REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 03647928 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1074453
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
FOR
TRAIL-BLAZERS MENTORING LTD
Gibbons Mannington & Phipps LLP
Chartered Accountant5
Landgate Chamber5
24 Landgate
Rye
East Sussex
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TRAIL-BLAZERS MENTORING LTD
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
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Reference and Admlnlstratlve Detalls
Chairman's Report
Report of the Trustees
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Independent Examlner's Report
ststement of Financial Activities
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Balance Sheet
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Notes to the Flnanclal Statements
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TRAIL-BLAZERS MENTORING LTD
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
TRUSTEES
C A Kemp (Chair)
N A Janjua (resigned 2214/2023)
T Pauk
P R F Simpson {r￿asUrer} (resigned 221412023)
Fi James-Ford
D Hall
J Danton
C F Lofters (appolnted 261112023)
J Kitchin (Treasurer) (appointed 22/4/2023)
D Troman (appointed 2214/2023)
COMPANY SECRETARY
P R F Simpson
REGISTERED OFFICE
Landgate Chambers
Rye
East Sussex
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REGISTERED COMPANY
NUMBER
03647928 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1074453
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER
Gibbons Nannington & Phipp5 LLP
Chartered Accountants
Landgate Chambers
24 Landgate
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East Sussex
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TRAIL-BLAZERS MENTORING LTD
CHAIRMAN'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
The Trustees (who are also the directors of Trailblazers for the purposes of company law) are responsible for
preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including Financial
Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland"
Company law requires the Trustee5 to prepare a financial statement for each financial year which gives a true and
fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resource5 and application of
resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing the
flna nclal statement, the Tr(Jstees are requlred to:
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently,,
Observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
Prepare the financial statements ori the going concern basis unle55 It Is inappropriate to presume that the
charitable company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any
time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements
comply with the Companie5 Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the a55ets of the charitable
company and hence for taking reasonable 5tep5 for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularitie5.
Approved by order of the Board of Trustees on 22nd Aprll 2024 and signed on its behalf by:
Carina Kemp Chair
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TRAIL-BLAZERS MENTORING LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03647928)
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report
with the financial statements or the charity for the year ended 31st December 2023. The trustees have adopted
the provisions of Accounting ar)d Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to
charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (effective l January 2019).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectlves and alms
Trailblazers objettives are:
The rehabilitation of persons who are or have been subject to a criminal charge and are serving a custodial
sentence in one of Her Majesty's Prisons or Young Offenders Institutions, by means of educational training,
mentoring or guidance provided to such persons so as to assist in their rehabil itation i nto the bvider com munity.
Aims,.
To reduce the likelihood of re-offending and/or the seriousness of re-offending by preparing offenders for release
To ease the difficult period of transition of the offender back into society following release from prison
To empower the young person to make positive choice5 by developing the offender'5 self-e5teem, confldence,
education and knowledge of opportunities
To enhan￿ the resettlement services offered by HMPS by uslng volunteer mentors to support offenders on
release.
Public benefit
The Trustees, having reviewed the main activities undertaken by Trailblazers to further its charitable purposes for
the public benefit, conclude that public benefit continues to be derived from Trallblazers activities. Trailblazers
reduces the likelihood of re-offending by preparing offenders for release and supporting them during a transitional
period post-release. Trailblazers consistent success in ach levi ng significa ntly lower re-offending figures as
compared with the national average (see below) provides a tangible public benefit. Reduction in crime leads to
safer communities a nd fewer victims of offending behaviou r, and in addition contributes to a reduction i n the costs
to the public purse associated with policing, court processes and holding an individual in a prison or young
offenders institution.
The Trustees have complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2006 to have due regard to public
benefit guidance published by the Commission,
Volunteers
Volunteer mentors are tralned to listen, advise, support and challenge thelr mentees, and help therr plan their
future after release from custodv.
Mentoring is pri ma rily intended to take place inside the prison in the final six months of the mentee's sentence a nd
continue post-release for up to a further nine months.
