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2024-03-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1069777

Company registration number 03550328 (England and Wales)

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Revd L Cheshire Rev S Derbyshire Rev. D Langton Dr L Logan MBE Rev Christopher Scott Secretary C Coughlan Charity number 1069777 Company number 03550328 Principal addresses Drayton Hall Wilkerson House Hall Lane Uphall Road Drayton Ilford Norwich Essex NR8 6DP IG1 2JJ Registered office Essex House 8 The Shrubberies George Lane South Woodford London United Kingdom E18 1BD Independent examiner Caton Fry & Co Ltd Essex House 7 The Shrubberies George Lane South Woodford London E18 1BD Bankers Barclays Bank 180 High Road Ilford Essex IG1 1LS Solicitors Red Kite Solicitiors 14-15 Spilman Street Carmarthen West Wales SA31 1SR Project manager Javier Lesta-Candal

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 7
Independent examiner's report 8
Statement of financial activities 9 - 10
Balance sheet 11
Statement of cash flows 12
Notes to the financial statements 13 - 27

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2024 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors' report and accounts for Companies Act purposes.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and “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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016)

Objectives and activities

The charity's objects as specified in the Memorandum and Articles of Association are:

a) To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement of Beliefs appearing in the County of Greater London, the surrounding areas, and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees of the Charity may from time to time think fit.

b) To relieve persons who are in conditions of need or hardship or who are aged sick or who are homeless, including by means of helping and assisting individuals affected by alcohol, drug or other substance abuse or addiction and to relieve the distress caused thereby in the said locations and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the World as the Trustees may from time to time think fit.

c) To promote and fulfil such other charitable purposes beneficial to the community in the said locations and in such other parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Trustees may from time to time think fit.

The policies adopted in furtherance of these objects are:

1) Offering residential rehabilitation to members of the public who have shown an interest in finding help with their addiction problems.

2) Outreach work through different means such as street work, bus ministry, church events and presentations, and testimony evenings.

3) Providing vocational training to enhance employment opportunities helping them go back into society with recognised achievements and qualifications.

There has been no change in these during the year.

Reporting Public Benefit

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. As a small charity the report focuses on the main activities undertaken by the charity to further the charitable purposes for the public benefit.

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

DRAYTON HALL

The financial year end for the activities at Drayton Hall have been both rewarding and challenging, the average occupancy rate was 17.0 for the year end, up 0.9 from the previous year of 16.1. Three staff members also live at Drayton Hall, and 4 bedrooms have been allocated for staff who travel from London to work. In September 2023 we had our Graduation service at City Gates Church with 6 men who graduated and one posthumously for Ashley Thorpe who passed away whilst at bible college. His wife Janice and their 3 children were present to receive the graduation award on his behalf.

In August we had an open day and we had over 250 people come to Drayton Hall, mostly from City Gates church, we had a time of worship and then food which was served by residents and staff to all who came, it was a great event. Many commented on the incredible facilities available. In October, we secured the lease to a small shop in the village of Drayton that was formerly an estate agent. We began work to refurbish the property. The purpose of the shop was to open a coffee shop to the local community that would provide work experience and employment opportunities to men who have completed the rehabilitation program at Drayton Hall. The Coffee shop was named “5:17 Coffee House” a reference to the biblical text 1 Corinthians 5:17, If anyone is in Christ he is a new creation the old has gone the new has come. The Coffee House opened on January 4th and has had a fantastic response from the local and wider community. The exposure to the wider work of Teen Challenge has been extremely positive with many people pleased about the coffee House and the work we do at Drayton Hall. The coffee House serves, coffee, teas and a variety of sweet and savoury food items. There is one full time and 2 x part time employees, all former Drayton Hall residents and volunteers by men currently on the program. This will provide work experience and confidence to the men coming through the program.

In December 2023, Rev Sam Mooney left his position as manager at Drayton Hall leaving a vacant managers role. As of year-end no replacement was found. We are confident that this will be resolved in the near future and staff morale at year end was good.

