REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07161510 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1135221
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
FOR
THE YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS FOUNDATION
THE YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS FOUNDATION
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
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Report of the Trustees 1 to 4
Independent Examiner's Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance Sheet 7 to 8
Notes to the Financial Statements 9 to 15
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THE YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS FOUNDATION
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
The Trustees who are also directorsof the charityfor the purposesof the CompaniesAct 2006, present their annual report
withthefinancialstatementsof thecharitablecompanyfortheyearended28 February2023.Thetrusteeshave adopted
theprovisionsofAccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementsofRecommendedPracticeapplicableto charities
preparingtheiraccountsin accordancewith the FinancialReportingStandardapplicablein the UK and Republicof Ireland
(FRS 102).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
The objects of the charity as set out in its Articles of Association are:
(1)Tosupportthemental,educational,spiritual,cultural,moralandphysicaldevelopment,healthandimprovement of
youngpeopleundertheageof35whowereborn,areconnectedto,workorlivewithinYorkshiresothatthey can
develop their full capacities and become responsible members of society with improved conditions of life and health.
(2) To benefit such other exclusively charitable objectives and purposes as the charity may determine from time to time.
(3) To support registered charities in the achievement of their charitable objectives.
The principleethosof the charityis to raisemoneyfor charitableprojectsfor youngpeoplein Yorkshire,givingpriority to
thosewhodonothavesignificantfundraisingcapabilities.Theessenceofthecharityistoacknowledgeand reward
achievementbyyoungpeopleinYorkshirewhilstusingthatopportunityasafoundationtoraisemoneyforthe same
group.TheFoundation,andthroughitsannualawards,seeksnotonlytogivefinancialgrantstosuchbeneficiaries but
also to raise awareness of their causes through media attention and supporting partners of the charity.
Thecharitywillbenefityoungpeopleundertheageof35whocanshowsomeexampleoftheirconnectionwith the
Yorkshireregionwhetherby birth,placeof living,workplaceor some otherconnection.The beneficiaryis intendedto be
a childor youngpersonwhose life wouldbenefitfrom the givingof a grantin orderthatthey can become a well rounded
adult,thereforetheeligiblerangeiscappedat35.ThebeneficiariesmayapplyforagrantortheFoundationmay have
heardofthebeneficiarythroughanothersource.Thebeneficiariesareconsideredontheweightoftheircause and
whetherit relatesto the mental,educational,spiritual,cultural,moralandphysicaldevelopment,healthor improvement
of young people.
It is also envisagedthat some of the monies raised will be given to other registeredcharitiesand to other charitable causes
whichmay operatefor the preventionor relief of poverty,the advancementof education,religion,healthor the saving of
lives,citizenshiporcommunitydevelopment,thearts,culture,heritageorscience,amateursportoranyother charitable
cause.
The trusteeshave appointeda Grants Committeeto considergrant applicationsmade to the charityand to check whether
thesemeetitsgrantmakingpolicyandguidelines.HavingconsideredapplicationsmadetheGrantsCommittee makes
recommendationstothetrusteesastothepaymentofGrants.Suchrecommendationsarethenconsideredby the
trustees at their next meeting and as a result they are ultimately responsible for deciding which grants should be paid.
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THE YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS FOUNDATION
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Main activities and achievements
The aim of the charityis to raise funds in order to meet its charitableobjectivesas set out above and in the circumstances
itsactivitiesmainlycompriseofarrangingfundraisingevents.Themorefundsthecharitycanraisefrom fundraising
eventsandfunctionsthe more individuals,registeredcharitiesandotherorganisationswhichfallwithinits objectives will
benefit.
Themainactivityofthecharityforraisingfundsisitsannualawardsdinner,knownastheYorkshireYoung Achievers
Awards.
Various donations were received in the year totalling £57,514 (2022 - £44,350).
Public benefit
WehavereferredtotheCharityCommission'sguidanceonpublicbenefit-including'PublicBenefit:thepublic benefit
requirement(PB1)'and'PublicBenefit:runninga charity(PB2)'- whenreviewingouraims andobjectivesandin planning
currentand futureactivities.The achievementsand activitiesoutlinedin this reportdemonstratethe publicbenefit arising
from the charity's activities.
