Company Reglltratlon No. 05364024 (England and W?105> Charlty R¢gistratlon No. 1114961 Krunch UK IA Comp•ny Ilmited by guarantso> Trustee8' Rgport and Unaudlted Financlal Statements For the year ended 31 Juty 2025
Krunch UK Contsnts of the Financlal Ststemonts forth¢ year onded 31 Juty 2025 Contents Pages Charty Information Report of the Trustees 2-12 ReFQrt of the Independent Examiner 13 Statement of Finanaal Acttviti88 14 Balance Sheet 15-16 Notes lo Ihe Financial Ststewents 17-27
Krun¢h UK Charlty Infommtlon for the year ended 31 July 2025 Trustees: PTBall L M Nott {respJned 31 Juty 2025} J D P Spaflord C J Keast {appointed 25 April 2025) Secretary: J D P Spafford Centre Dlrectors: P Baker M Cavell Reglstered and Prfnclpal Office: Sandwell Christkqn Centre Langley Cresent Oldbury Wesl Midlands B68 8RE Reglstered Number. 05364024 (England & W81e$} R¢gistsred Charlty Numb6r. 1114*1 Independent Examinor. C K SftThth FCCA Wlkes Tranter & Co Limitsd Bro)k House Pl4Jss Grove Q'ngswnford t MidL4nds DY6 9HS
Krunch UK Report ofthe TrnstQOS forthe year ended 31 July 2025 The Trusts who are 81s0 directors of the Charity for the purposes ofthe Companies Act 20D6, prewit their report wlh the financial statements of the Charity forthe year ended 31 Juty 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisK)ns of Accounting and Reporting by CharitTres.' Ststerynt of Recommended Practice applicable to Charities preparing their accounts in aCcOrdar wf(h the Financial ReForting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 {effectiv8 1 January 2019). ObJectiVg¥ and actlvtties Objects of tho Charlty The objects of the Chaty as set out in the goveming docurrnt are.. li) To provide or assist in the provish)n, in the inter8sts of scci81 welftdre. of facilities for recreation and other leisure tin* occupation for young peowe and chikjren with the oty'ect of improving their conditions of lrfe in CordanCe wtth Chrisb'an prinaples. {iil To provide or8SSis1 the provis of edLration of children and young adults wth the object of developlng their phy8iGal: mental. emilcal or spirittjal capacities." and (Sii) To educate young people with usefvl skills and promte actNities which 5e8k to make the arts revant lo their mmUnity, 2nd encourage their partK1patI in the arts generalty. These objectives are reflected in our mission.. 'Krunch UK exl6t6 to engay¥ equlp and empower children and young peoplo to discovoT thelr full potèntial. This retreshed mission statement reaffirms the hearL vision and passion that have always been at the core of what we do. Strateglc Ambltlons Our Strategic Ambilh)ns show where we thus to make the bi9gest impact For this new season, we have reimagined them to reflect wr fresh aPph and renewed cThimibnent ID engaging, equlpping an empowering young people. Engage.. Ensuring that Childr and young people are active invoived and interested in the a¢tNits'es and decisions. Equlp.. Providing children 2nd young Fwile wth the necessary tcx)Is, ski115. knowledge, resources and supp they need lo succeed. Empower.. Encouraging and enabling thildren and young people to lake control of their own lives and make their own deGi5ions', buikjing c))nfi'dence, self-esteem and WIIen.
Krnnch UK Report of thfr Tru8te89 (¢ontlnued) Values and Ethos Krunch UK shares a broad and generous Chr5slian ethos, expressed through three ¢ore values and behaviour8'. Hospttality, Inclusion and Community. We want our elhos to infuse everything we do and to be obvious wherever and wh8never Peop meet us. HOSPITALITY: You are welcome We believe that ea¢h person who visiis our ntre5 or our servKes shoukl feel welcorfft. INCLUSION.. You are valued We believe that each person is unique arNI of signifKarrt worth and value. COMMUNITY. You tebng We beSieve that each person benefits from bethging to a community and ¢ontributlng for the good of the local community. Actlvllles for achlevlng objectlves Krun¢h is a children and young people focused Registered Charity estsbli5hed in 1999. Operating from sites based in Santhell, West Midlands and South Gk)ucestershire, Krurh delivers a range of Enyjtional Health and Wellbeing Services and positNe commUnty4Sed activities with children and young people. ActNities during the year included: Bespoke one-to-one intensive rrEntoring AMem8tive education sessKJnS Supporbng children wtih speaal education needs Real Respect programme School transition Project 628 Project - prevenb'ng school exdusion and youth crime interventK)ns CAMHS se¢ondment- our staff supporting Sandweifs Single PnI ofAccess referral route and delivering therapeuttc interventions Holiday activtties and food prcgramn Youth clubs A¢tivity trip8 Community and skate festival Developing Babysitting Skills COUT5e Young volunteer programme Community youth ¢onsultation Detached youth work Skate workshops LGBTQ+ small group