WILKERSON HOUSE

Renovation works at the property begun during the year to bring the building up to a satisfactory standard. We became registered as a HMO with Redbridge council with Hostel status a new requirement that was needed to comply with the local authority guidelines. This also required us to make several changes to some of the doors and rooms to pass the standard that was needed.

Our planning application was approved for a further 6 bedrooms with showers, one kitchen and 2 x toilets

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

OUTREACH PROJECT

In this annual report we wish to provide an update from TC’s Outreach from the period between April 2023- March 2024. This will include short overviews from the new outreach initiative ‘The Joshua Project’ in which TC have been active in 4 different locations, to other outreach events and church presentations. I’m sure as you view this report you will encouraged by engagement within the communities we reached into and our increasing influence in a variety of locations.

The Joshua Project (JP)

TCL’s new outreach approach. In this period, we have been active in 4 different locations including; Harlow, Gillingham, East Ham, and Wood Green. Each have had differing successes and after each project there has been a time for reflection and improvement in order to be more effective.

- Harlow May July 2023

This outreach was consistently held over 12 weeks. Working in connection with Heart for Harlow (local churches together) our main contact was with Harlow Elim and Streets2Homes, a local homeless charity providing support for those to find housing. This is where the bulk of relationships were built with two clients filling out application forms for TCL. Through evangelism equipping/ training, over both Saturdays we saw 65 people in attendance.

Gillingham September-November 2023

This outreach was consistently held over 12 weeks, as per previous. Following on from our outreach in Chatham the previous year we returned to the Medway town of Gillingham. This outreach proved to be the toughest yet, we believe due to the level of poverty in the area. However, we continued to press in and made connections with 4 local churches encouraging them to reach out and engage those in addiction in the area. On two Saturday’s we offered evangelism training and over both we saw a number of 24 people attend. We attended local coffee mornings which gave us opportunity to speak with those who came and also continued to build our relationship with a local homeless charity Caring hands in the community through which in this time we saw an application form for the program filled out.

East Ham January-March 2024

This outreach was consistently held over 12 weeks, as per previous. TC was working with 4 local churches and 2 local homeless drop in services. During this outreach we were mostly engaging people on the streets in the community due to the lack of drop in services in the area. However, we made contact with a local homeless charity called the New Way Project. We were given the opportunity to engage those who came to use their service which proved to be helpful as a place of contact during this time. We initiated a bus ministry serving teas and coffees on the Thursday evenings whilst in the area for this period. This proved fruitful on each evening serving between 30-40 people. Two people received physical healings through prayer and an application form for the program was filled out. Over two Saturdays we offered evangelism training for the local church (held at East Ham Elim) over both we saw around 50 people in attendance. East Ham Elim have incorporated this evangelism day into their monthly program. Also, TC gave training to Barking Elim (partner church of East Ham) for their local homeless soup kitchen Bless Barking in which we saw 30 people in attendance.

Wood Green May- March 2024

This outreach was consistently held over 12 weeks, as per previous. TC was working in connection with 2 local churches during this outreach. We served in a local food bank which helped us engage with the local community. During this outreach we were mostly engaging people on the streets in the community due to the lack of drop in services in the area. We initiated a bus ministry on the Thursday nights so to be a place of contact for those we meet during the day and continue the conversations and for relationships to be grown. Each Thursday evening, we were serving between 50-60 hot drinks. For the local church to be involved we gave drug & addiction awareness training in which 8 people attended. Grace Baptist church will be continuing this outreach service in their community. Again, over 2 Saturdays we gave evangelism training in which we saw 15 people attend over both days.

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Joshua Project summary in numbers;

Joshua Project summary in numbers;
Applications filled out 5
Interview from Applications 2
Volunteers Attending Training/ Equipping 192
Churches / Organisations Actively involved 19
Applicants Entered Program 2

(These numbers are specific to JP and do not include the numbers from other outreaches during this period.)

Please know there have been some incredible testimonies of Jesus bringing salvation and healings both emotional and physical but for space I’m unable to share here and in detail.

Other outreach opportunities/ notable updates

Church presentations

Church presentations have been booked and given weekly. With the occasional exception.