Mentorlng consists of a structured programme dellvered through the use of toolsets whlch comprlse Introductlon
to Mentorlng, Better Relationshlps, Assertlng Myself, Money Matters, Getting to Work, and Through the Gate.
There are no general volunteers,
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable activities
In the twelve months covered by this report, Trailblazers Mentoring (Trailblazers) continued to offer mentoring and
prattical support to male prisoners aged 18-35, both In prison ané post-release for up to 18 months in total.
Our aim is to educate, encourage and inspire the men to change their future and make a posltive impact in their
communities.
We achieve this through intensive weekly, one-to-one mentoring sessions, delivered by a large cohort of
volunteers, and accompanying practical assistance, including support to move into Employment Training and
Education (ETE). our focus is to ensure that essential elements for re-settlement are in place at the time of
release and duri ng the critical early months post-release.
Four core areas of focus in 2023..
l. Maintaining the delivery of tailored one-to-one mentoring and practical support to men who are committed to
rebuilding their lives after leaving prison and helping them navigate life in the community in the critical months
once 'Through the gate,. Demand for Trailblazer's mentoring services by men in prison seeking our support has
continued to rise during 2023 reflecting our reputation for providing valued, relevant, and tailored help. Referrals
come mainly through self-referrals based on word of mouth, but al50 from prison staff and charities working
alongside us. The unique and powerful combination of long term, intensive rnentoring and practical help has been
Invaluable to the men being mentored and covers:
Weekly tailored l-l mentoring for up to 6 rnonths pre-release
Pre employment preparation workshops offered in conjunction with our corporate partners and/or l-l individual
cmploymcnt support prc- and p05t-rclca5c from prison
Individual action plans to prepa re for release and setting up essentials for life outside prison
Release care packages (smartphones to contact probation; apply for Jobs; and keep In contact wlth famSlles);
applying for benefits; securing ID,. providing access to banking. the provision of travel cards; food and clothing
vouchers,. support to arrange safe accommodation
Community mentoring for up to 12 months post release with individual action plans being reviewed regularly
Career guidance and support to access often in conjunction with partners in both corporate and charitable
sectors.
2. Building new partnerships with a variety of organisations aimed at increasing employment and training
opportunities for prison leavers and developing referral pathways with specialist support services for the men le.g.
health, housing).,
Bridge Recruitment, London
providing tailored support for mentees pre and post release from prison ICV
writingi i nterview preparationR job opportu n ities).
Severn Trent PLC, West Midlands ernployees Joined as volunteer rnentors, dellverlng workshops In custody wlth
the aim of mentees going into the company's learning academies with the end go31 of employment. They also
deliver employability workshops in the prisons to upskill the mentees and help them get 'work ready, prior to
release,,
XO Bikes- mentees ￿cruIted to repair and resell bikes in London.
SUITSME Partnership created with the only e-money service allowlng accounts to be setup by staff pre-release
with Trailblazers staff providing charity endorsement to verify mentees;
New Leaf CIC Employment provider set up by ex-offenders for ex-offenders;
Brighter School of Teaching - Level 5 counselling students providing l-l therapeutic support to mentees pre- and
post-release from prison;
Sustainable Tech 4 Good - providing Iow-c05t reconditioned phones and other tech devices for the mentees;
CGI UK - developed digital skills workshops for use with mentees in the prisons.
3. Increasing Tra ilblazers capabilities by developing ou r people and strengtheni ng policies, procedure, and systems
resulting in a more robust operational infrastructure..
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
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During the year team resourcing was developed further with the appointment of a Project Coordinator in the
West Midlands, enabling a new mentoring service to be established at HMP Featherstone.
A Finance and Administration Officer was also recruited with accountancy qualifications, further strengthening
financial management.
