Charity registration numb•r 11461S8
Company rngistratlon numb•r 07937704 IEngland and Wales)
YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mrwm Howard
Dame M Regan
Sr K Matthews
Dr S O'Neill
Fr M Lyden-smith
Ms C Lawrence
Mr E M Oonnelly
Rev M A Millward
Ms E F Standfield
sCMCraig
(Appointed 1 May 20241
(Appointed 1 May 20241
Sgcrètsry
Ms E F Slandfield
Charity number
1146158
Company number
07937704
R8glstsred office
Emmaug Village
Pemberton Road
Allensford
Consett
County Durham
England
DH8 gBA
Auditors
Haysmac LLP
10 Queen Street Place
London
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CONTENTS
Pagè
Trustees, report
Auditor's report
Slatemenl of financNg1 activities
Balance sheet
10
Statement of Cash Ilow
Notes lo the financial statements
12-22

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TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their annual report and financial slalements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financol statements have been prepared in a¢¢ordan¢e with the accounting policies sel out ill note 1 to the
financial slalements and compl
with the charity's governing document, the Companies Act 20￿ and
"Accounting and Reporting by
harilies.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing
their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporung Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland
IFRS 102} leffecbve 1 January 20191
Obleets and activitios
The Youth Ministry Trust IYMTI Charity has two Objects
The advancement of the Roman Catholic religion particularly for the benefit of young people in the
Diocese. or elsewhere, by sueh means as the Trustees think fil, and the provision of charitable support
or services Iwhelher in the Diocese or elsewhere) in furtherance ol that object
The advancement of the education of the public and especially young people in accordance with the
principles and doctrines of the Roman Catholic religion particularly by the provision and support of
schools and other educational establishments (in the Diocese and elsewherel and the provision of
facilities for the etjucalion of the public and especially young people as the Trustees shall from lime to
time think fit", and
Such other incidental, ancillary or associated charitsble purposes for the benefit of the public and
especially young people as the Trustees from time lo time decide,
The principal activity streams which delNer our Obje¢l$ are".
1. Dlrect dellvery of sorvices to young people
Residential Relrea15.' Delivered al near full capacity at the Emmaus Youth Village, with most
Lfo9rammes lasting 2.5 days. Over 10.000 young people participated in retreats, mission days, or
slival events dunng the year.
Festival Fortnight.. A ￿0-week summer celebration for primary and secondary students held in July 2024,
welcoming more than 4.000 participants under the theme Fear Less, Ho
e More.
In the summer of 2024, the Youth Ministry Trust led the Youth Section o
the Diccesan Pilgrimage lo
Lourde$ for the first time since COVID. A group of 45 young people look part, accompanied by staff and
volunteers. For many, it was their first experience of pilgrimage, and by the end of the week they had
become genuine witnesses lo their faith, inspiffd and equipp& lo serve as trained leaders lor future
pilgrimage5. The pilgrimage was widely regarded as a great success and a moment of renewal for youth
participation in the Diocese. In the summer of 2025, the YMT coofdinaled the Youth Section of the
Diocesan Pilgrimage, accompanying 55 young people and 15 staff and interns in service lo assisted
pilgrims.
The Source." A series of cathedral evenings combining prayer, music, reflection, and Eucharistic
Adoration, led by Bishop Stephen and supported by YMT interns and volunteers.
Flame Conference 2025." Around 900 young peop5e from the Diocese attended Wembley Arena for this
national event, joinin
Faith in Action Awa
over 10,000 participants from across the UK.
More than 50 primary schools and 8 secondary schools participated in this
natronal award, encouraging young people lo live out faith through serdice and reflection
Pope Si John Paul11 Award. A significant achievement this ear, with around 150 young people receiving
awards in 2024 and over 160 due lo receive them in 2026. Ihe new online registration system has
simplified adminislralion and increased engagement.
Confirmation Support." The YMT continues seek new ways to support eatechisls and parishes preparing
young people for Confimialion through retreats, leadership formatson, and diocesan reSoUr￿s.
2. Supporting others who support young people
Co-workers.. The YMT continues lo support adults working with young people in schools and parishes,
offerin
training, mentoring, and formation resources.
Youth
inislry Collaboration.. Ongoing collaboration with Diocesan education and formation teams
ensures alignment with the RE Directory and Prayer and Liturgy guidance.
DKicesan Youth Council.. Re-established in 2025, bringing together young representslives from across
the Diocese lo provide leadership. peer formation, and practical involvement in diocesan initiatives such
as Youth Sunday and parish outreach.

