Trustees' Annual Report for the period
Period start date Period end date Day Month Year Day Month Year From 01 04 2022 To 30 03 2023
Section A Reference and administration details
Charity name Fishwick Rangers Youth & Community Development Scheme
Other names charity is known by FRY&CDS Registered charity number (if any) 1137639
Charity's principal address Unit 2 Parker Street Industrial Estate Parker Street Preston, Lancashire Postcode PR2 2AH
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Mr Shailes Modashia |
Chair | |||
| Mr Ismaeel Ahmed | Trustee | |||
| Mr Hussain Master | Treasurer | |||
| Mr Fayyaz Ahmed | Secretary | |||
Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees)
Name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of adviser Name Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Section B Structure, governance and management
Description of the charity’s trusts
Type of governing document Constitution
- (eg. trust deed, constitution)
How the charity is constituted The organisation is controlled by its governing document, and constitutes (eg. trust, association, company) ‘ ’ a not for profit organisation. Trustee selection methods Trustees are appointed or re-appointed annually at the Annual General (eg. appointed by, elected by) Meeting
Additional governance issues (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant, about:
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policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees;
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the charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works;
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relationship with any related parties;
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trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them.
There is a child protection policy, health & safety policy, DBS checks are carried out prior to commencement of volunteering, employment or trusteeship. These checks are carried out again every two years in line with statutory requirements.
The organisation is a stand-alone charity that is not part of any wider networks. At present Fishwick Rangers Y&CDS does not consider itself part of a wider network.
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The charity works with a wide range of partners including the Police, Fire & Rescue Service, Local Authority and many more.
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Trustees carry out a regular Risk Analysis periodically to ensure the smooth running of the Charity. The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the organization is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
Section C Objectives and activities
To further or benefit the residents of Preston and surrounding areas, without distinction of sex, sexual orientation, race or of political, religious or other opinions, by
Summary of the objects of the or other opinions, by charity set out in its governing document 1) advancing in life and helping young people through:
(a) The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life;
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(b) Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.
2) The promotion of community participation in healthy recreation in particular by the provision of facilities for the playing of sport including football and cricket.
3) The advancement of education of the public by the provision of educational activities, courses and training.
4) The promotion of social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society.
5) Any other purposes deemed charitable by the law of England and Wales as the trustees shall from time to time determine."
For the purpose of this clause ‘socially excluded’ means being excluded from society, or parts of society, as a result of one of more of the following factors: unemployment; financial hardship; youth or old age; ill health (physical or mental); substance abuse or dependency including alcohol and drugs; discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, disability, ethnic origin, religion, belief, creed, sexual orientation or gender reassignment; poor educational or skills attainment; relationship and family breakdown; poor housing (that is housing that does not meet basic habitable standards; crime (either as a victim of crime or as an offender rehabilitating into society).
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In planning our activities for the year within our Operational Plan, we kept in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit at our trustee meetings.
Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit)
The focus of our activities includes - Awareness raising sessions, Consultation events, Cricket Tournaments, CV & Job advice, Educational development programme, Football coaching, Fund raising initiatives, Health promotions, Holiday programmes, Homework Club, ICT & Digital Inclusion sessions, Information, Advice and Support, Mosque programmes, Multi-sports sessions, Project based work, Quarterly newsletters, School programmes, Social and cultural advantagesChristmas, Eid and Diwali, Study visits and residential, Training courses, Volunteering opportunities, Volunteers work placements & Youth Clubs,
The above benefit young people & local residents by developing their self-confidence & social skills alongside practical IT skills & life skills. We welcome all young people to the scheme regardless of personal background, faith, gender or personal circumstances and we believe this philosophy of openness to all enriches everyone through the sharing of skills, attitudes & life experiences of our young people, residents & volunteers.
Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional information)
A great contribution is made by our fantastic volunteers. We are very grateful for the many hours throughout the year that the volunteers have spent listening & encouraging our young people as well as working alongside our youth workers and programme managers in assisting them with the delivery of our projects.
You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about:
Without this valuable contribution of time, energy and expertise we would not be able to deliver the high-quality provision that we do.
