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 reqU1￿MentS 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
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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,
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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
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5. Debtors
2024
2024
Prepayment5
1,255
1,255
1.255
1,255
6. 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).
10. 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
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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
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