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3. Buildlng cap•¢ity to provlde support for young people
Gap Year Formation Programme.. The YMT Internship Programme continues lo form young leaders
through a year-long residential experience combining community life, ministry, and accredited formation.
Seven interns were appointed in 2024-25, drawn from the UK, Uganda, and the Philippines.
Young Educators Retreat. Fomialion opportunities continue for Catholic teachers and leaders. enabling
them lo reflect, renew, and build confidence in sharing faith with young people.
Training and Formation." Interns and volunteers received safeguardin
first aid, mental health
awareness, autism awareness, and ministry training through partnefs
ips with Clennell Education
Solutions and the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle.
Public benefit
The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance conlained in the Charity Commission's general
guidance on public benefit when ￿VIewIng the Trusvs aims and objectives and in planning future activit￿S
and setting the grant making policy for the year.
Uso of volunteers
The Youth Ministry Trust is supported by a dedicated team of young adult volunteers. many of whom commit
to a residential year of community life and ministry al the Emmaus Youth Village.
During the year, seven intems lived and worked full-lime with YMT. recruited both locally and nternationalty.
They supported retreats, parish missions. festivals, and dio¢e5an events. AlongsKle them, five adult
volunteers ¢onlribuled to music, liturgy, hospitality, and administration, providing valuable leadership and
experience.
All volunteers are trained in safeguarding and work under the supeNision of the Chief Executive, who was
appointed to this role in May 2025, and with support from the Diocesan Safeguarding Team. Their witness.
faith. and energy are essential to the YMT'S mission of evangelisation and service.
Achlevements and performance
The period has been one of strong growth, renewed ¢ollalx*ration with the DK)cese, and continued recovery
in ministy engagement following the pandemic.
Over the course of the year, more than 10.000 young people participated in YMT led retreats, festivals,
missions, and events.
The summer 2024 Festival Fortnight drew over 4,000 pupils from schools across the Diocese, with lrturgies
and workshops focused on hope, discipleship, and joyfijl faith.
Louides Pilgrimage. In the summer of 2024, the Youth Ministry Trust led the Youth Section of the Diocesan
Pilgrimage lo Lourdes for the first lime since COVID. A group of 45 young people took part, accompanied by
staff and volunteers. For many, it was their first experience of pilgrimage, and by the end of the week they
had become genuine witnesses to their faith, inspired and equipped lo serve as trained leaders for future
pilgrimages. The pilgrimage was W￿ety regarded as a great success and a moment of renewal for youth
participation in the Oiocese. The Lourdes 2025 Pilgrimage was also a major success, wrth 55 young pilgrims
serving assi$led pilgrims and representing the Diocese with faith and maturity.
In March 2025, nearly 900 young people travelled lo Wembley Arena for the Fla￿ Conference, a visible
sign of unity and evangelisation among the young Church.
Through the Faith in Action and John Paul11 Awards, more than 300 young people have been formally
recognised for their commitment to living out the Gospel in their schools and parishes.

