New Images Youth & Community
Forum Presents
ANNUAL REVIEW
2023 . 2024
Nixon Drive, Winsford, Cheshire, CW7 2HG
(t) 01606 659413
(e) office@wycf.co.uk
## **WYCF Annual Review 20232024**
## **Content**
**1. Welcome Message from the Chair**
**2. Our Charity’s objectives**
**3. Our funders and supporters for the year**
**4. Partnership working**
**5. Our work: Programmes &**
**Activities**
**6. Our Volunteers & Staff**
**7. Overview of the year**
**8. The year ahead**
**9. Our user groups**
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## **OUR CHAIR’S OPENING REPORT:**
Winsford Youth & Community Forum have continued to develop and grow its funding application success to enhance projects that not only support our community but also enhance and invest in the building. Major grants have been secured to underpin the foundations such as electrical work and fire doors. We continue to invest in the building to provide a community centre that the community can be proud of and one that is fit for purpose.
Our ‘background’ staff and board of trustee’s continue to develop and work to make the organisation sustainable and our major achievement for the period of 2023/2024 is the securing of a 35-year lease with Cheshire West and Chester Council. We wish to express our thanks to the professional help of Butcher & Barlow Solicitors, Cheshire West and Chester, Cheshire Community Action for their scrutiny of our 5-year business plan and of course, the dedication of our staff and volunteers.
We continue to develop our finance procedures, and we are in a good position which will enable us to move forward towards sustaining the organisation.
We have great plans for 2024/2025, and we hope to continue our relationship with partners and stakeholders to build on our success and growth.
Thank you.
Mike Kennedy (Current Chair)
## **OUR TRUSTEES (Roles 2022-2023)**
**CHAIR COMPANY SEC TREASURER (Des Worthington) (Debbie Cragg) (Bob Barton)**
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TRUSTEE TRUSTEE
(Tommy Blackmore) (Mike Kennedy)
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## **ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024**
The Trustees of Winsford Youth & Community Forum (WYCF) are pleased to present our 42nd Annual Report for the year of 2023-2024.
The coming year will bring challenges for many charitable organisations however we are in a strong place and will continue to strengthen our team. We will continue to focus on our 5 year business plan and work towards making our team stronger, our building fit for community purpose and develop even deeper relationships with our community and partnerships.
This report includes our charitable status, support and our work with partners, a general overview of our delivery and plans for the future.
## **CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES OF WYCF**
1. Winsford Youth & Community Forum are working with and on behalf of children, young people and adults throughout Winsford and the supporting areas. We provide activities, projects, facilities and services for all, regardless of age, to assist them via community interaction, involvement and development by working in partnership with other organisations and agencies.
2. To promote and organise cooperation in the achievement of the above purposes and to that end, bring together in council representatives of the voluntary organisations and statutory authority within the area of benefit.
_**Winsford Youth & Community Forum is a registered charity and a company limited by guarantee. It was established in 1981 and incorporated in 1986**_ .
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## **OUR SUPPORTERS AND FUNDERS OF THE YEAR**
Due to the incredible support and financial donations received during this period, we were able to offer a vast array of provision, both here at New Images and via our outreach work in Wharton. We would like to take this opportunity to extend our sincere thanks and huge gratitude to the following organisations and individuals for their support during this time:
The following Organisations have provided support and financial grants which has allowed us to provide varied activities for our young people and their families during the school holidays:
- **Edsential/HAF** – Holiday provision focusing on healthy eating and children’s wellbeing which covered Summer 2023 and Easter 2024.
- **The Darnhall Trust** – Summer and Easter youth provision.
- **Cheshire West Members Budget** – Funding “Fun Friday” sessions for young people at Wharton.
- **The Welcome Network** – Funding to create 30 recipe bags to feed families across Winsford
- **Crimebeat** – Funding to offer canoeing sessions to young people during the Summer break.
- **Cheshire Community Foundation “Best Days”** – This funding enabled us to offer 2 fantastic family trips during the October break to Liverpool World Museum and Jodrell bank.
- **Y.I.F -** Substantial funding relating directly to major building works at the New Images Centre which includes a much-needed new boiler system, new flooring to the main hall and games room, replacement fire doors and new windows to the rear of the building plus essential electrical works required.
- **PCSO’s** – For supporting us with applications for funding plus regular presence at youth events.
- **Individual CWAC Councillors –** Via funding through members budgets.
- **Cheshire Community Action –** Providing support and funding towards our Café and the warm hub.
- **PCC-** Grant to provide youth provision at Wharton which included Boogie Bingo event’s and “Teen Tuesday” Junction Youth Club.
- **Changing Lives Together –** Various food items to support our provision at Wharton plus kind donation of slow cookers to support members of our community with the cost of living crisis.
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- **Fire & Rescue Cheshire** – Help and support towards Operation Treacle
- **Sunrise Nursery** – For an incredibly generous donation which has helped support various youth activities and the purchase of a much-needed storage container at the New Images.
- **Asda Foundation** – For a small pot of funding which has helped support our Techno Club on Monday evenings for young people.
- **National Lottery Community Fund** – Awarded a substantial grant from the “Million Hours funding” section which has supported various youth projects and activities. Additionally, this has also funded the transformation of our Main Sports hall where a mural has been created depicting the history and significant parts of Winsford.
- **Sport England** – Secured funding has enabled us to continue and develop our Canoeing Program at The Marina which now includes; sessions for young people who can go on to get qualifications in the sport, our Over 50’s club plus sessions aimed specifically at those with SEND.
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- **Roberts Bakery and Morrisons Champion** – For food items donated towards our Family Fun Day held in Summer 2023.
## _Our final personal thanks go to:_
- Isaac Quilty from Quilty’s painting services who very kindly volunteered many hours of his time to plaster and paint the ceiling in the community laundrette.
- Martin Morgan for donating £300 towards replacing/servicing our pool tables
- Andy Kerr – A previous colleague of the Forum who provided a very generous donation to support our charity.
## **OUR VOLUNTEERS AND STAFF TEAM**
We are grateful to our ‘army’ of volunteers that support the community centre to deliver some of the core activities. The Chatterbox Café staff and volunteers provided wholesome food with a smile for our older community, this provides a lifeline for many as well as a warm welcome where new and old friends are made.
Our amazing volunteers who continue to head up the Action for Leisure Adult SEND group year after year here at the Centre on Tuesday evenings.
A fabulous group of younger volunteers who provide peer support to our Junior and Senior youth clubs. Some of our younger volunteers are wishing to gain work experience, taking part in the Duke of Edinburgh award or are looking to enhance their CV for future college or work opportunities.
We thank the Princess Trust for supporting the centre and delivering a variety of DIY tasks that enhance the building and give the young people work experience opportunities.
We are grateful for the time, effort and compassion that our volunteers give to the Forum - they play a huge part in making our organisation what it is and also providing the local community with the many activities that we have available.
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## **PARTNERSHIP WORKING**
_"Coming together is a beginning. Keeping together is progress. Working together is success."_
Working with our partners enables us to support the community and identify key areas where support is needed. We have been working in collaboration with our partner organisations across Winsford to secure joint funding applications to enhance the range of activities both at New Images and outreach locations. We are appreciative of these strong connections, and we strive forward to make Winsford a better place. Here are a variety of projects, events and activities that have taken place during this period:
- Our joined-up approach of ‘One Winsford’, working closely and collaboratively with several partners that include; Youthfed, Winsford Town Council, GGO, the PCSO’s and representatives from the Care Communities Support Manage.
- We continually look for partnership working across Winsford and have been grateful to COLAS LTD who have supported us in delivering an interactive session to young people, helping them discover the world of road engineering during our Summer programme.
- Our work with the PCSO’s continues where help to reduce anti-social behaviour in the Winsford area and they, in turn, continue to support WYCF across a range of activities.
