Charity registrdtion number 1070668
Company registration number 03450197 {England and Wales)
MANCHESTER YOUNG LIVES LTD
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

MANCHESTER YOUNG LIVES LTD
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Dlrectors
R Knox
G Holmes
H Uddin
DAtkinson
R Miemczyk
Qshahraz
K Bell
F Elliot
M Harte
IAppointed 28 June 20231
Key staff
E Young
Chief Executive
Char5ty number
1070668
Company number
03450197
Reglstered offlce
The Addy Young Peoples Centre
Woodhouse Lane
Manchester
M22 9TF
Independent examiner
Mitchell Charlesworth IAuditl Limited
3rd Floor
44 Peter Street
Manchester
M2 5GP
Bankers
CAF Bank Limited
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Mallin8
Kent
ME19 4JQ
Royal 8ank of Scotland
467 Wilmslow Road
Withington
Manchester
M209AP
Shawbrook Bank
One New Bailev
4 Stanley Street
Salford
M3 5JL

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CONTENTS
Page
Directors, report
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial activities
io-ii
Balance sheet
12
Statement ofcash flows
13
Notes to the financial ststements
14-30

MANCHESTER YOUNG LIVES LTD
DIRECTORS, REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS, REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The trustees present their annual report together with the financial stataments of Manchester Young Lives Ltd for the year
ended 31 March 2024, which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors, report aml accounts for Companies
Act purposes.
Reportlng Framework
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the financial
statements and comply with the charity's governing document. the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporhng bv
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 IFRS 102}" leffective l January 20191.
Chairs Statement
As the Chair of Trustees for Manchester Young Lives. it is my privilege to present the annual repLYt for the financial year
ending 31 March 2024. This year has been one of significant growth and transformation for our organisation, marked by
notable achievements and strategic developments.
LeadershSp Changes
A major change within our board was the retirement of our long-standing Chair, Chris Duncan, at our AGM in December 2023.
Chris Duncan's dedication and leadership have been instrumental in guiding MYL through variou5 pha5e5 of growth. We
express our deepest gratitude for his years of seNice and unwaverin8 commitment to our mission.
A further chan8e to our board is the welcome appointment of a new trustee with extensive experience in HR Fiona Elliot, who
was appointed in June 2023, and who is already provin8 to be a valuable asset to the organisation.
Operational and Strategic Developments
Throughout the year, we continued to provide essential services through our adventure playgrounds, Centres, and Post 16
learning hubs, positively impacting the lives of children and young people in some of Manchester's nY)st deprived areas. Our
guiding principle remains that all children and young people, regardless of their starting point, can learn, progress, and
achieve.
One of our key strategic achievements was securing a 3-year grant from the National Lottery Community Fund for our Early
Intervention Work, which launched in January 2023. This funding has enabled us to enhance our support services, beneliting
285 children with dedicated early intervention and providing lighter touch interventions to an additional 718 children.
Our Post 16 programmes saw significant expansion. doubling the number of places and opening a new learning hub in Moss
Side. This growth reflect5 our cornmitment to providing comprehensive support to young people with Special Educational
Needs and Disabilities ISENDI, helpin8 them develop academically and prepare for employment.
Awards and Recognitions
This year, MYL was honoured with several awards, highlighting the impart of our work. We received the Youth Buzz 'Play
Project of the Year, award in March 2024, recognizin8 our contributions to play in Manchester. Additi)nally, one of our young
volunteers won the Spirit of Manchester - Volunteer of the Year award, showcasing the incredible dedication of our young
people to their communities.
Communlty Engagement and Beneflclary Impact
Our outreach efforts and community engagement activities have been robust. with over 3,125 childr8) and young people
engaging in MYL activities from April 2023 to March 2024. We have maintained a balanced gender distribution and diverse
ethnic representation among our beneficiaries. ensuring our services are inclusive and reflective of the communities we serve.
Staff and Volunteer Development
MYL'S success is driven by our dedicated staff and volunteers. This year, we expanded our team, adding 11 new posts to
SUPPOrt the growth of our Post 16 programmes. We remain committed to the continuous professional de￿lopment of our
Staff, providing training and qualifications to enhance their skills and expertise.

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Future Plans
Looking ahead, we aim to replicate the su¢¢essful play and youth delivery model from our Wythenshawe adventure
playground across our other sites in Moss Side and Ardwick. We also plan to commission an independent evaluation of our
Post 16 work to continuously improve our programmes. Securing capitsl funding for infrastructure imtrovements and energy
efficiency upgrades across our centres will also be a prioritv.
Objectives and activities
Charitable objects:
The objects of the charity are..
"The provision of facilities for the recreation and of other leisure time occupation for children ond young people, being
focilities.. of which such children ond young people have need by reason of their youth or Socio-economic circumstances, ond
which will improve the condition of life for such children ond young people by promoting their physicol, mentol, ond spirituol
well-being.
