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 2023 on pages 9 to 12 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 examinerfs 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: l. 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 BA CA Stewardship l Lamb's Passage LONDON ECIY 8AB Date: 24 September 2024
Integrate YOUTH FOR CHRIST Trustees, Annual Report for the Period 31" March 2022- 31" March 2023 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) Dates acted if not for whole period Ginni Brinkley Secretary David Cunliffe Chairman Stuart Merton 4 Jonathan Richardson Treasurer Dave Reynolds Paul Holloway From September 2022 Until July 2022 Name of Centre Director and other members of staff Staff name Role Dates acted if not for whole period Steph Richardson Centre Director Amy Cossey Schools & area youth worker Merja Newbould Schools & area youth worker Helen Dubroeucq Administrator Aug 2022- Nov 2022 Stuart Merton Administrator From February 2023
Integrate YOUTH FOR CHRIST Trustees, Annual Report for the Period 31" March 2022- 31" March 2023 Structure overnance and mana ement Description of Integrate Youth for Christ's: th Type of governing document: Constitution dated 19 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 overnance issues Statement of Faith All trustees have signed a 'Statement of Faith,. Policies and procedures adopted to date In 2018 we signed the new Annual Charter with British Youth for Christ and in 2021 we renewed it. 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. 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. Also that the Administrator is also a trustee of the charity. However, the charity has a conflict of interest policy which is monitored and updated by the trustees as requuired. As part of this policy, the treasurer/administrator recuses themselves from any decision making in relation to the Centre Director or Administrators employment including compensation, hours or other benefits. Diss Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Diss IP22 4EY. Tel: 01379 309732 lnfo@integrateyfc.org.uk http://www.I ntegrateyfc.org.uk
Integrate YOUTH FOR CHRIST Trustees, Annual Report for the Period 31" March 2022- 31" March 2023 Ob ectives and activities Summary of the (l) objects of Integrate Youth for Christ as set out in our Constitution To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of young people in accordance with the statement 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 without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) in North Suffolk and South Norfolk and its environs; (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 the early part of the past year, this object was affected by the Covid-19 pandemic but since September 2021 our (]ctivities have gradually returned to normal and ultimately this object has been largely met. (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 more21ife lunchtime clubs in Diss, Harleston, and Thetford Academy High Schools benefit young people public benefit in by providing the opportunity for them to explore issues of interest to them and thereby developing relation to these their confidence, social skills and knowledge. It also serves the wider school community by providing a objects 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 recreation for local high school children without the need for travel. th Mentoring 6 formers at Diss High School supports individual students in many anxious situations and alleviates pressure on staff and the wider school body. The Chaplaincy project which started in September 2021 and supports students in the Primary schools and High school of St Benets Academic Trust to relieve the anxiety of students, support staff and aids transitions from primary to high school. Contribution made We continue to be indebted to our volunteers (including the trustees) for their ongoing support. The by volunteers success of our activities relies on them as they help us at weekly lunchtime clubs, term time weekly Youth cafés, annual camp, and events. We are very grateful to them for their help. Achievements and erformance Diss Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Diss IP22 4EY. Tel: 01379 309732 info@integrateyfc.org.uk http://www.integrateyfc.org.uk
Integrate YOUTH FOR CHRIST Trustees, Annual Report for the Period 31" March 2022- 31" March 2023 Summary of the 2022-2023 has been a year of developing new work such as the Chaplaincy Project main achievements and consolidating activities that restarted after the Covid pandemic. The trustees of the charity during continue to be grateful to Steph, Amy and Merja for the brilliant work they do across the reporting period so many differing situations. It was sad to see Helen leave us during the year and a delight to see Stuart take on the admin role. More21ife lunchtime clubs After a return to 'live action, clubs last year, these have continued to develop during 2022/2023. Sadly we have not yet been able to restart lunchtime clubs in Old Buckenham or Long Stratton, due mainly to a lack of volunteers to give us adequate coverage for the club. Harleston, Diss and Thetford have all gained momentum this year as well as generally increased numbers. We have also been able to start two lunchtime clubs in Harleston Academy Primary and Diss Juniors as part of the Chaplaincy project. Youth Cafés All four of our Youth cafes are running but it has been an area of challenge for us this year. Our greatest obstacle has been the recruitment of consistent long term volunteers. However, the team have manfully persevered and in Banham we have seen the first signs of better times ahead. Diss Hi h School 6th Form Informal Mentorin & I:1 Mentorin Our 6th Form Mentoring continues to be welcomed by Diss High school and is working well. We have continued to mentor a couple of students on a I:1 basis Encounter Last year we reported smaller numbers at the newly revived live 'Encounter' event. This year I can report numbers just about back to pre-covid levels and the event is a time of fun and laughter, worship and a message. Orlando Castro has 'built' a band that leads us, and is also building another one in Fressingfield- thank you Orlando. Assemblies We have presented assemblies this year in Harleston Sancroft Academy, Dickleburgh Primary, Garboldisham primary, Bishops High school in Thetford. Pra ers ace We once again provided a Prayer Space but this year it was in the High School at Long Stratton in December. This was extremely well received and a teacher said 'Feedback from students was overwhelmingly positive. They like the time to think about things that they don't usually get to consider in school and liked the atmosphere you created." A student said "The best activity I've done since starting high school" Cha lainc Our Chaplaincy to St. Benets multi academy trust continues apace with a real sense of growing trust. There will be challenges ahead around funding and the expansion of the trust and their desire to deliver chaplaincy across all their schools. Pra Integrate Youth for Christ started in prayer meetings and we still strive to keep prayer at the root of all we do. Our half termly Prayer meetings at the Methodist church are reasonably well attended. Our Prayer walks are usually less well attended but do give us the chance to pray for the areas that we work in. Always feel free to join us. Encounter Cam 2022 Diss Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Diss IP22 4EY. Tel: 01379 309732 InfoCLuintegrateyfc.org.uk http://www.Integrateyfc.org.uk
