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WYSE International

Supporting emerging leaders for global change WYSE ANNUAL REPORT 2024.25 Year Ended: 28[th ] February 2025

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Annual Report 2024.25 Year ended 28[th ] February 2025

Companies Name: World Youth Service & Enterprise
Registered Company No: 03165762
Registered Charity No: 1053940
Registered Office: Marcham Priory, 34 Packhorse Lane, Marcham, Abingdon, Oxfordshire, OX13 6NT
Bankers: NatWest Bank, 2a Charing Cross Road, London, WC2H 0PD
Independent Examiners: Goodman Jones LLP 29/30 Fitzroy Square, London, W1T 6LQ
Trustees: Charles Brook (Chairperson)
Alan Tattersall
John Frost
Samanda Adcock
Richard McGonigle
CEO: Andrew McDowell
Part Time Administrator: Pia Brennen

must seize the moment to liberate and mobilize minds to face these challenges

Kofi Annan, Former UN Secretary-General

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Contents

  1. Highlights at a Glance

  3. About WYSE International

  4. Our Vision, Mission & Values

  5. Our Programmes and Impact

  6. Our Volunteers and Faculty

  7. Governance and Operations

  8. Financial Overview & Funding

  9. Risk & Reserves

  10. Supporting Our Work 11.

1. Highlights at a Glance

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2. A Note from the Chair of Trustees

As Chairman, I am proud to share that, this year, the charity remained dedicated to its core programmes, achieving great success.

We successfully met our programme outcomes, with 47 participants graduating from our in-person programmes. These remarkable individuals came from over 30 countries, highlighting the truly international nature of our work. Our Global Changemakers programme also saw significant expansion and further amplifying our mission to empower young leaders.

We continued to manage our finances with diligence and care. Through effective cost management and generous donations, we maintained a sustainable financial path that ensures our ability to serve future generations.

Participants consistently shared that our programmes made a real difference in their everyday lives. This feedback energises from our Alumni, many of whom attended our Annual Meeting and remain active in our community.

To enhance communication and connection, we launched an Alumni WhatsApp group, enabling faster and more efficient interaction. We also introduced subgroups focused on Ambassadors and Education, providing new pathways for deeper involvement and leadership development.

On behalf of the Trustees, I extend heartfelt thanks to Andrew McDowell and Sam Adcock for their tireless volunteer work and unwavering dedication. Our sincere appreciation also goes to the many volunteer trainers and helpers whose contributions make our work with young people possible. Their generosity and commitment are the backbone of our success.

As we look ahead, we remain inspired by the passion of our participants, the strength of our community, and the promise of what we can achieve together.

Charles Brook

Chairman

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3. About WYSE International

Charity Aims and Objectives

Supporting emerging leaders for global change.

WYSE International (WYSE) is an international charity that has a specific focus and commitment to developing the skills of emerging leaders with a true and authentic aspiration to make an impact in their communities.

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Participant from Germany

By recognising and developing true social entrepreneurship talent at an early stage and providing support to individuals to develop their own community initiatives, we make a substantial difference to thousands of individuals at a grassroots level.

Leadership Development for Emerging Global Leaders

WYSE has come a long way since its first programme in 1989, reaching out to thousands of young people, from all over the World from over 115 countries. Aged 18-35, they come from a diverse mix of national cultures, religions and socio-economic backgrounds

WYSE began as an organisation founded to inspire young people to follow their vision for a better tomorrow and it remains true to that principle today more than 35 years later. Through our International Leadership Programme (ILP), Emerging Leaders Coaching Programme, Advanced Leadership Programme (ALP) and WYSE Conversations, we bring together committed individuals who are most likely to make a leadership contribution in their communities.

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WYSE and the United Nations

WYSE is a non-governmental organisation (NGO) officially associated with the Department of Public Information of the United Nations and participates in the NGO activities of the United Nations. As one of 1,300 recognised NGOs, WYSE participates in the conferences and NGO activities of the UN, in exchange for fulfilling certain duties concerning promotion of the UN and maintaining a certain standard of conduct. The charity also embeds the Sustainable Development Goals within all our courses to inspire emerging leaders to work towards these through their own community initiatives.