Grantmaking
A numberof grantswere made to institutionstotalling£22,825(2022- £8,200)as detailedin note6. No grantswere paid
to individuals during the year (2022 - £5,000).
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
Duringtheyear,thecharitablecompanyreceiveddonationsandinterestincometotalling£59,308(2022- £44,364).
Expenditure incurred on raising funds totalled £37,553 (2022 £3,829) and grants paid totalled £22,825 (2022: £13,200).
The overall deficit for the year was £1,070 (2022 - surplus £27,335).
Reserves policy
It is the trustees policy to maintain free reserves of at least £10,000 in order to ensure the financial stability of the charity.
Thefreereservesarerepresentedbymoniesheldonthecharity'sbankaccountonwhichinterestisreceived.Inview of
theleveloffundsgenerallyheld,theneedtohavethesereadilyaccessibletogetherwiththefactthatinterestrates are
currentlylowthetrusteesaresatisfiedwiththerateofreturnreceivedbearinginmindthelowlevelofrisk associated
with holding the monies in this account.
At28February2023,thecharityhadfreereservesof£78,285(2022- £79,355)whichishigherthanthatofour reserves
policy. However, the grants committee and trustees are processing applications in order to spend these reserves down.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
ThecharityiscontrolledbyitsMemorandumandArticlesofAssociation,andconstitutesalimitedcompany,limited by
guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
ThemembersofthecharitablecompanyarealsoitstrusteesandmayinaccordancewiththeArticlesofAssociation, by
ordinary resolution, appoint a person who is willing to act as a trustee.
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THE YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS FOUNDATION
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Organisational structure
Thetrusteeswhomeetonaregularbasisareresponsiblefortheoveralloperationandmanagementofthecharity. The
trusteesmaydelegateanyoftheirpowersorfunctionstoacommitteeoftwoormoretrusteeswhere considered
appropriate and may impose conditions when delegating.
Risk management
Thetrusteeshaveadutytoidentifyandreviewtheriskstowhichthecharityisexposedandtoensure appropriate
controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
07161510 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1135221
Registered office
Wharfedale House
35-37 East Parade
Harrogate
North Yorkshire
HGI 5LQ
Trustees
P D G McCormick OBE
R C Miller (resigned 16.10.23)
N K E Corp
R M Stroud
Z J Webber
C A McCormick
S Jones
M M Gerrard
A J C Harrison (appointed 7.10.22) (resigned 19.5.23)
Bankers
Yorkshire Bank
PO Box 140
Leeds
LS2 3YY
Independent Examiner
Sedulo Accountants Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants
62-66 Deansgate
Manchester
M3 2EN
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 17 November 2023 and signed on its behalf by:
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THE YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS FOUNDATION
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
P D G McCormick OBE - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS FOUNDATION
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Yorkshire Young Achievers Foundation ('the Company')
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 28 February 2023.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As thecharity'strusteesof theCompany(andalsoitsdirectorsforthepurposesof companylaw)youareresponsible for
the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
HavingsatisfiedmyselfthattheaccountsoftheCompanyarenotrequiredtobeauditedunderPart16ofthe2006 Act
andareeligibleforindependentexamination,I reportinrespectofmyexaminationofyourcharity'saccountsas carried
outunderSection145oftheCharitiesAct2011('the2011Act').IncarryingoutmyexaminationIhavefollowed the
Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomattershavecometomyattentioninconnectionwith the
examination giving me cause to believe:
1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
I have no concernsand have come acrossno othermattersin connectionwith the examinationto whichattention should
be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Emma Houghton ACCA
Sedulo Accountants Limited
Chartered Certified Accountants
62-66 Deansgate
Manchester
M3 2EN
21 November 2023
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THE YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS FOUNDATION
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
2023
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
57,514
Investment income
3
1,794
Total
59,308
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
4
37,553
Charitable activities
5
Grants payable
22,825
Total
60,378
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
(1,070)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
79,355
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
78,285 |
2022
Total
funds
£
44,350
14 |
|
44,364 |
|
3,829
13,200 |
|
17,029 |
|
27,335
52,020 |
|
79,355 |
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS FOUNDATION
BALANCE SHEET
28 FEBRUARY 2023
2023
Unrestricted
fund
Notes
£
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
8
500
Cash at bank
77,785
78,285
NET CURRENT ASSETS
78,285
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
78,285
NET ASSETS
78,285
FUNDS
9
Unrestricted funds
78,285
TOTAL FUNDS
78,285 |
2022
Total
funds
£
500
78,855 |
|
79,355 |
|
79,355 |
|
79,355 |
|
79,355 |
|
79,355 |
|
79,355 |
ThecharitablecompanyisentitledtoexemptionfromauditunderSection477oftheCompaniesAct2006forthe year
ended 28 February 2023.
