Trustees’ Annual Report for the period
From : 01-04-2023 To 31-03-2024
Charity name : Bognor Regis Youth & Community Centre Charity registration number : 305343
Objectives and Activities
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| Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document |
Para 1.17 | Bognor Regis Youth Community Centre (BRYCC) is a charitable organisation situated in the Pevensey Ward, one of the most deprived areas of Bognor Regis. Its primary function is to create a safe place for all young people through its twice weekly Youth Drop-In sessions and events. |
| Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. |
Para 1.17 and 1.19 |
The Youth Workers and Volunteers support young people from all backgrounds and abilities, encouraging and supporting them to learn to cope with life situations, social isolation and mental health wellbeing, as well as giving them hot food and activities such as arts and crafts, music, sports. The centre is hired out to local businesses providing sports and fitness classes, as well as to local groups for mother and baby sessions and women’s refuge survivors We also hire out our space to individuals for parties and events |
| Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit |
Para 1.18 | Following their appointment, all our trustees are introduced to their new role and given our Trust Deed, along with our various policies and procedures, regarding code of conduct, conflict of interest, confidentiality and equal opportunities. Publications are also provided from the Charity Commission including guidance on charities and public benefit |
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Additional information
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| Policy on grant making | Para 1.38 | We do not make Grants |
| Policy on social investment including program related investment |
Para 1.38 | We have continued to invest in our various programs for our service users this year with our focus on community welfare. Our community facilities and activities are mostly free and are supported by donations and grant funding. We also discount or waive our centre hire fees for various groups that we wish to support. |
| Contribution made by volunteers |
Para 1.38 | Volunteers are an important resource particularly for our Youth Drop In and holiday activities. The contribution made by volunteers consist of 5 volunteer Youth Drop In leaders at 20 hours a week, Project Facilitator 25 hours a week, Assistant Centre Manager 12 hours a week and a Maintenance Person 5-6 hours a week. All our volunteers working on projects involving children or other vulnerable groups are DBS checked Our trustees also give their time for free and are particularly involved in the running of the building. |
Achievements and Performance
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| Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. |
Para 1.20 | The residents in Bognor Regis are always welcome to use the facilities and feel safe and warm and not isolated. The cost of living crisis has effected so many member such as families who are out of work, those who battle with addiction, young people who could turn to crime without the continued support they need to have to experience opportunities to thrive, and become strong and have the confidence to succeed. The Youth Drop In project feeds 70 young people per week for free by buying food or accepting donations from UK Harvest once a month and from Family Support Work also. The young people join in and cook not just for themselves but for all the other YP who attend the sessions which makes it a really homely feel. For our school holiday activities, we reach around 1000 kids a year from ages 0 to 12 years old The availability of a welcoming Centre with a kitchen, TV room, chill out zone and area to play games and attend Arts & Crafts sessions for free, means we can reach out further to help the community. BRYCC reach 40 older people a week facilitating sessions providing card making and a group lunch which is made by the attendees. The Project has been successful in reaching those who feel lonely or |
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those who have anxiety or has experienced mental health. We average around 35 young people per day at YDI We reach around 38 older people a week, which is rising For our school holiday activities, we reach around 1000 kids a year from ages 0 to 12 years old This year included a spray painting workshop which actually reduced the amount of graffiti in the town We provide a safe space for ex residents of a women’s refuge for a course run by the refuge charity weekly Our various classes run at the centre by small local group and businesses such as a mother and baby group and Polish classes have all benefitted the people who have attended them in terms of getting together and meeting other members of the local community Our Yoga and Boxing classes help with fitness and mental health of our users
Additional information
| Achievements against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We have also secured a local council grant for the internal refurbishment of our centre, which commenced in March 2024, which should be complete toward the end of the year, improving the environment for our users and providing better kitchen facilities for our Youth Drop In sessions |
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| Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set |
Para 1.41 | We have had fundraising Table Top Sales four times a year for local residents to donate to have a table to sell things. We have increased our turnover for this year and expect to increase that in the following year |
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Financial Review
| Financial Review | ||
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| Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period |
Para 1.21 | We are in a good position for 2024-25 with a cash balance of £21,765, with additional grants expected |
| Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held |
Para 1.22 | Our reserves policy is to hold enough funds to meet four months’ operating costs, and for our community activities and programmes |
| Amount of reserves held | Para 1.22 | We are holding £20,000 in a savings account |
| Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern |
Para 1.23 | We need to be mindful of the financial situation of donors, local businesses and councils which my affect our income in the year ahead, so we need to review our running costs and increase our funding applications accordingly. |
| Additional information | ||
| The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising) |
Para 1.47 | Local Government & Business grants Local business donations Centre Hire fees Donations from individuals |
| Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted |
Para 1.46 | We plan to continue to invest in the refurbishment of our centre in 2024-25 and then in the following year hope to refurbish the centre’s exterior |
| A description of the principal risks facing the charity |
Para 1.46 | The principle risk to the charity is a lack of funding |
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Structure, Governance and Management
| Description of charity’s trusts: |
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| Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter) |
Para 1.25 | We have a Trust Deed |
| How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association, CIO) |
Para 1.25 | Unincorporated |
| Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees |
Para 1.25 | Existing Trustees are responsible for the recruitment of new trustees. We seek to identify local people who bring something to the table, such as experience working with young people, or those with additional needs, charities, ex service users, local businesses who are involved with young people After receiving their application forms potential new trustees are invited to the next trustee meeting to introduce themselves and why they would like to be involved. Their appointment is subject to a vote |
Additional information
| Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees |
Para 1.51 | We have Trustee application forms to supply two external referees, and to details their skills & experience relevant for the role. We then have a Declaration of Interest form and a Code of Conduct document which also outlines their role. We also provide the Charity Commission guidance on charities and public benefit |
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| The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works |
Para 1.51 | We currently have a Chairman Trustee and 4 other trustees, plus a secretary We employ a Centre Manager and Treasurer We also have an Observer from Bognor Regis Town Council who attends Trustee meetings |
| Relationship with any related parties |
Para 1.51 | Two of our trustees are also trustees of the charity which owns our building |
Reference and Administrative details
| Charity name | Bognor Regis Youth & Community centre |
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| Other name the charity uses | BRYCC |
| Registered charitynumber | 305343 |
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Charity’s principal address
Westloats Lane Bognor Regis PO21 5JZ
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Name of person (or body) Dates acted if not for whole Trustee name Office (if any) entitled to appoint trustee year (if any) 1 Nic Dunnaway Chair 2 Steve Goodheart 3 Andrew Clark 4 Wendy Hodder 5 Kinga Arciszewska 6 Jacqueline Mitrovic 7
Corporate trustees – names of the directors at the date the report was approved
Director name
Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity
Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets None held in this capacity Name and objects of the None charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for None safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets
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Names and addresses of advisers
| Type of | Name | Address | |
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| Treasurer | Deirdre Horton | 19 Highland Avenue, Bognor Regis, PO21 2BJ | |
| Independent | Timothy Kuchanny | Platinum Accounting, 6-7 Clock Park, Shripney Road, | |
| Examiner | Bognor Regis, PO22 9NH | ||
| Bank | Lloyds Bank | Bognor Regis Branch, | 33-37 High St, Bognor Regis |
| PO21 1RS |
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members
Kerrie Bridger – Centre Manager ~~OO~~
Exemptions from disclosure
Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details
Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s) Nic Dunnaway (Jan 29, 2025 05:58 GMT) Nic Dunnaway Full name(s) Deirdre Horton ~~ee~~ Secretary, Chair, etc) Position (eg ~~a~~ Treasurer Trustee Chair Date 28/01/2025 ~~|~~
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2023-24 Bognor Regis Youth & Community Centre - Trustee's Annual Report
Final Audit Report
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ognor Regls Youth and Communlty Centro Balance Sheet A4 At 31 March 2024 2023 CURRENT AS8ET8 Ca8h at bank and In hand 21,765 21,765 33,996 Cr•dltor•'. Amount• F•lllng Du• Wllhln Ono Y•ir (7,008) NEf CURRENT A88ET8 {UABILmE8) 14,757 TOTAL A88ET8 LESS CURRENT LIABILmE8 14.7J7 MEf&88Ef8 14,757 33,996 Incom• and Eyndttwe AOUnt 14,757 33.996 MEMBER8. FUND8 14,757 33,998
Bognor Regis Youth and Communlty Centro Detailed Income and Expendlture Account For Tho Yaar Ended 31 MaKh 2024 2024 2023 TURNOVER So1&8 S4108- ver Htre Safe8- Donation8 Grant8 8nd 8ub$idle8 rec*lv•d Other tradlng Income 828 10,228 2.181 14.550 1,189 8,136 2,604 24,514 C08T OF SALE8 Pur¢ha888 28,774 35,254 15,277 2.490 115,27n 13.497 GR088 8URPLU• (2,4901 32,784 Admlnl•traiiv• E¥p•n• Travel expen8es Bu81n8 Rats8 Llghl and heat tsr ro1•8 R•palrn arvj malntonanco Cleanlng Securlty co818 Prèml8e8 Irmnn Computer And IT rep41T8 malnton•nce In8urwe Pilnllng, poBlago and Jlallonery T¢bcommL1¢ètlQn0 and data costs b8lte costs Management feo Bookkeeplng fee8 Ollw Offl co8ts Sundry expense8 Wa8t8 Rgmoval 10 215 4.981 431 248 215 678 1,530 1,588 210 33 1,164 3,313 58 497 216 16,300 1,511 1,518 819 1.178 132,738) (9.550) OPERATING (DEFICITV8URPLU8 AND (DEFICIry8URPLU8 FOR THE FINANCIAL YEAR 110,2391 23.214 I have checked these accounts and can confirm that they represent the income and expenditure for the 12 months ended 31st March 2024 as stated. Slgnature: Print.. IG knj N( Date:
Bognor Regis Youth and Communlty Centre (Charity Number 305343) Independent Examiners report to the trustees, Responslbllitles and basis of report I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ( the Trust") for the year ended 31 / 03 / 2024. As the charity's trusteesi 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 all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under sectlon 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no materlal matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which give5 me cause to believe that in, any materlal respect: the accounting records were not kept In accordance wlth sectlon 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts dld not accord with the accounting records. or the accounts did not comply with the appllcable requlrements concerning the form and content of account5 set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair" view which is not a matter consldered as part of an Independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to whlch attentlon should be drawn In this report in order to enable proper understandlng of the accounts to be reached. Slgnature Name: Timothy Kuchanny Address: 6-7 Clock Park, Shrinpey Road, Bognor Regis, P022 9NH Date: 24/01125