1 Swindon Youth for Christ **ANNUAL REPORT 2020-21** Year End 31[st] March 2021 Charity Number: 274402 Page 1 of 12 Swindon Youth for Christ ANNUAL REPORT 2020 -21 ## **ORGANISATION DETAILS** |**Council of Reference**|The Council was suspended in 2017-18| |---|---| ||Church leaders are now being included as trustees| ||and the Director, Chair and trustees regularly| ||interact with the church leaders who meet as Good| ||News 4 Swindon| |**Executive Committee:**David Howell – Chair (resigned as Chair Feb 2021)|| |**(Trustees)**|Elizabeth Martin| ||David Ahern| ||James Parish (Appointed 20thApril 2020)| ||Matthew Winbow (Appointed 19thMay 2020)| ||Kath Smith (appointed April 2019 – resigned| |August 2020)|| ||Steve Robinson (Appointed 5thJan 2021; Chair from| |Feb 2021)|| ||Gavin Mapstone – Treasurer (Retired as Trustee Jan| |2021)|| |**Full-Time Staf:**|Dave Clarke – Director| ||Sarah Allen – Secondary Schools worker| |**Part-Time Staf:**|Chris Davison – Finance Ofcer| ||Ben Crathorne – Schools and Youth Worker| ||(resigned Feb. 2021)| ||Naomi Ackland – Ofce Co-ordinator| |**Interns:**|Sam Crathorne - (2ndyear from Sep19 – resigned| ||Jan. 2021)| ||Emrah Topca - (YFC from Sep19 – resigned Jun20)| ||Hannah Walls - (YFC Intern from Sep20 – resigned| ||Mar21)| ||Rob Friend - (SYFC Intern from Sep 20)| |**Independent Auditor:** Chris Vaughan|| |**Bankers:**|Lloyds, CAF Bank & Co-operative| |**Ofce Address:**|**Postal Address:**|**Contacts**| |---|---|---| |St. John’s Church,|PO Box 2352|Tel. : 01793 977676| |Whitbourne Ave,|Swindon|Email:| |Swindon,|Wiltshire|ofce@syfc.org.uk| |SN3 2LG|SN2 1WE|Website**:**| |||httsp://swindon.yfc.c| |||o.uk| Page 2 of 11 ## **CONTENTS** |Organisation Details|Page 2| |---|---| |Objectives of the Organisation|Page 3| |Chair of Trustees Report|Pages 4 to 6| |Achievements and Performance|Pages 7 to 8| |Governance|Pages 9 to 10| |Financial Matters|Pages 10 to 11| ## **OBJECTIVES OF THE ORGANISATION:** _From the_ _**Constitution of SWINDON YOUTH FOR CHRIST** Adopted 15th October 2007_ - ●To advance the Christian faith for the benefit of young people, in accordance with the statement of faith, throughout the world and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) in Swindon and its environs; - ●The advancement of the Christian faith mainly, but not exclusively by means of proclaiming Christian messages of an evangelistic and teaching nature throughout the world and in particular (but without prejudice to the generality of the foregoing) in Swindon and its environs; - ●To demonstrate, promote and encourage Christian values, including dignity, empowerment and partnership to all young people throughout Swindon and its environs; - ●The advancement of the education of children and young people through support and mentoring in schools, colleges and other educational establishments. Through lunchtime and after school clubs, street based youth work and other youth provision to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities, that they may grow to full maturity as individuals, and that their condition of life may be improved; - ●To relieve poverty and sickness thereby demonstrating the Christian faith by promoting overseas service, education, practical action and working with those affected, either directly or through relevant relief agencies. ## **REPORT FROM THE CHAIR OF TRUSTEES** _Unprecedented. Unique. One of a kind. Once in a lifetime_ . These aren’t the sort of words that you or I normally use on an everyday basis: they are the kind of thing we reserve for the exceptional not the run of the mill. Over the last year they – and others like them – have been in near daily use in an attempt to describe (if not to come to terms with), the circumstances generated by the Covid19 pandemic. Throughout 71 years of consecutive service in SYFC has continued to do God’s work as circumstances, conditions and culture have changed dramatically. The Charity’s ability to continually review and develop its work has been stretched to the limit over the last year as we have had to contend with lockdowns, restrictions on working face to face in schools and churches alongside the changes demanded in sharing God’s love with the young people across the town. We have not been able to meet as Trustees face to face but, with Charity Commission approval we have gathered throughout the year on a monthly basis to transact the business and direct the operations of the charity. We are grateful for the office staff who ensured that our meetings can take place in a virtual environment using the “Zoom” software and for broader guidance provided by the National Office of SYFC. Minutes are recorded and actions followed through as usual. None of us expected, nor could anyone have predicted, that we would be facing such extreme conditions for such a long time. Everyone has been affected and we have yet to realise the full consequences of the pandemic on the social and economic life of our nation and our local community. The impact on our spiritual life has been no less severe as we have had to respond quickly to circumstances, needs and directives. This has usually meant change at very short notice. The whole SYFC Team responded magnificently throughout, working hard in trying circumstances to ensure that young people and churches are supported and that the work of the gospel continues. With schools restricting our access we made the decision to furlough some staff as our activities have been severely curtailed. From a financial perspective, SYFC closed the year in a healthier position than in March 2020. Reserves have increased and underlying income remains steady. A combination of reduced staffing and support from the Government’s furlough scheme has contributed to this but we are continually thankful for our supporters – both individuals and churches – who have