COMMUNITIES EMPOWERMENT NETWORK
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements
For the year ended
31 March 2025
Charity Registration No: 1099111
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CONTENTS
Leg31 and administrative information
Report of the trustees
Indeper)dent examinerfs report
Statement of financial activities
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Balance sheet
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Notes to the financial statements
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LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr G John- Chairperson
Ms B Aimable lappointed l April 20251
Mr D Tawiah - Treasurer
Ms E Legg
Charity registration number
1099111
Chief Executive
Jenniffer Lewis
Charity Office
Suite 23, Fifth Floor
63-66 Hatton Garden
LONDON
ECIN 8LE
Banker5
Lloyd5 Bank
17 Heath Road
Twickenham
TWI 4AW
Independent Examiner
Michael Kyrakides FCA
Chartered Accountants
7 Forest Road
Sutton
Surrey
SM3 9NT
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TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustee5 are pleased to present their report together with the financial ststement5 of the charity
for the year ended 31 March 2025. The legal and administrative information is set out on page l and
forms part of this report. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the
ccounting policies set out in note I to the financial statements and comply with the charity's trust
deed, the Charities Act 2011 and Ststement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting
Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in
the UK and the Republic of Ireland IFR51021.
ORGANISATIONAL sTRU￿URE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
The charity is constituted as an unincorporated charity. established by a written constitution and its
governing document is the written constitution. The Governing Document is dated 12 June 2003.
RECRUIT AND INDucfioN OFTRUSTEES
Under the requirements of the constitution, the members of the board are elected to serve for a
period of one year after which they must be re-elerted at the next Annual General Meeting. The
Annual General Meeting is usually held between October and December.
The recruitment of trustees to the board as well 3S the induction of board members which will
wherever possible will beundertaken bythe mostsenioroffice holdersand most senior staff members
who have already undergone the induction procedure.
Induction of new board members will. wherever possible. take place at the Communities
Empowerment Network offices no later than ten working days 3fter the election of the new board
member.
Board members complete their induction by filling in a skills audit form, which will be used to assess
board training needs and attending any subsequent training courses.
Having completed their induction the new board member will sign the register of charity trustees and
thereby acknowledge that they know and under5tsnd their responsibilities.
MANAGEMENT
A Board of Trustees are the overarching accountsble body for CEN with the Chair providing the 'line
management, support and the performance appraisal of the Chief Executive Office. The Board of
Trustees meets on a quarterly basis. with a Strategic Committee IPerfomiancel meeting on a bi-
monthly bas15 to provide the monitoring and evaluation of the operational delivery and development
aspects of the organisation.
The Chief Executive Officer reports to the Chair of Trustees and ha5 the day-to-day responsibility for
the performance of stsff and volunteers within CEN. Operationally, the delivery team is supported
through 1-2-1, Team meetings and appraisals.
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CEN'S FOUNDERS
The founders saw the process of challenging school exclusion as necessitatin8 the engagement of a
team of advocates to deal with exclusion cases. but also as involving parents in analysing what was
wrong with schools, practices and having the capacity, collectively, to challenge those practices and
the government policies that enabled and validated them.
The late Gerry Gemwn was the recently retired principal education officer at the Commission for
Racial Equality. He helped to estsblish the Working Group Against Racism in Children's Resources
and was their director when we got together to discuss the need for an entity such as CEN.
Jimi Adefiranye was a councillor in the Borough of Lewisham who had a concern about leve15 of
exclusion in that borough and the disproportionate number of black children being excluded from
London's schools.
The late John O'malley was a special educational needs consultsnt and a community activist. He had
a concern about the high number of children with Special Educational Needs who were being excluded
from school on account of their disruptive behaviour. as well as those who were being wrongly
labelled, while their needs remained unidentified.
Professor Gus John, visiting faculty professor of education at the University of Strathclyde. former
director of education and leisure services in the London Borough of Hackney- education and human
rights campaigner since 1965; founder Iwith others) of the first black Supplementsry/Saturday School
in Oxford119661,. former member of CARD - the Campaign Against Racial Discrimination - and of the
council of the Institute of Race Relations- founder member of the Caribbean Education and
Community Worker5 Association. the organi53tion which commissioned Bernard Coard to write his
seminal and pugnacious little book: How the West Indian Child is Made Educationally Subnormal in
the British School System 119711-, founder member of the Black Parents Movement 119751 and
founder trustee of the George Padmore Institute119911,' adviser to Home Secretary Jack Straw on
race and social exclusion; member of a team advising civil servants on the amendment of the 1976
Race Relations Act and the crafting of the Race Relations IAmendmentl Act 21J)O.
