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## Reference and administration details
Charity Name: Integrate Youth for Christ
Other names charity is known by: Integrate YFC and IYFC
Registered Charity Number: 1134413
Charity’s Principal address: Diss Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Diss IP22 4EY
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustee name Office (if any) 1 Ginni Brinkley Secretary 2 David Cunliffe Chairman 3 Stuart Merton 4 Jonathan Richardson Treasurer 5 Paul Holloway 6 David Reynolds
Dates acted if not for whole period
Appointed 20 September 2022
Name of Centre Director and other members of staff
Staff name Role Dates acted if not for whole period 1 Steph Richardson Centre Director 2 Amy Cossey Schools & area youth worker 3 Merja Newbould Schools & area youth worker 4 Lynn Brewer Administrator
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## Structure, governance and management
Description of Integrate Youth for Christ’s:
Type of governing document: Constitution dated 19[th] May 2009. Most recently amended in November 2015
How the charity is constituted: Integrate Youth for Christ is constituted as a local trust and has affiliate membership of British Youth for Christ.
Trustee selection methods: Trustees are appointed or reappointed annually at the Annual General meeting in May.
## Additional governance issues
Statement of Faith All trustees have signed a ‘Statement of Faith’.
Policies and procedures adopted to In 2018 we signed the new Annual Charter with British Youth for date Christ and in 2020 we renewed it.
- During 2020/2021 the trustees reviewed and adopted the new national Youth for Christ Code of Conduct policy.
Council of Reference The new Youth for Christ Charter arrangements no longer insist upon a centre having a Council of Reference. We have no current plans to start a Council of Reference.
- A wider network Integrate Youth for Christ is an affiliate member of British Youth for Christ, and is a ‘Recognised Centre’ which must comply with the registration regulations adopted by British Youth for Christ.
Working with the community Integrate Youth for Christ is partnering with local churches, schools and other statutory bodies (i.e. Police, council) to provide regular programmes within the communities in which we operate.
- Trustees remuneration All trustees give their time voluntarily and have received no remuneration or other benefits
- Conflict of interest The trustees have noted that the Centre Director, who is the highest paid employee, is the spouse of the Treasurer, a trustee of the Charity. However, the Charity has a conflict of interest policy which is monitored and updated by the trustees as required. As part of this policy, the Treasurer recuses himself from any decision making in relation to the Centre Director's employment including compensation, hours or other benefits.
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## Objectives and activities
Summary of the (1) To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of young people in accordance with the statement objects of of faith and to demonstrate, promote and encourage Christian values, including dignity, empowerment and partnership to all young people throughout the world and in particular (but Integrate Youth for without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) in North Suffolk and South Norfolk and its Christ as set out in environs; our Constitution
- (2) the advancement of the Christian faith mainly, but not exclusively by means of proclaiming Christian messages of an evangelistic and teaching nature throughout the world and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) in North Suffolk and South Norfolk and its environs;
- (3) the advancement of the education of children and young people through support and mentoring in schools, colleges and other educational establishments, through lunchtime and after school clubs, street based youth work and other youth provision to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities, that they may grow to full maturity as individuals, and that their condition of life may be improved;
_During this past year this object has been affected by the Covid-19 pandemic with school and sixth form closures and restrictions on all gatherings, however online developments have mitigated this to some extent._
- (4) to relieve poverty and sickness thereby demonstrating the Christian faith by promoting overseas service, education, practical action and working with those affected, either directly or through relevant relief agencies.
Summary of the As trustees we consider the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and support the Centre main activities Director in developing the role of Integrate Youth for Christ in the communities in which we work. undertaken for the more2life lunchtime clubs in Diss, Harleston, Old Buckenham and Long Stratton High Schools benefit public benefit in young people by providing the opportunity for them to explore issues of interest to them and thereby relation to these developing their confidence, social skills and knowledge. It also serves the wider school community by objects providing a place for those who are challenged by their home environment to share how they are feeling in non-aggressive ways.
