Charity Registratlon No. 1172685 {England and Wales)
SYA
ANNUAL REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

SYA
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Donna Leeding
David Bishop
Jon Wellman
Rebecca Arblasler
Neil Bentley
Adrian Penney
Charlotle Cain
(Appointed 9 June 2025)
(Appointed 14 July 2D25)
(Appointed 8 September 2025)
(Appointed 20 October 2025)
Charity reglstratlon
England and Wales
1172685
Prlnclpal address
The New Lodge
Upion Lane
Shrewsbury
Shropshire
SY2 5RR
Audltor
James Holyoak & Parker Limited
1 Knights Court
Archers Way
Battlefield Enterprise Park
Shrewsbury
SYI 3GA

SYA
CONTENTS
Page
Trustees report
Independent auditor's report
Slatement of financial activities
Balance sheet
statement of cash flows
10
Notes to the financial statements

SYA
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trLFBtees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charities SORP (FRS102) Accounting and
Reporting by Charities.. Stalemenl of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) {effeclive
1 January 2019). the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) and
Charities Act 2011.
Objectlves and actlvltles for the publlc benefit
The objectives of the charity (as stated in its constitution) are "To help young people (Aged up to their 26th birthday)
in Shropshire, especially but not exclusively through their leisure activities, to develop their physical, mental and
spiritual capacities Ihat they grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society"
The trustees consider that the public benefit is the provision of a resource available lo all yourNJ people living in or
around Shropshire. The trustees therefore consider Ihey have complied with Section 17(5) of the Charities Act 2011.
Achlevements and performance
Main Activities Undertaken During the Year..
Support of universal youth provision
67 Community youth clubs
4 Glrl Guides (including the county team)
4 Scout Groups (Including the county team)
19 Young Farmers clubs (Through the county team)
5 Sports Clubs with youth sections
6 Time2talk Social Emotional Health projects in Sch¢)ols
22 other organisalions that deliver youth activities
2 Crucial crew events delivering alcohol. vaping and safeguarding workshops lo 1600 School year 6,$
Impact made
Supporting 6800 young people every week through the provision of youth clubs and projects {Thls figure
include5 3448 Scouls)
Creating inclusive access Ihat supports over 400 young people wlh disabilities
Delivered or supported the delivery of 396 sessions of youth work each week {term time only).
30,888 hours of youth work directly delivered over the year
Empowered 143 young people under 18 to engage in volunteering, helping them to gain the confithnce,
skills and experience to support their communities
Nurturing volunteers of all ages, with 5070 volunteers supporting the sector
The volunteering contribution made to the 5eclor is valued at £7.8million annually, illustrating the immense
social and economic impact of community led youth work
Flnanclal revlew
The accounts look healthy with a surplus on unrestricted funds of £78,996 and a surplus on restricted funds of
£835,713.
During the year we have had significant change brought about by the successful Youth Investment Fund bid for a
new building. although this will be hugely beneficial in the long term, during the build phase il will cause uncertainty
and disruption to our core delivery, there have been some unforeseen costs linked to this, some we have been able
to recoup, others nol.
The sector remains volatile. SYA has 29 different funders, many of whom are local town and parish councils, who
set their budgets 8nnually. This presents a challenge for long term planning, through it does mean Ihat our iisk is
spread. Changes to national policies could also impact on us in the fulure. whether this is positive or negative will
depend upon the political direction being set.

