in that capaclty. This report has been prepared in accordance with the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Approved by the Trustees on 22 May 2025 and signed on its behalf by: Ross Mitchell (Chair
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of Catalyst Tavistock On accounts for the period ended 31st August 2024 Charity no (if any) 1118950 Set out on page I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust.) for the period ended 3110812024. Responsibllities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5}(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believè that in, any material respect.. accounting record8 were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records. Independent examiner's Statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: Name: Andrew Wing LLB Relevant professlonal qualification(s) or body (if any): FCA (ICAEVV) Address: Unit 1, Pearl Assurance House, Elbow Lane Tavistock Devon PL19 OBG IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of conrn (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any Items that the examiner wishes to disclose. NIA IER October 2018