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National All Star Skills Academy Company No. 5782467 Charity No. 1114835 Report and Financial Statements For the year ended 30 September 2025

Contents Page No Board of Directors’ Report 1-6 Independent Examiner's Report a Statement of Financial Activities 8 Balance Sheet 9 Notes 10-14

Report of the Trustees for the year ended 30 September 2025

Report of the Trustees

National All Star Skills Academy (NASSA)

The Trustees, who are also the Directors of the Charity, present their Annual Report together with the 2025.financial statements of National All Star Skills Academy (NASSA) for the year ended 30 September

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 201 1, the Companies Act 2006, the Charity’s Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts under the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).

The Trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity’s aims and activities. Mission Statement

Every young person is unique and deserves access to the support they need to thrive.

National All Star Skills Academy (NASSA) supports disadvantaged young people in east London andand beyondsport. to become healthier, safer and more employable through mentoring, skills development

While NASSA develops capable basketball players, its primary purpose is to develop confident, responsible and positive citizens who contribute meaningfully to their communities.

Objectives and Activities for the Public Benefit

The principal objectives of the Charity are to promote and support the mental and physical development of young people through mentoring, sporting and physical activity. NASSA primarily uses basketball as a vehicle to engage young people; however, its activities also include volleyball, futsal, fencing, table tennis, NFL-related activity and badminton.

NASSA delivers its objectives through a combination of one-to-one mentoring, structured group sessions, targeted educational workshops, holiday programmes and pathways into qualifications that enhance employability. These activities are designed to address inequality, reduce risk and improve life outcomes for young people.

Community Benefit

NASSA aims to differentiate itself from other community organisations by using sport as a gateway to wider personal development. While basketball remains central to engagement, the Charity places a strong emphasis on holistic support, including mental health mentoring, safeguarding education, employability skills and positive life choices.

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By supporting individual young people, NASSA also delivers indirect benefit to families, peer groups and the wider community. The Charity’s work contributes to safer neighbourhoods, improved models.wellbeing and the development of future community and sports leaders who act as positive role

tientsAchievements andand SuccessesSuccesses 2024-20252024—2025

The 2024-2025 financial year represented a significant milestone for NASSA, marking 20 years of supporting young people across east London.

Over the past two decades, the Charity has delivered mentoring, advice and guidance to improve young people’s safety, supported engagement in sport and physical activity, and enhanced future employment prospects. These strands remain central to NASSA’s current delivery model.

During the year, NASSA formally changed its name from Newham All Star Sports Academy to National All Star Skills Academy. This change reflected the geographic expansion of its work beyond the London Borough of Newham, the national recognition of its Carry A Basketball Not A Blade Sport.(CABNAB) initiative, and a strategic shift towards skills development and employability alongside

Mentoring and Mental Health Support

NASSA’s one-to-one mentoring programme Supported more than 300 young people aged 14-19 through community-based sessions between October 2024 and September 2025.

Coaches work with young people on an individual basis, building trusted relationships and developing an understanding of personal circumstances at home and school, behavioural challenges, risks and aspirations. This personalised approach allows mentoring to be responsive and impactful. A qualified mental health professional provides guidance and support to the coaching team through funded hours within the Propel programme. Monthly coaches’ meetings facilitate the sharing of best practice, professional reflection and continuous improvement, while maintaining confidentiality in individual mentoring relationships.

The mental health challenges affecting young people in east London, exacerbated during the COVID19 pandemic, continue to increase vulnerability to gang affiliation and exploitation. NASSA’s mentoring provision, together with structured education on substance misuse, healthy lifestyles and personal hygiene, plays a vital preventative role.

While many topics are delivered in group settings, confidential one-to-one mentoring conversations and family home visits, where appropriate, offer deeper and longer-lasting impact. Topics addressed include drugs, alcohol, smoking, gang involvement, knife carrying, self-harm and suicide. Mentor suitability and safeguarding awareness are key considerations in staff recruitment.