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The internship programme continues lo flourish. offering formation and experience in ministry, community living,
and leadership The presence of international interns continues to enrich the life of the DI0￿Se and widen the
YMT'S global connections.
The YMT'S commitment lo safeguarding and pastoral care has deepened through engaging with Clennell
Education Solutions and the Diocesall Safeguarding Team, embedding good practice and training across the
organisation.
Operationally, the YMT has strengthened it5 engagement with the Diocesan HR and Finan￿ Teams,
harmonising conlracls, and complian¢e systems. The introduction of Breathe HR and Xero Accounting will
enhanced governance and transparency.
The YMT continues lo be a vital part of the DI￿ese.5 evangelising mission, helping young people encounter
Christ. discover their vocation, and take their place in the life of the Church.
The reftjrbishrnenl and sile development plans for the Emmaus Youth Village are progressing well. The business
cases have been agreed by the YMT Board for consideration by the Diocesan Trustees and relevant GQTnmillee5.
These plans Include Improvements to accommodation, furnishings, lighting, and accessibility across the site. The
major auditorsum and car park project is also advancing through Ihe Diocesan approval and procurement stages.
On¢e approved, implementation will begin in phases lo ensure minimal disruption lo retreat delivery. These
developments will significantly enhance the visitor experience and ensure the long-lemi sustainability of the
Youth Village as a diocesan centre for mi$$ion and formation.
Finan¢i41 review
The Trustees continue to work towards slabilising the Charity's financial position and achieving a retained surplus
on unreslricled reserves. The previoLJS period, which covered only seven months due to the transits.on lo a new
financial year*nd, showed encouraging signs of recovery, supported by increased Charitable activities and grant
fvnding. This positive directson has continued into the current reporting period, which reflects a full financial year
from 1 April to 31 March.
Total income for the year was £1,049,088. Income from charitable activit￿S remained strong, particularty from
school bookings and residential relreals. A grant of £223,000 from the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle IDHN
provided a significant contribution lo the Charity's financial posilKJn.
However. inflation continues to present challenges, particular￿ in felalion to rislng costs of ulililies. foodstuffs.
and staffing. Recruitment and pay pressures remain ongoin9 concerns.
Expenditure lotalling £1,093,063 has also been incurred in relation to the proposed new build project. Plans were
submitted to the local authority and planning permission was granted in early 2024, marking a key milestone in
the Charity's development strategy.
Going concern
The Trustee$ have performed an assessment of the Trust's ability lo conts'nue as a goin
to forecasts and working capital requirements for a period 0112 months from the dale o
concern, by reference
approval of these
financial statement$. The Tfustees are satisfied that the going concern basis ol preparation for these financial
statements is appropriate.
R8sgrves policy
The trust as a nol-for-proffl organisalion has not created lo dale, any major free reserves. Post covid and with
Bishop Stephen being appointed, YMT are reviewing their structure and relationship with DHN. Nearly all of YMT
reserves are restricted and the trustees continue lo work towards creating free reserves The Iruslees hope lo
align themselves with DHN polices and want lo increase their free reserves lo cover a reasonable period of
trading.
Prin¢ipal funding sources
The principal sources of funding for the Trust are donations from the Diocese and the general public. income
from fundraising activities. ineorne
parishes to deliver the objectives o
eneraled from overnight accommodation and going out into schools and
the Trust.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Risk management
The Trust has adopted a risk management strategy evidenced through the development of a Risk Register which
is reviewed al meetings of the Finance Committee as well as al the Board.
Risks are cate9orised in one of seven areas. strategic. operational, reputational. financial, physical, people, and
regulatory.
Risk Appelile is the term used lo determine the amount of risk that is appropfiate for the Trust. Risks are
considered on an individual basis usin9 a risk model to delefmine the Impact and likelihood of a potential risk and
the appropriate response lo the outcome of measuring each risk.
Flnancial risk management pollcy
The Trust's principal financial instruments comprise cash and cash equivalents. Other financial a55ets and
liabilities. such as trade creditors and trade debtors, arise directly from the Trust's operating aclivib'es.
The main risks a$so¢ialed with the Trust's financial assets and liabilities are Sel out below. The Trust does not
undertake any hedging activity and any Signffj￿ant financial risks are addressed on a case-by-case basis.
Inlerest rate rlsk
The Trust invests surplus cash in floating rale interest yielding bank accounts, therefore financial assets, interest
income and cash flows can be affected by movements in interest rates. However. the Trustees do not COns￿er
there to be any significant exposure. The Trusl has no bank borrowings.
Price risk
There is n0 significant exposure to changes in the carrying value of financial liabilitw.
Credlt rlsk
The Trust's policy is aimed at minifflising su¢h losses. Individual exposures and overdue debts are monitored
wrth customers lo ensure that the Trust's exposure lo bad debts is not significant.
Llquldlty risk
The Trust aims lo mitigate liquidity risk by managing cash generated by its operations. Flexibility is maintained
by retaining surplus cash in readily accessible bank deposrt accounts. Limits on spending authority are in
place.
Foreign currency risk
There are minimal transactions In foreign currency. As a result, no hedging activty is undertaken lo mitigate
this fisk.
Investment poli¢y
The Trust ensures that any investment strategy it adopts dces not pul al adverse risk any of the assets rt 1$
respon$ibk for
Funds are placed on deposit al the highest possible interest rates, consislenl with cash flow requirements.
Plans for future perlods
Following the appointment of Bishop Stephen as the Bishop of Hexham and NewGa5tle. the YMT is now on
sure fooling as the youth ministy of the Diocese.
Work continues on the capital projects, with generous support from a number of funders, whilst the Diocese
has committed to purchasing additional land adjacent to the Emmaus Village lo enable the YMT expand ils
outreach and increase its impact.

