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2023-12-31-accounts

ObjectivesandActiviti es
SORP reference
Summary ofthepurposesof Para1.17 To advancethe Christianreligionforthe
thecharity as setoutinits
governing document
public benefit andtorelieve poverty among
peopleinTorbay,in partrcular, but not
exclusiveiythroughthefollowing:
-theprovisionof missionaryinitiatives that
serveto alleviatepovertyin body,mind
and spirit inciudingtheareas of food
poverty,debtmanagement, abuse
recovery,socialisolation and wellbeing;
and
-theprovisionofprayer and evangelistic
eventsand anyotherinitiatives that
supportgrowthacross churchesofall
Christian denominations wheretheBible
isthecentral textofreference and Jesus
Christis recognized as the saviour;and
-theprovisionofvolunteeropportunitiesin
community child andyouthactivities
includingschoolpastors;and
-by providing other such support directed
tothe aboveobjectsas the trustees from
time totimedetermine.
Summary ofthemain
activitiesin relation to those
purposesfor thepublic
benefit, in particular, the
activities,projects or services
identifiedinthe accounts.
Para1.17and
1.19
OurYumBus socialsupermarketinitiative
hasbeeninstrumental in addressing food
insecurityinTorbay, providingnutritious
mealstoover 200 people every week.
Our teamofvolunteers hassupportedsix
schools andworkedalongsrde our other
school partnersto supportmany more
education establishments.
OurspecialChristmas carol concert brought
togetherover athousandpeoplefrom
diversebackgrounds and traditionsfora
joyouscelebration of the Advent season,
fosteringa senseofbelongingand
collaboration withinthecommunitywhichled
to110peopletakingresponsepacks.
Statementconfirming Para1.18 Thetrusteeshave had regard totheCharity
whetherthetrusteeshave Commission's guidanceonpublic benefit.

TorbayUnited does not currently make any
Policy ongrantmaking Para1.38 grants.
TorbayUnited does not currently have any
Para1.38 socialinvestmentsorprogram related
Policyon socialinvestment investmentswithother individualsor
including program related
investment
organisations.
Voir:nteersarekeytothe success ofall
Contributionmadeby Para1.38 TorbayUniteddoes,including theYUI\'l bus,
schoois work, and events.Wecannot
volunteers understate our sincere gratrtudetoour
volunteers fortheiractive and ongoing
coilaboration, and dedication towards our
shared goals.
Other

Achievements and Pe rformance
SORP reference
YU[/(You+Us=fuIore)isa converted minibus
that operates as a mobile social supermarket
Summary ofthemain
achievements ofthecharity,
identifying the difference the
charity'sworkhas madeto
thecircumstancesofits
beneficiaries and anywider
benefitstosociety asa
whole.
Para1.20 toalleviatehunger and nourish hopeinour
community, providing essential food
resources tothosein need andfosteringa
senseofcommunity andcare;notjustfilling
empty stomachsbutalsohearts with warmth
andbelonging, combatingfoodinsecurity
and spreading loveonemeal atatime.
Reaching peoplewhomightfindithardto
accesscurrentfoodsupportschemesina
fixedlocation, goodsstockedincludefood,
personalandhousehold items, including
packet, refrigerated andfreshproduce,and
someitems specifically forthenewly-born
andfamilypets.
Linkinginwithother local agenciesand
organisationstoreceive referrals,and
advertisingheavilytoraiseawareness,has
helpedtogrow membership into a steady
stream.lvlembers aretypicallyinmonthly
budget deficitofmany hundredsofpounds,
and YUtt/providesthe opportunityfor
corridors andtopromote safetyonbus
journeys.
Opportunities exist duringbothunregulated
andregulated hours,wherecare, safetyand
wellbeingettortscanbeapp)iedtoprayer
spaces, transitiontimes,RE lessons,after
school clubs, mentoringandpastoralcare.
Teammernbersaresubjecttosafe
re;ruitmenlpracl)cesandproyidedfu))
trainingtoprovrde schoolsandcommunities
with a non-anxious presence, unconditional
positive regard, compassionateand
empatheticleadership, faithfutand
trustworthyrole rnodelling, and de-escalation
and active listening skills.
Confrnuous expansionolnetworkrng with
designatedsafeguardingleads,
headteachers, Stagecoach staff, community
police, local services andvolunteershas
allowed coordinated engagementand
agreements with schoolstomeet needsfor
presence in playgrounds, forwarmthand
chatter, or a greeting attheschool gate,
lunch queueorbusstop.
Engagingwithlocalcouncilforumskeepsus
informedofwider issues.lnnovative
explorationofnew solutionsand
partnerships, such asthesafer travel
partnership (with Stagecoach) is yielding
freshopportunitiestomakegreaterimpact.
TheFestive Christmas Celebration heldon
December1st, 2023, attheRiviera
lnternationaiCentre Torquay, wasan
extraordinary ceiebrationofAdvent. With
esteemedguestsincludingJ.John,Lucy
Grimbleandtt/ike Robins, the event aimed
tounite individualsfromdiverse
backgrounds andtraditionsinasharedspirit
ofworshipandfellowshipaswellas givean
opportunity to those whowant tomakea
commitmenttoChristianity or reaffirm their
faith.
Despite beingafreeevent,wesaw
remarkable engagement with wellovera
thousandindividuals present atthevenueas
guestsor part of the team.Theseamless
coordination and supportfrom TheMethodist
Church, Compassion UK, HomeforGood,
andTheChurchofEngland played a pivotal
roleinthe event's success:
-
110peopletookresponsepacks.
Severalyouthand adults respondedto
thegospelinvitation and were
signposted tothechurchestheycame
withorAlphacourses around Torbay.
-200 bibles were given out as partof
GoodNewsforEve
ne and we were

