## **Trustees' Annual Report for the period** ||Period start date|Period start date|||Period end date|| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |**From**|1|April|2025|**To**|1
April|2026| ## Section A Reference and administration details **Charity name** North Mymms Youth and Community Centre **Other names charity is known by** None **Registered charity** 275285 **Charity's principal address** North Mymms Youth and Community Centre Station Road, Welham Green, Hatfield **Postcode AL9 7PF** **Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity** |1
2
3|**Trustee name**|**Office (if any)**|**Dates acted if not for whole**
**year **|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee (ifany)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||James Bentall|Chair||Committee of the Centre| ||HilaryCarlen|||| ||Samantha Bailie|||| These three managing trustees are also custodians of the property which is leased by the charity, namely the Centre itself and the six acres of gardens, woodlands and playing field which lie around it, all of which are leased from the local authority. The charity has no formal advisers, although legal and other advice is purchased from suitably qualified persons when required. The charity has no staff and no Chief Executive. ## **Section B Structure, governance and management** ## **Description of the charity’s trusts** Type of governing document (eg. trust deed, constitution How the charity is constituted (eg. trust, association, company) Trust Trustee selection methods (eg. appointed by, elected by) Appointed by the centre’s committee ## **Additional governance issues (Optional information)** You **may choose** to include additional The charity is run by a small committee comprising the Trustees and other information, where relevant, about: volunteers, that meets regularly and is supported by a volunteer book keeper. In accordance with our constitution, the Trustees are _de facto_ • policies and procedures adopted for members of the committee; other members are elected by residents of the the induction and training of trustees; local parish at the AGM; or appointed by the parish council and local • the charity’s organisational structure voluntary groups. Additional members may be co-opted for a period of up and any wider network with which the to a year. charity works; The charity has relationships with the local organisations, licensees and individuals who use the centre. It has been operational for fifty-one years and is a valued local resource. - relationship with any related parties; trustees’ consideration of major risks and the system and procedures to manage them. The charity has put in place a risk management policy and procedure **NMYCC Annual Report 2025-26** 1 whereby key risks are identified, assessed, and mitigated. ## **Section C Objectives and activities** |Summary of the objects of the charity
set out in its governing document
Statutory declaration
Summary of the main activities
undertaken for the public benefit in
relation to these objects||The central object of the charity as set out in our constitution is_To_
_promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish without any_
_distinction, other than with particular reference to the young people of the_
_parish, by a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities_
_in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation_
_with the object of improving the conditions of life of the inhabitants_
_through the development of their physical, mental and spiritual capacities._|The central object of the charity as set out in our constitution is_To_
_promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish without any_
_distinction, other than with particular reference to the young people of the_
_parish, by a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities_
_in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation_
_with the object of improving the conditions of life of the inhabitants_
_through the development of their physical, mental and spiritual capacities._|The central object of the charity as set out in our constitution is_To_
_promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish without any_
_distinction, other than with particular reference to the young people of the_
_parish, by a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities_
_in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation_
_with the object of improving the conditions of life of the inhabitants_
_through the development of their physical, mental and spiritual capacities._|The central object of the charity as set out in our constitution is_To_
_promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish without any_
_distinction, other than with particular reference to the young people of the_
_parish, by a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities_
_in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation_
_with the object of improving the conditions of life of the inhabitants_
_through the development of their physical, mental and spiritual capacities._|The central object of the charity as set out in our constitution is_To_
_promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish without any_
_distinction, other than with particular reference to the young people of the_
_parish, by a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities_
_in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation_
_with the object of improving the conditions of life of the inhabitants_
_through the development of their physical, mental and spiritual capacities._|The central object of the charity as set out in our constitution is_To_
_promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish without any_
_distinction, other than with particular reference to the young people of the_
_parish, by a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities_
_in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation_
_with the object of improving the conditions of life of the inhabitants_
_through the development of their physical, mental and spiritual capacities._|The central object of the charity as set out in our constitution is_To_
_promote the benefit of the inhabitants of the Parish without any_
_distinction, other than with particular reference to the young people of the_
_parish, by a common effort to advance education and to provide facilities_
_in the interest of social welfare for recreation and leisure time occupation_
_with the object of improving the conditions of life of the inhabitants_
_through the development of their physical, mental and spiritual capacities._| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |||The Trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission Guidance on
public benefit and are confident that their activities continue to comply
with this guidance.||||||| |||The chief activity of the centre is to provide and maintain a venue where
local people can meet for purposes which comply with our charitable
objectives as set out in our constitution. Below is a summary of the
activities and groups for which we have provided a venue, and how they
relate to the different aspects of our objectives. We have been pleased
that we have again this year been able to reflect all of the areas of benefit
to which our constitution refers.
Focus on
Development of
capacities
Youth focus
Education
Leisure
Physical
Mental
Spiritual
**Regular users**
Youth club (10-16 year olds)





Ju-jitsu club (adults and children)





Football clubs




Dog training (adults)


Boxing club (children/young adults)





Personal training (adults)



Light and Life Church (all ages)