Themembershavenotrequiredthecompanytoobtainanauditofitsfinancialstatementsfortheyear ended
28 February 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
-
(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
-
(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS FOUNDATION
BALANCE SHEET - continued
28 FEBRUARY 2023
Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicabletocharitable companies
subject to the small companies regime.
ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissueon17November2023 and
were signed on its behalf by:
P D G McCormick OBE - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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THE YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
Thefinancialstatementsofthecharitablecompany,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS102,have been
preparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities:Statement of
RecommendedPracticeapplicableto charitiespreparingtheir accountsin accordancewith the Financial Reporting
StandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS102)(effective1January2019)',Financial Reporting
Standard102'TheFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andthe Companies
Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Thefinancialstatementsarepreparedinsterling£,whichisthefunctionalcurrencyofthecompany. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
Going concern
At thetimeof signingtheseaccountstheTrusteesareof theopinionthattheCompanywillremainviablefor the
foreseeable future and therefore these Financial Statements have been prepared on the Going Concern basis.
Income
AllincomeisrecognisedintheStatementofFinancialActivitiesintheyearinwhichitisreceivable.Thisis when
thecharityislegallyentitledtotheincome,thereissufficientcertaintyofreceiptandsoitisprobablethat the
income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably.
Donatedservicesandfacilitiesareincludedwherethebenefittothecharityisreasonablyquantifiable and
measurable.Theseareincludedattheestimatedvaluetothecharitywhichisthepricethecharityestimates it
would pay in the open market. A corresponding amount is recognised in expenditure in the year of receipt.
Expenditure
Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructiveobligationcommitting the
charityto that expenditure,it is probablethat settlementwill be requiredand the amountof the obligationcan be
measured reliably.
The charity is not registered for VAT and accordingly expenditure is shown gross of irrecoverable VAT.
All expenditure is accounted for on the accruals basis.
Expenditure is allocated to a particular activity where the cost relates directly to that activity.
Where expenditure,includingsupportand governancecosts, cannotbe directlyattributedto a particularactivity it
has been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of the resources.
Costs of raisingfunds are those costs incurredin attractingvoluntaryincome and includethe costs associated with
fundraising activities.
Supportcosts are thosecosts thatwhilstnecessaryto deliveran activity,do not themselvesproduceor constitute
the output of the charitable activity. In the main these comprise of general management and administration costs.
Governancecosts are thosecosts associatedwith the governancearrangementsof the charityand whichrelate to
its general running as opposed to its fundraising or charitable activities.
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THE YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Expenditure
Grantspayablearepaymentsmadetothirdpartiesinthefurtheranceofthecharitableobjectivesofthe charity.
Expenditureongrantsis recordedoncethecharityhasmadeanunconditionalcommitmenttopaythegrant and
this is communicated to the beneficiary or the grant has been paid whichever is the earlier.
Grantsofferedsubjecttoconditionswhichhavenotbeenmetattheyearenddatearenotedasa commitment
but not accrued as expenditure.