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policy on grantmaking;
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policy programme related investment;
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contribution made by volunteers.
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Section D Achievements and performance
Summary of the main I would like to start with a positive note by saying that 2022-2023 was a achievements of the charity successful year for Fishwick Rangers Youth & Community Development during the year Scheme (FRY&CDS). FRY&CDS generally, were not alone in having to come to terms with serious and unpredictable challenges during the past 12 months and, while the impact on the business has been considerable, the organisation has shown its strength and determination in plotting a way through them. The year starting April 2022 was one like no other; the likes of which the whole world had never seen before. Our partners and funders have been incredibly supportive, showing their commitment to FRY&CDS whilst also coping with their own issues associated with the pandemic. Sponsorship & Funding income is vital, of course but, in addition, the moral support provided alongside it, the personal messages of support at senior levels from those commercial partners and the loyalty they have shown have been extremely welcome. Young people have shown us that we are not without hope. Young people are experts in identifying and solving societal issues, and the past year has been no different - participants on our programmes have been developing themselves and their communities.
On behalf of management committee, I would like to thank all the staff, volunteers, users, stakeholders and the agencies for their positive contribution in making us what we are today - A proactive and friendly organisation meeting diverse needs of the community. FRY&CDS through considerable hard work has evolved into an effective ‘partner’ organisation, providing a link with the community and a platform to reflect the ever-changing needs of the community.
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Section E Financial review
Brief statement of the charity’s policy on reserves
Details of any funds materially in deficit
The General fund represents funds arising from past operating results. The board are satisfied that the balance of the fund will enable the organisation to meet its objectives and will be able to look into possible venues in regards to possible permanent premises. The trustees have also examined the requirement to maintain reserves for their on-going work of the organization and concluded that the most appropriate level is between 3 to 6 months of operational expenditure. The board have decided that before any work or projects are carried out and before any loans are repaid, an operational reserve will be put aside. N/A
Further financial review details (Optional information)
You may choose to include additional information, where relevant about:
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the charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising);
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how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity;
Principal Funding Sources Fishwick Rangers Youth & Community Development Scheme is pleased and fortunate to receive funding from a number of sources as shown in the Annual Accounts.
The law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the organization’s financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the year-end. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to:
- investment policy and Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently objectives including any Make judgments and estimates that are reasonable and prudent ethical investment policy Prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis, unless it is adopted. inappropriate to presume that the organisation will continue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the organization and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable law and regulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the organization and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud and other irregularities.
Section F Other optional information
Section G Declaration
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
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Signature(s)
| Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
Fayyaz Ahmed | Shailes Modashia |
Secretary |
Chairman | |
| 15/01/2024 | ||
| 15/01/2024 |
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Registered Charity No. 1137639
FISHWICK RANGERS YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SCHEME REPORT OF THE BOARD FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023
| YEAR END | |||
|---|---|---|---|
| MARCH 23 | MARCH 22 | ||
| RECEIPTS | |||
| Unrestricted | |||
| Subs & Donations | 1917 | 6600 | |
| Sponsorship | 2250 | 4026 | |
| TOTAL UNRESTRICTED FUNDS | 4167 | 10626 | |
| Restricted Funds | |||
| Cooperative & Shepherd St | 0 | 3200 | |
| Sport England | 1998 | 37762 | |
| Hubbub | 3000 | 0 | |
| Awards 4 All | 10000 | 0 | |
| Preston City Council | 10030 | 55000 | |
| Sported | 500 | 0 | |
