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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1 Apr 2023 Period start date To 31 Mar 2024 Period end date
Charity name: Aldbourne Youth Council
Charity registration number: 1169711
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To advance in life and help young people in Aldbourne, Parish and surrounding villages through: 1. The Provision of recreatonal and leisure tme actvites provided in the interests of social welfare designed to improve their conditons of life. 2.Providing support and actvites that develop their skills, capacites and capabilites to enable them to partcipate in society as independent mature and responsible individuals. |
| 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 main actvites undertaken for the public beneft are as follows: Afer-school cafe 4.00 – 6.00 term-tme weekdays. Youth Club 6.00 – 8.00 Friday evenings. Youth drop-in 10.00 am – 3.00 pm Saturdays. •In the school holidays the Juncton is generally open on weekdays in the afernoon to 6pm, in additon to some scheduled actvites. •Older members of the community are welcome to use the Juncton for socialising, especially weekdays 10.00 am – 3.00 pm. In the Juncton the young people have the following actvites and facilites: Youth worker oversight and support. Space and furnishings for socialising or doinghomework. |
| Pool, table tennis and board games. Four computers with internet access and a networked printer, for recreaton or homework. Help with homework. Kitchen facilites for cookery practce. Training opportunites, such as Food Hygiene or Media Skills. Additonal actvites: During major school holidays there are day trips organised for the young people, including outward bound courses. Whole community actvites: Family Fun Day, Easter Egg Hunt, and ‘Who Dunnit’ Trail. Young people are encouraged to engage with the wider community including partcipants in the young leaders award through Youth Acton Wiltshire, in the Natonal Citzens Service and a representatve on the Local Youth Network Commitee of Marlborough Area Board. |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Trustees keep in mind the Charity Commission’s guidance on public beneft when planning our actvites. As a mater of course, reference is made to our agreed objectves to aid decision-making. |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other
Achievements and Performance
| SORP reference | ||
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| 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 | Successful running of the associated charity shop by volunteers and young people teaching them skills in social interacton and maths Stalls at Aldbourne ‘Market on the Green’ – young people making sweets and fudge for sale using cooking, mathematcal and communicaton skills. Partcipaton in the local village produce and craf show – young people growing the produce and baking cakes etc Easter Egg Hunt - planning and running the event and designing the marketng ‘Who Dunnit’ Trail - planning and running the event and designing the marketng Atractng external candle and chocolate stalls to the Juncton on a sales commission basis. Adopton as the main charity recipient for a local curry club. Taking on responsibility for organising it in future Several young people trained in health and safety. Several young people trained in food hygiene. Preparaton and serving of a Christmas meal by the young people to the charity shop volunteers. Shoe boxes put together and donated by the young people to the Helping Victms of Domestc Violence Christmas appeal. Providing work experience placements for local school. Supportng the local schools £5 challenge actvity by providing a venue and support. Supportng of young people to enter a natonal writng competton. Canvas paintng workshop. |
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Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 |
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| Performance of fundraising | Para 1.41 |
| activities against objectives set |
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| Investment performance against objectives |
Para 1.41 | |
| Other |
Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | £67,710 |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The trustees consider it vital to hold c.12months of normal, non- pandemic operating costs in reserve. In addition, of the end-of-year balances, £22,337 constitutes committed funds associated with restricted grants which must be spent on specific projects. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £45,373 |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Charity Shop income Rent from adjoining cottage |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Availability of DBS-cleared adults to run sessions in either paid or voluntary roles |
| 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 | Constitution |
| 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 | Election by existing members |
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 |
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| 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 | Aldbourne Youth Council |
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| Other name the charity uses | AYC |
| Registered charity number | 1169711 |
| Charity’s principal address | 16 The Square Aldbourne Marlborough SN8 2DU |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Matt Lambert | Chair | |||
| Mhairi Trayes | Treasurer | |||
| Ian Martin | Secretary | |||
| Julie Smith | ||||
| Valerie Hood | ||||
| Peter Hogan | ||||
| Ed Pope | ||||
| Georgie Littlewood | ||||
| Heidi Collett | ||||
– 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
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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| Matthew Gordon Lambert | ||
| Chair | ||
| 3 Jan 25 | ||
| 3 Jan 25 |
Aldbourne Youth Council
Statement of accounts for the year ended
31[st] March 2024
Prepared by Vivid Accounting Horbrook House The Square Aldbourne SN8 2DU
Aldbourne Youth Council
Independent Examiner’s report for the year ended 31[st] March 2024
Responsibilites and basis of report
As the Charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
My examination of the Trust’s accounts has been carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and all applicable directions given by The Charity Commission under section 145 (5)(b) of the Act.
Independent Examiner’s statement
I have prepared the attached statement of accounts from the books, records and information supplied to me and can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention that cause me to believe that the accounting records were not kept as required by section 130 of the Act.
I hereby certify them to be in accordance therewith.
