## YOU MATTER ## Charity Registration No: 1194554 ## Trustee’s Annual Report ## January 2025-December 2025 You Matter Charity continues to see to the needs of the Meridan (Watford) Community. With our Charity shop, based in the heart of the Meridan, we can identify what support/help the community may need, we do this by developing relationships with our community and by being a listening ear to those who want to talk. From our charity shop we provide pre-loved good quality clothing, furniture and household goods at affordable prices We continue to have a Hub space where people come in for a free cup of coffee/tea/biscuits and during the winter months we offer hot soup and a warm space for people to sit down and chat with others. This has been of great benefit, especially for those who are isolated. The community can pick up general information from our leaflet dispenser i.e. : managing finances, mental health, what’s on etc. Supported by Wenzel Bakery, we continued to provide food (bread, hot pastries, cakes, sandwiches etc) to local families and the elderly. We deliver to their homes which makes it easier for them as well as keeping matters private. Some people are understandably embarrassed to go to food banks, this way makes things more confidential. We continue to support a local church once a week by providing food, sleeping bags, clothing etc, for the homeless in Watford. We work in partnership with the local Family Centre and help to provide families in crisis with free bedding, food and household items. From the shop, due to communicating with our locals and building up relationships, we pick up on families that live below the belt and provide them with food parcels as and when needed. We continue to work with Hertfordshire Youth Services providing placements for work experience for young people. We also work with the local schools providing opportunities for children who choose to do voluntary work under the scheme ‘Duke of Edinburgh’ Over the Christmas period, from our shop, we gave away food parcels, boxes of chocolates, mince pies, children’s books and Wenzel’s produce, to our local community. The You Matter Charity Shop has become a vital part of the local community. It is more than just a retail space; it provides a welcoming environment where people can enjoy a conversation, purchase quality clothing, and seek advice or support. Where we are unable to provide direct assistance, we signpost individuals to the appropriate organisations and services. We have developed strong relationships with the local council, the Mayor, and local councillors, enabling us to work collaboratively in supporting the needs of our community. You Matter will continue to service the local community for the coming year 2026. ## Trustee’s Androulla Best – Trustee/chair Kathy Stewart - Trustee Alice Watson - Trustee Emma Labbett – Trustee 30 June 2026 ## **FINANCIAL SUMMARY** ## **CHARITY NAME Charity Registration Number** ## YOU MATTER ## 1194554 Charity Registered iin England & Wales 20 May 2021 ## Accounting Period 01 Jan 2025 - 31 Dec 2025 |**Income**
**Expenditure**|**2025**
**2024**
Jan - Dec
Jan - Dec
Sales
26,516
36,335
Donations
188
7,800
Government Grants
0
3,500
Interest Income
Income Earned from Other Activities
777
0
TOTAL INCOME
27,480
47,635
Rent
0
24,076
Rates
1,069
487
Utilities
1,601
1,269
Insurance
307
499
Advertising
0
2,430
Staff Expenses
17,100
18,000
Property Maintenance
0
0
Accountancy Fees
300
250
Legal Fees
0
0
Other Business Expenditures
1,830
13,416
TOTAL EXPENDITURE
22,206
60,427
SURPLUS INCOME / (DEFICIT)
5,274
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