FOUNDING PRINCIPLES
CEN'S founding principles were the same then as they are now. that there needs to be a child-centred
and children's health approach to schooling and education which affirms=
Every child a learner
Every child a learner that matters
Every child a learner with rights and entitlements
Those rights are enshrined in the UN Convention on the Rights of the Child
Every child a learner with needs (emotional. social. developmentall
Some needs art as a barrier to learning. self-development and the development of social skills
and emotional literacy
Some needs are complex and require specialist intervention
Every child has an entitlement to education. irrespective of those needs and the behaviours
to which they may give rise
Children's right to education cannot be forfeited on account of their poor behaviour, or their
non-compliance with codes of conduct or policies relating to school uniform
If the time children spend in school. during which there should be the highest level of joint
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working between the school arKI their parents/carers, is not used to equip them with the
values, the knowledge, understsnding, skills and behaviours that make them fit for living in
civil society and for being at ease with themselves and with those around them, even when
faced with unemployment. peer pressures. negative youth culture, cyber bullying and the rest,
then we are failing children and young people
There surely is little point in equipping people with qualif ications and skills for the workplace
if the Social and life 5ki11s they need for managing them5elve5 at home and in the community,
and for basic survival on the streets are absent
As such, 'Zero tolerance, is senseless. oppressive and destructive.
OBJECTIVES
To advance education for the benefit of the public and to elimin3te discrimination and promote
equality of opportunity for people who would otherwise be discriminated against because of their
race by providing information. advice, supporL representation, advocacy and training for persons
experiencing mistreatment and disadvantage in education (primarily but not exclusively in the areas
of school admissions. special educational needs assessment and school exclusions).
ACHIEVEMENTS AND ACTIVITIES
CEN, established in 1999, continues to stsnd as a trusted and influential advocacy charity supporting
children at risk of exclusion. While the organisation was founded to address the disproportionate
exclusion of boys of African-caribbean heritsge. CEN has evolved into a responsive and inclusive
service 5UPPOrting all children who turn to U5 for guidance and representation.
Our People and Partnerships
Across 2024-2025, CEN was powered by four committed stsff members
the CEO, Advocacy
Manager, CEN Hub Coordinator. and Researcher in Residence
supported by valued funders
including=
The Legal Education Foundation
The Walcott Foundation
Do It Now Now
These partnerships enabled continued delivery across training, early intervention, advocacy, and
volunteer managemenL and allowed us to strengthen our research capacity.
Growing Our Research and Influence
In 2023, CEN launched an exciting research collaboration with the Runnymede Trust, turning data
collated as a matter of course to manage casework, into a regularised report and high-impact
publication aimed at shaping national policy 2nd informing sector leaders.
This landmark publication 15 anticipated in September/October 2025, marking a powerful new
chapter in CEN'S influence.
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Commitment to High-Quality Training
Since 2016. CEN has trained aspiring Education Advocates- many of them future lawyers- through
a structured 3-module programme covering:
Advocacy
Safeguarding
Case Management
Although external volunteer training paused due to sector-wide funding pressures and 2 partner
withdrawal, CEN used this period to re-evaluate and redesign its approach. The long-term plan is to
establish an in-house, accredited training offer, creating a more resilient and scalable training pipeline
that will support both CEN 2nd the broader advocacy ecosystem.
Volunteer Engagement
Despite training interruptions, CEN continued to deltver high-quality casework with a dedicated team
of volunteers. Their contributions ensured children continued to receive expert support, even during
capacity constraints. A refreshed. intern311y led volunteer strategy remains central to CEN'S future
development.
Funding Opportunities and Strategic Renewal
Throughout 2024, CEN continued to explore diverse income opportunities. A crowdfunding campaign
helped raise awareness and reinforced community support, while new philanthropic engagement
presented a promising opportunity for transformational investment.
In late 2024. a founder advised that 2 philanthropic foundation had signalled intent to support CEN
at a significant level. Although this has not yeL evolved into a concrete offer, the scale of the proposal
potentially £1.5m per year
inspired CEN to create an ambitious, future-focused strategic plan,
which includes the following elements..
