## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** ## **From 1[st] January 2024 Period start date To 31[st] December 2024 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
between10 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|To provide advice, assistance, and organise
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.
•
Supporting their growth into full maturity as
individuals.
•
Encouraging them to contribute positively to
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 that they are satisfied they have complied with
their duty to ensure that the charity has undertaken
suitable activities 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|| |---|---|---| |Policy on grant making|Para 1.38|| |Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|| |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
The club's work has transformed the lives of its
members by increasing their confidence, broadening
their horizons, and reducing the risk of anti-social
behaviour. Feedback from parents and local schools
highlights improved attitudes, behaviour, and motivation
among the young people involved.
Beyond individual impact, the club has strengthened
community cohesion and reduced youth-related issues
in the area. It has fostered positive intergenerational
relationships, created opportunities for volunteering,
and promoted a culture of inclusion and mutual respect.
By equipping young people with life skills and a sense
of purpose, the club contributes to a safer, healthier,
and more engaged community.| ## **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** |**Financial Review**||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|Tuck Shop Stock £35
Current Account £5,766.98
Savings Account £7,669.59
Cash £100| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|The charity currently aims to maintain a minimum level
of reserves to ensure its continued existence and
operational stability. Expenditure levels are reviewed
regularly and adjusted accordingly, based on a forecast
of income and cash flow for the following six months. As
the charity grows, it is actively working to increase its
level of reserves to support future development and
sustainability.| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|None| |Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|None| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|None| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |||| |---|---|---| |The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|| |Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|| |A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|| |Other||| ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||This is a trust in which the trustees may only use income
or capital to benefit_The Escape Youth Club_, or for
purposes that are recognised as charitable in law.| |---|---|---| |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 governed by four Trustees, as
outlined in the founding deed of the charity. Trustees are
entrusted with the following legal duties:
**Legal Duties of Trustees**
•
Act in the charity's best interests
•
Manage the charity’s resources responsibly
•
Act with reasonable care and skill
**Exclusions**
An applicant**cannot**be considered for a Trustee role if
they:
•
Are under the age of 18_(legal requirement)_
•
Have an unspent conviction for an offence
involving dishonesty or deception_(legal_
_requirement)_
•
Are currently declared bankrupt, subject to
bankruptcy restrictions or an interim order, or have
an Individual Voluntary Agreement (IVA) with
creditors_(legal requirement)_
•
Are disqualified from being a company director
_(legal requirement)_
•
Have previously been removed as a Trustee by
either the Charity Commission or the High Court
due to misconduct or mismanagement_(legal_
_requirement)_
•
Have an irreconcilable conflict of interest with the
charity’s work
•
Are unable to embrace the values of the charity
•
