2021-12-31-accounts - Young Star Mentoring

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YOUNG STAR MENTORING

ANNUAL REPORT AND STATEMENT OF ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

CHARITY REGISTRATION No. 1174301

Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF

YOUNG STAR MENTORING

	CONTENTS
Page 3	Legal and Administrative Information.
Page 4	Independent Examiner's Report on the accounts.
Pages 5 to 6	Trustees' Report.
Page 7	Statement of Receipts and Payments.
Page 8	Statement of Assets and Liabilities.
Pages 9	Notes to the Accounts.

YOUNG STAR MENTORING

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY NUMBER

1174301

START OF FINANCIAL YEAR

1st January 2021

END OF FINANCIAL YEAR

31st December 2021

TRUSTEES SERVING DURING AND AFTER THE YEAR

Anthony Lemboye - Chair George Dowdell - Treasurer Paul Mason - Secretary

GOVERNING INSTRUMENT

The charity is governed by the Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) dated March 2017 and registered with the Charity Commission as a charity number 1174301 on 17th August 2017.

OBJECTS

To help young people, especially but not exclusively through leisure time activities, to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.

REGISTERED ADDRESS

101 Queens Avenue, Aldershot GU11 3LA

CONTACT

PRIMARY BANKERS

Email tonylem boye@youngst arm entoring.org .uk

Web Address www.younqstarmentoring.org.uk Metro Bank PLC One Southampton Row London WC1B 5HA

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

K Gomes Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS

Report to the trustees/members of Young Star Mentoring on the accounts for the year ended 31st December 2021 set out on pages 5 to 9.

RESPECTIVE RESPONSIBILITIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER

The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144 (2) of the Charities Act 2011) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts (under section 145 of the 2011 Act),
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 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 General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the organisation and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view' and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention

which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:
proper accounting records are kept (in accordance with section 130 of the Act); and
accounts are prepared which agree with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Act; or
to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

K Gomes MAAT Independent Examiners Ltd Unit 2 Signed : The Broadbridge Business Centre Delling Lane Bosham PO18 8NF Date: 10.2.22

YOUNG STAR MENTORING

TRUSTEES REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

OBJECTIVES AND ACHIEVEMENTS

To help young people, especially but not exclusively through leisure time activities, to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.

ACTIVITES

Taking a number of young people hiking on the Camino de Santiago in Spain when possible.
Training trips on national parks and mountains in the United Kingdom.
Mentoring individual young people.

PUBLIC BENEFIT

In determining our programmes, we must regard both the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and prevention and relief of poverty for the public benefit. The trustees ensure that our programmes are in line with our charitable objects and aims.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The name of the charity is Young Star Mentoring. The charity is governed by the Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) dated March 2017 and registered with the Charity Commission as charity number 1174301 on 17th August 2017.

New trustees are appointed by a resolution of the Trustees at a meeting of the Trustees at which there is a majority of the Trustees present. The Trustees meet formally at least twice a year.

The chief executive, Anthony Lemboye, works for the charity on a purely voluntary basis and is also a trustee.

CHAIRMAN'S REPORT

2021 was again a good year for Young Star Mentoring as we managed to mentor vulnerable young people by taking them hiking to beautiful places in the UK despite the disruption of the COVID pandemic.

It was very challenging earlier on in the year with the restrictions, as we weren't allowed to travel far from our homes and the young people were asking us to take them walking, so we completed 3 hiking day trips walking the South Downs Way. I think a lot of people's mental health suffered during the pandemic not least the young people, so it was a case of picking them up in Greenwich, Southeast London and driving down to East Sussex to walk the South Downs just North of Brighton. The young people loved it, and I think they appreciated the ongoing commitment that 'young Star Mentoring was giving them during this unprecedented time.

In August as the restrictions were relaxed further, we took 11 young people to our Young Star Summer Camp in the Lake district in Cumbria for 5 days where we hiked up England's highest mountain, Scafell Pike. This was a very challenging 9- hour day, but the young people all made it to the summit and hence, I believe, had that feeling of personal satisfaction by completing something challenging. This, in turn, raised

their self-esteem and gave the group a feeling of togetherness and improved group cohesion.

In September and October, we completed 2 trips to Cornwall to hike along the famous Southwest Coastal Path. We based ourselves at Penzance near Lands' End and completed stretches of the path. I think the youngsters were all impressed with the beauty of Cornwall, so far away from their normal lives and from where they live.

I would like to personally thank the board of trustees and all the very generous donors who supported Young Star Mentoring in the past year and I feel excited about the plans we have in 2022.

Very best wishes to you all.

Tony Lemboye Chairman and Chief Executive Officer

YOUNG STAR MENTORING

TRUSTEES REPORT (continued)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE (CONTINUED)

REVIEW OF THE YEAR

Our income for 2021 was around £31,900. Most of this income originated from individuals and grants from charities and churches in the United Kingdom. Total resources expended were about £14,000 resulting in a surplus of £17,900 which was carried over to cover our extensive program in 2022.

Because of Covid restrictions, we were still not able to take young people hiking on the Camino Trail in Spain. Our
expectations are that we can resume this activity in 2022.
We took several young people on mentoring and training trips in the United Kingdom.
We individually mentored some children/young people.