continued to stand with us in this time of special need. Your help has gone above and beyond – quite apart from meeting our financial needs, SYFC has been supported in prayer, encouraged by conversations and warmed by hands on involvement of so many beyond the immediate team. Your partnership is sacrificial and is a wonderful expression of the gospel at work in Swindon and beyond. It clearly reflects SYFC’s vision to “ _work in partnership to take the Good News relevantly to every young person in Swindon”_ . It has been encouraging to see a strong team developing and working in partnership with the local churches, to make the good news real to this generation of young people. We give thanks for the team that your gifts and prayers and volunteering have made possible: **Dave Clarke** – Centre Director **Naomi Ackland** - Office Coordinator and fund-raiser **Sarah Rhodes –** Secondary Schools Worker **Ben Crathorne** - Sports worker Special thanks are due to Dave Clarke (Centre Director) who has led the Team with enthusiasm, grace and sensitivity. Despite significant illness within his immediate family, Dave has remained focussed on SYFC’s work and has begun to look at exciting new ways of engaging with churches and young people. We owe Dave a huge debt as he has carried much of SYFC’s work in lockdown, picking up the threads both through and beyond his furlough period. We have been grateful to those who have served as Trustees. **James Parish, Matthew WInbow and Steve Robinson** joined us during the year whilst **Kath Smith** has resigned after taking up a new post away from Swindon. I’d like to express my thanks to **Kath** for her hard work and support and to wish her every success for the future. We are grateful to the tireless efforts of **Gavin Mapstone,** our treasurer and our Finance Officer, **Chris Davison** who have all continued to serve us and oversee our finances; thanks also to **David Ahern** who has supported our Fund-Raising, and to **Liz Martin** who brings much wisdom from her work with the Bible Society. At this point I’d like to express my – and our – thanks to the **Revd David Howell** who retired from the Chair this year following his move to Slough. David has served SYFC for many years having been Centre Director from 1980 to 1996 and a Trustee for many years. David’s connection with SYFC has not ended – he has agreed to remain as a Trustee, continuing to support SYFC’s work and sharing his vast experience of Youth Work and deep Christian wisdom with us. We all owe David a huge debt for steering the Charity through many turbulent as well as happy times. David’s counsel and considered direction has contributed much towards the charity being on the sound footing it is today. We pray that God will bless him in his new home and in his continued service for Christ. _What of the future?_ Some of the implications arising from the COVID epidemic are clear but much remains uncertain as infections continue at a very high level with access to schools and larger groups of people remaining subject to restrictions. In early 2021 SYFC began an extended period of consultation. This sought the views of local churches, looking to identify areas of potential need and providing an opportunity to look for ways of working more closely with other stakeholders and partners. This has been followed by the rolling out of a new strategy which focuses on supporting churches rather than delivering activities reflecting the new circumstances we find ourselves in. This strategy is sufficiently flexible to adapt to changing circumstances and we look forward to reporting on the impact of this at our next AGM It is exciting to report that new support groups for local youth workers have already been set up (The HUB) and cross church youth events will soon be restarting (Synergy: The event and Synergy: Sports). SYFC has been central to the lives of many young people in Swindon for a generation. But this work is not a history lesson – it is a vibrant, relevant, up to date and exciting engagement with young people in today’s world. This work will not and would not happen unless God’s hand was in it and God’s people across the churches and beyond were committed to it. Your contribution in time, money, effort, wisdom and prayer, to this vitally important work is so valued and we thank God for you and what your involvement means to us – but more so in what it means in bringing young people to the gospel and enabling them to grow in faith as they follow Jesus. It has not been an easy year but we are continually conscious of God’s presence and guidance. We have experienced pain and disappointment, but we have also encountered hope. Christian hope never disappoints as God never fails to impact our lives. This bible verse sums up our response to circumstances: _I can do everything through him who gives me strength_ (Philippians 4:13) We can overcome today because that is where God is. He’s helping us, supporting us, showing us and leading us. When our resources are depleted or exhausted, He’s still going – and helps us to do so too as we step not into an unknown future but walk hand in hand with a known, caring, ever present Heavenly Father. Thank you for all you’ve done – please continue to support the work of SYFC in these uncertain times as we reach out with the gospel of grace and love to needy young people across our town. In the service of Christ _Steve Robinson_ Revd Steve Robinson, Chair of Trustees ## **1. Report on Activity** ## **ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE 1st April 2020 – 31 st March 2021** Pretext: The COVID 19 Pandemic has had a big impact on the work of the organisation, as the need to keep both staff and young people safe has meant that the work has needed to reimagine itself as the virus emerged and government restrictions developed. 