## LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION 1. The charity is an unincorporated association formed under a trust deed, registered charity number 303161. 2. The management committee listed on page 3 are the trustees of the charity. 3. No other persons served as trustees of the charity during 2023. 4. The charity’s address is Kenneth Black House, 190 Martin Way, Morden, Surrey, SM4 4AJ 5. Bankers: HSBC Bank, Wimbledon Hill Road, SW19 7NF, London 6. Independent examiner: C K Yew FCCA, C Yew & company, 54 Glenburnie Rd, London, SW17 7NF ## **GOVERNANCE** 1. Nobody corporate is a trustee of the charity. 2. The members of the council of the charity are entitled to appoint new trustees. 3. Trustees are selected by interview. 4. The custodian trustees of the charities property are UK Youth (formally National association of boys clubs). ## **POLICIES** - a. Reserves Policy Reserves are held to fund repairs to the Clubs premises which are more than 70 years old, to fund additions and improvements to the service that the Club offers, and to provide against unexpected contingences ## BOARD OF TRUSTEES ## **Chairman** Leon Trowbridge **Honorary Secretary** Gareth Harding ## **Honorary Treasurer** Julie Nadar Angus Litster Matt Abouzsaid Paul Davis Alan Whiter ## Club Staff **Club Manager** Nick Skilton **Deputy Manager** Karley Hackett **Youth Workers** Casie Stratford Chloe Hackett- Hearne Sarah Barber David Edwards Lara Ibrahim Daniel Hearne Raneesha Le Blanc Imm Bedford ## **Volunteers** Kavarn Le Blanc Jamie Poulter Josh Poulter **Caretaker** Sharon Lowe ## **ACKNOWLEDGMENTS** The Club is still managing to maintain a sound financial footing despite a challenging financial climate. We remain extremely fortunate to have a small number of very loyal major benefactors and a few new funders. We would like to record our particular thanks to the following for their support throughout 2023 - Philip Crabtree (Sydney Black family trust) Peacock Trust Merton Connected London Community Foundation Wimbledon Foundation Penney, Ruddy and Winter (Investment fund and donation) DLAG (Dons Local Action Group) Co-op Community Fund Twelfth man Tables for Business ## **CHAIRMANS REPORT** Whilst we continued to work amongst a challenging economic back drop, our target of becoming financially self-sufficient remains. 2023 was a year that saw us restructure our management committee, and I firmly believe that these changes will give us a great chance of achieving our objectives. Nick and his team continued their outstanding work, delivering exceptional youth provision throughout the year. We live in an ever changing society and whilst the challenges remain, I am immensely proud of the work and support that Endeavour continues to provide its members. My sincere thanks to Nick and the Endeavour team who as always worked tirelessly in delivering outstanding leadership and support to our members. Finally, I would like to thank the following key stakeholders for their continued support to Endeavour: Sydney Black Trust Charles Peacock (Peacock Trust) Merton Connected London Community Foundation Wimbledon Foundation Penney, Ruddy and Winter (Investment fund and donation) DLAG (Dons Local Action Group) Co-op Community Fund Twelfth man Tables for Business ## **Treasurer’s report Julie Nadar** The trustees have managed the club’s budget very well in 2023. Nick, the club manager, has done very well in bidding for successful grants and fundraising events. Our investment continued with Penney, Ruddy and Winter into 2023. They helped us to manage the investment wisely so we were able to withdraw a substantial amount to help us continue our work this year, without which our services would have been affected. ## **CLUB LEADERS REPORT** In 2023 the club continued to deliver a strong programme of activities and advice to our children and young people. Firstly, I must say a huge thanks to the trustees who not only gave myself and the staff team support but managed a tight budget in a very tough times for funding. One area we continued to grow as club was our work with children and young people who are diagnosed with autism and learning difficulties. Due to circumstances beyond our control the club tweaked its year two funding with the Wimbledon foundation to allow us to continue to work with this group. The feedback we have had from youth members and parents has been truly amazing and the club is now working on a long-term strategy of increasing the sessions on offer and building on community relations with Merton’s autistic school which is now located very near to the club. We have already started to a build strong partnership with the school and funding allowing the club will move towards more specialists work in this field along side our generic youth work. With more and more children and young people suffering we need to be supportive and available to offer all the support we can, as this generation are starting to feel the effects of the past 3 years lack of face-to-face support and the dangers of becoming socially disadvantaged. Its our job to encourage them to break the cycle of living their social lives on computers and phones. 