SYA
TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Reserves policy
It is the policy of Ihe charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be
maintained at a level equivalenl to between three and six month's expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves
at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity's
current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves
has been maintained throughout the year.
At the balance sheet date the charity held £316,129 (2024.. £237.133) of unrestricted funds, and total funds of
£1,918,197 (2Q24.' £1,003,488).
Restricted funds held at the year end have been carried forward for the future support of specific projects.
Plans for future perlods
Strategic Goals for 25126..
To continue the growth in services to young people, with a target lo generate 6 pieces of new work.
To build robust relationships with organisalions within Shropshire, Telford & Wrekin and secure core funding
to support youth club programs.
To launch a marketing strand for the charity and implement a marketsnglcommunications plan with key
stakeholders
To establish SYA as the 'Voice of Young People, demonstrating the charities credentials, creativity and
expertise
To appoint a 'Community Fundraiser to diversify our funding streams and support local initiatives
Planned Activities and Developments..
Delivery of Youth Clubs utilising our 3 approaches
Supporting purely voluntary clubs and organisations
Partnering with local organisations to deliver youth clubs together
Fully funded youth clubs where all the staff are paid. these include targeted universal clubs for LGBT+
SEND young people and young parents.
Delivery of Youth Projects
Time2talk Social Emotional Health {SEMH) projects in schools
Youth Voice work
Upskilling the seclor through our training offer
Offering a range of training courses including Level 2 & 3 Youth Worker, Safeguarding, First Aid, Food
Hygiene, trauma informed practice, Mental Health FirstAid and Anti-discriminatory practice
Structurej governance and management
The charity {SYA} is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO - 1172685). The constitution sets out the
appointment of new Trustees. This is by nomination and request. Two of the tru3tees are allocated by Local
Councils. The day to day management of the charity is vested in by Mr Richard Parkes the charities Chief Executlve
Officer.
The remuneration for key management is decided by the trustees. based on market comparison IJNC Pay scales)
and what SYA can afford.

SYA
TRUSTEES REPORT {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were..
Donna Leeding
David Bishop
Aleesha Skelt
Jon Wellman
Rebecca Kwan
DrAlan Herbert
Robert Pinsent
(Resigned 24April 2025>
(Resigned 16 January 2025)
{Resigned 24 September 2024)
(Appointed 24 September 2024 and resigned 7 November
2025)
(Appointed 9 June 2025)
(Appointed 14 July 2025)
(Appointed 8 September 2025)
{Appointed 20 October 2025)
Rebecca Arblaster
Neil Bentley
Adrian Penney
Charlotte Cain
None of the trustees has any beneficial inlerest in the Company. All of the trustees are members of the company and
guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.
Rlsk management
The Iruslees have assessed the major risks lo which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in
place lo mitigate exposure lo the major risks. The trustees meel every six weeks and consider and review the risks
facing the charity and ensure the nec8ssary risk mitigalion procedures are activated should a risk be considered lo
be escalating.
Relationship wlth youth groups
We deal with small community youth groups on a daily basis. Before they become affiliated to us to ensure they
operate safely and in the public interest we undertake a due diligence process. The process includes checking the
groups constitution, safeguarding policies, first aid and food hygiene certificates, where applicable, together with
their insurance cover and undertaking enhanced DBS checks on their staff and volunteers.

SYA
TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Statement of trustees responsibilitles
The truslees are responsible for preparing the Trustees Report and the financial statements in accordance with
applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (Uniled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice).
The law appllcable to charities in England and Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each
financial year which give a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and
application of resources of the charity for that year
In preparing these financial statements, the trusle8s are required to:
select suitsble accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP:
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.,
slate whelher applicable accounting standards have been followed. subject to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements- and
prepare the financial slalements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in operation
The trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records Ihat disclose with reasonable accuracy at any
lime the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the
Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They
are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Disc105ure of informatlon to audltor
Each of the trustees has confirmed that there is no information of which they are aware which is relevant lo the
audit, but of which the auditor is unaware. They have further confirmed that they have taken appropriate steps to
identify such relevant information and to establish that Ihe auditor is aware of such information.
The trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
David Bishop
Trustee
Neil Bent
Trustee
ey
12 November 2025