23/3/20: 1[st] Lockdown starts. - 1/6/20: Phased re-opening of society. 14/8/20: Lockdown restrictions eased. - 5/11/20: 2[nd] Lockdown starts. - 2/12/20: 2[nd] Lockdown finishes. - 21/12/20: Tier 4 restrictions in place. - 8/3/21: Students return to schooling with restrictions. Throughout the year, the pandemic has played a major role in whether we have been able to conduct in-person youth work; with the organisation taking its guidance from the National Youth Agencies’ coloured tier system. **Secondary Schools** have reacted differently in their approach to non-teaching staff within the school, with less tolerance as the pandemic developed. This is due to the ever-changing policies and guidelines handed down from the government at the time. All schools stopped physical school assemblies, playground activities, enrichment and PE lessons, and Christian unions at various times. The only physical in-person youth work within school to have taken place were a few lessons, and essential well-being mentoring. The following is how pandemic has affected schools work. These schools now include: - ●The Dorcan Academy: _no work being undertaken_ - ●Swindon Academy: some in-person mentoring - ●Lawn Manor Academy: _no work being undertaken_ - ●Lydiard Park Academy: _no work being undertaken_ - ●Nova Hreod Academy: some in-person mentoring - ●Abbey Park Academy: _no work being undertaken_ - ●Great Western Academy: _no work being undertaken_ - ●The Deanery School: _no work being undertaken_ ●Maranatha: Enrichment lesson in outdoor space only Throughout the early stages of the pandemic, we made use of the time by digitalising in-person enrichment lessons (Lush, The P Word) and started to offer these to schools. We also started to create new material around a 3-tier mentoring service (Healthy Minds project) with the Dorcan Academy keen to pilot the work. By the time the 2[nd] lockdown, all schools refused access to visitors, and the schools worker role was placed on the governments job retention furlough scheme as there was no work for them to do. The school’s worker then largely stayed on the furlough scheme until they went on maternity leave in March 2021. **BIOS Sports :** Whilst the COVID 19 pandemic largely closed activity for school’s work, due to BIOS Sports project being outside, there was some work that was still able to be undertaken. The largest challenge of the work was waiting for the translation of government guidelines through the National Youth Agency; and therefore, how it affected our sports sessions. The BIOS Sports worker adapted sports sessions that did not include physical contact; equipment was not shared; and when equipment was used then it was cleaned appropriately. This led to collaborative work with Shine Pinehurst Church who were deemed as an essential youth mentoring service in the outdoors. For vast amounts of the pandemic, the BIOS worker was placed on furlough whilst the virus developed, until appropriate amounts of work were able to be resumed. Eventually in March 2021 the worker resigned, moving out of the organisation in search of the stability of an employed role. **Organisational Activity:** Whilst in person youth work was limited, we took the approach to enhance our social media presence and email communication; with weekly prayer blogs, activities, resources and spiritual content going out most days. Whilst we received some good feedback, this is largely unquantifiable data of how many people engaged with it. The HUB: Youth and children’s workers gatherings had been encouraging attendance with youth and children’s workers attending virtually, every other month for mutual support, prayer and resource sharing. This proved very helpful to those who attended as it gave opportunity to empower churches in reaching their young people. In March 2021, in relation to its strategic approach to work, it was agreed that Swindon Youth for Christ start to review it’s working pattern and a potential emphasis change in order to have a framework that was more scalable in line with its resources, and consultation started to emerge with churches in Swindon. ## **Statistics from activity** ## **Altogether, in 2020/21 Swindon Youth for Christ has delivered:** - ●School work sessions: ○Lessons: 1, totalling 8 young people ○Mentoring: 20, totalling 20 young people. - ●BIOS Sports Project sessions – 11, totalling 110 young people - ●The HUB sessions: 7 sessions, totalling 40 attendees. ## **2. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE, LEADERSHIP AND MANAGEMENT** Swindon Youth for Christ is a charitable organisation established in 1950. The charity is organised and governed under its constitution dated 15[th] October 2007 which sets out the objects and powers of the charity. Members (partners) support the aims of the organisation and are invited to the Annual General Meeting. Members elect the Trustees, these individuals making up the Executive Committee who direct the overall strategy and policies of SYFC and oversee the day to day activity in conjunction with the Centre Director. ## **3. RECRUITMENT AND APPOINTMENT OF TRUSTEES** The trustees give their time freely and receive no remuneration or other financial benefits. The trustees seek to ensure that the needs of the work are appropriately reflected through the diversity of the trustee body and seek to identify potential new trustees through the work they are doing. ## **4. INDUCTION AND TRAINING OF TRUSTEES** Potential new trustees meet with the Chair of Trustees. An overview of the charity’s work and the rights and responsibilities of being a trustee are provided at this meeting. The potential trustee is then invited to attend three Trustees’ meetings as an observer. After this the existing trustees formally vote on the suitability of each candidate as a trustee and once accepted can thereafter function on the