Programme Delivery and Safeguarding Approach

Where possible, NASSA deploys two qualified coaches at mentoring-focused community sessions, allowing one coach to provide individual support while the other oversees delivery. This approach enhances safeguarding and effectiveness but increases delivery costs.

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The Charity mitigates these costs through partnerships that provide free or subsidised facility access, including partner schools and the University of East London’s SportsDock facility.

Safeguarding remains central to all NASSA activity, with clear procedures, trained staff and appropriate escalation routes in place to protect young people and ensure their wellbeing.

Schools and Community Programmes

During the year, NASSA delivered months 19-30 of a 36-month mentoring programme funded by The Mercers’ Company under the Greater London Authority’s Propel framework.

NASSA also delivered Year 2 of its school’s basketball taster programme funded by the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund. This programme provided six weeks of free basketball sessions in 17 secondary schools, reaching young people aged 14-16 and creating clear pathways into NASSA’s club and community provision.

The Charity continues to manage the operational challenges presented by high staff turnover within schools, requiring regular relationship-building and engagement by the Chief Executive. Assembly presentations and school-based engagement remain effective tools for awareness-raising.

eeeCABNAB andand ViolenceViolence ReductionReduction WorkWork

The Carry A Basketball Not A Blade (CABNAB) initiative continues to play a significant role in educating young people on the dangers of knife crime, gang involvement and county lines exploitation. Workshops are integrated into community sessions and remain highly relevant given continued levels of serious youth violence across London.

Girls’ Programme and Inclusive Participation

NASSA’s girls-only programme expanded significantly during the year in response to high demand. Sessions delivered at Sarah Bonnell School and School 21 regularly attracted over 40 participants, leading to programme expansion to maintain appropriate coach-to-participant ratios. Girls’ teams competed in local leagues, and participants progressed into volunteer and peer mentor roles. The programme was funded during the year by McLaren Construction Group and continues to demonstrate strong outcomes in confidence, leadership and engagement.

Competitive Basketball and Holiday Provision

In line with participant feedback, NASSA limited competitive league participation while prioritising inclusive, recreational provision. Holiday basketball camps were delivered over eight weeks, funded by the National Lottery Reaching Communities Fund and Newham Council, providing structured activity for up to 40 young people per day.

Recognition and Partnerships

In February 2024, NASSA was recognised as “a beating heart of Newham” and received the Create and Thrive Award at the Newham Civic Awards.

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The Charity maintains strong partnerships with organisations including the University of East TrustLondon, and Basketball Active Newham.England, the Metropolitan Police, Sport England, ExCeL London, Royal Docks

Financial Review

During the year, the Charity recorded total income of £333,960 and total expenditure of £339,899, resulting in total funds carried forward of £4,396.

The Charity continues to face funding pressures affecting the wider voluntary sector, particularly for organisations with annual income above £250,000. Despite these challenges, NASSA generated unrestricted income through its inaugural fundraising dinner in June 2024, which generated a net surplus of £15,585,

Further financial detail is provided within the accompanying financial statements.

Reserves Policy

Building reserves is an integral part of NASSA’s financial planning and risk management. Reserves are required to meet contractual obligations, manage unexpected costs, replace equipment, ensure service continuity and comply with funding agreements,

The Trustees approved a reserves policy in December 2024, setting a target reserve level of £25,000. Risk Management

The principal external risk faced by the Charity is the withdrawal or reduction of funding. Internal riskssafeguarding are mitigatedsystems. through financial controls, authorisation procedures, regular trustee oversight and

Plans for the Future

During 2025-2026, NASSA will prioritise securing sustainable funding, strengthening impact reporting, increasing unrestricted income and expanding partnerships. The Charity will focus delivery on its girls’ programme and special educational needs provision while continuing to explore new income streams and collaborative funding opportunities.

eeReference and c A d minist rativerative InformationInformation

The Trustees, who are also Directors, served during the year ended 30 September 2025:

