2023-03-31-accounts - Choices Youth Support

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From April 22 Period start date To Period end date

April 23

Charity name: Choices Youth Support

Charity registration number:1189783

Objectives and Activities

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Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	The object[s] of the CIO is to promote the relief of those in need, by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or another disadvantage (a)To advance in life and relieve needs of young people through: The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life; (b) Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities, and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals. To help young people, 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.
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	To act as a resource for young people up to the age of 19 living in Greater Manchester by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities as a means of: (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; (b) advancing education; (c) relieving unemployment; (d) 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
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	All trustees have abided by the Charity commission guidance as set out in the CIO governing document.

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Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	n/a
Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	n/a
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	6 Volunteers have been recruited to assist the Charity in delivering high quality programmes. They are supported within their role and are able to access relevant training and development.
Other		n/a

Achievements and Performance

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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	We have supported 128 children and young people to develop new skills and to give them a better chance in life. This has been through a range of developmental programmes working mainly around mental health and wellbeing. There has also been a focus on ensuring learning and development has been considered. We have delivered a range of outreach programmes where support has been provided to children who have experienced domestic violence and worked alongside agencies to minimise further risk of harm or abuse.

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	We have delivered the following programmes to 128 children age 10-18 years of age from socially excluded backgrounds: 3- First aid courses 6- Mental health awareness programmes 21 -Therapeutic anger management sessions 6 -life skills programmes covering career opportunities and engagement in educational activities.
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	We have secured some funding although this has been challenging this year due to various factors and higher expectations from funders. We have just applied for a further pot of funding that will hopefully be a catalyst for next year.
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	Grant allocation has been challenging although we have applied to various awarding bodies and have a volunteer fundraiser in place which will assist us.
Other		n/a

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	Grants applied for secured - £21,500 Carried over - £274.00 Expenditure-£14726
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	We have no reserves although awaiting for a grant to be agreed which will enable us to sustain the position. We run with volunteers and will be able to run if the grants are not agreed.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	0
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	Grants have been applied for.
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	0
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	We have a plan to complete charity events to raise funds and have applied to a range of companies and grant makers. We have a dedicated volunteer grant fundraiser who will be working on this with the trustees.

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Grants and fundraising by volunteers
Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted	Para 1.46	n/a
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	Funding is a concern although we have applied for a few grants and have a more robust approach to souring grants. We have recruited a volunteer grant and fundraiser who will be supporting us with this.
Other		n/a

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:		Foundation model constitution
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25
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 trustees	Para 1.25	Trustees are elected by existing trustees agreeing there is a need for recruitment. This is managed by a clear process after advertising. We would then short list if they meet the criteria and have the necessary skill set and then offer an interview. There is a vetting process in place and to confirm they have not been disqualified, and references are obtained prior to interview. A check will be undertaken from the DBS service. An interview is then undertaken by the trustees in place and a set of questions agreed. The potential trustee will receive a copy of the governing document and CIO. If successful they will be appointed by letter a place on the board. They will need to sign and return the letter of acceptance and attend the first board meeting. All members of staff and auditors will be notified of the appointment.
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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	CIO governing documents Health and safety policy Induction policy DBS Safeguarding policy and training Core training as a Trustee
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51	Trustees x 3 Volunteers x 6 and recruiting
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	None
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Reference and Administrative details

Charity name	Choices Youth Support
Other name the charity uses	n/a
Registered charity number	1189783
Charity’s principal address	6 Rayleigh Close Radcliffe Manchester M26 1RL

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 (ifany)
Rosheen O’Byrne	Trustee	2022-2023	Choices Youth support trustees
Noeleen Bailey	Trustee	2022-2023	Choices Youth support trustees
Danielle Harwood	Trustee	2022-2023	Choices Youth support trustees

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved Director name n/a

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name	Dates acted if not for whole year
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets n/a held in this capacity

Name and objects of the n/a charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for n/a safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

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Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

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Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

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Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

D. Harwood Signature(s) R. O’Byrne Danielle Harwood Full name(s) Rosheen O’Byrne Position (eg Secretary, Treasurer Secretary Chair, etc) Date 27.11.23

	Choices youth support	Choices youth support	Choices youth support	1189783
	For the period from	Period start date 4/5/2022	To	Period end date 3/31/2023

Section A Receipts and payments

Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts 15,000 - - - - - - - 15,000 - - Sub total - Total receipts 15,000 A3 Payments Holistic therapies delivery - rent for sessions - administration - resources - - - - - - Sub total - - - Sub total - Total payments - Net of receipts/(payments) 15,000 A5 Transfers between funds - A6 Cash funds last year end - Cash funds this year end 15,000 Unrestricted funds to the nearest £ *Sub total*(Gross income for AR) A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table)	to the nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Restricted funds	to the nearest £ Endowment funds	Total funds to the nearest £ 15,000 - - - - - - - 15,000 - - - 15,000 - - - - - - - - - - 15,000 - - 15,000	Last year to the nearest £
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Categories B1 Cash funds B2 Other monetary assets B3 Investment assets B5 Liabilities B4 Assets retained for the charity’s own use Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees	Details Details Details Details Details Signature R. O'Byrne *Total cash funds* (agree balances with receipts and payments account(s))	to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - Agreement Error OK to nearest £ to nearest £ - - - - - - - - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - Cost (optional) - - - - - - - - - - - - - - Print Name Rosheen O'Byrne Danielle Harwood Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which asset belongs Fund to which liability relates Amount due (optional)	to nearest £ Endowment funds
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			Date of approval
	R. O'Byrne	Rosheen O'Byrne	27.11.23
		Danielle Harwood	27.11.23