11Page Jays Youth & Community Club JFC AND BOYS CLUB (ALSO KNOWN AS JAYS BOYS CLUB) Ridgewell Close, Dagenham, Essex, RM10 9AJ, Tel: (020) 8592 9872 outhfc hotmail.com www.clubwebsite.eo.ukl" Club Colours: Yellow and Blue Jays YFC 1970 Trustee Annual Re ort Jays Youth & Community Club JFC AND BOYS CLUB (ALSO KNOWN AS JAYS BOYS CLUB), Registered Charity number: 280102 Period: 1" April 2023 to 31st March 2024. Introduction% As trustees of Jays Youth & Community Club, we are pleased to prpsppt our annual report for the year ending 31st March 2024. This report outlines the charity's activities, achievements, and financial performan, as well as its contribution to the community. The Club's mission is to promote health and wellbeing through sport, provide opportunities for young people, and build a strong community through football. Chari Ob"ections and Pu lic Benefit The objectives of Jays Youth & Community Club to remain aligned with our commitment to: Promote physical he.alth and fitness through organized football sessions and events. Provide opportunitie$ fpr youth and adult participation regardless of ability, background, or experience. Foster community cohesion by hosting inclusive programs and outreach initiatives. In all our activities, we ensure compliance with the Charities Act to provide public benefits. Ke Achievements 1 A ril 023- 31" March 2024 During the year, Jays Youth &'Community Club delivered significant rpFults that demonstrate our impact, induding: 1 . Particip.ation Growth Increased the numbers of participants in weekly footpall sessions by 500/0 Successfully engage new players from underrepresented groups, youth, female and disabled players. 2. Community Outreach initiatives Organized community football events such as Jays Youth & Community Club Football Toumamenty, Summer football camp with attendance 1xeding 30 % our players and local community children. Partnered with local schools and leisure centers to run workshops on promoting health and inclusivity; Raised a total of £5553.02 through events, donations and sponsorships to support our invested in new equipment and updated facilities, clyb h,ousp.and grounds. Maklno football mora accessiblé to residents.
21Page Financial Review The Charity remains in a stable financial position. Income for the year totaled £39999.02 with expenditures amounting to £44051.50. Key SoUrs of income from: Donations and grants Event fundraising Hall hire Expenditure focused on: Running costs of football Facility maintenance and running costs Community outreach programs education courses Accounts endin 31st March 2024 Opening balance"1" April 2023 £5077.68 Income Signing on fees Sponsors Events Hall Hire: Refunds £3466.00 £932.06 £4620.16 £30880.00 £100.QO Total Income £3999.Q2 Expenditure Kit & Equipment Pitch fees & Training fees Clubhouse/Grounds Maintenance repairs & cleaning Utilities Essex Fa courses & Fees Referees Trophies Photographer Events Capital Expense Hospitality Refreshments £7,919.61 £5225.99 £8088.84 £10889.35 £1049.00 £760.00 £1250.00 £140.00 £5298.31 £1146.80 £2283.60 Total Expenditure £44051.50 Closing Balance as of 3181 March 2024: £1025.20,. .
31Page Challen es and Lessons Learned This year, we faced challenges such as: Securing consistent funding, managing increased deman¢1 for programs, or facility limitations. Despite these challenges, we have learned the iwportance of diversifying funding sources or engaging with them more effectively. Future Plans.::: In the coming year, Jays Youth & Community Club aims to: Expand participation to target numbers of players, focusing on specific groups.., Expand our female section within our youth teams. Create player pathway from youth to open age football. Launch new programs, youth leadership training, disability football sessions. Educations qualjfiotions for our volunteers. To become accredited to the FA. Raise funds to sup.port facility improvements. Strengthen partnerships with local organizations to amplify pur impact. Trustees Michael Reynolds (Chair) Appointed May 2023 Trina Salek-Taghizadeh (Secretary) Appointed January 2024 Shelley Smith Appointed September 2023 Natalie Newton Appointed 4eptember 2023 Chris Tozer sin 2011 . Pat Unwin Resigned September 2023 -1 Lisa Unwin Resigned September 2023 Inde ndent examiner David Regan, 201 Cavendiih Gardens, Barking, Essex, IG119DZ Acknowled We would like to thank our donors, volunteers, staff, and supporters for their invaluable contributions. Your dedication and generosity enable us to continue our mission of making football accessible and transformatiye for everyone in our community. Declaration . . The trustees declare that they d this trustee report. Michael Reynolds Chair of Trustees 29th March 2025 Registered Charity Number. 280102 . Affiliated to t Essex County Football Association
CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteesl members of On accounts for the ywar ended Charity no (rf any) Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the acu)unts of the above charity (kne Trusf) for the year endedl i 01292f Responsibilities and As the chaiity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basis of report of the aco)unts in aco)rdance with the requirements of the Charitss Act 2011 (Ihe Acr). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in c2rrying out my examination, I have followed the appIlble Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act I have completed my examination. I confim that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respectr. accounting records were not kept in accordan with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concems 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. Independent examinerfs statement Signed: Date: Name: Relevant professional qualification(s) or body (rf any): Address: Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concem (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for .examiners). October a•18
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Jay'syouth and Community Club JFC Registered Charity Number: 280102 Opening Balance as at 1stApril 2023: £5.077.68 Total Expenditure: £44,051.50 Total Income: £39.999.02 Closing Balance as at 31" March 2024: £1,025.20 F-QLQ