Young Leicestershire Ltd
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS For the year to 31 March 2021
Charity Reg No 1151453 (A Company limited by Guarantee 08364771)
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Young Leicestershire Ltd Financial Statements for the year to 31 March 2021 Contents
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Company Information Contents Directors Trustees' Report Independent Examiners Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Statements - Accounting Policies Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) Notes to the Financial Statements (Continued) |
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Young Leicestershire Ltd Financial Statements for the year to 31 March 2021 Company Information
Directors & Officers Richard Brooks Chairman Andrew Pearson Treasurer Tony Brader Address Warwick Road Whetstone Leicester LE8 6LW Registered Office 87 Main Street Newtown Linford Leicestershire LE6 0AF
Independent Examiner Charnwood Accountants & Business Advisors LLp The Point, Granite Way Mountsorrel Leicestershire LE12 7TZ
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Young Leicestershire Ltd Financial Statements for the year to 31 March 2021 Directors Trustees' Report (1)
The Directors, who are also trustees have pleasure in presenting their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) ''Accounting and Reporting by Charities'' FRS 102) in preparing the annual report and financial statements of the charity.
Constitution
Young Leicestershire Ltd is a charity (1151453) and a company limited by guarantee (08364771), and does not have a share capital. It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Objectives & Policies of the Charity
Our Mission
To ensure Young Leicestershire is a respected and influential voluntary organisation supporting young peoples’ services. As a registered charity we do this by aiding member groups and projects with:
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Strategic representation and advocacy at a regional and national level.
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∙Collaborative and partnership work in the voluntary youth sector across the City and County.
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∙High quality support and resources to enhance their local youth offer.
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Education and training including accredited courses for staff, volunteers and young people.
How we deliver
Young Leicestershire works with its members to share effective practice, develop skills and improve sustainability. We do this by:
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Establishing, developing and maintaining effective working relationships with all members
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Creating and developing relevant strategic and operational partnerships across Leicester and Leicestershire
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Developing quality standards and improving outcomes for young people
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Investing in our programmes and marketing
Directors & Trustees
Directors who have held office are also Trustees of the charity as follows
Richard Brooks (Chairman)
Andrew Pearson (Treasurer)
Tony Brader
Subject to appointments at the Annual General Meeting the directors shall appoint members and committees to control of the affairs of the organisation and may delegate any part of its duties to such committees. Without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing, the Directors powers shall include the appointment, control and dismissal of all members and staff.
Achievements Performance & Financial Review
The charity reported an Excess of Income over Expenditure of £58,234 (2020 £14,100) for the year. The Trustees are satisfied that the organisation has adequate resources to continue operating as a 'Going Concern' for the forseeable future.
The main activities and achievements of the organisation in 2020/21 were:
Diversification of infrastucture funding
Provision of COVID support to Youth Organisations
Continued Partnership working with organisations Delivery and training for 'Passport to Volunteering' scheme Support for Emotional Wellbeing Groups
Continued growth in membership and networking meetings
Effects of COVID-19
The organisation was closed for the majority of the financial year but continued to operate remote support services to its membership organisations. During the summer limited COVID support activities were also undertaken, thanks to local government support grants. The organisation received Gov.com Corona Virus Job Support funding of £46,967.69, through the Furlough Scheme, this enabled the organisation to maintain staffing levels without the need for any redundancy. This funding has not been reported as a Restricted Fund as it supported normal staffing costs.The majority of Outreach workers in the community were able to continue in their roles as essential workers throughout COVID.
Young Leicestershire Ltd was formed on 17 January 2013, further information regarding the organisations activities can be found on the organisations website and are circulated on social media.
Copies of the Chairmans & CEO's Annual Reports can also be found on the Charities Website
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Young Leicestershire Ltd Financial Statements for the year to 31 March 2021 Directors Trustees' Report (2)
Reserves Policy
The Reserve Policy agreed by the Executive Committee is to maintain Unrestricted Funds in the form of bank deposits.
Public Interest
The Directors and Committees' management systems are in place to ensure that correct policies and procedures are maintained for the safe operation of activities throughout the organisation. Activities are planned which provide broad interest for all in the locality of a member group.
The Executive Committee and sub committees are committed to raise standards and safeguard young people. As part of this review, management systems are in place to ensure that correct procedures are maintained for the safe operation of activities throughout the Association. The organisation was proud to achieve its Trusted Charity Quality Mark in December 2020.
The Directors have due regard for the Charity Commissions published guidance on public benefit which the charity references in all of its activities and incorporates into its policies wherever possible.