Tamara Egorova (Chair /Director) Munza Nasim (Trustee /Director) Mohammed Usman (Treasurer/Director) Nicola Campbell (Trustee/Director)

Association Office: Tate & Lyle LTD Thames Refinery Factory Road London E16 2EW

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Bankers:

eeStructure, Governance and Mana ement Governing Documetta n tsce and Management

HSBC Bank PLC 118 High Street North East Ham London E6 2XH

Independent Examiners: Glory Community Accounting Services 318 Barking Road London E13 8HL

National All Star Skills Academy (NASSA) is a company limited by guarantee with no share capital. NASSA started in March 2005 as a voluntary sector organisation. The company is governed by its Memorandum and Articles ofAssociation dated 26' April 2006. It is registered as a charity with the Charity Commission. Al] directors are members of the company and they may invite such other persons, as they deem fit, to become members of the company.

Appointment of Trustees

As set out in the Articles ofAssociation the chair of the company is appointed by the directors. The directors determine how long the chair will hold office. The directors retire by rotation and are eligible for reappointment. At any time, the directors may nominate any person as a director either to fill a casual vacancy or by way of addition to their number.

SchonTrustee Induction andand TraininLraming

All new Trustees are required to attend an orientation day to develop their understanding and knowledge of: their legal obligations under the charity and company law, the content of the Memorandum and Articles ofAssociation, the decision-making processes and recent financial performance of the charity. All trustees are encouraged to attend appropriate external training events where this will facilitate the undertaking of their role.

External Risk

The main external risk of the Charity is funding withdrawal.

Internal Risk

The charity is able to minimise internal tisks by the implementation of procedures for authorisation of all transactions and projects and to ensure consistent quality of service for all operational aspects of the charitable company. The procedures are regularly review by the Board of Trustees to meet the needs of the charity.

Independent Examiner

A resolution Passed in the Annual General Meeting will be to appoint Glory Community Accounting Services to act as an Independent Examiner and it is approved by the Trustees.

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Responsibilities of the Trustees

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare a financial statement for each financial year. The Statement must report on the state of the affairs of the charitable company at the balance sheet date, and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including income and expenditure, for the financial year. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees should follow best practice and: - Select suitable accounting and then apply them consistently

The Trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy, at any time, the financial position of the charitable company. They are also required to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 1985. The Trustees are responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and are required to take reasonable steps in the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The Trustees 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 this report.

In the case of each Trustee:

Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf:

Tamara Egorova (Chair=e/Director)) ......AE@24rer sebacves ADS oA.Me cca Pe lupryee eee LeL026

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Independent Examiners Report to the Members of National All Star Skills Academy (NASSA) I report on the attached Financial Statements for the year ended 30 September 2025, which are set on pages 8 to 14 and have been prepared on an accrual basis.

Respective responsibilities of Management Committee and Examiner: The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Basis of Independent Examiner’s Statement:

My examination was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration ofany unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whetherset out in thethe accountsstatement present abelow. ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters

Independent Examiner’s Statement:

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention to indicate that:

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National All Star Skills Academy Statement of Financial Activities For the Year ended 30 September 2025

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|||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Income and Expenditure|Notes|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total|Total| |Funds|Funds|Funds|Funds| |Income|2025|2025|2025|2024| |£|£|z|£| |Income from Charitable Activities|2|87,775|238,276|326,051|336,418| |Income from other activities|3|7,907|-|7,907|6,242| |Investment Income (Bank Interest)|1|-|1|94| |Total Income|95,684|238,276|333,960|342,754| |Expenditure| |Expenditure on Charitable|activities|4|97,032|242,867|339,899|339:727| |Total Expenditure|97,032|242,867|339,899|339,727| |Net Income / (Expenditure)|(1,348)|(4,591)|(5,939)|3,027| |Fund brought forward|(16,579)|26,914|10,335|7,308| |Total Funds carried forward|(17,927)|22,323|4,396|10,335|

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The Company's Income and Expenditures all relate to continuing activities. Movements in reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above.