committee as co-opted members. At the first Annual General Meeting following this, the members of the charity vote on whether to accept the co-opted as full trustees. ## **5. RISK MANAGEMENT** The trustees regularly oversee and review the major risks to which the charity is exposed. At the end of the year in question the trustees have assessed the charity’s main risk as the implications of government sanctions on the general public and organisations in the light of the Covid-19 global pandemic. The key risks are re-assessed monthly. The next most significant risk is a reduction in funding from all sources and a strategic plan has been put into place to deal with this issue. All other risks are reviewed regularly, and policies and procedures put in place to mitigate the risk to the charity. In addition to the above all prospective employees and volunteers undertake a Disclosure Barring Service check as per our Safer Recruitment Safeguarding Policies. ## **6. ORGANISATIONAL STRUCTURE** The trustees met together regularly and are responsible for the strategic direction of SYFC and the activities undertaken by the charity. The trustees call special meetings if required. The day-to-day management of SYFC is the responsibility of the Director, who ensures that the team continue to develop skills and working practices in line with ‘best practice’. This is monitored through regular supervision meetings and annual appraisals which are carried out for staff at every level in the organisation. The organisation will be considering the appointment of a Council of Reference of local church leaders from whom the Director and Trustees will seek advice on vision and strategy and any exceptional day to day matters. Swindon Youth for Christ consists of a vast array of people who are involved in many contrasting ways. We are almost completely dependent on our many partners and partner churches for funding and prayer support. Many volunteers and associates work with our dedicated staff to organise some fantastic youth events, and to maintain a high level of input into many of the local secondary schools. Others work tirelessly in administration and resourcing the team. We are very thankful to everyone who has contributed time, prayers and money to the work of SYFC over the past year; in doing so you have enabled many thousands of young people to become more aware of the Good News of Jesus Christ and the power it can have in their lives. ## **7. STATEMENT OF BENEFIT TO THE COMMUNITY** As a registered charity, and in line with the requirements of Section 4 of the Charities Act 2006, the staff and trustees of Swindon Youth for Christ acknowledge that: - ●Our work does have an identifiable benefit to those we work with. - ●These benefits are related to our aims. - ●These benefits are clear. - ●These benefits are not the cause of any detriment or harm. - ●The aims are appropriate to the beneficiaries and vice-versa. - ●The opportunity to benefit from our work is not unreasonably restricted to geographical restrictions, or by the ability to pay any fees charged. - ●People in poverty are not excluded from benefiting from our work. ## **8. FINANCIAL REVIEW** The charity operates a simple business model with income from donations and grants used to fund a small team focussed on youth ministry and the administration costs of the organisation. Trustees review forecasts for the current and future financial year bi-monthly. This providing sufficient lead-time to implement any decisions required to adjust its cost base in line with income predictions. The charity ended the financial year in a strong financial position with total funds of £46,159 (2019 - 2020 £26,323). In line with charity commission guidance, Trustees aim to maintain reserves of at least £30,000: this is deemed sufficient to cover three months’ running costs plus any costs required to close the charity. Unrestricted funds held at the end of the financial year were above this minimum level and the Trustees expect this position to be maintained with adequate controls in place. During the year the charity reported a surplus of £19, 836 as against a loss of £22,581 in 2019 – 2020. This reflects a reduction in staff plus the impact of the Government’s furlough scheme and a one off claim on Gift Aid relating to 2018/2019. Total expenditure was £96,490 (2019-20 £107,027). All of this was used to pay wages, social security payments and staff expenses (including pension contributions) supporting charitable activities. No money was spent on fundraising. Total income was £116,326 (2019-20 £84, 446). The charity continues to benefit from a diversified income stream being sustained by donations from churches and individuals which is supplemented through grant applications. During the year, support from churches remained consistent with 2019 – 20 and £4574 came from fundraising events. The main reasons for the increase in income during the year reflected a £12,000 Gift Aid claim (held over from 2019/20) together with income from the Government’s Furlough Scheme. We are grateful to every supporter and church who gave regularly or via a oneoff gift towards the ministry in the past year and are always amazed by the faithful provision for our work. ## **9. PRINCIPAL FUNDING SOURCES** Our main source of funding for general charitable purposes is receipt of donations from individuals and churches. We also receive grants for specific projects and this money is held in restricted funds. **Our thanks go to:** all those churches and individuals who donated to support our work this year without which Swindon Youth for Christ wouldn't exist. ## **10. INVESTMENT POLICY** The charity has no long-term investments. All our money including any reserves is kept in current bank accounts, which includes a higher interest charity deposit account. ## **11. RESERVES POLICY** The charity has established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds not committed or invested in tangible fixed assets held by the charity should be equal to or greater than three months running costs plus any costs required to close the charity. This target level was achieved by the charity as at 31st March 2021. ## **12.PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS** The charity plans to continue the activities outlined in this document in the forthcoming years subject to satisfactory funding arrangements. The Trustees intend to continue focussing on developing additional sources of funding and maintaining the charity’s links with its partners and major grant donors, ensuring that the charity’s standard of service is maintained and improved to meet its beneficiaries and its donor’s requirements. ## **13.