- We continue to work with Cheshire Police and the Fire & Rescue Service to offer preventative interventions and measures that will support young people to make the right choices and to reduce ASB in the area. Working in collaboration we identify ‘hot spots’ and work with putting in preventative activities that will attract young people. Our main event is being involved with Operation Treacle an initiative that is tackle in many ways by a large number of partners including Weaver Vale Housing Trust, Cheshire West and Winsford Town Council Councillors. We assist with funding and staffing of special operation treacle events held at Wharton Library. Our offer of support based around the school October half term, included a Harry Potter themed day plus pumpkin carving and family events. We ensured the centre remained open for the young people during this time and our youth groups continued as normal
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- The Spotlight Project – Following the yearlong project delivered by Cheshire Dance – Partners, Practitioners and professionals came together at our centre to explore and learn from the initiative, taking part in trauma informed training and a project/sharing session. The day ended on a high with a fantastic performance from the Spotlight project’s young people!
- We continue to work on a range of strategic steering group boards which enables us to keep up to date with funding and partner activity. We have worked closely with the Youth Strategic Board lead by Cheshire West and continue our work to look at the youth provision delivered across the county as well as provision offered in and around the Winsford area.
- Working in partnership with Cheshire West Voluntary Action, we actively attend regular meetings and help to support areas of work with the Mental Health and Young People’s Alliance.
- Working in collaboration with Motherwell CIC, we have supported the organisation to deliver a community laundrette based here at The New Images Centre, which officially opened in December 2023, fondly named “Edna’s Laundrette”
## **OUR WORK: PROGRAMMES AND ACTIVITIES**
## DELIVERY:
Our direct delivery is: The Chatterbox Café (held twice weekly, Tuesday and Thursday) Friday Night Junior Club Saturday Night Senior Club Playschemes and Play Days during the holiday period Community Family learning events (Various funders) Techno Club Action for Leisure (Adult SEND group run by volunteers) Canoeing and Kayaking Sessions – delivered at the Winsford Marina Prize Bingo – Approx held every 6 weeks Wharton Youth Projects
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## **Junior Club**
Our Junior club (aimed at 8-11 year olds) continues to be as popular as ever with stats showing an average of 74 young people attending each week. During this period, we opened the club for 47 weeks and saw a total of 3,490 attendee. 1,854 of which were boys and 1,636 girls. The staff team continue to be supported by several volunteers.
New for this year was the introduction of updated consoles/V.R systems in the games room which has been enjoyed by many of the young people attending.
## **Senior Club**
Our Senior Club, aimed at the older teens (11-18 years) continues to run on Saturday evenings but also continues to be much quieter than our Friday nights with just 794 attending in total over the year – this averages to 17 young people attending each session. Spirits were high in the New Year and the senior members took part in a Sharks pool competition.
## **Techno Club**
A new club that began in November 2023, funded by the Youth Improvement Fund has been a great addition to our centre and on average see’s 10 young people attending each Monday evening. This club has run 31 sessions with a total of 327 attendances. Young people enjoy gaming, virtual reality, multiscreen driving and aviation/flying games.
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## **Action for Leisure**
This social group, aimed at adults with additional needs, continues to meet weekly and is run by our own team of volunteers. With no direct financial backing, the group rely solely on admission costs which they aim to keep low and affordable. New members are always welcome!
## **Summer Playschemes**
Our traditional Playscheme was delivered throughout the summer school holidays in 2023 here at the New Images Centre. This popular holiday club ran four days per week with lunch included and a host of activities on offer for children aged 8-11yrs. This year, we were delighted that Colas joined us and delivered a super interactive session which was well received from our Playscheme attendees.
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## **PLAYDAYS**
Based on the Playscheme format, our Play Days run on single days during some of the other school holiday dates – during this year, 3 Play Days were delivered (October 2023, February 2024 and Easter 2024).
## **FAMILY LEARNING AND FUN**
Following the previous year’s success and great feedback regarding Family sessions, we once again included some alternative provision delivering Lego workshops and also celebrating Science Week – working in collaboration with Inspire Sbarduno where parents joined in the fun!
Many families benefitted from our recipe bags where ingredients were provided to cook at home as a family and enjoy a meal together plus two family trips were organised to Jodrell bank and Liverpool world museum.
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## **Chatterbox Café**
Our Community Café continues to operate and opens twice weekly - offering home cooked style meals and a warm, safe space for anyone in the community.
This year, the Café staff and volunteers hosted 2 lovely events during the festive period – a Christmas dinner with bingo plus a Christmas tea dance which included afternoon tea and live music!
## **Bingo**
Our bingo nights continued with rising numbers (especially the Christmas session which always sees a full house!) Six fundraising prize Bingo sessions have been held throughout the year, all ran by volunteers. Monies raised from the events are used for equipment, projects and general maintenance of the New Images Centre.
## **Canoeing**
This was our second year offering the adult sessions (over 50’s), held every Wednesday afternoon with a regular group attending. The sudden and unexpected death of our coach meant the sessions were cancelled for a short period whilst a replacement coach was sourced. We welcomed Steve to the club in early Summer and he continues to lead the group brilliantly. The adult regular group has now expanded however, we are still able to accommodate newcomers.
The SEND canoeing group also continued to expand, with 12 regular members. We receive weekly reports from parents on just how important these sessions have become for their children that that they come to reply on. Parents have reported a noticeable change in their child’s behaviour and most importantly, the young people are socially bonding which is not the norm for many prior to these sessions. A number of participants travel long distances and cold weather/heavy rainfall does not deter them. The coaches do a wonderful job.
We were able to offer extensive holiday sessions for young people during the Summer school break with groups averaging 12 per session. Fire and Rescue also got involved and delivered some great water safety sessions.
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**SUMMER FAMILY FUN DAY**
We hosted a fabulous Family Fun Day in Summer 2023 in collaboration with Youthfed which saw over 300 people walk through our doors. It was a wonderful day with something on offer for the whole family and we were delighted to welcome so many people from the local community to our centre and showcase all the activities that take place here throughout the year.
## **User groups for the year**
We pay special thanks to the fabulous community groups and individuals that have continually supported the Centre through delivery of a variety of activities that encompass all of our local community. During this time period (2023-2024) they were as follows:
- Action for leisure
- All-star’s boxing
- Baby bank
- Baby massage
- Baby sensory
- Baby spa
- Bat and chat
- Bingo
- Boxing tots
- Breakdancing Class
- Bridge school
- Brightlife
- Brio leisure
- CA Canoeing
- Chapter belong group
- Chatterbox café
- Cheshire + Warrington care trust
- Cheshire dance Cheshire voluntary action
- GGO
- Homestart
- IDVA
- IMAP
- Junior club
- Lego workshop
- Luka state
- Messy Monkeys
- MMA
- Motherwell
- New visions gymnastics
- Pathworks work course
- Playscheme
- Popcats
- Rape and SA group
- Restart program
- Inspire Sbarduno
- Senior club
- Simply helping seniors
- Spotlight project
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- Cheshire west and Chester St Luke’s hospice
- Cheshire young carers
- Choices
- CWAC economic growth group
- Diddikicks
- Dragon group
- Enda’s launderette
- Endorphins group
- Table tennis
- Techno club
- Tomorrow’s Women
- Winsford pixies
- Winsford youth project
- Yoga for runners Youthfed
- Zumba with Alex
Children’s parties and other celebrations have been hosted here at New Images with a total of **59** taking place this year!
## **Overview of the year**
We have continued to raise the profile of Winsford Youth & Community Forum and forge relationships with partner organisations, stakeholders and our community to build a robust and sustainable future.
We had a major setback when our boiler broke and the costs to repair where in excess of £30,000 this was after an initial outlay, and we limped through the winter with an array of portable heaters!
The footfall through the centre continues to grow with more groups wanting to hire spaces for their delivery. The feedback that we get from our service users are that they are inundated with young people taking part in a range of activities, this is excellent news for our younger members of the community.