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National All Star Skills Academy Balance Sheet as at 30 September 2025

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||||| |---|---|---|---| |Notes|2025|2024| |Total|Total| |£|£| |Fixed|Assets| |Tangible|Assets|-|=| |Current|Assets| |Cash at Bank|5,971|11,885| |Accruals & Prepayment|-| |Current|Liabilities| |Creditors and Accruals|6|(1,575)|(1,550)| |(amount|falling due within one year)| |Net Current Assets|4,396|10,335| |Net Assets|4,396|10,335| |Funds|and|Reserves| |Unrestricted Funds|(17,927)|(16,579)| |Restricted Funds|22,323|26,914| |Total Funds|4,396|10,335|

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For the year ended 30 September 2025 the Company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Director's responsibilities:

Approved by the Board of Directors' and signed on behalf by:

SognBEfy. ......(Tamara Egorova - Director / Chair)

DatedefCiciatef, x.[o]

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National All Star Skills Academy Notes of the Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 30 September 2025

1. Accounting Policies

(a) Format of the Financial Statements The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 1 January 2019), The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.

The Financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy or note. Company without further specified purpose and are available as general funds.

(b) Unresrticted Funds

Unrestricted funds are voluntary income which are grants and Bank interest receivable or generated for the objects of the Company without further specified purpose. reserves The charity should hold unrestricted event in order to ensure that the charity can continue to operate and meet the needs of clients in the of unforseen and potentially financially circumstances that may arise.

(c) Restricted Funds

Voluntary income grants are recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year received. Restricted fund can not be used for the general purpose of the charity. Their existence and the sums of money therin,do not imply to there has been an underspent but may result from a variety of circumstances including timing differences between the charity's financial year and the funding year of the project concerned.

(d) Designated Funds

Designeted funds used for the following purposes: Equipment-a reserve to ensure that there is sufficient money to replace equipment when it becomes obsolete or beyond economic repair.

Contractual Commitment-a reserve to ensure that the charity is able to cover contracted payments to staff such as redundancy,provision of locum maternity cover and the costs of any disciplinary and/or grievance procedures which may arise.

Premises - a reserve to provide for the cost of relocating to new premises if larger premises are deemed necessary.Added Value to Project Delivery- a reserve to add value to projects that we deliver on behalf of the community in furtherance of our projects.

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National All Star Skills Academy Notes of the Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 30 September 2025

(d) Income recognition

All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, there is sufficient certainty or receipt and so it is probable that the income will be received, and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.

(e) Expenditure recognition

Expenditure are recognised as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. All expenses, including support costs and governance costs, are allocated or apportioned to the applicable expenditure headings in the statement of financial activities.

(f) Allocation of support and governance costs

Support costs are those functions that assist the work of the charity but do not directly undertake charitable activities. Governance costs comprise all costs involving the public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.

(g) Charitable activities

The expenditure on charitable activities includes grants made, governance costs and of support costs as shown in note.

(h) Pensions

Employees of the charity are entitled to join a work place pension scheme which is funded by contributions from employee and employer or alternatively they may have opted to join the group money purchase defined contribution pension scheme.

(i) Corporation Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

(j) Tangible Fixed Assets Depreciation is calculated under straight line method over a period of 4 years and is charged at 25 % per annum on cost.