Leadership for the Sustainable Development Goals

The WYSE approach is to invest in individuals who make a contribution to the world through their leadership and their capacity to create transformational and sustainable change in their communities. We focus on supporting young people who are committed to lead progress towards the UN’s Sustainable Development Goals (SDG’s) The leaders we have worked with come from more than 115 countries and their work has gone on to create change at a local, national and international level. It has impacted directly or indirectly millions of people.

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4. Our Vision, Mission & Values

Why we do it?

We believe a different kind of leadership is needed in the world, one that begins with leaders who take responsibility for leading themselves first, who recognise their unique strengths and who take action that is inspired by their values and sense of purpose. Imagine a world where billions of global citizens recognise their own leadership potential and work together to find creative and inclusive solutions to local and global problems.

Our Values How we do it:

Vision to action : We promote visionary leadership and courageous action that inspires positive and lasting change.

Learning from diversity : We respect the diversity of political, religious and social world views and value the opportunities that engaging with difference creates for innovation.

Worldwide cooperation : We encourage emerging leaders to think globally and create an international network of talented and motivated individuals.

A positive future : We challenge young leaders to engage with global issues, activating a sense of hope, purpose, responsibility and vision.

Social responsibility : We believe that everyone has the potential for leadership and can take responsibility for making a difference in the world.

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5. Our Programmes and Impact

What we do:

International Leadership Programme (ILP)

Our flagship 12-day intensive residential leadership programme is for emerging leaders aged 18-35yrs old. Typically, each ILP has representatives from 15-20 nationalities and represents an opportunity for participants to form a highly diverse learning community focused on increasing the capacity for leading social impact.

Emerging Leaders Coaching Programme

All alumni of the International Leadership Programme are able to access a professional coaching service from our internationally based faculty of coaches. The coaching takes place once a month for six months, helps participants to integrate their insights about leadership into actions that will deliver projects that support social change to their local or global community.

Advanced Leadership Programme (ALP)

Our Advanced Leadership Programmes are open to graduates of our International Leadership Programmes. The ALP focuses on how emerging leaders can be more effective in how they use their will to put their vision for the world into action.

“This Programme ignited some hope in me and a strong drive to be the great Change Maker I told myself I was meant to be. I have benefited so much from this Programme the connections I made, the sessions that made me reflect on my leadership

Participant from Somalia

WYSE Conversations

WYSE Leadership Conversations are a series of discussion guides designed to enable groups to explore the concept of leadership within the context of global and local challenges. They provide a forum where participants can share their personal understanding and wisdom through discussion.

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The conversations are led and facilitated by WYSE alumni, and are aimed at supporting anyone with an interest in actively working with the challenge of leadership in modern society. These conversations have been designed in collaboration with graduates of the WYSE I nternational Leadership Programme as a way of widening the impact of their participation in the Programme through continuing to explore leadership with their local community. They can be adapted to suit all age groups and have been delivered in schools, youth groups, and workplaces.

WYSE Global Change Makers

leadership skills in service of their community. Successful applicants will participate in a free, bespoke, year-long coaching programme, with a world-class leadership professional. Their leadership coach will support them as they lead a project which positively benefits your community. Through monthly coaching sessions, they will be supported to set goals, identify, and work through challenges, manage their time and increase their overall effectiveness, influence and impact. The programme will help them to stay connected to their sense of purpose and motivation, as they navigate the real-world challenges necessary to turn their vision into reality.

Summary of our key 2024/25 Programmes & Events

International Leadership Programme ILP Italy - 12 day In-person Programme 28[th] July 8[th] August 2024 Villa Boccella, Lucca, Italy

Participants representing Brazil, Germany, Ghana, India, Italy, Lebanon, Malawi, Netherlands, between a number of the participants and these ranged from £200 - £900.

Through immersive experiences, personal growth challenges, and collaborative learning, attendees described the programme as:

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- ILP Italy 2024

transformation, inspiration, and lifelong bonds flourish.

vulnerable and open with each other, and of challenging yourself and your own boundaries - I think the world would truly be a better place” — Participant from Germany

get lost in the noise. At WYSE, you navigate through that noise and the darkness you may have imposed on yourself or that was imposed on you. You tap into a part of yourself that you've always had, a self that your spirit has longed to reconnect with, and you find it” — Participant from Lebanon

ILP Kenya 12 day In-person Programme - 7[th] 18[th] January 2025 The Wildlife Foundation, Nairobi, Kenya

Participants representing Brazil, Ethiopia, Germany, Hungary, Israel, Kenya, Nicauragua, South Korea & USA attended this Programme in Kenya. Bursaries ranged from £90 - £900.

