2025-07-31-accounts - Tyc (Thirsk Youth Club)

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Registered Charity Number: 1195274

TYC (Thirsk Youth Club) Charitable Incorporated Organisation ANNUAL REPORT For the year ending 31 July 2025

Annual Report | Year ending 31 July 2025

CONTENTS

Page

Charity Overview

Trustees’ Report

Independent Examiner’s Report

Statement of Financial Activities

Balance Sheet 10

Notes to the Accounts 11

Registered Charity Number: 1195274

Annual Report | Year ending 31 July 2025

CHARITY INFORMATION

For the year ending 31 July 2025

Charity Overview

Registered Charity Name: TYC (Thirsk Youth Club) Charity Number: 1195274 Principal Office Address: The Old Blacksmiths Blacksmiths Yard Market Place Thirsk North Yorkshire YO7 1ET Trustees: Jill Gillanders – Chair Kirsty Marie Lovell (joined August 2025) Anna Ward (joined April 2025) Deborah Peach Daniel Leonard (resigned September 2025) Jo Walker (resigned June 2025) Sara Ramon Moore (resigned August 2025)

Registered Charity Number: 1195274

Annual Report | Year ending 31 July 2025

TRUSTEES’ REPORT

For the year ending 31 July 2025

Introduction

This is the annual report for TYC (Thirsk Youth Club), a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales (registered number 1195274).

The main purpose of TYC is to provide a safe space for young people, aged 10-17, to socialise, engage in learning activities and have positive experiences.

The Trustees

The trustees who served the charity during the year were as follows:

Jill Gillanders – Chair
Kirsty Marie Lovell (joined August 2025)
Anna Ward (joined April 2025)
Deborah Peach
Daniel Leonard (resigned September 2025)
Jo Walker (resigned June 2025)
Sara Ramon Moore (resigned August 2025)

Background

TYC was founded in July 2021, to help young people aged 9-17 who are resident in Thirsk by providing them with a safe space to socialise and engage in learning activities. By doing so, TYC hopes to empower its young people to realise their potential and participate in society as responsible citizens who are valued within their community.

Objectives and Activities

TYC aims to keep children in Thirsk off the streets by consistently providing a safe space, optional activities, new opportunities and experiences, while intentionally building trusted relationships to support development of their socio-emotional skills, essential for them to successfully reach milestones in early adult life. Sessions include cooking, Xbox, pool, craft, football and visits from outside agencies on drug awareness, mental health, online safety, healthy eating etc. Volunteers have a trauma-aware approach, fostering open conversations and trust.

To achieve its objectives and purpose, TYC complete the following activities:

Hold three weekly youth club sessions for three age groups: primary school ages, school years 7-8 and school years 9+
Facilitate trips and outings for its young people to encourage team building, leadership qualities and trust

Structure, Governance and Management

TYC presently relies almost completely on volunteers. There are 14 registered volunteers, a freelance Youth Coordinator, and freelance Youthwork Assistants. All volunteers are required to complete the Safer Recruitment process. Each session requires at least one volunteer to be a qualified First Aider and some volunteers have undertaken this training.

The trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Trustees are appointed in accordance with the charity’s Constitution, further details of which are provided below:

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First Trustees

Apart from the first charity trustees, every trustee must be appointed by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees.

Subsequent Trustees

In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO.

Nominated Trustees

Up to 3 from Churches Together Thirsk. Thirsk Parishes; Salvation Army; Thirsk area Methodist Church; All Saints RC Church; Family Life Church Thirsk; Thirsk Quaker Meeting, (“the appointing body”) may appoint ONE charity trustee.

Appointment

Any appointment must be made at a meeting held according to the ordinary practice of the appointing body. Each appointment must be for a term of three years. The appointment will be effective from the later of the date of the vacancy; and the date on which the charity trustees or their secretary or clerk are informed of the appointment. The person appointed need not be a member of the appointing body.

A trustee appointed by the appointing body has the same duty under clause 9(1) as the other charity trustees to act in the way he or she decides in good faith would be most likely to further the purposes of the CIO.

Trustees meet monthly, and all decisions are reached by agreement. The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Achievements and Performance

It has been an amazing year of growth for TYC.

We continue to see strong demand for our services, with three sessions being held each week, each tailored to specific age groups. These sessions are divided by school years: 5-6, 7-8, and year 9 upwards, ensuring that we cater to the needs of our diverse age groups effectively.

We have always aspired to operate from our own premises so that we can expand our services and develop as an organisation. In July 2024 we started to explore the possibilities: viewing a few potential properties and looking at possible funding options.

During the Summer holidays we were fortunate to receive funding for 3 excellent trips: Surfing at Saltburn, Paddleboarding at Ellerton Lake nr Richmond, and Mountain Biking at Sutton Bank. We held our second successful Duck Race on August Bank Holiday, again attracting a good crowd from the local community.