Krnnch UK Report of tho Tn l¢ontinuod> Publlc bonofrt The Trustees have complied with the duty in wb'on 1715) of the 2011 CharlS Act to have due ward trj guidan published by the Charity Comnyssion relabng to public benefft. Public benefitls demnstrated by the stratlC ambilions of Krurth UK. Our Straleglc Ambitions show where we foKus to rrAke the biggest impacL They reflect our approach and commitment to engaging, equipping and emwering young people. {il Engage: Ensuring thatchildren and young p80e areactwety invofved and intsrested in the a¢twitBs and de(ision$. We will offer8 diverse affay of actlI[e6, seryKes and interventions that chIldn and young peop find enjoyable and welcoming. We aim to create spac8s where they f081known and have a s&nse ol belonging. We will rggularty seekfeedback to ensure ouracfvilles remain rglevantand effecti, and we will involve them in keydecisions about the pvIsion as approwiate. lil) Equlp: Providing chikdr8n and young tEopl8 with the necessary tools, ski115, knowl&lge, resources and supwrt they ne8J io succ&J. We arn commrtted to ensunng that our s8rvic8s and int8rv8ntions promote indNiéual d8v&lopment and wellbeing. Thi8 Includ (but is not limit8d to) providing infom7atson, teaching newsknlls, off8ring 8 listening ear. crealino opportunibes, 4gwnposbng to oth8r oanisatIOnS or mplY offering a safe spa¢e forp80ple to be themselves. We will use outcomes monitonng tcrf)Is to gatherdats and gnsur8 the 8ff8cliveness of our services. 1111) Empower. EncouoJing and enabling children and young Ople lo lake control of their own lives and make their own decisK>ns'. building confidence. self-esteem and resilience. We WHI ensure that all our services and interventions prDmot8 inclusion and dNerwty, m8king thom g8nuinely open and accessible to everyone. We will advocale forchildrE)n andyoung people in Ial, regional and n8tirJn81 forums, aAvays listening to their voice8 end Capturing theirpetspecbv8s. We 11 involve thgfft in Go-Grgatsng our servKes as appnwnate. We will support Chdren and young P8ople to make positNe d8cksions for Iheir Irv8s. have a voice and make a differ8ncg in their I¢1 communities and the wortdl Achlevemgnts and pgrformance Summary of achievement during the year Krunch, Wesl Midlands: As we reflect on the academic year 2024-25, 18m incredibly proud of the irTr)8cI Krunch West Midlands has conbnued to make in the lives of children and young Feople across Sandwell: Dudley and Bim)ingham. This year has been one of both challenge and trdnsfomiation. Alongside delr¥ering over 4,000 therapeutic mentoring sessB)ns to 364 chiklren and young people with increasingly complex emotion81 and mental health needs, we have also navigated a significant pervjd of organisalional transition. Far from slowing us down. these changes h8ve strengthened our clarity of purp)se and affiMjed in us why ourwork matters. Throughout the year, our team has provvjed con8iStenL relationship based. on&tcpone support to children facing anxiety. low mod, behavioural chalknges, neurcJiversity. safeguarding concerns and the pressures aSslated with difficult home and life circumstances. Notably this year, Ihe depth of need that thildren and young people had, often required more specrfic interventnS for a longer time; a clear sign of the InCasing complex ¢hallero8s being faced by our children and young [FIe.
KTunch UK Report of the Trustees IcontInu) Almost all the young people who access&J our seryice told us ttw always felt safe, lislened lo and positively impacted by their mentoring. with the greatest lmproveffnts across the whole ¢ohort of 2024-2025 in the areas of self-confidence and self-esteem. impact i% a direct teftection of the skill. compassion and professionalism of our staff team, as well as the trust pld in us by s¢hcols, commissioners, SOG1 wothers and other partners across the borough. Whilst this yearfs intentionalty shorter reFNt mosty (aptures top line'numbers,. behind the data are stories of children and young people finding their ¥0. building healthter relati)nships and beginning to believe in 8 more hopeful fvture. I remain deeply grateful to our funder5. trustees, partners and staff for theircontrnued Mmitnt, and l invite you to read on to see the lasting drffwence your sUPPOrt has held to achieve. ma Cavell, Wost Midlands CenbB Dirnctor Krunch, Wesl Mldlands Ststblks: Headline Statists'GS: No. of young Ftople.. 36412024.. 415) No. of sessions.. 4,00412024: 4.162) 11 year5 and under. 33%12024: 34%) 12-15 years 440/0 {2024'. 33%) 16 year & over 23% (2024.. 33%) Gender. Male 67%12024.' 59°/01 Female 320h (2024.. 41%) Other 1%12024: 0%) Ethnlfy.. ite British 51 %12024.. 45%) Dual Heritage 14% {2024= 9%) Other 10% {2024'. 14Qkl Black African 6'%12024: 5%) Black Caribbean 6%12024.' 5%) Indian 4%12024.. 4Qkl Pakistsni 30 (2024.. 8%) rte Other 2%12024'. 3%) Prefer not to gay 1 Dh12024. 3QA) Deifina's Story 'My name is Delfina Thomas-Da R(xha. l am 22 years old and was bom in Bimiingham. During my early chlklhood. my parents separ8ted, and I grew up in a singlewt household wth my motherand older brother. At the age of four, a thild protecti order prevented my ntherfroM aving Birmingham with my brother and me. At the same time, she was due to begin her Masterfs degree at Cardiff University. As a result. she had no choits but to place us in the care of my aunt. with vAM I lived untsl the age of seven. After Ihree years, I moved into my grandmoths care until I was nine years old. Unfortunatety, she suffered a severe stroke. which resuw In my brother and n rernIng to live wth our nv)ther in 2012.