Surrounded by the sights and sounds of Kenya’s iconic wildlife— including zebras, lions, and monkeys — participants were able to disconnect from the everyday and reconnect with themselves and each other. The natural setting provided a powerful backdrop for reflection, creativity, and leadership development.

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Through interactive workshops, team challenges, and guided discussions, participants explored key leadership themes such as:

Each activity was designed to stretch comfort zones, spark inspiration, and build practical leadership skills.

Beyond the curriculum, the programme fostered deep friendships and a strong sense of community. Shared meals and exploring nature, further created space for meaningful conversations and lasting bonds.

Participants left the programme feeling empowered, motivated, and ready to lead with purpose. Many described it as a life-changing experience one that helped them see their potential more clearly and connect with others who share their passion for making a difference.

ILP Kenya 2025 ‘WYSE Staff at the New Venue’ The Wildlife Foundation, Nairobi

roof, to work toward a common goal. Through shared experiences and everyday tasks, participants are confronted with facts sometimes evident, often ignored, that challenge preconceived notions and open the door to self-reflection and collective growth. In a world that often rushes from one goal to the next without pausing to evaluate the bigger picture, this program forces us to slow down and reco nsider what truly matters” — Participant from India

reframe your perspective and focus o n what really matters” — Participant from Portugal

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WYSE Global Change Makers Programme Cohort 3 - Online Programme

The WYSE Global Change Makers programme offers a unique nine-month leadership coaching journey for exceptional individuals who are leading SDG-aligned projects in their communities. The programme attracts an extraordinary calibre of participants people already doing remarkable, values-driven work to create positive social and environmental impact. Through one-to-one coaching, monthly prompts, peer connection, and structured reflection, participants deepen their self-awareness, strengthen their leadership, and gain the tools to make their initiatives more effective and sustainable.

The third WYSE Global Change Makers Programme (Cohort 3, 2024/25) commenced in June 2024, with 45 experienced coaches supporting 45 successful participants from around the world. This year, the programme was also opened up to WYSE alumni, creating an even richer and more diverse learning community.

The programme involves monthly coaching sessions exploring key themes including:

This nine-month journey will conclude in March 2025, supporting each participant to embed sustainable practices in their projects and amplify their contribution to the Sustainable Development Goals. The programme continues to demonstrate high satisfaction and achievement rates, building a global network of inspired, purposeful, and values-centred emerging leaders.

Not only did the participants find this a transformative programme, but many of the coaches of the WYSE GCM feedback on their participants. These reflections capture the depth of connection, growth, and shared learning that define the WYSE Global Change Makers experience highlighting the power of coaching relationships in nurturing purposeful leadership and sustainable change.

Feedback from the Coach of Elizabeth of Nigeria:

equipping teenagers and youth from low-income communities with digital skills is truly inspiring. The passion and commitment she brings to creating opportunities for others reflect her deep sense of purpose and leadership. I admire her drive to bridge the digital skills gap and empower the next generation with tools for success. I have no doubt her impact will continue to grow. Keep pushing forward your work is making a real

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Feedback from the coach of Jael of Kenya:

children aged between 10 and 18 from Community backgrounds. This path leads to opportunities for students to progress to University and beyond. She is doing this without Government help and whilst trying to complete her own University studies. She is an inspiration and l have sought to support her efforts by boosting her confidence and helping her develop a strategy and plan to take her efforts forward. We have discussed many ideas to gain more support, including developing a Podcast to highlight their successes and attract additional sponsors. This is valuable work and l wish her continued success.

WYSE Annual Meeting 2025

The WYSE Annual Meeting is held each January and brings together alumni from across the world to reconnect with the vision and shared experience of WYSE. This online gathering provides a valuable opportunity for reflection, reconnection, and renewal re-energising our global community of leaders and change-makers.

The meeting offers a space to listen deeply to our alumni community, gathering ideas and insights that help -workshop designed to support participants in their continued personal and professional growth, helping them to thrive in their roles as leaders and catalysts for positive change in their own communities.

Each year, the WYSE Annual Meeting reinforces the sense of belonging, purpose, and mutual support that defines the WYSE network, ensuring our shared values and vision continue to inspire meaningful global impact.

