COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER.. 06784541 CHARITY REGISTRATION NUMBER.. 1128054 Shifnal and Albrighton Christian Youth Project Company Limited by Guarantee Unaudited Financial Statements 31 August 2025
Shifnal and Albrighton Christian Youth Project Company Limited by Guarantee Financial Statements Year ended 31 August 2025 Page Trustees, annual report (incorporating the directorfs report) 14 Independent examiner's report to the trustees Stalement of financial activities (including income and expenditure accounti Statement of financial position Notes to the financial statements 8-12
Shifnal and Albrighton Christian Youth Project Company Llmlted by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report Ilncorporating the Directorfs Reporti Year ended 31 August 2025 The trustees, who are also the directors lor ihe purposes of company law, present their report and the unaudited financial statemènts of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025. R•ference and admlnistrative details Registered charity name Shilnal and Albnghton Chnstian Youth Project Charity registration number 1128054 Company reglstratlon number C6784541 Principal office anil regIsted St M8W5 Churth Centre office Vicarage Fields High Street Albrightori Wolverhampton 73EQ The trustees A Chatham C Walker Rèv'd M Thomas A Lang D P Samuel Mwshaw (Reslgned 17 May 20251 Independent e¥amlner Matthew 8aker BA FCA Haines Watts Wolverhampton Limited Keepers Lane The Wergs Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8UA structure, governance and managgmtnt Governing document The charity Is controlled by its governing document, a deed ol trust. and constrtutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, a5 define(J by the Companies Act 20Ck The company is govemed by 8 Mernorandurn and Articles ol Association. Chadty constitution The company is a charitsble company limite¢J by guarantee. The company was incorporated on 7 January 2009 and registered as a charity on 13 February 2009. Trustee selection methods The trustees are appointed by ordinary resolution from the supporter's group which 15 open to the local churches.
Shifnal and Albrighton Christian Youth Project Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees, Annual Report Ilncorporating the Directorfs Report) leontlnuad) Year ended 31 August 2025 Structure, govèrnanea and management(eonttnued) Additional govemance Issues All the trustees and supporter5 01 the charity are volunteers The charity now known as Shilnal and Abrighlon Chnstian Youth Project is working closely with the Diocese ol Lichfie5d for policy and training issues. The charity Is made up of trustees. supporters and volunteers and is involved with local churches.. community and church run youth groups and local sthools. A funding agreement is in placa wrth iwo local churche5 The trustees con51der the main risks to be.. il Health and safety of the Youth Leader, volunteers and the young people who bsnèfit from the work of the charity. Poliues are in place to m3n8ge these risks. Ill Safeguarding the young people engaged In the activities of the charity. All staff and volunteers who work with young people must undergo a Disclosure and Barring servi check before they are allowed to work with children and young people involved with sayYES. Oblectlves and actlvlties The overall aim ol sayYES is to establish and maintain a youth rninistry, employing a youth work Co-ordinator to piovide lead£iship for aetivits.es and outreach with teenagers. The work is to be balanced belween secular youth work, evangelistic work and p8StOfal care and nurture. The core objectives of the project are.. il advancernent ol the Christian faith for the benefit ol children and young people in the areas described above., ill demonstration, promotion and encouragement ol christs.an value5'. iiil advancement ol education including support and mentoring". iv) lie1 ol poverty and 5ickne5S through practical acbon. Project core acbwties il prornoting good quality activrties for young people". ill evangelistic work to raise awareness of the G05pel". iiil leadership and leaching for young people interested in the Christian frdith.