Integrate YOUTH FOR CHRIST Trustees, Annual Report for the Period 31" March 2022- 31" March 2023 Wow, what a camp we had in Summer 2022. We had a wonderful time with a tremendous sense of team amongst the leaders. Our feedback forms were overwhelmingly positive with the only grumbles about spiders! ! ! And not enough washing up bowls. Best of all, three young people committed their lives to Jesus and many more responded during the response times. It was a fantastic week. Fundraising Cake Sale Masterminded by Ginny this was a massive success and raised a record £730 The Overni ht Walk Again a super successful walk undertaken by Jonathan and David, this year raising £1090 Christmas Puddin s & Cakes This year we added Cakes to our puddings and sold them together for a bonus price and Ginni and Linda did sterling work and raised £114 Quiz Ni ht In March we held our first quiz since lockdown and raised £266 Financial review Diss Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Diss IP22 4EY. Tel: 01379 309732 lnfo@integrateyfc.org.uk http://www.integrateyfc.org.uk
Integrate YOUTH FOR CHRIST Trustees, Annual Report for the Period 31" March 2022- 31" March 2023 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 less unrestricted regular giving. This policy is reviewed every year. As at 31 March 2023, the amount to be held in unrestricted reserves was calculated as £9399. Therefore, the available unrestricted funds of £13,486 at the year-end were at the expected level and are monitored regularly by the trustees. The trustees are pleased with the financial results for the year, in the context of rising inflation and costs. There was a small 1% increase in income received compared to the previous year, to £47,686. Operating costs increased by 1% - to £44,928 an increase of £3,383 on the previous year, leading to a surplus of £2,758 for the year. Further Financial Review details Principal source of funds Total cash funds at the end of the year were £20,468, of which £13,493 are unrestricted and £ 6,982 are restricted in relation to the St Benet's Chaplaincy Project, Thetford Youth Project and Diss High School Sixth Form Project and an equipment grant for Burston Youth Café. The St Benet's Chaplaincy Project is to develop chaplaincy within the St Benet's multi-academy trust group of schools, working with the Diocese of Norwich. The Thetford Youth Project is developing Christian youth work in the town of Thetford in partnership with the local churches. The Diss High School Sixth Form Project is an informal mentoring and chaplaincy project. Our most important and main source of funds is from the generosity of individuals who give to Integrate Youth for Christ on a regular monthly basis, thank you. Grant Funding We are grateful for grant funding support from the following organizations: Simply Sound Thetford Christians Together South Norfolk Council St Mary's Burston PCC Diocese of Norwich St Benet's Multi Academy Trust
Integrate YOUTH FOR CHRIST Trustees, Annual Report for the Period 31" March 2022- 31" March 2023 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 Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees report above. At the time of signing the trustees declare that there are no new matters which may have a bearing on the accounts and which need to be disclosed the charity continues to be a going concern. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature Full Name Jonathan Richardson Office Treasurer Date Diss Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Diss IP22 4EY. Tel: 01379 309732 lnfo@integrateyfc.org.uk http://www.Integrateyfc.org.uk
rit Integrate Youth For Christ Integrate YOUTH FOR CHRIST Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period from Perio(l efid (Aattr 3110312023 To 0110412022 Section A Receipts and payments Endowment funds Unrestrict ed funds Restrict ed funds Total funds Last year to the nearest to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ to the nearest £ A1 Recei ts General Sales Grant Income Fundraising Event Income Donations (Individual) Donations (Organisation) Gift Aid Interest received 1,347 1,347 13,500 2,321 5,256 13,330 10,366 1,518 49 4,115 8,143 1,733 5,123 9,042 13,214 1,650 13,500 2,321 5,256 12,970 4,020 1,518 49 360 6,346 Sub total (Gross income for AR) 27,480 20,206 47,686 43,025 A2 Asset and investment sales tota Total receipts 27,480 20,206 47,686 43,025
A4 Asset and investment urchases Computer equipment Sub total Total payments 28,889 16,039 44,928 41,545 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 1,409 4,167 2,758 1,480 14,895 13,486 2,815 6,982 17,710 20,468 16,230 17,710 11
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ ories B1 Cash funds Current Account 3,779 Camp Account 1,612 Savings - Integrate BMM 8,053 6,982 Paypal 49 Total cash funds 13,493 6,982 (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s)) Unrestricted funds to nearest £ Restricted funds to nearest £ Endowment funds to nearest £ etails Gift aid receivable B2 Other monetary assets 1,489 90 Debtors 30 Fund to which asset belon Current value tional etails Cost (optional) Fund to which asset belon Unrestricted Current value tional De ai Computer equipment Cost (optional) 1,705 B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use PA Equipment Unrestricted 3,000 Fund to which Amount due When due Details Accrual for independent examination fee for March 2023 accounts B5 Liabilities Unrestricted 720 March 2024 Expenses payable Unrestricted 43 March 2024 Notes Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Date of roval Jonathan Richardson 31oq/¥ 12