SYA
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF SYA
Oplnion
We have audited the financial statements of SYA (Ihe 'charily') for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise
the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet, the statement of cash flows and notes to the financial
statements, including significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in
their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting
standard 102 Tha Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and R8public ol Ireland (United Kingdom
Generally Accepled Accounting Practice).
In our opinion, the financial stalements:
give a true and fair view of the state of Ihe charity's affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of its incoming resources
and application of resources, for the year then ended-,
have been properly prepared in accordan￿ with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounling Practi￿.
and
have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011.
Basls for oplnlon
We conducted our audit in ac¢ordan¢e with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and applicable
law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditoffs r8sponsibilities for (he audit ol
the financial sl8lements section of our report. We are independent of the charity in accordance with the ethical
requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical
Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe
that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Concluslons relatlng to goSng concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees use of the going concern basis ol
accounting in the preparation of the financial stalements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or
conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to conlinue as a going
concern for a pertod of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are aulhorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the
relevant sections of this report.
other Information
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements
and our auditorfs report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual
report. Our opinion on Ihe financial statements does not cover the other Infomiation and we do nol express any form
of assurance conclusion Ihereon. Our responsibility is lo read the other informalion and, in doing so. consider
whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statemenls or our knowledge obtained in
the course of the audit. or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies
or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a matertal misstatement
in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed. we conclude that there is a
material misstatement of this other information. we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Matters on whlch we are requlred to report by exceptlon
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in Telation to which the Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Regulalions 2008 requires us lo report to you if. in our opinion..
the information given in the financial statements is inconsistent in any material respect with the trustees
report., or
sufficient accounting records have not been kept.. or
the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records- or
we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit.

SYA
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF SYA
Responslbllltles of trustees
As explained more fully in the statement of trustees responsibilities, the trustees are responsible for the preparalion
of the financial statements and for being satisfsed that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as
the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for
assessing the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing. as applicable, matters related to golng
concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to cease operations, or
have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report in accordance with the
Acl and relevant regulations made or having effect thereunder.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from
material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. and to issue an auditorfs report that includes our opinion.
Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance
with ISAS {UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exist5. Misstatements can arise from fraud or
error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to Influence
the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in
line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to delect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including
fraud, The 8Xtent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud, is detailed below.
The audit team obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory frameworks that are applicable to the
organisation such as, the charities SORP IFRS1021 Charities Act 2011, the relevant employment law, Health &
safely Regulations and the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR). We understood how the company is
complying with these frameworks by making enquiries of management and those responsible for legal and
compliance procedures.
We evaluated managements incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements
(including the risk of override of controls) and determined that the principle risks were related to management blas
in accounting estimates and judgmental areas of the financial slatements such as revenue recognition.
We addressed this by procedures including. but not limited to, analytics. journal testing, and assessment and
recalculation ofjudgements and estimates.
We identified and assessed the risk of material misstatemenl of the financial slalements, whether due to fraud or
error. and designed and performed audit procedures responsive to those risks, obtaining sufficient and appropriate
evidence on which to provide our basi5 for opinion.
Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregu larities, including those
leading to a material misstatement in the financial statements or norFcompliance with regulation. This risk
increases the more that compliance with a law or regulation is removed from the events and transactions reflected
in the financial statements, as we will be less likely to become aware of instances of notFcompliance. The risk is
also greater regarding irregularities occurring due to fraud rather than error, as fraud involves intentional
concealment, forgery, collusion, omission, or misrepresentation.
A further description of our responsibilities is available on the Financial Reporting Council's website at.. htlps'.11
www.frc.org.uklauditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report.

SYA
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR'S REPORT (CONTINUED)
TO THE TRUSTEES OF SYA
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charity's truslees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charilies (Accounts
and Reports) Regulations 2008. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might State to the charity's trustees
those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent
permitted by law. we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charily and the Charity's
Irustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report. or for the opinions we have formed.
Mr Jonathan Rimmer Bsc FCA (Senlor Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf ol James Holyoak & Parker Limited
Chartered Accountants
statutory Audltor
1 Knights CoLtrt
Archers Way
Battlefield Enterprise Park
Shrewsbury
SY1 3GA
James Holyoak & Parker is eligible for appointment as auditor of the charily by virtue of its ellgibility for appoinlmenl
as auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.