Shifnal and Albrighton Christian Youth Project Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report {Incorporatlng the Director's Report) (contsnueLIJ Year ended 31 August 2025 A¢hi•vements and perfomiance Dunng the period under review Thank you to everyone who supports 5ayYES through prayer, giving and encouragement. Your generosity continue5 to make a real difference to young people across Shifn81. Albrighton. and the surrounding ale3. We remain gratefvl for regular financial support fioffl Sl Andrvw's Shilnal, Sl Mary's Sutton Maddock, St Bartholofflew's Tong along wth Methodist churches In Shifnal and Albrighton and Shilnal Christians Together in Shifnal and District as well as a number of individual donor5. Mark'5 health h8s maIned steady. Although ttis pioneering treatment leaves him mole vulneiablè to Illness, "his condition has not restricted his 8bilily lo work with young people. He continues lo attend C8t8Iy5t for spintual support and msnistry development. Volunteers & Staffing Albrighton welcoffled 3 new committed volunteer5. Shifnal continue5 to rely heavily on Mark and Angela. wth adclitional help always appCiated. Despite thi5, the team has shown resilien and dedication. Youth Clubs Attendan has been consistently strong". Boys". peaks of 7-9 Girls. peak5 of 10-13 Total per session.. 3-19 Girls, attendance was particularly high, and the club remains a valued community resource Albrighton As 8 way of re introducing sayYES Into Abrighton Mark held After School Clubs lor Year 6 110 year olds in tK)th Pnmary Schools, which was well 1ved. Then transferred to a Youth Club on a Thursday in the Village to include a broader age group. In its first term, numbers grew steadily". Boys.. around 6 regulars Girls." 2 regulars plus 8 occ35i0n813ttendees Total per session.. 2-11 Shifnal Impact Across both clubs, 62 individual young people engaged this year Development outcomes included". Money handling via tuck shop Teamwork and sharing Reflective discussion Confidence building15UPPOrted by resources such as 'al Makès You 8 Star?.) Youth Clubs run weekly at Trin1ty Centre Shifnal and Wesley Methodist Church Albrighton, with support from Ajbrighton and Donington Parish Council and a National Lottery grant. Sehools Work Mark continues lo be warmly welcorned at Idsall Sthool. contributing lo". Lunchtirne Open Session RE lesson5 le.g.. suffering, Christian perspectives, "Radical Jesus I Session Six after-school group He also Led the Remembrance Service Supported Year 6 tr3n5ition 3cr0s5 four primary schools Delivered Open the Book 5e5SiOnS Over 125 pupils benefited from this work.
Shifnal and Albrighton Christian Youth Project Company Limited by Guarantee Trustees. Annual Report (Incorporating the Directorfs Report) leontlRuedJ Year ended 31 August 2025 Messy Church $8yYES supports Messy Church through the'10 Plus Zone. Community Partnershtps Encouraging developments include Albrighton Parish Council and the Methodist Church 8xploring new youth provision and 58yYes iemains affiliated with SYA, benefitting from training and resources. Governance The charity operated within a carefully managed budget. and we wèlcomed David Samuel as he re-joined the Bo3rd of Tmstees, who met a5 required and contritiute to uphold the Apostles. Creed as the Statemenl of Faith Vi51on Our vision remain5" "Inspiring young lives, transforming our¢ommunily togèther tl)rough faith in Jesus.. We look ahead with hope and Irusl in God'5 guidance. Together, we are shaping a briohter future for the young people of our community. Financial review Charlty's pollcy on reservès Minimurn of 6 Months, operating c05tS to bè h81d in bank account. Funding has been received fvom a number ol sources induding donations from local churohes, individuals and organisations to ensure that the project has reserves in place to secure the next 12 months of operation. Donatlons In klnd Dunng the year locAI chur¢he$ provided meeting room$. office spa, halls and kitchen facilities tree of eharge Donation5 in kind arnounled to the equivalent of c £2,400 in cash 18rms. Furtherrnore. the work ol SAYYES would not have been possible wlhout the generous support and tirne given on a regular ba515 by a nufflbei of volunteer5 Small company provision¥ This report has been preparèd in accordance vrith the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies, exemption. The trustees, annual report was approved on 13th May 2026 and signed on behalf of the board ol trusiees b A Chatham Trustee C Walkér Trustee
Shifnal and Albrighton Christian Youth Project Cornpany Limlted by Guarantee Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of Shlfnal and Albrighton Christian Youth Project Year ended 31 August 2025 1 reportto the trustees on my examination of the financial statements ol Shifnal and bright0 Christian Youth Project I'the charity'l for the year ended 31 Augusl 2025. Re8ponslbllltle8 and ba$ls ol report As the charity's trustees of the Company land also Its 1CtorS for the purposes of cornpany lawl you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordan with ltte requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act'l Having satisfied rny5elfthat the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and a eligible for independent exarnination. I report In respect of my exatn5n2tion ol your charity's accounls as ¢arried out under Secbon 145 olthe Charities Act 20111'the 2011 Act'l In c3rryin9 out ffly examinats.on I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Comrnission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act lrtd•pendent examIng8 Statsment have cornpleted my examination. I confirrn that no matters have come to my attention in connects.on th the exarnination giving me Cause to believe.. accounting records were not kept in respect ol the Company as required by section 386 ofthe 2006 Act." or the accounts do not accord with those records", or the accounts do not comply with the aocountillg requirement5 of section 396 of the 20( Act other than any requirement Ihat the accounts give a 'true and lair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination., or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles ol the Statement ol Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by chanties (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Irel8nd IFRS 10211. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examinatr'on lo which attention should be drawn in thi5 report in order to enable a proper understanding ol thè accounts to be reached. Matthew Bakei BA FCA Haine5 Watt5 Wolverharnpton Lirniled Keepers Lane The Wergs Wolverhampton West Midlands WV6 8UA 2028
Shifnal and Albrighton Christian Youth Project Company Limited by Guarantee Statement of Financial Activlties Iln¢luding income and expenditure account) Year ended 31 August 2025 2025 Unrestricted funds Total fund$ Totsl funds 2024 Note Income and endowTnents Donations and legaaes Investment income 32.878 143 32,878 143 12.997 12 Total Income 33,021 33,021 13,009 ExpÈndltUfe Expenditur8 on charitable aGknvities Totsl expendrture 17,361 17,361 17,361 17,361 12,720 12,720 Net expendtture and net movèment In funds 15,660 15,660 289 Reconclliatlon of funds Total funds brought forward Totsl fvnds earri•d foNArd 2.936 2,936 18,S96 2,647 18.596 2.936 The notes on pages B to 11 lorm part ol these fin?nGlal $tst&m8nts.
