Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
Period start date from: 7[th] July 2020 To: 31[st] December 2021 Period end date
Charity name: THE ESCAPE YOUTH CLUB
Charity registration number: 1190278
Objectives and Activities
| SORP reference | ||
|---|---|---|
| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | To act as a resource for young people aged between 11 and 17 in the local area. |
| 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 |
Providing advice, assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities as a means of: Helping 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 contribute in a positive manner to the rest of society. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | The managing trustees of The Escape Youth Club confirm they are satisfied they have complied with their duty with regards to ensuring that the Charity has undertaken suitable works for the benefit of the public; as required by the Charity Commission |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers 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 | Created a safe space where the young people feel safe to talk about things. Resilience workshops Mental health & wellbeing Better social skills Being part of community events Kindness Campaign Working together Year 6 events and inflatables |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| 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 |
Financial Review
| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | |
|---|---|---|
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | It is the recommended policy of 'The Escape Youth Club' to hold at least the equivalent of six months general expenditure in reserve; such an amount would provide working capital to cover fluctuations in income and expenditure and meet emergency calls on cash, for example for emergency repairs. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | N/A |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 |
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
The charity’s principal sources of funds (including Para 1.47 any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any Para 1.46 social investment policy adopted A description of the principal Para 1.46 risks facing the charity Other
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
A trust where the trustees may only use income or capital to benefit The Escape Youth Club or purposes that are recognised as charitable in law |
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|---|---|---|
| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 |
Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | NON PROFIT 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 | The Escape Youth Club is made up of five Trustees. This is set out in the founding deed of the charity. Trustees are charged with the following legal duties: • act in your charity’s best interests • manage your charity’s resources responsibly • act with reasonable care and skill Exclusions Where the Applicant: • is under the age of 18 [legal requirement] • has an unspent conviction for an offence involving dishonesty or deception [legal requirement] • is currently declared bankrupt (or is subject to bankruptcy restrictions or an interim order) or has an individual voluntary agreement (IVA) with creditors [legal requirement] • is disqualified from being a company director [legal requirement] • has previously been removed as a trustee by either the Commission or the High Court due to misconduct or mismanagement [legal requirement] • has an irreconcilable conflict of interest with the work of the charity. • is unable to embrace the values of the charity. • would not be able to bring to the role the expertise and skills required by the charity Essential & Desirable Criteria Independent Acting in a personal capacity, not representing group Eligibility Signed declaration of willingness and eligibility to act as Trustee Preparation Shows understanding of need for prior preparation for meetings Commitment Committed to making time to carry out duties of Trustee at and in between meetings Values Willingness to embrace TEYC Charities’ values |
Skillset Financial Understands management accounts, budgets Fundraising Understands need for strategy to underpin Fundraising Organisational Development Demonstrates understanding of how charity operates [or commits to learn] Charity Law Understands duties and responsibilities of being a Trustee Governance Performance Reports to Chair annually on performance and training. Willingness to learn and be responsible for own development
Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | |
| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | |
| Other |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | THE ESCAPE YOUTH CLUB |
|---|---|
| Other name the charity uses | |
| Registered charity number | 1190278 |
| Charity’s principal address | 130 CHANCTONBURY ROAD BURGESS HILL WEST SUSSEX RH15 9HA |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
| 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 |
Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole **year ** |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| KAREN TAYLOR | CHAIR | |||
| ALIXANDRA BELL | VICE CHAIR | |||
| STUART HARVEY | H&S AND FIRE WARDEN | |||
| JULIE TIDBURY | SAFE GUARDING | |||
| PAULA HENLEY- CRAGG |
SAFE GUARDING | |||
– 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 if 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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date |
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|---|---|---|
| Karen Jane Taylor | ||
Chair |
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| 27/10/22 | ||
| 27/10/22 |
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THE ESCAPE YOUTH CLUB
1190278
CHARITY NUMBER
BALANCE SHEET AT 31ST DECEMBER 2021
Unrestricted Funds
| FIXED ASSETS Tangible Assets( IT Equipment) Depreciation( 3 years from July 2020) CURRENT ASSETS Tuck Shop Stock Current Account Savings Account Cash CURRENT LIABILITIES NET ASSETS Funds Prior to becoming Charity Excess Income over Expenditure Total Funds |
695.98 £ 347.99 -£ 347.99 £ 35.00 £ 3,798.24 £ 1,013.21 £ 50.00 £ 4,896.45 £ 0 5,244.44 £ 3,047.64 £ 2,196.80 £ 5,244.44 |
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THE ESCAPE YOUTH CLUB CHARITY NUMBER
1190278
INCOME & EXPENDITURE FOR THE PERIOD 7TH JULY 202 -31ST DECEMBER 2021
| INCOME | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Donations /Fundraising | £ | 2,839.36 |
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| Grants | £ | 4,748.20 |
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| Tuck Shop | £ | 150.00 |
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| Subscriptions | £ | 321.68 |
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| Towards DBS Costs | £ | 10.00 |
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| Interest on Savings Account | £ | 0.57 |
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| Other | £ | 144.36 |
£ | 8,214.17 |
| INCOME Donations /Fundraising Grants Tuck Shop Subscriptions Towards DBS Costs Interest on Savings Account Other |
2,839.36 £ 4,748.20 £ 150.00 £ 321.68 £ 10.00 £ 0.57 £ 144.36 £ 8,214.17 £ |
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| EXPENDITURE Depreciation on IT Equipment for 18 months Insurance Activities Website & IT Phone Membership Subscriptions Tuck Shop DBS Checks Supplies Rent Training Other EXCESS INCOME OVER EXPENDITURE |
347.99 £ 442.10 £ 1,034.97 £ 837.95 £ 108.00 £ 537.05 £ 450.42 £ 127.03 £ 261.51 £ 225.00 £ 1,000.00 £ 645.35 £ 6,017.37 £ 2,196.80 £ |