Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 01/09/2022 Period start date To 31/08/2023 Period end date
Charity name: Burnham Youth Centre
Charity registration number: 1165584
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To help and educate young people between the ages of 7 – 18 who live in Burnham and surrounding area through their leisure time and activities to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacity as individuals and members of society. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The benefit of the variety of activities the club is run is of benefit to the community as it provides the young people with a place to go and socialise and learn responsible social skills. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Yes |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | n/a |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | n/a |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | We are totally dependent on volunteers to be able to run the club. We would not be able to run BYC as funding comes from members and grants obtained for projects. |
Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The main achievements of the charity is that it provides a place that young people can come where they can unwind and socialise. Something which is extremely important to the clubs members. We provide activities including football, art projects, cooking, dance, computer and we have a Sound Studio where members can compose their own music and enjoy various musical skills. Burnham has areas of deprivation and the club is extremely important to the young people of the community to help them develop life skills to aid them in future life. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | |
| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other | The Club and Centre support the community. |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The charity’s position is OK but more work is always needed to be done on obtaining funding to ensure the life of the centre. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | We unfortunately do not hold any reserves. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | None |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | We are self supporting and not fortunate enough to be supported by any government body. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | n/a |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | We run the club for the benefit of the families in the community and are totally dependent on grants, subs and lettings |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements |
where relevant about: |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Grants for projects, subs and lettings. Members take part in sponsored fund raising whenever possible. |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | No investments |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Running out of funding. The Trustees and management committee will continue to work hard to ensure that all the risks are minimal. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO Charitable Trust |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | CIO |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | New Trustees are appointed from the community and are approved by the existing Trustees. All Trustees must meet DBS and Safeguarding requirements. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | We have all the required policies in place and we have set up a program to review these on an annual basis. |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | The Management Committee are responsible for the day to day running of the club and the Trustees are responsible for the building and lettings. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | None |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Burnham Youth Centre |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1165584 |
| Charity’s principal address | Burnham Youth Centre Minnicroft Road Burnham SL1 7DE |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Judith Foster | Chairman | |||
| David Pelper | Treasure | |||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
This report was compiled based on previous information. This was necessary following the death of Marilyn Rolfe (Trustee) in 2023. The report was compiled by Nigel Seagrove (new trustee appointed October 2024)
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Nigel Seagrove Full name(s) Nigel John Seagrove Position (eg Secretary, Secretary/Trustee Chair, etc) Date 27/05/2025
BURNHAM YOUTH CENTRE
Statement of Financial Activities
YEAR ENDED 31st August 2023
| INCOME AND EXPENDITURE Income Subs £5,122.90 Tuck Shop £2,888.48 Tuckshop Purchases (£1,841.73) Lettings Key Deposit Donations Lottery Grants Garden Projects Total Income Less Expenditure Telephone & Internet Cleaning Building & Grouns Maintenance Equipment Insurance Wages/Contractors Utilities Postage & Stationery Depreciation Outreach & Staff Training Miscellaneous Return of Deposits Advertising Garden Project Christmas Halloween Party Other Expenditure Repairs & Maintenance Total Expenses Net Income / (Expenditure) for the Year |
######### £5,488.00 £3,387.00 (£2,634.00) £6,169.65 £4,822.00 £1,070.00 £200.84 £78.00 £1,500.00 £0.00 £13,840.49 £912.19 £1,668.01 £774.88 £571.20 £5,455.00 £2,410.81 £4.50 £0.00 £150.00 £896.77 £750.00 £0.00 £627.58 £0.00 £102.04 £14,322.98 £1,867.00 £16,189.98 (£2,349.49) |
31/08/2022 £6,241.00 £2,844.00 £1,200.00 £6,938.00 £418.00 £5,667.00 £1,150.00 £24,457.00 £974.00 £301.00 £612.00 £571.00 £9,528.00 £2,667.00 £966.00 £120.00 £387.00 £1,194.00 £356.00 £130.00 £100.00 £133.00 £18,039.00 £1,327.00 £19,366.00 £5,091.00 |
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