The advancement of educotion for the public benefit by the provision of support and odvice to chillren, young people, ond
adults in such ways os the trustees shollfrom time to time determine.-
The Charity's main activities are the provision and operation of adventure playgrounds and activity centres and Post 16
learning hubs for young people with an Education, Health and Care Plan IEHCPI. It operates in some of the most deprived
areas of Manchester.
Our purpose and artlvltles
MYL believes passionately that 'all children and young people can learn, make progress and can achieve, no matter what their
starting point,. The charity works to a first principal of noTrselection, alongside a celebration of cultural diversity and inclusion,
these are key ingredients in our work.
In shaping the charity's objectives for the year trustees have considered the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit
and believe all MYL work in the year has been consistent with this 8uidance.
Manchester Young Lives Centres
The Addy Young People'5 Centre-wythenshawe
Moss Side Adventure Playground- Moss Side
A6 Young People's Centre- Ardwick
MYL also deliver activities via our outreach work in hired spaces and through street based detached work
Contracts, grants and donations
Our largest contract came from our Post 16 work funded via Manchester Adult Education Service IMAESI for Personal
Employability Programmes with additional place5 funded through Manchester City Council for young people with EHCP. In
addition, we received a new partnership contrart with MAES, commissioning MYL to deliver the employability element of their
Post 16 STEPS programme.
The largest grant funding came via Manchester City Council for delivery of play and youth services, holiday activities and
strategic leadership for play in Manchester. However. changes to commissioning within MCC resulted in our strategic
leadership role for the city coming to and end 31st December 2023.
MYL secured a 3-year grant from Lottery ITNLCFI for Early Intervention work which launched in January 2023, we are now in
our 2nd year of funding.
The charity has been successful in securing a number of smaller grants from trusts and foundations to fund discrete project
work which continues into 2024-25. in addition we have received donations for extra value work from our corporate sponsors.

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At the end of the financial year 2022-2023 MYL migrated the accounts system to a new online package, as part of this process
there were some data transfer issues which meant that some transactions totalling £74,739 were omitted from the opening
balances. This has been addressed in the Current financial year and is refleded corredly in the accounts.
Strategles the ¢harity has used to achieve its aims and objertives:
Present a broad and balanced programme of activities which provide learning opportunities which are stimulating,
engaging, easily accessible and positive.
Provide discrete projects focused on areas of need and concern for young people's personal and social development.
Encourage successful outcomes for children and young people which builds confidence, resilience, self-esteem and
supports the transition to adulthood.
Welcoming and celebration of the diversity of culture and history, which informs our learning and is promoted in all
areas of the charity's work.
Ach5evements and performance
BeneficSarles
The overall number of children and young people who have engaged in MYL activities in the period I" April 2023- 31" March
2024 is recorded at 3,125.
The largest volume of service users is from our after-school play and youth provision and holiday playschemes with 2,681
children registered with the remaining young people engaging in our Post 16 and detached programmes.
The gender distribution among young people was relatively balanced, with a slight majority of male5 at 56% and 43% female
with the other 1% not disclosed. A total of 7% engaged during the period had a disability, 44% h￿1 no disability and 49%
chose not to disclose or were in the process of assessment.
The overarching ethnicity profile for beneficiaries during this period is 45% White British and 55% BAME. The ethnicity profile
for participants has remained consistent with the ward demographics where delivery takes place.
MYL Development Dav
Trustees and senior leaders came together in November 23 for our annual development day, to review our purpose, and
establish key themes and priorities in order to update our >year strategic plan. Views and opinions from young people are
important to our trustees therefore young people were asked to contribute through a variety of WH￿ such as attendance at
board meetings, and through a video presentation played at the development day with young people across the divisions
sharing their experiences and recommendations.
Play Project of the Year- Youth Buzz Awards
MYL won the Youth 8uzz 'Play project of the year, award in March 24 for our contribution to Play n the city of Manchester.
This included MYL leading on large scale Play Day event in Whitworth Park and supportbng MCC with a variety of consultations,
including Play satisfaction, Our Year and Child Friendly City.
SplrSt of Manchester
One of our young volunteers who has overcome many challenges won the Spirit of Manchester- Volunteer of the Year award
for his volunteering contributions at our Wythenshawe centre 'The Addy, This was a fantastic achievement and great
recognition for giving up his free time to help disadvantaged young people and support his local community.
MYL also had several young people nominated and 5hortli5ted for other awards including Outstanding Achievement and
Manchester StarAward.

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Northern Council for Further Education INCFE) Annual Monitoring Review
MYL had our NCFE annual monitoring review 28th February 24 after a successful review, MYL passed all the requirements and
we were graded a low risk centre, this was followed by a successful NCFE external quality assurance review of the learners
functional skills qualifications.
Matrix
MYL had our one-year review in December 23 for our information, advice and guidance services Matrrx quality standard. We
received great feedback from the assessor, all Matrix standards continue to be met.