Two new trustees have been recruited and are undergoing induction training ahead of their anticipated
appointment in 2024;
The Board has a150 introduced a Fellows role designed to encourage people 'new to Boards, to fully experience
being a trustee without having to commit at the outset. As a result, two Fellows have joined Trailblazers, further
strengthenlng the team.
4. Raising the charity's profile which has included updating the charity's website and the significant increase in the
use of social media to promotes its activities and achievements. For example, during the year a series of short
videos were produced to a55iSt with the recruitment of new volunteer rnentor5 and to attract new 5UPPOrter5.
Continued Success
Trailblazers, key achievements in 2023:
158 men mentored and supported,,
104 new mentees ￿vere mentored through 1562 mentoring sessions amounting to over 2300 mentoring hours.
98 mentee5 were 5ucce55fully released from pri50n and have not re-offended-
950/0 of mentee5 fulfi Iled thelr licence condition5.
294 'Through the Gate, care packages were provided (smart phones; travel, food and clothing vouchers) to 107
mentees;
65 mentors were supported providing invaluable weekly mentoring both face to face and remotely in prisons and
the communityi
38 new mentors were recruited, onboarded, and received 6 sessions of intensive training (totalling 24hrs). Topics
covered included safeguardlng, trauma informed practice, unconscious blas and mentoring people wlth complex
needs;
16 men achieved mentoring qualifications at HMP Oakwood as part of the peer-to-peer mentoring programme;
20 mentees undertook employment workshops.
56010 of mentees in the community benefited from education, training and employment opportunities,.
800/0 men being released from prison were supported in securing safe, permanent accommodation.
All mentees said they felt prepared for release from custody.
800/e feel more positive about the future,.
Over 800/0 have a better understanding of how their experiences have shaped their lives.
Over 800/0 have greater independence, self-reliance and feelings of self-worth,.
Over 800/0 said they are very likely to recommend Trailblazers,.
309/0 said they would like to become a mentor in the future.
Trailblazer's work is actively supporting the government's aim to reduce re-offending and reduce the impact of
crime on soclety. For those who had access to Trailblazers, the re-offending rate after the flrst year was 9010,
compared with a national rate of between 24.90/0
55.5
note l (depending on the length of prison sentence).
This track record supports:
Ind ividua Is achieving i ndependent fulfil ling lives with hope for the future, combi ned with higher self-esteem and
confidence,.
The building of safer communities,.
Improving social mobillty opportunities,.
Reducing future victims of crime;
Saving c. £2.48m for the Exchequer annually. Trailblazer's support typically costs £2.5k/mentee compared to
over £46k p.a. for each person held in custody.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
In 2023 Trailblazer5 was awarded the Gold Standard in the Second Chances Charter by the West midlands Police
and Crime Commissioner. The award was made for Trailblazers being an Inclusive employer and demonstrating it
had processes in place to ensure job descriptions and recruitment processes did not deter candidates with lived
experience being able to apply and that there was appropriate support in place if they secured a position.
Our team CDntinue to actively engage with their local communities, including local volunteering agencies,
corporates, universities, colleges, and community groups to recruit a cr055 section of volunteer mentor5 Wlth a
diverse set of skills, experience knowledge and cultural awareness. The trustees thank all these organisations for
thelr tremendous commltment to Trallblazers and are extremely gratefLJI for thls support.
The Trustees would like to thank all staff and volunteers for their tremenéous hard work, dedication and making
such a significant and positive impact on the young people committed to rebuilding their lives having experienced
time in prison.
The Board of Trustees and staff at Trailblazers are enormously grateful to all fundei-s whose generosity enables the
team of volunteers and staff to continue to provide an essential lifeline to many prison leavers supporting them in
rebuilding their l ives for themselves, their families and communities.
Note I: Ministry of Justice re-offending rate data January 2024.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
Tho finances of the charity continue to be stable with a surplus of £1,760 compared with a surplus in 2022 of
£26,768. Reserves amounted to £73,879.
The cash position remained strong at £277,605, an increase from the previous year at £237,923.