New Images is an established community centre that has delivered many projects over the past 50+ years to the local community from football teams to band nights and so much more inbetween… New Images has been the heart and soul of the community and over the years has been somewhat neglected due to funding and other factors beyond the organisations control. Over the last 3 year we have built our financial security, and this year has seen the Staff and trustee’s work toward a new 5-year business plan that sets out our ambitious but achievable objectives. Our initial aim was to secure a concrete lease with the building owners Cheshire West and Chester Council and that is what we have done. Through a vigorous process we have been award a 35year lease. The new lease will enable the forum to stive forward with development both aesthetically and to secure more funding for the local area.
## **The year ahead**
We will continue to strive forward in the growth of the charity we are constantly looking at opportunities to enhance the building and have applied for several grants that will provide the building with essential works and we are confident that we will be able to secure these opportunities.
We will be looking at our strategic plans and this will include expanding our team that will give us the capacity to continue to deliver more activities that will enhance our community’s health and wellbeing.
It is vitally important that we strengthen our board of trustees to bring a range of expertise to the charity and we will endeavour to look at opportunities of how we take this forward.
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Contents
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Legal and administrative information
Tru5tees' Report
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'INSFORD YOUTH AIND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A COmPAny limited by guxrant¢¢)
ikggl gnd administrative infomAtion
Charity Number
517406
Company Registration Number
01976247
Business Address
New Images Youth & Community Centre
Nixon Drive
Winsford
Cheshire. CW7 2HG
Registered Office
New Images Youth & Loinmunity Centre
Nixon Drive
Winsford
Cheshire. CW7 2HG
Directors
R. Barton
D Cragg
T Blackmore
Accountants
Burton Beavan
Charter¢d Ccrtificd Accountants
112-114 Witton Street
Northwich
Cheshire. CW9 5NW
Bankers
National Westminster Bank plc
Dingle Walk
Winsford
Cheshire. CW7 IAF
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company IiTnited by guarantcc)
Report of the Trustees (incorporating the Directors Report)
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30th April 2024. The
trustees, who are also dir¢¢tors of Winsford Youth And Community Forum Ltd for the purposes of company
law and who served during the year and up to the date of this r¢port are set out on page l.
Structure
overnance and mana
ement
Organisational structure
The charity is limited by guarantee and therefore has no share capital. It is governed by a memorandum and
articles of association. The trustees, who are also directors for tlie purposes of the Companies Act, are
shown on page l. The trustees are representatives of agencies aiid organisations who work with: or have an
interest in, young people and the wider community. They are responsible for plotting th¢ strategic direction
of the Forum and overs1ng all the areas of its operation. Trustces are inforrned of their duties and
responsibilities prior to appointment and are offered suitable training to assist with their role. They are also
informed of publications and inforniation available to them throiigh th¢ Charity Commtssion. The day to
day runntng of the Forum is left to an appointed trustee. Trustee elections are held annually and all
members of the charity are entitled to vote. The trustees would like to thank all those wlio have contributed
to the work of the Forum and particularly those many volunteers without whom our work would iiot have
been possible. The trustees continue to be committed to working with and for the community and will
continue working in partnership with all who have an interest in iniproving provision for young people and
the wider community.
Reserves
The trustees feel that the charity has a responsibility to its beneficiaries to take a long-term view of its
commitments. We have considered the increasing insecurity of funding and the delays in pa>'ment. We are
deterniin¢d to continue working towards maintaining an unrestricted reserve at the level of three months
typical running costs to cover cuent commitments. Thts will include designated funds as detailed in
guidance by the Charity Commissioners. However, at present we are unable to hold this level of reserve.
The trustees continue to consider ways in which additional unrestricted funds can be raised.
Investment policy
The charity does not have an investment policy. Funds are held in an interest-bearing account to maximise
returns.
Risk review and internal control
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
Report of the Trustees (incorporating the Directors Report)
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
The trustees continue to consider and identify the major risks to which the charity is exposed. This involves
identifying the types of risks the cliarity faces, prioritising them in temLS of potential impact and likelihood
of occurrence and ideiitifying meiS of" minimising Ihe risks. The charity's system of internal controls are
designed to provide reasonablc but not absolut¢ assurance agaiiist material misstatement or loss. The
trustees are satisticd that the syslems in plac¢ r¢duc¢ their exposure to the major risks.
Public benefit
The trusteeq have complied with the duty in section 4 of the 2006 Act to have due r¢8ard to public benefit
guidai)ce published by the Charity Comniission.
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The start of our financial year found, as always found us preparing for our summer programme of
activities and playschemes, whilst ensuriiig this year's planned building works, whilst not as
significant as previous years were completed, without adversely impacting on our on-going
activities.
As the summer ended and the cold weather drew in, we were hit by an un-expected cost. The
boiler at Ne, Images failed, causing a sei'ies of costly repair attempts and significantly increased
electricity bills as we heated the building using portable heaters.
We have made an application to the Youth Investment Fund, which was successful on the provision
that we held a long tenn lease.
We (ire thaiikfiil to Cheshire West & Chester Council for their assistance with this and to the Youth
Investment fund for their patience whilst thc Icasc tern]s were negotiated. We also wish to thank
our solicitor who worked tirclcs8ly on our behalf.
There is of cour8c a downside to most things, in this case there was a requirement for a
considerable amount of time and effort on behalf of the Forum's staff and Trustee's, along wilh a
legal bill approaching £15,000, the majorily of which fcll within thc riod bcing reported.
The time cost to this is more difficult to qLIt1fy, but thanks to the Forum's administration team's
hard work and persistence we were able to secure funding to continue our delivery and to support
our user groups.
Even allowing for these un-expected costs, we have been able to show a small surplus in this
financial year.
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMfvIUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
Report of the Trustees (incorporating the Directors Report)
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
We are thrilled to be able to extend our provision to Wharton once again, for the first time since
before the COVED lockdowns. These clubs have been well attended and the feedback has been
promising. F'anding has been secured to continue this project.
We have had an amazing year. the Community Centre has been filled with a range of user groups
and the Centre has been a joy to behold. The Chatterbox Cafe was as usual well attended
throughout the year and the use of the building by other service users is now almost at capacity.
We find ourselves in a great place financially, with our Community Centre building again ruTming
in profit, which continues to be significant enough to be able to support the employment of a part-
time caretaker & cleaner. We are currently bidding for more grants to be able to further improve
and modernise the building.
The vast arrdy of funding secured during this period has been incredible and we would like to thank
our staff, funders and supporters for all the help, dedication and support that they have given us.
As a resulL we have been able to offer a vast range of projects to the local community and continue
to develop new projects and relationships in the future.
We have many new and repeat funders to whom we are extremely thankful for their continued
support of our projects.
We continue to work in partnership with many local organisations. These partnerships are integral
to ensuring a well-rounded approach to the support and activities we offer the local community.
The Forum is now well placed to continue to support the local community in a range of ways and
we continue to seek new ideas and support for these idvas on a daily basis.
Once again, we have a number of ongoing and future projects with funding in place details of
which are shown in Table l.
As the Forum continues to move forward in these tough times, we are thankful for the support of
not only our funders and partners. but the whole community, who we endeavour to support in
return. The balance between generating income, the ongoing operational costs of keeping and
improving the fabric and aesthetics of the centre remain at the forefront of decisions to be made.
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A eompany limited by guarantee)
Report of the Trustecs (ineorporating the Directors Report)
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
Table I
Fwiding retaiiied for current and future projects
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National Lottery community Fund (inc
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304,285
233,911 204,137.97
29,773.03
Sport England
14,361
14,361
l96.86
14,164.14
Community Cash Back fund
Wharton Youth Provision
9,944.17
9.944.17
7,018.90
2,925.27
National Lottery - Million Hours
55,111
26,664.36
18,541.14
8,123.22
Sunrise Nursery
31,500
31,500
24,282
7,218
Pro"ects with a start date or continuin
after 3010412024
Youth Club Projects (Continuation)
4.678.05
CWAC
Members Budgret (T¢en
Tuesdays - Continuation)
2,295
2,295
2,295
Techno Café (ContRnuation)
4,842.13
4,842.13
4,842.13
Welcoming
(Continuation)
Spaces
Cafe
2,477.10
2,477.10
2,477.10
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company limitcd bv guarantee)
Report of the Trustees (ineorporating the Direetors Report)
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
Financial revieiv
Financial results
The results for the year are shown in the Statement of Financial Activities. Incoming resources for the ycar have
increased by £24.136 to £247.991 with expenditure increasing by £61,058 tn £245.526. This resltlts in net incomings
for the year of £2,465 and leaves funds at 30th April 2024 of £28.960 of which £1,966 are restricted.