Lord Mayor of Manchester
MYL young volunteers were invited to the Lord Mayors Suite at Central Library for afternoon tea in April 23 as a reward for
their volunteering contributions.
Additionally, our post 16 learners in Wythenshawe received a visit from the new Lord Mayor of Manchester in June 23, to gain
an insight into our post 16 work, the learners also shared their experiences of living in Manchester and why they love their
city.
Post 16 Programmes
Manchester Youn8 Lives Learnin8 Hubs provide personalised learnin8 programmes for young people a8ed 16-24 with Special
Educational Needs and Disabilities ISENDI, and who have an Education Health Care Plan IEHCPI, suppothn8 them to develop
academically and with a view to 8ainin8 employment.
Since Sept 23 MYL has had a significant expansion of our post 16 offer, more than doubling the number of places across our
Wythenshawe and Ardwick learning hubs and opening up a 3, learning hub in Moss Side as a base for our Outreach and
STEPS programme. This has inevitably seen a significant increase in the post 16 staffing structure.
MYL provided 25 places on our Personal Employability Programme IPEPI funded though MAES and 27 places funded by MCC
for a of mix of centre based and community employability education for young people who need additional support and
flexibility to complete functional skills learning, alongside developing work and life skills.
The Steps programme is a partnership with MAES, young people on programme complete their functional skills with MAES
and MYL deliver the employability skills through a combination of 1-2-1, group work, industry visits and work placements. The
Steps programme commenced 2nd October with 25 learners on roll. divided into 3 cohorts, with various needs.
Developing the skills needed to secure and maintain a job via work placements and volunteering are a central strand of all
MYL Learning Hubs. Work related learning is embedded into the curriculum to support young people to develop the skills and
self-belief to go out into a workplace. Each young person has an individual Work Development Plan t) support their individual
needs and aspirations. Travel training is provided for young people who need to develop skills in navigating public transport.
MYL Learning Hubs offer a unique blended team of qualified Teachers, Basic Skills Tutors and Youth Engagement Workers,
which enables us to offer funcknonal skills qualifications accredited by the NCFE alongside a high level of pastoral support and
enrichment. These qualifications can often be a gateway to the careers young people want to pursue. 3 young people have
achieved entry level 3 in Maths, with a further 8 due to complete by the end of the academic year. Furthermore 20 young
people are completing NCFE Employability Award.
Thank5 to 'We love Manchester, MYL were able to set up a Post 16 crisis support fund, officially bunched April 23 for a 2-year
period. The fund enable5 the team to act early when a learner 15 experiencing tinancial hardship, reducing the risk of to
impact negatively on their engagement on programme.

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Play and Youth
MYL delivers all year round play and junior youth sessions to children and young people aged &16 years from our 3 Adventure
Playgrounds in Wythenshawe, Ardwick and Moss Side and play from hired spaces at Norbrook Youth club and St Pauls Church
Hall in Higher Blackley. MYL are the leading provider of play in the city mainly due to the popularity of our adventure
playgrounds and the variety of activities and opportunities we have on offer.
The Addy Young People's Centre is now open 5 evenings per week thanks to several funding streams for the play and youth
delivery. This is fantastic news for the children of Wythenshawe, and we hope to replicate this across our other 2 adventure
playgrounds in Ardwick and Moss side, Setting it as a priority in our strategic plan.
MYL play and youth se55ion5 are open acce55 on a first come first serve basis. The play is very popular with an average
attendance of 40 to 50 children per session and between 25 and 35 young people on our youth se55ion& The weather can
impact attendance, especially in winter months.
MYL support children and families to overcome hardship by making referrals when necessary for clothing and uniform
support. We also received and distributed several thousand pounds worth of toys and gifts over the Christmas period donated
by Hits Radio Mission Christmas and Mason Advisory and provided food hampers during Easter, Summer and Christmas school
holidays for 90 families who were the most in need.
Many children attending play and youth session have limited opportunities in their lives for wider activities due to low income.
Therefore MYL has worked with Wood Street Mission and other Partners to provide trips to the theatr¢ pantomimes,
educational trips to Gauntlet 8irds of Prey Eagle and Vulture Centre, Club de Padle, Cirques du so￿11, water sports such as
canoeing and kayaking at Water Adventure Centre IWACI and Debdale outdoor centre plus sports days picnics in local
Parks These trips broaden children's horizons, build their skills confidence and self-esteem through new experiences.
Holiday playschemes {HAFI
Playschemes were delivered during Easter, summer and Christmas children were able to attend and benefit from a free 4-hour
play session each day which included numerous activities such as adventure play, arts and craft, cooking and baking, team
games plus a wide range of physical activities to support health and fitness. Children were involval in all session planning,
making sure games were fun, interactive and accessible to all. We also provided a wide variety of meals for children
throughout the holiday playschemes to help combat holiday hunger.
