APOLLO YOUTH CLUB
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Reference and AdministratSve details
Charity Name..
Apollo Youth Club
Charity registration number: 290271
Charity's address
The principal address of the charity is:
Apollo Youth Club
MAPP Community Centre, 22 Mount Pleasant,
Reading, Berkshire, RGI 2TD
Current Trustees
Jackie Daniel, Aaron Grandison, Sharon Titus, Phyllis White, and Anderson
Connell
Former Trustees who served during the financial year
David Archibald, Hazel Daniel, Joe Williams, and Donna Claudia Strough
Structure. Governance and Management
Apollo Youth Club was formed in 1972 and is registered as a Charity with the
Charity Commission.
Organizational Structure
It is governed by a committed and dedicated group of individuals who make up
the Trustees. The Trustees deals with all matters connected with financing,
staffing and the internal administration of Apollo.

Apollo Youth Club
Trustees Annual Report {continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Objertives and Activities
The main objectives of the Charity are to advance the education of the public
resident in Reading and neighbourhood thereof in the art, history, and culture
of people of African and Caribbean origin.
To advance the education of young people in the area of benefit especially but
not exclusively through leisu re-time activities, to develop their physica l and
mental capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and
members of society.
Achievements and Performance
Apollo conducts a number of activities in pursuance of our charitable aims. We
consider these activities provide benefit to our current users and the wider
community.
We have kept After School Club running on days when the hire bus has broken
down, staff have been off sick or there has been heavy rain which causes a
problem because of the roof. The water does not run off as it should. Staff and
volunteers have come together to make it work.
We continue to provide term time and holiday club for children, attendance at
the clubs is increasing. We provide a quality service which is reflected in our
Ofsted reports.
Staffing remains a significant problem. We struggle to recruit staff. We
advertise on different platforms with limited success. We are 'lucky' in that our
current staff members and volunteers will do whatever is necessary when
needed.
In July 2024, we purchased a minibus, one of our priorities last year. Fund
raising is not easy, it continues to be a challenge. We need volunteers with that
particular skill set to take the lead. In the current cost of living cris15, it is
diff icult to focus peoples, attention on this.

Apollo Youth Club
Trustees Annual Report (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The Charity website has now been rebuilt, primarily by a volunteer. This is a
huge step forward. It has up to date information about the club and its
activities. Application forms for parents and carers wishing to join After School
club or book a place at the holiday club is now available online. There is still
work to be done, but we have taken a step forward. Thank you to Estherfor
giving her time and being patient with the many changes that were requested.
We mentioned last year we are working in partnership with a new charity
being set up to support / mentor young people. This has not progressed as we
had anticipated for a number of reasons, lack of time and other issues being
prioritised.
The state of the building continues to present challenges. This impacts on
hires, which reduces money available to help with the refurbishment. We
receive no assistance from the local authority; therefore, we have to fund work
to the building ourselves. As with other orga n izations at this time, it is diff icu It
to source volunteers.
The regular activities supported by the club such as salsa classes, the Friday Art
Group continue. The building is also being hired for social events, such as
birthday parties.
These are challenging times for our community, and the wider community
locally and nationally. The cost-of-living crisis has 'hit' most people. We are
seeing this daily with families struggling to pay bills, having to cut the number
of days at After School Club. If help is needed, just ask.
Apollo can be contacted if you require help and or support. If we cannot help,
we will try to put you in touch with someone who can.
Mental health and wellbeing continue to be important in these challenging
times. If you know of someone who may need support, reach out to them.
We would like to express our warmest thanks and appreciation for our former
trustees. Their many years of commitment to Apollo is truly commendable.

Apollo Youth Club
Trustees Annual Report (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Future Plans
Our future remains the same-to continue to raise funds to help the project to
continue and grow.
Our priorities remain to secure funding for a part time administrative worker,
We cannot rely solely on volunteers as someone is needed to deal with queries
quickly and research information.
We are exploring ways in which we can change the way we operate, while
continuing to serve the community in a way that meets their needs.
We are considering offering workshops covering a variety of topics including
safeguarding & preparing your child for'big, school.
We will continue to work towards fund raising, through events such as cultural
markets. We will also work with local Black businesses to encourage staff to
volunteer their specialist skills and knowledge, to help with fundraising, to
sponsor specific projects and give regular donations while raising their profile
among the community.
f you have any ideas about fundraising or know someone with marketing
skills, please ask them to contact us.
Financial Review
Results for the year
The Charity made a deficit of £10,977 due to an increase in costs. The key
increases in costs were shared costs, building maintenance, mini-bus hire, and
wages. The environment for Apollo remains particularly challenging.
The Trustees would like to thank the staff for an outstanding contribution in
d ifficult times.
Restricted Funds
There have been no movement in the restricted funds which remain at
£16,000.

