YOUTH OCTION OLLIANCE Annual Financial Statement for the year-ended 31st March 2025
LEGALAND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Wornington Green Detached Youth Work Project was registered as a charity on 5th June 2001. On 20January 2011, the trustees by special resolution changed the name of the charity to Youth Artion Alliance. Trustees: Desmond Sylvester- Chair Angela Jandu Anne Marie Springer Edward Thompson Marianne Davles Nito Harvey Vanessa Brown Charity Re815tratlon No: 1086902 Reglstered offlce: Youth Attion Alllance 202 Wornlngton Road London WIO 5RE Independent Examiner: Meacher-jones Chartered Accountants 6, St Johns Court, Vlcar's Ln, Chester CHI IQE YAA CEO: Tania Moore Bankers: 8arclays Bank I Churchill Place London E14 5HP
TRUSTEES REPORT The Trustees have submitted their report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025. The financial statements have been prepared under the accountin8 pollcies set OLtt in note I to the financlal statements and comply with the Charitls trust deed, the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities appllcable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republlc of Ireland IFRS 102lleffective l January 20191, In 1991. a small 8roup of Wornlngton Green Estate (North Kensingtonl resldents set up the 'Wornington Green Detached Youth Prolect, to work wlth local street-based young people (aged 8 - 191 living on the estate and in surrounding areas. The 51te known as the 'Hut' was origlnally the temporary pollce station forthe surrounding estate and local area. On 5 June 2001, the project was re815tered as a charlty and on 20th January 2011, the name was changed to Youth Action Alliance. Publlc Benefft We have referred to the guldance contalned In the Charity Commlssion's general guidance on publlc benefit when revlewlng our aims. and objectlves and in plannln8 our future actlvities, we are confident that the work of the Trust remalns fully compllant wlth the principles establlshed by the Commlssloners. Our actlvltles directly benefit youn8 people and families faclng soclal and economlc disadvantages by providin8 Incluslve, educatlonal, and developmental opportunlties. Safe uardln and Incluslon YAA maintains robust safeguarding policies and practlces, ensuring that all staff and volunteers are DBS checked and receive regular safeguardin8 training. We remain committed to equality, diverslty, and inclusion, ensuring that all young people have equal access to opportunitles regardless of back8round, ability, or identlty. Structure overnance and mana ement. Trustees are recruited havin8 regard to the requlrements for any specialist skllls needed and at the discretion of the exlstin8 trustees. References are taken up to ensure the suitablllty of potential new trustees, Indu¢tlon and tralnln of new trustee5 On appointment, new trustees are 8lven a copy of the charity's constitution, and theythen meet the chief executive, who gives them a detailed insight into the runnlng of the organisation. Mana ement Management committee meetings are held every 12 weeks. The management committee agrees on the strategy. policies and terms and conditions for the day-to-day running of the organisation and manages the chief executive,
Rlsk Mana ement The trustees have a risk management strategy that includes an annual review of the risks the charty may face and the establishment of systems and procedures to mitigate those risks, The major risk that the charity face5 is if grant funding is discontlnued in future years, the or8anisation will have to find other sources of funding. Ob ertlves and Artlvltles The Youth Action Alliance's IYAAI misslon is to support all young people, especially those who need us most, to reach their full potential and make positive life choices by engaging in fun and innovative youth activities to move from dependence to interdependence. YAA'S main objectives are; To form partnerships wlth Ilke-mlnded organlsatlons In order to deliver the hlghest quality work to our chosen user group, To provlde projects aimed at increasln8 young people's Involvement in their communlties and encouraging thelr self-awarene5s as Cltizens. To provide a programme of challenglng and educational activitles during the School holidays in response to the young people's needs. To provide residentlals, whlch have clear educational aims, and which improve the skllls and self-esteem of Individuals and Increase thelr abllltles in groups throu8h experlentlal learnlng. To provide projects almed at Improvlng youn8 people's fitness and health. To provide activities to Improve young peoplés economlc opportunities In partnershlp wlth relevant organlsatlons. To work wlth other a8encles to provide dlverslonary activities for youn8 people at rlsk of offendin8. To provlde a drop-in facilityi whlch wlll allow youn8 people to soclalise and explore the issues of concern to them. To provide a service that holds a young person's happiness as its core reason for its existence. Our vision Is to provlde a flrst-class youth servlcethat supports the personal and social development of young people, enabllng them to Increase thelr resilience, learn new skills In the present, and promote their ambltlons forthe future. We believe In empowerlng young people to challenge the 'soclal economic and political mar8inalisation' that they may face. We do this by providing a programme of challenging and educational activities Idetermined by young peoplel, increasing thelr knowledge, self-esteem, confidence, and overall well-being. OveNlew The charity continues to work across Kensington & Chelsea and its nei8hbourlng boroughs to deliver street-based and project work for young people, aged between 8- 19 year5 old lup to 25 years with LLDDI. In addition, the charity works with a number of young adults, overthe age of 18. who need support with employment, education, ortraining, The remit, as stated in the YAA objectives, is to provide a variety of mean5 to enhance young people's lives SO that they are able to function in a changing economic climate.