Statement of Trustees Responsibilities
The Trustees are required as a charity and under the Companies Act 2006 and Charities Act 2011 to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the affairs of the company and disclose the net income or expenditure of the charity for that period and
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select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently
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make reasonable and prudent judgements and estimates
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state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business
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observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP
The Trustees are also responsible for:
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keeping proper accounting records
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safeguarding the companys' assets
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taking reasonable steps for the prevention of fraud
Small Company Exemptions
In preparing the report the directors have taken advantage of the small companys exemptions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006
Approved by the Director Trustees on 20 September 2021 And signed on its behalf by:
Richard Brooks Director Chairman Andrew Pearson Director Treasurer
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Young Leicestershire Ltd Financial Statements for the year to 31 March 2021 Independent Examiners Report
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2021 which are set out on pages 4 to 12
Responsibilities and basis of report
As charity trustees of the company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are reponsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 ("the 2006 Act").
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your company's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ("the 2011 Act"). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiners Statement
I have completed my examination of the accounts. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:
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1 accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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2 the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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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
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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 concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attenttion should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed
Mr S Lathwood FCCA
Charnwood Accountants & Business Advisors LLp The Point, Granite Way Mountsorrel Leicestershire LE12 7TZ
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Young Leicestershire Ltd Financial Statements for the year to 31 March 2021
Statement of Financial Activities including Summary of Income & Expenditure Account
| Note Incoming Resources Grants & Donations 2 Charitable Activities 3 Other incoming resources Investment Income Total Income Resources expended Raising Funds Activities Vehicle Costs Travel Costs Total Charitable Activities Salaries, Wages & Pensions Business Support Services Training Affliations Bank Charges Insurance IT & Computer Costs Marketing & Promotion Office Telephone & Stationery Bad Debt Depreciation Rent Total Other Costs Independent Examination 8 Total Expenditure Net Income/(Expenditure) for the Year Reallocations for restrictions removed Net movements for the year Accumulated Reserves b/f Transfers Accumulated Reserves c/f |
£ £ £ £ Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2021 2020 |
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| 82,395 107,916 190,311 128,559 7,476 - 7,476 9,876 2,413 - 2,413 13,775 21 - 21 136 |
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| 92,305 107,916 200,221 152,346 |
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| 2,594 15,656 18,250 6,343 149 1,442 1,591 1,437 - - 6,027 |
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| 2,743 17,098 19,841 13,807 |
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| 33,025 66,310 99,335 104,265 9,039 9,039 8,087 165 953 1,118 532 - - 129 129 246 519 519 725 - 1,642 1,642 325 1,505 1,505 2,021 577 1,462 2,039 2,418 1,000 1,000 - 120 600 720 720 3,600 3,600 3,600 |
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| 49,679 70,967 120,646 122,939 |
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| 330 1,170 1,500 1,500 |
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| 52,752 89,235 141,987 138,246 |
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| 39,553 18,681 58,234 14,100 - - - - |
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| 39,553 18,681 58,234 14,100 115,549 - 115,549 101,449 - - - - |
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| 155,102 18,681 173,783 115,549 |
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Young Leicestershire Ltd Financial Statements for the year to 31 March 2021 Balance Sheet
(Company Registered No 08364771)
| Note Assets Fixed Assets 4 Current Assets Stock 6 Debtors & Prepayments 7 Cash at Bank and in hand Less Current Liabilities Creditors less than one year 9 Net Current Assets Total Assets less Current Liabilities Reserves Designated Funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 10 Total Reserves |
£ £ £ £ Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2021 2020 |
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| 720 3,600 4,320 5,040 |
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| - - - 23,769 - 23,769 14,747 130,669 18,681 149,350 99,457 |
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| 154,438 18,681 173,119 114,204 (3,656) - (3,656) (3,695) |
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| 150,782 18,681 169,463 110,509 |
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| 151,502 22,281 173,783 115,549 |
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| - - - - 151,502 - 151,502 115,549 - 22,281 22,281 - |
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| 151,502 22,281 173,783 115,549 |
For the year ended 31 March 2021 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibilitiy for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and for the preparation of accounts.
Approved by the Trustees on 20 September 2021, and signed on its behalf by:
| Richard Brooks | Chairman |
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| Andrew Pearson | Treasurer |
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Young Leicestershire Ltd Financial Statements for the year to 31 March 2021 Notes to the Financial Statements
1 Accounting Policies
1.1a Basis of preparation
The charity is a 'public benefit entity'. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
1.1b ) Preparation of the accounts on a going concern basis
The Charity reported a Surplus of £58,234 for the year ended 31 March 2021. The trustees are of the view, that given the Charity's reserve position, and outlook of support for the next 12 months, that the charity is a going concern.
1.2 Resources Expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis.
1.3 Donations and Voluntary Income
Donations and Voluntary Income are accounted for when received.
1.4 Grants Receivable
Grants for immediate expenditure are accounted for when they become receivable. Grants received for specific purposes are treated as restricted funds.
1.5 Grants Payable
Grants Payable are accounted for when they are paid.