6. Our Volunteers and Faculty

One of the unique features of WYSE Programmes is that they are run by highly skilled leadership development trainers and coaches who have years of experience of working with senior leaders across the World. The Programmes are also staffed by other skilled volunteers, many of whom are alumni of the International Leadership Programme. All give their time and energy on a pro bono basis.

Coaching Programme

The Alumni Coaching Programme is led by Micaela-Leocadia Hartescu who is a member of the International Leadership Programme faculty. Michaela is a psychologist-psychotherapist and an ICF PCC leadership coach and mentor. Mihaela is a WYSE alumni, attending her first WYSE programme in 2008, and since 2010 has been involved also as a volunteer. She offers her time on a pro-bono basis to oversee the ILP Alumni Coaching Programme, co-ordinating an international team of pro-bono coaches to support the emerging leaders who have taken part in the ILP.

The coaching faculty is made up of staff from the ILP and external professional accredited coaches from many countries around the world. Micaela hosts multiple check-in calls for the coaches to strengthen and support the coaching community.

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7. Governance and Operations

WYSE is run primarily on a pro-bono basis, with the support of one part time Development Manager and a part-time administrator. All other work is undertaken by a committed team of volunteers based in the UK and in various locations around the World.

The Board of Trustees

The WYSE Board of Trustees provides strategic direction and governance to the organisation. They work closely with the Directors and Development Manager to identify and support the implementation of the growth strategy.

Trustees

Charles Brook (Chair)

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Charles is the founder and Senior Partner of TPC Leadership and is one of Europe's leading executive coaches. Charles has a passion for enabling leaders to develop their unique and most impactful leadership style; for helping people be more creative with their thinking; and to deliver on tough business issues that create breakthroughs in performance. Charles has been a trustee since 2009 and is also a member of the faculty team. Charles has taken on the role of Chair of the Trustees in October 2017.

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Sam Adcock

Sam is trained in education and management. In addition to her work with WYSE, she is currently the Head Teacher of an inner London school where over 30 languages are spoken. Her interests in education incorporate diversity and transcultural education and she also undertakes leadership consultancies with other educational organisations. Sam was also previously a Director of WYSE in Australia and has been a trainer for WYSE since 1994. Sam's responsibilities for WYSE involve the overseeing of administration and finances; curriculum development and organisational development.

Alan Tattersall

Alan brings a wealth of business experience to the WYSE gained in a progressive career in Financial Services, Utilities and the Internet. He has held a number of senior positions and was CEO of uSwitch.com until its sale in 2009. He currently runs his own business advisory company helping SMEs and new start-ups grow and realise their full potential. Alan joined WYSE because he believes that helping young people develop strong leadership skills and wider business skills is the key to future success.

John Frost

John is Managing Director of Values Based Leadership and works with clients to design and deliver tailor made leadership development solutions that support their organisational strategic intent. John has worked with Senior Executives in global organisations since 1994 to enable them to develop their leadership style and impact and lead significant cultural change in their organisations. He is an experienced coach and mentor to Senior Executives and has worked across numerous business sectors, currently delivering leadership development programmes for Global clients in Europe, North America and Asia and has extensive knowledge of working with cross-cultural leadership groups.

Richard McGonigle

Richard has a background in law and has spent the last 25 years working with large companies on an international stage, more recently helping to support in-house legal teams and transform ways of working. Richard loves working with people, helping them to see their potential and to understand their place in the wider world.

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Directors and Council

The Directors supported by the WYSE Council ensure the operational success of WYSE:

CEO - Dr Andrew McDowell

training was in psychology; and along with extensive clinical experience, he has held senior academic posts in health psychology and medical education. Andrew has been working with WYSE International as a principal trainer since 1992. He directs the overall functioning and strategic development of the international organisation, with responsibility for programme development; international programmes; trainer and staff development; and United Nations related activities.

Administrator

The Administrator has key roles in terms of:

Administrator - Pia Brennen

Pia is a Qualified Personal Assistant with vast experience in the sports industry where she was an Executive Assistant and responsible for logistics and hospitality at many major sporting events. In January 2018, Pia became the Virtual Administrator at WYSE. She is responsible for the WYSE administration and looks forward to receiving applications and guiding participants through the process when applying for one of the WYSE Programmes.