National Play Day
MYL held 3 community events for National Playday in August which seen over 500 people attend, the theme was 'playing on a
shoestring,. Families enjoyed lots of free activities. music from our DJ entertainers, competitions, circus skills, lunch and much
more. We also supported Manchester City Council UNICEF child friendly city consultstion during the event.
Early Intervention Pro8ramme-Well-belng champions
Our Early Intervention project had a successful year, providing a dedicated programme of early intervention support to
improve mental health and well-being to 285 children aged 5-14. A further 718 children have benefitted from lighter touch
interventions such as tips to support positive mental health via group work/advice & guidance. The project team have
delivered targeted group and l-l sessions. liaised with other support agencies and families, and advocated for children's
perspectives in difficult situations. The Early Intervention Workers have worked closely with Community Connectors, and other
partners such as the Wildlife Trust on natural play and sensory activities. MYL also trained and 514)ported 30 young people to
become peer mentors to children on the early intervention programme.

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Youth Engagement
Although once a significant part of MYL'S work across the ¢ity over the last few years there has been a shift in our main
funding streams with our street-based detached being our smallest area of work, mainly due to limited funding for detached.
MYL do deliver a significant amount of outreach work through our post 16 programme5, however this is via a referral and
enrolment first basis.
Desplte a small project the detached team engaged 217 young people in North Manchester during the period, predominately
across Moston and Hapurhey with a small percentage 15%) from Higher Blackley. Successful collaboration with key
organisatr.ons and effective signpostr.ng to local youth and support projects demonstrated a commitment to holistr"c sUPPOrt for
young people. Emphasising the importance of a network that enhances the reach and impact of detached youth work.
Stsffing
MYL headtount March 2024 was approximately 34 staff with around 50% of these being part-time. Additionally, MYL had 4
vacancie5 at this time i full-time and 3 part-time. There has been a significant increase in the staffi'ng structure due to the
expansion of our post 16 work. creating 11 new posts including 8 on post 16 plu5 a new maintenance dlicer and 2 cleanerl
caretakers.
During the reporting period 74% of staff were female, 24% were male and 2% were noTrbinary.
Ethnic prolile of staff was 59% white/British and 41% BAME back8rounds.
MYL have highly skilled and professional staff across the organisation, who share their knowled8e, expertise and 8ood practice
with colleagues across the divisions to ensure MYL provide quality services to children and youn8 people. Continuous
professional development of staff is very important to MYL. Therefore, we regularly review trainin8 records to ensure staff are
up to date with all mandatory training, additionally we offer training and qualifications relevant to staff roles for CPO such as
Leadership and Management courses, youth and play work and IAG qualifications
Future Plannln8 Prlorltles:
To explore new funding opportunities which would replicate our Wythenshawe adventure playground pby and youth
delivery to our other adventure playgrounds in Moss Side ond Ardwick brin8in8 delivery up to S evenings per week at
all 3 sites.
To build on the Success of our post 16 work, continually learning and improving the quality of our programme5 and
commission an independent evaluation of our work.
To seek capital funding opportunities for investment into our 3 adventure playgrounds, prioritisirg our Wythenshawe
site due to the age of the structures.
Increase our portfolio of partnerships with corporates with the aim to raise our profile, build ir£ome, specialised pro-
bono services, and create a bank of a work placement providers.
To seek funding for energy efficiency upgrades across the 3 centres.
Financial review
Overview
During the year, incoming resources amounted to £1,000,837 12023.. £815,562) and resources expended amounted to
£898,24112023.. £740,879). The closing fund balance at 31 March 2024 was £772,67612023.. £670,080), of which £98,260
12023.. £99,165) is restricted.
Golng concern
In light of the availability of designated funds. and the forecasts that the trustees have overseen, the trustees are confident
that the charity has the resources and cashflow to meet its liabilitie5 as they fall due. Accordingly. they believe that there 15 no
significant going concern risk.

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Reserves policy
The directors have considered the level of free reserves li.e, unrestricted reserves not invested in fixed assets or designated bv
the Boardl that is is appropriate for the company to hold. They have concluded that a target level of f ree reserves equivalent
to three to six months core costs, those costs that are not easy to vary to the short term, is appropriate. This equates to
between £150k to £250k.
At the year-end, the company had free reserves of £237k. which is within the desired range.
Structure, governance and management
Govern5ng document
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and 15 governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated October
15, 1997, and amended September 28,2(K)4, and July 27. 2017. It is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission.
The directors who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial ststements were..
C Duncan
(Resigned 12 December 2023}
R Knox
G Holme5
H Uddin
D Atkinson
R Miemczyk
Qshahraz
K Bell
(Appointed 28 June 20231
M Harte
Members of the companv
The directors have the power to admit any person or organisation to membership and also have the wwer to permit member5
to retire, providing there are never less than two members. There are currently ten members of the company, each of whom
agrees to contribute a sum not exceeding £10 in the event of the charity being wound up.