The financial position is reviewed rnonthly by the Chair, Treasurer and CEO and by the Trustees at quarterly board
meetings.
Principal funding sources
All pre-existing grantors have continued to fulfil their funding promises and new applications for funding to trusts
and foundations were Increased In response to the tightening funding conditions within the grant-maklng sector.
Key funders include:
Lloyds Bank Foundation
CABWI
The Charles Hayward Foundation
The Dulverton Trust
The Swlre Charitable Trust
The Triangle Trust
Garfield Weston Foundation
As part of the charity's three-year Business Plan the charity continued to diversify potential sources of income with
generous funding provided by corporate5 (Severn Trent PLC and Brigstock Ltd) and pro-bono sUPPOrt (Clifford
Chance LLP, the Lloyds Bank Foundation, and the Media Trust),
Investment policy and objectives
Trailblazer's funds are largely due to be used in the short term, so the Trustees consider that long term
investment is inappropriate, Funds not required immediately are therefore held in a deposit account or short-term
bonds.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
Trailblazer's reserves policy is to have unrestricted funds that is, not committed or invested in tangible fixed
assets
in reserve to cover at least six months of expenditure to dea I with any significant decrease in funding.
The level of unrestricted reserves on 31 December 2023 was £73,879 (2022 £72, 119) comparable to two months
expenditure. This level of reserves is greatly mitigated by cash in hand of £277,605 representing grants already
received in respett of expenditure planned for 2024 and covers at least six months expenditure.
FINANCIAL AND RISK MANAGEMENT OBJECTIVES AND POLICIES
A new Business Plan will be developed during 2024 and will focus on refining and building on the 5 key areas of
the current plan.,
Expansion of services within the current geographical areas of service provision and to new areas when
opportunities present (funding dependent).
People development for staff, volunteers, trustees and Fellows;
Increasing the number of partnerships
both in prison and the communityi Wlth a key priority being
organizations that can offer ETE opportunities,.
Susta inability (financial, operationa I, a nd environmental),.
Improved processes and system5 and raising the charity's external profile.
The current business plan has alloweé Trailbla2ers to enter 2024 as a strong and resilient organisation able to
move forward with ambition and confidence in developing and delivering a more sophisticated programme of
service delivery.
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited companyi limited by
guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited companyi limited by
guarantee, as deflned by the Companles Act 2006.
Trail-Blazers Mentoring Ltd (also known as Trailblazersl, is a charitable company limited by guarantee without
share capital
incorporated Dn 12 October 1998 and registered as a charity on l March 1999. The company was
established under a Memorandum of Association which established the objects and the powers of the charitable
company and is governed under its Articles of Association. Amended Articles of Association were adopted on 23rd
September 2020. In the event of the company being wound up members are required to contribute an amount not
exceeding £10.
Charity constitution
Members of the Board of Trustees, who are Directors for the purpose of company law and Trustees for the purpose
of charity law, who served during the year and up to the date of thls report are set out on page l of this
document.
In accordance with company law, as the Company's Directors, we confirm that so far as we are aware, there is no
relevant information of which the Company's independent examiners are unaware,. and as the Directors of the
Company we have taken all the steps that we ought to have taken in order to make ourselves aware of any
relevant information and to establish that the charity's independent examiners are aware of that information.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Recruitment and appointment of new trustees
Trailblazers aims to have not less than four Trustees at any one time, up to a maximum of ten. As soon as a
serving Trustee declares an intention to resign, the Trustees will endeavour to recruit a new Trustee. From time to
time the Board reviews the skills and diversity of existing Trustees and identifies gaps. Trustees are recruited by
means of personal approach and wider advertising via the national press and specialist Third Sector publications.
The Board are currently seeking to include more trustees with lived experience and involvement in the criminal
justice system, and developing the charity's external profile.