The Banham Youth café in conjunction with local churches and community seek to serve the population and environs of Banham by reducing evening disturbance. The Diss Youth Café, the after school club in Burston and Pulse in Thetford have served those localities by providing places for activities and amusement for local high school children without the need for travel.
Mentoring 6[th] formers at Diss High School supports individual students in many anxious situations and alleviates pressure on staff and the wider school body.
The Accompanying Project supports both primary schools, high schools and parents in ensuring a supported transition to High school.
Wherever possible during the Covid pandemic, we have sought to maintain the support to young people to relieve the anxiety of the virus in acceptable alternative ways.
Contribution made We continue to be indebted to our volunteers (including the trustees) for their by volunteers ongoing support. The success of our activities relies on them and we look forward to welcoming them back as our programmes restart. We are very grateful to them for their help.
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## Achievements and performance
Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the reporting period
2020 – 2021 has been the year that none of us expected and for Integrate Youth for Christ it has affected virtually all our endeavours. More2 life clubs, youth cafes, Encounter, Informal mentoring and Accompanying project have all been affected. Our staff have been furloughed for periods of time, our fundraising curtailed, our trustee meetings zoomed… and yet in 2020/21, our team have risen to the challenge, delivered as much as they were able of our regular activities, initiated new plans and prepared for new ways forward for the future. God is good.
## More2life lunchtime clubs
These moved to a joint online club and whilst numbers were small they were valued by those who attended and allowed us to disciple the new Christians, one of whom became a Christian through our online work at the beginning of the lockdown.
## Youth Cafés
These also moved online and whilst the Diss and Burston ‘cafes’ were combined these were initially more successful than the lunchtime clubs. As we came out of the first lockdown one young person said how she hoped ‘online’ could continue. There was a brief return to face to face youth cafes for Thetford and Burston in the autumn term.
## Diss High School 6[th] Form Informal Mentoring & 1:1 Mentoring
There was nothing we could do in school except during the start of the autumn term, but the Centre Director did keep mentoring two young people online.
## Encounter
Out team moved this online and as the year has progressed this has gradually become more successful.
## Accompanying Project
One school didn’t wish us to continue with the mentoring once the pandemic started but with the two pupils from the other school, we were able to complete the transition mentoring online and with a couple of face-to-face visits at the end of the summer term.
## Assemblies
A new initiative!! Whilst we had previously delivered ‘in-person’ assemblies they were few and far between. After some initial work in Thetford the team started producing ‘video assemblies’ and these are becoming increasingly successful. They are now being used each term in four Primary Schools and a High school and we have recently been asked to increase that to two a term in the High school.
## Chaplaincy
We are just at the beginning of a chaplaincy provision for St. Benets multi academy trust, so more of that next year. But it is worthy of note that all three of our field staff have been training in this area and that both of those that have finished their course have earned distinctions. Funding grants have been achieved and agreement with the Diocese to underwrite a second year.
## The Overnight Walk
Our fundraising walk continued, unchecked by the virus, and three trustees walked through the night to raise funds, while another provided a ‘midnight feast’.
## Prayer
Our half-termly prayer meetings went online but our programme of Prayer walks in the areas where we work went ahead either as a group when we were allowed or individually in our own areas when we were not.
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## Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
It is the policy of Integrate Youth For Christ to hold in reserve three months of salary costs. All reserve funds will be held in the Integrate Youth for Christ BMM account. This policy is reviewed every year.
As at 31 March 2021, the amount to be held in unrestricted reserves was calculated as £7,900. Therefore, the available unrestricted funds of £8,170 at the year end was at the expected level and is monitored regularly by the trustees.
Financial Review details The trustees are pleased with the financial results for the year, in the context of a challenging year. There was a small 6% increase in income received compared to the previous year, to £42,606. Operating costs were controlled at £38,500 which is at a very similar level to the previous year. A further £1,705 was invested into computer equipment giving a surplus of £2,401 for the year.