Financial support
We are very grateful for the support of The National Lottery Community Fund. Edsential, Active Cheshire, Cheshire
West and Chesfrr Council Members, Winsford Town Council, The Darnhall Foundation TrusL Cheshire Police
Commissioner. 'fhe Cheshire Fire Auihority, Innovas. Cheshire ComTnunity Foundation. The Welcome Network. Asda
(Winsford). Cheshire Cornmunity Action, The Care Commission, Sport England, Sunrise Nursery, Bentley & A Kerr.
Other funders that have supported our work either through financial or 'in kind, SUprt during the year include The
Fair share project, Robert's Bakery, The Yoiith Federdtion, Changing Lives Together, Motherwell, The Prince's Trust
and Cheshire Police's Community Support OlCerS,
Statement as to disclosure of information to auditors
In so far as the trustees are aware:
There is no relevant infomlation of which the charitable company's Teporting accountants are unaware.
The trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant Audit
inforn]ation and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information.
Statement of trustees, respon5ibilitics
The trustees (who are also dirertors of Winsford Youth & Communitv Forum Limited for the PLLrpose of company law)
are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable
law and United Kingdom Generally A¢¢epted Accounting Practice.
Company law requires the Trnstees lo prepare financial stateTnents for each financial year which give a true and fair
view of the stale of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources aiid application of resources.
including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these tinancial
statements, the trustees are required to:
State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, Subject to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements- and
Prepare the financial statement5 Oll the (Foing concern basi5 unless it 15 inappropriate to presulne that the
charitable company will continue in operation.
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORB
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
{A company limited by gvaranlee)
Report of the Trustees (incorporating the Directors Report)
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
Make jud¥yements ai)d estimates that are reasonable and prudent
The triistees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time
the financial position of the charitable Company and which eiiable them to ensure that the financial statements comply
with tl)e Conipanies Act ?006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and
hence for taking reasonable sleps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Small company provisions
This Teport has been prepared An accordance with ihe special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the
Companies ACÉ 2006.
On behalf of the board
R Barton
Treasiirer & Dir¢ctor
Date:
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
{A company limited by guarantee)
Independent Examiners Review
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
We report on the accounts for the year ended 30th April 2024 set out on pages I I to 19.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The trustees {who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible
for Ihe preparation of the accounts. The trustees cunsider thdt an audit is not required for this year under
Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an Independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied ourselve5 that the charily is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for
independent examination, it is our responsibility lo..
Examine the accounts under Section 145 of thc 2011 Act
To follow the procedures latd down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
To state whether particular matters have come to our atteiition
Bosis of independent examiner s report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission. All examination include5 a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
omparison of the accounts presented with those records. IÉ also includes consideration of any unusual
items of disclosures in the accounts. and Seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such
matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and
consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is
limited to those matters set out in the statrment below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with our examination, no maiter has come io our attention".
(l) which gives us reasonablc causc to believe that in any material respect the requirements..
To keep accounting records in accordance with Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006
To prepare accounts which accord wilh Ihe acL4)Unting records, comply with thc accounting
requirements of Section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles
of the Statement of Recommended Pra1¢¢. Accounting and Reporting by Charilies have not
been rnet
(2) To which in our opinton. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
a¢¢ounts to be reached.
BllrtoD Beavan
Chartered Certified Accountants,
112-114 Wltton Street,
Northwich,
Cheshire. CW9 5NW.
Date=
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A companv limited by guarantee)
Statement of financial aetivities (incorporating thc income and expenditure account)
For the Year End¢d 30th April 2024
Notes
Ilnrestrieted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2024
Total
2023
Total
Incoming resources
Incoming resources from generating fvnds..
Voluntary income
Investment income
49.823
1,548
49,823
1,548
196 620
44.229
357
Ineoming resources from charitable a¢iivilies
160741
179 269
Total incoming resourees
223 855
Resources expended
Cost5 of generating funds:
Charitable activities
Goveniance costs
59,472
165.387
956
224,859
177.721
Total resources expended
166343
245 526
184468
Net ineomingl(outgoing) resources for the year
Ner incomel(expenditure) for the year
Total funds brought forward
8.067
{5,602)
2,465
39,387
Total funds earried fonvgrd
The siatemerkt of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a separate
statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared.
All of the above amounts relate to continuin8 a1vItieS.
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
Balanee Sheet
As at 30th April 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible Asseis
12
7,621
8,966
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
13
5.399
138 176
143,575
2.925
87.983
Creditors: amounts falling
due Ivithin one year
14
122
36
Net current assets
Net assets
Funds
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted incornL Funds
1,966
7,568
Total fund(der1¢1t)
For the financial year IT] questlon the cornpany was entitled to exemption under Section 477 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. No members have required the company to obtain an
audit ofits accounts for the year in question in accordance ivith Section 476 of the Companies A¢t 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibility for Gornplying with the requirements of the Act wilh respect
to accounting records and for the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance
with the provisions appltcable to companies subjeLt to the small companies, regime.
The financial statements were approved by the board and signed on its behalf by..
R Barton
Treasurer & Director
Date: 2710112025
Company registration number.. 01976247
10
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company limite(I by guarnntee)
Notes to financial statements
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies are SLEmmarised below. The accounting policies have been applied
consislently throuohout the year and the preceding year.
1.1 Basis of accounting
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the
Statement of Recoinmended Practice 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities, issued in March 2005
(SORP 2005) and the Companies Act 2006.
.2 Cash flow
The charity has taken advantage of the exemptton in FRSI from the requirement to produce a cash flow
slalement because it is a small charity.
1.3 Ineoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the slatement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to
the income and the arnount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specifi¢ policies
are applied to particular categories of income:
Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in full in the
slal¢ment of financial activities when re¢eivable. Grants where entitlement is not conditional on the
delivery of a specific perfonnance by the charity are recognised when the charity becomes
unconditionally entitled to the grant.
Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified. The
value of services provided by voluT)teers has not been included.
Gifts donated for resale are included as incomin(y resources within activities for geneTating funds when
they are sold.
Income from investments is tncluded in the year in which it is receivable.
1.4 Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VA T
which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
Costs of generating funds comprise the cosls associated with attracting voluntary income and the costs of
trading for fundraising purposes.
Charitable exp¢nditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and
services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and
those costs of aTh indirect nature necessary to support them.
Fundraising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of
disseminating infonnation in support of the charitable activities.
Govemance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance
with constitutional and statutory requirements.
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
Notes to finaneial statements
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
1.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreeiation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates
calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as tollows..
