(HARITY (OMMISSI Section A Trustees. Annual Report for the period Period stsrt date Period end date Year202a Year 2025 From To Reference and administration details Charity name Old Skool Youth Support Group Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (if any) 1172523 Charity's principal address Old Skool Youth Support Group. Great Dunmow youth ￿ntre, North str￿t, Great Dunmow, Essex Postcode CM6 1AZ Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for whole ear Trustee name Office {if any) Name of person {or body) entitted int trustee rfan Levi Wilson Chaimian Stephen Maybanks Reece Free John Easterbrook 10 12 13 14 16 19 20 Names of the trustees for the charity, if any, (for example, any custodian trustees) Name Dates acted if not for vthole ear Names and addresses of advisers {Oplional information) e of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior stsff members (Optional information) Jeremy Free Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Model Constitution Type of goveming document How the charity is constituted cio Trustee selection methods Appointed Additional governance issues (Optional infonnation) You may choose to include additional infomiation, where relevant, about.. policies and prO￿dureS adopted forthe induction and training of truSt￿s. the charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the chaiity works., relationship with any related parties; trustees, consKleration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. We have adopted a trustee induction and training process for all new trustees. We have an organisational structure of operational staff reporting to the Chief Executive who in tum reports to the Trustee board quarterty. In addition the organisation is supported by Essex Boys and Girls Club and Essex County Council. The CEO Board report highlights any major risks and we have adopted processes to manage these. Section C Ob'ectives and activities To advance in life and help young people aged 12 to 18 years old through: (A) The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life. (B) Providing support and activities which develop their skills. capacities and capabiltties to enable them to part￿Ipate in society as mature and res onsible individuals. Summary of the objects ofthe charity set out in its governing document This Youth Club provides weekly evening drop-in sessions for young people aged between 12 to 18 years of age during school term time and during the summer holidays. as well as de&￿hed loutreach sessions The sessions include sporting activities, games, team building exercises learning and developing basic life skills. These activities take pla￿ in a well managed, friend￿, safe and welcoming environment. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) That fosters an exclusive and empowering space that in turn provides the opportunity for posrtive outcomes in the young people participating. As an organisats'on we have taken into account the commissions public benefit guidan￿ into account when making any decisions it is relevant to. Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional infomiation) Senior Members team - Older rrembers who have been attending for some time are making a big contribution to the running and development of the club, they make a big differen￿ for what they contribute and being part of making decisions which are made influencing each session and the future. You may choose to include further statements, where relevant, about-. policy on gran tmaking." policy programme related investment" contribution made by volunteers. Section D Achievements and performance Summary of the main achievements of the charity during the year The retention of suitable premises. The continued Gommitment by the k)(xl District Council and Town Council to continued funding and SUPPK)rt. The attendan￿ of local young people which has grown and been maintained. We continue to deliver our Healthy Living pro3ramme incorporating learning life skills and benefits of exercise and a healthy lifestyle. Regular sports and games taking place during sessions, and discussions with young people, Staying Safe. Mental Health awareness. County lines, Safety on the intetnet, RelationshTPS, and Education. As well as regular Teambuilding challenges, all put in place to support our promotion of a sense of good mental health and wellbeing for the young peop￿. Young people and the staff took part in the town camival prO￿SSIon decorating a float, preparing and V￿arIng costumes, and came first and won the 'Best Float Entry,. The club was open through out the summer holidays and half le￿n holidays as well as temi time, which was we5comed and well attended. The club this year successfully worked with a diverse group ofyoung people as well as local young people bom in the town, a number of young people who have moved here recently from Nigeria, Ukraine and India. Staff completed their First Aid training. Staff and young peopbe weie involved in raising awareness in the communty and gaining signatures for our petrtion to Save our Youth Centre building and get it repaired. Gained a License AgreenEnt from Essex County Council to use the Outbuilding on the Youth Centre site for storing our equipment. Received ftjnding to hire the local Sports centre hall for sports games and activities during the winter months. We are also plea*d with the numbers of young people attending the club. and pleased with the restKinse frorn them aTKI their parents. Section E Financial review Brief statement of the charity's policy on reserves We do apply a reserves policy as a charity and are committed to responsible and eff￿lent management of all funds which are the responsibilrty of the organisation and are vnrking towards growing our reserves. Detsils of any funds materially in deficit We have no funds materially in deficit. Further financial review detsils (Optional infonnation) You may choose to include additional infomation, where relevant about= the charity's principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)-, how expenditure has supported the key objectives of the charity; investment policy and objectives including any ethical investment p)licy adopted. Section F Other optional information Section G Declaration The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustses Signature{s) Full name(s) Position (eg Secretsry, Chair. etc) Levi Wilson stephen Maybanks Trustee Trustee Date OLD SKOOL- YOUTH SUPPORT GROUP Charity Number: 1172523 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2025 ## **OLD SKOOL - YOUTH SUPPORT GROUP** ## **CONTENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2025** ||Page| |---|---| |Receipts and Payments Account|1| |Assets and Liabilities|2| |Notes forming part of the financial statements|3| |Independent Examination report|4| OLD SKOOL- YOUTH SUPPORT GROUP RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDING 31 MARCH 2025 Unrèstricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024 Income Grants Donations Bank interest 10,000 10,000 1,143 10,000 1,143 Total income 1.149 10,000 11.149 10,011 Expenditure Salaries Project expenses Equipment General Expenses Bank Charges and Just Giving Fees Training Costs Legal and Professional Sundry Expenses Subscriptions Insurance 7,308 3.194 7.308 3,194 11,668 2,774 80 60 80 60 763 1.281 24 74 331 249 60 763 1,281 24 74 331 244 309 Totsl expenditure 1,850 11,264 13,114 15,304 Net income (701) (1,264) (1,965) (5,293) Totsl funds brought forward 2,299 1.605 3,904 9,197 Total funds carried forward 1,598 341 1,939 3,904 The notes on page 3 form an integral part of these financial statements. OLD SKOOL-YOUTH SUPPORT GROUP ASSETS AND LIABILITIES ACCOUNT AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Cash at bank and in hand 1,939 3,904 1,939 3,904 Represented by funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 1,598 341 1,939 2,299 1.605 3,904 Non Moneta Assets and Liabilities Creditors due within one year Community 360 220 220 220 220 These accounts were approved by the trustees: Name S Maybanks Date Name L Wilson Date S OLL 2L)"25 ## **OLD SKOOL - YOUTH SUPPORT GROUP** ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025** I report on the accounts of Old Skool - Youth Support Group for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages one to three. ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The Charity’s Trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The Charity’s Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011 (The Act) but that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: - Examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act; - To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charaties Act); and - To state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of independent examiner’s Statement** My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes considerations of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. ## **Independent examiner’s statement** In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: - the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or - the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or I have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. David Courtier FMAAT AATQB for and on behalf of: Community360, Winsley’s House High Street, Colchester, Essex Date 16th December 2025 **4**