Lurgan Young Men's Christian Association IA company limited by guarantee. not having a share capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 The trustees present their Trustees. Annual Report, comtyning the Directors. Report and Trustees, Report. and the unaudited financial statements for the financial year ended 31 March 2023. The financid statements are prepared in accoan with the Companies Act 2006. FRS 102 "The Financial Repottng Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland" arvj Accounting ar¥J Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practi apKAicable lo charities preparing their financial staltinenls in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021. The Trustees, Report contsins the infomation required to be provided in the Trustees, Annual Re port under the Statement of Recommended Practi ISORPI guideliies. The trustees of the company are also charity trustees for Ihe purpose of charity law and under the company's constitution are known as members of the board of trustees. In this report the trustees of Lurgan Young Men's Christian Association Prent a summary of its purpL)se. governance, activities, achievements and finances for the financial year 31 March 2023. The Company is a rgjislered eharity and hence the report and reIts are presented in afoffn which com leS wth the requirements of the CompanEs Act 2006 and. although not obliged lo com with the Statement of Re¢ommend&l Practice (Charities SORP effective January 20151. the organisalon has implemented its recommendations whe relevant in these financial stslements. Financial Results Al the end of the finanoal year Ihe com pany has assets of £1,915,51512022 - £1.954,032) liabililEs of £231.753 {2022-£261.5501- The netassets ofthe company have increased by£21.280. Trustees The trustees who served throughout the financial year, except as noted, were as follows: Kathryn Louise Bateman Simon Averley Brown Elizabeth Patricia Burke (Resigned 6 February 2023) David Henry Crawford George Nesbitt Emerson Notman Colin Emerson lan Matthew Thompson Vanessa Thompson Michael Kakuru Michael Ger8rd Lavery (Appointed 13 February 20231
Lurgan Young Men's Christian Association {A company Ilmlted by guarantee, not having a share PItalI TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 Introduction The trustees present their Trustees. Annual Report, combining (he Directors. Report and Trustees, Report, and the unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023. Compllance wlth Sector-wide Legislation and Standard$ The company engages pro-actively with [egiatiOn, stsndards and codes which are devebp8J for the sector. Lurgan Young Men's Christian Associalon subscribes to and is compliant with the following- The CompaniesAcl 2006 The Charities SORP {FRS 1021 The Trustees, Report provides information on the Lurgan Young Men's Christian Association activities and financial perfomiance, and forms part of a range of public infomialion designed lo give an open account of our work. In this report the trustees of Lurgan Young Men's Christian Association (hereby referred lo as YMCA Lurganl present a summary of il's governance purpose, activities, achievements and finances for the financial year 31 March 2023. Structure, Governance and Managgment. structure YNCA Lurgan is a company limited by guarantee. The Company is governed by its Memorandum and Arbcles of Association, and has been granted charitable status by the Inland Revenue (Ref No XN 79394} and accordingly is exempt from income tax, corporation tsx and capitsl gains tax.11 is also registered with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland {Reg No 1006061 and Companies House (Reg No Nl 0630941 B. Method of Election YMCA Lurgan is managed by a Trustee Board of Management whose members are elected at its Annual General Meeting. In the 22123 period, the AGM took place on 13th February 2023, when Honorary Office Bearers were elected lo seTve on the Board of Management. including a Chairperson. Vice Chairperson. Treasurer and Secretary. Members of the Board of Management Trustees are listed previously under the Trustee's and Other Inforrnalion section. The Trustees are also registered as Company Directors. C. Governance The Board of Management met on 10 occasions in the 22123 period for general Board Meetings and for its Annual AGM. None ofthe Trustees received remuneration fortheirservices. Day to day operational and progTamme delwery is the responsibility of the Chief Executive and the operational staff team. As well as the monthly Board of Management meetings, a Finan sub group meet on a monthly basis lo review finances and to consider strategic financial operations and a Health and Safetylchild protection sub group meet up lo 4 limes per