Programme Faculty and Coaches

This consists of a large pool of volunteers who are skilled training professionals, coaches and Programme alumni. They make up the:

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The Wider WYSE Family

A large pool of volunteers based across the World undertake different roles for WYSE including:

WYSE Regional Ambassadors

A global pool of WYSE Ambassadors who volunteer their time to share their experiences and learning from the ILP and the impact that it has had on their lives with other young people, with the aim of supporting and encouraging other emerging leaders to attend WYSE Programmes. WYSE Ambassadors are expected to demonstrate their commitment to creating social impact and to act as role models in their communities.

Alumni Network Support

Support to the Alumni community is offered by e-learning shots, face to face meetings and social media communities to provide support.

Volunteer Management & Training

Annual planning meeting, WYSE Council, Staff development and training at ILPs, Applications and Bursary Panel.

8. Financial Overview and Funding

Accessible Leadership Training

WYSE is committed to making high-quality leadership development accessible to emerging leaders worldwide, particularly those facing financial barriers. All teaching and support are provided at no cost to participants, thanks to our dedicated volunteer faculty of psychologists, coaches, trainers, facilitators, HR experts, and leadership professionals.

Each participant in the International Leadership Programme (ILP) receives bursary support valued at up to £6,500 , with the opportunity to apply for an additional £990 to cover essential costs. This approach ensures that talented leaders many from developing countries can access transformative training that builds their capacity to lead sustainable change.

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Bursaries

methodology. We actively encourage applications from underrepresented groups and those unable to secure full funding.

Bursary levels:

Our vision is to fully fund all participants, ensuring financial barriers never prevent access to WYSE programmes.

Impact

WYSE participants develop the self-awareness, cross-cultural understanding, and leadership skills needed to drive transformational change. Alumni go on to lead community projects, launch social initiatives, and contribute meaningfully to the UN’s 2030 Sust ainable Development Goals _ creating a global network of inspired and capable changemakers.

Funding

well as significant in-kind contributions from our volunteer faculty and coaches. We receive no statutory funding and continue to seek new partnerships to support the strategic growth and sustainability of our programmes.

Funding sources include:

way that no one else is using either. WYSE is an organisation that

ILP Participant from Kenya

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9. Reserves Policy and Risk Management

Financial Review

At the end of the reporting period, the charity remained in a stable financial position. Total income and expenditure for the year were monitored throughout the period, and the year-end position reflects the nal commitments and deliver its charitable activities. The closing balance of funds at year end was £65,185.

Reserves

The trustees have adopted a reserves policy to ensure that WYSE International can continue to deliver its programmes for young people, even in periods of financial uncertainty. We hold unrestricted reserves primarily to cover a period of core operating costs including administrator salary and essential administrative expenditure so that we can honour our commitments to participants, partners and funders in the event of a short-term fall in income, unexpected cost increases or delays in receiving grant and donation income.

Most of WYSE's activities are undertaken on a voluntary basis. Leadership education and coaching support on WYSE courses is provided by skilled professionals who give their time on a pro bono basis. (Ongoing costs are insurance, air flights, venue hire and some bursaries to assist with course costs). The Board of Trustees have determined that 12 months running costs should be retained as general reserves. Our approach is informed by Charity Commission guidance on reserves (CC19) and our assessment of the main financial risks facing the charity.

In addition, our reserves provide working capital to manage the timing of cash flows across our international programmes, and a buffer to support planned developments that strengthen our impact, such as piloting new programme formats or investing in our organisational infrastructure. The trustees review the reserves level at least annually in the light of our forward plans and risk register, with the aim of holding sufficient funds to protect our work from disruption, while not retaining income for longer than is necessary to achieve our charitable objectives.

Risk

The Board of Trustees has responsibility for ensuring that there are effective risk management and nominated trustee, who reviews internal policies, ensures compliance with financial and Charity Commission regulations and reports back to the Board.

10. Supporting Our Work

We have an ambitious programme of growth and development planned so that we can support more emerging leaders to follow their vision and inspiration to create a better world. And this requires additional funding.

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WYSE has partnered with the C harities Aid Foundation (CAF) to provide a number of flexible ways to give.

If you feel inspired to make a regular donation that would really help us with our planning. UK bank account holders can set up direct debits via regular giving, and also claim Gift Aid for their donations. Donations can be cancelled at any time, so if your situation changes you can change your direct debit. People from outside the UK can make a credit or debit card donations cost effectively.

