REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06732673 IEngland and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER." 1128524
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
ST
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2024
FOR
YOUTH AND FAMILIES MATTER
(Acompany Limited by Guarantee)

YOUTH AND FAMIUES MA￿ER
INDEX TO THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
Page
Company Infomiation
Report of the Trustees
2-11
Report of the Independent Examiner
12
Statement of Financial Activities
13
Balance Sheet
14
Notès to the Financial St3tements
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YOUTH AND FAMILIES MA￿ER
COMPANY INFORMATION
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
TRUSTEES:
R Maher ACA- Chair
S Reynolds (resigned 7 January 20251
H Francis FCA
8 Njah (appointed 18 September 20241
J Sweeney
J Woodhouse Iresigned 18 September 20241
REGISTERED OFFICE:
Testwood Baptist Church
283A Salisbury Road
Totton
Southampton
Hampshire
S040 3LZ
REGISTERED NUMBER..
06732673 IEngland and Wales)
CHARtTY NUMBER:
1128524
INDEPENDENTEXAMINER:
Scott Vevers Ltd
Chartered Accountant5 & Registered Auditors
65 East Street
Bridport
Dorset
DT6 3LB
BANKERS:
CAF Bank Ltd
25 Kings Hill Avenve
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ
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The Trustees Iwho are also directors of the charitable company for the purposes of the company lawl present their
report together with thefin3ncial statement5 of Youth and Families Matterfor the year ended 31 December 2024.
They are also prepared to meet the requirements for a dirertors, report and accounts for Companies Act
purposes.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the accounts and
comply with the charity's governing document. the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5'.
Statement irf Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financlal Reportin8 Stsndard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
OBJECTS AND ACTIVITIES FOR THE PUBLIC BENEFIT
Youth and Familie5 Matter IYFMI exists to=
Meet the needs of children, young people and families in the Totton area of Hampshire. and elsewhere through,
including, but not limited to the following-
The prowsion of training
The advancement of education
The provision of support and activities
Which develop their skills, capacities, and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and
responsible individuals.
In planning artivities forthe periocj, theTrustees have consideredthe Commission'sguidance on Public Benefit and
the needs of the local community. The Governors have revisited our objertives and future planned activities with
due regard to the September 2013 Charity Commission guidance IP81, P82, P831 in accordance with their
responsibilities under the Charitles Act 2011. The Public Benefit narrative within this report is also set out taking
account of PB3.
INTRoDU￿10N
TheQuoen'JAward
forvoluntary S4r¥lc4
YFM is an independent grassroots charity established in Totton IHampshirel in 1993. We work directly with
vulnerable and disadvantaged children, young people and theirfamilies to strengthenfamily relationships, develop
resilience and support children, young people, adults and families to thrive. Embedded in the cornmunitv,
volunteers, Trustees and staff are local residents that consult beneficiaries to ensure our services are grounded in
local needs. In 2020. in recognition of the charl￿$ impact and excellent use of volunteers. YFM was honoured wlth
the Queens Award for Volunt3ry Service (the highest award available to charitable organi5ations and equivalent to
an M8EI.
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Each week the charity works with up to 300 people. who are livins in fin3ncial hardship or poverty as well as
experiencing one or multiple challenges including abuse, addiction, long-term illness, disability and family
breakdown. YFM works with people of all backgKound5 and a 5i8nificant proportion of our caseload Is made up of
people from under-represented &roups.
Totton is an area just outside of Southampton with high housin8 Costs and poor social housing, limited affordable
housing, inadequate public service provision and low education and training attainment as emdenced by the Index
of multiple deprivation,.
TheTrustees have established that the aims and purpose5 of YFM wll primarily be achieved by proidding work that
15 designed around the person and draws from four areas of services offered by the charlty. Keeping a family or
individual central to the approach, work can take the form of individualised support, group work, educational
courses or help with financial hardship- or a blend of one or more of these areas.
YFM offers a person-centred. holistic service that is not timebound. works at the pace appropriate to the
complexity of individual need5 and circumstances and can work with the whole family unit in a safe. secure and
non-judgemental environment. The charity regularly works in different settings with a child, younE person and
caregiver all 3ffected loften in different ways) by the same situation. This not only gives YFM more insights to
provide moretargeted help and safeguarding, but it also givesthe charitymO￿ opportunities to improve outcome5
for individuals and the family unit as a whole.
2019 English Indi￿5 otsoeprwation report.. twowards lall within the IO% m05t deprived nei8hbDurhoods for BARRIERS TO HOUSING AND
SERVICE5 DOMAIN.- lourf311 between 20-30% m05t deprived nei8hbourhoods lor EDUCATION, SKILLS AND TRAINING DOMAIN and half the
W8rds YFM works in score in the bottom half of the overall INDEX OF fvIULTIPLE DEPRIVATION.