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** These are contained in the document _Unaudited Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2021_ THIS DOCUMENT was approved by the members at the Annual General Meeting held on Monday 22[nd] November 2021 **REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 274402** ## Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 for ## Swindon Youth for Christ Chris Vaughan Accountants 195 Ermin Street Swindon Wiltshire SN3 4NA Swindon Youth for Christ ## Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 ||Page| |---|---| |Report of the Trustees|1| |Statement of Financial Activities|2| |Balance Sheet|3| |Notes to the Financial Statements|4 to 8| |Detailed Statement of Financial Activities|9 to 10| Swindon Youth for Christ Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). ## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document** The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity. ## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number** 274402 ## **Principal address** St Johns Church Whitbourne Avenue Swindon Wiltshire SN3 2LG ## **Trustees** Approved by order of the board of trustees on 22 November 2021 and signed on its behalf by: Trustee 1 Swindon Youth for Christ ## Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 |Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
Notes
£
£
**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**
Donations and legacies
90,001
-
Other trading activities
2
4,574
-
Investment income
3
20
-
Other income
17,673
4,058
**Total**
112,268
4,058
**EXPENDITURE ON**
Raising funds
-
-|31.3.21
31.3.20
Total
Total
funds
funds
£
£
90,001
70,920
4,574
12,333
20
201
21,731
992
116,326
84,446
-
5,322| |---|---| ## **Charitable activities** Gospel Propagation 84,998 11,492 96,490 101,705 ## **Total** 84,998 11,492 96,490 107,027 ## **NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)** 27,270 (7,434) 19,836 (22,581) The notes form part of these financial statements 2 **Transfers between funds** 8 **Net movement in funds** (7,434) 7,434 - - - 19,836 19,836 (22,581) ## **RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS** ## **Total funds brought forward** 26,323 - 26,323 48,904 ## **TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD** 46,159 - 46,159 26,323 The notes form part of these financial statements 2 Swindon Youth for Christ ## Balance Sheet 31 March 2021 |||||31.3.21|31.3.20| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||Unrestricted||||| ||||Restricted|Total|Total| |||funds|funds|funds|funds| ||Notes|£|£|£|£| |**CURRENT ASSETS**|||||| |Cash at bank and in hand||46,159|-|46,159|27,704| |**CREDITORS**|||||| Amounts falling due within one year 7 - - - (1,381) ## **NET CURRENT ASSETS** 46,159 - 46,159 26,323 ## **TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES** 46,159 - 46,159 26,323 The notes form part of these financial statements 3 ## **NET ASSETS** 46,159 - 46,159 26,323 ## **FUNDS** 8 Unrestricted funds 46,159 26,323 ## **TOTAL FUNDS** 46,159 26,323 The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 22 November 2021 and were signed on its behalf by: The notes form part of these financial statements 3 Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements 3 Swindon Youth for Christ Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 ## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** ## **Basis of preparing the financial statements** The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. ## **Income** All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. ## **Expenditure** Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. ## **Taxation** The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. ## **Fund accounting** Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. ## **Hire purchase and leasing commitments** Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. ## **Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits** The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. ## **2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES** |**OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES**||| |---|---|---| ||31.3.21|31.3.20| ||£|£| |Fundraising events|4,574|12,333| continued... 4 Swindon Youth for Christ Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 ## **3. INVESTMENT INCOME** |**INVESTMENT INCOME**||| |---|---|---| ||31.3.21|31.3.20| ||£|£| |Deposit account interest|20|201| ## **4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS** There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended 31 March 2020. ## **Trustees' expenses** There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended 31 March 2020. ## **5. STAFF COSTS** The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: ||31.3.21|31.3.20| |---|---|---| |Church work|3|3| |Administration|1|1| ||4|4| No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. ## **6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** |Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**