Brookmans Bears Day Care




**Occasional events**
Family parties and celebrations


Adult education and leisure events


Religious events
||||||| ||||Focus on|||Development of
capacities||| ||||Youth focus|Education|Leisure|Physical|Mental|Spiritual| |||**Regular users**||||||| |||Youth club (10-16 year olds)||||||| |||Ju-jitsu club (adults and children)||||||| |||Football clubs||||||| |||Dog training (adults)||||||| |||Boxing club (children/young adults)||||||| |||Personal training (adults)||||||| |||Light and Life Church (all ages)||||||| |||Brookmans Bears Day Care||||||| |||**Occasional events**||||||| |||Family parties and celebrations||||||| |||Adult education and leisure events||||||| |||Religious events||||||| |Section D|Achievements and performance| |---|---| |**Summary of the main achievements**
**of the charity during the year**|| ||During this year we have moved towards full occupancy of our space,
with the introduction of Brookman’s Bears Day Care, a licensee operating
three full days a week.
Hertfordshire Boxing Laboratory have extended their license to include
the studio area.
We have retained regular bookings with
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Light and Life Church
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Doodledash Dog Training
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Welham Martial Arts
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North Mymms Youth Project
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Potters Bar Crusaders.
In addition, we have hosted numerous celebrations, a film club,
celebrations for a second religious group, and adult education/recreation| **NMYCC Annual Report 2025-26** 2 ## events.. - We have enjoyed working with all our users, and we are looking forward to continuing to do so over the coming year. We have meanwhile continued to refurbish the centre to make it more attractive and functional for its users. • Further reconfiguration of the foyer and toilet areas, to replace unused space with storage rooms - • Replacement of flooring in kitchen • Replacement of radiator covers to reduce heating costs • Provision of a mini kitchen area for office and studio users - Improved security and CCTV has enabled us to significantly reduce the problem of fly tipping around the centre. |**Section E Financial review**|**Section E Financial review**|**Section E Financial review**|**Section E Financial review**| |---|---|---|---| |**Brief statement of the charity’s**
**policy on reserves**
**Details of any funds materially in**
**deficit**
**Further financial review details**
You**may choose**to include additional
information, where relevant about:
•
the charity’s principal sources of
funds (including any fundraising);
•
how expenditure has supported the
key objectives of the charity;
•
investment policy and objectives
including any ethical investment
policy adopted.|||| ||Under our financial policy, the Trustees and Committee have agreed a
target level of reserves equal to 6 months of operating expenses,
includingrent and utilities.||| ||Our expenditure this year amounted to £47,676 and our income to
£34,438
This represents a deficit of £13,238, funded from our reserves._As a_
_result, although we still have some limited reserves we have not met our_
_reserves target._
This deficit reflects:
_Expenditure_
•
The ongoing refurbishment of the building (£12,739)
•
A first full year at the new £14.4K rent, introduced in phases
during the previous year.
_Income_
•
The period of 9 months before the commencement of the
Brookman’s Bears license, during which we had no daytime
income from the hall||| ||**(Optional information)**||| |||Summary of Income:|| |||Bookings|83%| |||Donations and grants|17%| |||Summary of Expenses:|| |||Rent, legal fees and legally required licenses|36%| |||Utilities|10%| |||Upkeep and refurbishment|54%| ## **Section F Other optional information** We were again unable to appoint a Treasurer at the last AGM and did not fill this appointment during the year. The Trustees have maintained careful oversight of the finances throughout the year, and have been very grateful throughout the period for the support of a previous Treasurer/Trustee who kindly agreed to continue as volunteer book-keeper. **NMYCC Annual Report 2025-26** 3 ## **Section G Declaration** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** |**Signature(s)**
**Full name(s)**
**Position (eg Secretary, Chair,**
**etc)**
**Date**|||| |---|---|---|---| ||James Bentall|Hilary Carlen|Samantha Bailie| ||Trustee|Trustee|Trustee| ||20/06/2026||| ||20/06/2026||| **NMYCC Annual Report 2025-26** 4 **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** **Section A Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees/ members of** Charity Name North Mymms Youth and Community Centre **On accounts for the year ended** 31 March 2026 **Charity no (if any)** 275285 **Set out on pages** 2 pages, balance sheet and statement of income and expenditure as appended below (remember to include the page numbers of additional sheets) I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended **31 March 2026** . As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the **Responsibilities and basis of report** Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. **Independent examiner's statement** I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below *) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: • accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or • the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. * _Please delete the words in the brackets if they do not apply._ **Signed: Date: Name:** Adrian Wootton **Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (if any):** I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. **Address:** **Section B Disclosure** Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners). **NMYCC Annual Report 2025-26** 5 **Give here brief details of any items that the** Nil **examiner wishes to disclose** . **NMYCC Annual Report 2025-26** 6 Inc me and Ex dl cou rEn 2026 Incom• L•ttlngs and T•klngs Jurnble Salo Hlro of F￿tball Pltch L•ss Exp•nMs Donatbons & Grants - See Ust Gate Charg•9 Glft Ald Rèturn of old Float Sal• of Floor Buffer D•￿$11 Account Int•r•st 28569 100 412 4397 10 690 210 110 261 19339 21180 34769 44417 Exp•rKlltur• 3658 2350 319 51 713 3678 23807 4157 Water Prlntlng. Postag• and Statlor*ry T•lephone and Internet Cleanlng and Hyyln• Repalrs - See Ust Insuran R•rbt of C•rth Door Socurlty Profe551onal F••* L•gal Fees Paypal Chwges Computor H￿tIng arrfl IT Porformlng Rlglrt Socloty Food Jumble Sal• Molor V•hl¢l• Expon¥H and Trav•1 144 774 6208 19629 3247 12S90 100 230 338 206 205 48426 EXC•￿ ol Exp•ndltur• ov•r Incom• D•ficlt for th• Yoar -11880 NMYCC Annual Report 2025-26 Pr•wnt•ntgf lftwr• ¢3SB 1547 B•n 5338 1471)7 Baith C*x**t A¢cLwrt 310*2 -111JO I B•l•nG¢ èh￿ d￿rA4 the 31ry1 Iknph 2W th In¢effle E￿￿￿lIU1• the docuT%mt& ¥thnItt￿ w me •Thd T•c***d inknrn•tk)• 4•d upl•rbffjkXJ a¥ rniuinyj. I r*rbfN B•laThrA StY•t iTrd •1 NMYCC Annual Report 2025-26