Reinststing and expanding training provision
Growing the pool of volunteer advocates
strengthening governance structures
Increasing casework delivery across London
Launching Parents Empowering Parents IPEPI 8roups across a1132 boroughs
Establishing the first Student Advocacy Forum5 on Exclusion ISAFEI
Launching in-house education law advocacy capacity
Expanding national training and guidance resources
Developing research, communications. PR. events. and fundraising arms
Building an Operations Function with HR, Finance, IT and digitsl capability
A specif ic emphasis on championing children with SEND
This vision also included the development of CEN Satellite hubs in Bristol, Birmingham, Nottingham,
Manchester, and Leeds - a bold step toward nationwide impact.
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As at the end of March 2025, however. it would be prudent for CEN to recogr)ise that based on the
limited confirmed ongoing funding in place, risks exist around CEN'S ability to continue as a going
concern.
Exploring Continuity Through New Programmes
CEN has continued seeking routes to sustain its mission. A key funder. Do It Now Now, invited CEN
to submit a proposal that would allow its expertise to continue creating sector value.
This resulted in the Insight Sharing Programme
a forward-thinking initiative designed to extend
CEN'S impact even beyond its organisational life by equipping advocacy and diversionary
organisations with..
Leadership Development11-to-I Coaching)
Supporting leaders to strengthen strategic vision, resilience, communication, and ethical
decision-making.
Project Development Workshops
Helping organisations build robusL sustsinable, evidence-driven programmes, including
support with fundraising and impact measuremenL
Volunteer Recruitment and Managernent
Providing tools to attract. train. and retsin committed volunteers. aligned with best practice in
safeguarding and govem2nce.
Parent Education and Empowemient
Strengthening family engagement, conflict resolution, advocacy capacity, and access to
community support.
Following delivery, structured feedback will inform continuous enhancement of this forward-looking
programme.
Submitted in March 2025. the proposal represents CEN'S commitment to ensuring that its learning,
expertise, and values continue to support the sector - reaffirming CEN'S long-standing dedication to
young people and their familie5.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
The Trustees report a deficit of £80.484 {2024= deficit £80.8031 for the year. The income for the year
£IIO,001 was higher than previous year £67,804. Expenditure was also higher than in the year at
£190,48512024: £148,607).
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RESERVES POLICY
Communities Empowerment Network will clearly 5tste to fvnders and to its own member5 the
purposes for which reserves are being developed and held and all existing reseNes will be
provisionally allocated at all time
Reserves are needed to bridge the gap between the spending and receiving of income and to cover
unplanned emergency repairs and other expenditure. The trustees consider that the ideal level of
reserves would be £65.OCX) or three months of operating cost. As of 31st March 2025, our
unrestricted general reserves were £18.566 12024.. £106.146I. The trustees released £65,000 of
designated fund to unrestricted general fund during the year.
RISK MANAGEMENT
The Trustees actively review the major risks which face the charity on a regular basis, Wlth a Risk
Assessment report available online 2nd highlighted at every Trustee meeting. They believe that
maintaining reserves at adequate leve15. combined with an annual review of the controls over key
f inancial systems will provide sufficient resources in the event of adverse conditions. The Trustees
have also examined other operational and business risks faced by the and believe that the systems in
place to mitigate significant risks which offers the Trust adequate protection.
GOING CONCERN
As a part of its review of the charivs risk the Trustees assess whether the charity remains a going
concern and will be able to continue to operate in the foreseeable future. The Trustees believe the
risks currently in place put the charity at risk of not being 3 going concern and remaining in operational
existence for at least 12 months into the future. As such they have started to take action to safeguard
the funds of the charity and consider alternative options if continued trading is no longer viable.
PUBLIC BENEFIT
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to
have due regard to the Charity Commi$5ion'5 general guidance on public benefit and publication by
Charity Commission "Charities and Public Benefit".
Since 1999, CEN has been helping parents whose children have been excluded or who are at risk of
exclusion to navigate the increasingly legalistic world that exists once a child ha5 been placed into the
indeterminate state that is exclusion. CEN'S charitsble purposes are to provide advice, support and
representation to parents whose children are experiencing problems in school across London. 80°A of
clients are BAMER. African-caribbean male pupils are four times more likely to be permanently
excluded from school. CEN collaborates with other related local services and contributes to related
local strategy development.
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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Annual Report and the financial
Statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Stsndards (United
Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the Trustees 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 resource5 of the charity for that period.
In preparing these financial ststements, the Trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently.