| C Gateway & Onwards Home | 325 | 0 | |
| Selnet | 8897 | 0 | |
| Police | 8756 | ||
| LPACG | 0 | 120 | |
| Active Lancashire |
0 | 1400 | |
| Kickstart Scheme | 0 | 27233 | |
| Groundwork | 775 | 4000 | |
| School Work | 0 | 1105 | |
| Community Centre Funds | 0 | 1459 | |
| Football Funds | 820 | 2810 | |
| BBC Children in Need |
0 | 2425 | |
| Street games | 7211 | 0 | |
| HMRC Job Retention Scheme | 0 | 10719 | |
| Soccer City | 0 | 2986 | |
| Lancashire County Council | 3500 | 3010 | |
| Spring North LTD | 118300 | 147973 | |
| EMD UK | 7369 | 0 | |
| 172725.00 | 309,958.00 | ||
| TOTAL RESTRICTED FUNDS | |||
| TOTAL RECEIPTS | 176892.00 | 320,584.00 |
Registered Charity No. 1137639
FISHWICK RANGERS YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SCHEME REPORT OF THE BOARD FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2023
MARCH 23 MARCH22
EXPENDITURE
Restricted
| Activities | 6924 | 14772 | |
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| Repairs | 24350 | 0 | |
| Events | 565 | 70 | |
| Sports Centre | |||
| Cost | 3479 | 0 | |
| Equipment | 12795 | 12679 | |
| HMRC | 13102 | 1510 | |
| Insurance | 0 | 816 | |
| Phone/Utilities | 26139 | 25679 | |
| Residentials | 0 | 0 | |
| Salary & Employment | |||
| Costs | 103326 | 104045 | |
| Stationary | 0 | 0 | |
| Soccer City | 0 | 20190 | |
| Tournament/Football Expenses | 0 | 2816 | |
| Travel | 0 | 15000 | |
| Rent & Rates | 63996 | 51303 | |
| Volunteer Cost | 0 | 1993 | |
| TOTAL RESTRICTED EXP | 254,676 | 250,873 | |
| TOTAL UNRESTRICTED EXP | 0 | 0 | |
| TOTAL EXP | 254676 | 250,873 |
Registered Charity No. 1137639
FISHWICK RANGERS YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SCHEME REPORT OF THE BOARD
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
CASH FUNDS
| HSBC BANK - A/C 32641151, SORT CODE: 40-37- | |
|---|---|
| 25 | |
| Closing Balance as at 31st March 2023 | 109,398 |
| HSBC BANK - A/C 54007034, SORT CODE: 40-37- | |
| 25 | |
| Closing Balance as at 31st March 2023 | 46,798 |
| Cash In Hand (Petty Cash) | 145 |
| TOTAL CASH | |
| FUNDS | 0 |
ASSET RETAINED FOR CHARITIES OWN USE
0
TOTAL LIABILITIES
0
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD: ............................
General Secretary
ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD:
............................ Chair Person
Date: 01/09/2023
Date: 01/09/2023
Registered Charity No. 1137639
EXAMINER'S UNQUALIFIED REPORT
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Fishwick Rangers Youth and Community Development Scheme. I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2022 which are set out on pages 1 to 3.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directors given by the commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
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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 Directors given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures 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 fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
Sohail Adam BA (Hons) Accounting
1 The Close, Walton Park
Preston, Lancashire
PR5 4NZ
12th September 2023
Registered Charity No. 1137639
FISHWICK RANGERS YOUTH AND COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT SCHEME REPORT OF THE BOARD FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH 2023
| HSBC BANK- A/C 32641151, SORT CODE: 40-37-25 Balance B/F 31 Mar 2022 187,182 Banking 176,892 Payments Balance C/F 31 M2023 RESERVE ACCOUNT HSBC BANK- A/C 54007034, SORT CODE: 40- 37-25 Balance B/F 31 Mar 2022 46,721 Banking Bank interest 77 Payments Balance C/F 31 March2023 PETTY CASH Balance B/F 31 Mar 22 25 Total Receipts 255 Total Expenditure Balance C/F 31 March 2023 |
254,676 109,398 - 46,798 135 145 |
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Registered Charity No. 1137639
Registered Charity No. 1137639
EXAMINER'S UNQUALIFIED REPORT
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Fishwick Rangers Youth and Community Development Scheme. I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 March 2023 which are set out on pages 1 to 3.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
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examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
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to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directors given by the commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
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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 Directors given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures 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 fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the next statement.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
(1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
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to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act and
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to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act
have not been met or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached
Sohail Adam BA (Hons) Accounting
1 The Close, Walton Park
Preston, Lancashire
PR5 4NZ