Organisational structure
Day to day responsibility is delegated to the CEO who ensures that the charity delivers the services specified;
financial management, legal compliance, human resources, fundraising and marketing, public relations and risk
management. The CEO is supported by the Board of Trustees who meet quarterly as a Board to contribute to the
strategic direction and policy of tl)e Charity. The Board of Trustees and CEO agree annual organisational objectives
and a Personal Development Plan for the CEO in December with bi-monthly supervision meetings conducted by the
Chair with the CEO. Additionallyi the CEO and Chair meet informally weekly. The CEO has peer support through a
sponsored Charities, CEO forum.
The Service Delivery Director is responsible for overseeing all projects activities. This including supporting and
supervising the Project Managers, ensuring KP15 and outcomes are )chieved and has a key role in the strategic
planning ané development of services and partnerships.
Each project is led by a Project Manager who is based at that prison. The Project Manager has day to day
responsibility for the management of that projett including recruitment and training of mentors and potential
mentees, matching of mentors to mentees, meeting targets and effective data management and record keeping.
In 2023, Project Nanagers were in place at HMPYOI Brinsford; HMP Brixton. HMP Aylesburyi HMP Featherstone
and HMPYOI Isis;
Volunteer and partner recruitment is provlded to the team by the Volunteer and Partnership Coordinator,,
Community Support Workers provide intensive prattical support to mentees in the six weeks prior to release and
in the community after release;
Trailblazers also employs a Finance & Administration Officer who manages all the operational and finance
functions of the charity. Monthly management accounts are produced with the help of the Treasurer.
Inductlon and tralnlng ol new trustees
After the initial approach the prospective Trustee will meet with the Chair and another Trustee, followed by a
meeting with the CEO. These meetings will include a full briefing on the legal and financial responsibilities of
Trustees, and a thorough explanation of the work of the chariLy. The prospective Trustee will receive:
The Memorandum and Articles of Association;
The latest published Annual Accounts and Trustees, Report;
A current copy of the management accounts, whlch includes the year's budget;
Minutes of the previous three Board meetings,,
A copy of the latest relevant Charity Commission guidance for Trustees;
Safeguardi ng Policy and onl ine training in safeguarding.
After attendlng a Board meetlng as an obscrvcr, a declslon Is made by the Trustees, In consultation wlth the
prospective Trustee and the CEO as to suitability. The formal vote to elect a new Trustee will take place at the
next approprlate Board meeting and will be ratlfled at the next Annual General Meetlng, On ratlflcatlon by the
board, each new trustee is provided with a formal induction.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 1st May 2024 and signed on it5 behalf by:
C A Kemp- Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
TRAIL-BLAZERS MENTORING LTD
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Trail-Blazers Mentoring Ltd ('the Company.)
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31st
December 2023,
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's Irustees of the Company {and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are
responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006
('the 2006 Act,).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006
Act and are oiigible for Indepenaent examlnatlon, I report In respect of my examlnarion of your charlty's accounts
as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have
followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can
confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the 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 givlng me cause to believe:
accounting records were not kept In respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
the accounts do not accord with those records, or
thc account5 do not comply with thc accounting rcquircmcnt5 of Scction 396 of thc 2006 Act othcr than
any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an
Independent examlnatlon,. or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connectlon with the examlnatlon to whlch attentlon
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mr K. Luck
Glbbons Mannlngton & Phipps LLP
Chartered Accountants
Landgate Chambers
24 Landgate
Rye
East Sussex
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TRAIL-BLAZERS MENTORING LTD
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
(INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
2023
Total
funds
2022
Total
funds
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
70,605
2,000
72,605
136,921
Charitable activities
Mentorlng of young offenders
187,897
162,635
350,532
300,667
Investment income
Other income
Total
2,718
2,718
655
400
438 643
262 720
164 635
427 355
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
20,448
20,448
37,707
Charitable activities
Mentoiirig uf youny offenders
Total
405 147
425 595
405 147
425 595
374 L68
411 875
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Transfers between funds
Net movement In funds
262,720
260 960)
1,760
(260,960)
260 960
1,760
26,768
14
1,760
26,768
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
72,119
72,119
45,351
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
The notes form part of these flnanclal statements
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TRAIL-BLAZERS MENTORING LTD (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03647928)
BALANCE SHEET
31ST DECEMBER 2023
2023
Total
funds
2022
Total
fund5
Unrestricted
fund
Restricted
funds
Notes
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
12
488
196 312
196,800
488
277 605
278,093
2,551
237 923
240,474
81,293
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
13
{122,921)
(81,293) (204,214)
(168,355)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
73,879
73,879
72,119
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS
14
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the
year ended 31st December 2023.