FinancialReview
Review ofthecharity's
financialposition at theend
oftheperiod
Para1.21 At the year endthecharitydidnot have any
outstandingguarantees tothirdpartiesnor
anydebtssecured onasseisofthecharity.
Statement explaining the
policyforholding reserves
statinq why theyareheld
Para1.22 TorbayUniteddoesnot currentlyhold
specificreserves.
Amount ofreservesheld Para1-22 None
Reasonsforholding zero Para1.22 TorbayUnitedfaithfullydirectsitsincometo
reserves addressingthelarge and diverse needs
seenwithinits areas of activity.Arangeof
fundingopportunitiesarecontinuously
exploredtopersistently addresstheneeds
anddemandsimmediately before oureyes.
Details offundmateriallyin Para1.24 r!tA
deficit
Explanation of any Para1.23 NIA
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern

Thecharity'sprincipal
sources offunds(including Para1.47
any fundraising)
lnvestmentpolicyand
objectivesincluding any Para1.46
socialinvestment policy
adopted
A description oftheprincipal Para1.46
risks facingthecharity
Other

Descriptionofcharity's Torbayunitedis registered as a CIO
trusts:
Type of governing document Para1.25 Constitutionbased ontemplateprovidedby
theCharity Commission.
How isthecharity
constituted?
Para1.25 TorbayUnited isconstitutedasaFoundation
cro.
Trusteeselectionmethods Para1.25 Selection oftrusteesregards the skills,
including details of any
constitutionalprovisionse.g
electiontopostorname of
knowledge andexperienceneeded for the
effectiveadministration ofthe ClO.Charity
trusteesmust be anaturalperson,aged16
anypersonorbody entitled yearsor over, and non-disqualified.
toappoint one or more
trustees

Youm
choosetoincludefur
therstateme ntswhererelevant about:
Full induction and ongoingtrainingas
Policiesandprocedures requiredis providedtotrustees.
adopted fortheinductionand Para1.51
training of trustees
TorbayUnited bringstogetheroureffodsas
churches andpartners toachieveshared
The charity'sorganisational
structure and anywider
network withwhichthe
Para1.51 arnbitrons.Wehave put in place the
necessary systemstoservethepeopie of
Torbay,addressinEfoodpoverty, supporting
charity works youngpeople in schools, and creating
inspiring ecumenical events.Wepartnerwith
myriad organisations and agenciesto
achievebest possibie outcomesforthose
servedbyourvision and activities.
Whererequired,TorbayUnited engageswith
Relationshipwith anyrelated
parties
Para1.51 otherindividuals and organisatrons within
context ofappropriatelVlemorandumof
Understanding or other arrangements.
Other

ReferenceandAdmini strativedetails
Charity name TorbayUnited
Other namethe charityuses
Registeredcharitynumber 1201635
Charity'sprincipal address TheHaven
StKatherinesRoad
Torquay,TQ14DE
Trusteename Office (ifany) Datesactedifnotfor whole
year
to meof person (orbody)entitled
trustee
Rev. Innocent Chair 17January2CI23
1 Nathan Kiyaga
2 Jeremy Simon
Aspinall
17January2023
3 David John
Wilkinson
17January2423
4 Giles Robin
Fearnley
17January2023
5 StephenCharles
VansCoiina
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Namesand addresses of ad visers (Option
Typeof Name Address
adviser

Signature(s) |
Fullname(s) lnnocentNathan Kiyaga David Wilkinson
Position(eg Secretary, Chair Trustee
Chair,etc)
Date 30thJuly 2024
Unrestricted Besrflcred Total
frecerpts
Pre-registration income 6087 M903 90990
Donations 8205 2000 10205
Grants 2500 15000 17500
lnterest t1 0 7t
IofaiRecerpts 16803 747943 778706
Payments
Yum Bus 349 2r6s4 22003
Schoolswork 1110 20476 21L86
Events 5778 2000 7778
Overheads 9626 15673 25299
Consultants 0 35000 35000
IofalPaymenls 36863 94403 777266
DeficitlSurptusfortheperiod €0 7500 74/i0
Bank batancecarried forward -60 7500 7440

Cashassefs
Cash atbank -60 7500 74/.0
Debtors
Giftaid 1756 0 7756
OfherassefsfartheCharity'suse
Minihus-YumBus 16000 0 L6000

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Torbay Unlted CIO Charity no. 1201635 I r¢port to the trust¢¢S OD my examination of the accounts of Torbay United CIO for the period ended 316t December 2023. R￿ponsibIlItI￿ and basis DIrq￿rt As the cbarity trustees you ar¢ rwnsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('%he Ace,). l report in respect of my exarnination of the Charity's accounts Ca￿led out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in ¢aTrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by th¢ Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent £¥aminep's slatemenl I have completed my examinatioL I wnfimi that no matsrial n￿tte[S have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: (l) Accounting records were not kept in rwect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act. or (2) The accounts do not aC￿[d with those reCo￿s. I have no concerns and have come across no oth¢r matt¢ftE in ￿nllection with the ex&tnination to which attention should be drawn in this report in Order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. IP Barrett FCA FCIE Barretts Chartered Accountants 22 Union Street Newton Abbot Devon TQ12 2JS 6th June 2024