year. lo oversee ompliance and reporbng in these areas. Both sub groups report lo and advise the full Management Board al the monthlymeetings. Staff Pay Policy Staff pay salaries are based on a job evaluation system based on job role and responsibilities and salaries are set againsta YMCA Pay Sc81e. YMCA Lurgan also oper81e a workplace pension scheme with Cushon Nl Ltd. In (he 22123 period a 3•1. Cost of Living salaryincrease was awarded to all staff in accordance with YNCA Pay Scale decisions. Volunl89rs YMCA Lurgan is dependent on the contribution of volunteers lo support both the delivery of programmes and services and also for providing strategic and operational oversight of its activities. In the 22123 approximately 24 volunteers {including Trusleesl were involved with YMCA Lurgan in fundraising. programme delivery and strategic management. During the year. volunteers were recruited for specific areas of work which resulted in new volunteers loining ourteam.we also delivered a volunleerinduction programme forour younger volunteers aged 16-18 yr olds, with 6 young people completing. This engagemenlhas enhanced ourservices throughoutthe year and is extremely Importantin term5 of social capital and community involvement. The YMCA Volunteerpolicyand Volunleerhandbook were also reviewed during the year and the organisalion continues lo operate a policy whereby travel and out of pocket expenses can be reimbursed to volunteers. D. Risk Management The Board of Management has assessed the major risks to which the company is exposed. in parbcular to the operations and finances of the Charity, and is satisfied that systems and procedures are in place lo mi119ate our exposure to the major risks.
Lurgan Young Men's Christian Association {A company limited by guarantee. not having a share ¢apito11 TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 The organisation has a risk register which is prepared by the CEO and staff and which is reviewed by the Board of Management. This register seeks to sum marise the threats, actions or events that might adversely affect the organisalion's ability lo achieve its objectives. As such Trustees seek lo avoid unnecessary risks, and mitigate against those risks which inevitably arise as a result of our programme aclivilies. Vision Objg¢tiVg$ & activitigs In setting our objectives and planning our activities for the year. the Trustees have given careful consideration lo the Charity Comm ission for Northern Ireland's guidance on public benefit to ensure thatthe activities have helped to achieve the YMCA'S purposes and provide benefitto the beneficiaries. Public Benefrt Statement The YMCA is a Christian OalISatiOn and - alth9h the aévancement of relIgn is not an expressed purFose - all purpos are an expressi¢Jn of Christian princples through 'soaal acts'on.. The YNCA offers a CoMphenSlve t3ng8 of oppothnities to its beneficiaries and meets Ihe 'Public Benefiy requirement as follows-. Purpose l - in Ihe provision of education The direct benefits attributed to this purpose include improved educational attainment and social indUSn through 'non4ormal' educatton. As a result, the physicd, mental and spiritual capabilities, competences. skills aTr understanding of the beneficiaries are im proved. These benefits are tangible and can be demonslraled. for example. through supwrt for leaming, person and socia devebpmenlal activities for young people. the gaining of leadership skills, engagement in active cilizenthip, the development of thinking skills. life skills. and employment skills. This is evIdend by tre fe&Jback fr(xn parbcipants, data colkcted on prrJJressDn and inpact and irklependent evaluations. The benefic2arEs are, potentially, any rnemr of the public bJl in partiujlar. children. yourKJ people and fnIlS experiencing social exclusion. Purpose 2 - promote healthy living The benefits attributed to this purpose indude reduction of personal ham to indi1fidI participants. reduction in anti-social behamour, improved personal knOedge, health awareness aNJ personal self-cx)nfidence and contrrA which results in improved life choices. The benefits are evident in the increase in PotiVe mental and physeal wdl being of young people and their positiw engagement in the wider community. school and recreational acliwties. The work is often éelivered by the YMCA with partners who see day lo day evidence of the change in behaviours including schools. ABC Council. SHSCT. Evidence of the ehange is recorded through practitioner and particlpantfeedback and interagency review. The beneficiaries are young people and their families. POSe 3- promote community engagement The YMCA recognises young peopk do not live in IlIatIon from fam ily. c(Thmunity and other in51itutions in soaety therefore