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restrictedfundscanonlybe usedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithinthe objectsof the charity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Donations
3.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Bank account interest |
2023
£
57,514
2023
£
1,794 |
2022
£
44,350 |
|
|
2022
£
14 |
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THE YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
4. RAISING FUNDS
Raising donations and legacies
Raising donations and legacies |
|
|
Administrative expenses
Subscription
Independent examiner fee
Costs of fundraising events
Consulting
Travel and subsistence |
2023
£
-
216
1,750
28,042
7,101
444
37,553 |
2022
£
3,000
216
600
-
13
- |
|
|
3,829 |
5. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
5. |
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS |
|
|
|
|
|
Grant |
|
|
|
funding of |
|
|
|
activities |
|
|
|
(see note |
|
|
|
6) |
|
|
|
£ |
|
Grants payable |
|
22,825 |
6. |
GRANTS PAYABLE |
|
|
|
|
2023 |
2022 |
|
|
£ |
£ |
|
Grants payable |
22,825 |
13,200 |
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THE YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
6. GRANTS PAYABLE - continued
The total grants paid to institutions during the year was as follows:
The Ethel Trust
Downs Syndrome Support Group
Support Dogs
Whitby Hidden Impairments
One in a Million (sports)
Dance United Yorshire
The Valley Project
Music and Arts Production
North Yorkshire Hospice Care
Paces Sheffield
BB Best community
Ichiban Karate Leeds
Sunshine Sunflower Foundation
Youth Movement Against Violence
Arch Resolution
Outkast panda crew
Next Door But One
St James Church |
2023
£
1,000
500
5,000
-
500
1,575
5,000
5,000
2,000
2,000
1,000
500
250
-
-
500
500
(2,500)
22,825 |
2022
£
-
2,000
4,000
1,200
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
500
500
-
-
- |
|
|
8,200 |
The purpose of grants awarded during the year was as follows :
The Ethel Trust: Support towards skippers and admin costs.
Down'sSyndromeNorthYorkshireSupport:Furthersupportforactivitiesto providetrainingandsupport services
to achieve employment.
Support Dogs: Continuing our contribution to the cost of training suitable dogs and vet fees.
One in a million (sports): Support towards coaching, staffing and welfare costs.
Dance United Yorkshire: Support towards producing arts.
TheValleyProjects:Supporttowardscontainerscostswithwindows/framesetcregardingdisadvantaged young
people in Holmwood road.
Music and Arts Production: Support towards producing music and arts.
North Yorkshire Hospice Care: Support towards equipment costs.
Paces Sheffield: Support towards graphics and groundworks.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
6. GRANTS PAYABLE - continued
BBBestCommunity:GranttowardstheservicesofStGilesTrustforeducationalpurposessupportinga diverse
young community in West Yorkshire.
IchibanKarateLeeds:Granttowardscostsofgetting9individualstoworldchampionshipsin Florida/protective
equipment plus 5 scholarships.
Sunshine Sunflower Foundation: Grant towards wages and equipment.
OutkastPandaCrew:Supporttowardscarclubforyoungpeople(jacks,toolschests,Nutrunnergunand other
tools.
Next Door But One: Supporttowardscosts of workshops,materialsand expenses of creative producerfor disability
led theatre.
7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended28February2023norforthe year
ended 28 February 2022.
Trustees' expenses
Therewere4 trusteesreimbursedforexpensestotalling£455fortheyearended28February2023.No expenses
were paid for the year ended 28 February 2022.
8. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
|
|
2023 |
2022 |
|
|
£ |
£ |
Prepayments |
|
500 |
500 |
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS |
|
|
|
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
movement |
At |
|
At 1.3.22 |
in funds |
28.2.23 |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
Unrestricted funds |
|
|
|
General fund |
79,355 |
(1,070) |
78,285 |
TOTAL FUNDS |
79,355 |
(1,070) |
78,285 |
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
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THE YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
9. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
|
Incoming |
Resources |
Movement |
|
resources |
expended |
in funds |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
Unrestricted funds |
|
|
|
General fund |
59,308 |
(60,378) |
(1,070) |
TOTAL FUNDS |
59,308 |
(60,378) |
(1,070) |
Comparatives for movement in funds |
|
|
|
|
|
Net |
|
|
|
movement |
At |
|
At 1.3.21 |
in funds |
28.2.22 |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
Unrestricted funds |
|
|
|
General fund |
52,020 |
27,335 |
79,355 |
TOTAL FUNDS |
52,020 |
27,335 |
79,355 |
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: |
|
|
|
|
Incoming |
Resources |
Movement |
|
resources |
expended |
in funds |
|
£ |
£ |
£ |
Unrestricted funds |
|
|
|
General fund |
44,364 |
(17,029) |
27,335 |
TOTAL FUNDS |
44,364 |
(17,029) |
27,335 |
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THE YORKSHIRE YOUNG ACHIEVERS FOUNDATION
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2023
10. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 28th February 2023.
11. LEGAL STATUS
YorkshireYoungAchieversFoundationisacompanylimitedbyguaranteeincorporatedinEngland&Wales, The
companyhasnosharecapitalandintheeventofitbeingwoundup,theliabilityinrespectoftheguarantee is
limited to £10 per member of the charity.
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