Misbourne Area Youth MISBOURNE AREA YOUTH Charity Registration No: 1182783 TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT & FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31- MARCH 2024 CONTENTS Trustees, Annual Report Independent Examiner's Report Receipts and Payments Account Statement of A5set5 and Liabilities
The Trustees present their Annual Report for the year ended 31 March 2024 Reference and Admlnistrative Details Charitvs Name: Misbourne Area Youth Also known as MAY Reglstered Charity Number: 1182783 Correspondence address: c/0 Foxgloves, Honor End Lane, Prestwood Bucks HP16 9HG Trustees: Brenda Barker Michael Bennett Gillian Medford Colin Veysey Mana8ement Committee Members: Gillian Medford Ichairl Colin Veysey (Vice Chairman} Brenda Barker Mike Bennett (Treasurer) Christine Davy {SafeguardinfIrSt Aid) Barbara Rowett {Secretaryl Structure, Governance and Management MAY is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation- Foundation Model governed by a Constitution dated 18 March 2019 and registered with the Charities Commission on 3 April 2019. The affair5 of the charity are managed by the charity trustees elected at the Annual General Meetin8 in accordance with the Constitution Objectives and Activltles The objectives of the charity are.. To help and educate the young people of the Prestwood & Great Missenden area so as to develop their physical, mental and social capacities, that they may grow as individuals and responsible members of societV* and that their life opportunities may be enhanced. The charity aims to achieve the above objectives by promoting and supporbn8 yovth activities.
Achlevements and Performance l. For the first 6 months of the financial year IApril- October 231, the weekly after-school Youth Cafe sessions continued to run at the Misbourne school. This work was funded by a grant from The Rothschild Foundation which covered the cost of a service level agreement covering services of a professional youth worker for the 2023124 financial year. This work was again supported by MAY Trustees as well as MAY volunteers. Unfortunately, in October 2023, the Misbourne School elected to withdraw the use of its facilities durin8 the after-school period, explaining that it needed to reconsider the arrangement. Although attempts were made to work with the school to identify a suitable alternative time slot, by the end of this reporting period, no progress had been made. 2. Work continued on the Youth Needs Survey, with interim findings bein8 fed back to the Buckinghamshire Council - Mi5senden's Community Board IMCBI who had funded the research. A Focus Group update meetin8 attended by irbterest parties, contributor5 and repreSentaveS of local lyouth focussedl community groups took place in May 2023. The interim results were shared with attendees. The Youth Survey report was finalised in November 2023 and results made available to The MCB and via the Misbourne Area Youth website. In light of the interim survey findings and Focus Group feedback, but ahead of the finalisation of the Youth Survey report, MAY was invited by the MCB to put together 8rant applications for funding for two mlni- projetts- one for a pilot scheme aimed at making use of the Great Missenden Library for a "drop-in" youth cafe whilst the second was to formulate a "Freshers" style evenvbooklet at which young people of the area could receive information detailing local clubs/activities. Whi15t MAY was open to these suggestions, and continued to Ilaise with representatives of the MCB, it was reluctant to seek funding for "one-off, style events that involve capital expenditure but do not have the on- going local authority & communlty backing to develop them into ventures that the youn8 people of the area can rely on. Discussions with the MCB representadves continued along with work with local businesses and organisations regarding the develop a "Youth Hub" in Great Misssenden, which can be accessed by the young people of "The Missendens" area. 4. Regular MAY Management Committee meetings continue to take place to throughout the year, dealing with financial and administrative issue5 relating to the charity. These were attended by Trustees as well as Management Committee members, representatives from the Parish Council and local authority staff, as appropriate. Reserves Pollcy Although MAY doesn't have any property to maintain, so eliminating the need to hold funds in reserve to meet any unexpected related costs, MAY'S continuing aim in these uncertain times is to ensure that there are sufficient funds in reserve to maintain a youth provision in the area for a year in advance, to provide continuity.
Statement of Trustees. Responslbllltles The Trustees, along with the Management Committee, have ensured the preparation of the Trustees, Annual Report, the Receipts and Payments Account for the year ended March 31" 2024, and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31" March 2024 which adequately distinguishes any Restricted Funds. In the same way, the Trustee5 have ensured the keeping of proper accountin8 records, safe8uarding the assets of the charity and have taken reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Accounting Pollcy The Receipts and Payments account and the Statement of Assets and Liabilities have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis and have been checked by an independent examiner. Declaration The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustee5' Report above. signed on behalf of the charltls trustees Gillian Medford Ichair & Trustee) Brenda Barker (Trusteel ate
Indèpendent Examinevs Report Report to the Trustees of Misboume Area Youth IMAYI on the accounts of the year ended 31$1 March 2024. Respective Rosponsibilities of Trustees and Examiner The chanty's trustees a responsible for the preparation of accounts. The charities Conser that an audit is not required for the year under section 144 of the 2011 Charities Act (the Act), and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the Act., follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions gwen by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the Act,. and state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of the Independent Examlnerfs Statsment My examination was carried out in accordance wrth the General Diwtions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with these records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the Trustees conceming 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 lo those matters set out in the ststement below. Independent Examlnefs Statsmont In the course of my examination, no matter has come to my attention 1. which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material aspect. the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act,. to prepare accounts which accord with accounting ordS and comply the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been 1.. or 2. to whi¢h, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the ac¢ounts lo be reached. Signed Date Lyn Williams 'Ringwood' Kiln Road PrestWCx)d Buckinghamshire HP16 9DH
Misbourne Area Youth also known as MAY Re . Chari No. 1182783 Recei ts and Pa ments Account $t $t l April 2023 to 31 March 2024 Ez 2023.24 l. Recei ts RestrktÈd Funds Unrestrirted Funds 2022-2023 Total Fund5 Total Funds Grants Rothschild Foundation Sweet Charitv Buck5 Council for Youth Survev Bucks Council for Radio Event 55 Total Receipts 1,460 6,000 7,460 12.095 Restrirted Fund mènts Unrestricted Fund ments 2.Pa ments: 2023-2024 2022-2023 Pa Pa Action4Youth subscription Youth Café Radio Event Insurance Volunteers expenses Telephone & Internet Hire of Village Hall for special meeting Website hosting Youth Survey Hire of Community Centre Sundries iio iio 100 57 3.151 3,208 5,029 943 234 216 70 17 70 65 150 Iso Total Payments 57 3,715 3,772 13,990 Net of payments/receipts 1.*103 -1.895 Cash funds last year end -IA13 8.136 6.733 8.628 Cash funds thls year end 10,421 10,421 6,733
Misbourne Area Youth also known as MAY Re Chari No. 1182783 Statement of Asset and Liabilltles As at 31st March 2024 Cash Funds Restrithed Funds Total Fund5 31" March 2024 Unrestricted Funds Total Funds 31" March 2023 Bank deposit account Bank current account IOA21 IOA21 6.733 Totals 10421 10,421 6.733 Assets Retalned for the Charitys Own Use As at 3110312024 None Declaration The Trustees declare that they have approved the Account5 above. Signed on behalf of the charitvs trustees Gillian Medford ITrusteel Colin Veysey (Trusteel .Date