the benefits from this purpose consist of increased opportunities for Kjlunleering active citiTrnship, in¢read support for community activities, improved community retiOnS and raaal hamiony and reduced sect8rianism. The tangle benefits are demonstrated by increased f¥ndy and communlty activity. increased dhalogue across community divides. the training of volunteers and feedback from volunteers. leaders, other stakehokjers e.g. schools and parbcipants. Purpose 4 - relieve orassist in the relief of need The benefits attributed benefit lo this purpose indudg the provisDn of new opportunities for individuds who have diffiwlty in the areas of health. physical or educ8tional disability, as well as those who are margin3115 or 'a I risk. The tangible outcomes indude better edu¢2lional perfoan, improved sorial activity. increased emyoyability and stable relath)nstrips. These outcomes lead to iMprod lrfe choi5 and skills of independent living aThY reduced dependency on others. In the 22123 period, YMCA Lurgan review&3 its Vision Missiork and Values statement as part of a National YMCA Ireland remew. Young peIe, staff, volunteers and Trustees were of this review, with Ihe fdlouirg statements being adopted. Wision Our vision is a tr)wn where young people, their families and the whole communlty flourfsh in body. mind and splrlt.
Lurgan Young Men's Christian Association (A ¢ompany limited by guarantee. not having a share capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 Mission Our mission is lo create an inclusive space where everyonefeels welcomed, accepted and inspired by social justice and peace, and To provide life enriching opportunities for young people within the LuTgan community Values Our foundational value base is that YNCA Lurgan will be a place of welcome. opportunity. well being. peace and social justice for all. In order to fulfil this vision. YMCA Lurgan interpts the YMCA movement foundational statements for the present times as a desire to demonstrate Chrisb'an Social Action in local communities as noted in our core purposes. by promoting programmes focusing on youth developmenL healthy living and community engagement in th& following ways. Youth Development including all young people regardless of raoe, ethnicity, religion, income or gender encouraging young people to engage in non-formal education & reach their potential respecting the contribution of young people in (he design of programmes & governance of Ihe organisation Healthy Living & education - promotion of healthy living indLtding emotional and mental well being through ourservices, activities and programmes striving to meet the needs of young people in a holistic way creating safe spaces where issues can be explored signposting young people lo specialist seNices where necessary Community Engagement Promotion of ¢ommunityengagementand active citizenship for young people. families and other adults for the purpose of family support. improving community relations and actrve cib"zenship hamessing the resources of local communities to help meetthe needs of young people working collaboratively with families & other organi581ions working forlustice and advocating with and for young people & their needs
Lurgan Young Men's Christian Association IA company Ilmlted by guaranteè, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 Revlew ofActlvltles. Achlevements and Performance Youth Work Provlslon During the 22123 period. there were 3 funded youth work programmes delivered. These included our CoTe Youth Work Provision funded by the Education Authority through the Local Area Funding Award. the Summer Vibes programme funded through the Neighbourhood Renewal Craigavon- Youth Engagement Programme and the continuation of the Independent Living Programme funded through the Southem Health and Social Care Trust. ore Youth Provision YMCALurgan has had another extremely successful year in the deliveryof its EAFunded youth programme forthe 22123 period. This yearwe have received 4 '0utslanding' moderation reports which reflect the quality of Provision based on a strong foundation of quality staff development as well as quality governance. with moderators reporting the following.. June 22 'The strategic leadership with YMCA have plonnedand ore delivering on a programme of need that supports the learning and achieviTng of children and young people ... YMCA provide a fun and engaging space. creatlng opportunitles to learn new skllls andbulld frlendshlps.. Sept 22 - 'There are clearstnKture$ for Ix>th young people. staff and voluntggrs toprovide inputs on currlculum development that is basedon Identifd need...Work with young people Is strengths-basedand CRED principles are embeddedin every aspectof the organisations work.. Nov 22 - 'Middle and