SYA
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unrestrlcted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total Unrestrlcted Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Notes
li
Donations and grants
Charitable activities
Other tra(ling activities
Investments
409,942
385,221
15,754
8.818
915.765
1,325.707
385,221
15,754
8.818
130,392
319,984
25,607
10,356
832,274
962,666
319,984
25,607
10,356
Total Income
819,735
915,765
1,735,500
486.339
832,274
1,318,613
Fundraising
39,516
39,516
26.313
26,313
Charitable activities
701,223
80,052
781,275
509.357
116,435
625,792
Total expendlture
740.739
80,052
820,791
535.670
116,435
652,105
Net Income for the yearl
Net movement In funds
78,9
835,713
914,709
{49,331)
715,839
666,508
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
237,133
766,355
1,003,488
288,464
50,516
336,980
Fund balances at 31 Mar¢h
2025
316,129
1,602,068
1,918,197
237,133
766,355
1,003,488
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The staternent of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure
derive from continuing activities.

SYA
BALANCE SHEET
ASAT 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Flxed assets
Tangible assets
13
1.577,710
777,763
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
14
39.973
381,526
86,314
490,170
421.499
576,484
Credltors". amounts falllng due within
ono year
16
(81.012)
{350,759)
Net current assets
340,487
225,725
Total assets less current liabllltles
1,918.197
1,003,488
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
18
19
1,602,068
316,129
766,355
237,133
1,918,197
1,003,488
The financial statements were approved by the trustees on 12 November 2025
David Bishop
Trustee
Neil Bentley
Trustee