Shifnal and Albrighton Christian Youth Project Company Llmited by Guarantee Statement of Financial Position 31 August 2025 2025 2024 Nots Flxed assets Tangible assets 5,598 Current a$s•ts Debtois Cash at bank and In hand 10 1,927 11,491 912 2,444 13.418 3,356 Creditors.. amounts lalllng due wlthln one year Net current assets 11 420 420 12.998 2,936 Total assets less Current liabilltles 18,596 2,936 Net assets 18,5 2,938 Funds of th• charlty Unrestricted funds 18,596 2,936 2,936 Total charity funds 12 18,596 The charitable company is eniitled to exemption from audit under section 477of the Compan1es Act 2006 for the year ended 31 August 2025. The mernbers have not reouired thè company to obtain an audit ol its financi31 ststement5 lor the year ended 31 August 2025 in accordance with 5ecb.on 476 ofthe Companies Act 2006. The trustees ackno¥edge their responsibilrties for.. ensuring that the charitable company keeps aecounts.ng records thatcomply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and prep8nng financial statements which give a true and fairview olthe state of affairs of ttte chantable company as at the end of each financial year and of Its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirement5 of Sections 394 and 395 and which otheTwise comply wrth the quirements ol the Companies Act 2006 relatin9 lo fillancial statement5, $0 far as applicable to the charitable company These financial slalemenls have been prepared in accordance wth the provisions apICable to charitable companies subject to the small companie5 regirne These fi'nanci81 ststernents were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 13th May 2026 and are signed on behalf of the board by.. A Chatham Trustee not88 on pages B to 11 form part of these financial statements.
Shifnal and Albrighton Christian Youth Project Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements {COlJllnued) Year ended 31 August 2025 ACCOUNTING POLOCIES Basls of preparlng the fhnanclal ststements The fin8nci31 statements of the charitable company, wttich is a public benefrt entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Chanties.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charitie5 preparing the1r accounts in accord3nce with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021 leffeclive 1 January 20191,, Financial Reporting Standard 102'The Financial Reporting Standard appli¢able in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006 The financial staternernts have been prepa d under the historical c05t convention. The financial statements have been prepared on the historical cost basis. The financial staternents are prepared in sterlino. which is the functional currency of the entity. Judgements and key sources of estimation uncertalnty The preparation of the financial statements iequ1res management to make juclgementg, estimate5 and assumptions that affect the amounts reported These estimates aniy iudgernents are continually reviewed and are based on experien and other factors, including expeciations of future events that are believed lo be rèasonable under the c1rcumst3nces. Fund accountlng Unrestricted funds Can be used in accordance with the Ghantable obiedives atthe disuetion ol the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes Wthin ihe objects of the chaiity. Reslri¢lions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised lor particulai resliided purposes. Further explanation ul the nature and purpose ol each fund is included in the notes to the financial ststements. Incomlng resources All Incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activibes when entiuement has passed to the charity", It Is probable that the economic benefits assoaated wth the transaction will flow to the charity and the amount can be reli3bly me8sured. The lollowng specific policies are applied to particular categories ol Income". In¢ome from donations or grants is recognised when there is evid&nc8 of enlitlèm8nt lo the gift, reIpt is probable, and its amount can be measured reliably. Legacy income is recognised when receipt is probable. and entitlernènt is establighed. Income from donated goods Is rneasured at the fair value of the goods unless this is impractiC81 to measure ieliably, In which case the value is derived from ttte cost lo the donor or the estimated resale value Donated facilities and services are iecognised in thé accounts when received If the value can be reli8bly rneasured. No amounts are included for the contribution o19eneral volunteers. Income fiorn contracts lor the supply ol services is recognised with the delivery ol the contracted se1. This is classified as unrestricted funds unless there is a contractual requirement lor It to be spent on 8 Particular purpose and returned if unspent, in which case it rnay be regarded as restricied.
