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Young Christian Workers
Annual Accounts and Report
For the Year Ending 2023-2024
Registered Charity: 306149

Legal Information
Charlty Name:
Young Christian Workers
Olher Names:
Ycw
R￿Istered Charlty:
306149
Charlty Address:
Youn8 Christian Workers
St Antony's House
Eleventh Street
Trafford Park
M17 IJF
Charlty Emall:
info@ycwlmpact.com
Charlty Telephone Number: 0161872 6017
Charlty Webslte:
www,ycwimpact.com
The YCW is 8overned by the Trust Deed & Constltutlon of the Young Chrlstlan Workers, 28
th
September 1949 (Amended on 12 November 2006 & 2018).
The YCW was first establlshed as an unincorporated assoclatlon in 1937. The charlty was then formally
constltuted by a trust deed dated 28 September 1949.
The National Executive Team INECI are Trustees Elected by the membership of the YCW via the
National Council. The Non- Executive Team are Trustees who are appolnted by the charlty on behalf
of and only in compliance with the Natlonal Council.
The tru5tee5 of the YCW are responsible for legal, administrative, and financlal matters. The trustees,
only in compliance with the direction of National Council, appoint new trustees. The trustees and
National Council co113borate to recrult trustees with skllls and experience to enhance the work of the
exlsting board. Most trustees are past members of YCW with broad experience of the or8anisation.
Whllst mindful of thelr responslbillties under charity law, the trustees are committed to the central
ideal that the YCW should be a movement of young people run by the young people themselves, and
as many decisions as possible are taken by National Council.
It is the trustees, policy to regularly review the risks to which the charity is exposed, and the adequacv
of financial contro15, and to establish systems to mitl8ate those risks. The trustees hold a risk re8iSter
which Is revlewed regularly at trustee meetings.
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YCW Board of Trustees
Trustee Name
Posltlon Held (If any)
Dates arted if not for whole year
Philip John Callaghan
Nicky Pisa
Chair
Trustee
sean Smith
National Executive
Treasurer (Ex officlo
Trustee)
National Executive
Chaplain
Assistant National
Executive Chaplain
Monsi8nor John Marsland
Fr Mark Connelly Cssp
Aims and Objectives of the YCW
The YCW is a Christian organisation, which works wlth young people of all falth5 and no falth,
The YCW exists to train young leaders, who lead lives of service, transformin8 their own lives and the
lives of others throu8h a method of reflection and action.
The values and beliefs, which underpin its work are:
That everyyoung person is created as a son or daughter ofGod and therefore ha5 a worth and
dignity that should be rÈspe¢ted;
That often the real-life situations that young people flnd themselves in deny them the
opportunlty to reach their full potential,.
That through the YCW'S review-of-llfe and enqulry fnethod of See Judge Att, youn8 people
can be8in to take stock of thelr Ilves and situations, make judgements about them In the light
of gospel values and then start to take action either as Individuals or a5 3 group to make a real
dlfference.
The Trustees of the YCW are certaln of the benefit it has had for the publlc at large. The organisation
has continued in its mission to reach out to ordinary young people who are more often than not
isolated in society and disengaged from its structures.
The YCW 15 a movement ofyoung people, which is run by youn8 people. It is made up of young
people aged 17- 30 who meet In small groups. They focus on their everyday experiences as youn8
adults, reflect on them in the light of the Gospel and Church teaching and commit themselves to
take authentic Christian action. The YCW also run a programme called IMPACTI For 11-16 year olds.
In these regular group meetings, which alway5 take place in the presence of a chaplain or adult
companion, young people are called out of their i501ation so that they come to know their true
dignity and worth, which Is so often not the case in modern life and especially in the world of work.
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Through this process of enquiry, reflectlon and action1See, Judge, Act, Review), the young people
are transformed and are enabled to form and grow as Christian leaders, serving, educating
and representing other young people in their places of work or study and in their local communities
by living out the Gospel through their actions.