We are delighted that more volunteers have joined the team. Their dedication, support and commitment are invaluable to the successful running of sessions and in maintaining the safe, welcoming atmosphere that youth club provides. We have three excellent Youth Volunteers (aged 15/16) who volunteer to support their DofE award and TYC encourage them to do North Yorkshire Youth’s Young Leader Award too.

In September 2024 we held our first Stakeholder meeting to discuss our proposed plan to rent The Old Blacksmiths in the Market Place. This was an enthusiastic meeting, with support from all including MP Kevin Hollinrake, Thirsk Town Council, NYY, NYC, local police, the landlord, and TYC parents. With such a positive result and with support from NYC to develop the proposal, TYC went ahead to secure the lease.

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Since April 2025 TYC has been operating from its new venue: The Old Blacksmiths, Blacksmiths Yard, Market Place, Thirsk YO7 1ET. It has taken several months to get the building equipped and ready for youth sessions, but we are extremely grateful for wonderfully generous support from local businesses, local joiners, electricians, handyman, pest controller and more!

Behaviour across all age groups has been variable. It’s taken time for us all to settle into the new venue and new session times. Volunteers and staff however continue to work at building those essential trusting relationships that we believe make all the difference in engaging with young people.

Thank you to all our wonderful volunteers and supporters who make our work possible. We are committed to expanding our services and continuing to meet the needs of young people in Thirsk. With ongoing community support and engagement, we look forward to another exciting year ahead.

Future Plans

Our future plans are to:

to employ staff (rather than freelance as now), especially a Centre Manager and have put in application to National Lottery for this.
To develop/expand our offer, in response to demand and need of young people in the community e.g. start a homework club, breakfast club, DAY-time youth club in school holidays
Explore how TYC can support some of the families we have come to know, and the challenges they face
Increase partnerships
Find corporate funders and other ways of diversifying our income

Reserves Policy

The charity’s reserves policy is to retain sufficient reserves to cover at least three months of core expenditure (£13,350). The current level of free reserves is lower than hoped, but is deemed satisfactory as this juncture.

Political Donations

TYC has no party-political affiliations and does not make political donations.

Financial Accounts

The accounts for the year ending 31 July 2025 have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Articles of Association and the Accounting and Reporting by Charities – Statement of Recommended Practice, applicable to all charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standards.

The charity’s bank account during the year was with Barclays Bank.

This year, donation income came primarily from general donations and gifts, and did not include any legacies or gifts from wills. Most of our income came from grant funding, most notably from the National Lottery Awards for All Fund, which granted us £15,000 of funding during the year and NYCC Localities, which granted us £10,000. We also earned a small amount of rental income from other organisations using our new premises. We expect this income to increase during the next financial year.

Overall, the charity generated a surplus of £35,599 for the year, however a substantial proportion of this relates to funding received at the end of the financial year that will go towards supporting activities in the 2025-26 financial year.

No Trustees have received any remuneration.

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Statement of trustees’ responsibilities

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

In preparing these accounts, the trustees are required to:

Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent, and
Prepare the accounts on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business.

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the charity’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Each of the persons who is a trustee at the date of approval of this report confirms that:

So far as each trustee is aware, there is no relevant information of which the independent reviewer is unaware, and
Each trustee has taken all steps that they ought to have taken as a trustee to make themselves aware of any relevant financial information that may have a material impact on the financial reports and to establish that the organisation’s independent reviewer is aware of that information.

Going Concern

The trustees have reviewed the reserves and TYC’s current obligations and have a reasonable expectation that TYC has adequate resources to continue in operational existence in the foreseeable future.

Signed on behalf of the board of trustees:

……………………………………………….. J ill Gillanders Chair of Trustees

Approved by the board on: ………… 21st November 2025 ………………….

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT For the year ending 31 July 2025

I report on the accounts of TYC (Thirsk Youth Club) CIO for the year ending 31 July 2025, which are set out on pages 9-13.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The charity’s trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act
To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charities Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items of disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view”, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act
To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act

Have not been met, or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

……………………………………………..

Nicola Ainscough FCA BSc Chartered Accountant Equilibrium Accountants Ltd 48 Goodramgate, York, YO1 7LF

14 October 2025

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES For the year ending 31 July 2025

Restricted Funds £ - 57,157 - - -	Unrestricted Funds £ 2,454 12,999 180 - -	Year to 31 July 2025 Total £	Year to 31 July 2024 Total £


		2,454	16,408
		70,156	-
		180	-
		-	-
		-	-
57,157 - 18,590 444	15,633 1,532 15,489 1,136	72,790	16,408



		1,532	1,755
		34,079	20,146
		1,580	-
19,034	18,157	37,191	21,901
38,123 108 -	(2,524) (108) 16,522	35,599	(5,493)
		-	-

		16,522	22,015
38,231	13,890	52,121	16,522

The notes on pages 11-13 form a part of these financial statements

A Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses is not required as all gains and losses are included in the Statement of Financial Activities.

There is no difference between the net income / (expenditure) for the period above and the historical cost equivalent. All activities are continuing.

