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2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

Period start date: 1st April 2024 Period end date: 31st March 2025

Charity name: Llandudno Youth for Christ

Charity registration number: 1126605

Objectives and Activities

Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document & Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.

SORP reference Para 1.17 and 1.19

Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by Para 1.18 the Charity Commission on public benefit

All Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on Public Benefit.

Additional information (optional)

SORP reference

You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38

Llandudno Youth for Christ relies on volunteers to ensure the smooth operation of the work within the North West Wales area. Volunteers take part in a wide range of activities from serving on the board of trustees to serving cakes at Reverb Café. There are volunteer youth leaders, both online and in person, in schools and in our own Centre. Volunteers attend events and assist in mentorship of our young people.

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Achievements and Performance SORP reference Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the Para 1.20 charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Llandudno Youth for Christ Trustees and Centre Staff have taken the Charity Commission’s Public Benefit Guidance into account when considering the different activities undertaken to achieve its objectives. Llandudno Youth for Christ relies on volunteers to ensure the smooth operation of the work within the North West Wales area. Volunteers take part in a wide range of activities from serving on the board of trustees to serving cakes at Reverb Café. There are volunteer youth leaders, both online and in person, in schools and in our own Centre. Volunteers attend events and assist in mentorship of our young people. The year 2024-25 began in settled fashion with the continuing work of our regular activities and plans to expand the number of one-off events. Redefine , our bi-weekly youth group held at the Garage, has seen a small number of departures only to be replaced by equal numbers of new attendees and one young person has been Baptised. Overall attendance continues to range from 8-15. They have followed a programme of studying Mark’s Gospel, Philippians, and Wisdom Literature, which has been well received though there is a need for another volunteer leader. Recess continues to thrive with a number of young people returning who had been absent for a while. There was a problem with food ‘disappearing’ but there seemed little real need for refreshments, so the practice was stopped. They began a new series on ‘The armour of God’ with a new, additional leader settling in well. Unfortunately, the meeting clashes with other regular events so the timing and venue needs to be reviewed. Schools Work , was very successful throughout the year, delivering full weeks of assemblies several times for two local secondary schools, and providing additional support in the forms of lessons and meetings with senior staff. Show Up and Write , our online writing project which uses the Zoom platform, continued with 4 regular members under the leadership of Katie Gough although it was placed on temporary hold while a new time could be found. One off events are obviously experimental in seeking to find activities which appeal. One had to be cancelled because of lack of interest but there was a successful Monopoly Tournament, nerf war, movie night, dry ski slope and toboggan event on the Orme and summer ‘camp’.

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Staff Worker Karen, has been a great addition to the team. She attended a National Youth for Christ focus day in Leeds and was pleased to hear Llandudno Youth for Christ commended for its work in reaching a broad range of people, from the unchurched to church families, due to the different projects and contacts ongoing. She has worked hard on strengthening the links with local churches. Karen also attended a meeting to explore working alongside ‘Message Wales’ but, for the moment, there are no further developments. Unfortunately, for personal reasons, Karen had to leave towards the end of the year.

The Garage is now being used by youth groups from individual churches as it is an excellent space, designed for youth activities. There were a few teething problems with the building regarding cleaning, the replacement of a window and repairs to lights but these have all been sorted.

Council of Reference serves as a ‘sounding board’ for the Centre Director and Trustees and has been strengthened numerically over the year. This helps with vision, direction and feeds in new ideas.

Trustees have continued to meet regularly, organised a very successful AGM at a local church which helps in the attempts to advertise the work around local churches. We have launched the idea of Church Champions who will keep the work of Llandudno YFC on the agenda and prayer list of all local churches. The Internal Controls Policy has now been addressed and updated. The search continues for additional trustees to strengthen this group.

Reverb Café continues to be the biggest source of income for the charity, taking place twice a month on Saturdays, and continues to grow. There is a constant need for more volunteers, but the work thrives.

Safeguarding, there was a serious incident involving someone with connections to Youth for Christ locally but not directly affecting our work. The Centre Director notified all the relevant authorities and followed the correct procedures. The trustees fully reviewed this process afterwards and reported it to the Charity Commission; both were satisfied that the issue had been handled well. The matter has been dealt with and has not impacted our work. The Chair of Trustees has stepped in to become the new safeguarding officer.