Asa movement of young people, the YCW recognises that young people are the experts of their own
reality and are often the best placed people to be the means of transformation in their own lives and
their lives of their peers.
The YCW offers young adults a unique opportunlty to Ilnk life and faith through a methodology that
allows them to link the real experlences of their lives with their faith, enabling them to not only
chan8e the world around them but also to develop as Christian leaders in their own realities.
The central focus of the work of the organisation is the training of young people and those adults
tasked with accompanying them. Primarily this aim is achieved through the development of new
youth led groups as well as separate leader tralning events for the members of the movement. Often
these training events are regional events allowing members from dlfferent towns and cities to meet.
YCW and IMPAcfi 8roups continue to grow and support young people in their lives and to create an
environment where thelr dignity and worth is of paramount Importance and the support to affett
change of thelr own reallty.
With the support of chaplains and adult companion5, and the accompanying resources created by
the National Executive and Development Teams the members of the YCW are equlpped not onlv
wlth a sense of identity and a Secure knowledge of their true dlgnity and worth, but develop a range
of other essential Skills. Examples of the skill set Include.. teamwork, organisational skills, public
speaking, budget and financial mana8ement, communlcation, self-management and review. The
8roups also promote mutual respect and understandinB democratic ways of working through the
process of enquiry 'See, Judge, Act,.
Annual Report of the YCW 2023-2024
We belleve that our movernent of young people wlll continue their great work and that our Adult
Companions and Chaplains w511 continue supporting them through their faith journey. As Cardljn
once said "everything by the young people but nothlng without the chaplain".
The YCW has grown from a position of emergency funding to a posltion where It ha5 financial
stability; in the short-term. The staffing team has regrown and YCW has attracted new groups. In
continuing the online and in-person engagements, YCW has offered tralning events to adult
companions and young people. Sessions such as'yhe art of listening to young people" have
provided thought-provoking narratives in the communlty.
YCW continues to utilized its connections to grow in it5 Stron8-holds and beyond Into other Dioceses.
The result of this outreach work means the YCW is growing in numbers and it's work has been
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demonstrated to stakeholders via digital and social media engagement and via a newsletter (both
digital and print). This update provides our stakeholders with confidence and continues YCW'S
proven track record of delivering on its methodology.
The YCW continues to implementing the 'Be the Difference. Leadership Programme and more
widely, to continue to fulfil it5 mission to 5UPPOrt youn8 people to transform thelr lives in the
forthcomin8 years. We continue to utilize the 'virtual world, in being as effective as we can be in our
mission to serve, educate and represent young people.
Throughout its work, the YCW has continued and maintained Its safeguarding efforts and
commitments. Training provisions and appropriate check5 continue for all adult companions and
persons involved.
The YCW continues to use Its position and knowledge to be an advocate and volce of our
membership on an International level. And the YCW has enjoyed particular success representing
young people internationally. We remaln a member of the International Coordlnation of the Youn8
Christlan Workers (ICYCWI.
Flnancial Review
Reserves Pollcy
The trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestrlcted funds which are not commltted or
invested in tangible f ixed assets {"the free reserves") should be equal to the hi8her of either 3 months
costs or £35,000. At this level, the trustees feel that they would be able to carry on the charity's
activities in the event of a slgnlf Icant drop in income.
There are no funds materially in deficit.
Flnanclal Overvlew
Income and expenditure for the year endlng 31.03.2024 amounted to £152,200 of Income and
£53,168 of expenditure, a net surplus for the year of £99,032. Cash reserves, both restricted and
unrestricted amounted to £152,200. Including Designated Funds of£0, and Endowment funds of £533.
Unre5trlcted funds at the year-end amounted to £122,370, which is over the organisation's reserves
policy. The remaining funds allow for on80ing developments.
The YCW'S income was largely sourced through successful grant applications and appeals to trusts
and religious orders and as well as appeals to the YCW community.
