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The charity's free reserves should be between £660,000 and £900,000 to mitigate risks.
On this basis, the Trustees consider that free reserves should be between £660,000 and £900,000; when outside of this range there should be active plans to either increase or utilise reserves appropriately.
Financial · Policy statement · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 7
Youth Connect South West held £1,080,138 in total funds at the end of March 2026.
At 31 March 2026, total funds held were £1,080,138, of which £234,297 are held in restricted funds, resulting in general reserves of £845,841.
Financial · Metric statement · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 7
Youth Connect South West has seen a 7% increase in total income from the previous year.
The result of the growth noted above is an unrestricted surplus of £99,044. The corresponding increase in unrestricted funds allows us to continue to develop and improve our growing programmes and securely support the working capital required to manage cash flow.
Financial · Funding statement · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 6
The charity's Alternative Education programme has grown to include 91 places in the 2025-26 academic year.
Provision has also grown, with inclusive learning courses subcontracted to Bath College increasing to 91 places for the 2025-26 academic year.
Operational · Observational claim · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 5
Youth Connect South West supports young people in gaining qualifications and developing life skills through Alternative Education.
Through Alternative Education and Targeted Support, YCSW supports young people in gaining qualifications, developing life skills, and progressing into further education or employment.
Service · Policy statement · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 3
Poverty and inequality significantly impact young people's access to essential services and opportunities.
Poverty and inequality are firmly embedded as issues that impact young people. The cost of living continues to grow, and food poverty is a prevalent issue in our area. This is compounded by the effects of rural isolation and poor access to transport, limiting young people's access to essential services and opportunities.
Context · Observational claim · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 3
The charity's strategic framework for 2026-2029 focuses on addressing young people's needs and improving financial sustainability.
This builds on the renewal of the charity's vision and mission in the previous year and represents an important step in moving from organisational development to a clearer and more structured long-term direction.
Strategic · Policy statement · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 3
Youth Connect South West aims to advance young people's skills, capacities, and capabilities.
To act as a resource for young people up to the age of 25 living in the United Kingdom 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;
Policy · Policy statement · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 3
Contributions payable by the Trust to TPT Retirement Solutions – The Growth Plan Series 4 for employees amounted to £644,008 in the year ending March 2026.
Contributions payable by the Trust to this defined contribution scheme, in respect of 1,326 employees (2025 1,125), amounted to £644,008 (2025 £513,786).
Financial · Metric statement · From Milestones Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 38
The unrestricted income funds consist of tangible and intangible fixed assets less restricted funds invested in fixed assets, plus the balance of unrestricted funds.
Funds invested in tangible and intangible fixed assets – being the value of tangible and intangible fixed assets (notes 13 and 14) less restricted funds invested in fixed assets (note 23). Funds available for use – being the balance of unrestricted funds.
Financial · Metric statement · From Milestones Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 36
Income from charitable activities is recognised on a receivable basis and includes charges for residential and nursing care services.
Incoming resources from charitable activities are recognised on a receivable basis and consist principally of charges for the provision of residential and nursing care and related services. Incoming resources are allocated to charitable activities based on actual amounts received.
Financial · Procedural statement · From Milestones Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 27
Depreciation rates for tangible fixed assets range from 2% to 20%, with specific rates provided for different asset types.
Depreciation is calculated to write down the cost less estimated residual value of all tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, over their expected useful lives, using the straight-line method at the following rates:
Financial · Procedural statement · From Milestones Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 25
The Trust continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.
The Trust therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.
Financial · Policy statement · From Milestones Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 25
The Trustees concluded that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for at least one year from the date of authorisation.
The Trustees have concluded that the charity has adequate resources to continue its operational existence for the foreseeable future and there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.
Governance · Risk statement · From Milestones Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 24
The financial statements of Milestones Trust were prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) and Financial Reporting Standard 102.
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019), Financial Reporting Standard 102
Policy · Policy statement · From Milestones Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 24
Milestones Trust engages with health and social care partners, including membership of VODG and participation in local partnerships.
Membership of Voluntary Organisation for Disability Group (VODG), Care & Support West and Wiltshire Care Partnership enables the Trust to contribute...
Commissioning · Policy statement · From Milestones Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 16
The Trust's Board of Trustees comprises a diverse range of knowledge and experience, with regular skills audits to inform recruitment.
Trustees are recruited through a range of routes to ensure the Board has the skills and experience required to govern a health and social care charity... Regular skills audits inform recruitment...
Governance · Procedural statement · From Milestones Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 15
Milestones Trust maintains high standards of conduct and quality, with over 95% of services rated good or outstanding by CQC.
Maintaining high standards of conduct and quality, reflected in over 95% of services being rated good or outstanding by CQC.
Metric · Metric statement · From Milestones Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 15
The Trust aims to achieve full compliance with fire safety and statutory requirements.
Achieving full compliance with fire safety and statutory requirements.
Governance · Policy statement · From Milestones Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 12
The Trust will ensure fee levels reflect the complexity of people's needs through robust assessment and negotiation processes.
Ensuring fee levels reflect the complexity of people's needs through robust assessment, costing, and negotiation processes.
Commissioning · Procedural statement · From Milestones Trust — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 12