## The Heath Youth Club ## Chairperson’s Annual Report Year-End Review and Future Outlook ## Introduction As the Chairperson’s of the Heath Youth Club, Upton by Chester it is our privilege to present to you the annual report for the past year. This report encapsulates our achievements, challenges, and proposes our direction for the forthcoming year. Our journey has been marked by the significant efforts and collective dedication of our Trustees and staff, driving us towards developing a vibrant and inclusive environment for our youth club members. ## Membership and Participation The membership and participation of our members has been affected by difficulties we initially faced with both the retention and recruitment of both trustees and staff. This meant during the early part of the year the club was unable to open because of lack of qualified and suitably experienced staff, Having, now recruited staff and new trustees the Youth Club is now operating on a far more stable basis. This year, our club has had a stable membership and active participation. Our membership has a current maximum of 15 young people who consistently attend Youth Club on a weekly basis. ## Key Achievements ## Programmes and Events We successfully organize on a weekly basis a range of activities, which includes participation in group activities including. - Table Tennis - Pool - Play station. - Arts and Crafts ## Financial Overview Our financial health remains reasonably stable. However, as the trustees believe we need to increase Youth Club membership we need to identify new grant sources and other funding opportunities, which the trustees are now exploring. ## Challenges and Solutions Despite our successes, we encountered several challenges: - The lack of staff disrupted to our in-person activities. However, this has now been resolved, we will be recruiting additional people which will help to ensure we continue to operate on a more consistent basis, - Resource Constraints: Limited staff resources sometimes affected our ability to open and provide a safe and consistent service to our members. ## Future Plans Looking ahead, we have ambitious plans to expand our reach and impact: By - Increase membership of the Youth Club by greater engagement with the community and wider promotion of the activities of the Youth Club - Development of long-term plans and programmes of activities after undertaking consultation with club members, parents and other people, groups or bodies active in our community. - Strengthened Community Engagement: We aim to deepen our ties with the local community through collaborative projects and increased outreach activities. - Looking for opportunities for grant funding or sponsorship from businesses and others active with our community ## Conclusion In conclusion, this year has been one of challenges, learning, and resilience. Our achievements are a testament to the collective efforts of our trustees, volunteers, and supporters. As we move forward, I am confident that we will continue to make a positive difference in the lives of our youth and the broader community. Thank you for your unwavering support and dedication. ROD LEE, CHAIR OF THE TRUSTEES The Heath Youth Cub, Upton ## **The Heath Youth Club STATEMENT OF ANNUAL ACTIVITIES** for the year ended 31st March 2024 |Notes
**Income from:**
Retained Earnings Brought Forward
Donations
Fundraising activities
**Total**
**Expenditure on:**
Advertising
Bank charges
Depreciation
Dues and subscriptions
Equipment
Insurance
Legal and professional fees
Licences and fees
Miscellaneous
Recruitment
Supplies
Training
Travel
Wages
**Total resources expended**
**Net income / (expenditure)**|**2024**
£
**15,619**
**3,338**
**240**| |---|---| ||**19,198**| ||**(207)**
**(62)**
**0**
**0**
**(2,668)**
**(230)**
**0**
**(627)**
**(497)**
**(333)**
**0**
**(491)**
**0**
**(1,955)**| ||**(7,070)**| ||**12,128**|