1.6 Allocation of Costs & Fund Accounting
Costs have been allocated between charitable activity and governance costs Where items involve more than one fund they are apportioned between categories, and apportioned to fund based on the estimated expenditure of resource according to the nature of cost. Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the Charity for particular purposes. The aim and use of restricted funds is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1.7 Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Fixed Assets for charity use are capitalised at cost, or valuation if donated. Depreciation is calculated to write off the assets. Less their estimated residual value, over their useful lives on the following basis:
FFE Depreciation 10 years straight line basis
Depreciation commences in the year after purchase or commissioning
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Young Leicestershire Ltd Financial Statements for the year to 31 March 2021 Notes to the Financial Statements
2 Grants and Donations
During the year the charity received the following voluntary income
| Byfords Countesthorpe St Phillips Outreach (PREVENT) Corah Wigston Rotary (Music in the Park) W Turcan Donation CJRS Furlough Grant Henry Smiths Hearth Foundation Florence Turner UK Youth BBC Children in Need Hearth Foundation JCB Donation Lathams Leicester City Council Stoney Stanton PC MNF Charity Drive PCC Edge Sapcote PC COVID - 19 Centre for Youth Impact Bulldog Fore Raft Awards for All LCFC - Make a Wish Shoezone Other Grants Total |
£ £ Unrestricted Restricted 1,200 - 4,433 - 27,815 850 - - 46,967 - 5,900 - 1,000 - 29,852 - 2,000 - 3,000 - 2,823 - 426 2,000 9,814 - 2,236 - 14,800 - 2,500 4,334 - 9,800 - 7,331 10,000 1,230 82,395 107,916 |
Total 2021 |
Total 2020 |
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| 1,200 4,433 27,815 850 46,967 5,900 1,000 29,852 2,000 3,000 2,823 426 2,000 9,814 2,236 14,800 2,500 4,334 9,800 7,331 10,000 1,230 190,311 |
600 9,990 35,131 850 - 1,000 - 5,663 2,000 2,000 22,590 7,080 2,225 3,000 10,537 4,300 4,120 5,038 10,000 2,435 |
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| 128,559 |
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Young Leicestershire Ltd Financial Statements for the year to 31 March 2021 Notes to the Financial Statements
3 Charitable Activities
| Charitable Activities Golf day Sundry Income Membership Passport for Volunteering |
2021 2020 £ £ 5,865 3,585 186 789 1,425 3,525 1,977 |
| 7,476 9,876 |
4 Fixed Assets
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| Net Book value b/f Additions Depreciation Net Book value c/f |
£ £ £ Equipment Vehicles Total Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted - - 840 4,200 840 4,200 - - - - - - - - - - (120) (600) (120) (600) - |
| - - 720 3,600 720 3,600 |
| 5 Staff costs Number of employees: The average number of paid part-time employees during the year were: Employment costs: Wages and salaries Employers national insurance Employer Pension contributions No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year. No of Volunteers assisting the organisation was 6 Stocks Stocks are valued at the lower of cost or market value 7 Debtors & Prepayments Sundry Debtors Provision for Bad Debt Club Loans Total 8 Independent Examiners Fees Fees for independent examination |
2021 2020 18 19 £ £ 91,595 96,477 6,233 6,276 1,507 1,512 |
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| 99,335 104,265 |
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| 40 50 2021 2020 £ £ Nil Nil £ £ 24,769 14,747 (1,000) - - |
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| 23,769 14,747 |
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| £ £ 1,500 1,500 |
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Young Leicestershire Ltd Financial Statements for the year to 31 March 2021 Notes to the Financial Statements
| Creditors : amounts falling due within one year Accruals |
2021 2020 3,656 3,695 |
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| 3,656 3,695 |
9 Creditors : amounts falling due within one year
10 Analysis of Funds
| Restricted Funds - Cash Centre for Youth Impact UK Youth PREVENT Sapcote YC Countersthorpe Stoney Stanton PC Awards for All Young Carers - Henry Smith COVID - 19 LCFC - Make a Wish Leicester City Council Clothworkers Balance Sheet Fixed Assets Current Assets Current Liabilities Total |
Balance B/F |
Income Expenditure Assets Transfers Balance C/F 2,500 (2,500) - 29,852 (29,852) - 27,815 (27,815) - 2,236 (2,236) - 4,433 (4,433) - 426 (426) - 9,800 - 9,800 5,900 (2,500) 3,400 14,800 (14,800) - 7,331 (1,250) 6,081 2,823 (2,823) - (600) (600) |
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| - | 107,916 (88,635) (600) - 18,681 |
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| - - Designated Unrestricted Restricted Total - 720 3,600 4,320 - 154,438 18,681 173,119 - (3,656) - (3,656) |
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| - 151,502 22,281 173,783 |
11 Transactions with Director Trustees & Related Parties
Mr Andrew Pearson (Treasurer) was paid £5,796 (2020 £5,796) for providing a business accounting service to the organisation
12 Controlling Party
No one party has control over the company
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