Beneflclarles AII YAA services are targeted at four key groups: young people aged 8 to 19 and up to 25 for young people facing multiple challenges; local neighbourhoods, the wider community, local public services, and familie5. We address multiple needs withln the local community including addressing food poverty and isolatlon, improving health and wellbeing, increasing empowerment and youth voice, developing key life skills, providing access to pathways to education, employment and trainin& and meeting the need for fun and diversionary activities. Cost of Llvln The cost-of-living crisi5 continues to deeply affect young people and famllies acr055 Kensington and Chelsea, many of whom are already facln8 economic hardship. In 2024125, Youth Action Alliance responded by provldlng essential support, Sncluding food, clothin8. travel assistance, and wellbeln8 resources, to help ease immedlate pressures. We also prioritlsed staff wellbelng amid rising costs, ensuring fair pay and access to support. As we move forward, YAA remalns commltted to tackllng Inequallty and strengthening community reslllence through sustained, targeted action. Pro rammes artlvltles achlevements and erformance In 2024125, Youth Action Alliance engaged 1,486 young people across 8,263 sessions, achieving a 98% attendance rate. Our projects continued to have a signif icant impact on the lives of young people, helping them to improve mental health, educational outcomes, and life skills. Increasing youth voice, advocacy and declslon making whSle dealing with trauma from the Grenfell fire and cost of living crisis. Key project highlights for 2024125 include., Staylng Connerted Provided one-to-one and group mentor support for 70 young people, tackling loneliness, Isolation, and food poverty. 81% reported improved mental health and wellbelng, and 85% improved confidence and self-esteem. Participants also developed communication skills and coping mechanisms through mentoring and workshops. Travellers Provision Engaged 46 young people from the Traveller communlty, deliverlng 87 sesslons wlth a 98.7% attendance rate. lOO% reported Improved mental health, and 69% improved school attendance. Thls project successfully strengthened relationships with schools, familles, and local agencies. More Than a Woman Supported 36 young women through 60 sessions focused on empowerment, wellbeing, and life skills. 93% reported makin8 Posltive life choices and 85% learnt coping mechanisms to manage challenges. Participants built confidence and resilience following the Grenfell tragedy. Youth Advlsory Board IYAB) Empowered 26 young ambassadors to Influence YAA'S strategic direction and represent youth voices. YAB members
gained leadership and first aid skills and collaborated with organisations such 35 The Metropolitan Police, London Fire Brigade, and The Natural History Museum. YAA KICKS 258 young people engaged through regular football sessions desi8ned to improve fitness, teamwork, and wellbein8. IOOYO of partlclpants reported making more positive choices and 85% became more physically actlve. Hollday Provlslon Delivered an extensive summer programme for 159 young people with trips, workshops, and residentials such as Jamie's Farm. Partlcipants reported Improved confldence, teamwork, and mental health through engaglng, Structured activities. One Heart Festlval Attracted 2,504 attendees from the local community to commemorate Grenfell and celebrate unity. The festival featured over 26 partner organisations, multiple performance zones, and activities for all ages, highlighting YAA'S ability to bring communities together In a meaningful way. Vocallzed En8a8ed 75 young people In muslc and performance tralnln& culmlnatln8 In a public showcase at The Tabernacle, 91% of participants learnt new skills, 87% increased con*ldence, and 78% Improved relationships with others. Dance Energy Brought together 11Syoung performers and over 1,000 audience members across nine dancegenres. Young people recelved bursaries and prizes includin8 scholarshlps from renowned dance instltutions. Chrlstmas Pro8ramme Delivered festive activities, theatre trlps, and essential support for familles in need. 92 families received food hampers, and 45 young people attended a Christmas meal and theatre trip, reducin8 isolation durin8 a financlally challen8in8 period. Flnance Revlew The income increased from £491,991 to £667,132 In the year ending 31 March 2025. The expendlture also increased from £494,804 to £578,985, giving a surplus of £88,147 for the year. The unrestricted reserves on 31 March 2025 were £121,412. The detalls of the restricted funds received are included in note 10. eratlon5 Youth Action Alliance directly employs a small team of staff to deliver its core programmes and provide managerial and strategic support.