KrunGh UK Report of thg Trustees Icontlnued) My exwlence of priThry schcd YRS largety wsibve. l enjoyed lessons, residential trips. and taking part in sports such as foM)tball, running and basketball. Although the pastoral team supported me at time5 due to my complex family circurnstances. these challenges dKI rt)t overshadow my overall enjoywent of prlmary schiJ)l. My transition inlo secondary school marked a signthnt tuming pJinL My haVur began to deteriorate, and by the end ofKey Stsge 4,1 had attended overten different schools. I dkl not complete my GCSE'8. as betsveen the ages of 13 and 171 was criminally exploited and forced into selling drugs. In 2020. while studying at sixth form colge. a proactNe safeguarding practitioner referred Th to Krunch. Initialty, I was resistant, as muRiple agencies previously attempted to work ¥th without SUGGess. However, my experience with Krunch was profDundty different Through consistent mentoring, I developed self-awareness around my thought processes, emotions and behaviours. I began to understand that the experiences I had been exposed to wer8 not normal, norwere th8y my fault. My weekly sessions wrth my mentor had a lasting and transftiVe impact on my ouuook and aspirations. Setting reIStiC weekly goals and revwing them regularty helped me t4Jild Structure, accountability and confpdence in my ture. Krunch also supported me with my universty personal stateffEnL Wthout their 9uhdaTice and encouragement, I would not have felt motivated or capable of applying to unNersty. Being 8¢tEpted into higher edUcatn remains one of my greatest achievemenls trj date and marked a pivotal moment in redefi'ning my future. Krunch did notjusl support me during a difficult period., they helFed me bele in myself, reclaim my direction, and envision a fure beyond survival. I will always hobJ deep gratittjde for the unwavering belief, patience and liffrehanglng support they gave me - support that ftsndamentalty aered the course of Ilfe.. Krnnch, South Ylest: This year at Krunch South West has been marked by erErgy, growlh and deeFer collatroration, wth our work expanding rapidly to meet the needs of young peo and the wider communty. It has tNly been a year of meaningfvl progress and impactful chaNJe. Across youth clubs, schools and the wider community. offer expanded significantly. Detached sessions with DORIS the mobile youth bus: alongside programmes such as the accredited babysitting course. DJ workshops, our new ntoring mcdel and the Real ResFect curTluM all contributed to F4)sitwe behavh)ur Ghange, improved wellbeing and stronger partnerships with education and support services. We broadened our holiday provision across Iwo counties and launched UnKiue, a dedicated LGBTQ+ supwt group. Meanwhile, Ihe Pod (x)ntinued to grow as a safe, ski118-tsu8ed hub for y(ng people al the heart of the communty. Momentum around the Thombury Skate Park redevelopment also ac(Elerated 2s we e818blished Thornbury Skate Park CIC. Through barists training. yixth leadership and co-designing the new pBrt(, young people look centre stage- shaping opporbJnitEs, buikling c0nfthnc and influencing projeets that reflect their voice. Wlh my new job title as Centre Director. I have realty enjoyed continuing to shape the direction of Krunch UK, and l am immensely proud of what our young people aNI team have ach*ved. l am also deeply grateful to our partners and fijndern whose support makes this work pc6sible. It has been a joy to see the irnp we c4n create together. Penny Baker. South Wast cen Dlrector
Krunch UK Report of the Trustees {contlnued) Krunch, South West: Headline Statistics: No. of young Feople.. 53712024: 5121 No. of sessions.. 550 {2024-. 335) No. of attendances.. 4.S4JO12D24: 5.095) 125 years 6% (2024.. 5%) 13-18 years 56%12024'. 52%) 12 years 34% (2024.. 42%) Other l undiScSed 4%12024. 2%) Female49% {2024'. 50%) Male 50% {2024.' 49%> Other 1% {2024: 1 %) Elhnicity.. ite British 78% Undisclosed 13% Dud heritage 4% IAhite other 20 Chinese 10/0 Astan other 1 % Indian 0.5% BlaGk AfrIn 0.5% Phoebe's Story Phoebe has bn a regular at our Thornry Youth Club for four years. Arriving atjust 12. she quickly grew in confidence and seLf-esteem through suprthNe relationships with Krunch youth Workers and the chan(E to gel stuck into positwe a¢tivities, and she s(xJn joined our Junky Volunteer Programme to help out at S8Ssions. Phoebe quklY became a firm favourite wrth younger y¢xJth dub Membe thanks to her gende, caring approach, and her commrtment made a real impact on tt)e quality ofour youth work. This year, we were thrilled to offer Phoebe a paid Supwrt Youth Vlorker role. which she has embraced with eneryy and enthusiasm. Her story is a brilliant example of what happens when young people are supported, encouraged and given space to lead, and we are absolutely ddKdhted to have hei on the kam. Phoeb& says.. 'The first thing I rementhr about lMIng to Krunch was the supr¥ytive and frMdly atn•)sphere. I was really nervous at first, eSpIalty after COVID as I hadn't been interacting with many peop my age. But the youth workers immediately welcomed me, asking questions, inlToducing me to everyone, and getting me inVoed in games like Just Dance. l instanlly fe mfOrtable al like I tEkMged. I have gained so rnuch from coming to Krunch. I was very timid when l ffirstloined, butth the support of youth workers, I have gained Confiden and found my ¥0 Ihat I bsl due to bullying in my earfy years of secondary school and ¢an now speak in front of people. which I nevei believed I could do. Krunch has helFd me be my authents'c self without fear of judgment.
Krunch UK Report of the Trustees l¢ontinued) Volunteering and now working as a support youih worker at Krunch has been arrozing. I started volunteering to gain experience for the future and for my Bronze DofE, bul it has taught me so muGh more. I've leamed how to manage a busy environment, keep everyone safe, lead activilies and build professional relationships. I've been pushed out of my comfort zone, gaining skills and o)nfiderKe I didn't think were pKsssible. Now, I feel I can make a difference in young Fe0.$ lives Ihe vray the youth workers once did for me. My hope is that young Peop loday feel safe and supported at youth clubs, firKI a sense of bek)nging, and have opportunities to explore what they enjoy. I believ8 youth work is imrx)rtant uSe it helps young people find their voice, gain confidence. and create memoiies they'll cherBh forever.. Tnmtees ststement regardlng a¢hlevemonts durfrw th• year. On behalf of the Trustees of Krunch UK. l am delighted to share some inspiring stories, posilive news and key IMpt from the past year. It has been a year of roimaglning and transition- a season that has strengthened our found8tlons and darified cmjr purpose. In July 2024. we rnarked the end of an era as our founder and long-slanding CEO, Jon Gran( stepped down after 25 years at the helm. Rather than simpty filling this role. we tc(Jk the opportunity lo reimagine Krunch UK'8 structure. We now OFerate through vibrant ar)d distinct centres- Krunch West Midlands and Krunch sOh West- led by Centre Directors Mark Cavell and Penny Baker. Mark and Penny have Shown outstanding leadership and d&JK8tson, workn'ng dosely vrith trustees to establish this new model. At the heart of everything we do is their unwavering commitrnenl to supporbng children and young people, which inspires us all. Both cenlres have gone from Stre to strength, and we invrte you to read more about their impact in the flon9 pages. This year also proted refflection on our identity and ftrture direction. Together, we devekp&l 8 neWed mlssion statement and three clear stratsglc ambilion5. anch¢xed by cr unchanged core values of Hospitallty, Inclu61on 8fKI Community. We also experien( chgnge within ourTrustee ty. Our long-serving trustee Laura Nott steppod down after 12 years of dedicated service. and we warmty wekx)med Cath K&ist as a new trustee. We extend heartfelt thanks to Laurd for her ySdom. faithfulness and encouragement, whth have shaped Krunch UK in countless ways. Al the heart of this rep)rt are the In¢r¢dibl¢ chlldren and young people we have the prwi*e of serving - each with theiroym Story, challenges, strenglhs and p)tential. Every interaction, be il a mentoring conversation or youth club session, is driven by our belf in the value and tM)tential of each young person and our desire to see them Ihrive. We hope thi5 report encourages and inspires you as you see the impact of Krurh UK. None oflhis would be possible without the support and generosity of our rA)mmunty. our funder5 and our cximmitted staff. mentors 8nd youth workers, whose dedication brings our mission to lrfe every day. Thank you for standing with us as we move f0Thr with confidence. ambitK)n arKJ renewed viston.