J Edmondson Vivid Accounting
5[th] November 2024
Aldbourne Youth Council Statement of Financial Actvites for the year ended 31[st] March 2024
| Unrestricte d Funds Total Funds 2024 2024 £ £ Incoming resources Investment income 508 508 Rental income 9000 9000 Donatons 30267 30267 Charitable actvites 34570 34570 Miscellaneous 0 0 Total incoming resources 74345 74345 Resources expended Total resources expended 59971 63395 Net movement in funds 14374 10950 Reconciliaton of funds Total funds brought forward 38676 52112 Total funds carried forward 53050 63062 |
Total Funds |
Total Funds |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ||
| £ | ||
| 66 | ||
| 9174 | ||
| 15941 | ||
| 22683 | ||
| 0 | ||
| 47865 | ||
| 61710 | ||
| -13845 | ||
| 65957 | ||
| 52112 |
Aldbourne Youth Council Balance Sheet for the year ended 31[st] March 2024
| 2024 £ Current assets Reserve account 40000 Current account 22019 Cash foat 75 Unbanked takings 968 Net assets The funds of the charity: Unrestricted income funds b/f 38676 Less Income & expenditure account 14374 Restricted funds b/f 13436 Less restricted funds expenditure -3424 Total charity funds |
2023 £ £ 49500 971 75 1566 63062 63062 49745 -11069 16212 -2776 63062 |
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|---|---|---|
| £ | ||
| 52112 | ||
| 52112 | ||
| 52112 |
Aldbourne Youth Council Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31[st] March 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Investment income | ||
| Interest on cash deposits | 508 | 66 |
| Income from Charitable Actvites | ||
| Charity Shop (inc. C&G) | 14248 | 11746 |
| Tuck Shop | 6325 | 8715 |
| Room hire | 301 | 150 |
| Events | 13697 | 2072 |
| Hales Cotage | 9000 | 9174 |
| Donatons | 11189 | 11399 |
| Grants and Gif Aid | 19077 | 4543 |
| Total Income |
74345 | 47865 |
| Expenditure | ||
| Payroll | 30279 | 33540 |
| Community Juncton overheads | 7829 | 7960 |
| Youth Club costs | 11225 | 9684 |
| Retail stock and | 3384 | 7385 |
| expenses | ||
| Fundraising costs | 10479 | 1063 |
| Hales Cotage costs | 199 | 2078 |
| Total Expenditure | 63395 | 61710 |
Aldbourne Youth Council
Statement of accounts for the year ended
31[st] March 2024
Prepared by Vivid Accounting Horbrook House The Square Aldbourne SN8 2DU
Aldbourne Youth Council
Independent Examiner’s report for the year ended 31[st] March 2024
Responsibilites and basis of report
As the Charity trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.
My examination of the Trust’s accounts has been carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and all applicable directions given by The Charity Commission under section 145 (5)(b) of the Act.
Independent Examiner’s statement
I have prepared the attached statement of accounts from the books, records and information supplied to me and can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention that cause me to believe that the accounting records were not kept as required by section 130 of the Act.
I hereby certify them to be in accordance therewith.
J Edmondson Vivid Accounting
5[th] November 2024
Aldbourne Youth Council Statement of Financial Actvites for the year ended 31[st] March 2024
| Unrestricte d Funds Total Funds 2024 2024 £ £ Incoming resources Investment income 508 508 Rental income 9000 9000 Donatons 30267 30267 Charitable actvites 34570 34570 Miscellaneous 0 0 Total incoming resources 74345 74345 Resources expended Total resources expended 59971 63395 Net movement in funds 14374 10950 Reconciliaton of funds Total funds brought forward 38676 52112 Total funds carried forward 53050 63062 |
Total Funds |
Total Funds |
|---|---|---|
| 2023 | ||
| £ | ||
| 66 | ||
| 9174 | ||
| 15941 | ||
| 22683 | ||
| 0 | ||
| 47865 | ||
| 61710 | ||
| -13845 | ||
| 65957 | ||
| 52112 |
Aldbourne Youth Council Balance Sheet for the year ended 31[st] March 2024
| 2024 £ Current assets Reserve account 40000 Current account 22019 Cash foat 75 Unbanked takings 968 Net assets The funds of the charity: Unrestricted income funds b/f 38676 Less Income & expenditure account 14374 Restricted funds b/f 13436 Less restricted funds expenditure -3424 Total charity funds |
2023 £ £ 49500 971 75 1566 63062 63062 49745 -11069 16212 -2776 63062 |
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| £ | ||
| 52112 | ||
| 52112 | ||
| 52112 |
Aldbourne Youth Council Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 31[st] March 2024
| 2024 | 2023 | |
|---|---|---|
| £ | £ | |
| Investment income | ||
| Interest on cash deposits | 508 | 66 |
| Income from Charitable Actvites | ||
| Charity Shop (inc. C&G) | 14248 | 11746 |
| Tuck Shop | 6325 | 8715 |
| Room hire | 301 | 150 |
| Events | 13697 | 2072 |
| Hales Cotage | 9000 | 9174 |
| Donatons | 11189 | 11399 |
| Grants and Gif Aid | 19077 | 4543 |
| Total Income |
74345 | 47865 |
| Expenditure | ||
| Payroll | 30279 | 33540 |
| Community Juncton overheads | 7829 | 7960 |
| Youth Club costs | 11225 | 9684 |
| Retail stock and | 3384 | 7385 |
| expenses | ||
| Fundraising costs | 10479 | 1063 |
| Hales Cotage costs | 199 | 2078 |
| Total Expenditure | 63395 | 61710 |