Donations and legacies
60,187
10,733
Other trading activities
7,400
4,933
Investment income
192
9
Other income
992
-
**Total**
68,771
15,675
**EXPENDITURE ON**
Raising funds
5,322
-|Total
funds
£
70,920
12,333
201
992
84,446
5,322| |---|---| ## **Charitable activities** Gospel Propagation 85,764 15,941 101,705 continued... 5 **Total** 91,086 15,941 107,027 |**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**
(22,315)
(266)
(22,581)
**Transfers between funds**
**Net movement in funds**|8,021
(14,294)|(8,021)
(8,287)|-
(22,581)| |---|---|---|---| continued... 5 Swindon Youth for Christ ## Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 ## **6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued** |Unrestricted|Unrestricted|| |---|---|---| ||Restricted|Total| |funds|funds|funds| |£|£|£| ## **RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS** ## **Total funds brought forward** 40,617 8,287 48,904 ## **TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD** 26,323 - 26,323 |**7.**|**CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**|**CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**|**CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**|**CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||31.3.21|31.3.20| ||||||£|£| ||Other creditors||||-|1,381| |**8.**|**MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**|||||| ||||Net||Transfers|| ||||movement||between|At| |||At 1.4.20|in funds||funds|31.3.21| |||£|£||£|£| ||**Unrestricted funds**|||||| ||General fund|15,954|27,270||(7,434)|35,790| ||Reserve|10,369||-|-|10,369| |||26,323|27,270||(7,434)|46,159| ||**Restricted funds**|||||| BIOS - continued... 6 (7,434) 7,434 - ## **TOTAL FUNDS** 26,323 19,836 - 46,159 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: ||Incoming|Resources|Movement| |---|---|---|---| ||resources|expended|in funds| ||£|£|£| |**Unrestricted funds**|||| |General fund|112,268|(84,998)|27,270| |**Restricted funds**|||| BIOS 4,058 (11,492) (7,434) ## **TOTAL FUNDS** 116,326 (96,490) 19,836 continued... 6 continued... Swindon Youth for Christ Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 ## **8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued** ## **Comparatives for movement in funds** |||Net|Transfers|| |---|---|---|---|---| |||movement|between|At| ||At 1.4.19|in funds|funds|31.3.20| ||£|£|£|£| |**Unrestricted funds**||||| |General fund|30,248|(22,315)|8,021|15,954| |Reserve|10,369|-|-|10,369| ||40,617|(22,315)|8,021|26,323| ## **Restricted funds** BIOS 1,201 (715) (486) - In-School 7,086 449 (7,535) - - 8,287 (266) (8,021) ## **TOTAL FUNDS** 48,904 (22,581) - 26,323 continued... 7 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: ||Incoming|Resources|Movement| |---|---|---|---| ||resources|expended|in funds| ||£|£|£| |**Unrestricted funds**|||| |General fund|68,771|(91,086)|(22,315)| |**Restricted funds**|||| BIOS 14,861 (15,576) (715) In-School 814 (365) 449 15,675 (15,941) (266) ## **TOTAL FUNDS** 84,446 (107,027) (22,581) A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: Net Transfers continued... 7 |||movement|between|At| |---|---|---|---|---| ||At 1.4.19|in funds|funds|31.3.21| ||£|£|£|£| |**Unrestricted funds**||||| |General fund|30,248|4,955|587|35,790| |Reserve|10,369|-|-|10,369| ||40,617|4,955|587|46,159| ## **Restricted funds** BIOS 1,201 (8,149) 6,948 - In-School 7,086 449 (7,535) - - 8,287 (7,700) (587) **TOTAL FUNDS** 48,904 (2,745) - 46,159 continued... 7 Swindon Youth for Christ Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 ## **8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued** A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: ||Incoming|Resources|Movement|Movement| |---|---|---|---|---| ||resources|expended|in funds|| ||£|£||£| |**Unrestricted funds**||||| |General fund|181,039|(176,084)||4,955| |**Restricted funds**||||| BIOS 18,919 (27,068) (8,149) In-School 814 (365) 449 19,733 (27,433) (7,700) ## **TOTAL FUNDS** 200,772 (203,517) (2,745) ## **9. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES** There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2021. 8 Swindon Youth for Christ ## Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 |for the Year Ended 31
March
2021|||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |||||31.3.21|31.3.20| ||Unrestricted|Restricted||Total|Total| ||funds||funds|funds|funds| ||£||£|£|£| |**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS**|||||| |**Donations and legacies**|||||| |Donations|83,001||-|83,001|62,992| |Grants|7,000||-|7,000|7,928| ||90,001||-|90,001|70,920| |**Other trading activities**|||||| |Fundraising events|4,574||-|4,574|12,333| |**Investment income**|||||| |Deposit account interest|20||-|20|201| |**Other income**|||||| |Other income|||||| |16,473|||||| |4,058|||||| |20,531|||||| |992|||||| |Commissioned schools work|||||| |1,200|||||| |-|||||| |1,200|||||| - 17,673 4,058 21,731 992 ## **Total incoming resources** 112,268 4,058 116,326 84,446 This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements 9 ## **EXPENDITURE** |**Raising donations and legacies**
Fundraising costs
**Charitable activities**
Wages
Social security
Staf expenses
Other operating leases
Sundries
Volunteer expenses
Support events
Schools work
Youth programmes
Motor expenses
Team building
**Support costs**
**Management**
Insurance
Ofice costs
Professional fees|-
59,736
11,777
932
3,744
-
501
75
170
600
77
143
77,755
1,049
3,254
360
4,663|-
9,453
1,011
179
-
-
-
-
-
9
840
-
11,492
-
-
-
-|-
69,189
12,788
1,111
3,744
-
501
75
170
609
917
143
89,247
1,049
3,254
360
4,663|5,322
72,020
6,910
2,700
3,745
314
1,512
50
381
4,524
2,134
564
94,854
1,066
4,455
-
5,521| |---|---|---|---|---| This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements 9 Swindon Youth for Christ ## Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 |for the Year Ended 31