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Trustees Annual Report (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Investment Policy
There are no investments held. Any surplus monies at the end of the financial
year are held in bank accounts to cover future deficits or other funding needs.
Risk Management
The Trustees have a duty to identify, assess and manage risks to which the
charity is exposed. Where appropriate, systems, procedures and controls have
been established to mitigate and safeguard the Trustees and charity.
Public Benefit Statement
Trustees have complied with their duty to have regard to the guidance on public
benefit published by the Commission in exercising their powers or duties.
The Trustees are satisfied that the charity continues to meet the required public
benefit test through its objectives and activities.
Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the Charity's Trustees.
Jackie Daniel, Chairperson
Date: 27 February 2025

CHARITY COMMISSION '
FOR ENGLAND ANO WALES
APOLLO YOUTH CLUB
.hLirilv N?me
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For the period
from
To
0110412023
31103r2024
Section A Receipts and payments
Unrestricted
funds
tothe n6arest
Restricted
funds
Endowment
fund¥
Last ygar
Total funds
to tho twre¥t£
tothg noaro8t£
to thtr r*•arest£
to the ne8rest£
A1 Receipts
Fees
o￿allonS
'SgA10
3,297
7,487
137
613
Sg,810
3,297
7,4ts7
137
613
59,503
S,154
Sundry
Bank interest
Grants
167
Sub total
71,344
71,344
65,694
A2 Asset and Investment salès,
Isee table).
Sub total
71.344
71.344
65,694
A3Pa
ment¥
Staff costs
Shared cos
Mini bus related costs
FO￿ C0515
Insuran
Oiher exwnse$
Training
.31,640
10,283
20.829
3,325
31,$40
10,283
20,829
3,325
1,040
15.237
67
28.112
6,511
18,608
2.000
1,702
7,002
282
15,237
Sub total
B2.321
82,321
64,217
A4 Asset and investment
purchases
Sub total
Total payments
82,321
82121
64,217
Net of (paymentsJ/receipts
A5 Tmnsfers betwèèn funds
A6 Cash funds last year and
Cash funds this year end
10.977
10,977
1,477
38,266
27.289
16,000
16.000
54,266
43,289
52,789
54,266
CCXX R1 accounts ISSI
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestrtcted
fund5
to neare5tE
Restricted
funds
to neare8t £
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
Categories
Detalls
81 Cash funds
Cash ai bank
26,670
16,000
Petty cash
819
Total cash funds
27.2B9
16.000
iawee bèlwswith recelptsand pJymgM$
UnTestri¢ted
funds
to noarfrst É
Restricte
funds
to nearest£
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
Detsils
B2 Other monetary assets
F￿n¢ to whlch
asset belon
Current value
Details
C051 loptionall
B3 Invostmont assets
Fund to which
8$8et belon
Unrestricted
Details
DonabJ offi(? fumitLYe
Cost loptionall
urrent value
t10¢￿1
B4 Assets retsin9d for thg
charlty's own uso
Donated compLrtereoJiprne
Unre51riGted
Laptop
Unre$lricted
Len0￿ Tablet
Unresirided
Fund towhieh
relate5
Unrestricted
Arnount dug
When due
Details
Shartd costs
BS Llabllltles
1,618
Olhpr
Unrestricted
1.030
Signed tyy one or knvo Iruslees on
behalf of all the trustees
Date of
roval
Signature
Print Name
Jackle Daniel
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CCXX R2 accounts ISSI
271021202S

Independent Examiner's Report on the Accounts
Report to the Trustees of Apollo Youth Club (Charity no. 290271)
On the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity
("the Trust") for the year ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of
the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the 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 confinn that no material matters have
come to my attention 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.
Signed:
Date: 27 February 2025
Anderson Springer Bse (Econ.) (Hons.) {UCL), FCCA
AGS&CO
Chartered Certified Accountants
28 Portway Close
Reading
Berkshire
RGI 6LB