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2024-03-31-annual-return

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Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre

Financial Statements

for the year ended 31 March 2024

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Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre

Charity Information
Business address Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre
106c Moy Road
Portadown
Co Armagh
BT62 1QP
Trustees Gordon Woolsey
Jenni Stewart
Sasha Madill
Emma Hylands
Bethany Ebron
Jessica Maye
Melissa Burney
Alison Cordner
Emma Salt
Sarah McVeigh
Ian Best
Management Chairperson Gordon Woolsey
Vice Chairperson Bethany Ebron
SecretaryJenni Stewart
Treasurer Melissa Burney
Project Manager Andrew McCreery
(Contract concluded - June 2023)
Leader in Charge Anastazja Wisniewska
Accountants JSR
44a Blackisland Road
Annaghmore
Portadown
BT62 1NE
Bankers Danske Bank
45-48 High Street
Portadown
Co Armagh
BT62 1LB
HMRC Charity Number XT38572
Charity Commission for NI
Charity Number 102160

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Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre

Contents
Page
Report of the trustees 1 - 4
Independent Examiners Report 5
Statement of Financial Activities 6
Balance sheet 7
Notes to the financial statements 8 - 15

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Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre

Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024

The trustees have pleasure in presenting their report together with the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2024. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in the notes to the accounts and comply with the Charity’s governing document, the Charities Act (NI) 1964 and Charities (NI) Order l987.

Structure, Governance and Management

The Trust (the charity) is an unincorporated trust, constituted under a deed of trust, and is registered as a charity with HRMC. Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre was registered with HMRC under charity number XT38572. This is the thirteenth set of annual accounts being prepared for the charity, but the second set of accounts being prepared on the accruals basis; in line with CCNI guidelines and the Charities SORP.

The trustees and officers are appointed on an annual basis.

The trustees meet regularly to discuss the broad strategy of the charity to include areas of activity for the charity, assessment of reserves and risk management. The day-to-day administration of the charity is delegated to a core Senor Management Team comprising of 2 Trustees and 2 senior staff members.

Trustees

The Trustees who served during the year were as follows: Gordon Woolsey Jenni Stewart Sasha Madill Emma Hylands Bethany Ebron Jessica Maye Melissa Burney Alison Cordner Emma Salt Sarah McVeigh Ian Best

Risk Management

The trustees actively review any major risks, which the charity faces on a regular basis and believe that maintaining reserves at current levels, combined with ongoing reviews of the controls over key financial systems, will provide sufficient resources for the incoming year. The trustees have also examined other operational and business risks faced by the Charity and confirm that they have established systems to mitigate the most significant risks.

Objectives and Activities

- Public Benefit

The advancement of citizenship or community development: The direct benefits which flow from this purpose include giving children, young people and the wider community, a programme of social, educational and recreational activities within a safe and secure environment where self esteem and confidence will grow in addition to respecting equality, diversity and inter dependence. These benefits will be demonstrated through continued and increased numbers of people attending the events organised by Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre and the continued positive impact upon the lives of those we work with. The charity’s beneficiaries are people living in the townland of Scotch Street and the wider Armagh, Banbridge & Craigavon area. The only private benefit flowing from this purpose is the Organisation’s programme of ongoing training that a trustee may attend in relation to good governance, finance etc. Through this training trustees gain skills and expertise which are transferable to other settings. These benefits are incidental and necessary to ensure the benefit is provided to our beneficiaries.

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Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre

Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 March 2024

Financial Review

The Financial Statements are presented in the standard format required by the Charities SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice), and in accordance with The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 as required by The Chairity Commission for Northern Ireland.

The Statement of Financial Activities on page 6 shows the gross income from all sources.

Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre is reliant upon grant income from various funders such as The National Lottery, Armagh Banbridge & Craigavon Borough Council, BBC Children in Need and many others to finance the various outreach programmes operated by SSYCC. In addition to grants received SSYCC also generate income through various activities, the income from which are then used to support the ongoing running costs of the charity. A brief summary of the financial position for the year is outlined below:

Total income £ 204,588 (previous year; £ 299,066 ) Total Outgoings £ 226,547 (previous year; £ 286,856 ) Deficit for year £(21,959 ) (Surplus in previous year; £ 12,210 )

Investment Policy

Apart from retaining a prudent amount in reserves most of the charity’s funds are spent in the short term.

Reserves Policy

The trustees aim to maintain sufficient reserves to enable the trust to continue in the furtherance of its objectives.

Chair & Vice Chairs reflections on the year and plans for the future

SSYCC remains committed to delivering on its strategic plan, launched in October 2020, following extensive consultation and development of a five-year roadmap (2020-2025). This plan, shaped by members, volunteers, staff, and the management committee, established a clear vision and mission for our organisation:

Vision:

SSYCC’s vision is of a welcoming, vibrant and inclusive society where people are supported to achieve their full potential, and everyone actively participates in community life.

Mission:

SSYCC’s mission is to make a positive difference by encouraging participation, strengthening community relationships and providing opportunities for learning and development.

From April 2023 to March 2024, we conducted three management committee meetings. We extend our gratitude to all committee members for their dedication and invaluable contributions to the governance of our organisation.

Strengthening Partnerships

Collaboration remains a cornerstone of our success. We are deeply grateful to our partner organisations for their unwavering support in addressing the needs of children, young people, and the communities we serve. Over the past year, SSYCC has delivered an extensive range of programmes across the local area and the wider Armagh, Banbridge, and Craigavon Borough Council region. Our continued partnership and conclusion of the Uniting Communities through Sport & Creativity project, funded by the Department for Communities (DfC), has allowed us to lead an impactful initiative alongside Healthy Kidz and Oasis Youth and leave a lasting legacy.

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Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre

Report of the Trustees

for the year ended 31 March 2024

iRural Project: A Lasting Impact

The iRural project has played a pivotal role in our growth over the past year. This initiative has profoundly benefited children and young people in rural communities while also strengthening the organisations that serve them. By enhancing existing efforts and ensuring long-term sustainability, iRural has helped rural youth organisations continue their vital work beyond the project's conclusion earlier this year.

We extend our sincere thanks to the staff and volunteer teams across the ABC area for their hard work and dedication in making these projects a resounding success.

Advocacy and Representation

SSYCC has remained a strong advocate for children, young people, and rural communities. Our staff and committee members actively participate in various committees, steering groups, and action groups to highlight the challenges and needs of these communities.

To measure and evaluate our impact effectively, our staff continue to utilise Upshot, an online monitoring and evaluation tool, which enables us to collect valuable data and demonstrate the significance of our work.

Key Achievements

Since our last AGM, SSYCC has engaged in a wide range of activities across multiple programmes, including the SSYCC Programme of Work which includes the EA Rural Project, iRural Project and Uniting Communities.

Over the past year:

Governance and Operations

The Senior Management Team (SMT), comprising the Chairperson, Vice-Chairperson and Leader in Charge of SSYCC's programme continued to meet bi-monthly to oversee operational and strategic decision-making.

Funding and Sustainability

Securing funding remains a top priority, and considerable efforts have been made over the past 12 months to access essential resources. We successfully secured funding not only for our centre but also for our partners involved in the EA Rural project, benefiting organisations throughout the ABC council area.

Alongside our core funders – EA Youth Service and The National Lottery Community Fund - we have also collaborated with:

We sincerely thank all our funders for their invaluable support and recognise the dedication of our staff in preparing funding applications, reports, evaluations, and financial submissions.

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Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre

Report of the Trustees

for the year ended 31 March 2024

Looking Ahead

As we move into the next year, our focus will be on continuing the successful delivery of our EA Rural Project across the wider ABC area and also identifying new funding opportunities to ensure SSYCC continues to meet the evolving needs of children, young people, and rural communities across the ABC council area.