March
2021|||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |||||31.3.21|31.3.20| ||Unrestricted|Restricted||Total|Total| ||funds|funds||funds|funds| ||£|£||£|£| |**Management**|||||| |**Finance**|||||| |Bank charges|69||-|69|60| |**Information technology**|||||| |Information technology|2,511||-|2,511|1,270| |Total resources expended|84,998|11,492||96,490|107,027| |**Net (expenditure)/income**|27,270|(7,434)||19,836|(22,581)| This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements 10 **REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 274402** ## Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 for ## Swindon Youth for Christ Chris Vaughan Accountants 195 Ermin Street Swindon Wiltshire SN3 4NA Swindon Youth for Christ ## Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 ||Page| |---|---| |Report of the Trustees|1| |Statement of Financial Activities|2| |Balance Sheet|3| |Notes to the Financial Statements|4 to 8| |Detailed Statement of Financial Activities|9 to 10| Swindon Youth for Christ Report of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). ## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document** The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity. ## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number** 274402 ## **Principal address** St Johns Church Whitbourne Avenue Swindon Wiltshire SN3 2LG ## **Trustees** Approved by order of the board of trustees on 22 November 2021 and signed on its behalf by: Trustee 1 Swindon Youth for Christ ## Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 |Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
Notes
£
£
**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**
Donations and legacies
90,001
-
Other trading activities
2
4,574
-
Investment income
3
20
-
Other income
17,673
4,058
**Total**
112,268
4,058
**EXPENDITURE ON**
Raising funds
-
-|31.3.21
31.3.20
Total
Total
funds
funds
£
£
90,001
70,920
4,574
12,333
20
201
21,731
992
116,326
84,446
-
5,322| |---|---| ## **Charitable activities** Gospel Propagation 84,998 11,492 96,490 101,705 ## **Total** 84,998 11,492 96,490 107,027 ## **NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)** 27,270 (7,434) 19,836 (22,581) The notes form part of these financial statements 2 **Transfers between funds** 8 **Net movement in funds** (7,434) 7,434 - - - 19,836 19,836 (22,581) ## **RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS** ## **Total funds brought forward** 26,323 - 26,323 48,904 ## **TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD** 46,159 - 46,159 26,323 The notes form part of these financial statements 2 Swindon Youth for Christ ## Balance Sheet 31 March 2021 |||||31.3.21|31.3.20| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||Unrestricted||||| ||||Restricted|Total|Total| |||funds|funds|funds|funds| ||Notes|£|£|£|£| |**CURRENT ASSETS**|||||| |Cash at bank and in hand||46,159|-|46,159|27,704| |**CREDITORS**|||||| Amounts falling due within one year 7 - - - (1,381) ## **NET CURRENT ASSETS** 46,159 - 46,159 26,323 ## **TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES** 46,159 - 46,159 26,323 The notes form part of these financial statements 3 ## **NET ASSETS** 46,159 - 46,159 26,323 ## **FUNDS** 8 Unrestricted funds 46,159 26,323 ## **TOTAL FUNDS** 46,159 26,323 The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 22 November 2021 and were signed on its behalf by: The notes form part of these financial statements 3 Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements 3 Swindon Youth for Christ Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 ## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** ## **Basis of preparing the financial statements** The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. ## **Income** All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. ## **Expenditure** Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. ## **Taxation** The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. ## **Fund accounting** Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. ## **Hire purchase and leasing commitments** Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. ## **Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits** The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. ## **2. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES** |**OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES**||| |---|---|---| ||31.3.21|31.3.20| ||£|£| |Fundraising events|4,574|12,333| continued... 4 Swindon Youth for Christ Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 ## **3. INVESTMENT INCOME** |**INVESTMENT INCOME**||| |---|---|---| ||31.3.21|31.3.20| ||£|£| |Deposit account interest|20|201| ## **4. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS** There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended 31 March 2020. ## **Trustees' expenses** There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended 31 March 2020. ## **5. STAFF COSTS** The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows: ||31.3.21|31.3.20| |---|---|---| |Church work|3|3| |Administration|1|1| ||4|4| No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. ## **6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES** |Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM**
Donations and legacies
60,187
10,733
Other trading activities
7,400
4,933
Investment income
192
9
Other income
992
-
**Total**
68,771
15,675
**EXPENDITURE ON**
Raising funds
5,322
-|Total
funds
£
70,920
12,333
201
992
84,446
5,322| |---|---| ## **Charitable activities** Gospel Propagation 85,764 15,941 101,705 continued... 5 **Total** 91,086 15,941 107,027 |**NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)**
(22,315)
(266)
(22,581)
**Transfers between funds**
**Net movement in funds**|8,021
(14,294)|(8,021)
(8,287)|-
