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2025-03-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1187451 (England and Wales)

THE SYLVIA BEAUFOY CENTRE

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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THE SYLVIA BEAUFOY CENTRE

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Mr N Bathe Mr S Lewis Mr A Carrington Mr T H Compton BSc MICFor Ms E A Sneller MSc Ms E P Lintill Charity number 1187451 Registered office The Sylvia Beaufoy Centre Midhurst Road Petworth West Sussex England GU28 0ET Independent examiner Oliver Read FCCA ACA James Todd & Co Limited Drayton House Drayton Lane Chichester West Sussex England PO20 2EW

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CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 4
Independent examiner's report 5
Statement of financial activities 6 - 7
Balance sheet 8
Notes to the financial statements 9 - 19

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THE SYLVIA BEAUFOY CENTRE

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and "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)" (effective 1 January 2019).

Objectives and activities

  1. To help children and young people, up to the age of 18 living in Petworth and surrounding parishes, especially but not exclusively through leisure time activities, so as to develop their capabilities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society.

  2. To act as a resource for young people by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities as a means of:

  3. a. Advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals

  4. a. Advancing education

  5. a. Relieving unemployment

  6. b. Providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people living in the area of benefit who have need by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, poverty or social and economic circumstances with a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons.

Public benefit

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Activities

The Centre aims to be a welcoming and vibrant meeting place for young people aged 9 to 18 from Petworth and the surrounding villages. The Centre has provided the following activities throughout the year:

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Numbers have remained constant throughout the year, but higher than last year. The Summer Term/Summer Programme (2024) attendance (footfall) was 2,142, Autumn Term (2024) it was 1,762, and Spring Term (2025) it was 1,428. This gave a total footfall of 5,332 for the 2024-25 financial year.

Youth Workers at the Centre incorporate a mix of informal education and recreation through open drop-in sessions and structured, positive activities, all aimed at improving the lives of the young people of Petworth and the wider rural area. We work with and alongside other local agencies and organisations to ensure the best possible outcomes for young people through our planned and structured programme. Staff continue to work one to one with young people who need extra help, providing mentoring, signposting and referrals for specialist help.

Free entry is offered to the majority of sessions run throughout the year, with activities available to anyone regardless of background or income. There have been some small contributory charges to additionally planned activities, but we always highlight that affordability is not a barrier to inclusion.

Over the course of the year, young people attending the Centre have participated in activities and workshops which have promoted healthy eating, life skills, team-working and encouraging well-being through reducing anxiety and improving mental health. Young people are encouraged and supported to make positive contributions to the youth club and to the local community through organising club events, fundraising and volunteering. We have had a number of our Duke of Edinburgh Award participants volunteering in the local community.

Following the successful launch as a Duke of Edinburgh Award programme provider in January 2021, the fifth cohort of DofE participants have successfully finished Bronze and Silver level awards. We have 49 young people participating in the programme this year across Gold, Silver and Bronze levels. The programme is continuing with a new cohort in September 2025 across all three levels.

Our members have also been involved with The Greenpower Electric Car Project funded by a number of sponsors including HWM Aston Martin, Classics on Track for Children, and Fiskens Historic Automobiles. The project involves young people building and developing electric cars and taking part in team activities, as well as entering a number of races organised by the Greenpower Education Trust. At the end of the 2024 season, we had four cars. Our team took part in the International Greenpower final at Goodwood in October 2024, competing with other teams from around the world. Our cars finished in 18[th] , 42[nd] , 43[rd] and 49[th] position out of a field of c.80 cars. Over the course of the winter one new car was built and the older kit car was developed to enter the older F24+ category (ages 16-25). We are currently the only youth club-based team consistently represented in the Greenpower races.

Our organisation has safeguarding policies and procedures in place to ensure that every child, regardless of their age, gender, religion or ethnicity, is protected from harm. Safeguarding Training for Staff, Volunteers and Trustees is updated regularly and DBS checks completed every 3 years.

In addition to our core sessions, we received funding from the Hyde group to provide support to younger children. We have used this funding to take over the running of the Toddler Time group (previously operated by the Petworth Community Church). We have appointed a part-time Toddler Time Lead who manages the weekly Tuesday morning sessions during the term-time.

Our organisation has safeguarding policies and procedures in place to ensure that every child, regardless of their age, gender, religion or ethnicity, is protected from harm. Safeguarding Training for Staff, Volunteers and Trustees is updated regularly and DBS checks completed every 3 years.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Financial review

Reserves policy

The policy of the Charity is to plan never to be in debt and to have sufficient funds in advance to cover all known contingencies. We are now in a stable period post-covid, therefore the minimum level of reserves has been set by the Trustees at 6 months committed operational expenditure.