GRANT FROM COMMUNITY FUND

We received a grant from the Community Fund of the National Lottery. This grant of £9915 was given to enable the charity to mentor young people by taking them to the National Parks of the United Kingdom. In 2021 we took young people to Snowdonia, the Lake District and the South Downs National Parks and spent

£3089 leaving £6826 for activities in 2022.

ONGOING CONCERN

The Trustees consider Young Star Mentoring as a going concern and are committed to the charity's growth and development

VOLUNTEER SUPPORT

Young Star Mentoring has no employees and so is run entirely by volunteers:

The chief executive gives his time freely to the charity.
The trustees give their time in meetings, preparation of accounts and minutes of meetings.
The charity makes use of mature and qualified volunteers who care for, and mentor, the young people on the Camino
Trail and the training trips.

FUTURE STRATEGIC PLANS

Continue to take more young people on the Camino Trail in Spain once or twice a year.
Organise training trips on National Parks in the United Kingdom.
Mentor individual young people.

INVESTMENT POWERS

The Constitution authorises the trustees to make and hold investments using the general funds of the charity, but no such investments are presently held.

REVIEW AND MANAGEMENT OF RISKS

The Trustees conduct reviews of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. Where appropriate, systems or procedures have been established to mitigate the risks the charity faces.

RESERVES

Usable reserves on the 31st of December 2021 are around £31,900

TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

The Charities Act 2011 require the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to:
Select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
Prepare financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the trust will continue in existence.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time

the financial position of the trust. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the trust and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Signed on behalf of the Trustees :

Print name: Anthony Lemboye,Chairman and Trustee

Date:

YOUNG STAR MENTORING

STATEMENT OF RECEIPTS AND PAYMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

Notes RECEIPTS : Voluntary Receipts 2a TOTAL RECEIPTS PAYMENTS : Costs of Charitable Activities 3a TOTAL PAYMENTS NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES Balances Brought Forward Transfer Between Funds 4 BALANCES CARRIED FORWARD	Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2021 2020 £ £ £ £ 13,862 18,035 31,897 16,468
	13,861 18,035 31,897 16,468
	2,596 11,430 14,025 9,552
	2,596 11,430 14,025 9,552
	11,265 6605 17,872 6,916 12,384 1,677 14,061 7,145 -3,051 3,051 0 0
	20,600 11,333 31,933 14,061

The notes on pages 9 form part of these accounts.

All operations are continuing operations.

YOUNG STAR MENTORING

STATEMENT OF ASSETS AND LIABILITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

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Unrestricted Restricted 31-Dec-21 31-Dec-20
Notes Fund Fund Total Total
£ £ £ £
ASSETS
Cash Funds:
Main Bank Account 3,198 11,333 14,531 8,743
Working Bank Account 17,402 0 17,402 5,091
20,600 11,333 31,933 13,833
LIABILITIES
Independent Examiners Fee 360 0 360 0
360 0 360 0
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TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES IN RELATION TO FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

Charity Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which comply with the regulations set out in the Charities Act 2011. The Trustees have elected to take advantage of the provisions that apply to small charities and have prepared a Receipts and Payments Account and Statement of Assets and Liabilities which are set out on pages 7 and 8.

Signed on behalf of the Trustees :

Print name: Anthony Lemboye,Chairman and Trustee

Date :

YOUNG STAR MENTORING

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2021

1. BASIS OF ACCOUNTING

The accounts have been prepared under the “Receipts and Payments” basis as prescribed by the Charity Commissioners, and they meet the appropriate legal requirements.

2. RECEIPTS

a) Voluntary Receipts Grants from organisations Just giving Donations Gift aid donations Other Donations Tax relief on Gift Aid Contributions for Mentorees 3. PAYMENTS Notes a) Costs of Charitable Activities Mentoring Fuel Mentoring Subsistence Mentoring Accommodation Mentoring Travel Vehicle Hire Mentoring General Mentoring Equipment Bank Charges Fundraising Costs Insurance Office Costs	Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2021 2020 £ £ £ £ 5,345 18,035 23,380 11,169 519 0 519 125 1,652 0 1,652 3,824 6,346 0 6,346 244 0 0 0 956 0 0 0 150
	13,862 18,035 31,897 16,468
	Unrestricted Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2021 2020 £ £ £ £ 158 1,052 1,210 657 351 1,185 1,536 1,382 603 6,514 7,117 3,756 0 -425 -425 766 447 2,153 2,600 1,865 295 950 1,245 615 0 0 0 270 0 0 0 1 688 0 688 72 0 0 0 168 54 0 54 0
	2,596 11,430 14,025 9,552

4. RESTRICTED FUNDS

Scotland Camino Spain/Portugal Community Fund National Parks Lake District Cornwall North/South Downs	Balance Income Expenses Transfers Total 2020 Funds Funds 2021 £ £ £ £ 1,677 0 0 -1,677 0 0 2,880 -64 1,563 4,507 0 9,915 3,089 0 6,826 0 2,400 4,786 2,386 0 0 0 2,865 2,865 0 0 2,840 753 -2,087 0
	1,677 18,035 11,430 3,051 11,333

No payments were made to trustees or any persons connected with them during this financial period, other than reimbursement for small items paid for on behalf of the Charity. No other material transaction took place between the organisation and a trustee or any person connected with them.