Trustee responsibilities in relation to the accounts

Law applicable to charities in Northern Ireland requires the trustees to prepare accounts for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the charity’s financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the year-end. In preparing these accounts, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Charities (NI) Order l987 and the provisions of the Trust Deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

This report was approved by the Trustees and signed on its behalf by

Mr Gordon Woolsey Bethany Ebron Chairperson/ Trustee Vice Chairperson/ Trustee

28 February 2025

Date

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Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre

Year Ended 31[st] March 2024 Independent Examiners Report

I report on accounts of Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre for the year ended 31 March 2024 as set out on pages 6 to 15.

Respective Responsibilities of Committee and Independent Examiner

The Trustees of the charity are responsible for the preparation of the accounts which comply with The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015 and that they are in accordance with the requirements of Charity Commission for Northern Ireland. Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to state, on the basis of my examination, whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Report

My examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanation from you as directors concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent Examiner’s Statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

Jonathan Ross FCA

JSR Chartered Accountants 44 Blackisland Road Annaghmore Portadown Co Armagh BT62 1NE

28 February 2025 Date:

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Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre

Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2024

For the year ended 31 March 2024
Incoming Resources
Notes
Voluntary income
2
Activities for generating funds
3
Investment income - interest received
4
Total Incoming Resources
Resources Expended
Cost of generating funds
5
Charitable activities
6
Running Costs/ Administrative costs
8
Governance Costs
9
Other Resources Expended
Total Resources Expended
Net incoming/ outgoing resources
before transfers
Gross transfers between funds
Net incoming resources before other
recognised gains and
losses
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
14,
16
Unrestricted
Funds
£
-
10,552
-
10,552
1,217
-
528
-
-
1,745
8,807
-
8,807
8,807
8,486
17,293
Restricted
Funds
£
194,036
-
-
194,036
-
87,658
130,273
6,871
-
224,802
(30,766 )
-
(30,766 )
(30,766 )
64,374
33,608
Total
Funds
£
194,036
10,552
-
204,588
1,217
87,658
130,801
6,871
-
226,547
(21,959)
-
(21,959)
(21,959)
72,860
50,901
Prior year
£
286,062
13,004
-
299,066
904
112,384
172,643
925
-
286,856
12,210
-
12,210
12,210
60,650
72,860

There is no difference between the net movement in funds stated above, and the historical cost equivalent. All of the charity’s activities derived from continuing operations during the year. The charity has no recognised gains or losses other than those shown above and therefore no separate statement of total recognised gains and losses has been presented.

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Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre Year ended 31[st] March 2024 Balance sheet/ Statement of Financial Position

Notes:
Fixed
Assets
Tangible fixed assets
10
Investments
Current Assets
11
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
12
Net Current Assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
13
Net
assets
Represented by:
Unrestricted funds
14, 16
Restricted funds
2024
£
31,576
-
31,576
44,022
24,697
2023
£
39,470
-
39,470
72,214
38,824
19,325
50,901
-
50,901
17,293
33,608
50,901
33,390
72,860
-
72,860
8,486
64,374
72,860

Approval of Account

28 February 2025

The foregoing Balance Sheet Account was approved by the trustees on:___

Signed on behalf of the trustees

______ Gordon Woolsey Chairperson/ Trustee

______ Bethany Ebron Vice Chairperson/ Trustee

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Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024

1. Accounting policies

The accounting policies adopted by the Charity are set out below:

1.1. Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations (Northern Ireland) 2015.

The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention. The results of the charity’s operations, which are described in the trustee’s report, are all continuing.

There are no material uncertainties about the charities ability to continue.

1.2. Cash flow statement

The charity has taken advantage of the exemption provided by Financial Reporting Standard No 1 and has not prepared a cash flow statement.

1.3 Funds Structure

Restricted funds are funds, which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donor.

Unrestricted funds comprise those funds, which the Trustees are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects.

1.4 Incoming Funds

All incoming resources are recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the resources, it is certain that the resources will be received and the monetary value of incoming resources can be measured with sufficient reliability.