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BALANCE SHEET

For the year ending 31 July 2025

ALANCE SHEET or the year ending 31 July 2025
Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets CURRENT ASSETS Stocks Prepayments Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year Net Current Assets / (Liabilities) Total Assets less Current Liabilities Creditors: Amounts falling due after more than one year Net Assets FUNDS 5/6 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total Funds	£ - - 41,693	As at 31 July 2025 £ 10,428 -
	41,693
		41,693
		52,121 -
		52,121
		13,890 38,231
		52,121

The notes on pages 11-13 form a part of these financial statements

Trustee benefits: advances, credit and guarantees

During the year no benefits, in the form of advances, credit and guarantees, were conferred upon trustees of the charity.

Guarantees and other financial commitments

During the year no guarantees or other financial commitments were made.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

The financial statements on pages 9-13 were approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by:

………………………………………..

Jill Gillanders Chair of Trustees

Date: 21st November 2025

Registered Charity Number: 1195274

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS For the year ending 31 July 2025

ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a) Statutory Information

TYC (Thirsk Youth Club) operates as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation that is registered in the UK with the Charities Commission, registration number 1195274.

b) Basis of preparation and assessment of going concern The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and on the receipts and payment basis.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity.

The principal accounting policies, which have been applied consistently in the period, are set out below.

c) Compliance with accounting standards

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011, the Accounting and Reporting by Charities for Smaller Entities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (Effective January 2015) – (Charities ‘SORP’ FRS 102)): the provisions of FRS 102 Section 1A – Small Entitles and other applicable accounting standards in the United Kingdom.

d) Funds structure Earmarked funds, as shown in the notes to the accounts, represent funds set aside by the trustees for use on specific projects. Amounts shown as Restricted Funds, on the Statement of Financial Activities and the Balance Sheet, represent funds donated for specific projects in accordance with the Charities Act definition.
e) Income recognition Revenue is recognised in respect of non-government, non-exchange transactions, donations and funds received for goods and services supplied during the financial period on receipt.

Government Grants are recognised using the accrual model.

f) Trustees’ remuneration and expenses During the year the trustees did not receive any remuneration or reimbursement of out-ofpocket expenses, as none were incurred.
g) Fixed Assets All fixed assets are capitalised and included, at cost, including any incidental expenses of acquisition.

Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets at rates calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows:

Computer Equipment: 20% straight line basis Electrical Equipment: 20% straight line basis Fixtures & Fittings: 10% reducing balance basis Plant & Machinery: 10% reducing balance basis

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2. INCOME

	Restricted Funds £	Unrestricted Funds £	Year to 31 July 2025 Total £	Year to 31 July 2024 Total £
Donations
General	-	2,454	2,454	2,739
Legacies
Gifts from Wills	-	-	-	-
Charitable Activities
Grants	57,157	12,999	70,156	13,669
Other Trading Activities
Venue hire	-	180	180	-
Other
Bank Interest Received	-	-	-	-
	57,157	15,633	72,790	16,408

3. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES

3. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
	Restricted Funds £	Unrestricted Funds £	Year to 31 July 2025 Total £	Year to 31 July 2024 Total £
Advertising	-	210	210	-
Activities Expenses	1,949	3,045	4,994	6,212
Maintenance	122	3,741	3,863	-
Equipment Expensed	103	687	790	2,305
Equipment Hire	20	189	209	-
Office Costs	876	75	951	734
Staff Costs	809	308	1,117	2,976
Rent	7,490	3,067	10,557	7,431
Legal and Professional Fees(incl. insurance)	6,587	4,167	10,754	488
Utilities	634	-	634	-
	18,590	15,489	34,079	20,146

4. OTHER

	Restricted Funds £	Unrestricted Funds £	Year to 31 July 2025 Total £	Year to 31 July 2024 Total £
Governance	-	-	-	-
Depreciation	444	1,136	1,580	-
	444	1,136	1,580	-

Registered Charity Number: 1195274

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5. FUNDS

5. FUNDS
	Restricted Funds £	Unrestricted Funds £	Year to 31 July 2025 Total £	Year to 31 July 2024 Total £
Unrestricted Fund
General	-	13,890	13,890	16,522
Earmarked	-	-	-	-
Restricted Fund
Awards for All	14,171	-	14,171	-
BBC Children in Need	5,000	-	5,000	-
NYCC Cooker	1,099	-	1,099	-
NYCC Localities	10,000	-	10,000	-
NY PCC	7,091	-	7,091	-
Thirsk Infant School Charity	870	-	870	-

	38,231	13,890	52,121	52,121

6. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS

	General Funds £	Earmarked Funds £	Restricted Funds £ -	Total Funds £
Intangible fixed assets	-	-		-
Tangible fixed assets	8,651	-	1,777	10,428
Current asset	5,239	-	36,454 -	41,693
Creditors: amounts fallingdue within oneyear	-	-		-
	13,890	-	38,231	52,121

Creditors: amounts fallingdue after oneyear	-	-	-	-

	13,890	-	38,231	52,121

Registered Charity Number: 1195274