FIxreS, fittings and equipment at 15 /0 reducing balance
Improvements to propety at 15 /0 reducing balance
Voluntsry income
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
Total
2023
Tolal
Donations from
charitable organisations
890
890
384
Rental Income
Investment Incnme
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
Total
2023
Total
Bank tnterest Receivable
357
12
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company lim ited by guarantee)
Notes to finaneial statements
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
Incoming resources from charitable activities
Unrestrieted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2024
Total
2023
Total
Cheshire West & Chester Council: _Mcmbers'
Budget
Winsford Town Council
Cheshire Police & Crime CoEllmissioner
Cheshire Fire Authority
National Lottery Community Fund2
CCF - Cheshire & Warrington Small Grants
(Let's Get Creative Jubilee Fund)
CCF - Comniunity Grants (Youth Clubs)
Active Cheshire
Damhall Trust
Cheshire Cominunity Action
Care Commission
Sport England- Queen's Jubilee Trusl
Asda
Innovas
Holdcroft Heating
(iarfield Weston
Marjory Boddy
Anne, Duchess of Westminster
Bernard Sunley
Middlewich & Winsford Rotary Club
Edsential
Welcome Network
Self-generated fundraising
Chatterbox Cominunity Café
Sunrise Nursery
Bentley
A Kerr
1,559
,559
10,802
5,500
9,885
500
81,612
2,000
5,500
9,885
500
81,612
2,000
10,500
6,500
2,000
60.841
2,500
4,829
4,829
2,322
8,180
4,500
497
5,250
5,250
6,339
3,495
803
1,396
6,339
3,495
803
1,396
3,996
300
4,716
400
i 0,000
5,000
800
5,000
460
6.343
3.626
8.915
20,910
11,441
850
11,441
850
19,584
16,295
24,282
500
500
19,.584
16,295
24,282
500
500
35
.CCF is an abbreviation of Cheshire Community Foundation.
Th¢ National Lottery Community Fund is a 5 year project, this report covers year 3.
Playscheme funders are shown individually.
13
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
Notes to financial statements
For the Year Ended 301h April 2024
Costs of charitable activities- by fund type
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2024
Total
2023
Total
Community Work
224
Costs of charitable activitie5- by activity
Activities
Directly
Undertake
2024
Total
2023
Total
Community Work
224 859
224 859
Governance Costs
2024
Total
2023
Total
Audit and Accountancy fees
Legal and Professional fees
Bookkeeping
Bank Charges
1,500
14,862
3,600
705
1.200
1,507
3,600
440
Net outgoing resources for the year
2U24
2023
Net outgoing resources is stated after charging:
Depreciation and other amounts written off tangible fixed assets
345
14
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A eompany limited by guarant¢¢)
Notes to financial statements
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
Emplovees
2024
2023
Wages and Salaries
Number of employees
The average monthly numbers of employees (including the trustees) during the year, was as follows:
2024
Number
2023
Number
Trustees
Charity Staff
12
12
16
io.
Trustees, emoluments
The trustees neither received nor waived any ernoluments during the year (2023: 2024)
li.
Taxation
The charity's activities fall within the exemptions afforded by the provisions of the Income aT]d Corporation
Taxes Act 1988. Accordingly, there is no LatIOn charge in these accounts.
15
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company limited by guardntee)
Notes to financial statements
For the Year Ended 301h April 2024
12.
Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures, Fittings,
and Equipment
Improvements to
Property
TOTAL
Cost
At I" May 2023
Additions
24,706
15.800
40,506
At 30th April 2024
Depreciation
At 1st May 2023
Charge for the Year
23.205
225
8,335
31.540
At 30th April 2024
Net Book Values
At 30th April 2024
At 30th April 2023
13.
Debtors
2024
2023
Trade Debtors
5,399
2,925
14.
Creditors: amounts falling du¢ within one year
2024
2023
Other taxes and social security
Accruals and defeed income
Trade cr¢ditors
1,149
77.371
1,078
67,437
16
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A conjpany limited by guarantee)
Notes to financial stalements
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
15.
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Totsl
Funds
Fund balances at 30, April 2024:
Fixed Assets
Net Current Assetsl(Liabilities)
7,621
7.621
16.
Unrestricted funds
At I" May
2023
Incolning
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
At 30th April
2024
Gen¢ral Reserve
Purposes of un restricted funds
Th¢ g¢ncral r¢serve represents the free funds of the charity H'hich are not designated for particular puryyos¢s.
17.
Restricted funds
A total of £160,741 of restricted funds were received during the year ¢nded 30th April 2024. These were
expended to deliver specific pieces of work and Projects as per the funders, agreements.
18.
Relaled party transactions
Mr. T. Blackmore and Mr. M. Kennedy (trustees) were local government councillors during the year. Grants
and donations received frorn local councils are included in the Statement of Financial Activities as
government grants and loral government donations.
17
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company limiled by guarantee)
Notes to financial statements
For the Year F.nded 30th April 2024
19.
Going coneern
The nature of the charity's activities and the reliance on grant funding and donations has resulted in a low
level of unrestricted fiinds. The trustees have reviewed cash flow information for the next twelve months and
beyond and consider that the level of income will enable the charity to continue its activities. On the basis of
this infom]ation and discussions with management, the trustees Consider it appropriate to prepare the
financial statements on the going concern basis. The financial statements do T]Ot include any adjustments that
would be necessary if suitable funding was not available.
20.
Company 1]lted by guarantee
Winsford Youth And Community Forum Ltd is a company limited by guarantee and accordingly does not
have a share capitsl.
Every member of the company undertakes to contribute such amount as May be required not exceeding £1 to
the assets of the charitable company in the event of its being wound up while he or she is a member, or
within one year after he or she ceases to be a member.
The following pages do not form part of the gtatutory aceounts.
18
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company limited by guaratee)
Detxiled statement of financial aetivilies
'or the Year Ended 30th April 2024
2024
2023
Incoming Resources from generating funds
Voluntary Intome..
Donations from charitable organi5ations
CJRS income
Rent Received
890
384
49.823
44,229
Investment Income..
Bank interest received
Total incoming generated funds
44
19
WINSFORD YOUTH AIYD COMMUI%ITY FORUM LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
Incoming Resources from charitable geÉivities
2024
2023
Cheshire West & Chester Council: _Members' Budget
Winsford Town Council
Cheshire Police & Crime Commissioner
Cheshire Fire Authority
National Lottery Community Fundz
CCF - Cheshire & Warrington Small GraT]ts {Let's Get Creative Jubilee Fund)
CCFI _ Community Grants (Youth CIL6bs)
Active Cheshire
Darnhall Trust
Cheshire Community Action
Car¢ Commission
Sport England- Queen's Jubilee Trust
Asda
Innovas
Holdcroft Heating
Garfield Weston
Marjory Boddy
Anne, Duchess of Westminster
Bernard Sunley
Middlewich & Winsford Rotary Club
Edsential
Welcom¢ Network
Self-generated fundraising
Chatterbox Community Cafe
Sunrise Nursery
Bentley
A Kerr
1.559
5,500
9,885
500
81,612
2,000
4,829
10,802
10,500
6.500
?,000
60,841
2,500
8,180
4.500
497
161
3,996
300
4,716
400
i 0,000
5,000
800
5,000
460
6.343
3,626
8,915
20,910
5,250
6.339
3,495
803
1,396
11,441
850
19.584
16.295
24,282
500
500
Total inwming ¢haritable activities
Total incoming resources
?47 991
22J 855
20
WIIYSFOiiD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
{A company limited by guarantee)
Detailed statement or rinancial xctivities
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
2024
2023
Charitable Activities
c.ommunity Work..