Kwnch UK Report of thg TTUStee6 (¢ontlnuod) Flnanclal rnvlgw Finan¢lal posltlon During the year the Charrty had incom8 of £599,275 (2024: £526.863) and expenditure of £587,39212024'. £572,737). The charity received grants from a number of insts'tutK)ns lotalling £269,93712024: £231,236). A full breakdown of grants can be seen in the 'Movenkrt in funds, note to the COUnts - see 'lncoming resources, under the heading 'Restricted fvnds.. At lh8 year en¢J the charty had total reserves of £175,505 (2024: £163.622) to cary foryrard. This includ&J £101.877 (2024.. £77,771) of unrestrict8J fijnds ft)I the respethe years. Re8erveg policy The general fund is derived from unrestrthd funds that have not tr£en desvJnated for a sp1¢ use. Other unrestricted funds are held for the deltvery of $Fe¢lf services in furtheiance of ihe Charty's objectNies. Restricted ndS are held for specffic expenditure as agreed with the funding providers. At the balance sheet date this amounted to a balance of £73,628 (2024.. £85.851) arKI suffKient resources were held in an appropriate form to enabte eath fund to be applied in acx))rdance with their restn"CtMs. Atthe year end, there were no restricted furKls in defictL Whilst th8 Trustees are aiming for the general fur to be at a Ve1 of betsveen 3 rTh)nths and 6 months of forecasted exFenditure, it is the polity of the charity that availabk reserves, defined as the general ftjnd less the net bcM)k value of unrestricted fLxed assets. must be kept at a e1. not less than .25% (three months) of fOrasted expendbture for the next 12 n))nths minus 25% (3 months) of confied income for the next 12 mnths., and not exceeding 'S0%16 months) of forecasted expendtiure frx the next 12 ffnthS., This will help to ensure Ihe f nanGial viatslity and safeguard the continuity of the Charty. The Trustees and management have therefore cakulated the required level of avaiiable reserves al the balance sheet date, based upon forecasts for the next finanoal year. should be befvn £63,979 and £305,647. Avai18ble reserves at the balance sheet date of £99,817 (2024: £73,868} were deemed to be at satisfactory ve1. The Trustees and management of the Charity are pleawj that the level of reserves enabled the contlnulng operation of services during the year despile ongoing constraints in the fvnding environment for local authorities. Strategies lo improve the financial resilience of Krunch are being pursued, as described in the 'FUre Plans. section telow. Prfnclpal funding sources Th8 Charity recewed the majority of its luThJing frY)m grants and o)ntra¢ts Main wilh Local Authority departments, schooL8 and similar agencies. Expenditure during the year enabled the provision arKI support of Se1, as detai in the previous section "Activities for achieving objectives." which suPFed the key obieclives of Kwnch UK.
10 Krnn¢h UK Report of the TNste8s {contlnued) Plans for future perlods This list outlines our ongoing key thus areas.. Universal Provision.. PrDviding universal Serv for all children and young peop. Targeted Setvices.. Designing and delbvering targeted SeICeS for children and young people in need of additional support. Team Development. Investing in a well-trained and effINe team who understand and outs¥ork Krunch UK'S value and ethos, making team wellbeing a priority. Preventative Interventions.. Developing and SUPFQrting eaty hdp and positive interventions that holp children, young people aThJ faMilS )lourish. Needs-Led Services.. Continuously refining and developing services tjased on the needs and feedback of children, young people, their families and partner organtsations. Redung Invoement in VIOnCe arKI cri. Developing prcgrammesainEd at reducing involvement in and the impact of youth Violen and crinE. Educational Engagernent.. Promoting engagement in educath)n. Respect and Boundaries.. Expanding serv$ that emphasise respect and perBoll81 boundaries. Participation.. Involving children and young Fwile in decÈsion making and th8 design and delivery of Krunch UK seNices. Advocacy and Involvement Advocating for and Invo1ng children and young Feople in local, regional and national network3 and fonjms. Volunteering.. Providing vdunteering cpr4Jrtunities for young peopb andlor communty rnber5. Communty Connection.. Creating Opportunities for Krunch UK and childfen and young people to nnect with and partipate in the wider c4)mmunity. Partnerships.. ColLqborating wilh statutory and third sector partners. Effective Safeguarding and Child Protection.. PrK)ritsng a high slandard of safeguarding and child protection through robust pc4icies and well-bained stsff. Governan arKI PoIleS.. maintaini robust and diligent governance, policies and processes. Financial Management Implernnting transparent and respjnsible financial management systems. In line with these focus areas, Krunch will continLJe to expand its offer to young people over the coming year in line wh current levant needs in the h)calrties in which we are working. In addition to the Continuation of activities undertaken in the past year, significant developrnents planned over the coming year include.. Exph)ring the establishment ofa counselling Ser£ at KruThth West Midlands. Expansion of mentoring services at Krunch South West Due to the ongoing challenges in Ihe fijnding environment of h)¢al authorilies. KrunGh will (x)ntinue to pursue alteTnative ful1ng streams thal are availatAe to comthment the funding receNed through Local Authortty departments, schools and other 8XiSting partners. The Charity is w)b'nuing to pursue grant opportunities spectfically aimed at the funding of 'core costs,, whilst developing a strategic funding sttategy, lo improve the rinancial sustainability of Krun¢h. Kmnch wll 8ctively look to increase the number of Trustees that it has in pla(£ and continue its VIeW of governanGe arrdngernents which aims to ensure the ongoing health of Krunch as an organisation.