The YCW expendittjre was largely attributed to staffing and employment costs of the Development
Team, which is aligned with the strategic objectives of the YCW. The YCW employs two part-time
employees,. one currently from the National Team. The succe55 of this investment is evident to see, as
described above, however the organisation also recognises the crucial practical support and running
of the organisation by the voluntary National Executive Team and the membership as a whole.
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Principle sources of Funding
The Young Chrlstian Workers has three main sources of fundlng.. -
Funding applications/sponsorship to trusts and religious organisation5;
General Donations and legacies from the public and;
Membership subscriptions and contributions.
Investment Powers and Restrictlons
The trustees agreed, with the consent of National Council that monies were withdrawn from the stock
exchange and invested to produce the highest possible interest rate. The trustee5 continue to monitor
the situation,
Siined on behalf of the Board of Trustee$
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Independent Examinerfs Report to the trustees of Young Christian Workers
I report to the charity trustees on examination of the accounts of the Trust for the year ended 31
March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of the report
As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with
the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the Act,).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the
Act. In ca rrying out my exam ination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145151 {bl of the 2011 Act.
Whilst Pennine Accounting Limited provided book-keeping services to the charity, I confirm that as
examiner I have applied the Financial Reporting Council's Revised Ethical Standard.
Independent examlnerfs Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect..
l. Accounting records were not kept as required by section 130 of the Act,. or
2. The accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. The accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and
content of accounts 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
considered as part of an independent examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to
which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached,
Pennine Accounting Limited have provided bookkeeping services for this period of accounts and I
confirm that as the Independent Examiner I have applied the Financial Reportin8 Council's revised
Ethical Standards in carrying out thi5 engasement.
Angelika Gacek MAAT
Licensed Accountant
Pennine Accounting Limited
109a Church Street, Littleborough, OL15 8AA
With the Association of Accounting Technicians License Number 10248392
2025
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Youn
Chrf5tian Workers
Recelpts and Payments Account for the year ended 31st March 2024
General
Unrestrirted
Unrestrlcted Designated
Funds
Funds
Restrleted Endowrnent
Funds
Funds
2024
2023
Incomln
Resource5
Charitable Activities
Deslgnated Project Specific
General Donations
29,830
29,830
43,500
118,838
118,838
7,865
Contributions from Projett
Team
Other income
3,532
3,532
3,777
HMRCJRSGrants
Gross Income
122,370
29￿30
152,200
55.142
Resources Ex
nded
Charltable artivities:
Charltable actlvitie5
Travel & 5ub515tence
Employee Costs
Tralning & Conferences
1,330
1,330
1,083
23,751
144
5,942
1,932
29,044
1,083
23,751
144
389
Admlnlstratfve expenses:
Premises & Office cost
Asset Purchases
General support cost
Gross Expenditure
11,381
11,381
5,755
9,724
5,253
661
5,755
9,724
22,332
65
30,836
53,168
43.286
Net Recelpts/lPayments)
100,037
11,0061
99.032
11,856
Surplu5/lDellclt)
100,037
(1,006)
99,032
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Youn
Chrlstlan Workers
Transfers and Payments
Total cash assets brou8ht forward
per accounts
Less Incomelldeficitl for the year
Cash fund5 as at 31￿>24
83,556
99,032
182,588
Statement of A sets and Llabllltles
or the P rlod ended 315t March 2024
UDrestrlrted Fund$ Restrkted Funds
Endowment Funds Totsl
Cash Funds
Endowment Funds
Designated Projects Funds
General FLtnds
Total Cash Assets
553
553
13,994
168.040
553 182,588
13,994
168,040
168,040
13,994
Unr•strlrt¢d Funds R•strlrted Funds
Endowment Funds Total
A55ets Ret•lned for Chur
Laptop
Chrome book hp hpk 14a
Boiler
Total a$Mts r•t*lned for ¢hurch
use
Use
609
386
5,755
5,755
6.750
6,750
Approved by the trustees on
r024 and sl8ned on thelr behalf
Trustee
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