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AcfiviTIES
Throughout 2024 YFM'S activitie5 and achievements weTe ès follows-
Individ lised support
For chlldren and young people-
122 children and young people received one to one support In 2024. The majority of thls support has
been dellvered on a medlum to long-term basls. The six m05t common reason5 for referral for thls 5UPPOrt
oi
02
03.
04.
1866 one to one sesslons took place wlth chlldren and young people. 1783 of these sesslons took placè In
nine school location5 and the remaining 83 sessions took place with young people who are non-attenders
or for whom support in School isn't appropriate.
For adult5 and famllle5-
266 adults and famllles recelved one to one support throughout the year. Some of thls Intenslve support
took place over a medium to long term period. whereas some people only needed shorter-term help. The
six most CQmFnon reasons for referral for thi5 5UPPOrt were..
01.
02
03
YFM continues to be recognised for the value of offering responsive. flexible and in-home support for
adults and famllles who are vulnerable or In ¢rlsls. Feedback from a lotal school-
"The￿ is olwoy5 a very Quick re5pon5efrom YFM which is often needed as (y child and/orfumily is in cri51s
ortd even though myltl-ogency reftrrtsls ore put In, tP)ese ore often occomponled by ts lengthy wottfor ony
sort OA response. YFM stafl are reody ond (rble ro visit parents ￿nd children in their homes ond monv
piJrÈiJts htsve lÈd back how helpful they howe found this 05 uppointments ore mode GvGiluble which fit in
with work roo. We olso rhlnk It is reolly voluL7ble tht7t parents con be seen rjt home t7S they ore often more
relaxed uble to be open at home.~
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LLèEING
NESDAYS
Regular 8roups-
LUNCHTIME WELLBEING DROP IN at Te5twood School, with the alm of covering specific topics during each
term. These InclL*ded wellbeing, exam anxiety, di8ltal safety and personal tdentity, amongst other things
and supported 52 young people.
TBC FRIDAYS - YFM tontinued to partner wlth Testwood Baptlst Church. to provlde a space for Carer5 to
tome with their bables, a group for children. and a youth group. The charity 5UPPOrted this initiative with
family workers, children. and youth workers. YFM support workers were speclfScally able to help the
children wlth additional need5 to acce55 this provision.
TIDES/STREAMS- bl-weekly 5UPPOrt groups for women suffering from depression and anxiety-
COMMUNITY LUNCH-
group for Individuals who may feel Isolated znd don't often get the chance
to eat together. This is held at The Chapel.
POST ADOPTION GROVP-This group finished durinB 2024
ADHDIAUTISM GROUP- a monthly support group for parents of chlldren wlth ADHD and Autlsm.
Seasonal 8roup attlvitles-
Community coach trip to the seaslde and community family picnic sessSons
Chrlstmas Productlon- Red RSding Hood, performed by Saltmlne Theatre
Kun8 Foo Panda film screenlng event for famllies
A summer kayakinB trip took place and a separate movte and pi2za nl8ht for 17 young people
Two speciallst nurtu￿ days. speclfically aSmed at the more vulnerablè chlldren In the charity's caseload.
This was a small group, to enable children to feel comfortable and for the leaders to Spend quality tlme
wlth them. 13 ehlldren engaged wlth these day5, Wllost of whom YFM also supports through school.
Alongslde the Communlty hub, seven play sessions were provided durlng the school holidays.
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emergeiicy
food parcels
3571 bags of food
distributed last year
supportin6 1362 adult5 and
847 children
è.
help for
nomelessness
l Helping people rough
sleeping,
sofa surfing or
inadeqtsately-housed
to find somewhere
to call home
stretching
food budget
Working with
Fareshare to deliver
a weekly larder that
helped 120
households lasr year
emergency
energy
Working with Fuel
Bank Foundation to help
181 households
accessing
help
Indlvidualised help to
find and access benefits
and other Important
forms
Df support
year
Baslts Bank (food bank) - Thefe was an Increase In the number of working households accessing the
511PPOrt of basics bank. The local community continued to support thi5 project. as well as many
organisatlons and supermarkets, both wlth food and flnances. NotwlthstandSng thls. donatlons don't
cover as much as they used to and more funds now 80 to topping up food parcels.
Fuel Bank- 181 applications were made to the Fuel Bank Foundation.
F3re5hare Larder
run by Fareshare wlth support from YFM, to provide groceries. for a small charge.
Alongside the Fare5hare larder. YFM supported client5 wlth benefit5 advice, housing Snformation, Fnedic31
appointments etc. Thls was done throu8h our YFM staff, but also through the New Forest District Council
Housing team. The larder here is one of the busier locations for Fareshare and. with averdge weekly
attendance rlsing to 50 in 2024. the project has come under more pressure In terms of stspplies.
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MANAGING YOUR CHILD'S ANGRY FEELINGS three of
these courses were run during 2024, supporting 23
people. Thls group loo￿ at how parents and carers can
help their child with anger, focusing on triggers. how to
lengthen the fuse and calming strategles.