From the period July ’23- March ‘24 TC London held a total of 34 church presentations.

This number does not include other presentations that have been held outside of Sunday services.

Education & Training Centre Drayton Hall

Below is a list of the courses completed by residents at Drayton Hall during the financial year, all courses are City & Guilds recognised.

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Accredited by City and Guilds
Level 1 Functional Skills English 4
Level 2 Functional Skills English 1
Level 1 Effective Communication 14
Level 1 Effective Skills and Qualities and Attitudes 7
Level 1 Managing Personal Finance 16
Level 1 Equality and Diversity 7
Level 1 Employability Personal Development Award 9
Level 1 ICT 5
Level 1 Introduction to Customer Services 13
TOTAL 76
Accredited by Highfield Online Learning
Level 2 Food Safety 4
Managing Conflict 1
Warehousing and Storage
Fire Safety Level 2 2
TOTAL 7
Trainer Courses
Health and Safety 18
Health and Safety
Inhouse Health and Safety 29
EXTRAS
Level 3 Counselling Skills Counselling 6
TOTAL OF ALL COURSES 136

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Future Developments

It is our intention to continue to renovate Wilkerson House and raise enough funds to begin the extension of the extra bedrooms on the second floor for which we were granted planning permission. We plan to expand Drayton Hall The expansion of Drayton Hall for residents from 20 beds to 25 beds for those on the rehabilitation program. This will require finding a house to rent to move the live in staff out of Drayton Hall to free up bedrooms at the Hall. We have plans to purchase a 8/9 seater minivan to help cope with the anticipated increase in residents.

Financial review

Incoming resources for the year stood at £979,374 (2023 - £1,333,506). The large decrease in incoming resources being the donation of Drayton Hall by the Lind Trust in the previous year. The net incoming resources amounted to £140,069 (2023 - £616,421). Voluntary income amounted to £295,907 (2023 - £941,716) and represented 30.2% (2023 - 70.6%) of the charity’s total income. This decrease in income has meant that the charity doesn't require an audit but this will be assessed on an annual basis.

The majority of ongoing resources have been utilised on charitable activities related to supporting residents at the centre for those with addictions: staff costs for services and support, expenses directly relating to the residents, and the ongoing costs of the premises themselves.

The net assets shown in the balance sheet amounted to £1,879,736 (2023 - £1,739,667). Included in the above figure are freehold properties shown at cost of £2,008,882 (2023 - £2,008,882).

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to be 6 months' expenditure. This amounts to approximately £355,000. The trustees considers that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. At the year end the level of reserves, excluding the freehold land and buildings, improvements to property and related loan amounted to £446,199 (2023 : £315,665).

Investment strategy

The reserves are held on cash deposits, and although consideration has been given to alternative forms of investment, the Trustees decided to retain the cash deposits.

Risks

The trustees has assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and was incorporated on 22 April 1998. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed under its Articles of Association.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

Revd L Cheshire Rev S Derbyshire Rev. D Langton Dr L Logan MBE Rev Christopher Scott

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

The existing Trustees appoint any new Trustees following the provisions laid out in the Charity's governing instrument.

None of the trustees has any beneficial interest in the company. All of the trustees are members of the company and guarantee to contribute £10 in the event of a winding up.

The Board of Trustees are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity. A scheme of delegation is in place, and day to day responsibility for the provision of services rests with the Project Manager. The Trustees, who are also Directors of the charitable company, meet together regularly, at least four times per year, to pray, review progress and make decisions on future developments.

New trustees are provided with a comprehensive information pack informing them of their potential roles as Trustees.

All staff are paid in line with their job role.

Teen Challenge London works closely with Teen Challenge UK and other Teen Challenge Groups throughout the country, but is legally independent of them.

Small company exemptions

This report has been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies' regime.

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

Rev S Derbyshire Trustee

16 October 2024

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Teen Challenge London (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2024.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

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:

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 financial statements to be reached.