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 Income: £55,045.33
Expenditure: £65,556.52
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 To keep at least 3 months' fixed costs, including
salaries, available at all times plus a £500 reserve to
makegood The Garage as necessaryin the event that

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we have to leave the building: 3 months at £4,200 a
month + £500 = £13,100
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £43,467.73
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 None
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 None
Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:		 Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:		 Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 The Charity’s income mostly comes from these
sources:
•
Regular monthlygiving
•
One-offdonations
•
Reverb Café
•
Localchurch support
A description of the
principal risks facing the
charity		 Para 1.46 Risks are continually monitored and overseen by the
Centre Director, Tim Gough, who reports to the
Trustees.
Any accidents or incidents are reported in the
Accident and incident book kept at The Garage.
Financial risks are managed through policy and
monitored by the Treasurer and Trustees

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:		 The Charity and its property shall be administered and
managed in accordance with this constitution by the
members of the Trustee Body constituted by Clause 8 of
the Constitution ("the Trustee Body").
Type of governing document
Para 1.25		 Constitution of LLANDUDNO YOUTH FOR CHRIST
updated (after approval by the Charity Commission) on
the 12th day of October 2025
How is the charity
constituted?		 Para 1.25 Registered Charity

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Trustee selection methods Para 1.25 including details of any See clauses 8, 9,10 of Llandudno Youth for Christ constitutional provisions constitution 2025 e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Llandudno Youth for Christ
Other name the charity uses N/A
Registered charity number 1126605
Charity’s principal address The Garage, New Street, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 2YF

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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6		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person (or
body) entitled to
appoint trustee (if
any)
Tracey Lloyd Chair Trustee
Chris Condrup Treasurer Trustee
Sarat Mason Secretary Trustee
Marie Smith Trustee Trustee

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser Name Independent Alun Pari Huws Examiner Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Tim Gough – Centre Director

Exemptions from disclosure

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Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

N/A

Other optional information

Potential for conflict of interest arising from our move to The Garage.

The trustees for Llandudno Youth for Christ are mindful that our move to The Garage, managed by Gloddaeth Church, has the potential for conflicts of interest to arise for members of Gloddaeth Church who also serve on the Board of Trustees. Neither Tim Gough (Centre Director), nor Tracey Lloyd (Chair) are members of Gloddaeth and are committed to protecting the interests of Llandudno Youth for Christ by ensuring that any trustees with a potential conflict of interest recuse themselves from voting on issues where that conflict may reasonably be expected to occur. Should any issues or disagreements arise between members of Gloddaeth Church and persons carrying out work for Llandudno Youth for Christ whilst at The Garage, Tracey Lloyd will act as a mediator in the first instance. Should further issues arise we have mediation options available through both the Presbyterian Church of Wales (who own the building), and National Youth for Christ. Should third party mediation be needed beyond this, we will seek help from the Evangelical Alliance, of which all groups are members.

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Signature(s) N. Kirkham Full name(s) Rev Neil Kirkham Position (e.g. Secretary, Chair of Trustees Chair, etc)

Date 1st January 2026

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Treasurer’s Report

Year ending 31-03-2025

Accounts independently examined by Alun Pari Huws. With particular thanks to him for his assistance, and to Jenny Holland for managing the payroll!

AGM to be confirmed

Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31-03-2025

As at 31st March 2025 As at 31st March 2024

As at 31st March 2025
As at 31st March 2024		 As at 31st March 2024
Current Assets: Bank Accounts
BMM deposit (savings)
Community current (main account)
Consumables (Reverb Café + food)
Total Current Assets: Bank Accounts
Current Assets: Capital Equipment £300+, with 3+ year life
Amplifier (from TG) £500
Year 2 = less 33%
Laptop 3 (for KE) £399
Year 2 = less 33%
Dishwasher £366
Year 2 = less 33%
Speaker system £456
Year 2 = less 33%
Total Assets: Capital Equipment £300+
Current Assets: Other Assets
Unclaimed Gift Aid 2024-2025
£19.584.50 x 25%
Unclaimed GASDS 2024-2025
£133 x 25%
Total Other Assets
Current Liabilities: Other Liabilities
PAYE/NIC contributions (1 month)
Total Current Liabilities
TOTAL ASSETS LESS LIABILITIES		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Designated
Unrestricted
Restricted
Designated
36,154.20
2,000.00
46,577.24
2,000.00
1,310.16
1,332.71
424.89
490.49
37,889.25
2,000.00
-
48,400.44
2,000.00
-
333.33
Year 1
500.00
266.00
Year 1
399.00
244.00
Year 1
366.00
304.00
Year 1
456.00
1,147.33
-
-
1,721.00
-
-
4,896.13
4,953.75
33.25
79.83
4,929.38
-
-
5,033.58
-
-
-498.23
-507.80
-£498.23
£0.00
£0.00
-£507.80
£0.00
£0.00
£43,467.73
£2,000.00
£0.00
£54,647.22
£2,000.00
£0.00		 Unrestricted
Restricted
Designated
46,577.24
2,000.00
1,332.71
490.49
48,400.44
2,000.00
-
1,721.00
-
-
4,953.75
79.83
5,033.58
-
-
-507.80
-£507.80
£0.00
£0.00
£54,647.22
£2,000.00
£0.00

The Trustees entered into a lease with the Presbyterian Church of Wales for use of the premises known as 'The Garage' for a period of five years from 2023-03-06 with a break clause in favour of the tenant three years from then. The annual rent is currently £3600 (£300 per month).