Wages and Salaries
Staff training costs
Building costs: New Images
Building costs: Wharton
Play schemes
Insurance
Telephone
Printing, postage and stationery
IT Costs
Depreciation and impaimient
Self-generated fundraising expenses
Commuiiity café expenses
General. project and youth club expenses
Sundry
Donations
99,563
175
33,602
5,105
36
4,296
2,015
1,922
1,166
1,345
1,892
13,289
59,204
719
530
78,786
963
44,722
3,373
16
3,702
623
1.922
1.968
1,582
1.662
13,477
23,931
952
42
Total Charitable activities expenditure
Governance Costs
Accountancy
Legal and Professional fees
Bookkeeping
Bank Charges
1.500
14,862
3,600
705
1,200
1.507
3.600
440
Total Governance costs
Ne¢ incoming resources for the year
21
Charity Number: 517406 Company Number: 01976247
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements
th
For the Year Ended 30 Aprll 2024
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company limiled by guaranttt)
Contents
Page
Legal and administrative information
Tru5tees' Report
Independent Examinerf5 Report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
io
Notes to the financial statements
11-21
'INSFORD YOUTH AIND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A COmPAny limited by guxrant¢¢)
ikggl gnd administrative infomAtion
Charity Number
517406
Company Registration Number
01976247
Business Address
New Images Youth & Community Centre
Nixon Drive
Winsford
Cheshire. CW7 2HG
Registered Office
New Images Youth & Loinmunity Centre
Nixon Drive
Winsford
Cheshire. CW7 2HG
Directors
R. Barton
D Cragg
T Blackmore
Accountants
Burton Beavan
Charter¢d Ccrtificd Accountants
112-114 Witton Street
Northwich
Cheshire. CW9 5NW
Bankers
National Westminster Bank plc
Dingle Walk
Winsford
Cheshire. CW7 IAF
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company IiTnited by guarantcc)
Report of the Trustees (incorporating the Directors Report)
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 30th April 2024. The
trustees, who are also dir¢¢tors of Winsford Youth And Community Forum Ltd for the purposes of company
law and who served during the year and up to the date of this r¢port are set out on page l.
Structure
overnance and mana
ement
Organisational structure
The charity is limited by guarantee and therefore has no share capital. It is governed by a memorandum and
articles of association. The trustees, who are also directors for tlie purposes of the Companies Act, are
shown on page l. The trustees are representatives of agencies aiid organisations who work with: or have an
interest in, young people and the wider community. They are responsible for plotting th¢ strategic direction
of the Forum and overs1ng all the areas of its operation. Trustces are inforrned of their duties and
responsibilities prior to appointment and are offered suitable training to assist with their role. They are also
informed of publications and inforniation available to them throiigh th¢ Charity Commtssion. The day to
day runntng of the Forum is left to an appointed trustee. Trustee elections are held annually and all
members of the charity are entitled to vote. The trustees would like to thank all those wlio have contributed
to the work of the Forum and particularly those many volunteers without whom our work would iiot have
been possible. The trustees continue to be committed to working with and for the community and will
continue working in partnership with all who have an interest in iniproving provision for young people and
the wider community.
Reserves
The trustees feel that the charity has a responsibility to its beneficiaries to take a long-term view of its
commitments. We have considered the increasing insecurity of funding and the delays in pa>'ment. We are
deterniin¢d to continue working towards maintaining an unrestricted reserve at the level of three months
typical running costs to cover cuent commitments. Thts will include designated funds as detailed in
guidance by the Charity Commissioners. However, at present we are unable to hold this level of reserve.
The trustees continue to consider ways in which additional unrestricted funds can be raised.
Investment policy
The charity does not have an investment policy. Funds are held in an interest-bearing account to maximise
returns.
Risk review and internal control
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
Report of the Trustees (incorporating the Directors Report)
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
The trustees continue to consider and identify the major risks to which the charity is exposed. This involves
identifying the types of risks the cliarity faces, prioritising them in temLS of potential impact and likelihood
of occurrence and ideiitifying meiS of" minimising Ihe risks. The charity's system of internal controls are
designed to provide reasonablc but not absolut¢ assurance agaiiist material misstatement or loss. The
trustees are satisticd that the syslems in plac¢ r¢duc¢ their exposure to the major risks.
Public benefit
The trusteeq have complied with the duty in section 4 of the 2006 Act to have due r¢8ard to public benefit
guidai)ce published by the Charity Comniission.
Trustees re
ort to accom
an
the Financial Statements
1st Ma
2023_ 30tb A ril 2024
The start of our financial year found, as always found us preparing for our summer programme of
activities and playschemes, whilst ensuriiig this year's planned building works, whilst not as
significant as previous years were completed, without adversely impacting on our on-going
activities.
As the summer ended and the cold weather drew in, we were hit by an un-expected cost. The
boiler at Ne, Images failed, causing a sei'ies of costly repair attempts and significantly increased
electricity bills as we heated the building using portable heaters.
We have made an application to the Youth Investment Fund, which was successful on the provision
that we held a long tenn lease.
We (ire thaiikfiil to Cheshire West & Chester Council for their assistance with this and to the Youth
Investment fund for their patience whilst thc Icasc tern]s were negotiated. We also wish to thank
our solicitor who worked tirclcs8ly on our behalf.
There is of cour8c a downside to most things, in this case there was a requirement for a
considerable amount of time and effort on behalf of the Forum's staff and Trustee's, along wilh a
legal bill approaching £15,000, the majorily of which fcll within thc riod bcing reported.
The time cost to this is more difficult to qLIt1fy, but thanks to the Forum's administration team's
hard work and persistence we were able to secure funding to continue our delivery and to support
our user groups.
Even allowing for these un-expected costs, we have been able to show a small surplus in this
financial year.
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMfvIUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
Report of the Trustees (incorporating the Directors Report)
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
We are thrilled to be able to extend our provision to Wharton once again, for the first time since
before the COVED lockdowns. These clubs have been well attended and the feedback has been
promising. F'anding has been secured to continue this project.
We have had an amazing year. the Community Centre has been filled with a range of user groups
and the Centre has been a joy to behold. The Chatterbox Cafe was as usual well attended
throughout the year and the use of the building by other service users is now almost at capacity.
We find ourselves in a great place financially, with our Community Centre building again ruTming
in profit, which continues to be significant enough to be able to support the employment of a part-
time caretaker & cleaner. We are currently bidding for more grants to be able to further improve
and modernise the building.
The vast arrdy of funding secured during this period has been incredible and we would like to thank
our staff, funders and supporters for all the help, dedication and support that they have given us.
As a resulL we have been able to offer a vast range of projects to the local community and continue
to develop new projects and relationships in the future.
We have many new and repeat funders to whom we are extremely thankful for their continued
support of our projects.
We continue to work in partnership with many local organisations. These partnerships are integral
to ensuring a well-rounded approach to the support and activities we offer the local community.
The Forum is now well placed to continue to support the local community in a range of ways and
we continue to seek new ideas and support for these idvas on a daily basis.
Once again, we have a number of ongoing and future projects with funding in place details of
which are shown in Table l.
As the Forum continues to move forward in these tough times, we are thankful for the support of
not only our funders and partners. but the whole community, who we endeavour to support in
return. The balance between generating income, the ongoing operational costs of keeping and
improving the fabric and aesthetics of the centre remain at the forefront of decisions to be made.
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A eompany limited by guarantee)
Report of the Trustecs (ineorporating the Directors Report)
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
Table I
Fwiding retaiiied for current and future projects
Ani.ount
Amount
Expended Deferred to
upto and
next
including
financial
3010412024
year
Amount
received to
30/0412024
Funding source
Total Award
Pro'ects in Pro
ress
National Lottery community Fund (inc
Uplift)
304,285
233,911 204,137.97
29,773.03
Sport England
14,361
14,361
l96.86
14,164.14
Community Cash Back fund
Wharton Youth Provision
9,944.17
9.944.17
7,018.90
2,925.27
National Lottery - Million Hours
55,111
26,664.36
18,541.14
8,123.22
Sunrise Nursery
31,500
31,500
24,282
7,218
Pro"ects with a start date or continuin
after 3010412024
Youth Club Projects (Continuation)
4.678.05
CWAC
Members Budgret (T¢en
Tuesdays - Continuation)
2,295
2,295
2,295
Techno Café (ContRnuation)
4,842.13
4,842.13
4,842.13
Welcoming
(Continuation)
Spaces
Cafe
2,477.10
2,477.10
2,477.10
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company limitcd bv guarantee)
Report of the Trustees (ineorporating the Direetors Report)
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
Financial revieiv
Financial results
The results for the year are shown in the Statement of Financial Activities. Incoming resources for the ycar have
increased by £24.136 to £247.991 with expenditure increasing by £61,058 tn £245.526. This resltlts in net incomings
for the year of £2,465 and leaves funds at 30th April 2024 of £28.960 of which £1,966 are restricted.