(22,581)| |---|---|---|---| continued... 5 Swindon Youth for Christ ## Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 ## **6. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued** |Unrestricted|Unrestricted|| |---|---|---| ||Restricted|Total| |funds|funds|funds| |£|£|£| ## **RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS** ## **Total funds brought forward** 40,617 8,287 48,904 ## **TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD** 26,323 - 26,323 |**7.**|**CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**|**CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**|**CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**|**CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR**||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||||31.3.21|31.3.20| ||||||£|£| ||Other creditors||||-|1,381| |**8.**|**MOVEMENT IN FUNDS**|||||| ||||Net||Transfers|| ||||movement||between|At| |||At 1.4.20|in funds||funds|31.3.21| |||£|£||£|£| ||**Unrestricted funds**|||||| ||General fund|15,954|27,270||(7,434)|35,790| ||Reserve|10,369||-|-|10,369| |||26,323|27,270||(7,434)|46,159| ||**Restricted funds**|||||| BIOS - continued... 6 (7,434) 7,434 - ## **TOTAL FUNDS** 26,323 19,836 - 46,159 Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: ||Incoming|Resources|Movement| |---|---|---|---| ||resources|expended|in funds| ||£|£|£| |**Unrestricted funds**|||| |General fund|112,268|(84,998)|27,270| |**Restricted funds**|||| BIOS 4,058 (11,492) (7,434) ## **TOTAL FUNDS** 116,326 (96,490) 19,836 continued... 6 continued... Swindon Youth for Christ Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 ## **8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued** ## **Comparatives for movement in funds** |||Net|Transfers|| |---|---|---|---|---| |||movement|between|At| ||At 1.4.19|in funds|funds|31.3.20| ||£|£|£|£| |**Unrestricted funds**||||| |General fund|30,248|(22,315)|8,021|15,954| |Reserve|10,369|-|-|10,369| ||40,617|(22,315)|8,021|26,323| ## **Restricted funds** BIOS 1,201 (715) (486) - In-School 7,086 449 (7,535) - - 8,287 (266) (8,021) ## **TOTAL FUNDS** 48,904 (22,581) - 26,323 continued... 7 Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: ||Incoming|Resources|Movement| |---|---|---|---| ||resources|expended|in funds| ||£|£|£| |**Unrestricted funds**|||| |General fund|68,771|(91,086)|(22,315)| |**Restricted funds**|||| BIOS 14,861 (15,576) (715) In-School 814 (365) 449 15,675 (15,941) (266) ## **TOTAL FUNDS** 84,446 (107,027) (22,581) A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: Net Transfers continued... 7 |||movement|between|At| |---|---|---|---|---| ||At 1.4.19|in funds|funds|31.3.21| ||£|£|£|£| |**Unrestricted funds**||||| |General fund|30,248|4,955|587|35,790| |Reserve|10,369|-|-|10,369| ||40,617|4,955|587|46,159| ## **Restricted funds** BIOS 1,201 (8,149) 6,948 - In-School 7,086 449 (7,535) - - 8,287 (7,700) (587) **TOTAL FUNDS** 48,904 (2,745) - 46,159 continued... 7 Swindon Youth for Christ Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 ## **8. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued** A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: ||Incoming|Resources|Movement|Movement| |---|---|---|---|---| ||resources|expended|in funds|| ||£|£||£| |**Unrestricted funds**||||| |General fund|181,039|(176,084)||4,955| |**Restricted funds**||||| BIOS 18,919 (27,068) (8,149) In-School 814 (365) 449 19,733 (27,433) (7,700) ## **TOTAL FUNDS** 200,772 (203,517) (2,745) ## **9. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES** There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2021. 8 Swindon Youth for Christ ## Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 |for the Year Ended 31
March
2021|||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |||||31.3.21|31.3.20| ||Unrestricted|Restricted||Total|Total| ||funds||funds|funds|funds| ||£||£|£|£| |**INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS**|||||| |**Donations and legacies**|||||| |Donations|83,001||-|83,001|62,992| |Grants|7,000||-|7,000|7,928| ||90,001||-|90,001|70,920| |**Other trading activities**|||||| |Fundraising events|4,574||-|4,574|12,333| |**Investment income**|||||| |Deposit account interest|20||-|20|201| |**Other income**|||||| |Other income|||||| |16,473|||||| |4,058|||||| |20,531|||||| |992|||||| |Commissioned schools work|||||| |1,200|||||| |-|||||| |1,200|||||| - 17,673 4,058 21,731 992 ## **Total incoming resources** 112,268 4,058 116,326 84,446 This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements 9 ## **EXPENDITURE** |**Raising donations and legacies**
Fundraising costs
**Charitable activities**
Wages
Social security
Staf expenses
Other operating leases
Sundries
Volunteer expenses
Support events
Schools work
Youth programmes
Motor expenses
Team building
**Support costs**
**Management**
Insurance
Ofice costs
Professional fees|-
59,736
11,777
932
3,744
-
501
75
170
600
77
143
77,755
1,049
3,254
360
4,663|-
9,453
1,011
179
-
-
-
-
-
9
840
-
11,492
-
-
-
-|-
69,189
12,788
1,111
3,744
-
501
75
170
609
917
143
89,247
1,049
3,254
360
4,663|5,322
72,020
6,910
2,700
3,745
314
1,512
50
381
4,524
2,134
564
94,854
1,066
4,455
-
5,521| |---|---|---|---|---| This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements 9 Swindon Youth for Christ ## Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 |for the Year Ended 31
March
2021|||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |||||31.3.21|31.3.20| ||Unrestricted|Restricted||Total|Total| ||funds|funds||funds|funds| ||£|£||£|£| |**Management**|||||| |**Finance**|||||| |Bank charges|69||-|69|60| |**Information technology**|||||| |Information technology|2,511||-|2,511|1,270| |Total resources expended|84,998|11,492||96,490|107,027| |**Net (expenditure)/income**|27,270|(7,434)||19,836|(22,581)| This page does not form part of the statutory financial statements 10