Principal funding sources

There is no longer any statutory funding for youth club activities. Instead, we rely entirely upon voluntary contributions, grant applications and our own fundraising. Our current activities have been supported financially by individual gifts and donations, grants from other local trusts and organisations, and grant funding for specific projects and activities. We receive regular monthly donations from the LocalGiving Scheme. We are registered for Gift Aid with HMRC.

During 2024/2025 we received specific grants/funding from The National Lottery, The Hyde Foundation, Sussex Community Foundation, HWM Aston Martin, Fiskens Historic Automobiles, Classics on Track for Children, BBC Children in Need, Chichester District Council, Petworth Town Council, English Woodlands Timber, Petworth Community Church Legacy Fund, Petworth Chorus, Lurgashall Parish Council, Tillington Parish Council, and the Leconfield Singers. We also benefitted from donations from local families and Trusts.

Investment policy

The Constitution authorises the Trustees to make and hold investments using the general funds of the Charity. The Trustees are satisfied with the performance of the Investment Fund over the year but are mindful of the need for careful monitoring and review. A general review of the investment was undertaken this year by CPN.

Major risks

The Trustees are mindful of their responsibilities in risk management and regularly review the major risks and ensure appropriate policies are in place to mitigate those risks. Appropriate insurance has been secured to cover risks which it is envisaged could occur in the course of running the activities. Insurance is provided by Ansvar and includes an appropriate level of employer's and public liability insurance.

Plans for future periods

The Charity is always seeking to improve the service offering to young people and the community. As well as developing activities and new opportunities, improvements to the facilities are essential to maintain and fully utilise the space within the Centre. The following are projects that the Charity have planned:

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Structure, governance and management

On 20 January 2020, the Trustees registered a new Charitable Incorporated Organisation "The Sylvia Beaufoy Centre" (Charity no: 1187451), with the Charities Commission for England and Wales. The Sylvia Beaufoy Centre took over all of the activities and assets of the Petworth Youth Association (Charity no: 305403), in line with the objects and stipulations of the existing Trust Deed dated 7 May 1962. The legal requirements of this transfer were completed on 20 July 2022.

At the close of the financial year there were six Trustees acting on the Charity's behalf:

The registered office of the Charity is: The Sylvia Beaufoy Centre, Midhurst Road, Petworth, West Sussex GU28 0ET.

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £1 in the event of a winding up.

Organisational structure

At the end of the financial year, we had 3 full-time and 5 part-time paid workers (equivalent to 3.56 FTE employees).

The three full time roles are:

In addition, there are five part-time Sessional Youth Workers, and a part-time cleaner (who is also a Sessional Youth Worker).

The Trustees meet at bi-monthly intervals to discuss the current position of the charity and action on strategic and legal matters, governance and finance. Decisions, including the appointment of Trustees, are taken by consensus and, as necessary, by formal majority vote. Trustees will meet informally with anyone becoming a Trustee and relevant policies are provided.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

.............................. Ms E P Lintill Trustee 08 / 07 / 2025 Date: .............................................

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF THE SYLVIA BEAUFOY CENTRE

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Sylvia Beaufoy Centre (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011.

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of FCCA ACA, which is one of the listed bodies.

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with the relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn. I understand that this has been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and 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 financial statements to be reached.

Oliver Read FCCA ACA

James Todd & Co Limited Drayton House Drayton Lane Chichester West Sussex PO20 2EW England

09 / 07 / 2025 Dated: .........................

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THE SYLVIA BEAUFOY CENTRE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
funds
general
designated
2025
2025
2025
Notes
£
£
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
3
36,753
-
332,752
Charitable activities
4
4,430
-
-
Other trading activities
5
10,354
-
-
Investments
6
3,290
-
-
Total income
54,827
-
332,752
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
7
83,340
-
181,597
Total expenditure
83,340
-
181,597
Net gains/(losses) on investments
12
5,103
-
-
Net income/(expenditure)
(23,410)
-
151,155
Transfers between funds
7,996
(7,996)
-
Net movement in funds
9
(15,414)
(7,996)
151,155		 Total
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
funds
general
designated
2025
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
369,505
50,138
-
244,264
4,430
2,813
-
-
10,354
9,658
-
-
3,290
1,480
-
-
387,579
64,089
-
244,264
264,937
58,431
-
189,518
264,937
58,431
-
189,518
5,103
12,107
-
-
127,745
17,765
-
54,746
-
(227,280)
224,538
2,742
127,745
(209,515)
224,538
57,488		 Total
2024
£
294,402
2,813
9,658
1,480
308,353
247,949
247,949
12,107
72,511
-
72,511