Lack the expertise and skills required by the charity| ## **Essential & Desirable Criteria** ## **Independence** • Must act in a personal capacity, not as a representative of any group **Eligibility** |•|Must provide a signed declaration of willingness| |---|---| ||and eligibility to act as a Trustee| |**Preparation**|| |•|Demonstrates understanding of the need for prior| ||preparation for meetings| |**Commitment**|| |•|Willing to dedicate time to fulfill Trustee duties| ||during and between meetings| |**Values**|| |•|Willingness to embrace the values of The Escape| ||Youth Club| |**Skillset**|| |•|**Financial:**Understanding of management| ||accounts and budgets| |•|**Fundraising:**Awareness of the need for strategic| ||planning in fundraising| |•|**Organisational Development:**Understanding of| ||charity operations or willingness to learn| |•|**Charity Law:**Knowledge of Trustee duties and| ||responsibilities| |•|**Governance:**Familiarity with governance practices| |•|**Performance:**ReportstoChairannuallyon| ||performance andtraining.| |•|Willingness to learnandberesponsible for| ||owndevelopment| ## **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|**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if**
**not for whole**
**year **|**Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint**
**trustee (if any)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||KAREN TAYLOR|||CHAIR| ||ALIXANDRA BELL|||VICE CHAIR / SECRETARY| ||STUART HARVEY|||H&S AND FIRE WARDEN| ||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** Chair **Secretary, Chair, etc) Date** 24th October 25 **THE ESCAPE YOUTH CLUB** ## **CHARITY NUMBER 1190278** ## **BALANCE SHEET AT 31ST DECEMBER 2024** |**FIXED ASSETS**
Tangible Assets( IT Equipment)
Depreciation( 3 years from July 2020)
Tangible Assets( Phone)
Depreciation( 3 years from Jan 23))
Tangible Asset( Gazebo)
Depreciation( 3 years from Aug 22)
Tangible Asset( Laptops &Cases)
Depreciation( 3 years from Jan 23)
Total Fixed Assets
**CURRENT ASSETS**
Tuck Shop Stock
Current Account
Savings Account
Cash
**CURRENT LIABILITIES**
**NET ASSETS**
Funds brought forward Jan 22
Excess Income over Expenditure 2023
Excess Income over Expenditure Current Year
**Total Funds**|14,218.91
£
1,302.14
£|**Dec-24**
**Unrestricted Funds**
695.98
£
695.98
-£
-
£
599.00
£
399.33
-£
199.67
£
834.00
£
671.83
-£
162.17
£
1,737.76
£
1,158.51
-£
579.25
£
**941.09**
**£**
35.00
£
5,766.98
£
7,669.59
£
100.00
£
**13,571.57**
**£**
-
£
**14,512.66**
**£**
15,521.05
1,008.41
-£
**14,512.66**
**£**|5,244.44
£
8,974.47
£|**Dec-23**
**Unrestricted Funds**
695.98
£
695.98
-£
-
£
599.00
£
199.67
-£
399.33
£
834.00
£
393.83
-£
440.17
£
1,737.76
£
579.25
-£
1,158.51
£
**1,998.01**
**£**
35.00
£
5,838.18
£
7,589.87
£
60.00
£
**13,523.05**
**£**
-
£
**15,521.06**
**£**
14,218.91
£
1,302.14
£
**15,521.05**
**£**| |---|---|---|---|---| Signed ## **THE ESCAPE YOUTH CLUB CHARITY NUMBER 1190278 INCOME & EXPENDITURE FOR THE PERIOD 1ST JANUARY 2024- 31ST DECEMBER 2024** |**INCOME**
Donations /Fundraising
Grants
Tuck Shop
Subscriptions
Towards DBS Costs
Interest on Savings Account
Towards Activities
**EXPENDITURE**
Depreciation on FA for 12 months
Insurance
Activities
Website & IT
Phone
Card Skipper Subs
Tuck Shop
DBS Checks
Supplies
Rent
Training
Costs relating to Fundraising events
Other
**Excess Income Over Expenditure**|**2024**
2,001.16
4,500.00
500.00
985.00
157.68
79.72
851.51
9,075.07
1,056.93
378.96
2,293.68
14.40
72.00
263.16
941.00
225.60
566.13
3,200.00
0.00
420.00
651.62
10,083.48
**(1,008.41)**|**2023**
4,388.02
3,000.00
450.00
550.00
35.00
66.76
428.40
8,918.18
1,172.92
378.96
1,104.34
47.93
72.00
128.03
598.11
277.68
135.52
3,220.00
0.00
225.00
255.55
7,616.04
**1,302.14**| |---|---|---| **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** ## **NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS** The Accounts have been prepared from the receipts and payments on the bank statements, and any cash receipts and payments made over the period The depreciation of the IT Equipment has been calulated on a 36month basis the equipment is that brought between July 2020 and December 2023 The club are still not back in the Park Centre and are therefore still only running 1 day a week . They are incurring costs for rental of a storage unit for the equipment and also for the space they use for the meetings which is costing them approx £ 400 per month. They are using Grants that they received to help pay for this . Fundraising during the year has gone to provide activities for the young people. The club has a reasonably healthy bank balance at the begining of January , but a proportion of this they will need to pay their monthly rental costs until they are back in the Park Centre. The club anticipates being back into the Park Centre in the later half of 2025 when there is the possibility to increase their nights to 2 per week.