Financial support
We are very grateful for the support of The National Lottery Community Fund. Edsential, Active Cheshire, Cheshire
West and Chesfrr Council Members, Winsford Town Council, The Darnhall Foundation TrusL Cheshire Police
Commissioner. 'fhe Cheshire Fire Auihority, Innovas. Cheshire ComTnunity Foundation. The Welcome Network. Asda
(Winsford). Cheshire Cornmunity Action, The Care Commission, Sport England, Sunrise Nursery, Bentley & A Kerr.
Other funders that have supported our work either through financial or 'in kind, SUprt during the year include The
Fair share project, Robert's Bakery, The Yoiith Federdtion, Changing Lives Together, Motherwell, The Prince's Trust
and Cheshire Police's Community Support OlCerS,
Statement as to disclosure of information to auditors
In so far as the trustees are aware:
There is no relevant infomlation of which the charitable company's Teporting accountants are unaware.
The trustees have taken all steps that they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any relevant Audit
inforn]ation and to establish that the auditors are aware of that information.
Statement of trustees, respon5ibilitics
The trustees (who are also dirertors of Winsford Youth & Communitv Forum Limited for the PLLrpose of company law)
are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable
law and United Kingdom Generally A¢¢epted Accounting Practice.
Company law requires the Trnstees lo prepare financial stateTnents for each financial year which give a true and fair
view of the stale of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources aiid application of resources.
including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these tinancial
statements, the trustees are required to:
State whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, Subject to any material departures
disclosed and explained in the financial statements- and
Prepare the financial statement5 Oll the (Foing concern basi5 unless it 15 inappropriate to presulne that the
charitable company will continue in operation.
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently
Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORB
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
{A company limited by gvaranlee)
Report of the Trustees (incorporating the Directors Report)
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
Make jud¥yements ai)d estimates that are reasonable and prudent
The triistees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time
the financial position of the charitable Company and which eiiable them to ensure that the financial statements comply
with tl)e Conipanies Act ?006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and
hence for taking reasonable sleps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Small company provisions
This Teport has been prepared An accordance with ihe special provisions for small companies under Part 15 of the
Companies ACÉ 2006.
On behalf of the board
R Barton
Treasiirer & Dir¢ctor
Date:
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
{A company limited by guarantee)
Independent Examiners Review
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
We report on the accounts for the year ended 30th April 2024 set out on pages I I to 19.
Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner
The trustees {who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible
for Ihe preparation of the accounts. The trustees cunsider thdt an audit is not required for this year under
Section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an Independent examination is needed.
Having satisfied ourselve5 that the charily is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for
independent examination, it is our responsibility lo..
Examine the accounts under Section 145 of thc 2011 Act
To follow the procedures latd down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission
under Section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act
To state whether particular matters have come to our atteiition
Bosis of independent examiner s report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity
Commission. All examination include5 a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
omparison of the accounts presented with those records. IÉ also includes consideration of any unusual
items of disclosures in the accounts. and Seeking explanations from you as trustees conceming any such
matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and
consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is
limited to those matters set out in the statrment below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with our examination, no maiter has come io our attention".
(l) which gives us reasonablc causc to believe that in any material respect the requirements..
To keep accounting records in accordance with Section 386 of the Companies Act 2006
To prepare accounts which accord wilh Ihe acL4)Unting records, comply with thc accounting
requirements of Section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles
of the Statement of Recommended Pra1¢¢. Accounting and Reporting by Charilies have not
been rnet
(2) To which in our opinton. attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
a¢¢ounts to be reached.
BllrtoD Beavan
Chartered Certified Accountants,
112-114 Wltton Street,
Northwich,
Cheshire. CW9 5NW.
Date=
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A companv limited by guarantee)
Statement of financial aetivities (incorporating thc income and expenditure account)
For the Year End¢d 30th April 2024
Notes
Ilnrestrieted Restricted
Funds
Funds
2024
Total
2023
Total
Incoming resources
Incoming resources from generating fvnds..
Voluntary income
Investment income
49.823
1,548
49,823
1,548
196 620
44.229
357
Ineoming resources from charitable a¢iivilies
160741
179 269
Total incoming resourees
223 855
Resources expended
Cost5 of generating funds:
Charitable activities
Goveniance costs
59,472
165.387
956
224,859
177.721
Total resources expended
166343
245 526
184468
Net ineomingl(outgoing) resources for the year
Ner incomel(expenditure) for the year
Total funds brought forward
8.067
{5,602)
2,465
39,387
Total funds earried fonvgrd
The siatemerkt of financial activities includes all gains and losses in the year and therefore a separate
statement of total recognised gains and losses has not been prepared.
All of the above amounts relate to continuin8 a1vItieS.
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
Balanee Sheet
As at 30th April 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed Assets
Tangible Asseis
12
7,621
8,966
Current Assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
13
5.399
138 176
143,575
2.925
87.983
Creditors: amounts falling
due Ivithin one year
14
122
36
Net current assets
Net assets
Funds
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted incornL Funds
1,966
7,568
Total fund(der1¢1t)
For the financial year IT] questlon the cornpany was entitled to exemption under Section 477 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. No members have required the company to obtain an
audit ofits accounts for the year in question in accordance ivith Section 476 of the Companies A¢t 2006.
The directors acknowledge their responsibility for Gornplying with the requirements of the Act wilh respect
to accounting records and for the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance
with the provisions appltcable to companies subjeLt to the small companies, regime.
The financial statements were approved by the board and signed on its behalf by..
R Barton
Treasurer & Director
Date: 2710112025
Company registration number.. 01976247
10
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company limite(I by guarnntee)
Notes to financial statements
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
Accounting policies
The principal accounting policies are SLEmmarised below. The accounting policies have been applied
consislently throuohout the year and the preceding year.
1.1 Basis of accounting
The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the
Statement of Recoinmended Practice 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities, issued in March 2005
(SORP 2005) and the Companies Act 2006.
.2 Cash flow
The charity has taken advantage of the exemptton in FRSI from the requirement to produce a cash flow
slalement because it is a small charity.
1.3 Ineoming resources
All incoming resources are included in the slatement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to
the income and the arnount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specifi¢ policies
are applied to particular categories of income:
Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in full in the
slal¢ment of financial activities when re¢eivable. Grants where entitlement is not conditional on the
delivery of a specific perfonnance by the charity are recognised when the charity becomes
unconditionally entitled to the grant.
Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified. The
value of services provided by voluT)teers has not been included.
Gifts donated for resale are included as incomin(y resources within activities for geneTating funds when
they are sold.
Income from investments is tncluded in the year in which it is receivable.
1.4 Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VA T
which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.
Costs of generating funds comprise the cosls associated with attracting voluntary income and the costs of
trading for fundraising purposes.
Charitable exp¢nditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and
services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and
those costs of aTh indirect nature necessary to support them.
Fundraising costs are those incurred in seeking voluntary contributions and do not include the costs of
disseminating infonnation in support of the charitable activities.
Govemance costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance
with constitutional and statutory requirements.
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
Notes to finaneial statements
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
1.5 Tangible fixed assets and depreeiation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates
calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as tollows..