11 Krunch UK Roport of the Trustee6 continued) Structur9> govomance and manag•mgnt Governlng documont The Gh8fity is controlled by it5 governing dcumen( a deed of trust and constitutes a limited company. limited by guatantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2(Xb. The Trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company Lgw. aThJ who served during the year and up to the dats of gnatUre of the financial stalements were". PTBall L M Nott (resigned 31 July 2025) J D P Spafford G J Keast (appointed 25 Aprfl 2025> Recrultment. appolntmenl Inductlon and trnlnlng of now trustees Ttustees are recruited from the Charity's existing netsvork of C•)nlacts. The Board seeks lo Klentify potential trustees who complement the existing members of Ihe Board, ensuring a brDad range of relevant sknlls and experien are retained. After an expression of interest has been received a Krunch UK Trustee pack is sent to a potential trusiee which includes the following.. Trustee RecNiimenl Letter. expLgining bnjad ex[tiOnS. Statement of purpose for the Board. Duties and responsibilities of a Trustee, induding Code of conduct Trustee Applicats'on Fom. Upon receipt of a fr)mal 'Trustee App1*)n Forn,, wtential trustees are consTrdered by the Board and following receipt of references a meeting wlh the Chair and ts kN)tenb'al trustee will k arranged. Following approval by the Board, proposed trustees are sent a written confimiation of their invitation to serve as a trustee, and asked to sign to confirm their agreement to serve as a trustee. New tnjstees are also gNen a Charity Commission bet explaining their duiies and responsibilities. NSPCC safeguarding training and other relevant training will be undertaken based on existing training around subject areas including Data Protection, Equality & Diversty. Relationships wlth relatod parties During the year Mrs E Ball. wife of Mr P Ball, Was paTrd £11.14612024: £6,453) by the Charity for operational support and direct delivery work undertaken. At the baL4n sheet dale, nothing was owed by Ihe charity to Mrs E Ball.
12 KNnch UK Report of the Truste•8 (contlnuod) REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Re9tster8d Company number 05364024 (England and Wales) Reglstered Charity number 1114961 Reglst•rèd offlce Sandwell Christian Centre Langley Crescent Oklbury Wesl Midlands B68 8RE Company Secretary J D P Spafford Indgpendenl Examlner M C K Smrth FCCA Ike$ Tranter & Co Limited Charted Accountants 8rook House Moss Grove Kingswinford West Midlands DY6 gHS Banker8 Lloyds TSB p 776 Hagley Road West Oldbury West Midlands B68 OPJ Centre Dlroctorn P Baker M Cavell This report has been prepared in accordance with the speckal provis$ of Part 15 of the Companies Act 20C6 relating to small wmpanies. Approved by ord&r of the Board of Twstees on 28 April 2026 and swned on its behalf by.. The Trustees, Rep approved by the Board 0fTw8ts. J D P Spafford Trustse
13 Indepondent Examingrfs Report to the Trustses of Krunch UK I report to the Charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for Ihe year ended 31 Juty 2025 which are setouton pages 14- 29. Responslbilltles and Bas18 Ot Report As the Charity's TnteeS of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of Ix)mnY lawl yc4J are responsible for the preparalvjn of the accounts in a(#))rd8n wilh the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 AGY). Having satisfi.ed myself that the accotjnts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I repcrt in reSct of my examination of your Charitable Company's accounts as carried out under sect'on 145 of the Charities Act 2011 {'the 2011 Ad). In carying out my examination I have folkjwed the DIreGtIr given by the Chartty Commi8Ston under seclM)n 145(5) (b) ofthe 2011 knt Independent Examinerfs Statement Since the Charity's gross Incon exceeded £250,IyX) your examiner must be a nHnber of a Ix)dy listed in seots'on 145 ofthe 2011 Act I confiryn that l am qualified to undertake the examinab.on because l am 8 member of the AssocIatn of Chartered Certified Accountants, which one of the listed bodS. I have completed my examination. l Gonfimi that no matter5 have to my attent in connection wrth th8 examinatn giving me cause to believe thal in any material resFecL accounts'ng records were not kept in accordan with seclK)n 386 of the Companies Act 2CK16; or the accounts do not acc(Y(I such records; or the accounts do not compty wilh the accounting requiremenls of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a'true and fr view whth not a m8tter considered as part of an independent examInatn". or the accounts have not been Fxepared vAth Ihe rrEthods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for a¢¢ountirrfJ and reporting by Charities lapplicable to Charities FKeparing th8ir aC(UnIS in accordan the Financial RewxtiThJ Standard applble in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). I have no concerns and have come across no other matter5 in ¢onnectDn with the examination to which attention shoukl be drawn in this Tepcrt in order to enable a proFer understanding (rf the accounts to be reached, C K Smlth FCCA Wilkes Tranter & Co Limited Chartered Aruuntants Brook House Moss Grove lQngswnford West Midlands DY6 9HS 28 April 2026
14 Kwnch UK statement of Financlal Activlti8s Ilncludlng Incomo •nd EXpendIre Account) for thg ygar ended 31 July 2025 Unrostricted Restrfct¢d Funds Funds 2025 2025 Unrsstrlctod Restrlcted Funds Funds 2024 2024 Total 2025 Total 2024 Income and •ndowrnonts from: tk)natKins and legacies Charitable aclivib'es other Irwme 2,710 325,687 269,937 272,647 325,687 941 3,739 290,444 1,354 231,326 235,065 290,444 1,354 Total In¢ome 329,338 269,937 599,275 295,537 231,326 526,863 Expenditure on: Raising ftjnds Charitable activitres 555 299,322 S55 S86,837 3,821 287.299 3,821 568,916 287,515 281,617 Totsl axpendfturfj 299,877 287,515 587,392 291,120 281,617 572,737 Transfers tsVeen frjnds 16 5.355 (S:355) 177 1177) Total eXndIture and transfers 305,232 282.160 587.392 291,297 281.440 572,737 Net In¢omellexp¢nditure) and Movement In funds 24,106 112,223) 11,883 4,240 {50,1141 {45,8741 Recon¢lllatlon ol funds: Fund balances al 1 August 2024 77.771 85,851 163.622 73.531 135,965 209,4 Fund balance5 at 31 July 2025 101,877 73.628 175,505 77.771 85,851 163,622 The statement of finan(?al actNities indudes all gains and k)&ses reed in the year. All inccrfne and expenditure derive from continuing actsvits"es. The notes on pages 17 to 27 forn part ofthege finarrial statements.