Future Plans As the social and economic challenges facin8 young people continue to grow, Youth Action Alliance IYAAI remains focused on expandin8 access to safe, creative, and empowering opportunities, focusing on enhancing youth voice throu8h the Youth Advisory Board. In 2025126, we will strengthen our fundraisin8 efforts and partnerships with trusts, foundations, corporate partners, and local organisations to sustain and grow our core programmes, including YAA KICKS. Stayin8 Connected and More Than a Woman. We will build on the strong foundations established in 2024125 to enhance young people's employability, wellbeing, and sense of belonglng through new opportunlt5es in education, enterprlse, and leadership. Alongside this, YAA will continue to deliver early Intervention and preventlon work that reduces offendin8, exploitation, and substance misuse, while supporting young people to make poslt5ve Ilfe cholces. Internally, we will Invest in our systems, training. and quallty assurance to strengthen governance and evldence our impact. Our goal is to ensure that every young person we engage in feels valued, supported, and equipped to thrive in their community and beyond. Statement of Trusteed res onslbilitles The trustees are responsible for preparing the tru5tee'5 report and the financial statements in accordance wlth applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Klngdom Generally Accepted Accountlng Practice). The law applicable to charltles Sn En8land and Wales requlres the trustees to prepare financlal statements for each financial year whlch glve a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charlty and of the incomln8 resources and application of resources of the -charity for that perlod. In preparin8 these fTnancial statements, the trustees are required to: • selert suitable accountin8 policles and then apply them conslstently. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP. • make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent. state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. prepare the financial statements on the golng concerning basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charlty wlll contlnue in operation. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose wlth reasonable accuracy at anv tlme the financial position of the charlty and enable it to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011. the Charlty {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provislons of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguardlng the a55ets of the charlty and hence for taklng reasonable Steps for the preventlon and detectlon of fraud and other irregularltles. The trustees are responslble for the malntenance and Integrity of the charity and the financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governin8 the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation In other jurisdictions. By order of the board Date....................................... 28 Jan 2026
Independent Examlner's Report to the Trustees of Youth Actlon Alliance I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 9 to 13 Responsibilities and basis of report As the charivs trustees you are responsible for the preparatlon of the accounts In accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 20111'the ACVI. I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Dlrections given by the Charity Commlsslon under section 145151{bl of the Act. Independent examlner's statement Slnce the charlty's 8r05s Income exceeded £250.000, your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of The Institure of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the Ilsted bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that In any material respect.. accounting ordS We not kept In respect of the charity as required bysettlon 130 of the Act; or the accounts do not accord with those records; or the accounts do not comply with the applicable reqU1MentS Concernlng the form and content of accounts set out in the CharitSes (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 otherthan any requirement that the accounts glve a rueand fairvievl which is not a matter consldered as partof an Independent examinatlon. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In connectlon wlth the examination to which attention should be drawn In this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Sig Id Rich ICEAW d Meacher-jones FCA 65t ohn's Court Vicars Lane Chester Chl IQE 27 January 2026
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025 NOTES UNRESTRICTED RESTRICTED TOTAL TOTAL 2025 2024 INCOME Activities to further the Charitvs Objects: Grants Benefits in Kind IRentl Bank Interest Sundry Total Incomlng Resources 303,169 3,000 360,963 664,132 3,000 488,991 3,000 306,169 360,963 667,132 491.991 EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 283,427 295,558 578,985 494.804 Net In¢ome/lexpenditure) before transfers 22,742 65,405 88,147 12,8131 Gross transfers between funds Net Incom]n{oUtB0Ingl resource$ 22,742 65,405 88,147 {2,8131 Reconclllatlon of Funds Fund Balance at l April 2024 Fund Balance at 31 March 2025 98,670 121,412 71,534 136,939 170,204 258,351 173,017 170,204 There were no other recogni5ed galns or losses other than those stated above.
