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Annual Report 2022-23

Governance and Public Benefit
Our trustees are appointed and reappointed at our trustee's meeting in accordance with our
constitution. Trustees are appointed for a three year term. All trustees are voluntary and give
of their time and expertise without receiving remuneration or benefit. Trustees meet
approximately ten times a year.
The charity adheres to all current child protection legislation and adheres to good practice
guidelines in all areas of its work. Youth for Christ Gloucestershire is an aff iliated member of
British Youth for Christ. Whilst operating as an independent charity Youth For Christ
Gloucestershire is a chartered ministry of British Youth For Christ and receives support and
advice from them.
Our Trustees
Rod Pellereau (Chair person) Rob Goldsmith
Steph Rollinson
Helen Howes
Yemi Alabi
Our aim
Our aim is to see Good News taken to every young person in Gloucestershire. This will be done
in a variety of ways and through many different people. Our approach is to enhance the
personal, social and spiritual development of young people through encounters with
Christianity. We seek to see young people's lives changed by Jesus. We believe this can only
be achieved when we work in partnership with churches, charities and other youth
organisations.
Maln actlvitles undertaken for the publlc benefit
Our work provides support for young people of any or no faith. We seek to provide for their
sccial. personal and spiritual needs. Desptte lower stafF levels, we have still managed to
increase our interactions with young people this year. Across the year, we had approximately
14,000 interactions with young people. We have continued to increase our contacts in schools,
but still at a lower level than pre-covid. This has been balanced alongside new aspects of work
such as provision of Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) during the summer holiday in
partnership with Family Space. During this time over 300 meals were given to families who
would receive free school meals during the term time. In addition, we provided activities for
these families to engage with. mainly through sport.
Whilst our support scheme for young people who are unemployed has continued, it has b*n
limited due to reduced stafFing levels. We have also been able to continue supporting a young
person who is now in work. Our mentoring support projects in local schools has also b*n cut
back due to reduced staff levels. We have continued to see growth within the youth groups we

provide. In our youth groups, we aim to create
safe communities that allow young people to
develop the confidence and skills to navigate
their teenage years and work through the
challenges and joys this can bring. Our work with
young people from the Christian community
enables them to live lives that involve active and
Courageous
ring, taking a sthp of
. growth.
fait
positive participation in their peer groups and
swiety in general. These young people are also
given the opportunity to develop leadership
skills to benefit them in their transition into the
Hèlplul
nurturlng.
workforce. We continue to see significant
growth in the confidence and leadership ability
for the young people involved in our young
leaders train ing group.
Relatlonal
Dwjnity, kve, compassiontor
ndDikauals ond 9fcuF*
Forthe first half of the year, we continued to be
involved in church-based youth work provision
through our partnership with Anglican churches
in the South Cheltenham area. After four years,
we handed this back to the parish, who are
moving the provision in-house. During this time
we have built up the provision to a strong
position. This extra time has allowed us to
develop a partnership with St. Luke's Church in
Cheltenham. with a view to develop their youth
work and partnership with their local church
school. We also continue to assist the West
Our Values
Cheltenham team of churches develop their
youth provision. We also support a variety of
other churches from a broad denominational
background through training, advice, resources
and practical support.
Splrltual
Commltt•d.dWnd￿taTrd
•nerg•t
Together
United In uul mlssbn and value
mLrtual Partnershlps

Director's Report
This year has b*n exctting and full of challenge. Challenging because our staffing levels
have been significantly reduced.. exciting because despite this, we have seen some great
things happen in the lives of young people.
We continue to provide a support structure for young people who are looking for work
Developing this has been a challenge. as encountering young people not in education,
employment or training (NEET) is often not easy. Providing a high level of support to
individuals is more intensive and involves more mentoring than group-based support. We to
provide support with CV writing, job searching, application writing. interview skills and
support in starting work where needed. We provide help with suitable clothes for interviews
and starting work where required. In addition. our links with the local foodbank enable us to
signpost young people to them where their support is needed. In turn. they have signposted
young people to us to receive job-seeking support. We had initial success. and whilst we are
currently providing support to one young person. it has been harder to encounter more
young people we can support. We intend to explore opportunities to develop this once we
have better staf fing levels.
We have delivered approximately 50 collective worship
sessions across three local primary schools this year.
These schools have a combined total of over 650
students on roll. This is a fantastic opportunity to make
collective worship engaging. relevant and often fun.
Regular sch(K)I visits have also opened up
opportunities to provide RE lessons in schools. The
other area of our work in schools that was growing was
our mentoring programme. Due to staffing levels. this
has had to be stalled temporarily. but we anticipate
developing it in the futu re.
Our partnership with South Cheltenham Churches came
to an end this year. After four successful years
providing a youth worker. the decision was made to
move this in-house once again. Over the five years of
planning and partnership, we have seen their youth
provision grow and develop and we leave it in a much
healthier position. We will continue to work with the
South Cheltenham Churches. but in different ways.
Hanna considered the option of taking on the new role
at South Cheltenham, but opted to move full time with
Who says collective Worship can-t be tun?

