LONG ASHTON YOUTH CLUB TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the period l April 2024 to 31 March 2025 Registered charity number.. 1160610 Charity's contact address.. 90 Theynes Croft, Long Ashton, BS419NN Chairman's address: 90 Theynes Croft, Long Ashton, BS419NN Trustees Philip Jackson (Chairman) Noel TooEood Ca rl Tarsey Sally-Anne Tarsev Governance The organisation is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, foundation model constitution adopted 28 July 2014 th as amended 9 July 2023. The organisation was re8lStered with the Charity Commission on 23 February 2015. Objectlves and Actlvltles To help young people in Lon8 Ashton and the surround ing a rea to fulfil their potential through.. lal The provision of recreational a nd leisure time activities provided in the interest of socia I welfare, designed to improve their cond itions of life; Ibl Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature a nd responsible individuals. The trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission's public benefit guidance when exercisin8 any powers or duties to which the guldance is relevant. Achlevements and performance During the past year we have continued to engage with young people on Mondays, Wednesdays and Thursdays providing sessions for the juniors and the seniors together with a drop-in session to engage with young people, encourage positive behaviours and reduce anti-social behaviour. We provided an inclusive summer programme which allowed young people to engage, learnt new skills an try new activities such as graff iti and tie and dye T- shirts, and providing young people with hot meals, The webslte continues to be a useful asset for engaging with young people and their parents/guardians. Financial revlew As anticipated the Parish Council provided a significantly reduced grant for this year. The youth club implemented plans prepared in the previous year to establish a number of strategic partners and widen the sea rch for new grants especia Ily locally a nd regionally. We secured a number of grants over the year including Quartet Community Foundation, the Police and Crime Commissioner and the Society of Merchant Venturers. Reserves Policy.. This was the first year that the youth club needed to rely heavily on external grants outside the local Parish Council. The trustees were pleased that we signif ica ntly increased its grant income on this context a nd achieved greater grant diversity. Notwithstanding this, there was a significant reduction of general reserves over the year. The trustees recognise there is more to be done in the coming year in both accessing new grant whilst keeping expenditure under control. The trljstees note that the increase in general reseNes over the past
five years has allowed these reserves to be drawn on in changing times, and note that the general reserves exceed six months of operating costs at the end of the financial period. The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charitvs trustees Signatures Full names Ic•crf OU PosStion ra Date /7 /2a
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Long Ashton Youth Club 2023-24 2024-25 Income and expenditure account 27.346.52 Income for year 26.996.08 29,033.55 Expenses for year 36,265.78 -1,687.03 Surplus for ycar -9.269.70 Statement of assets 18.488.49 Cash ai bai)k - current c2CCOLint 10,080.55 13,137.20 Cash at bank dcposit account 13.283.74 .147.05 Cash at bank - 500 club fuiidraising accoiint 138.75 32.772.74 Tolal assets 23.503.04 Statement of fund5 General Re%tricted Total 34.459.77 BalancL at b¢>g¥inn ingi of yLar 30,158.53 2,614.21 32,772.74 1.687.03 Surplus for year -9.269.70 -9,269.70 32.772.74 20.888.83 2.614.21 23.503.04 The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charlty's trustees Signatures Full names IP Jjcd T Position CA Date 15 17 /15
JNDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF LONG ASHTON YOUTH CLUB
I report on the Financial Statements for the period ended 31, March 2025
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