Receipts (income)

1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024
Unrestricted Restricted Designated TOTAL Unrestricted Restricted Designated TOTAL
Gifts and Grants Received 14,688.01
-
-		 14,688.01 10,923.20
-
-		 10,923.20
Gift Aid Small Donation
Scheme		 133.00
-
-
133.00		 290.00
-
-
290.00
Gift Aided 19,584.50
-
-		 19,584.50 20,065.00
-
-		 20,065.00
Total Gift Received 34,405.51
-
-		 34,405.51 31,278.20
-
-		 31,278.20
Interest(paid in) 827.19
-
-
827.19		 912.31
-
-
912.31
Transfer from designated fund -
-
-
-		 410.00
-
-
-
Gift Aid tax back 5,130.07
-
-
5,130.07		 8,553.58
-
-
8,553.58
Ministry events (special one-
offs)		 335.00
-
-
335.00		 -
-
-
-
Reimbursement(for error) 12.85
-
-
12.85		 -
-
-
-
Reverb Café 14,334.71
-
-		 14,334.71 12,158.34
-
-		 12,158.34
YFC work across N Wales -
-
-
-
-
11.25
-
11.25
Total Misc Income 20,639.82
-
-		 20,639.82 22,034.23
11.25
-		 22,045.48
TOTAL INCOME 55,045.33
-
-		 55,045.33 53,312.43
11.25
-		 53,323.68

Notes:

  1. As compared with last year our income was an INCREASE OF £1,721.65

  2. Reverb Café raised an average of £623.25 a session, an INCREASE OF £95.25

1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 1st April 2024 - 31st March 2025 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024 1st April 2023 - 31st March 2024
Unrestricted Restricted Designated TOTAL Unrestricted Restricted Designated TOTAL
Bank Charge 188.73 188.73 188.57 - 15.00 203.57
Transfer to unrestricted fund - - - - 410.00 410.00
Laptop (capital equipment) - - -
-
-
-
Employee PAYE/NI and Employer NI 5,905.17 5,905.17 6,167.60 - - 6,167.60
Pension 3,474.68 3,474.68 2,273.90 - - 2,273.90
Salary (net of tax and employees NI) 34,827.81 34,827.81 25,660.75 11.25 - 25,672.00
Staff Training 1,769.23 1,769.23 500.75 - - 500.75
Volunteers 30.86 30.86 250.00 - - 250.00
Total employment costs 46,007.75 - - 46,007.75 34,853.00 11.25 - 34,864.25
Books-CDs 72.89 72.89 17.25 - - 17.25
Employeephones 203.50 203.50 495.16 - - 495.16
Entertaining 120.19 120.19 551.07 - - 551.07
Printing& Postage 275.50 275.50 1,064.22 - - 1,064.22
Reverb/Redefine/schools(regular sessions) 1,100.09 1,100.09 1,613.47 - - 1,613.47
Stationery& office sundries 799.90 799.90 706.51 - - 706.51
Total employee expenses 2,572.07 - - 2,572.07 4,447.68 - - 4,447.68
Food + consumables(inc Reverb Café) 2,688.73 2,688.73 2,229.55 - - 2,229.55
FundraisingExpenses - - - - - -
Gifts,donations &grants 1,580.00 1,580.00 80.99 - - 80.99
Insurance 801.11 801.11 749.31 - - 749.31
Legal & Professional Fees 275.00 275.00 131.00 - - 131.00
Ministry (church/school one-off events) 1,832.58 1,832.58 2,057.81 - - 2,057.81
Paid in error - - - - - -
Recruitment - - 90.00 - - 90.00
Rent 3,600.00 3,600.00 3,600.00 - - 3,600.00
Repairs,maintenance & improvements 1,340.58 1,340.58 4,507.52 - - 4,507.52
Subscriptions to YFC 2,400.00 2,400.00 2,400.00 - - 2,400.00
Travel 286.10 286.10 71.10 - - 71.10
Software licences 1,213.73 1,213.73 851.80 - - 851.80
Telephone + Internet 770.14 770.14 706.23 - - 706.23
Total other costs 16,787.97 - - 16,787.97 17,475.31 - - 17,475.31
Total Expenditure £65,556.52 £0.00 £0.00 £65,556.52 £56,964.56 £11.25 £425.00 £57,400.81

Notes: Payments (expenses) 1. Total expenditure INCREASED BY £8,591.96 mainly due to the additional costs for the new p/t employee 2. Other key changes include reduced expenditure on repairs, maintenance & improvements