1.5 Resources Expended

Liabilities are recognised as resources expended as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Charity to the expenditure. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under heading that aggregate all costs related to the category.

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Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre Notes to the financial statements

for the year ended 31 March 2024

1.6 Value Added Tax

SSYCC is not registered for VAT. All expenses are noted inclusive of the VAT element.

1.7 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:

Buildings - 20% reducing balance Office equipment - 20% reducing balance

1.8 Stock

Stock is valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value.

1.9 Grants

Grants towards capital expenditure are released to the profit and loss account over the expected useful life of the assets.

2. Voluntary
Income
Grant Income - National Lottery
Grant Income - No 1 Acc
Grant Income - No 2 Acc
Grant Income - TCC
3. Activities for generating funds
Admission Income
Venue hire
Fundraising
Tuck Shop
Sundry Income - No 1
Acc
Sundry Income - TNL
Unrestricted
£
-
-
-
-
-
Unrestricted
£
5,769
1,325
1,361
1,799
-
298
10,552
Restricted
£
85,959
108,077
-
-
194,036
Restricted
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Total Funds
£
85,959
108,077
-
-
194,036
Total Funds
£
5,769
1,325
1,361
1,799
-
298
10,552
Prior year
£
228,713
34,645
8,954
13,750
286,062
Prior year
£
7,363
515
3,980
1,146
-
-
13,004

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Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024

4. Investment Income
Bank Interest
5. Cost of generating funds
Purchases - Tuck shop
6. Cost of charitable activities
Programme costs
Programme costs -
TCC
Programme costs - TNL
Donations - No 1 Acc
Donations - TNL
7. Investment
Costs
Unrestricted
£
-
-
Unrestricted
£
1,217
1,217
Unrestricted
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
Unrestricted
£
-
Restricted
£
-
-
Restricted
£
-
-
Restricted
£
51,139
9,262
26,878
379
-
87,658
Restricted
£
-
Total Funds
Prior year
£
£
-
-
-
-
Total Funds
Prior year
£
£
1,217
904
-
1,217
904
Total Funds
Prior year
£
£
51,139
13,811
9,262
850
26,878
96,046
379
-
-
1,677
87,658
112,384
Total Funds
Prior year
£
£
-
-
-
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Prior year
£
-
-
Prior year
£
904
904
Prior year
£
13,811
850
96,046
-
1,677
112,384
Prior year
£
-

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Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024

8. Running costs/ Administrative expenses

Wages & salaries
Staff Pension
Staff expenses
Staff training
Running costs
Recruitment costs
Printing, postage & stationery
Admin costs
Bank fees
Sundry
Repairs & Maintenance
Depreciation
9. Governance Costs
Legal & professional
Accountancy
Unrestricted
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
495
33
-
528
Restricted
£
97,656
3,628
998
585
15,499
-
-
1,474
166
971
1,402
7,894
130,273
Total Funds
£
97,656
3,628
998
585
15,499
-
-
1,474
166
1,466
1,435
7,894
130,801
Prior year
£
135,147
6,730
2,938
919
14,318
-
-
437
186
729
1,372
9,867
172,643
Unrestricted
£
-
-
-
Restricted
£
6,016
855
6,871
Total Funds
£
6,016
855
6,871
Prior year
£
-
925
925

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Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024

10. Tangible Fixed Assets
Cost
At 1 April 2023
Additions
Disposals
At 31 March 2024
Depreciation
At 1 April 2023
Charge
Disposals
At 31 March 2024
Net Book Value
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
11. Current Assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Debtors
Buildings
£
61,427
-
-
61,427
29,790
6,327
36,117
25,310
31,637
Plant &
Machinery
£
-
-
-
-
Furniture
&
Equipment
£
22,850
-
-
22,850
15,017
1,567
16,584
6,266
7,833
2024
£
44,022
-
44,022
Total
£
84,277
-
-
84,277
44,807
7,894
-
52,701
31,576
39,470
2023
£
55,808
16,406
72,214