15 KNnch UK Balance Sheet at 31 Juty 2025 2026 2024 Flxed assets Tangible assets 13 48,670 61,557 Curr•nt assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 14 60.612 105,586 60,690 83,387 166.198 144,077 Credltors (amounts falling due wlthin onè year) 15 39,363 42,012 Net current as8et8 126,835 lo2,[5 Net assfrts 175,505 163,622 The Funds of tho Charfty: Restriclod funds 16 73.628 85,851 Unrestrlcted funds UnreStricj income funds 17 101.877 77,771 Total Charity funds 175,505 163,622 The notes on pages 17 to 27 fOn an integral part ofthese financial staterfftnts.
18 Krun¢h UK Balance Sheet at 31 July 2025 (¢ontlnu¢d) The Charitsble company is enlilled to the exemption from ihe audit requIrent rx)ntained in section 477 of the Companies Act 20CE, for the year ended 31 Juty 2025. The members h8ve not required the coryyany to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476. The trustees acknOWlJge their resnbIlItses for {al ensuring that the charilable company keeps lUnting records that Clp with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companie3 Act 2006 and {bl preparing financial statement5 whh grve a true and frdir of the stat8 of affairs of the Charitsble company as at the end of each financial year and of Tts surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordan with the requIrents of Se¢tions 394 and 395 and which olhepmse ¢omply with the requiren*nts of the Companies Act 20 relab'ng to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company. These financial statements hav8 been prepared in OrdanCe wth the provision8 applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies reginp. The finanGial $taterrEnts were approved by the TteeS on 28 Ayil 2026 J D P Spafford Trustee Company registration number 05364024 (Engknd and Wales)
17 Krunch UK Not05 to the Financlal Ststements for the year endgd 31 Jufy 2025 Accountlng policies Charfty Inforniation Krunch UK is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registsred office is Sandwell Christian Centre. Langley cren[ Oklbury. West Midlands B68 8RE. 1,1 ACCOUnng conventbon The financial statements of the Charilable compary, which is a put b8n8fil enlty under FRS 102, have been prepared in )rdance with the Charities SORP IFRS 102) 'A¢c4)unting and Reporting by Charities.. St8lement of Recomiended applicable to charib'es pparIng their accounts in accordance with the Financial ReF(Srting Standard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102118ffectNe 1 January 2019), Finarrial ReForbng Standard 102 Tre Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of IreL4nd' and the Companies Act 2Crf)8. The financial statements have been prepared under the histrxical cost c¥3nvention. The financial statements are pPared in 51ertir¥J, whh is the functional cyjirency of the Charity. Monetary amounts in these finanaal statents are rounded to the rrest £. .1.2 Charitable funds . Unrestricted funds can be used in a)anC8 with the chaiitabie objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted fvnds can only be usgj for PartUlar restricted purposes within the objects of the Charity. Restrictions arise when speufied by the donororwhen fundsare raised for particuL8r restricted purposes. 1.3 Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial A(wti"e5 On the Charity has enlitlemenl lo the nds, it is probable that the Inco will be 1Ved and the arUnt can be measured reliab. Income from setvre level tyte agreements are recogni%ed as the Servi is performed. Income from grants with performance relat&J Condin8 are recognised to the extent that the performance related condiiions have been meL Ino)n from grants not subject to perfOrrnan( related Cndrtn5 are recognised when the Charity brneS entitled lo the grant 1.4 Expendlture Liabilities are re(nISed as expendibjre as scon as there is a legal or constructNe oblwJatlon committing the Charity to that expendrture. it is Probab that a transfer of econom benefits wll be required in settlement and the amount of the obliJation Can be measured reliabty. Expenditure is accounted for on an accru81s basis and has been classifie(1 under headings Ihat aggregate all costs rekiled to the category. Where cost5 cannot diredy attributed lo particular headings they have been albcated to activities on a basis consistent with the use ot resource5.
18 Krnnch UK Not&s to the Flnancial Ststements for the year ended 31 Juty 2025 (¢ontinued} A¢¢ounllng policie8 - o)ntinued 1.5 Tanglblg fixed a88ets Tangible fixed assets under the cost nTr)Jel are stated at historical cost less accumulated dePreall0 and any aGGumul?ted impaient bsses. HislorKal cst indudes expenditure that is direGUy attributable to bringing the asset to the kation and (j)ndin necessary for it to be capable of op8rats.ng in the manner Intered by management. The Charity adds lo the carying amount of an item of fixed assets the cost of rèplacing part of such an item when the cost is in¢Lrrred. rf the replacenEnt part is expected to provide incremental future beneffts to the charity. The carying amount of the rep1 part is dereccgnised. Repairs and maintenance are chaTged lo Statement of Financial Aclivtbe5 duting the period in whh they are Incu[d. Depreciation 1$ charged so a5 to all(ale the c05t of the assets less their residual value over thelr estimaled usefvl INes. Depreciation is prowded on the folkxviThJ basis: Improvements to proFerty ant and machinery Fixtures and fittings Motor vehides 10% 25% 25% 25.% straight line straight line. straight line teducing baknee The assets, residual values. useful INes and depreCtiOn methods are reviewed, and adjusted prospeclively rf appropriate. or rf there bs an indtsb'on of a stgnifr3nt change Sin the last repoiting dgte. Gains and losses on disposals are detennined by (Mparing the woceeds with the c¥rrying amount and are recognised in the Statement of FinarKial Activilies. 1.6 Taxation The Charity 18 exempt from rx)rporation tax on its charitable thrties. 1.7 Relirgrnent beneffts Pension costs aThl other post-rolivement beneffts The charitable company operates a defined pension scheme. C0ntribLrtnS payable io the charitable company's Pell0n scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate and are allocated against unrestn.cted funds. 1.8 Redundancy costs Redundancy costs are charged to the Statement of Financial Activilies in the period to which th8y were incurred and are Incorpated in wages exF*ndiiure.