Appolntment of trustees
The directors, who are trustees, are appointed by the members in the general meeting. At each AGM, one-third of the
directors retire by rotation, being the longest in office and are eligible for re-election. Other than a retiring trustee, the onlv
people eligible for election as tru5tee5 are those either nominated by the trustees or by a member giving not less than 14 and
not more than 35 clear days, notice of the intention to propose a person for appointment or re-appointment.
Trustee Snductlon and tralning
New trustees have extensive inducknon including an introduction to senior management to assist in the understanding of their
roles and responsibilities. Visits to projects based at various locations are also arranged. New trustees receive a
comprehensive induthon pack including copies of the governing document, financial accounts & annual report, business
plan5, copies of all MYL policies & procedures, trustees job description and code of practice and Charity Commission leaflet
CC3.

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Statement of directors, responsibilities
The directors, who also act as trustees for the charitable activities of Manchester Young Lives Ltd, are responsible for
preparing the Directors, Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom
Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company Law requires the directors to prepare financial Statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of
the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources. including the income and
expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the directots are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistentlv,.
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP..
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will
continue in operation.
The directors are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable a¢¢ura¢y at any fjme the
financial position of the charity 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 charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention
and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The directors, report was approved by the Board of Directors.
G Holmes
Dlrertor
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE DIREcfoRS OF MANCHESTER YOUNG LIVES LTD
I report to the directors on my examination of the financial statements of Manchester Young Lives Ltd (the charity) for the year
ended 31 March 2024.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the directors of the charity land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible for the preparation
of the h'nancial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 Ithe 2006 Act).
Having satisfied myself that the financial ststements 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 2022 (the 2012 Actk In carrying out my examination I have followed all the
applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145lSllbl of the 2022 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
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:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2CQ6Act; or
the financial statements do not accord with those records,. or
the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examination,. or
the financial statements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accounts'ng and reporting by charities applicable to charits'es preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
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 fi'nancial statements to be reached.
Jamielee Johnston CA
For and behalf of
Mitchell Charlesworth (Audit) Limited
3rd Floor
44 Peter Street
Manchester
M2 5GP
2311012024
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BALANCE SHEEr
AS AT31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
14
90,080
99,898
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
15
159,407
615,159
44,997
657,406
774,566
{65,484}
702,403
1102,2211
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
16
Net current assets
709,082
600,182
Total assets less current Ilabilities
799,162
700,080
Provlslons for Ilabllltles
17
130,0001
130,0001
Net assets
769,162
670,080
The funds of the charity
Restricted income funds
Unrestricted funds- 8eneral
Unrestricted funds- Designated
18
92,143
303,908
373,111
98,260
296,820
275,000
20
769,162
670,080
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for
the year ended 31 March 2024.
The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect
to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in
accordance with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provision5 applicable to companie5 subject to the small
companies regime.
2311012024
The financial statements were approved by the dirertors on .........
G Holme5
Director
Company registration number 03450197 {England and Wales)
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STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Notes
Cash flows from operating artivities
Cash (absorbed byl/generated from operations
25
152,8471
159,138
Investing activities
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Investment income received
16,2691
4,182
10,600
Net cash generated from}{used In) Invest5n8
activities
10,600
12,0871
Net cash used in linancing activities
Net Idecrease}Ilncrease In cash and cash equl¥alents
142,2471
157,051
Cash and cash equivalents at beginning of year
657,406
500,355
Cash and cash equivalents at end of year
615,159
657,406
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies
Charity information
Manchester Young Lives Ltd is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The
registered office is The Addy Young Peoples Centre. Woodhouse Lane. Manchester, M22 9TF.
1.1 Accountlng conventlon
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, in accordance with the Companies
Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" I'FRS 102,1 and the
Charities SORP "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 IFRS 1021 (effective l January 20191. 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 £.
1.2 Goln8 concern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the directors have a reasonable expectation that the charity has
adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the directors continue to
adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Inwme
All income is recognised when 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. The following applies to particular types of income:
Donations from individuals and other bodies (not being of the nature of a 8rantl are recognised when receivable.
Glfts In klnd are re¢ognised in the accounts at market value when measurable.
Grant5, whether of a capital or a revenue nature, are recognised when the charity ha5 entitIen￿nt to the funds, any
performance conditions have been met and it is probable that the income will be received.
Deferred Income
Income is only deferred and included in creditors when:
The income relates to a future accounting period
A sales invoice has been raised ahead of the work being carried out and there is no contractual entitlement to
the income until the work has been done
Not all the terms and conditions of the grants have been met, including the incurring of expenditure and the
grant conditions are such that the unspent grant must be refunded
Earned income is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable for service5 and goods supplied,
net of discounts.