us. This change in her role enabled her to take on a new opportunity providing support to St.
Luke's Church in Cheltenham as they looked to develop their youth work and engagement
with their l(xal primary school. We also continue to support the West Cheltenham parish
youth ministry., primarily through providing a fortnightly youth group whilst they build a
volunteer base. From September of 2023, they will have a youth worker in place who will
take responsibility for the group and we will withdraw.
After a success￿1 residential in February of 2022. we joined together with Swindon Youth
for Christ in 2023. Over 120
young people and leaders joined
together for a weekend of fun
activities. opportunities to
engage with faith, and spend
time wtth friends old and new.
Many churches struggle to have
the resources to run a residential
fortheir groups., in running a
resident ial open to all ch urch
groups. we provide all the
benefits of a residential with a
reduced workload for the
Worship In the Llarn du ring the Llig Weekender residential.
churches. It also means that
smaller grou ps experience a residential in a larger group setting. Add itionally, it gathers
young people from across churches and the region to gather together. During the weekend,
fifteen young people made decisions to follow Jesus. Whilst working in partnership with
Swindon Youth for Christ was an excellent experience, the venue quickly ran out of space
and we had to turn people away. This means that in 2024, we will run separate residentials,
building on the back of last year.
Besides our own residential. we also provided teams to run the youth work provision for
church weekends away with Holy Trinity Tewkesbury and Abbey Church in Gloucester.
Working in partnership is a real theme for us this year. During the summer, we worked with
Family Space in Hesters Way to provide Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) as part of the
government initiative to feed those young people entitled to fr* school meals in the school
holidays. Over four weeks, more than three hundred meals were served. alongside the
provision of sports and craft activities for families. Our partnership with Family Space comes
very naturally due to our shared values. Throughout the year we have also supported other
churches and organisations through joint working. support and advice, such as sharing with
the iSingPOP team at one of their prayer days. In recognition of the financial support we

receive from several local churches.
we have also provided them copies
of the Youth For Christ 'Yetti"
game for use in their youth work.
As part of our commitment to
British Youth for Christ, some of my
time is released to serve centres
Giving resources away to some ot our supportirlg churches.
across the South West of England,
as well as pioneer new ministries in
the region. l am grate￿1 to the trustees allowing me the time to make this a reality. It allows
us to show a tangible support to the national movement from whom we get a lot of support
ourselves. This in turn dramatically increases our impact in the lives of young people across
the region.
Over the last few years. interns have b*n harder to find. We were joined for a term by
Aimee, who came as part of a placement with South West Youth Ministries (SWYM). Having
the opportunity to invest in a young person is a great opportunity. After her term here,
Aimee went on to join another Youth for Christ centre in the South West.
We finished the year still needing extra staff, but we know this is temporary, as Matt Craig
will join the team in July. Once he is in post. we will begin to regain some areas of ministry
we have had to pause. As we develop the staffing team to slightly beyond our previous
levels. we know it brings a financial challenge. but thanks to the incredible support we
receive from our donors we are in a good financial position moving forward. We always walk
a delicate balance between stepping out in faith and wise stewardship. Both of these things
can work hand in hand, but it can be a challenging balancing act. Without our fantastic
supporters. we would not be able to achieve all we do.
The year ahead will bring yet more change, but we are as
convinced as ever that we are working with a generation of
young people who need hope. We know that as we seek to see
young people's lives changed by Jesus, we are able to be part
of bringing transformation to their lives.
Paul Bennett
Diredor