J E Caton FCA FCCA Caton Fry & Co Limited Essex House 7 The Shrubberies George Lane South Woodford London E18 1BD

Dated: 16 October 2024

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Notes
£
£
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
3
295,907
-
Trading activities
4
580,358
-
Investment income
5
103,109
-
Other income
6
-
-
Total income
979,374
-
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
7
2,786
-
Charitable activities
8
836,519
-
Total resources
expended
839,305
-		 Total
Unrestricted
funds
Restated
2024
2023
£
£
295,907
304,051
580,358
301,104
103,109
75,237
-
15,449
979,374
695,841
2,786
2,562
836,519
713,807
839,305
716,369		 Restricted
funds
2023
£
637,665
-
-
-
637,665
-
716
716		 Total
Restated
2023
£
941,716
301,104
75,237
15,449
1,333,506
2,562
714,523
717,085

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED) INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
Notes
£
£
Net incoming
resources before
transfers
140,069
-
Gross transfers between
funds
47,665
(47,665)
Net income/(expenditure) for
the year/
Net movement in funds
187,734
(47,665)
Fund balances at 1 April
2023
As originally reported
1,221,002
547,665
Prior year adjustment
(29,000)
-
Fund balances at 1 April
2023 as restated
1,192,002
547,665
Fund balances at 31
March 2024
1,379,736
500,000		 Total
Unrestricted
funds
Restated
2024
2023
£
£
140,069
(20,528)
-
89,284
140,069
68,756
1,768,667
1,159,246
(29,000)
(36,000)
1,739,667
1,123,246
1,879,736
1,192,002		 Restricted
funds
2023
£
636,949
(89,284)
547,665
-
-
-
547,665		 Total
Restated
2023
£
616,421
-
616,421
1,159,246
(36,000)
1,123,246
1,739,667

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2024

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
15
Investments
16
Current assets
Debtors
17
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
18
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after
more than one year
19
Net assets
Income funds
Restricted funds
21
Unrestricted funds		 2024
£
£
2,242,581
2
2,242,583
24,036
262,372
286,408
(133,151)
153,257
2,395,840
(516,104)
1,879,736
500,000
1,379,736
1,879,736		 2023
as restated
£
£
2,215,380
-
2,215,380
144,534
110,142
254,676
(157,085)
97,591
2,312,971
(573,304)
1,739,667
547,665
1,192,002
1,739,667

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

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 16 October 2024

Rev S Derbyshire Trustee

Company Registration No. 03550328

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

2024
Notes
£
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
26
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
(112,746)
Disposal of tangible fixed assets
2,288
Purchase of investments
(2)
Investment income
103,109
Net cash used in investing activities
Financing activities
Repayment of bank loans
(57,199)
Net cash used in financing activities
Net increase/(decrease) in cash and cash
equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year		 2023
£
£
£
216,780
536,895
(702,290)
-
-
75,237
(7,351)
(627,053)
(61,694)
(57,199)
(61,694)
152,230
(151,852)
110,142
261,994
262,372
110,142

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Teen Challenge London is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Essex House, 8 The Shrubberies, George Lane, South Woodford, London, E18 1BD, United Kingdom.

The activities of the charity, as described in the Trustees report, are carried out at Wilkerson House in Ilford or Drayton Hall in Norfolk.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Memorandum and Articles of Association, the Companies Act 2006 and “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)” (as amended for accounting periods commencing from 1 January 2016). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention other than the donation of Drayton Hall which has been reflected at market value. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Prior period adjustment

The Trustees reviewed the basis of the recognition of gift aid income and considered that it was more appropriate to reflect gift aid income on the received rather than the receivable basis. As a result of this a prior year adjustment has been made to the accounts. The impact of this adjustment is as follows:-

1.3 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.4 Charitable funds

Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the trustees for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.5 Incoming resources

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised on the cash basis.

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Donated services and assets are recognised when the charity has control over the item, and conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit from the use of the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably.

Income from trading activities are reflected on a receivable basis.

Income from investments and interest are included when receivable.

Rental income is recognised on the cash basis.

1.6 Resources expended

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Charitable activities comprises costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities, and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the independence examination and professional fees linked to the strategic management of the charity.

Support costs are allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, as indicated in the notes to the financial statements.