Shifnal and Albrighton Christian Youth Project Company Limlted by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements Icofttthuedj Year ended 31 August 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued Resources expènded All expenditu is aGGounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headin95 that a99regate all costs relating to that category. Governance costs 3r8 the costs associated vAth the governance arrangements of the charity a5 opposed to those costs 8S50ciated wth fundraising or charit3bSe activity. Irrecovewble value added tax AT) is inclu¢Jed in the relevant expense c3tegories. Tanglble flxed assets DepCiatIOn is provided at the following annual ratès In order to write off each asset over Its estimated useful1ife. Computer equipment 33% on cost Taxatlon The charity is exempt Irorn corpor8tson tax on ils charitsble actsvilies. Llmlted by guarantee The charity Is 8 company limited by guarantee The rnembeis ol the company are the trustees narned on page 1 In the event of the charity being wound up. the liability In respect ol the guarantee is lirnited to £1 per tnember ol the charity. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Computer Équipmènt COST Additions 8.398 DEPRECIATION Charge foi year 2.8Crf) NET BOOK VALUE At 31 August 2025 At 31 August 2024 5,598
Shifnal and Albrighton Christian Youth Project Company Limlted by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements (contlnuedj Year ended 31 August 2025 Donatlons and legacles Unrestricted Total Funt1s Unrestricted Total Funds Fund5 2025 Funds 2024 Donations Gift aid st Andrews Lottery Grant- Albrighton Pioiect Churches Together Shifnal District Sutton Maddock PCC st Bartholomew's Tong Albri9hton Methodisl Albrighton Parish Council 7,764 1,869 1.200 18,510 135 300 600 7,764 1.869 1,200 18.510 135 300 600 6,684 1,596 1,200 6.684 1,596 1,200 1.577 300 600 1,040 1,577 600 1,040 2,500 32,878 2,500 32.878 12,997 12.997 Investment Income Unresiricted Total Funds Unr&strictÉd Total Funds Funds 2025 Funds 2024 Bank Interest reIvable 143 143 12 12 Expenditure on eharitable activilies by fvnd type Unrestricted Total Funds nstrICted Total Funds Func5s 2025 Funds 2024 Youth work Depreciation Support Costs 14.123 2.800 438 14,123 2.800 438 12,240 12,240 480 480 17,361 17,361 12,720 12.720 Expenditure on charitable activities by a¢tivity type Activities undertaken directty Support costs Total funds 2025 Total fund 2024 Youth work Govern8nce costs 14.123 14,123 438 12,240 480 438 14.581 438 14,561 12,720 10
Shifnal and Albrighton Christian Youth Project Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Flnancial Statements (Gontinutdl Year ended 31 August 2025 Indeperhdent oxamlnation fees 2025 2024 Fees payable to the independent exarniner for Independent exarninab.on of the financial statements 438 480 Trustee remuneration and expenses No remuneration or other benefits from employrnenl with the charity or a related entity wère received by the trustees. 10. Debtors 2025 2024 PrepayrnentS and accrued income 1,927 912 11. Credltors.. amounts falllng du• wlthln one year 2025 2024 Accruals and deferred income 420 420 12. Analysis tsf eharitable funds Unrestrlcted funds At 1 September 2024 At 31 August 2025 Income Expenditure General funds 2,936 33,021 117.3611 18.596 At 1 September 2023 Al 31 August 2024 Income Expenditure Gener81 funds 2,647 13,009 112.7201 2.936 11
Shifnal and Albrighton Christian Youth Project Company Limited by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements fconthiueo) Year ended 31 August 2025 13. Analysls of net a5$ets behveen funds Unrestricted Totsl Funds Funds 2025 Fixed 3Ssets Current assets Creditors less than 1 year Net assets 5,598 13,418 14201 18,596 5,598 13.418 14201 18,596 Unrestn'cted Total Funds Funds 2024 Cvrrent assets Creditors less than 1 year Net assèts 3,356 14201 2.936 3.356 14201 2,936 12