Trustees’ Annual Report for the period Period start date 2 March 2023 To 31 July 2024
Charity name: Stogursey Youth Club
Charity registration number:1202157
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Stogursey Youth Club as a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) defines its purpose, to advance in life and help young people in Stogursey and the surrounding area. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The CIO obtain funding through grants to contract an accredited Youth Organisation to deliver a weekly youth club to meet the objectives set out in the constitution; a) The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life; b) Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals. Stogursey Parish Council provide a community room, in which the youth club functions, free of charge. The CIO has no property or assets. |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | All Trustees of the CIO have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. |
Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The CIO has secured annual funding of £7000 per annum for the delivery of Stogursey Youth Club by obtaining a number of grants. The Youth Club has over fifty young people registered. With activities that support the purpose and objectives, as set out in its constitution. These include; Camping Forest walks Somerset show trip Cooking workshops Art sessions Creeley park visit Stogursey Youth Club offers a safe space for young people living in isolated, rural communities to come together, build relationships, skills and experiences to enrich their lives, and develop skills and opportunities for the future. |
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | At the end of the period the CIO’s financial position was £4202.21 this was obtained through grants as outlined in the annual return. Fund raising activities undertaken by the young people and their families contributed to the overall income. The CIO has no property or assets. |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | In the event of surplus funds, this is held to contribute to the next terms fees. |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | At the end of the period no reserves were held. |
| Reasons for holding zero reserves |
Para 1.22 | Funds raised cover costs of delivery, reserves are not required. |
| Details of fund materially in deficit |
Para 1.24 | There are no deficits in funds. |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | No concerns. |
Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
The CIO has four trustees. All Trustees are over the age of 18. There must be at least three charity trustees. If the number falls below this minimum, the remaining trustee or trustees may act only to call a meeting of the charity trustees, or appoint a new charity trustee. The maximum number of charity trustees is 4. The charity trustees may not appoint any charity trustee if as a result the number of charity trustees would exceed the maximum. |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | CIO constitution document. |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | The charity is a Charitable incorporated organisation who’s only voting members are its Trustees. |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | All Trustees are within their initial period of office. Eligibility for trusteeship Every charity trustee must be a natural person. No individual may be appointed as a charity trustee of the CIO: (i) if he or she is under the age of 16 years; or (ii) if he or she would automatically cease to hold office under the provisions of clause Error: Reference source not foundError: Reference source not found. No one is entitled to act as a charity trustee whether on |
appointment or on any reappointment until he or she has expressly acknowledged, in whatever way the charity trustees decide, his or her acceptance of the office of charity trustee. At least one of the trustees of the CIO must be 18 years of age or over. If there is no trustee aged at least 18 years, the remaining trustees may only act to call a meeting of the charity trustees, or appoint a new charity trustee.
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Stogursey Youth Club |
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| Other name the charity uses | Stogursey Youth Club |
| Registered charitynumber | 1202157 |
| Charity’s principal address | 32 Tower Hill Stogursey Bridgwater Somerset TA5 1PL |
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
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Trustee name | Office (if any) | Dates acted if not for whole year |
Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint trustee (ifany) |
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| Paula Beazley | Treasurer | 2 march 2023 | Paula Beazley | |
| Clare Munt | Secretary | 2 march 2023 | Clare Munt | |
| Gregor Millar | Chair | 2 march 2023 | Gregor Millar | |
| Scott Nurton | 2 march 2023 | Scott Nurton | ||
– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity
Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects
Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
Additional information (optional)
Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)
Type of Name Address adviser
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Other optional information
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Paula Beazley Full name(s) Clare Munt Position (eg Secretary, Secretary Treasurer Chair, etc)
Date
23 April 2025
Stogursey Youth Club accounts from 2 March 2023-31 July 2024
Initial Balance - £8441.04
Balance method – Debit-Credit
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Date | Descripton | Credit | Debit | Balance |
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| 1 | 31/03/23 | Subs from Jan-Mar | £195.84 | £8636.88 | |
| 2 | 30/06/23 | Carwash fundraiser | £149.00 | £8785.88 | |
| 3 | 30/06/23 | Youth Unlimited payment 05/01/23 – 20/07/23 |
£6102.59 | 2683.29 | |
| 4 | 25/07/23 | Subs from Apr-July | £132.01 | £2815.30 | |
| 5 | 09/08/23 | Parish Council Grant | £3000.00 | £5815.30 | |
| 6 | 21/09/23 | HPC Community Grant | £5000.00 | £10815.30 | |
| 7 | 15/12/23 | Subs from Sept-Dec | £105.08 | £10920.38 | |
| 8 | 31/03/24 | Subs from Jan-Mar | £76.69 | £10997.07 | |
| 9 | 31/07/24 | Subs from Apr-July | £110.64 | £11107.71 | |
| 10 | 31/07/24 | Car wash Fundraiser | £94.50 | £11202.21 | |
| 11 | 31/07/24 | Youth Unlimited Payment for September to July |
£7000.00 | £4202.21 | |