SYA
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2025
2024
Notes
Cash flows from operatlng activities
Cash generated from operations
22
706,511
886,341
Investing actlvltles
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Investment income received
(823,973)
8.818
(777,7631
10,356
Net cash used in investing actlvltles
(815.155)
(767,407)
Net Gash generated from financlng activlties
Net {decrease)lincrease in cash and cash
equlvalents
(108,644)
118,934
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
490,170
371,236
Cash and cash equlvalents at end of year
381,526
490,170
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SYA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting policles
Charlty Information
SYA is a charitable incorporated organisation {1172685). Its constitution séls out the appointment of new
Trustees. This is by nomination and request. Two of the trustees positions are allocated by Local Councils.
The day to day management of the charity is vesled in by Mr Richard Parkes the charities Chief Execthive
Officer.
1.1 Basls of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordanc8 With the charity's goveming document, the
Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland"
and Ihe Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by
FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling. which is the functional currency of the charlty. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded lo the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting
policies adopted are sel out below.
1.2 Golng concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the truslees have a reasonable expectation thal the charity
has adequate resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Irustees
continue to adopt Ihe going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charltable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Restrlcted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The
purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes lo the financial staternents.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintain8d by the
charity.
1.4 Income
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met,
the arnounts can be measured reliably. and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donations are recognised on receipl. Other donations ar8 recognised once the charity has been notified
of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amounl. Income tax recoverable in
relation lo donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the lime of the donation.
Legacies are recogni5ed on re￿Ipl or otherwise if the Charity has been notified of an impending distribulion,
the amount is known. and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a
contingent asset
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SYA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accounting pollcies
{Continuedl
1.5 Expendlture
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or conslNctive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a
third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement. and the amount of
the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of dir￿1 costs and
shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single
activity are allocated directly lo that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and
support Costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned be￿een those activities on a basis
consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and
depreciation charges are allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
1.6 Tanglble fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation Is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their resldual values over their
useful lives on the following bases.
Leasehold land and buildings
Over 50 years
The gain or loss aThsing on the disposal of an asset is determined as the differenc8 between the sale proceeds
and the carrying value of the asset. and is recognised in the Slatement of Financial Activities.
1.7 Impalrmenl of flxed assets
Al each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets lo determine
whether there is any indication thal those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication
exists, the recoverable amount of Ihe asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment
loss (if any).
1.8 Cash and cash equ5valents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquld
investments with original malurities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown
within borrowings in current liabilities.
1.9 Flnanclal Instruments
The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12
'Olher Financial Instruments Issues. of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Financial instrufnents are recognised in the ¢harilYs balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the
contractual provision5 of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabililies are offset. with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when
there is a legally enforceable right to Set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net
basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic flnancial assets
Basic financial assets. which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initlally measured at
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the @ffective
interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing Iransaction, where the transaction is
measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
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SYA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Accountlng pollcies
(Continued)
B47SiC financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transa¢tion price unless
Ihe arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present
value of the future payments discounted al a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate melhod.
Trade creditors are obligations lo pay for goods or services thal have been acquired in the ordinary course of
operatior15 from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one
year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at
transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financlal liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.10 Employee beneflts
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's services are
received,
Terminallon benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed
to terminate the employment of en employee or to provide termination benefits.
1.11 Retlrement benefSts
Payments to defined contribution retiremenl benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
Crltical accounllng estlmates and Judgemenls
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates
and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other
sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that
are considered lo be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting
estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that
period. or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both currenl and future
periods.
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SYA
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Donations and grants
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
Total Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
Total
2026
2025
2025
2024
2024
2024
Donations and gifts
Grants
61,326
348,616
61,326
915,765 1,264.381
7,956
122,436