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31st MARCH 2025 Notes 2025 2024 CURRENT ASSErs Cash in Hand at Bank Debtors 314,415 1,255 296,790 1,255 CURRENT LIABILITIES LIABILITIES Amount falling due within one year 157,3191 1127,8411 NET ASSETS 258,351 170,204 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS 121,412 136,939 258,351 98,670 71,534 170,204 io
NOTES FORMING PART OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31st MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of Accountln The financial statements of the charity, which Is a public benefit entlty under FRS 102. have been prepared In accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charit5es.' 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 20151,, Financial Reportin8 Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charltles Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost conventlon. The presentational currency of the flnancial statements Is Pound Sterling 1£). The charity only has financial assets and liablllties of a kind that qualify as baslc flnancial instruments. These are initially reco8ni5ed at transaction value and subsequently valued at their settlement value. The charity has taken advantage of the disclosure exemption permltted by FRS 102 The Financial Reportlng Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland and has not prepared a Statement of Cash Flows. SEX Llabllltles are recognised as soon as there Is a legal or constructive obllgatlon committin8 Charlty to the expenditure or to pay out resources. Resource5 expended Include attributable VAT whlch cannot be recovered. Support costs, which Include governance costs (costs for the preparatSon and examlnation of statutory accounts. the costs of Management Committee meeting5 and cost5 of any le8al advice to the Management Committee on governance or constitutional matters) include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of the resources. Income Income is recognised In the year in which the charity is entltled to receipt and the amount can be measured with reasonable certainty. Valu The Charity is not registered for VAT, Where applicable, all costs and expenditure Incurred are shown inclusive of VAT. Restritted and Unrestrlcted Funds The accounts distinguish between restricted and unrestricted funds. Unrestritted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectlves. Restricted funds are subjert to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements, io
Short-term debtors and credltors Debtors are recognised when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably, and it is probable that the income will be received. Creditors are recognised when the charity has a present legal or construrtive obligation resulting from a past event to make payment to a third party, it Is probable that settlement will be required and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estlmated reliably. Jud ments and ke sources of estlmatlon un¢ertaln No judgements (apart from those involving estimates) have been made In the process of applying the above accountin8 policies that have a slgnificant effect on amounts recognised in the financlal statements. Grants Recelva Revenue 8rants are credited to Incoming resources on the earller date of when they are received or when they are receivable. Income 15 deferred only when the charity has to fulfil conditlons before becoming entitled to it or the donor has specified that the income must be spent in a future period. Capital 8rants for the purchase of flxed assets are credited to restricted incoming resources on the earlier date of when they are received or receivable, Depreciation of the related fixed assets is charged against the restricted fund. INCOMING RESOURCES FROM ACTIVITIES TO FURTHER THE CHARITWS OBJECTS 2. RESOURCES EXPENDED Unrestricted (Note) li Restricted 104,574 190,984 2025 Total 2024 Total Staff Costs Youth Work Activities Independent Actlvities Rent Support Cost5 TOTAL RESOURCES EXPENDED 135,797 134,640 1.900 3,000 8,090 283,427 240,371 325,624 1,900 3,000 8,090 578,985 155,129 326,685 1,900 3,000 8,090 494,804 295,558 Staff costs The key management personnel of the charity are those persons havin8 authorlty and responslbllity for planning, directin8, and controlllng the actlvities of the charlty, dlrectly or indirectly, includln8 any trustee of the charity and In the case of the charity, Includes the chlef executive. Total employee benefits pald to key management personnel in the year amounted to E87,80012024,' £85,124}. Penslon costs The Charity contributes to a stakeholder pension scheme on behalf of employees who have elected to join the scheme. All the CharEty's employee5 may elect to join the scheme. The Charity's Ilability to the pension scheme is limited to paying across to the scheme the contributions due and pension costs are charged as payments fall due and are disclosed in Note 4t0 the accounts. Amounts dueto the pension scheme on 31st March 2025 amounted to £49812024: £6861 li
- Debtors 2024 2024 Prepayment5 1,255 1,255 1.255 1,255
- Creditors 2024 20234£ Grant Recelved In advance Sundry Creditors 56,821 498 127,155 686 57.319 127,841 Trustees, Remuneratlon and Ex enses No remuneration, directly or indirectly, from the funds of the Charity was paid or Is payable for the year to anv Trustee or to any person or persons known to relate to any of them. No trustee has been relmbursed any expenses durlng the year12024: £Nill. Taxatlon Youth Action Alliance Is a reglstered charlty and Is potentially exempt from taxatlon with respect to Income and capltal gains received within the categorles covered by Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Sectlon 256 of the Taxatlon of Chargeable Gain5 Act 1992 to the extent that such income or 8ains are applied to exclusively charitable purposes. Contln ent Llabllltles There were no contln8ent liabilities on 31st March 202512024- Nil).
- Restrlrted Funds b/f 1.4.2024 Income Resources Reserve c/f expended Transfers 31.03.25 Stayln8 Connerted Grenfell MTAW YAA Klcks Grenfell Travellers Vocalised NKYCF The Market Projert Hollday Programmes Dance Ener8V YA8 21,093 7,718 40 3,006 1,390 4,791 102,962 53,634 14,592 41,037 33,005 56.032 97,144 45,100 4,946 21,819 15,290 59,069 -213 20,721 24,763 6,919 295,558 26,911 16,252 9,686 22,224 19,105 1,754 213 18.815 3,880 18,099 136,939 10,019 23,477 29,517 5,166 25,018 360.963 71,534 Restrlcted Funds 12
Goln Concem$ At the time of approvlng the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational exlstence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. Prln¢l al rlsks and uncertalntles The Trustees have Identified the major risks to which the Charlty Is exposed. These rlsks have been revlewed, and the trustees are satlsfSed that system5 and procedures have been established to mltlgate them. Thls Includes approprlate insurance coverage, a Health and Safety review and criminal Records Bureau checks together with re8ular review and update of a rlsk reglster and policies and procedures, both flnancial and others 13