1.7 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Freehold land and buildings See below
Improvements to property 10% on cost
Fixtures and fittings 25% on cost
Computers 33% on cost
Motor vehicles 25% on cost

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

Since in the opinion of the Trustees, the freehold properties are maintained in a state of repair such that their estimated residual value is no less than their cost, the annual charge for depreciation of freehold properties is nil.

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.8 Fixed asset investments

Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price excluding transaction costs, and are subsequently measured at fair value at each reporting date. Changes in fair value are recognised in net income/(expenditure) for the year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.

A subsidiary is an entity controlled by the charity. Control is the power to govern the financial and operating policies of the entity so as to obtain benefits from its activities.

1.9 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.10 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discounts offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.

1.11 Creditors and provisions

Creditors and provisions are reognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in a transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligatin can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provision are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

1.12 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

1.13 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.14 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.15 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

1.16 Volunteer services

The value of services provided by volunteers is not incorporated into these financial statements.

1.17 Taxation

The charitable company is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within sections 466 to 493 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

Irrecoverable VAT is charged against the category of resources expanded for which it was incurred.

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

3 Donations and legacies

Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
funds
restated
2024
2023
2023
£
£
£
Donations and gifts
290,907
304,051
137,665
Donated goods and services
5,000
-
500,000
Grants included in donations and gifts
Coronovirus Job Retention Scheme
-
24,532
-
City Gate Church
-
25,000
-
Magnify Foundation
-
47,665
-
TCL Re-Use Centre
-
90,000
-
-
187,197
-		 Total
restated
2023
£
441,716
500,000
24,532
25,000
47,665
90,000
187,197

The Charity also benefits greatly from improvements and enthusiastic support of its many volunteers, details of which are given in our annual report. In accordance with accounting standards, the economic contribution of general volunteers is not measured in the accounts.

4 Income from charitable activities

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2024 2023
£ £
Students' housing benefits 513,383 238,487
Students' DWP benefits 66,975 59,560
Tuck shop sales - 3,057
580,358 301,104

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

5 Income from investments

6
7		 Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Rental income
101,620
75,156
Interest receivable
1,489
81
103,109
75,237
Other income
Total Unrestricted
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Insurance claim
-
15,449		 Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Rental income
101,620
75,156
Interest receivable
1,489
81
103,109
75,237
Other income
Total Unrestricted
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Insurance claim
-
15,449		 Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Rental income
101,620
75,156
Interest receivable
1,489
81
103,109
75,237
Other income
Total Unrestricted
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Insurance claim
-
15,449		 Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Rental income
101,620
75,156
Interest receivable
1,489
81
103,109
75,237
Other income
Total Unrestricted
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Insurance claim
-
15,449
Raising funds
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
2023
£
£
Raising donations and legacies
Staff costs
2,786
2,562
2,786
2,562
2,562

Total 2023 £ 319,329 46,684 21,373 26,985 751 34,835 - 449,957 210,167 54,399 714,523 713,807 716
Rehab-
Outreach
Egangs		 ilitation
ministry		 2023
2023
2023		 £
£
£		 286,106
33,223
-		 46,684
-
-		 15,267
6,106
-		 7,140
4,845
15,000		 751
-
-		 34,835
-
-		 -
-
-		 390,783
44,174
15,000		 196,939
13,228
-		 54,399
-
-		 642,121
57,402
15,000		 641,405
57,402
15,000		 716
-
-
Total 2024 £ 282,570 56,088 37,108 18,979 1,123 49,684 1,637 447,189 364,016 25,314 836,519 836,519 -
Rehab-
Outreach
Egangs		 ilitation
ministry		 2024
2024
2024		 £
£
£		 199,899
82,671
-		 56,088
-
-		 20,113
16,995
-		 2,152
1,827
15,000		 1,123
-
-		 49,684
-
-		 -
1,637
-		 329,059
103,130
15,000		 344,549
19,467
-		 25,314
-
-		 698,922
122,597
15,000		 698,922
122,597
15,000		 -
-
-
Charitable activities Staff costs Costs of residence & catering Travel Donations Training centre Bank loan interest Profit on disposal of assets Share of support costs (see note 9) Share of governance costs (see note 9) Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds Restricted funds
8