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MANCHESTER YOUNG LIVES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.4 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised when there is a legal or constructive obligation to make a payment to a third party, it is
probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure
is classified under the following activity headings:
Cost of raising funds
including those associated with fundraising activities, managing investments and
commercial trading by the subsidiary companv.
Charitable activities
cost5 of undertaking the work of the charity.
Allocation of support Costs
Support costs are those functions which assist the work of the charity either by supporting the delivery of charitable
activities or by supporting the generation of funds. They include property costs, back-office functions, staff costs and
professional fees. The basis of allocations is set out in note 6.
1.5 Tan8lble fixed assets
Individual lixed assets costing more than £500 are capitalised at cost and are depreciated over their estimated useful
lives on a straight line basis set out below.
Depreciation rate5 are a5 follows:
Short Leasehold Property
Fixtures & Equipment
Motor vehicles
Playground Construction
5.2% straight line from 01106106 lover remaining life of the lease)
6.67%125%140%133% straight line
20% straight line
18% straight line
1.6 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank and in hand include5 cash from short-term highly liquid investments with short maturity of three months
or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
1.7 Financial in5trumentS
The charity only has basic financial instruments which are initially recorded at cost. and subSeq￿ntIV measured at their
settlement value.
1.8 Operating lease agreements
Payments under operating leases are charged to the statement of linancial activities in the period to which they relate.
1.9 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recogni5ed at the settlement amount due. and prepayment5 are valued at the amount
prepaid.
1.10 Creditors and provi5i0n5
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will
probably result in the transfer of fund5 to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or
estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount.
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MANCHESTER YOUNG LIVES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Critical accounting estimates and judgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies. the directors are required to make judgerrents, 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
recoEnised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that peritxl, or in the period of
the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.
Income from donatlons and legac5es
Unrestrirted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
Unrertricted
funds
2023
Restricted
funds
2023
Total
2024
2023
Donations- Core
Donations - Playgrounds
1,622
2,028
46,850
3,650
46,850
3,729
3,729
30,000
30,000
1.622
48.878
50.5IXI
3,729
30,O¢yJ
33,729
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MANCHESTER YOUNG LIVES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Income from charitable activities
Designated
funds
Restricted
fund5
Total
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
Total
2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
2023
Playgrounds and related
work
Playschemes
MCC
79.703
115,000
67,139
10,500
6.750
23,100
79,703
115.OC(J
67,139
10,51XI
6,750
23,IlXI
87,595
153,000
78.500
87,595
153,000
78,500
Lottery Early Intervention
MYZ Partnership
Moss Side Play IMSMPHI
Other grants
Edu¢atlon
Post 16 Education
Other
595,471
23,659
619,130
100,208
1,795
100,208
1,795
Youth Engagement
MYZ Partnership
Hidden Talent
Other income
19.719
17,007
116,483
19,719
17,007
116,483
595,471
325,8SI
921.322
102,003
472.304
574,307
Educational income is credited to the designated fund for education.
Income from other tradln8 artivlties
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
Unrestrirted
funds
2023
Restricted
funds
2023
Total
2024
2023
Playgrounds
Other Youth Work
4,249
187,023
4,249
199,095
5.153
9.748
14.901
12,072
Other trading activities
5.153
9.748
14.901
191,272
12.072
203,344
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MANCHESTER YOUNG LIVES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Income from investments
Unre5trirted
funds
2024
Unrestricted
funds
2023
Investment income - bank interest
10,600
4,182
Expenditure on ralsing tunds
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Unrestrlcted
funds
2023
Fundralslng and publlclty
Other fundraising costs
10.129
13,178
Expenditure on charitable artivities
Charltable
Expenditure
2024
Charltable
Expenditure
2023
Playschemes and related work
Post 16 Education
Youth Engagement
354,779
513.713
19,620
322,408
112,258
293,035
888,112
727,701
Analysls by fund
Unrestricted funds- general
Unrestricted funds- Designated
Restricted funds
125,002
90,766
511,933
497.360
390,752
888,112
727,701
Educational expenditure is charged to the designated fund for education.
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MANCHESTER YOUNG LIVES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Charitsble Expenditure Analysis
Dirert Staff
Costs
Direct
Cost5
Support
Costs
Total
2023124
Play sthemes & activities
Post 16 Education
Other
209,518
351,064
46,196
144,528
99,065
354,779
18,121 513,713
19,620
19,620
560,582
190,724
136,806 888,112
Dlrert Staff
05Trct Support
Costs
Costs
Costs
Total
2022123
Play schemes & activities
MYL Independent School
Youth Engagement
180,019
67,772
157.733
65,454
18,403
44,296
76,935 322,408
26,083
112,258
91,006 293,035
405,524
128,153
194,024 727,701
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MANCHESTER YOUNG LIVES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2023
Governance costs comprise:
Independent examiner fees
Office costs
4,340
4,565
2,795
4.340
7,360
li
D5rectors
None of the directors lor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charitv
during the year.
12
Employees
2024
2023
The payroll c05t5 of the group were as follows..
