WICKWAR YOUTH CENTRE

Registered charity 1158267 · accounts filings on the Charity Commission register · also known as WYC

The focus of our activities is to provide a programme of positive activities for the young people aged between 10 and 18 years in our rural village of Wickwar. This benefits the young people by developing their self confidence, social and life skills. We welcome all young people regardless of background, faith, gender or personal circumstances and seek to develop a tolerant inclusive community.

Objects

THE OBJECTS OF THE CIO ARE:TO ACT AS A RESOURCE FOR YOUNG PEOPLE UP TO THE AGE OF 18 LIVING IN THE PARISH OF WICKWAR AND THE SURROUNDING AREA IN SOUTH GLOUCESTERSHIRE BY PROVIDING ADVICE AND ASSISTANCE AND ORGANISING PROGRAMMES OF PHYSICAL, EDUCATIONAL AND OTHER ACTIVITIES AS A MEANS OF: (A) ADVANCING IN LIFE AND HELPING YOUNG PEOPLE BY DEVELOPING THEIR SKILLS, CAPACITIES AND CAPABILITIES TO ENABLE THEM TO PARTICIPATE IN SOCIETY AS INDEPENDENT, MATURE AND RESPONSIBLE INDIVIDUALS; (B) PROVIDING RECREATIONAL AND LEISURE TIME ACTIVITY IN THE INTERESTS OF SOCIAL WELFARE FOR PEOPLE LIVING IN THE AREA OF BENEFIT WHO HAVE NEED BY REASON OF THEIR YOUTH, AGE, INFIRMITY OR DISABILITY, POVERTY OR SOCIAL AND ECONOMIC CIRCUMSTANCES WITH A VIEW TO IMPROVING THE CONDITIONS OF LIFE OF SUCH PERSONS

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

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Financial health, per its FY2025 accounts

The accounts state that the charity had a closing balance of £37,975.70 at 31 March 2025, financed by reserves and a set-aside for lease repairs. The independent examiner found nothing that causes concern regarding the accuracy of the records or compliance with regulations.

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What the accounts disclose

Accounts independently examined (not a full audit). Discloses 3 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.

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• Volunteer management

Property (HM Land Registry)

1 registered title in England and Wales held by the charity’s company or corporate body (0 freehold). All charity-held property. Contains HM Land Registry data © Crown copyright, OGL v3.0.

Trustees · trustee networks

• Allan Henderson Parrischair
• Brian Stanley Walter
• Derek William Fletcher
• Garri Wyn Hughes
• IAN ALDOUS
• Patricia Anne Trull
• RUSTY ANSELL
• TERRY PROFFITT

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

Operates in: South Gloucestershire

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Government & lottery funding

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