What We D¢ Wjth
Dif f icult peekngs
WILD
basic skills coursè for people who may have
experienced rejection or felt overlooked by mainstream
education or employment 5UPPOrt services. WILD is
tailored programme combining emotional coachin8 and
life skills training in an accessible format. Each six-week
theme focuses on a specific set of ski115 like cookin8,
budgeting, communlcation, or emotional literacy and the
sessions are delivered weekly during term time. 34
sessions took place In 2024 along with 8 outdoor learning
trips.
FUNDRAISING AcfiviTIES
Regular newsletters or short videos update all stakeholders of the outcomes achieved uslng thèir funds. Personal
repeat donations continued throughout the year.
PARTNERSHIP WORKING
YFM continued to work alongside many local partners during 2024.
Staff attended networking meetings to gain and share information, indudin8 New Forest Partnership meetings
with NFDC, CAB, Community First. local food banks, and other local organisations. The Prolert Leader attended the
Local Children's Partnership meetings and the team continued to work closely with Children's Services.
YFM continued to be a part of the 'New Forest Cost-of-Livin8 Steerin8 Group,, with the aim of addressing povertv
to help residents in local communities. The University of Southampton also approached YFM in 2024 to paitner on
3 future research project around food insecurity.
The team were pleased to welcorne the CEO of New Forest District Council, along with Cllr Cleary and Cllr Poole,
and Ryan Steven5 (Service Manager- Revenues, Benefits and Customer Services) to see the work of YFM in action.
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As in other years, Families Matter lin Hythel continue to be a valued partner in running selected parenting CoUr￿S
and the charity received increased referrals from the local mental health and social prescribingteam forvulnerable
adults.
STAFF & VOLUNTEERS
Our team of staff and volunteer5 continue to be YFM'5 bi88e5t asset.
Changes in staffine arrangements throughout 2024=
Christina Harrls. Chlldren and Youth Worker left her role in December 2024.
Jackie Woodhouse left her role as Trustee of YFM in September 2024 due to relocation.
Beatrice Njah joined the board of Trustees in September 2024.
Pay is reviewed annually on l April. Mr H Francis acts as the lead trustee on pay recommendation5 to the Board.
THE CHAPEL
The aim of The Chapel is to supportthe immediate local community, under5t3nding their needs and assisting more
f3milie5 and young people to connect into our existing initiatives whilst, over the longer term, 3150 helpin8 to
provide a sustainable source of income for YFM, in an ever<hanging financial climate.
The Chapel celebrated 10 years in operation in December 2024 which was an opportunity to celebrate the
achievements of the project to date and the con51derable impact it ha5 made within the local communitv.
SAFEGUARDING
Safeguarding is of the utmost importance to YFM and sits on the ègenda of every Trustee meeting. The chariws
53feguèrding policies are reviewed and updated annually by the Board of Trustee5 and staff Bnd volunteers receive
regular training. Kelly Price (Projert Leaderl is the charity's designated safeguarding lead, with Julie Sweenev
serving as the responsible safeguardine trustee.
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All staff and volunteers are subject to Disclosure & Barring Service checks before working with children, young
people and vulnerable adults. The charity works very closely with Hampshire County Council Children Services
department and regularly attend relevant child protection and other relevant meetin8$ as part of joint casework.
SUSTAINABILITY
The fundraising landscape is incre35in8ly challen8ing, however, YFM is fortunate to have a breadth of support both
locally and further afield.
Alike many 5rnall charities, YFM has a cautious and considered approach to financial governance including
rationalising costs where possible, maximising available income opportunities and pursuing wise investment5
where relevant.
FEEDBACK FROM PEOPLE YFM HAS SUPPORTED
From a vulnerable woman who received individualised, group and hardship support=
From a woman with long term health problems who received group support and attended a course..
From a young person who received individualised support=
ri
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Total receipts on unre5tri¢ted funds were £168,72512023= £146,7101. Restrirted funds of £144.50412023.. £135,891)
were also received and are detailed in the Financial Statements.
The Statement of Financial Activities shows net income of £22,23612023.. £2,213) for the year and reserves are in
surplus by £258,16112023'. £235,925), of which £98,41012023.. £96,363) are In restrlcted funds.
The Trustees have recognised the risk to future risk and have allocated unrestricted designated funds of £95,986
12023.. £98,106). Allocated as follows..
Monies held to ensure cashflow is available to pay salarie5 as they fall due of £25,00012023'. £25,000);
Monies held to purch35e food for the food bank service, as needed. to ensure continuity of the serwce of
£15,98612023.' £18,106),
The Chapel Cafe 2025 lease renewal fixed asset reserve of £55.(KX)12023.. £55,(X)01.
RESERVES POUCY
The Trustees have set a reserves policy which requires=
Reserves be maintained at a level whith ensures that our core activitie5 could continue durin8 a 6 to 12 month
period of unforeseen difficulty. The Trustees recognise that additional free reserves are desirable, to
successfully manage our skill base and secure continuity of case work. They are working to maintain financial
resilience to ensure much needed stability for our vulnerable client base in an increasingly challengine
environment. At 31, December 2U24, free reserves amounted to £63,765 which 3re in line with the policy.
