Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From 1/1/2022 Period start date To Period end date 31/12/2022
Charity name:
Charity registration number:
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | For the public beneft, to develop the capacity and skills of members of the socially and economically disadvantaged community of Exmoor, with particular reference to capacity and skills among young adults under the age of 30: providing opportunities for learning through experience; working to provide opportunities to raise issues and suggest solutions to stakeholders; involving young adults in collaborative efort so that they gain confdence in their own ability and the ability to infuence decisions that afect them. By helping young adults living in or near the rural areas of Exmoor to develop their social and economic potential through participating in a range of educational and recreational activities. By enabling young adults to use their expertise to improve their communities, to share best practice and advise organisations on how young adults can be heard. The promotion for the beneft of the public of rural regeneration in areas of social and economic deprivation (and in particular in Exmoor) by all or any of the following means: (a) the relief of fnancial hardship: (b) the advancement of education, training or retraining, particularly among young disadvantaged adults, and providing young disadvantaged adults with work experience, including informal training that supports young adults and those who work with young adults to realise their potential ~~d h thi lbilitti~~ |
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| 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 |
1. Maintain and support 940 young adults, helping young residents and workers to stay on Exmoor, contributing to population balance, environment, communications, opportunities 2. Educate 5 public authorities, Consultative Forums, and Parish Councils, about the needs of Exmoor young people re: housing, rents, mortgages, finance, planning, sites, Section 106, digital inclusion, travel costs, wages 3. Partner Exmoor National Park, Somerset and Devon Councils, Caractacus, other councils and housing authorities 4. Raise funds for developmental activities 5. Communicate regularly across Exmoor National Park and its fringes to reduce rural isolation 6. Inform Housing Associations and authorities of the housing need 7. Maintain Foundation Grants to a small loan fund for housing young people 8. Maintain the Partnership with a loans and grants organisation 9. Maintain the promise of three Exmoor cottages as legacies 10. Support cases for housing young people 11. Continue to action the follow up Summit of the major authorities for pledges about how they will prioritise the needs of young people. 12. Maintain pro bono advisory services for self build, finance, fund raising, housing, legislation and opportunities 13. Service the self build project for young people in housing need 14. Conduct seminars, Members meetings, Parliamentary, radio, and TV presentations. 15. Identify potential self build sites 16. Ensure the Trustees have and understand the Charity Commission Guidance on public benefit 17. Support EYV’s excellent Young |
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| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public |
Para 1.18 | ~~Coordinator~~ The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
| ~~benefit~~ |
Additional information (optional)
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SORP reference
| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | No action to date. Working with partner agency Lendology |
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| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | None formal, though have established a self build pilot project for young residents |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Substantial |
| 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 | EYV is active through its Young Coordinator, her EYV social media, publishing, research and website activities, including broadcasts, and also via its active Chair, Members, Trustees, and Advisors networking and keeping the 940 followers in touch with regular information about: • housing opportunities, • self build, • job vacancies, • grants, • business openings, • accessing services, • National Park information, • support groups, • volunteering and caring opportunities, • education, • childcare, • support to young parents, • finance support. EYV’s schedule includes: 1. Zoom and social media meetings 2. Individual support, advice and empowerment 3. Executive discussions 4. Site visits 5. Council, Park, HA activities and representation 6. Annual Report and Accounts to the Charity Commission 7. Regular Updates to members and providers 8. Supporting the Young Coordinator and Officers 9. Meetings with people who can make a difference for young people Priority work that has made a difference includes: • A Summit of policy and decision making Partners • Research project into young residents’ needs • A self build, pilot project • Writing and publishing a self build guide • Winning self build project funding • Homefinder consultations and revisions • Seeking housing priority for young adults and families with children • Conducting a housing needs survey • Advising and working with the Rural Housing Enabler and the Exmoor Rural Housing Network • Continuing to seek Section 106 self build mortgage lenders • Working in partnership with Lendology for grants and loans to young self builders • Emphasising the population issues of young adults continuing to live and work in the National Park • Advising the Park and others on affordable housing sites • Monitoring property prices and rents with local providers • Encouraging rural enterprise activities • Creating employment for local contractors and entrepreneurs • Maintaining information and pressure to increase broadband speeds • Maintaining information flow, across Exmoor, to young people, authorities and voluntary organisations about opportunities and changes. • Funding future development. • Publishing EYV’s housing research and casestudies • Liaising with the Council for the Preservation of Rural England Priorities for information and updates: • Young adult residents and workers; • Exmoor National Park; • Lendology; • Community Development Foundation; • Somerset and Devon Councils; • Exmoor Trust; • Exmoor Hill Farming Network; • Caractacus, Magna, Falcon, LiveWest, and North ~~D Hi T~~ |
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Additional information (optional)
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| 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 |
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | Strong |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | The accounts hold a Foundation Grant from another charity, reserved for the self build project |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | £40,000 |
| 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 | None |
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| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Public authorities and charitable foundations; pro bono services amounting to considerable resources in kind from professional advisers and funders |
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| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | None |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | Geographical spread of catchment area; lack of public and other transport; low wages; poor digital connectivity; the C19 pause on face to face contact; the heavy burden on young members to sustain work, incomes, travel and young families |
| Other |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s |
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| ~~t~~ ~~t~~ 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 |
Para 1.25 | Appointed by Trustees |
| ~~trustees~~ |
Additional information (optional)
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| 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 | The Charity's organisational structure is: 6 Trustees; a Committee of 12 young adults; A Young Coordinator; seven professional (pro bono) advisors; quarterly meetings of the Membership (suspended during C19 lockdowns); 24 public bodies as supporters. |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | 24 public organisations support Exmoor Young Voices |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Exmoor Young Voices |
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| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 118 2091 |
| Charity’s principal address | The Old Post Ofce, Hawkridge, Dulverton, Somerset, TA 22 9QW |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee |
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| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
William Lock | Chair | ~~(if any)~~ | |
| Marion ~~Silverlock~~ |
Secretary | |||
| Justin Tyers | Trustee | |||
| Magdalena ~~Hardin~~ |
Treasurer | |||
| ~~g~~ Josh Smith |
Trustee | |||
| Teresa ~~Williams~~ |
Trustee | |||
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 rf 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) Marion Silverlock
Position (eg Secretary Secretary, Chair, etc)
Date 17/10/23
2022 EXMOOR YOUNG VOICES
Charity no. 1182091
Annual Accounts Year ended 31st December 2022
| Income Grants Payments for Co-ordinator Total Income Expenditure Co-ordinator costs Professional consultation Travel & Subsistence Meeting costs Admin Expenses Miscellaneous exps Total Expenditure Net income over expenditure Bank balance 1/1/22 Bank balance 31/12/22 |
2022 9708.78 2221.72 11930.50 2425.00 4088.79 153.00 643.70 250.51 0.00 7,561.00 £ 4,369.50 £ 55,525.40 £ 59,894.90 £ correct |
2021 24541.51 |
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| 24541.51 140.00 900.00 0.00 129.30 172.68 0.00 |
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| 1341.98 23199.53 32325.87 55525.40 all correct |