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CHARITY COMMISSION J FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Exarniner's Report,-. Report to the trustees tegr Youlh for Christ On accounts for the year ended 3110312024 Charity no {if any 1134413 Set out on pag85 10t013 report to the t￿St￿ on my exarnina￿n of the accounts of the above charity ('Ihe Trust ) lor the year ended As the charty's trLJStees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ( the Act ). Responsibilities and basis of report l ￿port in respect of my examinats.on of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Ad and in Car￿n9 Out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Th"rections gNen by the Charity Commission under section 145(5){b) of the Act. Independent I examinerfs statement 4PPtssa￿. Dektp [ } rfnot applKabJe. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to rny attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below .) which gives me cause to believe that in, any n￿terIal respect: the accountiry records were not kept in a¢cordance #ion 130 of tre Charrties Act; or the accounts did not accord with the account4ng records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the forni arKI content of accounts Set out in the Charitios (Accounts and ReFK)rts) Regulations 21XJ8 other than any iequirement that the accounts give a 'true arKI fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an indeperKJent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection wtth the examinat￿￿ to which attention shoubd be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper undefstanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Please delele lh8 M)nSs in the brackets rf they do not apply. Signed: Name: IER Oct 2018

R81evant professional qualification(s) or body (if any)- Address: C)ts ILc)44 Section B Disclosure Only completè if the examiner r}￿dS to highlight material matters of concern (see G¢32, Indepond¢nt examination of charity accounts: directions and guidan￿ for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclcvae. IER Oct 2018

Trustees’ Annual Report for the Period 31[st] March 2023 – 31[st] March 2024

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 1 Ginni Brinkley Secretary 2 David Cunliffe Chairman Resigned 19[th] March 2024 3 Stuart Merton 4 Jonathan Richardson Treasurer

Dates acted if not for whole period

• 5 Dave Reynolds

Name of Centre Director and other members of staff

Staff name Role 1 Steph Richardson Centre Director 2 Amy Cossey Schools & area youth worker 3 Merja Newbould Schools & area youth worker 4 Stuart Merton Administrator

Dates acted if not for whole period

Diss Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Diss IP22 4EY. Tel: [phone] [e-mail] http://www.integrateyfc.org.uk

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the Period 31[st] March 2023 – 31[st] March 2024

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 Autumn 2023 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 as trustees voluntarily and have received no remuneration in their roles as trustees. 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 required. As part of this policy, the treasurer/administrator recuses himself 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: [phone] [e-mail] http://www.integrateyfc.org.uk

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the Period 31[st] March 2023 – 31[st] March 2024

Objectives and activities

Summary of the objects of Integrate Youth for Christ as set out in our Constitution

• (1) 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;

• (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 main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects

As trustees we consider the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit and support the Centre Director in developing the role of Integrate Youth for Christ in the communities in which we work.

more2life lunchtime clubs in Diss, Harleston, and Thetford Academy High Schools benefit young people by providing the opportunity for them to explore issues of interest to them and thereby developing their confidence, social skills and knowledge. It also serves the wider school community by 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 Youth cafe in Thetford have served those localities by providing places for activities and recreation 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 Chaplaincy project which started in September 2021 and supports students in the Primary and High school of the St Benets Multi Academy Trust, to relieve the anxiety of students, support staff and also aids transitions from primary to high school.

Contribution made More than ever before, we are indebted to our volunteers (including the trustees) for their by volunteers ongoing, regular and consistent support. The 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 continue to be very grateful to them for all their help.

Diss Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Diss IP22 4EY. Tel: [phone] [e-mail] http://www.integrateyfc.org.uk

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the Period 31[st] March 2023 – 31[st] March 2024

Achievements and performance

Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the reporting period

In 2023-2024 we have been developing the work of the Chaplaincy Project, consolidating our regular activities, and looking for new openings for the future. The trustees are very grateful to Steph, Amy and Merja and Stuart for the brilliant work they do in so many differing situations and environments.

Over the previous academic year, we engaged with 3567 young people (an increase of 80% over the previous year!), 285 (three times the number from the previous year) of these were given an opportunity to respond to the gospel, 8 made some form of commitment, 10 were regularly discipled.

More2life lunchtime clubs

Our lunchtime clubs have always been cyclical in terms of attendance, we go through periods of higher numbers and then as young people move on they dip again.

This year has been a generally buoyant year for the clubs and they each seem to be secure moving in to the future. We have not been able to restart the lunchtime clubs in Old Buckenham or Long Stratton, but continue to hope that we will be able to soon. Harleston, Diss and Thetford have all had a good year as well as generally increased numbers. The two lunchtime clubs in Harleston Academy Primary and Diss Juniors are slightly more challenging in terms of consistency.

Youth Cafés

Our Youth cafes have had a much better year with numbers returning to their pre-Covid levels. We have had additional volunteers join us, but would benefit from further support. Our staff team continue to do brilliant work at these very diverse clubs.

