Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1[st] April, 2020 To 31[st] March, 2021
Charity name: Bridport Youth & Community Centre Trust
Charity registration number: 116864
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To act as a resource for children, young people and the wider community of Bridport through the provision of youth clubs, youth activities and a community centre. |
| 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 |
Provision of weekly youth clubs during term time for young people aged 8 to 18 years. Provision of other youth activities including outreach youth work and non-term time activities. Provision of a meeting and activity space for community groups. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The trustees are aware of the guidance and where to find advice should it be required. It is considered when undertaking the charity’s work. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | The Trust does not have a grant making policy and does not yet have the funds to consider making grants. |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | The Trust is not yet in a position to consider having a social investment policy. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | A great deal of voluntary work, primarily regarding building maintenance, has been undertaken by trustees. Also of significance is the contribution made by volunteers to the running of our youth clubs. |
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 | Due to restrictions imposed as a result of the Covid-19 pandemic, the financial year 2020-21 has been a difficult one for the Trust. The Centre and all operations were closed for a significant part of the year, and when open had to conform to various social distancing requirements. Thanks to various national and local government grants and the positive attitude of staff and volunteers, however, the Trust has emerged from these challenges in a healthy situation and is optimistic about its future. |
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 |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
|---|---|---|
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | The Trust’s financial situation is stable and secure. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | There is no current policy on reserves. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | Prior to Covid, a small number of donations were being held in reserve and earmarked to be used for future projects. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Since being formed the Trust has only had sufficient income to maintain its core activities. |
| 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 | The Trust is confident in its ability to remain a going concern. |
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 | The Trust receives an annual grant from Bridport Town Council which is guaranteed until 2023-24, and may continue beyond that. Other than this, our principle source of income is from room hire and car parking. Additional sources of income are from donations and a 100 Club. |
|---|---|---|
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | The Trust is not yet in a position to consider having an investment policy. |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The loss of income from various ‘lockdowns’ and social distancing requirements provided a significant challenge to our survival. Having emerged from this difficult period our principle risk is a return of these restrictions. |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document | Para 1.25 | Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? |
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 by existing trustees following safer recruitment practice and charity guidelines. |
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 | |
|---|---|---|
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Bridport Youth and Community Centre Trust |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | BYCC |
| Registered charity number | 116864 |
| Charity’s principal address | Gundry Lane Bridport Dorset DT6 3RL |
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) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Clayton | Chair | |||
| Leigh Hansford | Treasurer | |||
| Margie Savory | Secretary | |||
| Helen Farmer | ||||
| Les Keatley | ||||
– 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)
| Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) | Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |
|---|---|---|
| Type of adviser Name Address |
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| Ad Hoc | Joe Hackett | |
| Ad Hoc | Richard Toft | |
| Ad Hoc Legal / Council |
Will Austin | c/o Bridport Town Council |
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
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
| Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| Kelvin Charles Clayton | ||
Chair |
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| 18thJanuary, 2021 | ||
| 18thJanuary, 2021 |
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGiAND AND WALES EJriport Youtli & CoillinLiri)t¥ Coii¥.'p T1$1 11e8464 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the perlod from To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted ful6 to lh8 nrts1 Restricted fund¥ Endowment fund¥ Total funds Last year toth• M•r•bt£ tra lh• no•r08t£ to the ngarg•t£ toth8 no8rost£ A1 Receipts Grgnls ReVed HMRC JRS Grant Rent Rec¥& (Room Hirel Car Parknng pemrfs OLal¥Jn5 Fun0rn1$4ng Yc4rth Club irne Bank Interest rec4i¥•S 100 Club INet Surplusl Sub totsl(Gmss income for AR) A2 Asset and nont saleB, (see table). 46,531 12,113 2,613 1,5TrJ 15.750 1111J 013 20.757 2.860 8.374 3.9gD S.927 11 2,2B5 192 192 1.570 87.581 Sub tot•1 87,581 6AO•I 56.984 A3 siaff Costs Youth Servtt prow*c Fundraising c0818 Insurnncts Rates & Watèr Light & Heat Clthqning &Wa8tedisposal R1r¥ & Rer818 Fees & Subscription5 Pcslage. Pnntsng & Stati(wy Website & Markebng Tdephone & Inlwnel Legal Fee5 Sundiie$ ents 13,964 27.717 13.158 1.331 2.431 gAOO 100 3A7B 209 1236 100 3,379 2,23S S,772 5,273 4.620 4.310 4061 430 1,132 524 5,273 185 73S 735 $20 41202 74 Sub total A4 As•et and In¥tMent urchases, $8• tab Sub total 42,202 60,481 N•t ofrncpts1{paYffl•ntsJ A5 TranBférs bgtwg8n funds A6 Cash fund8 last yoar end Cash funds this year end 2S.379 3.477 8,671 34,050 8,871 3S,6SO 12,148 8.671 1,$00 CCXX R1 a¢¢ounts ISSI 1010112022
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrostrict•d funds to neaYe8t £ Rg$trl¢¢ed fund$ Endowment fund to n••mt£ C*tegorfe Detall$ to n•arBrt£ 81 Cash funds Bank kcwnts 28,744 Cash in Hand 227 Cb5ing DebltY8 7,679 Ckn5irvJ C10 Total cash funds 3S.SSO 81} £3,". Unr•#trlctod lund• i) End4)wment funds to n•Qrn8t£ Rtricted funds to ng•r•ot£ Oetalls to B2 Oth8r mon•tary as80ts 7.679 Fund to whfich a88èt lOn Cuyy•ntYO Detallg CL)Btlo•na11 Fund towhlch aWSOt bBlon currgrtvaluo onal l)etsll8 Ccmputer Equiprrent CLBtlokrfionall 1.784 B4 A¥$ots retsin•d for th• charlty's own u80 1.7B4 Assets acquir at 27th July 2016 202.630 This is the In8ur•J value of ¢tantS 0ftheNtre Fund to whlch Ik91 Amountd onal Detsll• Trade CrtditotS onal 30 April 2021 85 Liabllltlos Signed by one or tsvo trustee$ on behaff of all the trust88& Date of oval SignatUf• Piint Name Kein Cwon {Chaimi8nl 10.01.2022 LèKJh H8nsford (Tr¥awr$rl 10.01.2022 CCXX R2 8ccounts ISSI 1010112022
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Roport to the trustoesl members of BRIDPORT YOUTH & COMMUNITY CENTRE TRUST On accounts for the year onded 31° MARCH 2021 Charity no (if any) 1168464 Set out on pages ',Iib¥i EO Ilie k)a9& [[)lerS of 3¢JdilioD3': sheelsi I report to the trustees on my 8xamination of the accounts of the above charity {Yhè Trust.) for the year ended 3110312021. Responsibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsib for the preparation ba618 of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I rèport in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have foll¢)wed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention lolher than that disclosed below ") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material resp8ct.' accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ' Pleas6 delete tho words in the brackets if they do not apply. Date: Independent examiner's 3tatement Slgned: Name: LL)Ci LLE &J i LLi*wy15 CA Relevant profossional qualifi¢ation(s) or body (if any): Address: 60 DPoLr Po£S Ot6 s e£p IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete rf the examiner needs lo highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent èxamination of charity accounts= directions and guidan for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclo88. IER October 2018