The members have not requlred the company to obtaln an audlt of Its flnancial statements for the year ended 31st
December 2023 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibil ities for
(a)
ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of
the Companies Act 2006 and
preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable
company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in
accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the
charitable company.
(b)
The notes form part of these flnanclal statements
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BALANCE SHEET - continued
31ST DECEMBER 2023
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the charitable small
companie5 regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 1st May 2024 and
were signed on its behalf by..
C A Kemp- Trustee
J Kitch in Trustee
The notes form part of these flnanclal statements
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TRAIL-BLAZERS MENTORING LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have
been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities:
Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January
2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the
h istorical cost convention.
Financial reporting standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions
The charitable company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemption in preparing these
financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Ireland,:
the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows.
Income
Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of
Financial Activities when receiva ble. The va lue of services provided by volunteers has not been included.
Grants are only included in the accounts when the income recognition criteria are met. In the case of
performance related grants, income is only recognised to the extent that the charity has provided the
specified goods or services as entitlement to the grant only occurs when the performance related conditions
are met.
Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised In the period in which they are incurred, these Snclude attrlbutable VAT
which cannot be recovered.
Expend iture is all allocated to the primary activity of mentoring, except as stated below..
Fundraisin9 and publicity costs are those incurred in generating income and promoting the company's
profile.
Governance costs are those incurred exclusively on the administration of the company and its compliance
with statutory requirements which comprise the cost of auditing and accounting.
Support costs are those incurred direttly in support of expenditure on the objects of the company.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated
useful life.
Computer equipment
330/0 on cost
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used Sn accordance wlth the charltable objectlves at the discretlon of the
trustees.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Fund accounting
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objetts of the charity.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose af each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the
charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to
which they relate.
Donated goods and services
Donated services and facilities a￿ included in the SOFA when received at the value of the gift to the charity
provided the value of the gift can be rneaSu￿d reliably.
Donated services and facilities that are consumed immediately are recognised as income with 8n equivalent
amount recognised as an expense under the appropriate heading in the SOFA.
Debtors
Debtor5 (including trade debtor5 and loan5 receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement
amount after any trade dlscounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequentlyi they are measured at
the cash or other conslderatlon expected to be recelved.
Creditors
The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.
DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
2023
2022
Donations
136 921
Included in Donations is an amount of £24,996 (2021 £24,996) for donated facilities and services
provided by each of the 4 prisons that the charity serve5. It is a best estimate of the value of the facilities
and service5 provided, The corresponding expenditure 15 included in the direct cost5 of the charitable
activlty of mentorlng young offenders.
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TRAIL-BLAZERS MENTORING LTD
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
INVESTMENT INCOME
2023
2022
Deposit account interest
655
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2023
2022
Activity
Mentoring of young offenders
Grants
350 532
300 667
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
2023
2022
Grant making i nstitutions
350 532
300 667
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Support
costs Csee
note 6)
Direct
Costs
Totals
Mentorlng of young offenders
405 147
SUPPORT COSTS
Governance
costs
Management
Flnance
Totals
Mentoring of young offenders
58
NET INCOME/{EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure} is stated after charging/{crediting)'.
2023
2022
Independent examlners, remuneratlon
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees. remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31st December 2023 nor for the
year endeci 31st December 2022.
Trustees. expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31st December 2023 nor for the year ended 31st
December 2022.