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Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre

Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024

12. Creditors less than 1 year

12. Creditors less than 1 year
Deferred income
Accruals
13. Creditors more than 1 year
Bank loans &
Overdrafts
2024
£
23,808
889
24,697
2024
£
-
2023
£
37,949
875
38,824
2023
£
-

14. Analysis of Net Assets between Funds

2024
Tangible Fixed
Assets
Investment
property
Current Assets
Creditors: falling due within
one year
Creditors: amounts falling
due after more than one year
2023
Tangible Fixed
Assets
Investment
property
Current Assets
Creditors: falling due within
one year
Creditors: falling due after
more than 1 year
Unrestricted
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
Unrestricted
£
-
-
-
-
-
Restricted
£
31,576
-
44,022
(24,698)
(24,698)
26,202
Restricted
£
39,470
-
72,214
(38,824)
72,860
Total
Funds
£
31,576
-
44,022
(24,698)
(24,698)
26,202
Total
Funds
£
39,470
72,214
(38,824)
72,860

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Notes to the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024

15. Trustee & Staff Costs
Staff costs
Included withing the staff costs noted above:
Wages
Social Security/ National Insurance costs
Unrestricted
£
-
-
Unrestricted
£
-
Restricted
£
97,656
97,656
Restricted
£
96,680
976
97,656
Total Funds
£
97,656
97,656
Total Funds
£
96,680
976
97,656
Prior year
£
135,147
135,147
Prior year
£
135,147
6,037
141,184

FRS 102 and the Charities SORP require the disclosure of the average number of staff employed during the reporting period.

Average staff numbers
16. Reconciliation of Reserves
B/fwd 1 April 2023
Surplus
C/fwd 31 March 2024
Unrestricted
£
8,486
8,807
17,293
Restricted
£
64,374
-
30,766
33,608
2024
6
Total Funds
£
72,860
-
21,959
50,901
2023
5
Prior year
£
60,650
12,210
72,860

17. Trustees remuneration

The Trustees all fulfil their duties in a voluntary capacity, as such no Trustee received any remuneration or other benefits for their duties undertaken in this capacity.

No Trustee expenses have been incurred by the charity in the year under review (2023: £Nil).

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Scotch Street Youth & Community Centre

Notes to the financial statements

for the year ended 31 March 2024

18. Related Party Transactions

Under FRS102 and the Charities SORP, charities are required to disclose any Related Party Transactions. FRS 102 Para 9.15 defines a related party as follows “… include a charity’s trustees and their close family members and those entities’ to which they control or in which they have an interest.”

Mr D Woolsey has been a big supporter of SSYCC since its inception; the management and committee of SSYCC are very grateful to Mr D Woolsey for his continued and on-going support of SSYCC. Mr D Woolsey, owns the land and property that SSYCC operate from, Mr D Woolsey has made this land and property available to SSYCC at a rate and terms below market value rent.

The FRS requires disclosure of the following: Description of the relationship - Mr D Woolsey, father to Mr G Woolsey (chairperson), owns the land upon which SSYCC operates from.

Description of the transactions – SSYCC has an ongoing rental agreement with Mr D Woolsey. Amounts involved – SSYCC pay a monthly rent which totalled £6,500 for the year ended 31[st] March 2024; (2023; £7,800). During the current year Mr D Woolsey very kindly waived the rental fee for two months. Outstanding balance – SSYCC did not owe any money to Mr D Woolsey at 31/3/24 (2023; £Nil); and there are no provisions made for any doubtful debts.

Amounts written off – No balances have been written off by SSYCC in the year to 31/3/24. Guarantees given/ received – no guarantee’s have been given or received between SSYCC and Mr D Woolsey.

The committee are of the opinion that no other elements are necessary to full understanding of the nature of the transactions with this related party.

19. Controlling party

The board of trustees is the ultimate controlling party.

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