A proportion of reserve5 be maintained in a readily realisable form.
The calculation of the required level of reserves is an integral part of the organisation's planning, budeet and forecast
cycle. It takes into accovNt the..
Risks associated with each St￿aM of income and expenditure being different from that budgeted
Planned 3ctivity level
Organi5ation's commitments
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMEwf OFTHE CHARITY
The charity Is a company limited by Euarantee and was formed on 24" October 21XJ8. It is governed by its
Memorandum and Articles of A55ociation.
DIRE￿OR5 AND TRUSTEES
The registered directors of the company are also the Trustees, and detai15 of the Trustees are listed on page l.
Trustees are recruited and appointed by the bc)ard of Trustees. The charlty may, by ordinary resolution, appoint a
person who is willing to act to be a Director. He or she is recommended by a Director to the b03rd of Trustees, who
vote on the appointment. The appointment is recorded In the mlnutes of the meeting. The full prO￿dUre can be
found in the Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Newly appointed trustees are provided with an induttion to the Charity throu@h provision of training courses and
mentoring by established trustees.
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The Trustees delegate the day-to-day responsibility for administering the activities of the charity to the part time
Project Leader who is also responsible for overseeing the ch3rit¢s employees. The Trustees are committed to high
standards of governance Teco8nisin8 the importance of the 7 principle5 Outlined in the Charity Governance Code.
SAFEGUARDING
The Trustees and staff of YFM confirm our commitment to, and maintenance of our safeguardlng policv.
STATEME￿ OFTRUSTEES. RESPON51BIL ￿lEs
The Trustees are required by law to prepare fin3ncial ststements for each financial period. which give a true and fair
view of the financial activities of the charity and of its financial position at the end of the period. In preparing those
financi81 st3tements. the Trustees are required to'.-
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistentlv..
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP,.
make judgements 3nd estimates that are re35anable and Prudent.
State whether the policies adopted are in accordance wlth the CompanSes Act 2006 and with applicable
accounting standards and statements of recommended practice, subjettto any material departures disclosed
and explained in the financial statements,.
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
company will continue in buslness.
The Trustee5 are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonablè accuracy at anv
tlme the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with
the Companie5 Act 2006. They are also responsible for 53feguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking
reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Marcus Cridland of Scott Vevers Ltd has signified his wrillingne55 to continue in office and a resolution for his re-
appointment will be prop05ed at the forthcoming Annual General Meeting.
Thi5 report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subjert to the small
companies, regime.
ON BEHALF OFTHE BOARD..
R Maher- Director
nd
Date.. 22 September 2025
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORTTOTHE TRUSTEES
I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31" Oecember 2024, which are set out Dn pages 13 to
24.
Respective responslbilitiès of Trusteés and examiner
The Trustee5 (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts. The Trustees consider that an audit Is not required for this year under section 144121 of
the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and th3t an independent examination is needed.
Having Satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent
examination. it is my responsibility to..
examine the accoumts under section 145 of the Charities Act;
to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under sèction
14515llbl of the Charities Act,. and
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 @iven by the Charity Commission. An
examination includes a review of thè accounting record5 kept by the charity and 3 comparison of the accounts
presented wth those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disc105ures 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 falr view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
Independent examinerfs statement
In conr)ection with my examination. no matter has come to my attention to indicate that..
atcountin@ records have not been kept in accordance with section 386 of the CompaNie5 Act 2006.,
the atcounts do not accord with such records-
where accounts are prepared on an accruals basis, whether they fail to cornply wth relevant accountin8
requirements under settion 396
of the Companies Act 2006. or are not consistent with the (hèrities 50RP IFRS1021
any matter which the examiner believes should be drawn to the attention of the reader to gèin a proper
understanding of the accounts.
M J Cridland FCA BAIHon51
Scott Vevers Ltd
Chartered Accountants & Registered Auditors
65 East Street
Bridport
Dorset
DT63LB
Date..
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
2024
Total
2023
Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
fund5
funds
Notes
INCOME
Income and endowments from-
Donations and legacie5
74,461
74.461
56.114
Charitable activitie5
25,533
144,504
170,037
159,499
Other trading activities
64.559
64,559
64,919
Investment income
4,172
4,172
2.069
Total Incomlng resources
168,725
144,504
313,229
282,601
EXPENDITURE ON:
Cost of raising funds
86,504
86,504
77,557
Charltable actlvitie5
62,032
142,457
204,489
202,831
Total expenditure
148,536
142,457
290.993
280,388
Net income/lexpendlturel before transfers
20.189
2.047
22,236
2,213
Transfers between funds
Net Movement In Funds for the yeaT
20,189
2,047
22.236
2.213
Total Funds..