YFC Budget 2024 - 2025

Confirmed Proposed Proposed Proposed
Explanation of significant proposed		 Confirmed Change to
Category Description 2023- 2024 BUDGET change changes 2024- 2025 budget
Employees inc. training £34,864 £43,500 25% 2 employees, salary increases £46,008 6%
Expenses (inc. mailings) £4,448 £4,000 -10% £2,572 -36%
Food + consumables £2,230 £2,500 12% £2,689 8%
Fundraising £0 £200 £0 -100%
Insurance £749 £800 7% May decrease with improved security £801 0%
Legal, Professional+Bank Fees £334 £1,600 379% Safeguarding (minus donations) + HSBC fees £275 -83%
Ministry (one-off events) £2,058 £2,000 -3% £1,833 -8%
Rent/hire charges £3,600 £3,600 0% £3,600 0%
Repairs & Improvements £3,609 £4,000 11% £2k in The Garage; £2k horsebox £1,341 -66%
Subscriptions to YFC £2,400 £2,400 0% £2,400 0%
Travel £71 £200 182% £286 43%
Software, CS, QB, Zoom £852 £900 6% £1,214 35%
Utilities, telephone + Internet £706 £720 2% £770 7%
Misc (inc capital, gifts given etc) £171 £100 -42% £1,500 grant to Bangor YFC £1,767 1667%
TOTAL EXPENSES £56,092 £66,520 19% £65,556 -1%

Notes:

  1. Overall, we spent marginally less (1%) than budgeted

  2. Employee costs were 6% greater than expected

  3. Less was spent on Repairs & Improvements than proposed, as much of The Garage was finished

  4. The £2,000 restricted for purchasing a horsebox has not been spent yet (mobile mission work)

  5. The proposed budget did not include a grant of £1,500 given to help Bangor afford a Centre Director

Regular monthly giving:

Regular monthly income as at 31st March 2025 = £3,566.41 an INCREASE OF £156.87 :

  1. Gift Aided = £1,632 from 49 individuals, a DECREASE OF £23

a) 2 individuals ended (1 died, 1 unknown why), 1 reduced

b) 1 new individual

  1. Non Gift Aided = £ 739.85 from 3 churches & 12 individuals, a DECREASE OF £1.49

a) 3 individuals ended (1 died, 1 moved away, 1 unknown why)

b) 1 new individual, 1 increased

  1. Reverb Café = £1,194.56, an INCREASE OF £181.36 on average

The overall increase of £156.87 in monthly giving is really encouraging but this is entirely due to the hard work of the Reverb Café volunteers who are now providing 33% of our regular income on average. We need more adult volunteers though, to avoid overworking those we already have!

Meanwhile, giving from individuals has unfortunately decreased.

YFC Budget 2025 - 2026

Confirmed Proposed Proposed
Category Description 2024- 2025 BUDGET change Explanation of significant factors
Employees inc. training £46,008 £42,000 -9% p/t employee 1/3rd year, annual salary rise -9% p/t employee 1/3rd year, annual salary rise
Expenses (inc. mailings) £2,572 £1,500 -42%
Food + consumables £2,689 £1,200 -55%
Fundraising £0 £200 %
Insurance £801 £852 6% May decrease with improved security 6% May decrease with improved security
Legal, Professional+Bank Fees £275 £350 27% Payroll, HSBC Bank fees etc 27% Payroll, HSBC Bank fees etc
Ministry (one-off events) £1,833 £700 -62%
Rent/hire charges £3,600 £3,600 0%
Repairs & Improvements £1,341 £3,200 139% £800 in The Garage; £2,000 horse box 139% £800 in The Garage; £2,000 horse box
Subscriptions to YFC £2,400 £2,400 0%
Travel £286 £400 40% New employee visiting other centres 40% New employee visiting other centres
Software, CS, QB, Zoom £1,214 £1,000 -18%
Utilities, telephone + Internet £770 £800 4%
Misc (inc capital, gifts given etc) £1,767 £800 -55% Includes recruitment cost for p/t employee
TOTAL EXPENSES £65,556 £59,002 -10%

Notes:

  1. Many costs reduced due to the Centre Director’s illness, whilst having no p/t employee

  2. We haven’t yet spent the £2k grant restricted for use on a horsebox (mobile mission work) 3. Future legacy income could be promoted to improve long-term financial security

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees/ Charity Name Llandudno Youth For Christ members of On accounts for the year 31 March 2025 Charity no 1126605 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1-6 of the Trustees’ Report and sheets 2-4 of the accompanying Treasurer’s Report and Accounts. (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2025.

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.

Independent I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:

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: Alun Pari Huws Date: 3 January 2026 ~~PO |~~ Name: Alun Rhys PARI HUWS ~~Cs~~ Relevant professional Associate of the Chartered Institute of Bankers qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: 5 Park Lane, Llandudno, Conwy, LL30 1PQ (address available on request)

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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