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP-
make judgements and accounting 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
O prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to
presume that the charity wilt continues to operate.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping sufficient accounting records that disclose with
reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure
that the financial ststement5 comply with the Charities Act 2011. the Charily IAccounts and
Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. 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.
Approved by the trustees meeting held on 29 January 2026. and signed on its behalf
Derrick Tawiah
Trustee and Treasurer
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
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for the year ended 31 March 2025
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Communities Empowerment Ne￿Ork
for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of the ￿pOrt
As the trustees of the trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance
with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the
2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the
Charity Commission under section 1451511bl of the 2011 ACL
Independent examiner's statement
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared accounts ir) accordance with
Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 in preference to the
Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Ststement of Recommended Practice issued on l April 2CKJ5
which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.
l understand that this has been done in order for accounts to provide a true and fair view in accordance
with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after I
January 2015.
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 trust as required by section 130 of the 2011
Act, or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or
3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content
of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which 15 not a matter considered as part
of an independent examination.
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 understsnding of the
accounts to be reached.
Michael Kyriakides FCA
Chartered Accountants
7 Forest R03d, Sutton
Surrey SM3 9NT
This report was signed on 29 January 2026
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Balance Sheet at 31 March 2025
Unrestricted Restricted
Funds
Funds
Totsl
Funds
2025
Total Funds
2024
Notes
Income & Endowments:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities income
Investments
4.147
5,250
1.117
63,882
35.605
68,029
40,855
1,117
42,772
23,582
1,450
Total Income
10.514
99.487
iio.ooi
67.804
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
11.102
84,992
11,102
179,383
20,981
127,626
94,391
Totsl Expenditure
96.094
94,391
190,485
148,607
Net lexpenditurel for the year
185,5801
5.096
180,4841
180,8031
Transfer between funds
Net Movement in funds
185.5801
5.096
180.4841
180.8031
Reconciliation of fvnds=
Funds brought forward
104,146
27,784
131.930
212,733
Funds carried forward
18.566
32.880
51.446
131.930
All activities derive from continuing operations
The notes attached on pages 12 to 19 form an integral part of these financial ststements.
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Balance Sheet at 31 March 2025
2025
2024
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible fixed assets
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand:
io
3.069
77.302
38,618
117,844
Total current assets
80,371
156,462
CREDITORS= amounts falling due
within one year
li
128.9251
124,5321
CURRENT ASs￿s
51,446
131,930
NET ASSETS TOTALS
51.446
131,930
THE FUNDS OFTHE CHARITY
Unrestricted Fund
Gener31 f unds
Designated funds
12
12
18.566
39,146
65,000
Restricted Fund
12
32,880
27,784
51.446
131,930
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of charity
legislation with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
The financial statemer)ts were approved by the Trustees on 29 January 2026 and signed below on
their behalf, by:
DERRICK TAWIAH
Trustee and Treasurer
The notes attached on pages 12 to 19 form an integral part of these accounts.
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l Accounting policies
Basis of preparation and accounting convention
The f inancial statements have been prepared under the historical c05t convention, with items
recognised at Cost or transaction value unless otherwise ststed in the relevant notes to the
accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice=
Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (Charities SORP
FRS 1021. the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland IFRS
1021, and the Charities Act 2011.
ststutory Information
Communities Empowerment Network is a charity registered in England and Wales. The registered
office addres5 is Suite 23, Fifth Floor, 63-66 Hatton Garden, London ECIN 8LE.
Going Concern
Going Concern The trustees have assessed that the use of the going concern assumption is no
longer appropriate in preparing these accounts . The trustees have made this assessment in
respect of the unlikelih¢)od of CEN remaining in operational existence for at least a period of one
year f rom the date of approval of these accounts. The Trustees are cognisant of the risks that
the charity is carrying such as the uncertainty of future funding and obtaining a minimum
unrestricted reserve sufficiency. The trustees have concluded that there may additionally be
other material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on
the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern.
Income recognition
Income, whether from exchange or non exchange transactions, is recognised in the statement of
financial activities1SOFAI on a receivable basis. when a transaction or other event results in an
increase in the charity's 355ets or a reduction in its liabilities and only when the charity has legal
entitlement. the income is probable and can be measured reliably.
Income subject to temis and conditions which must be met before the charity is entitled to
the resources is not recognised until the conditions have been meL
All income is accounted for gross, before deducting any related fees or costs.