Senior strategic leadership work closety together in the planning and strategic dlre¢tlon of YMCA Lurgan. with the Boardof Management fully informed and engog8din this process. March 23 - ' YMCA Luryan has a breadth of Youth Work Experience...with activities taking place in a stimulating environment where young people are safe andsecure...the youth work" team andyoung people work collaboratively with a sense ofpurpose" Throughoutthe 22123 perio(J, we have delivered generfc youth 'drop In. sessions for young people aged beeen 9-13 yrs on Wednesday and early Friday evenings. with sessions aimed at young people aged 14 plus being delivered on Thursday, Friday and Saturday nights. Alongside this a number of targeted programmes and an after schools'Homework Hub. have been made available lo the current membership of 225 young people aged 9-18yrs. This membership numbeT includes 153 young people aged 9-13, and 72 young people aged 14-18 yrs. The membership profile is reflective of the area dernographics with a core number of young people attending from ethnic and cultural backgrounds where English may not be the first language of parents, continuing to attend and flourish. Throughoutthe past 12 months. we have continued to develop positive partnership and collaborative working with other YMCA'S and local servtcesto create projects using diverse methodologies including creative arts, global youth work and Intematsonal opporbjnities. Inlergeneralional programmes and social action partnership5 in order lo engage as wide a range of young people as possible including thosewilh identified poor mental health. young people with SEN and young people from various cultural backgrounds. We continue lo work closely with PSNI. Social Servi5 and Schools lo support young people who are care experienced and those who are identified as being vulnerable or al risk. As identified in a moderation report 'A key strength of the centre Is the highly eff8ctive links and partnershlps that add slgnifi¢ant scope to the centre's alms and objectlves but more importantly are adding value to the youth servke dellvery In the area.,
Lurgan Young Men's Christian Association IA company limltÈd by guarantee. not having a share capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 Summervlbes project During the year, OUT youth provision was also supported by grant aid from Neighbourhood Renewal Craigavon - Youth Engagement Programme, which enablfA us to supporta group of 12 young people lo make the transition from junior into senior provision with a focus on Health and Well Being. Despite this being a small scale Project delivered during the month of Augus122, il had a huge impacton the young people involved -all of whom have remained fully angaged in YMCAactivities and piogrammes. Indep9ndent Living Programme {ILP) This programme continues lo be funded through the Southem Health and Soci Care Trust. In the 22123 period. childr,$ Disability Services referr1 a number of young peop with learninglphwcal disabllitses to the YMCA Lurgan ILP program me, with the aim of developing participants, independent living skills by Increasing young people's participation through personal and social development activities Improving the young people's ability to work as team and socialise with others Supporting the devebtynent of lrfe skills to enable the young peOe to be more independent. and Increasing the young people's positive well being and personal resilience. Thmughoutthe year. relevantprogram mes were plann8J and delivered in pathership with the participants. based on the emerging and identifBd needs ofthe young people and familv&s. The group meteach week on a Tuesday evening On per month on 8 Saturday lexcepl for July and Augusll, with a summer scheme being delivered over July and August replacing th8 usual weeklylmonthly provision. In total young people were provided with Young people are also supported to participate in a residential experienrE. Overall, participants who participated in the service. reported back that they had enjoyed the PTogramme, that they had leamed newskills and had tried activitieswhich they didn't think they would have before joining the programme. Parents reported a high level of satisfaction with the program me.Anecdotsl feedback from Social Workers and staff frorn the Children's Disability Team. has also been very positive throughoutthe programme Some Quotes from young people when Ihey were asked about the programme included - '1 am able to tell the bus driver where l am going and Ihen pay forthe licker '18njoy being able to use the bus and Iraln, 'If8el more confident8boutgoing shopping, 'lkn notafraid to go outlo Ihe cinema anymore. '1 stay8d away trom home forthe first time. 'Ihave made new fiiends ot the YMCA.
