## Trustees’ Annual Report for the period From 1[st ] September 2023 Period start date To 31[st] August 2024 Period end date Charity name: Leicestershire County Federation of Young Farmers Clubs Charity registration number: 515604 ## Objectives and Activities ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|To advance the education of young
members of the public at large in
agriculture, home crafts, country life and
related subjects; and In the interests of the
social welfare of such members of the
public to provide and promote the provision
of facilities for recreation and other leisure
time occupations, being facilities which will
improve their conditions of life and will
assist in the development of their spiritual
and mental capacities, self-reliance and
individual responsibility so that they may
grow to full maturity as individuals and
members of the community.| |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|Led by young people, for young people,
Leicestershire Federation of Young
Farmers' Clubs (LFYFC) provide anyone
aged 10 to 28 with a unique opportunity to
develop skills, work with their local
communities, undertake charitable work,
travel abroad, take part in a varied
competitions programme and enjoy a
dynamic social life. We work with these
rural young people to help them realise
their full potential so they can become
active and valuable members of their local
community| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The Trustees of Leicestershire County
Federation of Young Farmers Clubs have
had regard of the guidance issued by the
charity commission.| Additional information (optional) ## You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP reference Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other ## Achievements and Performance ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |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|With 653 members, we have reached our
highest recorded membership in over 20
years, reflecting the charity’s growing
impact and popularity. LFYFC celebrated
its 80th anniversary in June 2024, marking
a milestone in its commitment to fostering
skills, community engagement, and
personal development. One of our key
achievements this year was the delivery of
a safe driving campaign, which educated
young drivers on the importance of road
safety, making a tangible impact on
reducing accidents and promoting safer
driving practices. Additionally, the charity
organised its first-ever county ski trip,
providing members with new opportunities
for adventure and teamwork. We have
continued to deliver our usual calendar of
events, offering a diverse range of activities
that promote leadership, confidence, and
social interaction. These events foster a
strong sense of community, helping
members build lasting friendships while
enhancing their employability through skill
development..| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Para 1.41 Achievements against objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives Para 1.41 set Investment performance Para 1.41 against objectives Other ## Financial Review |Financial Review||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|At the end of this period LFYFC made a
small surplus of £2328.47| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|LFYFC holds approximately one year's
running costs in reserves as advised by the
Charity Commission| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|£102,603.10| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|n/a| |Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|n/a| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|n/a| |Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements|Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements|where relevant about:| |---|---|---| |The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|| |Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|| |A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|| |Other||| ## Structure, Governance and Management |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|Para 1.25|Constitution| |How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Unincorporated association| |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|Trustees are appointed by the Executive
committee and in line with our safe
recruitment policy.| Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction Para 1.51 and training of trustees The charity’s organisational structure and any wider Para 1.51 network with which the charity works Relationship with any related Para 1.51 parties Other ## Reference and Administrative details |Charity name|Leicestershire County Federation of Young Farmers Clubs| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|LFYFC| |Registered charity number|515604| |Charity’s principal address|YFC Office,
Mole Cottage,
Brooksby Campus,
Brooksby,
Leicestershire
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year|Name of person (or body) entitled to
appoint trustee (ifany)| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Matt Kirk|RetiringChair|AGM- 5thOctober 2024|Executive committee| ||BeckyBusby|Chair|AGM- 5thOctober 2024|Executive committee| ||Oliver Haines|Vice Chair|AGM- 5thOctober 2024|Executive committee| ||Abigail Hicklin|Minutes secretary|AGM- 5thOctober 2024|Executive committee| ||Peter Hooper|President|AGM- 5thOctober 2024|Executive committee| ||Jack Cousins|Treasurer|AGM- 5thOctober 2024|Executive committee| ||Kirstie Johnson|Representative of
Industry|AGM- 5thOctober 2024|Executive committee| ||Robert Cross|Representative of
Industry|AGM- 5thOctober 2024|Executive committee| ||Sarah Proctor|Representative of
Industry|AGM- 5thOctober 2024|Executive committee| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ## – 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|Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others| |---|---| |Description of the assets
held in this capacity|LFYFC hold two sets of restricted funds.
1. Barwell and Earl Shilton Fund
These are the funds from a disbanded club from within our
Federations.
2. TGN Stops Funds
A legacy left to LFYFC which membership can apply to for
funding of personal development activities.| |Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity’s objects|The TGN Stops fund gives members the opportunity to
develop and advance their education in the areas of
agriculture, country life and travel- in line with our charity
objectives.| |Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity’s own
assets|These two funds are kept in separate accounts to the rest
of our assets.| ## Additional information (optional) Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) |Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)|Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)|Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)| |---|---|---| |Type of
adviser
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Address||| |||| |||| |||| |||| |Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)||| |||| ## Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details n/a ## Other optional information ## Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above. Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees |Signature(s)
Full name(s)
Position (eg Secretary,
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Date||| |---|---|---| ||Emma Lovegrove|| ||
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