Accounting for deferred income and income received in advance
Where terms and conditions relating to income have not been met or uncertainty exists as to
whether the charity can meet any terms or conditions otherwise within its control, income is not
recognised but is deferred as a liability until it is probable that the terms or conditions imposed
can be met.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
Recognition of liabilities and expenditure
Liability and the related expenditure is recognised when a legal or constructive obligation exists
35 a result of a past evenL and when it is more likely than not that a transfer of economic benefits
will be required in setdemenL and when the amount of the obligation can be measured or reliably
estimated.
Liabilities arising from future fvnding commitments and constructive obligations, including
performance related grants, where the timing or the amount of the future expenditure required
to settle the obligation are uncertain. give rise to a provision in the accounts, which is reviewed
at the accountin8 year-end. The provision is increased to reflect any increases in liabilities. and is
decreased by the utilisation of any provision within the period, and reversed if any provision is no
longer required. These movements are charged or credited to the respective funds and activities
to which the provision relates.
Allocating costs to activitie5
Direct costs that are specifically ￿lated to an activity are allocated to that activity. Shared
direct costs and support Costs are apportioned between charitable activities.
Volunteers
In accordance with the SORP, and in recognition of the difficulties in placing a monetary value
on the contribution from volunteers. the contribution of volunteers is not included within the
income of the charity.
However, the trustees value the significant contribution made to the activities of the charity by
unpaid volunteers.
Tangible fixed assets
Tangible fixed assets are measured at their original cost Value or subsequent revaluation. or if
donated. as described above. Cost value includes all costs expended in bringing the asset into its
intended working condition.
Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets to their
anticipated residual value of estimated useful lives.
Furniture & fixtures
25% straight line
Office Equipment 25% straight line
Financial instruments including cash and bank balan
Cash held by the charity is included at the amount actually held and counted at the year-end.
Bank balances. whether in credit or overdrawn. are shown at the amounts properly reconciled
to the bank statements.
2 Liability to taxation
As a registered charity, the organisation is exempt from income and corporation tax to the extent
that its income and gains are applied towards the charitable objects of the charity and for no other
purpose. Value Added Tax is not recoverable by the charity and is therefore included in the
relevant costs in the Ststement of Financial Activities.
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3 Winding up or dissolution of the charity
If upon winding up or dissolution of the charity there remain any assets. after the satisfaction of
all debts and liabilities. the assets represented by the accumulated fund shall be transferred to
some other charitable body or bodies having similar objects to the charity-
4 Donations and Legacies
2025
2025
Unre5trirted Restrirted 2025 Totsl 2024 Totsl
General donation
Grants from Trust and
foundations
2.252
2,252
105
1.895
63,882
65,777
42,667
Total Donations & Legacies
4.147
63,882
68.029
42,772
5 Income from charitable activities
2025
2025
Unrestricted Restricted 2025 Total 2024 Totsl
Grants from Trust and
foundations
5.250
35,605
40,855
23,582
Total Charitable artivities income
5.250
35,605
40.855
23,582
6 Charitable expenditure
6a Direct costs
2025
2025
Unrestrirted Restricted 2025 Totsl
2024 Totsl
Wages and salaries
Project activities consultsnts
Parent portal
Crowdfunder campaign
46,465
709
1.430
3.635
52,239
91,964
138,429
709
1.430
3,635
144,203
90,432
5.866
880
91,964
97,178
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6b Support costs
2025
2025
Unrestricted Restricted 2025 Total 2024 Totsl
Tr2vel and subsistence
Staff recruitment and training
Premise rent and rates
Off ice supplies
Software license
Equipment and repairs
Insurance
Accounting services
Sundry expenses
33
544
468
425
14801
15.143
1.388
10.618
2.727
467
90
569
500
634
1,037
425
821
15.143
1.388
10.618
2,727
119
1,528
2.837
473
7,460
4.238
1,242
10,378
338
1,301
30,866
2,427
33,293
28,613
6c Governan￿ costs
2025
2025
Unre5trirted Restrirted 2025 Total 2024 Total
Independent Examiner's fee
Trustees, expenses
1,8C
87
1,800
87
1,800
35
1,887
1,887
1,835
Total charitable expenditures
84,992
94,391
179,383
127,626
7 stsff costs and emoluments
2025
2024
Gross salaries
Employer's Nl contribution
Pension contribution
Redundancy
127.825
7,468
3,136
85,307
2,839
2,286
138,429
90,432
The average number of full-time equivalent staff
No employee received remuneration amounting to more than £60,(K)O in either year.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
8 Trustees, remuneration and reimbursed expenses
2025
2024
Amount reimbursed to trustee
Neither the trustees nor any persons connected with them have received any
remuneration from the charity or any related entity. either in the current or prior year.