Lurgan Young Men's Christian Association IA company limited by guarantee. not havlng a sharè capital) TRUSTEES. ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 'lkn notas shyas before... andlfeel l am better8t b8ing able to talk to talk to people, 'Ihave leamed how to cross roads, 8nd l am 8ble lo cooka meal. Quotes from parents induded-. Myson 'slrives to do more lor himselfie dressing. personal hygiene, maling snacks, He has become 'much betteral wailin9 and taking turns and tries notto interruptso much, '1 feel (my daughter) has become more confident,. the Tr io LIu¥r programme has 'helped hersocially as she made new friends and haspicked up some useful skills. 'She has trled different fhings going on the tnps, independenuy witt)out us, 'Hls mood has improved and he is more willing to ty new things, .1 Trally feel Ihat the group has been great forhim, 'She feels accepfed. safe 8nd supported here. Community Engagement Through supportfrom the ABC Council's Communty Developmenlgrantunderils Financial Assistsnce Policy. as well as the TNL AwardsforAII giant aid. YMCA Lurgan has continued lo supportwidercommunityengagemenl during the year. This has included opening up ourtraining opportunities to members from other local groups in order to 5UPPOrt their learning and engagement. providing volunteering opportunities to members of the local community, providing a space for local groups lo meet and comrnunity'gettogethers. in the form of coffee mornings. This has in tum strengthened our neOrkS and helped to build stronger partnerships and provision in the town. A Strategic goal movingforward is to bijild on our community networks and engagement in order to ensure Ihatthe wider community 'knowswho we are and whatwe do,. By slrenglhening ourcommunication with others and developing community partnerships we can in turn strengthen our program me of delivery and ensuie that whatwe are delivering refleets Ioc81 needs. Other partnershipsthis year have been with Craigavon Senior High School and Sl Ronan's College with the deliveryof programmes to SUPPOrt young people who may, because of life circumstances, can be struggling with school and educalon. 10
Lurgan Young Men's Christian Association IA company limited by guarantee, not having a share capital) TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 YMCA Internship Programme We were delighted this year that we were able to develop our own YMCA Lurgan Internship programme, which was launched in September 2022. with 2 Interns joining our leam for a minimum of 12 months. With the support of local Trust funds and Individual donors we were able to offer a paid Internship programme to 2 young people aged between 18-25 years. This programme will run for the next 3 years. offering training opportunities as well as paid employment experience in youth work for young people who have or are facing barriers to further education. Financlal Review YMCA would like lo thank all of our fijnders for their support during this financial year. including the Education Authority, Southem Health and Social Care Trust. ABC Council, Craigavon Neighbourhood Renewal, TNLAwards for All and the many private donations from individuals, trust fijnds. local churches, businesses and groups who continue to support our work. We are extremely grateful and would not be able lo provide such a range of programmes and services without such support and assistance. Financial Results At the end of the financial year the company has assets of £1,945,515 and liabilities of £231,753. The nel assets of the company have increased by £21.280 Reserves Policy The Reserves Policy continues to aim towards a free reserves target amount of £50,000, which better refflects the level required for an organisation of our size. The Trustees feel that this level of reserves is essential to enable the Chaiity to continue to provide its aclivities for the foreseeable future. The Reserves Policy is an inlegral part of Ihe Gharity's planning, budget and forecasts. Approved by the Board of Trustees on 13th November 2023 and signed of its behalf by: Georg Truste Nes tt Emerson 11
Lurgan Young Men's Christian Association IA company limited by guarantee. not having a sharg capltall STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES for the financial year ended 31 March 2023 The trustees, who are also directors of Lurgan Young Men's Christian Association for the purposes of company law, are responsible for preparing the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations. Company law requires the trustees as the directors to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law the trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice {United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law) including FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" Section 1A (Small Enlilies). Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of the surplus or deficit of the company for Ihai period. In preparing Ihese financial statements. the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently., make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent., stale whether the financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the relevant financial reporting framework, identify those slandards, and nole the effect and the reasons for any material departure from those standards.. and prepare the financial statements on Ihe going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in operation. The trustees confimi that they have complied with the above requirements in preparing the financial statements. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's Iransactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Approved by the Board of Trustees on 13th November 2023 and Signed on its behalf by: George Trustee sbi Emerson 12