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs
602,744
48,332
10,795
489,086
37,328
10,891
661.871
537,305
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
2024
Number
2023
Number
Charitable activities
Support staff
32
25
Total
34
27
The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60.000 is as follows:
2024
2023
Number
Number
Under £60,000
£60,000- £70,000
34
27
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MANCHESTER YOUNG LIVES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
12
Employees
(Continued)
The key management personnel of the charity comprise the trustees and senior stsff as set out in page l.
The trustees do not receive any remuneration for their services
The total employee benefits of other key management personnel was as follows=
2024
2023
Key management personnel employee benefits
106,934
131,721
13
Net movement In funds
2024
2023
The net movement in funds 15 stated after charging/lcreditingl'.
Fees payable to the charity's independent examiner:
for the independent examination of the charity's financial statements
for other financial services
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed assets
4,340
4,565
1,550
14,251
9,818
14 Tan8ible fixed assets
Short Leasehold
Property
Fl¥tures & Motor vehkles
Eguipment
Playground
Construthon
Totsl
Cost
At l April 2023
307,559
220,584
3,685
466,581
998,409
At 31 March 2024
307,559
220,584
3,685
466,581
998,409
Depreciation and irnpairrnent
At l April 2023
Depreciation char8ed in the year
304.219
1,119
214,749
2,975
3,685
375.858
5,724
898,511
9,818
At 31 March 2024
305,338
217,724
3,685
381,582
908,329
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2024
2.221
2,860
84.999
90,080
At 31 March 2023
3.340
5,835
90,723
99,898
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MANCHESTER YOUNG LIVES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
15
Debtors
2024
2023
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
13,620
145,787
27,938
17,059
159,407
44,997
16 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2024
2023
Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
13,699
7,450
44,335
8,325
11,068
82,828
65,484
102,221
17
Provisions for liabilities
Z024
2023
30,000
30,000
Movements on provlslons:
At l April 2023 and 31 March 2024
30,000
The provision related to six years gas supply at The Addy Centre, the company has been unable to identify the supplier
despite extensive investigation. The liability is not expected to crystallise before 31st March 2024.
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MANCHESTER YOUNG LIVES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
18
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 l Aprll 2023
Incomlng
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
At 31 March
2024
Playgrounds and related work
Education
Youth Engagement
Capital grants
Other Youth Work
44,396
349,042
23,659
1354,7791
116,3531
15,684
8,406
120,6561
13,3481
72
54,343
15,712
20,656
23,408
9,800
20,060
2,028
11,776
119,6201
98,260
384,477
1390,7521
158
92,143
Prevlous year:
At l April 2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
At 31 March
2023
Playgrounds and related work
Youth Engagement
Capital 8rants
Other Youth Work
28,390
41,469
26,756
2,550
319,095
183.209
1303,0891
1204,0221
44,396
20,656
23,408
9,800
13,3481
12,072
14,8221
99,165
514,376
1511,9331
13,3481
98,260
19 Analysls of restrlcted funds
At l April 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources Transfers At 31 March 2024
expended
Playgrounds and related work
Playschemes
MCC Play and Youth
TNLCF - Play For All
The ALA Green Charitable Trust
Moss Side Play IMSMPHI
MYZ Partnership
Other Grants & Donations
10,635
79,703
115,000
67,139
45,000
6,750
io,soo
24,950
178,9721
1114,9971 17,0031
157,1021
145,0001
16,7501
110,5001
141,4581 22,687
11,366
22.852
32,889
3.909
10,088
44.396
349.042
1354,779} 15,684
54,343
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MANCHESTER YOUNG LIVES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
19 Analysis of restrirted funds
(Continued)
Education
MYZ- MYL Detached
1,421
1,421
5,283
6,595
2,413
MYZ- KCYPS
We Love Manchester- Crisis Fund
Other grants
11,409
11,000
1,250
16,1261
16,3861
13,8411
1,981
5,004
23,659
116,353}
8,406
15,712
Youth Engagement
Big Lottery- Engage To Succeed
Hidden Talent
Other grants
1,421
1,837
17,398
11,4211
11,8371
117,3981
20.656
120,6561
Capitsl Grants
Capital grants expended
23,408
13,3481
20,060
23.408
13,3481
20,060
General
Rank Foundation
Other grants
9.800
9,748
2,028
119,6201
72
2,028
9,800
11.776
119,6201
72
2,028
98,260
384,477
1390,7521
158
92,143
The Youth Engagement project ha5 been consolidated into other profits and this is shown as a transfer between the funds.