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Strueture, governance and rnanaggrnont
Governing document
The Trust ig a charitable company limited by guarantee and wa5 incorporated on 6 February 2012.11 is
governed by Articles of Association as adopted on 6 February 2012.
The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and
up to the date of signature of the financial statements were..
Mr W M Howard
Dame M Regan
Sr K Matthews
Dr S O'Neill
Reverend M Lyden-smith
Ms C Lawrence
Mr E M Donnelly
Rev M A Millward
Ms E F Standfield (Appointed 1 May 20241
Ms C M Craig (Appointed 1 May 20241
Recruitm8nt and appointment of new Trustges
From time lo lime Il is necessary for the Trust lo iecrurt new Trustees to repL3ce those that have either resigned
during their term of office, or by way of anticipating planned reliremenls after the completion of either a single
term of three years. or a period of six years, being terms of three years. Trustees may, al the discretion of
the Chair of the YMT Board and in agreement with the Diocesan Bishop, have their term of office extended.
When a vacancy occurs, the Board will determine the mix of skills and experience needed so as lo ensure a fvlly
functionin
what we
team of Trustees and will seek lo identify individuals who appear lo have the qualities and interest in
o. Although not stridy a public appointment, when setting out the essential requirements of potential
Trustees, the Trust choose5 to make known that il expects appointees to follow the seven principles of public life
as defined by the Committee on Standards in Public Life. After fair assessment by a panel of the Boafd, a
proposed applicant i8 recommended lo the Bishop for appoinlmenl.
Organi$ational structuro
The YMT is a registered Charity and a Cornpany Limited by Guarantee. The Dio¢ese of Hexham and Newcastle
is the defi'ned Member under the Articles of Association The 8ishop appoints Trustees including the Chair of the
Board and has a controlling role in the appointment of leadership staff. He is thus identified as a Person of
Significant Control under Company Law. The Board composition is detailed in the Articles of Association lo
include al least members who are also DiieelorslTrustees of the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle
(registered company co. no. 7732977, regislefed charity no.11434501, and meetings a￿ only quorale when al
least one of those Board members is present.
The role of the Board is summarised as being responsible for managing the resources, regulation, risk. rèputation
and resilEnce of the charity. Trustees ale appointed for a three-year term with new Truslee5 being identified for
consideration by the Bishop either when a vacancy arises or when a need for additional skills is idenb'fied.
Trustees are appointed for a Ihree-year lem
The ¢ornpos"rtion of the Board is such that il includes representslives of key stskeholders and people appointed
for the expertise and experience they can bring. The Board sets the strategic direction and identifies the policies
required of the Company wh￿h are then delivered through the Chief Executive Offi.￿r who attend5 Board
meetings.
Trustees have developed and Implemented a governance structure using Board Committees in the areas of HR,
Finance and Property. A Business Plan and Budget Is prepared for review and approval by the YMT Board and
the Chief Executive Officer prepares a paper for quarterly meetings of the Board of DI0￿Se of Hexham and
Newcastle.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Inductlon and training of new trustees
The induction and training of Trustees Is the responsibility of the Chairman and is arranged on an individual or
collective ba515 05 appropriate. The Board of Trustees has recently approved the introduction of formal training
sessions for the Board as a whole, and one-to-one appraisals for the Chief Executive Officer undertaken by the
Chairman. Trustees of the YMT will receive bolh general and safeguarding training in Detsmber 2025.
Statement of Tru$tg0¥' responsibilities
The Trustees. who are also the Directors of Youth Ministry Tnjsl for the purpose of company law, a￿ responsible
for preparing the TTUStee5' Report and the hnancial 5talemenls in accordanee with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards {Unrted ￿'ngdorn Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial slalements for each financial year which give a true and
fair view of the slate ol affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including
the income and expenditure, of the charrtable company for that year.
In preparing these financial slalemenls. the Trustees are required lo..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.,
- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless Il 1$ inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsibk for keeping adequate accounting re¢ord$ that disclose with reasonable ac¢ur8¢y 8t
any time the financial posrtion of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with
the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for
taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
In so far as the Truslees are aware..
There is no relevant audit information of which the Charitable Company's auditors are unaware,. and
The Trustees have tsken all steps that they ought lo have taken lo make themselves aware of any relevant
audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information
Small companle8 note
In preparing this report, the directors have taken advantage of the Small companies exemptions provided by
section 415A of the Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees, Report was approved by the Board of Trustee5.
Ms E F Standfield Truste
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INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements ol the Youth Ministry Trust lor the year ended 31 March 2025 which
compiise the Statement of FinanGial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Sialemenl, and notes lo the
financial Slalements, including a summary of signifi'cant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that
has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including
Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Repoth'ng Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion, the financial slalemenls..
give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of the
charitable company's net movement in funds, including the income and expenditure, for the year then
ended,
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.,
and
have been prepared in accordance wrth the requirements of the Companies Act 20(￿.
Basls for oplnlon
We conducted our audit in accordan￿ wrth International Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUK}l and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Audilorfs responsibilities for the audit
of the financial statements section of our report. We are Independent of the group in accordance with the ethical
requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial slalements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical
Stsndard, and we have fulfilled our other elhieal responsibilrties in accordance with these requirements. We believe
that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate lo provide a basis for our opinion.
Concluslons relatlng to golng concern
In auditing the financial stalemenls, we have concluded that the trustees, use ol the going concern basis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial Statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncert8inlie$ relats'ng lo events or
conditions that. individually or collectively, may cast significant doubl on the group's abilty lo continue as a going
concem for a period of at least ￿e1ve months from when the financial slaternents are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect lo going concern are described in the
relevant sections of this report.
Other Information
The Iruslees are responsible for the other inforrnalion. The other information comprises the Information included in
the Trustees, Annual Report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and,
except lo the extent otherwise explieilly slated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion
thereon.
In connection with our audit of the financial slalements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in
doing so, consider whether the other information is materialty in¢onsistent with the financial statements or oui
knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears lo be materially misstated. If we identify such material
inconsistencies or apparent material misstalemen15. we are required lo determine whether there is a material
misslalemenl in the financial slalements or a material misslalemenl of the other information. If, based on the work
we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misslalement of this other information, we are required to
report that fact. We have nothing lo report in this regard.