Finance report
This financial year has been positive in many ways. Our income has dropped considerably this year. as
we have not had a large fundraising event like we did in 2021122. Despite this, we are still seeing a
steady upward trend in our income. We did receive a some significant donation towards the costs of a
new worker, who will take up a post in the new financial year. This Funding will cover an element of the
new worker's salary for the next three years. As a result. our reserves remain healthy. Despite the
current cost of living crisis. we have seen a steady increase in individual donors giving regularly. This
Increase provides us a greater ability to forecast our income and plan for the future. We are keeping a
close eye on the situation and working hard to maintain this income. whilst trying to develop it where
possible. So far. people have indicated their desire to continue to support our work.
As our staffing levels have been lower this year, our overall costs have been significantly lower. This has
resulted In a surplus. As our staff team increases in the new year. this surplus will be reduced. We have
continued to invest In supporting volunteers. and as our youth work continues to expand. so do our
related costs.
As we move In to the new financial year we expect our costs to rise as our staff ing levels return to
normal. We are aware that we will need to continue to work hard to ensure our Income levels continue
to rise in line with inflation. We would like to thank all those who have given to our work to ensure that
we can continue to see young people's lives changed by Jesus.
YOUTH FOR CHR15T GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023
Notes
2022123
2021122
Flxed Assets
Tangible assets
1417
1.317
1.317
Totolfixed ossets
1417
Current Asset5
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
2018
52448
54466
3,424
42,030
45.454
Total current USsetS
Creditors.. amounts fallin8 (lue within one year
1293
53173
54590
3,111
42,344
43,661
Net current ussets/{liubilitiesJ
Total usset5 less current lit7bilities
Creditors.. amounts falling due after more than one year
TOTAL NET ASSETS OR LIABILITIES
54590
43,661
Rèserves
Opening reserves
Surplu5lldeficitl for year
Closing reservès
43661
10929
54590
25.486
18,175
43,661
SIGNED:
Independent Examiner..
Date:
l Jl.

YOUTH FOR CHRIST GLOUCESTERSHIRE
Notes to the 8alance Sheet as at 31 March 2023
2022123
2021122
Tangible A5SÈts
Furniture. IT. etc
Accumulated depreciation
14.774
13,357
1,417
13,223
11.906
1,317
Debtors
Prepaid Expense
Account5 receivable
Deposit held by landlord
Recoverable Gift Aid
286
1,200
124
2268
5(K)
532
3424
532
2.518
Cash at bank and in hand
R8S- Current a/¢
CAF Cash
CAF Gold
Paypal
2,181
7.986
42,281
3,954
3,037
35.029
li
42,030
52.448
Creditors (due wlthln one year)
Account5 payable
Accrued expenses
Income received in advance
165
1,129
500
1.793
409
2702
3111
YOUTH FOR CHRIST GLOUCE5TERSHIR£
Statement of financial activities as at 31 March 2023
2022123
2021122
Incomè from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activitie5
Investments
TOTAL
Expendlture on:
Charitable activitie5
TOTAL
Net gainslllossesl on Investments
NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI
Other recognlsed 8ainslllossesl
Gainslllosse51 on revaluation of assets
NET Movement in funds
60.811
37,196
266
55,893
65,830
98,274
121,732
85,893
85,893
102,052
102,052
12,380
19.681
1,451
10,929
18,175

Income and Expenditure for the year endSng 31 March 2023
2022123
2021122
Note
INCOME
Donations and LeKa¢ies
Gift aided donations
GASDS
Non gift aided donations
Church donation5
OthÈr- Companies
Legacy donation5
Gift Aid Receivable
Local Grants
25,623
190
14,787
12,609
75
373
6,480
675
60,811
24,540
803
10,164
13,139
6,748
2(M)
55,893
Charltable aetlvltles
Fundraisln8 events
Resources- YFC
Sales of resource5
Church Partnershlp
Job retention scheme
Other income- Youth Activitie5
other income- Foreign income
Other inrome
4,034
358
26
19,312
23.141
756
27,394
275
8,904
557
4,006
37,196
4,847
9,318
65.830
Investmerts
Bank Interest
266
266
EXPENDITURE
Charitable actlvities
Advert15ing
Affiliation fees
Bank fee5
Cosr of fundraising events
Erryployer Nl ¢ontrlbutlons
Employer pension contributlons
Equiprnent purchased Inot a5setsl
Equipment Lease or Rental
Flower5 & gifts
Gross Salaries & Wa8e5
Health & Safety expenses
Insurance- Property & Contents
ITC05ts
48
125
84
2,718
409
1,731
616
1.656
125
iii
1.212
2,411
2.219
551
1.628
113
77.386
57.685
31
1,017
963
896
95
260
868
135
3.600
20
721
842
528
478
75
469
475
91
3,600
Other expenses
PostaEe & Delivery
PrInt￿nE and Stationery
Relreshments
Rent Eypen5e
Repairs & Malntenance
staff expenses
Telephone & Intemet
Training
Travel Expense
YFC Resources
Youth work attivities
529
802
1.468
315
9,102
85.893
620
2,044
1.034
810
4,225
102.052
Galnslllossesl on flxed assets
Depreciation forthe year
1,451
IASI
1,506
1,506
SurplusllDeficitl for the year
10.929
18,175

Youth For Christ Gloucestershire, 115 St. George's Road
Cheltenham. GL50 3ED
01242 524408
off ice@yfcgloucestershire.co.uk
www.yfcgloucestershire.co.uk
Charity no: 1163587
Gloucestershire
YOUTH
FOR CHRIST