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THE SYLVIA BEAUFOY CENTRE

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
funds
general
designated
2025
2025
2025
Notes
£
£
£
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2024
68,259
224,538
84,522
Fund balances at 31 March 2025
52,845
216,542
235,677		 Total
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
funds
general
designated
2025
2024
2024
2024
£
£
£
£
377,319
277,774
-
27,034
505,064
68,259
224,538
84,522		 Total
2024
£
304,808
377,319

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
14
Investments
15
Current assets
Debtors
16
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
17
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
18
Unrestricted funds - general
20
Unrestricted funds - designated
19		 2025
£
5,813
241,700
247,513
(6,791)		 £
128,798
135,544
264,342
240,722
505,064
235,677
52,845
216,542
505,064		 2024
£
3,794
139,280
143,074
(4,985)		 £
108,789
130,441
239,230
138,089
377,319
84,522
68,259
224,538
377,319

08 / 07 / 2025 The financial statements were approved by the trustees on .........................

..............................

Ms E P Lintill Trustee

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

The Sylvia Beaufoy Centre is a charity registered with the Charity Commission of England and Wales, number 1187451. The Charity is governed by a Trust Deed dated 20 January 2020 as detailed in the Trustees' Report.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the 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)" (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the trustees for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted 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 to the financial statements.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, 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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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive 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 direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between 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 Tangible 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 residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold land and buildings 50 years straight line
Fixtures and fittings 25 years straight line
Computers 5 years straight line
Motor vehicles 5 years straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

1.8 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.9 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.10 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities 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 financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, 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.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at 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 method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations 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 financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.11 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

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 to 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 current and future periods.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

3 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
£
£
Donations and gifts
36,753
-
Grants
-
332,752
36,753
332,752
Grants
Greenpower project
-
16,488
Youth cafe
-
1,500
Youthwork training
-
2,795
Staffing
-
159,390
Summer opening
-
12,698
Duke of Edinburgh
-
19,591
Evolve
-
700
Building improvements
-
119,590
-
332,752		 Total
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
2024
£
£
£
36,753
50,138
-
332,752
-
244,264
369,505
50,138
244,264
16,488
-
29,221
1,500
-
1,001
2,795
-
4,500
159,390
-
149,182
12,698
-
17,456
19,591
-
9,504
700
-
9,740
119,590
-
23,660
332,752
-
244,264		 Total
2024
£
50,138
244,264
294,402
29,221
1,001
4,500
149,182
17,456
9,504
9,740
23,660
244,264

4 Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Coffee bar
Sale of goods 4,430 2,813
Income from other trading activities
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Fundraising events 3,479 2,036
Other income 6,875 7,622
Other trading activities 10,354 9,658

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

6 Income from investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Interest receivable 3,290 1,480
7 Expenditure on charitable activities
Charitable Charitable
activities activities
2025 2024
£ £
Direct costs
Staff costs 143,840 137,013
Depreciation and impairment 9,790 8,501
Events and activities 72,867 77,267
Rates and water 610 784
Insurance 3,710 3,225
Light and heat 2,196 4,217
Cleaning 2,063 1,392
Repairs and maintenance 12,906 2,165
Printing, postage and starionery 1,012 1,150
Telephone 1,056 1,126
Motor running expenses 7,818 3,754
Sundry expenses 3,101 2,700
260,969 243,294
Share of support and governance costs (see note 8)
Governance 3,968 4,655
264,937 247,949
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general 83,340 58,431
Restricted funds 181,597 189,518
264,937 247,949

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

8
Support costs allocated to activities
Governance costs
Analysed between:
Charitable activities
Governance costs comprise:
Audit fees
Legal and professional
9
Net movement in funds
The net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting):
Fees payable for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets		 2025
£
3,968
3,968
2025
£
3,933
35
3,968
2025
£
3,933
9,790		 2024
£
4,655
4,655
2024
£
4,620
35
4,655
2024
£
4,620
8,501

10 Trustees

The trustees did not receive any remuneration during the year. The charity paid for the insurance premiums to indemnify the Trustees from any loss arising from neglect or default of the Trustees or management committee.

11 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Employment costs
Wages and salaries		 2025
Number
3
2025
£
143,840		 2024
Number
3
2024
£
137,013

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

12 Gains and losses on investments

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
Gains/(losses) arising on: £ £
Revaluation of investments 5,103 12,107

13 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

14 Tangible fixed assets

Freehold land
and buildings
Fixtures and
fittings
Computers Motor vehicles
£
£
£
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024
138,249
29,950
10,034
18,654
Additions
-
29,799
-
-
At 31 March 2025
138,249
59,749
10,034
18,654
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
70,260
699
5,946
11,193
Depreciation charged in the year
2,715
1,794
1,550
3,731
At 31 March 2025
72,975
2,493
7,496
14,924
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
65,274
57,256
2,538
3,730
At 31 March 2024
67,989
29,251
4,088
7,461		 Total
£
196,887
29,799
226,686
88,098
9,790
97,888
128,798
108,789