2023 saw the clubs first golf day fundraiser. This saw run by Paul and Alan who organized and run the event. It was a great success with them raising £8,000 on the day which was way beyond our expectations. This will now become an annual event and raise much needed funds for the club. Although it’s been a tough year financially, we continue to deliver high standard of youth work and support for the children and young people of Merton. ## THE ENDEAVOUR CLUB ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 - **1) Annual Accounts & Notes** - **2) Trustees Report** - **3) Club Leaders Report** - **4) Independent Examiners Report** - **Management Accounts** ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ENDEAVOUR CLUB Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023** I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, Balance Sheet and the related notes. ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for the year (under s43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts (under section 43(3)(a) if the 1993 Act); to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under s43 (7) (b) of the 1993 Act, as amended); and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of Independent Examiner's report** My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. ## **Independent Examiner's statement** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act have not been met; or 2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. C Yew & Company 54 Glenburnie Road London SW17 7NF 31 May 2024 ## **THE ENDEAVOUR CLUB STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023** **2023 2022** £ £ **RESOURCES ARISING** Sidney Black Trust 7,000 7,000 Peacock Trust 5,000 4,000 London Community Fund/Wimbledon Foundation 11,000 10,000 Merton Giving - 10,000 Fun Rising 3,508 - Other Donations 8,046 7,140 Lettings & Hire 805 2,352 Canteen 2,360 580 Member's subscription & payments for activities - - Interest Receivable 55 - Standard life investments withdrawals 50,000 35,000 ----------- ---------- **Gross resources arising in the year** 87,774 76,072 ----------- ---------- **USE OF RESOURCES** Salaries & N I C 59,383 58,106 Youth activities 5,978 2,541 Canteen 943 1,466 Premises Maintenance 1,739 2,994 Premise Utilities 5,659 4,798 Insurances 2,673 2,514 Minibus-expenses 2,725 2,865 Telephone 1,393 1,631 Accountancy 750 750 Other Expenses 304 3,420 Fixed Assets -depreciation 680 580 ----------- ---------- **Resources use in the year** 82,227 81,665 ----------- ----------Net incoming (outgoing) for year 5,547 (5,593) ====== ======= ## **THE ENDEAVOUR CLUB BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023** **2023 2022 £ £ Fixed Assets At Cost Depreciation Net** Land & Buildings 161,160 - 161,160 161,160 Furniture & Equipment 18.739 16,969 1,770 1,177 Mini Bus 25,669 24,484 1,185 1,423 ----------- --------- ---------- ---------205,568 41,453 164,115 163,760 ----------- --------- **Current Assets** Debtors & prepayments - - Investments Standard Life 185,684 225,640 Cash at bank & in hand 11,527 7,096 ------------ ----------197,211 232,736 ----------- ----------Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Creditors & Accruals 2,284 3,045 --–----- --------2,284 3,045 --------- --------Net Current Assets 194,927 229,691 ----------- ----------- **Net Assets** 359,042 393,451 **====== =======** General Fund brought forward 393,451 473,894 Standard life investments increase(Decrease) (39,956) (74,850) Net Income (Outgoing) for year 5,547 (5,593) ------------ -----------Total funds carried forward 359,042 393,451 **======= =======** These accounts were approved by the management committee and signed on their behalf by: -------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- **Mr Leon Trowbridge (Chairman) Ms Julie Nader (Hon. Treasurer) 3 June 2024** ## **THE ENDEAVOUR CLUB NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023** **1.** The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the charities Accounting Statement of recommended practice and follow applicable accounting standards. **2.** Depreciation rates: Minibus over 6 years - 16.7% per annum on reducing balances Furniture & Equipment - 20% per annum on reducing balances **3.** No depreciation has been provided on Land and Buildings on the grounds that it is immaterial. The market value of the land and buildings is considered to be substantially higher than the historical cost shown in these financial statements. **4.** Fixed Assets:- Land & Furniture & Minibus Total Buildings Equipment Costs £ £ £ £ At 31 December 2022 161,160 17,704 25,669 204,533 Additions in the year - 1,035 - 1,035 Disposals - - - - ----------- --------- ---------- -----------At 31 December 2023 161,160 18,739 25,669 205,568 ====== ===== ====== ======= Depreciation At 31 December 2022 - 16.527 24,246 40,773 Additions in the year - 442 238 680 Disposals in the year - - - - ---------- --------- --------- ----------At 31 December 2022 - 16,969 24,484 41,453 ====== ====== ===== ====== Net Book Value at 31/12/2023 161,160 1,770 1,185 164,115 ====== ===== ===== ====== Net Book Value at 31/12/2022 161,160 1,177 1,423 163,760 ======= ===== ====== ======= **5.** The club employs a full-time club leader, seasonal youth workers and part-time support staff. During the year under review this equates to an average of about 2 full-time staff employed when t he club is open. **6.