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.
BEN WALKER, 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 2024
£
Income from:
Retained Earnings Brought Forward 15,619
Donations 3,338
Fundraising activities 240
Total 19,198 Expenditure on: Advertising (207) Bank charges (62) Depreciation 0 Dues and subscriptions 0 Equipment (2,668) Insurance (230) Legal and professional fees 0 Licences and fees (627) Miscellaneous (497) Recruitment (333) Supplies 0 Training (491) Travel 0 Wages (1,955) Total resources expended (7,070) Net income / (expenditure) 12,128