19 KNnch UK Notes to the Flnancial Stateme for the yurendgd 31 July 2025 (continued) Critical accountlng estlmat8s and Judgem Critical accountlng ludgèm•nts and key sources of estlmatlon uncortalnty Estimates and judgerrEnts are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factrirs, inclLKJing expectab.ons of fulure events that are believed lo be reasonable under the rcumstsnGes. Critical accountlng e8limatos and assumpllo The Charity makes estimates and a3sumptrons conceming fijture. The results'ng actounting estimates will, by definition, sddom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumplN)ns that have a significant risk of c8using a materFal ajlustnnt to the caryirKJ amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial p8r¥)d are ajdressed bekiw.. U8eful economic Iiv•s of tangible assets The annual depreckation charge for tangible assets is sensitNe to changes in the estimated useful econom lives and residual values of the assets. The useful economic lives and sIdUal values are re-assessed annualty. They are amended when necessary to reflt current eshmates, based on techrl031Cal advanmt, firtuTr investrnents, econonc utilisatKJn and the physKal ndItIon of the Donations and kngacles Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds Fund Funds 2025 2024 Donations and Gifts Grants 2.710 2,710 269,937 3,739 231,326 269,937 2.710 269.937 272.647 235,C65 Income from charltable acti¥itigs Unrnstrlcted UnMtrfcted funds funds 2025 2024 Personal Developnwnt Other income 180,189 124,040 Youthwork and communlty other incom& 109,870 77,071 Other Actlvltles other income 14,385 52,514 Post 16 other income 21.243 36.819 325,687 290.444
Krunch UK Notes lo the Financlal Slatsments for the year ended 31 Juty 2025 (continued) Other Income Unrestrlcted Unroslricted funds fund8 202S 2024 Other incoming resources 941 1,354 Expènditure on ralslng funds Unrestricted Unrestrlded funds funds 2025 2024 Fundrdlslng and publlclty other fundraising (xssts $55 3,821 Expenditure on charitable activili8s Charltable ctivilies 2025 Charftable actlvltles 2024 Direct costs Staff costs DepreatiOn and impairment Accreditation costs Workshop and &tivity costs Travel expenses 246,973 13,837 4,236 33,020 4,642 257,120 15,808 1.546 35,280 31Y2,708 309,754 Sharts of support and govemance costs (see Note 8) Support 284,129 259.162 586,837 568.916 Anatysis by fund Unrestrcted funds Restricted fvnds 299,322 287,515 287.299 281,617 586,837 568,916
21 Krnnch UK Notes to the Flnancial Slatemènts for the year ondgd 31 July 2024 ItoTrtlnued) Support costs allocatfjd to activitles 2025 2024 Staff costs Rent Insurance ght and heat Telephone Postage and stallonery Motor expenses Sundries Repairs and maintenar8 Travel expenses Computer costs Bank charges Accountsncy and related c¥)sts Legal and professional cost Training costs Governance costs 186,260 13.285 5,051 12,571 6.275 5,519 2,060 10,247 5,989 193 166,479 13,545 4,7n I3,22 6.697 6.639 4.100 9,791 3,561 1,583 8,058 485 9,606 2,033 2,533 6,073 538 11,924 5,366 925 11,238 284,129 259,162 Anaty8ed betweon Management 284.129 259,162 Government Costs comprlse 2025 2024 Govemance review consultant Impxt report Independent examinerfs report Coaching 8,968 1,676 3,023 2,100 594 11,238 6.073 Tw8tee8 Trustees. remuneratlon and benefft8 During the year the Chartty was provided with manennI accounting servic*s totalling £8,88012024'. £8,880) by 70x7 Accountancy Limited, a (x)mpany in which Mr J Spafford is a director. At the balance sheet date £Nil (2024.. £1,480) had beer) pgid on account to 70x7 Accourrtancy Limited. Trustees. expenses No trustees. expenses were paid for the year ended 31 JU 202512024.. Nil).
22 Krnnch UK Notes to the Flnanclal Statèments for the year ended 31 Juty 2025 {Gontinued) 10 Ernployee6 The average monthly number of en¥)k)yees during the yearwas.. 2025 Number 2024 Number Management and adnNn Direct delivery 20 19 Total 26 25 Employmènt costs 2025 2024 Wag8s and salaries Social security costs other pension costs 402,621 22,780 7,832 393,030 22,935 7,634 Totsl 433,233 423,599 12 Taxallon The Charity is exempt from taxation on its actsvit b&ause all its income is applied for charitable purpos8S.
