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