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MANCHESTER YOUNG LIVES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
19 Analysis of restrirted funds
(Continued)
Previous year: At l April 2022
Incoming
resources
Resources Transfers At 31 March 2023
expended
Playgrounds and related work
Playschemes
MCC Play and Youth
TNLCF - Play For All
The ALA Green Charitable Trust
Other Grants & Donations
10.090
87,595
153,000
33,314
30,000
45,186
187,0501
1153,0001
110,4621
130,0001
152,577)
10,635
7,000
22,852
11,300
3,909
28,390
349,095
1333,0891
44,396
Youth Engagement
Big Lottery- Engage To Succeed
Hidden Talent
Other grants
19,719
17,007
116,483
118,2981
116,5701
1139,1541
1,421
1,837
17,398
1.400
40.069
41,469
153.209
1174,0221
20,656
Capitsl Grants
Capital grants expended
26.756
13,3481
23,408
26,756
13,3481
23,408
Other Youth Work
Rank Foundation
2,550
12.072
14,8221
9,800
2,550
12,072
14,8221
9,800
99.165
514,376
1511,9331 13,3481
98,260
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MANCHESTER YOUNG LIVES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
20
Unrestricted funds- Designated
These are unrestricted funds which are material to the charity's activities.
At l April 2023
Incoming
resourtes
Resources
expended
Transfers
At 31 March
2024
Redundancv
Strategic Development
Playground Investment
Education
100,000
100,000
75,000
loo,000
loo,000
75,000
98,111
595,471
1497,3601
275,000
595,471
1497,3601
373,111
Prevlou5 year:
At l April 2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
At 31 March
2023
Redundancy
Strategic Development
Playground Investment
Education
100,000
100,000
75,000
loo,000
loo,000
75,000
102,003
190,7661
111,2371
275,000
102,003
190,7661
111,2371
275,000
21
Unrestricted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject
to specilic conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include desi8nated funds which have
been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.
At l April 2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
At 31 March
2024
General Fund
296,820
17,375
110,1291
11581
303,908
Previou5 year:
At l April 2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Transfers
At 31 March
2023
General Fund
221,232
199,183
1138,1801
14,585
296,820
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MANCHESTER YOUNG LIVES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
22
Statement of funds
Transfers to General funds
Movements in designated funds, as reported in the Trustees, Report. have resulted in transfers to and from general
reserves.
Designated funds
The designated funds are set aside to meet future obligations of the charity in relation to..
Redundancy- to reflect potential liabilities.
Strategic development to support the transition of the whole organisation to new ways of working embedding
project development.
Playground investment- to refurbish existing playgrounds.
Education - to support the changing framework of education and support transition arrangements pre and post 16. Not
restricted to the independent school or statutory delivery models.
Restrlrted funds;
The restricted fund for play schemes is for the Easter 2024 programme.
Play and Youth for projects in 2023124.
Other grants - towards future cost5 of playground equipment and future play sessions.
The balance of capital grants expended represents amounts received and Spent on fixed assets where they are
continuing restrictions. Depreciation on the related assets will be charged in future periods to this fund.
23
Analysls of net assets between funds
Unrestricted
funds
general
2024
Unre5trirted
funds
Designated
2024
Re5trirted
funds
Total
2024
2024
At 31 March 2024:
Tan8ible assets
Current assetsllliabilitiesl
Provisions
70,020
263,888
130,000}
20,060
72,083
90,080
709,082
130,0001
373,111
303.908
373,111
92,143
769,162
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MANCHESTER YOUNG LIVES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
23
Analysis of net assets between funds
(Continued)
Unrestricted
funds
general
2023
Unrestrirted
funds
Deslgnated
2023
Restricted
fund5
Total
2023
2023
At 31 March 2023:
Tangible assets
Current assets/lliabilitiesl
Provisions
76,490
250,330
{30,000}
23,408
74,852
99,898
600,182
130,0001
275,000
296,820
275,000
98,260
670,080
Free Reserves:
2024
233,888
24 Operating lease commitments
Lessee
At the reporting end date the charity had outStandin8 commitments for future minimum lease payments under non-
cancellable operating leases, which fall due as follows:
2024
2023
Within one year
Between two and five years
10,758
11,736
10,758
10,758
22,494
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MANCHESTER YOUNG LIVES LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
25
Cash generated from operations
2024
2023
Surplus for the year
99,082
74,683
Adjustments for..
Investment income recognised in statement of financial activities
Depreciation and impairment of tangible fixed assets
110,6001
9,818
14,1821
14,251
Movements in working capital:
Ilncreasel/decrease in debtors
IDecreasel/increase in creditors
1114,4101
136,7371
43,098
31,288
Cash (absorbed byllgenerated from operations
152,8471
159,138
26 Analysls of changes In net funds
The charity had no material debt during the year.
27
Constitution
The company is limited by guarantee and does not have a share capital.
28 Taxation
The company is a re8lStered charity and is entitled to claim annual exemption from UK corporation tax under sections
466 to 477 ofthe Corporation Tax Act 2010.
29 Capltsl Commltments
There were no capital commitments at the end of the year12023- None).
30
Related party transactions and ultlmate controlllng party
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year12023- none). The ultimate controlling party is the
board of directors.
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