Diss High School 6[th] Form Informal Mentoring & 1:1 Mentoring

Diss High School see and understand the benefit of our mentoring work and welcome us being in the school. They also assist the work by working with us to target the right students and this year we attended the 6[th] Form Induction Day.

We have continued to mentor a small number of students on a 1:1 basis

Encounter

Our once a term ‘Encounter’ event, has enjoyed a resurgence in support and some excellent speakers including Susie Bratby and Matt Levett. On one occasion there were a total of 60 Young people and adults ‘in the house’. Some of the youth have been involved in leading the event and the Youth band continue to lead worship.

Assemblies

We present assemblies whenever we get the chance and have once more been leading them in a number of schools this year, including Harleston High School, Harleston Primary, Diss Infants, Dickleburgh and Garboldisham

Chaplaincy

As St. Benet’s multi academy trust continues to grow our work with them grows as well. Our work in the schools, effectively makes us part of the school staff, and that is clearly bringing benefits. Our ‘age-group’ focus will always be on the High Schools and we find the work in the Primary schools challenging, but we are still all learning and gradually making progress. The trust in Harleston high school has led to ‘youth focussed services for the ‘A’ team at Christmas and Easter. In June we arranged for 4Front theatre company to deliver ‘The Fisherman’s Tail’ in 10 of the Academy schools. We have also delivered Chaplaincy training, but sadly not many teachers got involved.

Diss Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Diss IP22 4EY. Tel: [phone] [e-mail] http://www.integrateyfc.org.uk

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the Period 31[st] March 2023 – 31[st] March 2024

Prayer Space

In June 2023 we provided a Prayer Space in Harleston Sancroft Academy in the Primary school, which was well received.

Prayer

Prayer continues to be at the root of all we do. Our half termly Prayer meetings have now been ‘rebranded’ as ‘Prayer & Pastries’ and as the name suggests are enjoyable on several different levels. 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 Camp 2023

We thought our camp in Summer 2022 was wonderful, but camp in 2023 was even better. There were 50 Young people who attended and some who came to camp as ‘non-believers’, went home saved. There were worship times when the presence of the Holy Spirit was obvious, even to the non-believer. One ‘non-believer’ took her family to church the week after camp and one takes his bible to school as his reading book. Another of our saved young folk started on online bible study. It was a fabulous camp.

Staff retreat

We provided a staff retreat again in September, which gives everyone a chance to draw breath before the new school year starts again.

Masters

Our congratulations to both Steph and Ginni, who have both completed their Masters this year.

First Aid Training

We have been struggling to find a ’live’ 1[st] Aid trainer, but Stuart sourced a provider, offered the course to others in need of the training and managed to provide a course that was free of charge to our own staff and also returned a surplus from the other participants.

Fundraising

The Turkey Trot

No walk this year … but a run instead!! Stuart completed a half marathon near Bury, called the Turkey Trot and raised £568.

Christmas Puddings & Cakes

We offered Christmas Cakes and Christmas puddings again at the end of 2023 and raised nearly £287 for the work of Integrate Youth for Christ. Our thanks to Ginni and Linda.

Curry Night

In March we held our first Curry Night for a few years and over 30 diners had a really enjoyable time and a fabulous curry. The event raised £540.

Diss Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Diss IP22 4EY. Tel: [phone] [e-mail] http://www.integrateyfc.org.uk

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the Period 31[st] March 2023 – 31[st] March 2024

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 running costs and salary costs. All reserve funds will be held in the Integrate Youth for Christ BMM account.

The current required reserve is £13,031. This policy is reviewed every year.

Further Financial Review details - Principal source of funds

The trustees are pleased with the financial results for the year, being thankful for several large donations and grant funding. There was a 38% increase in income received compared to the previous year, to £65,604. Operating costs increased by 20% - to £53,823 an increase of £8,896 on the previous year, leading to a surplus of £11,781 for the year.

Total cash funds at the end of the year were £ 32,249, of which £19,585 are unrestricted and £ 12,664 are restricted in relation to the St Benet's Chaplaincy Project, Thetford Youth Project, Diss High School Sixth Form Project and equipment grants for Burston and Banham Youth Café’s

The St Benet's Chaplaincy Project is to develop chaplaincy within the St Benet's multi-academy trust group of schools.

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. This year we received £24,868 from 23 individuals and raised a further £1202 through fundraising activity.