Brought Forward
139,562
96,363
235,925
233,712
Carried Forward
159,751
98.410
258.161
235,925
All incoming resources and resources expended derive from continuing actlvities.
The notes on page5 15 to 24 form an integral part of these financial statements.
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BALANCE SHEET AT 31" DECEMBER 2024
Company Reglstration No. 06732673
2024
2023
Note5
Fixed A55ets
Tangible a55ets
li
5.948
277
CuTrent assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
12
5.861
252,191
258,052
7,429
234,460
241.889
Creditors.. Amounts f3llin8 due within one year
13
15,8391
16,2411
Net current assets
252,213
235,648
Total assets less current liabilities
258,161
235,925
The funds of the charity:
Restricted Funds
14
98,410
96,363
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
General funds
95,986
63.765
98,106
41,456
159,751
139,562
Totzl charity funds
258,161
235,925
The company is entitled to exernption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31.
December 2024.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of it5 flnaacial statements for the year ended 31.
December 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companie5 Act 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complyin8 Wlth the requirements of the Act with respect to accouniing
records and the preparation of account5..
These financial siatements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to 5rnall companie5 regime and
in accordance with FR5102 SORP.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 22 September 2025 and signed on it5 behalf by..
R Maher- Director
The notes on pa8es 15 to 24 form an integral part of these financial Statements.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
l General information
Youth and Families Matter is a compariy. limited by guarantee, incorporated In England and Wale5 under the Companies
Att 2006 and Charities Act 2011. The addres5 of the registered office is provided in Reference and administrative details.
Details of the charity's operations are provided in the Report of the Trustees.
2 Accounting policse5
The principal accounting policies adopted. judgements and key sources of estimation uncertainty In the preparation of
the financial statements are as follows..
Statement of compllance and basis of preparation
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statement5 have been prepared on a
going cc)ncern basis under the historical c05t convention and in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021, (Charities SORP IFRS 10211, the Companies Act
2006 and the Charities Act 2011.
Accountlng conventlon
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the Trustee5 believe that no material
uncertaintie5 exist. The Trustees have considered the level of funds held and the expected level of income and
expenditure for 12 months from authorising these financial statements. The budgeted income and expenditure is
Sufficient with the level of reserves for the charity to be able to continue as a going concern.
Income
Income from donations and Erant5, including capital 8rants and events utilising the charity's facilities is included in
incoming resources when receivable except as follows..
When events are due to take place in a future accounting period and when donor5 specify that donations and grants
given to the charity must be used in future accounting period5, the income is deferred until those periods.
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.
When donors specify that donations and grant5, including capital grants, are for particular restricted purposes, whlch do
not amount to pre-conditions regarding entitlement, thls income is included in incoming resources of restricted funds
when receivable.
Grant clawbacks are deducted from incoming resources if they occur in the same accounting period. Grant clawbacks
made in subsequent accounting periods are shown as outgoing resources in preference to negative income.
Gifts and services in kind are included èt their estimated open market valuation.
Cla55ifJcation of expendlture
Expenditure is included when incurred. Costs which are identified a5 relating to restricted activities are allocated directly
to those activities. Costs which relate to the general running of the charity are allocated agair15t unrestricted funds, and
within the Statement of financial activities these eKpenses are shown as cost of activitie5 in furtherance ol the objects of
the charity, support costs and governance costs. Governan￿ costs are those relating to the charity's cornpliance with
constitutional and statutory requirernent5.
Tangible fixèd asset5
Tangible fixed assets costin& or deemed value for donations, more than £500 are capitalised at cost. Depreciation is
provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life.
as follows:
Asset
Depreciation rate
Over period of lease
25% straight line
25% straight line
Leasehold improvements
Equipment
Motor vehicles
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NOTE5 TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
2 Accounting policies (continued)
Funds
Restricted funds are funds subject to specific conditions imposed by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes
and uses of the restricted funds are set out in note 14 to the accounts. Designated funds are allocated out of
unrestricted funds by the Trustees for specific purposes. The use of such funds is at the trustees, discretion.
Pensions
The charity operate5 a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are charged to the Statement of Finanei31
Activities a5 they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
Flnanclal Instruments
clas5ificotion
Financial assets and financial liabilities are recognised when the charity becomes a party to the contractual provision5 of
the instrument.
Financial liabilitie5 and equity in5trurnents are cla55ified according to the substance cf the contractual Brrangement
entered into. An equity instrument is any contract that evidences 3 residual interest in the assets of the charity after
Recognition und me(JstJrement
All financial assets and liabilities are initially measured at transaction price (including transaction costs), except for those
financial asset5 classified as at fair value through profit or loss, which are initially measured at f3ir value (which is
normally the tr3risaction price excluding transaction costs). unle5S the arrangement con5titute5 a financing transactions.
If an arrangement constitutes a financing transaction. the financial asset or financial liability is measured at the present
value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest for similar debt instruments.