9 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Furniture &
Fixture
Office
Equipment
Total
Cost
At l Apr 2024
At 31 Mar 2025
3,941
20,697
20,697
24,638
3,941
24,638
Depreciatlon
At l Apr 2024
Provided during year
At 31 Mar 2025
3.941
20,697
24,638
3,941
20.697
24,638
Net book value
At 31 Mar 2025
At 31 Mar 2024
10 DEBTORS
2025
2024
Prepayment and accrued income
Other debtors
2,719
350
19,918
18.7
3,069
38,618
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
11 CREDITORS: amountsfalling
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Accruals and deferred income
PAYEINI and pension
6,530
16,569
5,826
28,925
4.774
16,391
3.367
24,532
12 Fund Analysis
Balance 01
April 2024
Funds
transfer
Balance
31 Mar
2025
2025 Analysi5
Income Expenditure
Unrestricted Funds
General funds
39,146 10.514
196,0941 65,C()o
18,566
Designated funds
Tran51tion reserve
Total designated funds
65.(K)O
65,(KKJ
165,CKJOI
165,CX)01
Total unrestricted funds
104,146 10,514
196,0941
18,566
Restricted Funds
Runnymede from Oct23
Wallcot Foundation
Do it Now Now
The Legal Education Fund.
Big Lottery FundlARE 21-
241
23,755 17.882
138,3021
120.000}
3,335
10.000
6,000
12,536
6.0(K)
3,819 40,C
131,2831
14,8061
210
5.605
1,009
Total restricted Fund
27.784 99.487
194.3911
32.880
Totsl funds
131,930 110.001
(190.485)
51,446
Desi
nated Funds:
Transition reserve.. To meet the transition cost of the organisation and development.
Restricted Funds:
Runnymede Fund.. To deliver collaborative research exploring disproportionate impact of exclusions
on minority ethnic pupils.
Legal Education Fund: Legal assistance to support the excluded children.
Big Lottery ARE grant= This grant was given to cover special activities.
Walcot Foundation.. Funding for CEN Lambeth Community Hub.
Do it Now Now: Do it Now Now Foundation sUPPOrted for Securing accreditstior) of package training.
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
Balance
31 Mar
2024
2024 Analysis
Balance 01
Apr 2023
Funds
transfer
Income Expenditure
Unrestricted Funds
Unrestricted revenue funds
34.733
1.555
1110.142) I13,￿0
39,146
Designated funds
Transition reserve
Early intervention and
community hubs
Advocacy intervention
Total designated funds
Total unrestricted funds
65,(
65,Ct)o
53,(KK)
153,OiXJI
160,OWI
1113,OCK)I
178,(KKJ
212,733
65,Ct)o
104,146
1,555
1110,1421
Restricted Funds
Runnymede from Oct23
The Legal Education Fund.
Big Lottery Fund (ARE 21-
241
36.000
6,667
112,2451
12,8481
{23,372)
23,755
3,819
23.582
210
Tot31 restricted Fund
66,249
138,465}
27,784
Totsl funds
212,733
67,804
(148,607)
131,930
13 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSEfs BY FUNDS
Unrestricted Unrestricted
General
Designated
fvnd5
funds
Restricted
funds
2025
Total
fund5
At 31 Mar 2025
Current assets
Current liabilities
47.491
128.9251
32.880 80.371
128,9251
Net assets
18.566
32,880 51,446
Unrestricted Unrestricted
Designated
General
fijnds
funds
Restricted
funds
2024
Totsl
funds
At 31 Mar 2024
Current assets
Current liabilities
63.678
124,5321
65.OCK)
27.784 156.462
124,5321
Net assets
39.146
65.000
27,784 131,930
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Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
14. Prior year SOFA Comparison
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
2024
Income & Endowments:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities income
Investments
105
42,667
23,582
42,772
23,582
1,450
1.450
Total Income
1,555
66,249
67,804
Expenditu￿ on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
20,981
89.161
20,981
127,626
38.465
Total Expenditure
110.142
38.465
148.607
Net Income for the year
1108.587)
27.784
180,8031
Transfer between fund5
Net Movement in funds
1108.587)
27.784
180,8031
Reconciliation of funds:
Funds brought forward
212.733
212,733
Funds carried forward
104,146
27,784
131,930
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