DARLINGTON AREA CHURCHES YOUTH MINISTRY

Registered charity 1137059 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as DACYM

DACYM works from an inclusive Christian value base, using the principles of informal education and community development. It is our aim that through this work, the lives of young people will be transformed educationally, socially and spiritually, thus empowering them to achieve their full potential.

Objects

1.1 The Charity's objects are restricted specifically, in each case only for the public benefit to: (a) advance the education of children and young people including but not limited to support and mentoring in schools, colleges and other educational establishments as well as within their family environment; provision of lunchtime and after-school clubs and street-based youth work and other youth provision to develop their physical, mental and spiritual capacities, that they may grow to full maturity as individuals, and that their condition of life may be improved; (b) advance the Christian faith for the benefit of children and young people in accordance with the Statement of Faith by proclaiming Christian messages of a teaching nature in keeping with the Christian gospel by demonstrating, promoting and encouraging Christian values, including but not limited to dignity, empowerment and partnership, to all young people in, but not restricted to, the Borough of Darlington; (d) relieve poverty and sickness thereby demonstrating the Christian faith including, but not limited to, promoting overseas service, education, practical action and working with those affected, either directly or through relevant relief agencies.

Area of benefit: DARLINGTON

The charity’s charitable objects and area of benefit, quoted from its governing document as held on the Charity Commission register.

Causes: General Charitable Purposes · Education/training · The Advancement Of Health Or Saving Of Lives · The Prevention Or Relief Of Poverty · Religious Activities · website · Get email alerts

Financial health, per its FY2026 accounts

The accounts state that the charity reported a net expenditure of £2,148 for the year, resulting in a decrease in total net assets from £46,694 to £44,546. The trustees consider the current financial position to be stable, noting that unrestricted reserves of £17,149 are sufficient to meet working capital requirements and continue current activities. The filing confirms there are no material uncertainties regarding the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Automated summary of the FY2026 accounts; the evidenced findings below carry the verbatim passages.

What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 5 of 6 completeness components.

Policies the charity declares

In its annual return the charity told the Commission that it has the policies listed below. This is self-declared: it is not verified by the Commission or by this site, and it is not evidence of how a policy works in practice.

• Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
• Complaints handling
• Complaints policy and procedures
• Conflicting interests
• Financial reserves policy and procedures
• Internal charity financial controls policy and procedures
• Internal risk management policy and procedures
• Paying staff
• Risk management
• Safeguarding policy and procedures
• Safeguarding vulnerable beneficiaries
• Serious incident reporting policy and procedures
• Trustee conflicts of interest policy and procedures
• Trustee expenses policy and procedures

Trustees · trustee networks

• Tim Francis John Middleton-Evanschair
• Amanda Susan Meeks
• Claire Louise Hunter
• Emily Carling
• Penelope Jane Melville Moon
• REVEREND COLIN JAY BA · trustee of 1 other charity
• Rev Jessica Jayne Monopoli
• Trisha Marie Raeburn-Prouse

Trustee list from the Charity Commission register (current, not historical).

Operates in: Darlington · Durham · North Yorkshire

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Known funders

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