Financial assets and liabilities are only off5el in the 5taternent of financial position when, and only when there exists a
legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and the charity intends either to settle on a net basis, or to
realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Financial assets are derecognised when and only when al the contractual rights to the cash flows from the financial asset
expire or are settled, bl the charity transfers to another party substantially all of the risks and rewards of ownership of
the financial asset, or cl the charity, despite having retained some, but not all, Significant rlsks and rewards of ownership,
has transferred control of the asset to another partv.
Financial liabilities are derecognised only when the obligation specified in the contract is discharged, cancelled or
expires.
Donations and legacies
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds
2024
ZOZ4
2023
2024
2023
2023
Testwood Bapt15t Church
Gift Aid
Other donations and gifts
4,248
8,942
46.671
59,861
4.200
2.999
40,115
47,314
4,248
8,942
46,671
59,861
4,20D
2,999
40,115
47.314
Gifts in kind..
Minibus
5,000
5,000
Office space provided by
Testwood Baptist Church
9,600
8,800
9,600
8.800
74,461
56.114
74,461
56,114
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YOUTH AND FAMILIES MATTER
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
4 Charitable activities
Unrestricted Fund5
2024
Restricted Funds
2024
Total Fund5
2024
2023
2023
2023
Grants and Awards Inote 141
Fee5 received
Other incorne
144,504
135,891
144,504
13,983
11,550
170,037
135,891
14,702
8,906
159,499
13,983
11.550
25,533
14,702
8,906
23,608
144,504
135,891
5 Other trading activit5es
Unrestricted Funds
Restrirted Funds
Totsl Funds
2024
2024
2023
2024
2023
2023
The Chapel café
Sale of donaied goods
Rent received
Fundraising events
41,208
21,999
41.707
22.270
41,208
21,999
41,707
22,270
1,352
64,559
942
1,352
64,559
942
64.919
64.919
6 Costs of raising funds
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds
2024
2024
2023
2024
2023
2023
Staff costs
Publicltv
21,756
744
18,239
5.251
23.490
21,756
744
22,500
18,239
5.251
23.490
22,500
The Chapel café costs
The Chapel staff costs
26,565
37,439
64.004
21.299
32,768
54,067
26,565
37.439
64,004
21,299
32,768
54.067
86,504
77.557
86,504
77,557
The Chapel costs represent 69.7% of the cost of raising fund5. They generate a surplus from directly attributable Chapel
income whilst significantly enhancing our presence in. and links with. the community in most need of our client services.
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YOUTH AND FAMILIES MAThER
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
7 Charitable activities costs
Unrestricted Funds
2024
Restricted Fund5
Total Funds
2024
2023
2024
2023
2023
Staff costs
23,816
26,927
9.202
2,087
62.032
44,259
30,843
6,877
1,830
83.809
141.831
626
119,022
165,647
27,553
9,202
2,087
204,489
163,281
30,843
6.877
1.830
202,831
Direct costs
Support cost5
Governance costs
142,457
119,022
Stuff cost5.'
Staff salaries
Training
23,208
608
42,406
1,853
44,259
141,831
119.022
165,039
608
165,647
161,428
1,853
163,281
23.816
141,831
119,022
Direct costs..
Project cost5
Church Igifts in kindl
Depreciation
Travel expenses
15,505
9,600
347
19.694
8,800
92
626
16,131
9,600
347
1,475
27,553
19,694
8.8(X)
92
1,475
26,927
2.257
30,843
2,257
30,843
626
Support C05ts.'
Bank charges
Equipment
Insurance
IT cost5
Payroll administration
Postage and stationery
Sundry
Telephonè and internet
815
370
815
918
1,725
1,397
2.160
458
929
370
918
96
96
1,725
1,397
2.160
458
929
800
2,439
677
1,164
244
1,250
637
6,877
2,439
677
1,164
244
1,250
637
800
9,202
9,202
6,877
Governance cosrs..
Sundrv
Independent Examiner's fee
47
47
2.040
2,087
1,830
1.830
2.040
2,087
1,830
1,830
In addition to the above figures we can demonstrate that the above charitable activity costs exclude 10,012 hours of
voluntary work12023.' 9,5371.
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YOUTH AND FAMILIES MArrER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
8 Staff tosts
No remuneration or expenses were pald to Trustees in the year12023.. £nill. The cosis of the remaining staff were..
2024
2023
Wage5 and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
209,19J
5,937
9,106
224,234
199,068
5,092
8,527
212,687
No employee earned more than £60,000 during the year.
The number of staff employed by the charity during the year was as follow5..
Z024
20Z3
No.
No.
Average full time equivalent number of staff employed
Average number of staff ernployed Iheadcountl
15.0
15.0
9 Net incomel lexpenditurel for the year
This is stated after charging..
2024
2023
Depreciation of tangible fixed assets
Independent examiner's remuneration
347
92
2.040
1,830
io Defined cot)trlbutlon pension scheme
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The as5et5 of the scheme are adMiniste￿d by Trustees in
fund independent from those of the charity. The pension cost charge for the year represents contribution5 payable by
the charity to the scheme and amounted to £9,10612023'. £8,527).