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National All Star Skills Academy Notes of the Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 30 September 2025

2025
Unrestricted		 2025
Restricted		 2025 2024
2.Income fromCharitableActivities
Tate&Lyle
Jack Petchey
GreaterLondonAuthority
ExCel
RoyalDocksTrust
Main Grants
London
BoroughofNewham
Hotels
Mercers
Trust
McLarenCons
Buglerdevelop
LondonCityAirport
MembershipFee&Subscription
RugbyFootballDev
EastEndCommunityFoundation
StichtingAnton
BBC Children inNeed
THBS
CompasWelbeing
RAD
GSF
Ballymoredevelop
ShaetesburyHomes
L&Q		 Fund
£
12,000
-
-
11,000
11,250
-
-
2,000
25,995
2,400
2,400
8,500
2,480
-
-
-
-
2,400
-
2,000
1,950
3,400
-		 Fund
£
-
5,400
8,981
-
-
46,059
6,875
-
36,771
-
-
-
-
20,000
10,000
10,000
49,541
-
34,650
-
-
-
10,000		 Total
£
12,000
5,400
8,981
11,000
11,250
46,059
6,875
2,000
62,766
2,400
2,400
8,500
2,480
20,000
10,000
10,000
49,541
2,400
34,650
2,000
1,950
3,400
10,000		 Total
£
14,500
5,400
35,924
10,000
18,690
62,784
16,575
7,700
62,766
10,000
20,000
2,500
2,410
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
10,000
Lottery Fund
Aspers
TCSDE Trust		 -
-
-		 -
-
-		 -
-
-		 1,285
12,250
4,000
Beyond Sport
Berkeley
Foundation
Total		 -
-
-
12,000
-
-
-
8,634
zs
-
-
19,000
87,775
238,276
326,051
336,418
$e
OUST
530,418

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National All Star Skills Academy Notes of the Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 30 September 2025

3.Incomefromotheractivities 2025
2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted
—_Restricted
Income
fromSchools
Just
Giving
Donation/OtherIncome
Mayfield School		 Fund
Fund
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
2,304
-
2,304
2,104
248
-
248
18
5,355
”
5,355
4,120
-
Total -
7,907
-
7,907
6,242
Se
2025
2025
2025
2024
Unrestricted
Restricted
4.Expenditure
onCharitableactivities
Coaching
Fee
Facility Hire
Basketball
Fee
Heat&Light
Postage/Printing/Stationery
Telephone/ Internet/Website
SmallEquipment
UniformExpenses
VolunteerExpenses
Publicity
Mentoring
Insurance
Registration
fee
Support&GovernanceCosts(Notes5)
SessionalAdminworker
Travelexpenses
Refreshments
Training
JustgivingDonation
Trophies
andMedals
Bank
charges
SundryExpenses
BrickLane MH
Total		 Fund
Fund
Total
Total
£
£
=
£
21,099
66,596
87,695
96,249
-
33,682
33,682
38,636
6,847
38,235
45,082
42,011
802
-
802
990
-
585
585
554
495
-
495
430
1,286
1,201
2,487
3,875
-
5,385
5,385
4,321
-
2,275
2,215
2423
-
1,456
1,456
1,123
8,500
68,660
77,160
73,150
-
1,680
1,680
2,840
1,870
-
1,870
1,260
43,645
-
43,645
46,597
-
15,160
15,160
15,200
-
2,756
2,756
3,516
-
2,016
2,016
2,522
-
3,180
3,180
3,200
-
-
-
36
440
-
440
306
122
-
ZZ
148
262
-
262
40
11,664
-
11,664
-
97,032
242,867
339,899
339,727
$e
999977
539,727

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Notes National All Star Skills Academy of the Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 30 September 2025

2025 2025 2025 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
5.Support&GovernanceCosts
Staff costs
Accountancy
Fee
Payroll charges
Bookkeepingexpenses
Consultancy
Legalfee
Total		 Fund
Fund
Total
Total
£
z
<
x
-
25,655
25,655
28,911
1,500
-
1,500
1,400
595
-
595
590
2,592
-
2,592
1,580
13,269
-
13,269
14,103
34
-
34
13
17,990
25,655
43,645
46,597
et
9045
46,597
2025 2025 2025 2024
Unrestricted Restricted
6.Creditor&Accruals
Payroll expeenses
AccountancyFee
Total		 Fund
Fund
Total
Total
£
£
£
£
is
-
75
150
1,500
-
1,500
1,400
1,575
-
1,575
1,550
SY

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