STAFF COSTS
2023
2022
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
other pension costs
294,752
22,581
264,059
21,463
322 644
290 706
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
2023
io
2022
Employees
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
10. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
Unrestrlcted
fund
Restricted
funds
Total
funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
133,928
2,993
136,921
Charitable activities
Mentoring of young offenders
161,362
139,305
300,667
Investment income
Other income
Total
655
400
296 345
655
400
438 643
142 298
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
37,707
37,707
Charitable activities
Mentoring of young offenders
Total
374 168
411875
374 L68
411 875
NET INCOME/{EXPENDITURE)
296,345
(269,577)
26,768
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
io.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - contlnued
Unrestricted
Restricted
fund
funds
Total
funds
Transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
269 578)
26,767
269 578
26,768
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
45,351
45,351
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Computer
equipment
COST
At 1st January 2023 and
31st December 2023
DEPRECIATION
At 1st January 2023 and
31st December 2023
NET BOOK VALUE
At 315t December 2023
At 31st December 2022
8,039
8,039
12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2023
2022
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
1,335
488
488
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
13. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2023
2022
Social security and other taxes
other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
6,397
5,691
192 126
204 214
7,338
4,705
156 312
168 355
The charity's Income is almost entirely grant based which are applied for on an annual (or in one case - 24
months) basis to provide mentoring for the ensuing 12 months. It therefore seems appropriate for the
accounting policy to reflect this. It also enables the accounts to more accurately reflect the position by
matching income and expenditure.
14.
MQVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
31112123
At 111123
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
72,119
262,720
(260,960)
73,879
Restricted funds
Ayle5bury
Brinsford
Isis
Wandsworth
Brixton
Severn Trent
DPA
Featherstone
(40,885)
(84,095)
(72,838)
(3,060)
(64,838)
(20,387)
28,590
40,885
84,095
72,838
3,060
64,838
20,387
(28,590)
{260 960)
260 960
TOTAL FUNDS
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
14.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - contlnued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
262,720
262,720
Restricted funds
Aylesbury
Brinsford
ISIS
Wandsworth
Brixton
Severn Trent
DPA
Featherstone
11,666
37,083
3,125
7,125
38,541
32,084
31,844
(52,551)
(121,178)
(75,963)
(10,185)
(103,379)
(52,471)
(3,254)
(40,885)
(84,095)
(72,838)
(3,060)
(64,838)
(20,387)
28,590
164 635
427 355
425 595)
425 595)
260 960)
TOTAL FUNDS
Comparatlves for movement In funds
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
31112122
At 111122
Unrestricted funds
General fund
45,351
296,346
(269,578)
72,119
Restricted funds
Aylesbury
Brinsford
ISIS
Wandsworth
Brixton
DPA
Oakwood
{63,569)
(94,393)
(28,475)
(22,046)
<31,181)
{28,537)
63,569
94,393
28,475
22,046
31,181
28,537
269 578)
269 578
TOTAL FUNDS
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31ST DECEMBER 2023
14.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - contlnued
Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestrlcted funds
General fund
296,345
296,346
Restricted funds
Aylesbury
Brinsford
ISIS
Wandsworth
Brixton
DPA
Oakwood
13,082
499
48,112
63,660
10,788
6,157
(76,651)
(94,892)
(76,587)
(85,706)
(41,969)
(34,694)
(63,569)
(94,393)
(28,475)
(22,046)
(31,181)
(28,537)
142 298
438 643
411 876)
411 875)
269 Jf78)
TOTAL FUNDS
Transfers between funds
Grants made are orten restrlcted to one of the charSly's four projects
young offender's prSsons
where
mentors are provlded by employing a project manager to match mentors wlth mentees. Income and
expenditure is analysed by project and any shortfalls covered by a transfer of funds from the unrestricted
(core) fund. Support costs, such as management costs and the cost of raising funds are split among the
projects.
15. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31st December 2023.
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