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YOUTH AND FAMILIES MAThER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
11 Tangible fixed assets
Short
Leasehold
Improve-
ments
Motor
vehicles
Fixtures &
Equipment
Total
Cost or valuation
As at I january 2024
Additions
A5 at 31 December 2024
23.745
8,365
1,018
9,383
32.110
6,018
38,128
5,000
5,000
23.745
Depieciation
As at I January 2024
Charge for the year
As at 31 December 2024
23,745
8,088
347
8,435
31.833
347
23,745
32.180
Net book value
As at 31 December 2024
5,000
948
5,948
As at 31 December 2023
277
277
In 2014, the charity received a licence to occupy the property known as The Chapel" The Chapel Trustees are in the
final 5tage5 to exend the lease to Youth and Families Matter for a further 7 years.
12 Debtors
2024
2023
Trade deblor5
Gift Aid recoverable
Prepèyments and accrued income
4,513
2,916
4,666
1,195
5,861
7,429
13 Creditors: Amounts falling due within onè year
2024
2023
Trade creditors
Social security and other taxes
Other creditors and accruals
1,498
652
4,341
5,839
5,589
6,241
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YOUTH AND FAMILIES MAThER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
14 Funds
Balance at
Balance at
31 December
l January
2024
Incoming
resources
Resour￿$
expended
Transfers
2024
Restrirted Funds..
Abri Grant
Albert Hunt Trust
ASDA (Equipment & Re50urcesl
ASDA Foundation IB3sics Bank)
Barker Mill Foundation
3,000
11,8261
12,0001
14391
1,174
2,000
1,200
I,ODO
761
i.ocx)
2,625
1,666
2,040
87
12,6251
11,6661
12,0401
11,7811
121,7051
Churchill Foundation
Co-op Local Community Grant
F J Wallis Charitable Trust
Garfield Weston Foundation
Hampshire County Council..
Connect4Comrnunities
Hampshire County Council: Countv
Councillor Grant IDHI
Hampshire County Council.. Leaders Grant
Harnp5hire & Isle of Wight Community
Foundation IHIWCFI
It's Your Choice
3,000
25,000
1,306
3,295
1.650
3,265
12,3831
2.532
944
1,622
11,5111
1,055
2,700
2,700
7,921
8,052
16,3271
9,646
1,036
2,887
27,300
18,081
2,116
1,559
30,000
12,5161
13,9001
129,8001
118,0811
636
Local Children'5 Partnership
MJB Charitable Trust
Neville C105e
546
27,500
New Forest District Council.. Councillorjohn
sleep
New Forest District Council..
Councillor Richard Young
New Forest District Council.. Revenue Grant
Peggy Heron Fund
Red Hill Trust
Royal Warrant Holder5 Association
Simply Health LCIF
The Edward Gostling Foundation IThe Art
Foundationl
The Listeners Trust
300
13001
loo
iiooi
2,503
9,500
20,000
5.630
19.0151
2,988
20,000
4,658
4,455
1.668
2.500
15,4271
11,6681
12.5001
17,000
25.000
124,0001
18,orM)
1,460
144,504
18471
1142,4571
613
96,363
98,410
Designated Fund5
lal Salary reserve
Ibl Food Bank service
Icl Chapel Café
25,000
18,106
55.000
98.106
25,000
15,986
55.000
95,986
12.1201
12,1201
General Funds
Other charitable funds
41,456
41,456
168,725
168,725
1146,4161
1146,4161
63,765
63,765
Total unrestricted fund5
139,562
168,725
lJ48,5361
159,751
Total Funds
235,925
313,229
1290,9931
258,161
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YOUTH AND FAMILIES MAThER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
14 Funds Icontinuedl
Bulun¢e ut
BalL7nce at
l Jonuary
2023
Incomin9
resources
Resources
31 December
2023
expended
TrnnsAers
2023
Re5trffrted Fund5.'