FIxreS, fittings and equipment at 15 /0 reducing balance
Improvements to propety at 15 /0 reducing balance
Voluntsry income
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
Total
2023
Tolal
Donations from
charitable organisations
890
890
384
Rental Income
Investment Incnme
Unrestricted
Funds
2024
Total
2023
Total
Bank tnterest Receivable
357
12
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company lim ited by guarantee)
Notes to finaneial statements
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
Incoming resources from charitable activities
Unrestrieted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2024
Total
2023
Total
Cheshire West & Chester Council: _Mcmbers'
Budget
Winsford Town Council
Cheshire Police & Crime CoEllmissioner
Cheshire Fire Authority
National Lottery Community Fund2
CCF - Cheshire & Warrington Small Grants
(Let's Get Creative Jubilee Fund)
CCF - Comniunity Grants (Youth Clubs)
Active Cheshire
Damhall Trust
Cheshire Cominunity Action
Care Commission
Sport England- Queen's Jubilee Trusl
Asda
Innovas
Holdcroft Heating
(iarfield Weston
Marjory Boddy
Anne, Duchess of Westminster
Bernard Sunley
Middlewich & Winsford Rotary Club
Edsential
Welcome Network
Self-generated fundraising
Chatterbox Cominunity Café
Sunrise Nursery
Bentley
A Kerr
1,559
,559
10,802
5,500
9,885
500
81,612
2,000
5,500
9,885
500
81,612
2,000
10,500
6,500
2,000
60.841
2,500
4,829
4,829
2,322
8,180
4,500
497
5,250
5,250
6,339
3,495
803
1,396
6,339
3,495
803
1,396
3,996
300
4,716
400
i 0,000
5,000
800
5,000
460
6.343
3.626
8.915
20,910
11,441
850
11,441
850
19,584
16,295
24,282
500
500
19,.584
16,295
24,282
500
500
35
.CCF is an abbreviation of Cheshire Community Foundation.
Th¢ National Lottery Community Fund is a 5 year project, this report covers year 3.
Playscheme funders are shown individually.
13
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
Notes to financial statements
For the Year Ended 301h April 2024
Costs of charitable activities- by fund type
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
2024
Total
2023
Total
Community Work
224
Costs of charitable activitie5- by activity
Activities
Directly
Undertake
2024
Total
2023
Total
Community Work
224 859
224 859
Governance Costs
2024
Total
2023
Total
Audit and Accountancy fees
Legal and Professional fees
Bookkeeping
Bank Charges
1,500
14,862
3,600
705
1.200
1,507
3,600
440
Net outgoing resources for the year
2U24
2023
Net outgoing resources is stated after charging:
Depreciation and other amounts written off tangible fixed assets
345
14
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A eompany limited by guarant¢¢)
Notes to financial statements
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
Emplovees
2024
2023
Wages and Salaries
Number of employees
The average monthly numbers of employees (including the trustees) during the year, was as follows:
2024
Number
2023
Number
Trustees
Charity Staff
12
12
16
io.
Trustees, emoluments
The trustees neither received nor waived any ernoluments during the year (2023: 2024)
li.
Taxation
The charity's activities fall within the exemptions afforded by the provisions of the Income aT]d Corporation
Taxes Act 1988. Accordingly, there is no LatIOn charge in these accounts.
15
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company limited by guardntee)
Notes to financial statements
For the Year Ended 301h April 2024
12.
Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures, Fittings,
and Equipment
Improvements to
Property
TOTAL
Cost
At I" May 2023
Additions
24,706
15.800
40,506
At 30th April 2024
Depreciation
At 1st May 2023
Charge for the Year
23.205
225
8,335
31.540
At 30th April 2024
Net Book Values
At 30th April 2024
At 30th April 2023
13.
Debtors
2024
2023
Trade Debtors
5,399
2,925
14.
Creditors: amounts falling du¢ within one year
2024
2023
Other taxes and social security
Accruals and defeed income
Trade cr¢ditors
1,149
77.371
1,078
67,437
16
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A conjpany limited by guarantee)
Notes to financial stalements
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
15.
Analysis of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Totsl
Funds
Fund balances at 30, April 2024:
Fixed Assets
Net Current Assetsl(Liabilities)
7,621
7.621
16.
Unrestricted funds
At I" May
2023
Incolning
Resources
Outgoing
Resources
At 30th April
2024
Gen¢ral Reserve
Purposes of un restricted funds
Th¢ g¢ncral r¢serve represents the free funds of the charity H'hich are not designated for particular puryyos¢s.
17.
Restricted funds
A total of £160,741 of restricted funds were received during the year ¢nded 30th April 2024. These were
expended to deliver specific pieces of work and Projects as per the funders, agreements.
18.
Relaled party transactions
Mr. T. Blackmore and Mr. M. Kennedy (trustees) were local government councillors during the year. Grants
and donations received frorn local councils are included in the Statement of Financial Activities as
government grants and loral government donations.
17
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company limiled by guarantee)
Notes to financial statements
For the Year F.nded 30th April 2024
19.
Going coneern
The nature of the charity's activities and the reliance on grant funding and donations has resulted in a low
level of unrestricted fiinds. The trustees have reviewed cash flow information for the next twelve months and
beyond and consider that the level of income will enable the charity to continue its activities. On the basis of
this infom]ation and discussions with management, the trustees Consider it appropriate to prepare the
financial statements on the going concern basis. The financial statements do T]Ot include any adjustments that
would be necessary if suitable funding was not available.
20.
Company 1]lted by guarantee
Winsford Youth And Community Forum Ltd is a company limited by guarantee and accordingly does not
have a share capitsl.
Every member of the company undertakes to contribute such amount as May be required not exceeding £1 to
the assets of the charitable company in the event of its being wound up while he or she is a member, or
within one year after he or she ceases to be a member.
The following pages do not form part of the gtatutory aceounts.
18
WINSFORD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
(A company limited by guaratee)
Detxiled statement of financial aetivilies
'or the Year Ended 30th April 2024
2024
2023
Incoming Resources from generating funds
Voluntary Intome..
Donations from charitable organi5ations
CJRS income
Rent Received
890
384
49.823
44,229
Investment Income..
Bank interest received
Total incoming generated funds
44
19
WINSFORD YOUTH AIYD COMMUI%ITY FORUM LTD
(A company limited by guarantee)
Incoming Resources from charitable geÉivities
2024
2023
Cheshire West & Chester Council: _Members' Budget
Winsford Town Council
Cheshire Police & Crime Commissioner
Cheshire Fire Authority
National Lottery Community Fundz
CCF - Cheshire & Warrington Small GraT]ts {Let's Get Creative Jubilee Fund)
CCFI _ Community Grants (Youth CIL6bs)
Active Cheshire
Darnhall Trust
Cheshire Community Action
Car¢ Commission
Sport England- Queen's Jubilee Trust
Asda
Innovas
Holdcroft Heating
Garfield Weston
Marjory Boddy
Anne, Duchess of Westminster
Bernard Sunley
Middlewich & Winsford Rotary Club
Edsential
Welcom¢ Network
Self-generated fundraising
Chatterbox Community Cafe
Sunrise Nursery
Bentley
A Kerr
1.559
5,500
9,885
500
81,612
2,000
4,829
10,802
10,500
6.500
?,000
60,841
2,500
8,180
4.500
497
161
3,996
300
4,716
400
i 0,000
5,000
800
5,000
460
6.343
3,626
8,915
20,910
5,250
6.339
3,495
803
1,396
11,441
850
19.584
16.295
24,282
500
500
Total inwming ¢haritable activities
Total incoming resources
?47 991
22J 855
20
WIIYSFOiiD YOUTH AND COMMUNITY FORUM LTD
{A company limited by guarantee)
Detailed statement or rinancial xctivities
For the Year Ended 30th April 2024
2024
2023
Charitable Activities
c.ommunity Work..
Wages and Salaries
Staff training costs
Building costs: New Images
Building costs: Wharton
Play schemes
Insurance
Telephone
Printing, postage and stationery
IT Costs
Depreciation and impaimient
Self-generated fundraising expenses
Commuiiity café expenses
General. project and youth club expenses
Sundry
Donations
99,563
175
33,602
5,105
36
4,296
2,015
1,922
1,166
1,345
1,892
13,289
59,204
719
530
78,786
963
44,722
3,373
16
3,702
623
1.922
1.968
1,582
1.662
13,477
23,931
952
42
Total Charitable activities expenditure
Governance Costs
Accountancy
Legal and Professional fees
Bookkeeping
Bank Charges
1.500
14,862
3,600
705
1,200
1.507
3.600
440
Total Governance costs
Ne¢ incoming resources for the year
21