15 Fixed asset investments

Listed
investments
£
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2024 & 31 March 2025 130,441
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025 130,441
At 31 March 2024 130,441

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

16
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income		 2025
£
3,206
2,607
5,813		 2024
£
1,954
1,840
3,794

17 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income		 2025
£
3,112
952
6
2,721
6,791		 2024
£
-
1,763
575
2,647
4,985

18 Restricted 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 to how they may be used.

At 1 April 2024 Incoming Resources Transfers At 31 March
resources expended 2025
£ £ £ £ £
Greenpower Project 13,455 16,488 (17,629) - 12,314
Youth Cafe 2,604 1,500 (744) - 3,360
Youthwork Training 1,728 2,795 (3,242) - 1,281
Staffing 23,628 159,390 (128,198) - 54,820
Summer Opening - 12,698 (12,363) - 335
Duke of Edinburgh 4,860 19,591 (13,885) - 10,566
Evolve 14,754 700 (636) - 14,818
Building Improvements 22,383 119,590 (4,364) - 137,609
Bikes 1,110 - (536) - 574
84,522 332,752 (181,597) - 235,677

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18 Restricted funds (Continued)
Previous year: At 1 April 2023 Incoming Resources Transfers At 31 March
resources expended 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Greenpower Project 11,325 29,221 (27,091) - 13,455
Youth Cafe 2,533 1,001 (930) - 2,604
Youthwork Training 1,529 4,500 (4,301) - 1,728
Staffing 1,595 149,182 (127,149) - 23,628
Summer Opening - 17,456 (20,198) 2,742 -
Duke of Edinburgh 2,711 9,504 (7,355) - 4,860
Evolve 5,316 9,740 (302) - 14,754
Building Improvements - 23,660 (1,277) - 22,383
Bikes 2,025 - (915) - 1,110
27,034 244,264 (189,518) 2,742 84,522

Greenpower Project

Sponsorship of our Greenpower racing cars and the respective team activities.

Youth Café

Teaching young people how to cook.

Youthwork Training

Training costs for staff and volunteers who undertake with with young people.

Staffing

Specific donations given to enable the staffing of the centre.

Summer Opening

Our summer programme, which includes our residential and day trips during the summer school holidays.

Duke of Edinburgh

Costs relating to our Duke of Edinburgh Award Programme.

Evolve

Costs relating to our Evolve Youth Club (club for primary school ages 9-11).

Building Improvements

Specific gifts and expenditure related to the improvement and development of the building.

Bikes

Mountain biking sessions where we take a group of young people on biking trips.

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19 Unrestricted funds - designated

These are unrestricted funds which are material to the charity's activities.

At 1 April 2024 Transfers At 31 March
2025
£ £ £
Six months costs 70,000 - 70,000
Building improvements 75,000 - 75,000
Tangible assets 79,538 (7,996) 71,542
224,538 (7,996) 216,542
Previous year: At 1 April 2023 Transfers At 31 March
2024
£ £ £
Six months costs - 70,000 70,000
Building improvements - 75,000 75,000
Tangible assets - 79,538 79,538
- 224,538 224,538

Six months costs

To cover six months worth of running costs to ensure the continued services of the Charity.

Building improvements

This is match funding to cover the cost of improvements to the building whilst continuing the aims of the Charity.

Tangible assets

Relates to the value of the assets held by the Charity with which it carries out its activities and are therefore not available for general use. Other than fixtures and fittings, which are a restricted fund for building improvements. This figure is held within note 14, Tangible fixed assets.

20 Unrestricted 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 April 2024 Incoming Resources TransfersGains and losses TransfersGains and losses At 31 March
resources expended 2025
£ £ £ £ £ £
General funds 68,259 54,827 (83,340) 7,996 5,103 52,845

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20 Unrestricted funds (Continued)
Previous year: At 1 April 2023 Incoming Resources TransfersGains and losses At 31 March
resources expended 2024
£ £ £ £ £ £
General funds 277,774 64,089 (58,431) (227,280) 12,107 68,259
21 Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds
general designated
2025 2025 2025 2025
£ £ £ £
At 31 March 2025:
Tangible assets - 71,542 57,256 128,798
Investments - 135,544 - 135,544
Current assets/(liabilities) 52,845 9,456 178,421 240,722
52,845 216,542 235,677 505,064
Unrestricted Unrestricted Restricted Total
funds funds funds
general designated
2024 2024 2024 2024
£ £ £ £
At 31 March 2024:
Tangible assets - 79,538 29,251 108,789
Investments - 130,441 - 130,441
Current assets/(liabilities) 68,259 14,559 55,271 138,089
68,259 224,538 84,522 377,319

22 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).

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