Albert Hunt Trusr
Asdt7 Foundation
Barker Mill Foundotion
Churchill Foundorion
CitizensAdvice Buret7u.' Communlty Hub
Co-op Local Community Grunt
EK¥on Mobile
FJ Wullis ChuritfJble Trust
Gurfield Weston Fourjdotion
Humpshire County Council.-
Connect4Communities
Humpshire County Council.. County
Councillor Grunt IDIIJ
Hampshire Counry Council.. Get Going Again
Fund
HUmpShi￿ & Isle of Wighr Communlty
Founcltition (HIWCFJ.. Nutional Emergencies
Trust fNET-OCMSJ
Hampshire County Council.. Neville Penmun
Hampshire County Council.. Webslte
Henrysmith
Julia & Hans Ruusing
Its Your Choice
Locol Chilclren's Portnership
fv7JB Churitoble Trust
Neville Close
New Forest District Council Business Grant
New Forest District Council.. Councillor
Russell Gront
New Forest District Council.. RestfJrt Grunt
3,000
1200)
3,OOQ
2.000
ii,oooJ
200
{375J
{334J
(1.688)
11,568)
(500)
(913)
110.639)
2,625
1,666
1,688
1,228
2,380
500
2,040
87
10.639
4,950
13,300)
1.550
1.120
2.009
{2.185)
944
3,305
(3,305)
2,741
7,921
12,741)
7,921
500
2,600
(500)
{2,600J
(3.696)
{8,233J
12,964J
{2,563J
124,587J
(9,478)
(3,722)
3,696
8,233
4,000
5,45Q
30,000
11,699
1.036
2.887
27,300
15.081
21,887
15,860
3,722
600
(600)
8.000
1,644
(8.0001
(9.1411
New Forest District Council.. Revenue Grunt
New Forest District Council.. Supportirjg
Communities
New forest Distrirt Council.. Worm Spuce
Fund
Red Hill Trust
Royol Warn7nt HoldersAssOClUtion
Simply Health LCIF
The EdwGrd Go5tling Found(Ftion IThe Act
Foundution)
The Listeners
rhe Westerleigh Group
Totolrestrictedfunds
10,000
2,503
341
(341}
600
1600)
2,423
5,349
2,500
2,500
(3,317)
{832J
4,455
1,668
2,500
25.000
{8,OOOJ
17,000
500
1,000
135,59J
{500)
{I,oooJ
{119,022}
79,494
96,363
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YOUTH AND FAMILIES MArrER
NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
14 Fund5 Icontinuedl
Bulonce at
Bt71unce ot
l Junuary
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
31 December
2023
Designuted Funds
laj Salary reserve
(b) Food B(ynk servlce
(c) Chopel C¢ifr
expended
Tronsfers
2023
25.000
18,106
55.000
98.106
25,(X
18,106
55,000
98,106
Genernl Funds
Other choritt7blefvnds
56,112
56,112
146,710
146.710
(161.366J
161,356)
41.456
41,456
rotul unre5trirtedAunds
154,218
146, 710
(161,366)
139,562
Totul Funds
233, 712
282,601
{280,388J
235.925
Designated Funds
(al Monie5 held to ensure CBshfSow is available to pay salaries as they fall due.
Ibl Monies held to purchè5e food for the food bank service, as needed, to ensure contiriuity of the service.
Icl The Chapel Café 2025 lease renewal fixed asset reserve.
Restricted Funds
The income fund5 of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donation5 and
grants held on trust for specific purposes..
Monies received from..
Abri grant for Basics Bank
Albert Hunt Trust Income for out of school youth work
ASDA (Equipment and resources) for Basics Bank
ASDA Foundation (Basics Bank) for food
Barker Mill Foundation for one to one work
Churchill Foundation for one to one youth work
Co-op Local Community Grant for community work
FJ Wallis Charitable Trust for core costs
Garfield Weston Foundation for core costs and revenue spending
HCC Connect4Communities for Basics Bank
HCC Grant Icllr David Harrisonl for Autism support group
HCC leaders grant towards a new parenting course
HIWCF towaids WILD- skills group for adults
It's Your Choice for youth work
Local Children's Partnership for activity sessions for children
MJB Charitable Trust to go towards YFM delivering core projects to support the wellbeing of local children, young
people, families and adult5 at risk
Neville Close for core costs
New Forest District Council Revenue Grant for running costs
New Forest District Council Cllrjohn Sleep for Basics Bank
New Forest District Council Cllr Richard Young for Basics Bank
Peggy Heron Fund for core costs
Red Hill Trust towards the cost of work in schools
Royal Warrant Holders Association for tides and streams funding
Simply Health Local Community Impact Fund was toward5 one to one work
The Edw3rd Gostling Foundation (The Act Foundation) towards core costs
The Listener5 Trust towards work with vulnerable adults
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YOUTH AND FAMILIES MATTER
NOTES TO THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31" DECEMBER 2024
15 Analysis of fund balances between net assets
Totsl
General Designated Unrestricted
funds
funds
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
5,948
63.656
15,8391
5.948
159,642
15.8391
5,948
258,052
15,8391
95.986
98,410
Total funds
63,765
95.986
159.751
98.410
258,161
2023
Tongiblefjxed assets
Current assets
Current liab￿litieS
277
47,420
16.2411
277
277
98,106
145,526
16,2411
96,363
241,589
16,2411
rotalfunds
41.456
98.106
139,562
96.363
235,925
16 Flnanclal instruments
Z024
2023
Categorisation of financial instruments.,
Financial assets that are debt instrument measured at amortised cost
256.857
241,889
Financial liabilities measured at amortised cost
5.839
6,241
Item5 of income, expense, gain5 or105se5
The total interest income for financial assets not measured at fair value through profit or Ioss 15 £4.17212023.. £2,069).
17 Related party transactions
There were no related party transactions during the year.
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