Total cash funds at the end of the year were £16,230, of which £8,170 are unrestricted and £8,060 are restricted in relation to the following ongoing projects:
|Dreams & Visions Thetford
St Benet's Chaplaincy Project
Total|£2,060
£6,000|
|---|---|
||£8,060|
Dreams & Visions Thetford involves organising and running youthwork and other projects in Thetford as outlined above.
The St Benet's Chaplaincy Project is to develop chaplaincy within the St Benet’s multi-academy trust group of schools.
Principal source of funds Our most important and main source of funds is from the generosity of individuals who give to Integrate Youth for Christ each month, thank you.
Grant funding We are grateful to Jonathan Richardson for his successful work applying for grant applications.
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## Trustees’ responsibilities
Charity law requires us as Trustees to prepare financial statements for each accounting year which record the receipts and payments for the year. We are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable us to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. We also have a responsibility to safeguard the assets of the charity and to take reasonable steps to prevent fraud or any other irregularities.
## Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
|Signature|David Cunliffe|
|---|---|
|Full Name|David Cunliffe|
|Office|Chairman|
|Date|27 January 2023|
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# **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT**
## **TO THE TRUSTEES OF**
## **INTEGRATE YOUTH FOR CHRIST**
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Integrate Youth for Christ ('the charity') for the year ended 31 March 2021 on pages 8 to 10 following.
## **Responsibilities and basis of report**
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
## **Independent examiner’s statement**
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
1. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with the accounting records.
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.
## Archie McDowall
Archie McDowall BA CA
Stewardship 1 Lamb's Passage LONDON EC1Y 8AB
## Date: 30 January 2023
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**Charity Name No (if any) Integrate Youth For Christ 1134413 Receipts and payments accounts For the period** Period start date Period end date **To from** 01/04/2020 31/03/2021
## **CC16a**
|**Section A Receipts and payments**|**Section A Receipts and payments**|**Section A Receipts and payments**||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|**A1 Receipts**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**
**1,548**
**10,400**
**1,151**
**11,912**
**3,484**
**2,324**
**3**
**30,822**||**Restricted**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**
**-**
**6,000**
**-**
**360**
**5,424**
**-**
**-**
**11,784**||**Endowment**
**funds**
**to the nearest £**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**-**||**Total funds**
**to the nearest £**
**1,548**
**16,400**
**1,151**
**12,272**
**8,908**
**2,324**
**3**
**42,606**||**Last year**
**to the nearest £**|
|General Sales|**1,548**||||||||**3,532**|
|Grant Income|**10,400**||||||||**5,250**|
|Fundraising|**1,151**||||||||**2,817**|
|Donations (Individual)|**11,912**||||||||**15,674**|
|Donations (Organisation)|**3,484**||||||||**10,910**|
|Gift Aid|**2,324**||||||||**1,955**|
|Bank interest received|**3**||||||||**19**|
|**_Sub total_**_(Gross income for_
_AR)_|**30,822**||||||||**40,157**|
|||||||||||
|**A2 Asset and investment sales**||||||||||
|**_Sub total_**
**_Total receipts_**|**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**|
||**30,822**||**11,784**||**-**||**42,606**|||
||**30,822**||**11,784**||**-**||**42,606**||**40,157**|
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## **A3 Payments**
|**A3 Payments**||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|
Direct youthwork costs|**475**||**313**||**-**||**788**||**3,385**|
|Event costs|**425**||**-**||**-**||**425**||**1,785**|
|Wages and salaries|**23,764**||**7,523**||**-**||**31,287**||**25,489**|