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TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST (continued
Oplnlons on other matters prescrlbed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit..
the information given in the Trustees, Annual Report (which includes the directOfS' report prepared fof the
purpose5 of company lawl for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is
consislenl with the financial 51alements,' and
the directors, report included within the Trustees. Annual Report have been prepared in accordance with
applicable legal requirements.
Mattern on whlch we are requlred to report by exeeption
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtsined in the
ourse of the audit, we have not identified material mi55talemenls in the Trustees, Annual Report Iwhich
incorporates the directors. report).
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relat￿n to wh￿h the Companles Act 20C6 requires
us lo report lo you if, in our opinion..
adequate accounting records have not been kept., or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns., or
certain disclosures of Iruslees, remuneration specified by law are not made," or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.. Of
the trustees were not entiUe¢ lo prepare the financial statements In accordance with the small companies
regime and lake advantage of the small companies, exemptions in preparing the Directors, Report and
from the requirement to prepa￿ a Strategic Report.
Responslblllties of trustees for the flnanclal statements
As explained more fully in the Iruslee5' responsibilities 51atemenl sel out on page 8, the trustees {who are also the
directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the preparation of the
financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and lor such inlemal control as the
trustees delefmine is necessary lo enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the Iruslees are Tesponsible for a5se5sing the parent charitable company's
ability lo continue as a going concem. disclosing, as applicable. matters related lo going concern and using the
going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the parent charitable company or
lo cease operations. or have no realists'c alternative bul lo do 50.
Audltor's responslbllltles for the audlt ol the flnanclal statements
Our objectives are lo obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from
material misstatement, whether due lo fraud or error, and lo issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance
wrth ISAS IUKI will always delect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or
error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence
the economic d￿lS1on5 of users taken on the basis of these financial slalements.
Ifregularilies, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures
in line with our responsibililres, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularitses,
including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of delecling irregularilie5, including fraud is
detsiled below..
Based on our understanding of the and the environment in which it operates, we identified that the principal risk5
of non-compliance with laws and regulations related lo Cannon Law, GDPR and Health and Safety regulation, and
we considered the extent to which non-compliance might have a material effect on the financial stalemenls. We
also considered those laws and regulations that have a direct impact on the preparation of the financial statements
such as indude the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act 2011, and consider other factors su¢h as payroll
lax.
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We evaluated management's incentives and opportunities lor fraudulent manipulation of the financial slalements
(including the risk of override of conlrolsl, and determined that the principal risks were related lo estimation
uncertainty and manual accounting joumals. Audit procedures perfomied by the engagement team included..
Inspecting correspondence with regulators and lax authorities",
Discussions with management including consideration of known or suspected instances of non-compliance
with laws and regulation and fraud,
Evaluating management's contro15 designed lo prevent and delecl irregularities.,
Identifying and lesbng journa15, in particular journal entries posted with unusual account cornbinalions,
postings by unusual users or with unusual descriptions, and
Challenging assumptions and judgements made by management In their critical accounting eslimales.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit. there is a risk that we will not delecl all irregularities, including those
leading lo a material misstatèment in the financial statements or non-compliance with regulation This risk increases
the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the
financial stslemenls, as we will be less likely lo become aware of in51an¢es of non-complian￿. The risk is also
greater regarding irregularities occurring due lo fraud rather than error. as fraud involves intentional cOn￿alMent,
forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation.
A further descllption of our responsibilitie5 for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial
Reporting Council's website at.. www.frc.or
.ukJaudilorsres
onsibililies. This description forms part of our auditorfs
report.
Use of our roport
This report is made solely lo the charitable company's members, as a body, in ac￿rdanCe with Chapter 3 of Part
16 of the Cornpanies Act 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might slatè lo the ¢haritable
company's members those matters we are required to stale lo them in an Audilorfs report and for no other purpose.
To the fvllesl 8xlenl pemiitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than the charitable
company and the charitable company's members, as a b¢xly, for our audit work. for this report, or for the opinions
we have formed.
Adam Halsey Isenior Slatulory Audilorl
For and on behalf of Haysmac LLP, Slatulory Auditor
10 Queen Street Place
London
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Date. 2311212025

YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestricted
Funds
2025
Restrictsd
Funds
2025
Total
Total
2025
2024
N¢t¢$
Incorne from".
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
InvÈstrnents
250,782
694,866
17,075
471
73,734
12,180
324,516
707,026
17,075
471
89,283
312,469
10.183
240
Total Income
963.194
85.894
1.049,088
412.175
nditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
20,041
761,757
20,041
1,073.022
10,038
696.376
311,265
Total Expenditurp
781.798
311,265
1,093.063
7LK,414
Not incomel(•xp•nditur•l ￿lOre
transfors
181,396
225,371
43.975
Transfers between funds
25,556
125,5561
Ngt movement in funds
2(6 952
250.927
43.975
294.239
Fund balance$ al 1 April 2024
4.9C6
1.473.416
1.478,322
1,772,561
Fund balanc￿ at 31 March 2025
211.858
1.222.489
1.434,347
1,478,322
The ststement of financial activibes includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derive from continuing acliv¢lies.
The statement of financial aclivrties also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account
under the Companies Act 2006.
12

YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT31 MARCH 2025
Notes
2025
2024
Fixed assets
Tangible assels
10
147,e07
163,309
Current assets
Debtor5
Cash al bank and in hand
1,337.882
230.076
1,567,958
1,330,290
266,732
1.596.022
Creditors.. amounts falling due
wlthln one year
12
281,218
281,009
Not current assets
1.286.740
1,315,013
Total *ss•ts les$ ¢urrent liabilities
1,434,347
1.478.322
CTedltors'. amounts falliny du8 aft•r
more than one y•af
Net assets
1.434.347
1478.322
In¢ome funds
R¢slii¢led lunds
Unrèstricted fund8
Designated fund$
General unrestricted funds
13
1,222,489
1,473.416
14
3,266
208,592
3,266
1,640
211,858
1,434.347
1,478,322
The financial stalernenls were approved by Ihe Tru51ees on 41h December 2025
Ms E F G Standfield
Trustee
Company registration numb•r 07937704

YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notr$
Cash flows from operatlng acilvltles
Cash geneTated from operations
18
120,6671
251,901
Investing activitie$
Purchasé of tangib18 fixed assets
Proce¢ds from disposal of tarrfJibl¢ fLKed a$$&t$
Investment income received
115,4601
1107,3371
471
240
Net ¢a$h used ITr investing activities
114.9891
1107.0971
Financing activities
Repayment of borrowings
Net cash used in financing activities
Net in¢rea58 in cash and rash equivalen¢s
35.656
Cash and cash equlval8nts at b•glnnlng ol
year
265,732
120,928
Cash and cash •qulval•nis at end of year
230,076
265.732
14

YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting polici•s
Charity Infomiation
Youth Ministry Trust Is a privaltt company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales The
registered office is Emmaus Village, Pemberton Road, Allensford. Consett. County Durham, DH8 98A, England.
1.1 Accounting convention
Youth Ministry Trust meets the definition of a publie benefit entity entry under FRS 102 Assets and liabilities
are initially recognise¢ al historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant ac¢ountsng
policy notelsl.
The financial slalements are prepared in sterling, which is the fundional currency of the charity. Monetary
amounts in these financial slalements are rounded lo the nearest £.
The company has applied the followng accounting policies..
1.2 Golng concern
The financial slalements have been prepared On a going concern basis followng the guarantee of coniinLted
rinan¢ial support from Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. The Tru51ees have considered a period 0112 months
from the balance sheet date and consider no fijrther disclosures relating lo the chaThty's ability to continue as
going concem need lo be made.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use al the discreb'on of the Iruslees in fvrtheran¢e of their Charitsble
objectives.
Restricted funds are subject to specifi¢ ¢ondilion$ by donor5 a5 to how they fnay be used. The purposes and
uses of the restricted funds are sel out in the notes to the financial ststements.
1 A Incom•
All incoming ￿sourceS are included in the Statement of Financial Activities ISOFAI when the charity is enlilled
to the income and the amount can be quantified wth reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies a
applied to parb'¢ular categories of Income..
Voluntary income received by way of grants, donations and gifts is Included in full In the Ststemenl of Financial
Activities when receivable. Grants. where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific performance
by the Charity. afe ￿cOgnised when the charity becornes unconditionally entitled lo the grant
Incoming resources from granls, where related lo performance and specific deliverables, are accounted for
a5 the charity earns the right lo consideration by its performance.
1.$ Expendlture
All expenditure is accounted for on an a¢¢ruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all
costs related to the category. Vvhere costs cannot be directly altribuled to particular heading5 they have been
allocated lo activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources Expenditure includes any VAT which
cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which il relates".
Costs of generating funds comprise the costs a$$¢cialed with attra¢ling voluntsry income.
Charltable expenditure comprises those cosis incurred by the ¢harily in the delivery (>f ils activities and services
for ils beneficiaries 11 includes both Costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those ¢osts of an
indirect natu￿ necessary to 5UPPOrt them.

YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED}
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting polieies
Iconiinuedl
1.6 Tangible fixod assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequenlly measured al cost or valuation. nel of
depreciation and any impaiment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as lo write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their
useful lives on the following base$.'
Leasehold improvements
Fixtures and fittings
Computers
4% 10 25% $traighl line
20°k lo 25% straight line
10% to 33% straight line
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the differènce be￿een the gale proceeds
and the carrying value of the asset and is recognised in the Slalement of financial aclivilles.
1.7 Impairnient of fixod assets
Fixed assets are reviewed for impairment if events or changes In circumstances indicate that the carrying
amount of su¢h assets may not be ￿Coverable. If there is an indicatson of pgssible impairment, the recoverable
amount of any affected asset is estimated and compared against ils carying amount. Where the eslirnaled
recoverable amount is lower, an impaimenl loss is recognised immediately in profit and loss.
1.8 Stocks
Sto¢ks are slated al the lowerot cost and estimated selling pn¢e less ¢o$ts lo complete and sell. Cost comprise$
di￿¢1 materials and. bvhere applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in
bringing the slo¢ks to their present locatson and condition. Items held for distribution al no or nominal
consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.
Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and c031s to be
in¢urred in markeling, sellin9 and distribution.
1.9 Cash and ¢a$h equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, depo$ils held at call with banks, other short-term liquid
investments with original malufilies of th￿e month$ or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.10 Taxatlon
As a charity, the Company is exernpl from lax on in¢ome and gains to the extent that these ère applied to its
charitable objects. No lax charges have arisen in the charity.
1.11 Rotir•m&nt benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefil schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
1.12 Debtors and creditors
Trade debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are
valued al the amount prepaid after taking account of any trade discounis due. Creditors and provision$ are
recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past evenl that will probably result in the
Iransler of funds lo a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated
reliably. Creditors and provisions are nomally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade
discounts due.
16

YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Donation$ and legacie5
Unr•strlctsd Restrlcted
funds
funds
Total Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
Total
funds
2025
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
Donations and gifts
Grants
27,835
222,947
7.349
66.385
35,184
289.332
27,788
1,995
59,500
29,783
59,500
250,782
73,734
324,516
27,788
81,495
89,283
Donations and glfts
Donation5
Youth Sunday
Jpll donations
Pope John Paul11 AY4ards
Awards Fund
Faith in Action
8.183
18.242
1.410
1,716
9,899
18,242
1,410
1,155
330
4,148
20,420
20,420
330
4,148
Other
7,368
1,995
9,363
27.835
7,349
35,184
27,786
1.995
29,783
Grants rèceived for core
activitios
Society of Sacred Heart of
Jesus
Diocese of Hexham and
Newcastle
Durham County Council
William Leech Foundation
Porticus Genesis
Significance RE Minibus
Grants lassumptionl
3,000
3,000
222.947
222,947
2,600
20.000
2,600
20,000
20,000
500
20,000
500
10.785
30.000
66.385
10,785
30,000
289.332
39,000
59,500
39,000
59,500
222,947

YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Charitable activltles
School Room hlro and
accommodatlon
other Incorne
Other 1•5tiv•ls
ToL*I
Total
2025
2025
2026
2025
2024
Retreat In￿Me
410,194
116,202
180,630
707,026
312.469
Analysis by fvnd
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
410,194
116,202
168,470
12,160
694.866
12.160
311,845
624
410.194
116,202
180,630
707,026
312,469
Othor trading activiti•s
Unrestricted Unre8tricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Bar and shop income
17.075
10.183
Raising funds
Unrestricted Unrnstrlctsd
fund$
funds
2025
2024
Costs of raising funds
Other fundraising costs
20,041
10,038
Fundraising and publicily
20.041
10.038
20.041
10,038
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YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Charitable activities
Charitable
activities
2025
Charltable
activltl8S
2024
Staff costs
Retreat expenses
Festival and event 8xpense$
Shop and bar purchase
Gap year expgn$e5
381,587
100.938
219,520
9,844
54.693
766,582
198,743
69.918
6,826
27.599
303.086
Share ol support costs (see rEOte 71
306.440
393.2
1073.022
696.376
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
761,757
311,264
644.758
51,618
1.073.022
696,376
Support costs
Support
Cojts
2025
Support
Co$ts 2025
Depreciation
Management and administfalion
Premises and office costs
Governance costs- audit fees
Consultancy and professional fees
31,160
35.628
222,771
8.863
8,018
306,440
265.442
17.087
,925
2,037
11,799
393.290
Tru$t¢os
None ol the tNstees {or any persons connected with thernl received any remuneration or benefits from the
¢harily during Ihe year.

YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Employ8es
The average monthty number of employees during the year was".
2025
2024
Admini$lrativè stsff
16
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
356,155
20.444
16,789
181,002
15,662
10,017
393,388
206,681
During the year, the amount paid lo key management totalled £39,375 {2024.. £54,922).
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
10 Tangible fixed assets
L•a$•hdd Flxturn$ and ComputsrB
improvements
fitting$
Asset under
Total
Constructiorb
Co$t
Al 1 April 2024
Addllions
DisposaLq
31,559
857
122,416
5.989
96,434
7.420
250.409
15,460
1.194
Al 31 March 2025
1.194
32.416
128,405
103,854
265.869
Dèpre¢latlon and Impalmient
Al 1 April 2024
Depreciation charge in the year
Depreclation on disposal
26,495
2,095
60,605
29.017
87,100
31.162
50
Al 31 March 2025
28,590
89,622
118,262
Balance at 31 March 2025
3,826
103,854
147,607
Balance at 31 March 2024
S,064
61,811
96,434
163,309
20

YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
11 Dèbtors
2025
2024
Amounts falllng du• wilhin one yèar..
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Other debtor
72,748
1,265,134
64.621
1,261,875
3,794
1,337,882
1,330.290
Included within deb1015 due within one year is an amount of £1,244,83312024.' £1,224.8331 owed in relation lo
accrued income. The income is expected lo be provided within 12 months of the balance sheet date.
12 Creditors- amount5 falling due withln ono year
2025
2024
Other taxation and social security
Tiade creditors
Oth&r ¢reditors
Accruals and deferred income
5,040
223,720
6,305
15,456
52.458
259.248
281,218
281,009
Included in accnjed expenses is deferred ineome lolalling £223,700 12024.. É259,2481 which represents
incoming resources for whi¢h the related 3ervice5 have yet lo be provided. The services are expected to be
provided Mthin 12 months of the balance sheet date.

YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13
Restricied funds
The income funds of the charity indude reslricted funds compNsiny the following unexpended bakinces of
donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes..
Movgment In funds
8alanc• at
1 April
2024
Balance at
31 March
2025
Incomlng R•sourc8s
resouic•s
•xpondgd
Tran$ler$
Chapel fund
Grotto fund
Team Training fund
Awards fund
Genesis TTu$I
Connectedness 2.Interaction fund
Kroch Foundation fund
significance fund
Significance fund - Minibus
Porticus
Sacred Hearts
DDC Tree Fund
Assumption Legacy
Lourdes Pilgrimage
William Leech
14,412
59,092
4,484
6,221
soo
5,061
1,115
1,208,703
{14.4121
11,770
11.008)
16,1311
1500)
57,322
3,476
619
5,633
15,1041
15,0611
1,716
10,785
{230,6611
17,4061
{2,5971
11,5931
11.9211
143,0911
979,758
3,379
144.280
1.407
1281)
2.844
12.160
16.410
1.222,489
146,877
3,000
2,600
30,000
12.160
20,000
85.894
19601
13,145
2.790
14,766
1,473,416
14,587
1311.2651
3.769
25.556
Chapol lund
This fund represents donations re¢eived lo fvnd the build and repairs of the chapel
Grotto fund
This fund represenls donations received lo fvnd the build of the new grotto.
Team training fund
This fund represent$ donations received for providing team training which had not been possible during lo the
panderni¢.
Awards fund
This fund represents donations received for the Pope John Paul11 awards.
Connactsdnos$ 2 . Intgractlon fvnd
This fund repre$ents monies received from The William Leech Foundation for the support of Ihe'connectedness
2" project.
Koch Foundatlon fund
Thi5 fund represent5 monies received from The Koch Foundaknon for the Yo support a Youth Mini$ty' project.
Significance fund
This fund represents monies ￿CeiVed from the Significance Trust to contribute to modernising and developing the
facilities at the Emmaus Youth Village.
Portl¢US
This represen15 a grant 10 5LlPPOrt an audit of safeguarding with the eharty as well as funding of salary for
safeguarding post.
DCC Tr•0 FurKI
This 15 a grant lo plant trees on the site as Durham County Council's woodland revival project.
Assumpt•on L•gacy
This lund is lo support the YhlT internship, living expenses, trainin9 and resources.
Wllllam L¢•¢h
This ￿nd is 10 5LlPPOrt YMT internship, staff training and IT upgrades
22

YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED .11 MARfH ?n?5
13 R8stri¢tsd fvnds
IContinu8dl
Tran$fer bofyveen lund$
The transfer between restri¢led and unrestricted funds represents capital eKpenditure In the year funded by
the Significance Fund.
14 Deslgnated funds
The income funds of the chaiity include the followng designated funds which have been sel aside out of
unrestricted funds by the trustee5 for specific purposes..
8alan¢e at
1 April 2024
Resources
exponded
Transfers
8alance at
31 March
2026
Capital a5sel fund
3.266
3,266
3.266
3,266
15 Analysis of net a$$ets b•h¥een funds
Unr8strl¢ted Restricted
funds
funds
Total Unr•strictod Re$lri¢tsd
funds
funds
Total
2025
2025
202S
2024
2024
2024
Fund balances al 31
March 2025 are
represented by..
Tangible asset$
Current asselsllliabililiesl
Long lemi liabilities
147,607
64,251
147,607
1,222.489 1,286,740
163,309
163,309
1158,4031 1,473,416 1,315,013
211,858
1.222,489
1.434,347
4.906
1,473,416
1,478,322
16 Cash generated from operatlon•
202S
2024
Surplus Idefi¢itl for the year
Adjuste¢J for".
Investment income
Depreciation
Decrease in stocks
Ilncreaselldecrease in debtors
Incr&a$e in creditois
{43,9751
1294,2391
14711
31,160
12401
324.705
23,396
156,984
41.295
14,3331
38,286
Cash generated for operations
20,667
251,901

YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
17 Analy$l$ of ¢hange$ In n&t funds
At 1 Aprll 2024
Cash Flow
At 31 March 2025
C•sh at bank and in hand
265.732
135,8561
230,076
18 Related party transactions
The Dlocese of Hexham and Newca$de is identified as a member of the Trust.
The adivibes of the Trust are run through properties owned by the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle. No rent
is charged lo the Trust lor the use of these facilities.
During the year, there was income received from the Diocese of Hexham and Newcastle totalling a £223,000
12024.. £185.0001 in grant fundlng towards the general running costs.
24

YOUTH MINISTRY TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Prior financial year
Unrestrlctsd R•stricted
lunds
fund8
2024
2024
Totsl
2024
In¢ome and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Investments
Other income
27,788
312,469
10.183
240
61.495
89,283
312,469
10,183
240
Totsl income
350,680
61,495
412,175
Ex endituro on:
Raising funds
10,038
10,038
Charitable activities
644,758
51,618
696,376
Total 0x￿nditU
654,796
51,618
706,414
Net1oxpondltur9lllncomg bofor•
tranglers
{304,1161
9,877
1294,2391
Gross transfers betr￿en funds
Not Incom•ll•x￿ndIturgl for the yoarl
Nat mov•ment In fund$
{304, 1161
9,877
{294,239)
1,772,561
309 022
Fynd balances at 1 September 2023
1473416
1,478,322
Fund balan¢e$ •t 31 March 2024