Krunch UK Notes lo the Flnanclal Statements forthe year endod 31 Juty 2025 Icontlnued) 13 Tangibh Fixed Asset8 Fveehold land Plant and Fixture8 and Motor and bulldlng5 equipment fittlngs vehicles Tolal Cost At 1 August 2U24 Addtti'ons 80,8r 22,052 36,613 950 1,999 141,470 950 At 31 Juty 2025 80,806 22,052 37,563 1,999 142,420 Depreclallon and Impairmenl At 1 August 2024 Depreciation charg&1 in the year 32,022 8.081 19.139 26,865 4,262 1,887 28 79.913 13.837 At 31 July 2025 40.103 20.605 31,127 1,915 93,750 Carrying amount At 31 Juty 2025 40,703 1,447 6,436 48.670 Al 31 Juty 2024 48,784 2,913 9,748 112 61,557 14 Debtor6 2025 2024 Trade debtors Prepayments and &crued inc<M 18.819 41,793 28,408 32,282 60,612 60,690 15 CTgdltors (amount8 falling due lthin one year) 2025 2024 Trade creditors Other taxalKJn and s81 se¢uiity Olher ¢redilors A¢¢ruals and deferred income 2,725 7,388 23 29.227 8,726 6,583 1,558 25,145 39.363 42,012
24 Krunch UK Notss to the Financial Statements for the year wmled 31 July 2025 (conllnuod) 18 Reslrlcted funds The restricted funds of the charity comprEe the unexpwthd balance5 of donations and grants held on trust subj&t to SpefiC conditiOll5 by donor5 as to hthv they may te used. At 1 Aug Incoming Resourcgs 2024 resou5 expendod Transfarn At 31 July 2025 Armstron Group Berkley Youth Group Communty Fund (Lottery) Dudley 628 Eady Help VCS co-ord 2.472 GIOUStersh1 City Council HAF 1,400 HUB Capital Fund The Screwfix Foundation Sandwell Community Safety Project Summerfest Skatepark SMBC CO Fund South Gk)ucestershir8 Council Sandwell YDUth Justice Service Thornbury VRU Thombury Fo¢JJ Bank Thombury Camival Thombury League of Friends Thornbury Lions The National Lottery Reaching Communities UK Youth (4421 1981 {20,0381 {11,980) 153,865) 12,98DI 110,7991 {1,0751 58 1,902 1,718 2,¢XIO 21.756 11,980 51.393 1.580 42,555 3.225 4,300 2,391 1,975 24,190 1,445 109 15.950 15.325 123,61n {1,865) 2,964 1,000 109 3.331 9,345 2,339 432 (5551 2,500 11,746 2,742 {15,119) {23,379) {30,712) {3,998} 1253} 5.653 3,800 251 {3001 (2,0001 {5551 8C 555 81,SCJ) 5,OJO 179,7461 (4,994) 1.754 2,096 2,090 85,851 269,937 {287.515) 5,355 73,628
25 Krunch UK Notgs to the Flnon¢l¥l statome for the year ondgd 31 July 2025 (continued) 16 Re8trlcted tund8- continued Previo Yoar. At 1 Aug Incoming Re8our¢es 2023 fvsources oxponded Trdll8fers At31 July 2024 AGtNe Stroud Community Fund (Lottery) Dudley 628 Early Help VCS co-ord Gloucestershire City Council HAF HUB C8pth81 Fund Magnox Natwest Thrive Project Onestop Vvesport The Screwfix F¢)undation Sandwell Community Safety Project Summerfest SMBC Core Fund South Gloucestershire Counol 18,119 Sandwell Youth justi Servmx Thombury VRU Thombury Food Bank Thombury Carnival Thombury League of Friends Thombury Lions UK Youth 636 28,469 11,638 81,660 2,800 1636) 141.6751 111,6381 198,799) (1,41)0) {13,523) {489} (3,C()O} {250} (5,9581 13,465 (259) 19,613 {21 2,472 1,400 53,354 65,627 1,250 250 5,958 4.300 2,337 25,613 1,975 15,orx) 19,030 24,705 {25,559) 2,391 1,975 2,500 11,746 2.742 630 251 (15.000} (25:402} (21.963) 13,800) 11,5511 11,9501 14,3311 15001 {4,193) (1) 3,480 1.950 1.480 5,lJ)O 1813) 2,090 135, 231,326 (281.617) 177 85,851 Armstron Arts Group Bemey Youth Group Communty Fund (Lottery) Dudley 628 Eady Help VCS Co-ordinator Gloucestershire City Council HAF HUB Capital Fund Youlhwort( activlbes Youlhwork thtbes Youlhwork tltieS Mentoring *ivities C(trordination of earfy help services in Sandwell Youthwork acknvttjes (holiday p)vISnI Catal costs in connecbon wth The POD., formedy referred to as'HUB Improvemenls to toilet Tracilities Mentoring activities Youthw0 NItIeS and asscKiabJ costs of'summerfesr Skatepark improvements Core overhead costs. induding salaries Mentoring activities Dethed youthwork activities FOCMJ and welfare projrammed Youthwork activities storage faulities and WIFI access Youbhwork activities The Screwfix Foundation Sandwell Communty Safety Project Summerfesl Skatepark SMBC Core FurKI Sandwell Youth Justice Serv Thornbury VRU Th(Knbury Food Bank Thornbury Camival Thornbury League of Fri8nds Thornbury Lions The National Lottery Reaching Communities UK Youth Core ovethead (x)sls, induding salaries DvJital indUOn Costs
Krunch UK Notes to the Flnan¢lal Stalement8 lor the year onded 31 July 2025 (contlnuedl 17 Unrestslctod funds The unrestsicted fvnd5 ofthe Charity comprise the unexpended balances ofdonations and grants which are not subject lo SlfiC conditions by donor5 aThJ grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated fvnds which have been set ashje out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purp0588. At 1 AUgt 2024 Incomlng resource6 Rosources expended At31 Juty 2025 General funds 77-.7.7J.- (305,2321 101.877 Provious Year. At 1 August 2023 Incomlng re60ur¢¢s At 31 Juty 2024 expended General funds 73,531 295,537 1291,2971 77,771 18 Analysis of net assets betn ndS Unrnstricted fund$ 2025 R05tricted funds 2025 Total 2025 Fund balan¢es at 31 July 2025 are roprfjsented by: Tangible assets Net current assets 2,060 99.817 46,610 27.018 48.670 126.835 101,877 73,628 175,505 Prevlous Yèar: Unrestflcted Restricted nds funds 2024 2024 Total 2024 Fund balanceg at 31 July 2024 are representad by: Tangible assets Nel Cu[nI assets 3,Ki3 73.868 57,654 28,197 61,557 102,065 77.771 85,851 163,622 19 Rglated party transactlons There were no other related paty trans&lions durirrfJ the year.
Krunch UK Nol8S to the Flnancial Statements for the year ended 31 Juty 2025 Itontinued) 20 Company Limlted By Guarantee Krunch UK a company limited by guarantee and does Th)t have share c*pitsl. Every member ofthe company undertakesto (x)ntribute such amount as may reqUred not exceeding £1 to the assets of the Charitab c%)mpany in the event of its bèing wound up while he or she is a member, orwlthin one year after he or she ceases to be a member. 21 Analysls ol chang88 In not fvnds The Charty had no rnaterial debt during the year.