Regular giving

You can make a regular monthly, per quarter or per annum donation. How much you donate is entirely up to you. Regular monthly donations will help us to plan ahead with confidence.

One off donation

You can make a oneus for details)

Payroll giving

If you know your employer has a payroll giving scheme, you can ask for WYSE international to be added to the list of charities that your employer supports. For more information, please get in touch with info@wyse-ngo.org.

Gift-aid it!

If you are a UK Tax payer, please make your donation worth more at no extra cost to you. For every pound you give, we receive an extra 25 pence from HMRC. Thank you for your support. Every donation makes a difference! If you would like to find out more about how you can be part of our work, please contact info@wyse-ngo.org or visit our website to make a donation on www.wysengo.org/support-us and click on Donate to support WYSE International.

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accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming and outgoing resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure of the charitable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The Trustees confirm they have complied with the duty in Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission general guidance on public benefit.

This report was approved by the Trustees, on 13[th] November and signed on their behalf by:

Charles Brook, Chairman

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WORLD YOUTH SERVICE AND ENTERPRISE

(A company limited by guarantee)

Registered number: 03165762 Charity number: 1053940

WORLD YOUTH SERVICE AND ENTERPRISE

(A company limited by guarantee)

UNAUDITED

TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Year Ended 28 February 2025

The Charity is registered as a charitable company limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of Association on 28/02/1996.

The Charity is constituted under a Memorandum of Association dated 28/02/1996 and is a registered charity number 1053940.

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WORLD YOUTH SERVICE AND ENTERPRISE

(A company limited by guarantee)

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

For the Year Ended 28 February 2025

Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of World Youth Service and Enterprise ( the Charity')

I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 28 February 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the Trustees of the Charity, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the C .

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the Charity has prepared the accounts in accordance with 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 (FRS102) in preference to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice issued on 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for the accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance with the Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the 2011 Act: or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of the accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the on.

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

This report is made solely to the Charity's Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so that I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters I am required to state to them in an Independent Examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report.

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WORLD YOUTH SERVICE AND ENTERPRISE

(A company limited by guarantee)

Signed: Dated: 20-11-25

Julian Flitter FCA Goodman Jones LLP Chartered Accountants 1[st] Floor, Arthur Stanley House 40-50 Tottenham Street London W1T 4RN

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WORLD YOUTH SERVICE AND ENTERPRISE

(A company limited by guarantee)

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT For the Year Ended 28 February 2025

Unrestricted
funds
Note
2025
£
Income from:
Donations and legacies
2
38,124
Charitable activities
4
29,454
Investment income
3
587
Total income
68,165
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
5
64,809
Total expenditure
64,809
Net income / (expenditure) before other recognised gains
and losses
3,356
Net movement in funds
3,356
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
61,829
Total funds carried forward
65,185
The notes on pages 29 to 33 form part of these financial statements.		 Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
38,124
29,454
587
68,165
64,809		 Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
38,124
29,454
587
68,165
64,809		 Total
funds
2025
£
38,124

29,454
587
68,165
64,809		 Total
funds
2024
£
6,475

31,176
540
68,165
64,809		 38,191
49,678
64,809 64,809 49,678
3,356
3,356
61,829		 3,356
3,356
61,829		 (11,487)
(11,487)
73,319
65,185 65,185 61,829

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WORLD YOUTH SERVICE AND ENTERPRISE

(A company limited by guarantee)

BALANCE SHEET As at 28 February 2025

2025 2024
Note £ £ £ £
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand 67,825 64,229
Creditors:amounts falling due within one
year 10 (2,640) (2,400)
Net current assets 65,185 61,829
Net assets 65,185 61,829
Charity Funds
Unrestricted funds 11 65,185 61,829
Total funds 65,185 61,829

The Company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the period in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 19-11-25 and signed on their behalf, by:

Samanda Adcock

The notes on pages 29 to 33 form part of these financial statements.

Registered number: 03165762

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WORLD YOUTH SERVICE AND ENTERPRISE

(A company limited by guarantee)

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

For the Year Ended 28 February 2025

1. Accounting policies

1.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements

World Youth Service and Enterprise is a Charitable Company Registered in England and Wales.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS 102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

World Youth Service and Enterprise meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy. Accounts are prepared in Sterling, the functional currency of the Charity, and rounded to the nearest £.

