APOLLO YOUTH CLUB
TRUSTEES ANNUAL REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Reference and Administrative details
Charity Name:
Apollo Youth Club
Charity registration number: 290271
Charitys 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, Anderson Connell
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.
Objectives 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 leisure-time activities, to develop their physical and
mental capacities that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and
members of society.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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 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 have had maintenance work carried out on the roof which
has minimised the problem.
We continue to provide term time and holiday club for children offering a safe
and welcoming space after school, supeNised play and creative activities,
healthy snack and opportunities for social development. Attendance at the
clubs is increasing. We provide a quality service which is reflected in our Ofsted
reports.
We are working with the Wraparound team which has funding to help the local
authorities fund schools and community groups wanting to provide breakfast
clubs and after school clubs. We have been encouraged to apply for funding
for which we have completed the application.
Staffing remains a significant problem. We continue to 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. We are working with the Department of Work and Pensions to help
with our recruitment. We are hopeful this will prove to be successful.
In July 2024, we purchased a minibus, one of our priorities last year. This has
made a significant difference in that we have saved much needed funds which
would otherwise have been spent on minibus hires. Fund raising is not easy, it
continues to be a challenge. We need volunteers with that particular skill set to
take the lead. I n the current cost of living crisis, it Is difficult to focus peoples,
attention on this.

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Trustees Annual Report (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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. Work has continued on
the website to make access easier. New information has been added, and work
continues to make the site user friendly with useful information and videos.
The after-school club operated on 5 afternoons per week during term time. We
supported approximately 17 children daily 4 to 11 years. Feedback from
children and parents has been positive, with many valuing the safe
environment and the consistency of care provided. The trustees believe the
charity has continued to meet a clear local need and deliver needed benefit to
its users.
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. We have decided to return to this at a later date as we see this as
an important idea to support young people, particularly in these challenging
times. We want to offer support to divert young people to more positive
in itiatives.
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 bu ild ing ou rselves. As with other organizations at th is time, it is d ifficu 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.

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Trustees Annual Report (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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 familie5 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 expre55 our warmest thanks and appreciation for our former
trustees. Their many years of commitment to Apollo is truly commendable.
Future Plans
Out future remains the same- to continue to raise funds to help the project to
continue and grow, and to explore additional funding opportunities to improve
financial sustainability.
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.
The trustees aim to maintain the quality and consistency of the after-school
provision and review activities to ensure they continue to meet the needs of
children and families.
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 'bI￿ 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 regu lar donations whi le ra ising their prof ile
among the community.

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Trustees Annual Report (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
If you have any ideas about fundraising or know someone with marketing
skills, please ask them to contact us.
We aim to recruit additional volunteers/trustees where possible.
Financial Review
Results for the year
The Charity made a deficit of £1,003 which was a pleasing improvement on last
year.
The environment for Apollo remains particularly challenging and there is
additional uncertainty following the dissolution of The MAPP Partnership on 29
April 2025.
The Trustees would like to thank the staff for an outstanding contribution in
difficult ci rcu mstances.
Restrirted Funds
There have been no movement in the restricted funds which remain at
£16,000.
Investment Policy
There are no investments held. Any SULylus 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.

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Trustees Annual Report (continued)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees, report above.
Signed on behalf of the Charity's Trustees.
i// ,J
Jackie Daniel, Chairperson
Date: 9 February 2026

CHARITY COMMISSION
FOR ENGLANO AND WALES
APOLLO YOUTH CLUB
290271
Receipts and payments accounts
CC16a
For the period
from
To
D110412024
3110312025
Section A Receipts and payments
Un￿￿trIcted
funds
to iho n8arest
Restricted
funds
Endowment
fund
Total funds
Last year
to￿ nearos¢£
tothe noaro8t £
to tho noarest£
to the no•￿￿t£
A1 Reeeipts
Ftes
Donation5
Fund raising ￿vitieS
Sundry
B8nk Intsrest
Grants
56.028
7,000
9,390
415
612
66,028
7.000
9,390
415
612
59.810
3.297
7.487
137
613
Sub total
73,445
73.445
71,344
A2 Asset and iftvestment sales,
Isee tablèl.
Sub total
73,445
73,445
71,344
A3Pa
ments
Staff co$ts
Shared costs
Mini bus related cos
Food ¢¢)SL*
IDsuiante
Olherexpense5
Trainirvj
34.166
13,815
13,050
635
3,139
9,096
547
34.166
13,B15
13,0$0
635
3,139
9,096
547
31,540
10,283
20,829
3.325
1.040
15.237
67
Sub total
74,448
74,448
82.321
A4 Asset and Investment
purchases
Mlnl Bus
7,000
Sub total
7,000
81,448
81.448
82.321
Net of (payments)/receipts
AS Transfers between fund¥
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
8,003
8,003
10.977
27,289
19,286
16,000
16,000
43,289
35,286
54.266
43.289
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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricte
funds
to nearest £
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
Endtswment
funds
to nearest £
Categories
Dètails
81 Cash funds
Cash ai bank
19,211
16.000
Pety Gash
75
Total cash funds
19.286
16.000
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ac¢owq811
Unr•strlcted
funds
to near8St£
Re¥tricted
funds
to nearest £
Endowment
funds
to n88re8t E
Details
Fund to whl¢h
a$$et belon
Currontvolug
Detalls
Cost loptionall
Fund to which
a55et bolon
Unrestfi¢ted
Currontvalue
Details
Donated office fumiture
Costlopiion811
84 Assets rglained for the
charity'8 1)wn use
Donated cfympuler ￿uipMent
Unrestricte(S
Laptop
Unre51ri¢led
Lenovo Tab￿1
UllrtgtrLied
Mini Bus
Unre5trLted
7,000
Fund to which
rolates
Unrestric￿4
Amouth due
When due
Details
Shared Wdts
B5 Liabilitiè8
Olhèl
Unrestri¢ted
Stgned by one or two trustee$ on
bahawof all the Iru$tees
Date of
roval
Signature
Print Name
Jackie Dani81
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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 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity
("the Trust") for the year ended 31 March 20?5.
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 confimi 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: 9 February 2026
Anderson Springer Bsc {Eeon.) (Hons.) (UCL), FCCA
AGS&CO
Chartered Certified Accountants
28 Portway Close
Reading
Berkshire
RGI 6LB