Grant Funding

We are grateful for grant funding support from the following organizations:

• Simply Sound

• Thetford Christians Together

• Red House Youth Project

• Diocese of Norwich

• St Benet's Multi Academy Trust

• Church of England Growing Faith Foundation

Diss Methodist Church, Victoria Road, Diss IP22 4EY. Tel: [phone] [e-mail] http://www.integrateyfc.org.uk

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Integrate YOUTH FOR CHRIST Trustees, ArThnual Report for the Period 31, March 2023_ 31st March 2024 Decla ration Charity Law requires u5 £% trustee5 to prepare firtaticial statement5 for each accountirhg year which record tho receipts and payments forthe year. We are responsible for keeping proper accou nting record5 wh Ich disclose with reasonable Èccuracy at any time tho financial p051tion of the charity and enable us to ensure that the f inancial Statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. We also have a Fesponsibility to 53fegu3rd the assets of the charity a nd to ta ke reasona ble steps to prevent fraud or any other irregularities. At the timÈ of sign inE the trustee5 declare that there a re no neSN matter5 which may have a bE(aring on the accoLhnts, and which need to b2 disclosed the charity continues 10 be 3 going cDncern. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaiu re Full Name Jonathan RichardscTrn Office Treasurer Date zkn/ol/ L¥" B154 Ile-hr,,4 i%t r.p.iJrc'4. ViCtThria RJad. D155 ' Pil 4F'rf. i nroLoirtEE"ar.e-iitrr orE.-,JI 3C¥732 ratévf c.or 'ww.In

No (if any) 1134413

Charity Name Integrate Youth For Christ

Receipts and payments accounts

For the Period start period from 01/04/2023

Period end date 31/03/2024

To

CC16a

Section A Receipts and payments

	A1 Receipts			Unrestrict ed funds to the nearest £		Restrict ed funds to the nearest £	ed funds	Endowment funds to the nearest £	Endowment to the nearest £		Total funds to the nearest £			Last year to the nearest £
	General Sales			1,435		-		-	-		1,435	1,435		1,347
	Grant Income			-		17,199		-	-		17,199	17,199		13,500
	Fundraising			1,202		-		-	-		1,202	1,202		2,321
	Event Income			11,120		-		-	-		11,120	11,120		5,256
	Donations (Individual)			24,473		395		-	-		24,868	24,868		13,330
	Donations (Organisation)			2,265		5,478		-	-		7,743	7,743		10,366
	Gift Aid			1,579		-		-	-		1,579	1,579		1,518
	Interest received			459		-		-	-		459	459		49
	Sub total(Gross income for		(Gross income for AR)	42,532		23,072		-	-		65,604	65,604		47,686
A2 Asset and investment sales - - - - - - - - - Sub total - - - - - Total receipts 42,532 23,072 - 65,604 47,686 ——==~~——~~—

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A3 Payments
Direct youthwork costs 3,056 802 - 3,859 1,845
Event costs 5,401 - 5,401 4,761
Wages and salaries 19,310 15,943 - 35,253 31,097
Employer pension contributions 1,837 - 1,837 799
Recruitment expenses - - - 38
Staff training 787 - 787 460
Travelling 483 645 - 1,128 747
Literature and brochures 170 - 170 61
Rent 420 - 420 1,155
Printing, postage and stationery 177 - 177 131
Computer costs 162 - 162 103
Health & Safety 144 144
Telephone 475 - 475 343
Payroll fees 540 - 540 595
Accountancy fees 660 660 600
Bank charges 175 - 175 178
Insurance 583 - 583 573
Subscriptions 35 - 35 60
Clothing 213 - 213 0
Donations paid 1,770 - 1,770 1,380
Sub total 36,398 17,390 - 53,788 44,928
A4 Asset and investment
purchases
- - - - -
Computer equipment 36 - - 36 -
Sub total 36 - - 36 -
Total payments 36,433 17,390 - 53,823 44,928
Net of receipts/(payments) 6,099 5,682 - 11,781 2,758
A5 Transfers between funds - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 13,486 6,982 20,468 17,710
Cash funds this year end 19,585 12,664 - 32,249 20,468
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

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Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
Categories Details funds funds funds
to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B1 Cash funds Current Account 1,421 - -
Camp Account 4,899 - -
Savings - Integrate BMM
13,281 12,664
Paypal - 15 -
Total cash funds 19,585 12,664 -
(agree balances with receipts
and payments account(s))
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets Gift aid receivable 4,532 99 -
Debtors - - -
- - -
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
B3 Investment assets - -
- -
- -
Fund to which Current value
Details asset belongs Cost (optional) (optional)
B4 Assets retained for the Computer equipment Unrestricted 1,705 -
charity’s own use PA Equipment Unrestricted 3,000
Audio Visual Equipment Unrestricted 450
Computer Equipment Unrestricted 2,921
Games Consoles Unrestricted 1,326
Photographic Equipment Unrestricted 569
Sports Equipment Unrestricted 949
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liability relates (optional) (optional)
B5 Liabilities
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Notes Prior ye&r adj¥$trrh8nt of +£7.60 ¢rediie¢ to 'Direct Youth wort CtlEts' PrÉviDUS year was report8d usillg accrua1 unLs - Ihis yea r moved to accDUfits Signed by one or two ttuste¢s on behalf of all the trusteès Signature Print Narne Date of approval Jonathan Richardso Z6/01/25 12