1.2 Company status

The Charity is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the Trustees named on page 1. In the event of the Charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the Charity.

1.3 Fund accounting

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the Charity and which have not been designated for other purposes.

1.4 Income

All income is recognised once the Charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

Donations are recognised when receivable and subject to any performance conditions attached to them being met.

Programme fees are recognised in the period in which the related event takes place. Fees received for events occurring in future accounting periods are deferred until the period in which the event takes place.

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity

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and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on

Support costs are those costs incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the Charity.

Charitable activities and Governance costs are costs incurred on the Charity's operations, including support costs and costs relating to the governance of the Charity apportioned to charitable activities.

All expenditure is inclusive of irrecoverable VAT.

1.6 Interest receivable

Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the Charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.

1.7 Foreign currencies

Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at rates of exchange ruling at the balance sheet date.

Transactions in foreign currencies are translated into sterling at the rate ruling on the date of the transaction.

Exchange gains and losses are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities.

1.8 Cash at Bank and in hand

Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.

1.9 Liabilities and provisions

Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably. Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the Charity anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide. Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised within interest payable and similar charges.

1.10 Financial instruments

The Charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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2. Income from donations and legacies

3.Investment income
Bank interest
Total 2024
.
Income from charitable activities
Programmes
Total 2024
Donations
Total 2024		 Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
587
540
Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
29,454
31,176
Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
38,124
6,475		 Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
38,124		 Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
38,124		 Total
funds
2025
£
38,124		 Total
funds
2025
£
38,124		 Total
funds
2024
£
540
Total
funds
2024
£
31,176
Total
funds
2024
£
6,475
6,475 6,475


Total
funds
2025
£
587
540
Total
funds
2025
£
29,454
540
Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
29,454
31,176 31,176

4. Income from charitable activities

5. Analysis of expenditure by activities

Programmes
Total 2024
 Activities
undertaken
directly
2025
£
60,388		 Support
costs
2025
£
4,421		 Total
2025
£
64,809		 Total
2024
£
49,678
46,328 3,350 49,678

In 2025 and 2024, all expenditure related to unrestricted funds.

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6. Direct costs

Programme costs
Wages and salaries
Total 2024
Support costs
Office costs and consumables
Bank charges
Trustees' meeting expenses
Other costs
Accountancy/independent Examination
Total 2024		 Programmes
2025
Total
2025
£
£
39,884
39,884
20,504
20,504
60,388
60,388
46,328
46,328
Programmes
2025
Total
2025
£
£
1,394
1,394
70
70
- -
77
77
2,880
2,880
4,421
4,421
3,350
3,350		 Programmes
2025
Total
2025
£
£
39,884
39,884
20,504
20,504
60,388
60,388
46,328
46,328
Programmes
2025
Total
2025
£
£
1,394
1,394
70
70
- -
77
77
2,880
2,880
4,421
4,421
3,350
3,350		 Total
2024
£

26,374

19,954
46,328
Total
2024
£

823
70
13
44

2,400
3,350
4,421
3,350 3,350

7. Support costs

8. Net income/(expenditure)

During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration (2024 - £NIL). During the year, no Trustees received any benefits in kind (2024 - £NIL). During the year, no Trustee received any reimbursement of expenses (2024 £NIL).

9. Staff costs

Staff costs were as follows:
Wages and salaries		 2025
£
20,504		 2024
£
19,954

The average number of persons employed by the Charity during the year was as follows:

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2025 2024
No. No.
Administration - part-time 1 1

No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,000 in either year.

Included within wages and salary costs above is an amount of £20,504 (2024: £19,954) in respect of costs paid to a third party administrator.

10. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year

Accruals and deferred income
Summary of funds
Summary of funds - current year
General funds
Summary of funds - prior year
General funds		 Balance at
1 March
2024
£
61,829		 2025
£
2,640		 2024
£

2,400
2,640 2,400
Income
£
68,165
Balance at
1 March
2023
£
73,319		 Income
£
38,191

11. Summary of funds Summary of funds - current year

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12. Related party transactions

During the year, the Charity received donations from TLP Leadership totalling £20,000 (2024: £nil) which a trustee is a founder and partner.

Other than elsewhere noted in the accounts, there are no related party transactions to disclose for this period.

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