7,956
954,710
832.274
409,942
915,765 1,325.707
130,392
832,274
962,666
Grants recelvable for
core activlties
Buildings Grant
LGBT+
Others
Tomorrows Leaders
849,773
849,773
756,282
10.000
756,282
10,000
122,436
65,992
348.616
348.616
65,992
122,436
65,992
65,992
348,616
915,765 1,264,381
122,436
832,274
954,710
Income from charltable activltles
Unrestrlcted
funds
2025
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Income from charltable actlvltles
Commissioned clubs
Infrastructure support
Youth partnership agreement
Other income
109,208
40,000
88.453
147,560
81,754
39,333
195,565
3,332
385.221
319,984
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Income from othertrading activlties
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
DBS
Training
Equipmenl hire
1,349
12,355
2,050
1.285
23,695
627
Other trading activities
15,754
25,607
Income from Investments
Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Interest receivable
8.818
10,356
Expendlture on ralslng funds
Unrestrlcted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Fundraising and publiclty
Seeking donalions, grants and legacies
39,516
26,313
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Charllable activities
Unrestrl¢ted Restricted
2025
2025
Total Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
2025
2024
2024
Total
2024
Direct costs
Staff costs
Pension costs
Travelling expenses
Equipmenl
Consumables
Acllvities
Other expenses
PRIAdvertising
468,570
9.018
25.303
38,592
20,910
61,056
18,454
6,705
45.652
514,222
9,018
28.878
38,661
22,214
62,315
18,454
6.705
387,407
8,656
22,182
12,033
15,030
17,618
9,783
324
111,397
498,804
8,656
28,683
12,438
17,231
18,865
(8,746)
540
3.575
69
1,304
1,259
6,501
405
2,201
1,247
{18,5291
216
Support costs
Training
Office costs
Repairs and
maintenance
Rent
Room hlre
Insurance
Utilities
Depreciation
4.641
15,336
2,705
79
7.346
15,415
4,414
7,359
2,700
3,561
7,114
10,920
2,005
6,126
2,065
3,822
7.928
2,005
6,126
2,945
3,822
7.928
24.026
441
4,240
998
1,598
5,109
1.178
3,600
690
1,619
7,840
1,688
1.598
5,109
880
24.026
Other support costs
Subscriptions
Bank charges
DBS
3,134
60
464
503
3,837
60
464
1,872
60
254
1,268
3,140
60
254
Governance costs
Independenl examiner's
fee
Bookkeeping and PAYE
services
3.979
3,979
7,034
7,034
6.000
6,000
701,223
80,052
781,275
509,357
116,435
625,792
Net movement In funds
2025
2024
The net movement in funds is stated after chargingl(crediting)'.
Fees payable lo the charity's 8uditor=
for the audit of the charity's financial statements
for other financial services
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
2.835
2,000
24,026
4,000
2,000
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
10 Trustees
None of the Iruslees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the
charity during the year.
11 Employees
The average monthly number of employees during the year was=
2025
Number
2024
Number
Fundraising
Governance
Charitable activities
12
13
Total
14
15
Ernployment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
481,317
32,904
9.018
467,861
30,942
8,858
523,239
507,459
The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000
is as follows..
2025
Nutnber
2024
Number
£60,000- £70,000
Remuneratlon of key management personnel
The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:
2025
2024
Aggregate compensation
163.424
158,736
12 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13 Tangible fixed assets
Leasehold Assets under
land and construction
buildlngs
Totsl
Cost
At 1 April 2024
Additions
Transfers
777.763
823,973
1.801,736 (1,601,736)
777,763
823,973
At 31 March 2025
1.601,736
1,601,736
Depreciatlon and Impalrment
Depreciation charged in Ihe year
24,026
24,026
Al 31 March 2025
24,026
24,026
Carrylng amount
At 31 March 2025
1,577,710
1,577,710
At 31 March 2024
777,763
777,763
14 Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falllng due withln one year:
Trade debtors
39,973
86,314
15 Credltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year
2025
2024
Notes
Other taxation and social security
Government grants
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
29,776
35,187
9,077
6,972
22,254
77.725
244,780
6.000
16
81,012
350,759
16 Government grants
Deferred income is included in the financial statements as follows..
2025
2024
Deferred income is included within:
Current liabilities
35,187
77,725
Movements in the year:
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16 Government grants
(Contlnued)
Deferred income at 1 April 2024
Released from previous periods
Resources deferred in the year
77.725
(77,725)
35,187
10.833
(10.8331
77,725
Deferred income at 31 March 2025
35,187
77,725
17 Retirement beneflt schemes
2025
2024
Defined contrlbutlon schemes
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined contribution schemes
9,018
8,656
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for 811 qualifying employees. The assets of the
scheme are h81d separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
18 Restrlcted funds
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust
subject to specific conditions by donors as lo how they may be used.
At 1 April
2024
Incomlng
resources
Resources At 31 March
expended
2025
LGBT+
Tomorrows Leaders
Building Grant
8,077
(16,449)
774.727
(6,536>
(49,5431
(23,973)
1,541
65,992
849,773
1,600,527
766,355
915,765
(80,052)
1,602,068
Prevlous year:
At 1 Aprll
2023
Incomlng
resources
Resources At 31 March
8xpended
2024
LGBT+
Tomorrows Leaders
Building Grant
7.854
42.744
(82)
10,000
65,992
756.282
(9,777)
1125,185)
18,527
8,077
{16,449)
774,727
50,516
832,274
{116,435)
766,355
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
18 Restricted funds
(Contlnued)
LGBT+ _ the LGBT * fund is financed in the main by Children in Need and provides LGBT+ services
through youth clubs in Telford and Shropshire.
Tomorrow's leaderfs - th8 Tomorrow's Leaders fund is financed through Ihe National Lottery.
Bulldlng Grant - This is monies from the Youth Investment Fund (YIF), supplied by the Department
for Culture,Media and Sport (DCMS) for our new building.
19 U nrestrlcted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are
not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include
designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
At 1 Aprll
2024
Incomlng
resources
Resources At 31 March
expended
2025
General funds
237,133
819.735
{740,739)
316,129
Prevlous year,.
At 1 Aprll
2023
Incomlng
resources
Resources At 31 March
expended
2024
General funds
286,484
486,339
1535,8701
237,133
20 Analysls of net assets between funds
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
funds
funds
2026
2026
Total Unrestricted Restricled
funds
funds
2024
2024
Total
2025
2024
Fund balances at 31
March 2025 are
represented by:
Tangible assets
Current assetsl(liabilities)
1,577.710
24.358
1,577.710
340.487
11,408
225,725
766,355
777,763
225,725
316,129
316.129
1,602.068
1.918.197
237,133
766,355
1,003,488
21 Relaled party transactlons
There were no related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
22 Cash generated from operatlons
2025
2024
Surplus for the year
914,709
666.508
Adjustments for,.
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
(8,818>
24,026
{10,3561
Movements In worklng capital:
Decreasel(increase) in debtors
(Decrease)lincrease in creditors
IDecrease)Jincrease in deferred income
46,341
<227,209)
(42,538)
{61,710)
225,007
66,892
Cash generated from operations
706,511
886,341
23 Analysls of Changes in net funds
The charity had no material debt during the year.
21