|Employer pension contributions|**753**||**-**||**-**||**753**||**686**|
|Recruitment expenses|**110**||**-**||**-**||**110**||**-**|
|Staff training|**467**||**-**||**-**||**467**||**1,018**|
|Travelling|**88**||**-**||**-**||**88**||**1,100**|
|Literature and brochures|**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**||**163**|
|Rent|**1,260**||**-**||**-**||**1,260**||**1,260**|
|Printing, postage and stationery|**334**||**63**||**-**||**397**||**163**|
|Computer costs|**575**||**-**||**-**||**575**||**242**|
|Telephone|**34**||**-**||**-**||**34**||**-**|
|Payroll fees|**595**||**-**||**-**||**595**||**1,226**|
|Bank charges|**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**||**12**|
|Insurance|**522**||**-**||**-**||**522**||**439**|
|Subscriptions|**-**||**-**||**-**||**-**||**132**|
|Licences|**- 121**||**-**||**-**||**- 121**||**481**|
|Donations paid|**1,320**||**-**||**-**||**1,320**||**1,145**|
|**_Sub total_ **|**30,601**||**7,899**||**-**||**38,500**||**38,726**|
||**1,705**||**-**||**-**|||||
|**A4 Asset and investment**
**purchases**||||||||||
|Computer equipment|**1,705**||**-**||**-**||**1,705**||**-**|
|**_Sub total_ **
**_Total payments_**
**_Net of receipts/(payments)_**
**A5 Transfers between funds**
**A6 Cash funds last year end**
**_Cash funds this year end_**|**1,705**||**-**||**-**||**1,705**||**-**|
||**32,306**||**7,899**||**-**||**40,205**|||
||||||||||**38,726**|
|||||||||||
||**- 1,484**||**3,885**||**-**||**2,401**||**1,431**|
||**1,721**||**- 1,721**|
|**-**||**-**||**-**|
||**7,933**||**5,896**||**-**||**13,829**||**12,398**|
||**8,170**||**8,060**||**-**||**16,230**||**13,829**|
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## **Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period**
|**Categories**
**Notes**
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
**B1 Cash funds**
**B3 Investment assets**
**B2 Other monetary assets**
**B5 Liabilities**
**B4 Assets retained for the**
**charity’s own use**|**Details**
Current Account
Integrate Reserves
Savings - Integrate BMM
**_Total cash funds_**
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
**Details**
Gift aid receivable
Youth Covid-19 support fund grant
Accrual for independent examination fee
**Details**
Computer equipment
**Details**
**Details**|**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**1,899**
**3,831**
**2,440**
**8,170**
**Unrestricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**1,560**
**2,524**
**-**
**Fund to which**
**asset belongs **
**Fund to which**
**asset belongs **
Unrestricted
**Fund to which**
**liability relates**
Unrestricted|**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**-**
**-**
**8,060**
**8,060**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**90**
**-**
**-**
**Cost (optional)**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**Cost (optional)**
**1,705**
**-**
**-**
**Amount due**
**(optional)**
**600**
**-**
**-**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**-**
**-**
**8,060**
**8,060**
**Restricted**
**funds**
**to nearest £**
**90**
**-**
**-**
**Cost (optional)**
**-**
**-**
**-**
**Cost (optional)**
**1,705**
**-**
**-**
**Amount due**
**(optional)**
**600**
**-**
**-**|**Endowment**
**funds**
**to nearest £**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||**-**|
||||||**-**|
||||||**-**|
||||||**-**|
|||||||
||||||**Endowment**
**funds**
**to nearest £**|
||||||**-**|
||||||**-**|
||||||**-**|
||||||**Current value**
**(optional)**|
||||||**-**|
||||||**-**|
||||||**-**|
||||||**Current value**
**(optional)**|
||||||**-**|
||||||**-**|
||||||**-**|
||||||**When due**
**(optional)**|
||||||**January 2023**|
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||The accounts have been prepared under the receipts and payments method as permitted by s.133
Charities Act 2011 and in accordance with guidance from the Charity Commission.|||||
||Signature
Jonathan Richardson|Date of
approval
Print Name||||
||Jonathan Richardson|Jonathan Richardson|||27 January 2023|
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