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

9
Support costs
Depreciation
Rent, rates & water
Light and heat
Repairs & renewals
Office
Finance
Indepedent Examination /
Audit fees
Accountancy
Legal and professional
Analysed between
Charitable activities		 Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
83,258
-
30,351
-
136,002
-
94,428
-
18,487
-
1,490
-
-
3,984
-
5,580
-
15,750
364,016
25,314
364,016
25,314		 2024
£
83,258
30,351
136,002
94,428
18,487
1,490
3,984
5,580
15,750
389,330
389,330		 Support
costs
Governance
costs
£
£
52,768
-
26,268
-
41,715
-
71,630
-
16,165
-
1,621
-
-
6,324
-
5,316
-
42,759
210,167
54,399
210,167
54,399		 2023
£
52,768
26,268
41,715
71,630
16,165
1,621
6,324
5,316
42,759
264,566
264,566

Support costs are allocated to activities based on staff time.

10 Net movement in funds 2024 2023
£ £
Net movement in funds is stated after charging/(crediting)
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets 83,258 52,768
(Profit)/Loss on disposal of fixed assets (1,637) -
Independent examination 3,320 -
Bank loan interest 49,684 (18,589)
Operating lease charges 1,248 1,248

11 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration, reimbursement of expenses or benefits from the charity during the year.

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

12 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

Managers
Support
Administration
Total
Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs		 2024
Number
2
10
1
13
2024
£
263,388
16,838
5,130
285,356		 2023
Number
2
11
1
14
2023
£
298,206
18,933
4,752
321,891

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:

2024 2023
£ £
Aggregate compensation 50,058 46,125

13 Pension commitments

The charity runs a Stakeholder Pension with Legal & General and a workplace pension with NEST. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in independently administered funds. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the group to the funds and amounted to £5,130 (2023 : £4,752).

At 31st March 2024 contributions amounting to £2,225 (2023 : £1,964) were payable to the fund and are included in creditors.

14 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

Total £ 2,809,601 112,746 (2,495) 2,919,852 594,221 83,258 (208) 677,271 2,242,581 2,215,380
Computers Motor vehicles £
£		 6,906
40,015		 1,672
55,404		 -
(2,495)		 8,578
92,924		 6,572
31,098		 724
19,856		 -
(208)		 7,296
50,746		 1,282
42,178		 334
8,917
Fixtures and fittings £ 276,565 26,535 - 303,100 146,348 52,176 - 198,524 104,576 130,217
Improvements to property £ 477,233 29,135 - 506,368 410,203 10,502 - 420,705 85,663 67,030
Freehold land and buildings £ 2,008,882 - - 2,008,882 - - - - 2,008,882 2,008,882
Tangible fixed assets Cost At 1 April 2023 Additions Disposals At 31 March 2024 Depreciation and impairment At 1 April 2023 Depreciation charged in the year Eliminated in respect of disposals At 31 March 2024 Carrying amount At 31 March 2024 At 31 March 2023
15

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

15
Tangible fixed assets
16
Fixed asset investments
Cost or valuation
At 1 April 2023
Additions
At 31 March 2024
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
Other investments comprise:
Notes
Investments in subsidiaries
25
17
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
18
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Notes
Bank loans
20
Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income		 (Continued) (Continued)
2024
£
2
2024
£
20,680
3,356
24,036
2024
£
59,241
5,956
49,320
6,101
12,533
133,151
£
-
2
2
2
-
2023
£
-
2023
£
73,355
71,179
144,534
2023
£
59,241
4,860
18,060
4,389
70,535
157,085

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

19
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Notes
Bank loans
20
20
Loans and overdrafts
Bank loans
Payable within one year
Payable after one year
Amounts included above which fall due after five years:
Payable by instalments		 2024
£
516,104
2024
£
575,345
59,241
516,104
189,396		 2023
£
573,304
2023
£
632,545
59,241
573,304
248,637

A term loan from Barclays of £950,000 was drawn in August 2015. The long is secured by legal charges on Wilkerson House, the property at the rear of Wilkerson House and Unit 1 at Wilkerson House, together with a debenture dated 4 April 2007.