** Expenses claimed by the trustees were none. ## THE ENDEAVOUR CLUB ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023 - **1) Annual Accounts & Notes** - **2) Trustees Report** - **3) Club Leaders Report** - **4) Independent Examiners Report** - **Management Accounts** ## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ENDEAVOUR CLUB Accounts for the year ended 31 December 2023** I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, Balance Sheet and the related notes. ## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner** The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for the year (under s43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts (under section 43(3)(a) if the 1993 Act); to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners (under s43 (7) (b) of the 1993 Act, as amended); and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. ## **Basis of Independent Examiner's report** My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the Charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and, consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts. ## **Independent Examiner's statement** In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: 1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act have not been met; or 2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. C Yew & Company 54 Glenburnie Road London SW17 7NF 31 May 2024 ## **THE ENDEAVOUR CLUB STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023** **2023 2022** £ £ **RESOURCES ARISING** Sidney Black Trust 7,000 7,000 Peacock Trust 5,000 4,000 London Community Fund/Wimbledon Foundation 11,000 10,000 Merton Giving - 10,000 Fun Rising 3,508 - Other Donations 8,046 7,140 Lettings & Hire 805 2,352 Canteen 2,360 580 Member's subscription & payments for activities - - Interest Receivable 55 - Standard life investments withdrawals 50,000 35,000 ----------- ---------- **Gross resources arising in the year** 87,774 76,072 ----------- ---------- **USE OF RESOURCES** Salaries & N I C 59,383 58,106 Youth activities 5,978 2,541 Canteen 943 1,466 Premises Maintenance 1,739 2,994 Premise Utilities 5,659 4,798 Insurances 2,673 2,514 Minibus-expenses 2,725 2,865 Telephone 1,393 1,631 Accountancy 750 750 Other Expenses 304 3,420 Fixed Assets -depreciation 680 580 ----------- ---------- **Resources use in the year** 82,227 81,665 ----------- ----------Net incoming (outgoing) for year 5,547 (5,593) ====== ======= ## **THE ENDEAVOUR CLUB BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 DECEMBER 2023** **2023 2022 £ £ Fixed Assets At Cost Depreciation Net** Land & Buildings 161,160 - 161,160 161,160 Furniture & Equipment 18.739 16,969 1,770 1,177 Mini Bus 25,669 24,484 1,185 1,423 ----------- --------- ---------- ---------205,568 41,453 164,115 163,760 ----------- --------- **Current Assets** Debtors & prepayments - - Investments Standard Life 185,684 225,640 Cash at bank & in hand 11,527 7,096 ------------ ----------197,211 232,736 ----------- ----------Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Creditors & Accruals 2,284 3,045 --–----- --------2,284 3,045 --------- --------Net Current Assets 194,927 229,691 ----------- ----------- **Net Assets** 359,042 393,451 **====== =======** General Fund brought forward 393,451 473,894 Standard life investments increase(Decrease) (39,956) (74,850) Net Income (Outgoing) for year 5,547 (5,593) ------------ -----------Total funds carried forward 359,042 393,451 **======= =======** These accounts were approved by the management committee and signed on their behalf by: -------------------------------------------- -------------------------------------------- **Mr Leon Trowbridge (Chairman) Ms Julie Nader (Hon. Treasurer) 3 June 2024** ## **THE ENDEAVOUR CLUB NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023** **1.** The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the charities Accounting Statement of recommended practice and follow applicable accounting standards. **2.** Depreciation rates: Minibus over 6 years - 16.7% per annum on reducing balances Furniture & Equipment - 20% per annum on reducing balances **3.** No depreciation has been provided on Land and Buildings on the grounds that it is immaterial. The market value of the land and buildings is considered to be substantially higher than the historical cost shown in these financial statements. **4.** Fixed Assets:- Land & Furniture & Minibus Total Buildings Equipment Costs £ £ £ £ At 31 December 2022 161,160 17,704 25,669 204,533 Additions in the year - 1,035 - 1,035 Disposals - - - - ----------- --------- ---------- -----------At 31 December 2023 161,160 18,739 25,669 205,568 ====== ===== ====== ======= Depreciation At 31 December 2022 - 16.527 24,246 40,773 Additions in the year - 442 238 680 Disposals in the year - - - - ---------- --------- --------- ----------At 31 December 2022 - 16,969 24,484 41,453 ====== ====== ===== ====== Net Book Value at 31/12/2023 161,160 1,770 1,185 164,115 ====== ===== ===== ====== Net Book Value at 31/12/2022 161,160 1,177 1,423 163,760 ======= ===== ====== ======= **5.** The club employs a full-time club leader, seasonal youth workers and part-time support staff. During the year under review this equates to an average of about 2 full-time staff employed when t he club is open. **6.** Expenses claimed by the trustees were none.