Interest is repayable at a rate equal to the aggregate of the LIBOR (London Inter-Bank Offered rate) and the bank's margin of 3.110% per annum. Repayments of the loan capital are payable over 112 monthly instalments following. Capital repayment of the loan commenced during the year ended 31 March 2017. The loan is fully repayable in 2030.

21 Restricted funds

The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.

At 1 April Incoming Resources Transfers At 31 March
2023 resources expended 2024
£ £ £ £ £
Drayton Hall - Donated property 500,000 - - - 500,000
Ministry Bus 47,665 - - (47,665) -
547,665 - - (47,665) 500,000

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

21
Restricted funds
Previous year:
Drayton Hall - Donated property
Drayton Hall - Refurbishment /
Equipment
Ministry Bus		 At 1 April
2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
£
£
£
-
500,000
-
-
90,000
(716)
-
47,665
-
-
637,665
(716)		 (Continued)
Transfers
At 31 March
2023
£
£
-
500,000
(89,284)
-
-
47,665
(89,284)
547,665

In the previous year The Lind Trust donated Drayton Hall to the Charity. As Teen Challenge needs permission from The Lind Trust to dispose of the property, the property has been left in the restricted fund as there is a continuing restriction to use on the property.

In the previous year The Magnify Foundation gave a grant of £47,665 towards the purchase of a new Ministry minibus. The bus was purchased in April 2023 and so the balance of the funds has been transferred to unrestricted funds.

22 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2024
2024
£
£
At 31 March 2024:
Tangible assets
1,742,581
500,000
Investments
2
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
153,257
-
Long term liabilities
(516,104)
-
1,379,736
500,000
Per balance sheet
1,379,736
500,000
Balance to allocate
-
-
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
2023
2023
£
£
At 31 March 2023:
Tangible assets
1,715,379
500,000
Current assets/(liabilities)
49,927
47,665
Long term liabilities
(573,304)
-
1,192,002
547,665		 Total
2024
£
2,242,581
2
153,257
(516,104)
1,879,736
1,879,734
(2)
Total
2023
£
2,215,380
97,591
(573,304)
1,739,667

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Lessee

At the reporting end date the charity had outstanding commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:

Within one year
Between two and five years		 2024
£
312
-
312		 2023
£
1,248
312
1,560

24 Related party transactions

Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:

2024 2023
£ £
Total key management personnel remuneration 50,058 46,125

Transactions with related parties

The Project Manager is a Trustee of the Exit Foundation Charity. During the year the charity entered into the following transactions with related parties:

During the year some of the church organisations that the Trustees are involved with gave donations totalling £56,030 (2023 : £161,921).

TEEN CHALLENGE LONDON

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

25 Subsidiaries

Details of the charity's subsidiaries at 31 March 2024 are as follows: Details of the charity's subsidiaries at 31 March 2024 are as follows:
Name of undertaking
Registered		 Nature of business Class of
% Held
office shares held
**Direct **		 Indirect
TC Landscapes And Group
United Kingdom		 Landscaping & Ground
Ordinary
2.00
Maintenance Ltd Maintenance Shares
TC Landscapes and Group Maintenance Ltd was dormant during the current and previous financial year.
26 Cash generated from operations 2024 2023
£ £
Surplus for the year 140,069 616,421
Adjustments for:
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities (103,109) (75,237)
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets 83,258 52,768
Movements in working capital:
Decrease/(increase) in debtors 120,496 (112,926)
(Decrease)/increase in creditors (23,934) 55,869
Cash generated from operations 216,780 536,895
27 Analysis of changes in net (debt)/funds
At 1 April 2023 Cash flowsAt 31 March 2024
£ £ £
Cash at bank and in hand 110,142 152,230 262,372
Loans falling due within one year (59,241) - (59,241)
Loans falling due after more than one year (573,304) 57,200 (516,104)
(522,403) 209,430 (312,973)