YOUNG ANNUAL O;:;,,;;. REPORT PROJECT CHARrrY NUMBETr.118465 COMPANY NUMBER: 03066n4 YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT(WORKSHOP)
TABLE OF CONTENTS PAGES MESSAGE FROMTHE MANAGINGDIRECTOR ANDCHAIR VISION, MISSION & OBJECTIVES CASE STUDIES ANNUALSUMMARY CHARITY AND PROJECT UPDATES 8-11 PARTNERSHIPS&COLLABORATIONS 12 THANK YOUS 13 14-16 FINANCIALSUMMARY CHALLENGESANDRISKS 17 FUTUREOUTLOOK 18 CONTACT INFORMATION 19 MANAGEMENT REPORT 20
TABLEOF CONTENTS PAGES INDEPENDENT EXAMINER REPORT 22 STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES 23-24 BALANCESHEEr 25-27 CASH FLOW STATEMENT 28-29 NOTES TO THE CASH FLOWSTATEMENT 30 NOTES TO THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS 31-43
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT(WORKSHOP) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 MESSAGE FROM THE MANAGING DIRECTOR At Young Lewisham Project, we believe every young person deserves the chance to discover their strengths. build confidence and achieve their potential. Our workshops provide a safe. supportive and inspiring space where young people can learn practical skills, gain qualifications and grow as individuals. We are proud to work alongside schools, families and our community to create opportunities that truly change lives. It has been an exciting year of tightening up and developing our existing offer, we have been lucky enough to watch almost all of our young people succeed in many different areas of their lives and move on to new Ok)puiluiiilies. Our building is improving all the time, with great new work spaces for young people and the amazing support we get from our community, partnei"s and funders continues to grow. 441 ANNALUMELY MANAGING DIRECTOR MESSAGE FROM THE CHAIR OFTRUSTEES As trustees, we are committed to ensuring that Young Lewisham Project continues to provide hlgh-quallty opportunities for young people who need them most. We 8re proud of the way our staff and volunteers create a safe. supportive environment where young peoplo can learn new skills, gain qualifications, and build brighter futures. It is a privilege to witness the positive impact the project has on individuals, families. and the wider community, and we are excited about what we can achieve together In the year ahead. DRHUVESHAH CHAIR OFTRUSTEES
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT (WORKSHOP) REPORTOFTHE TRU5fEES FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 A4=. . VISION, MISSION & OBJECTIVES VISION A communlty where all young people have high levels of mental anij physical well being and a meaningful futijre ahead of them MISSION To support our young people to redlscover their self-worth and a new love lor learnlng. OBJECTIVES To provide a safe, inclusive environment offering young people enrichment and re-engagement opportunities through learning a range of skills and improving social connections and relationships. To provide young people with the opportunity of taking part in physical activlties not norrnally available to them, such as re51dential and off-site activities. To offer young people the opportunity of gainiiig accreditation and Improving their academic skills. To offer 8dvice, guidance and empower young people by encouraging them to take control of their lives and make positive decisions and enhance their futures. To support young people to return to education, training or gain ernployment. lo encourage young people to have a voice and become active and engaged stakeholders in their own corninunities.
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT (WORKSHOP) REPORTOFTHE TRUSTEES FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CASE STUDIES now16, has been coming lo us lor aiound three years, on and off. When he first allended, he didn't engage much and often spent hours spinning around on an office chair in the workshop. Over the last 18 months, however, Phil lour lutorl has done 8 lant8Stic job of engaging J-supporting him to successfully complete his Functional Skills in English and Maths. This year, J is now studying hard for his GCSES and higher-level Functional Skills. We've also worked closely wlth J on volunteering. where he has roally found his feet. learnt new skills, and become a huge asset to a number ol community and youth groups, including YLP. Looklng ahead, with strong collaboration between Joe's family. the SEN team, and YLP. we've developed 8 great programme lor this academic year lo help set him up lor the world of work. He has an exciting future aheadl G agod16 has bee.n allending the project and recently did work experience through YLP 8t a jewellers. Thi8 IS what the p(Irp.nls said lo us.. '1 just wanlvd to personally say a sinrpre 'ihank you, lor following up your link with DM and ryiaking Ihinqs happen lor G, This was such cl kind and generuiis act wo won't lor(Jet and an amazirig opportunity Ihk41 unfolded. G had a brillidnl timo just bcing Ilipre soaking it all up and also11 was lovely lo see him happily be wokcn up early pac.h morning. gpl up, gel out and travel into 'big' London. It's bpcn a Ilng lime sincp he's h8(J 8 daily routine ol a 'lhin lo havc lo do, and Il just shows il wg. lind the right 'lhing' he totally rlqcs to the &vent. I think he'll mmiss Il and he even Said ' I wonder il Ilip.y'd have me one day a wpek, last nigh. so we'll keep airyiing lo dirid a spot whei'e he can keop <leveloping and maybe can keep in touch wllh DMI 178 festivals, community events, school sessions, YOS goup) 46 young people attended our weekly workshops
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT(WORKSHOP) REPORTOFTHE TRUSTEES FOR THE YE4R ENDEO 31 MARCH 2025 SUMMARY The past year has been one of adaptation and consolidation. as we navigated a rapidly changing (&xtern81 environment marked by widespread CLJIS to schools and youth servlces. K•y Hlghllqhts SEND-Focu$od Provlslon 94% 01 participant8 h8d Identlfled SEND needs, with 45'A supported by EHCPS, OCN Out¢om•s Growth 4 Increased by 300%, showing clear impaLt and engagement. Smaller, Speelalist Group8 * Delivered by stall with wide experience of working wllh trauma, behavlour, and complex learnlng needs, N•w Communlty Spa¢? * Relocated the Lighthouse Project off-slle, reducing income slrateglcally below £500k lo acGvss more funders, We've rebullt referral networks, deepened rvlationshlp8 With SF.ND le8ms. and expanded partnerships - ensuring our most vulnerable young people continue to recelve tailored, practical. and vocational learning We havp also restruL'tured our slafflng and operational luncllons to sUPPOrt long-term sUStain8bilily. The d8parture of our f)Id chel in March 2024 and recrultment ol a new one has led us to Intpgr8te cooking into broader s8ssions as well as runnlng It as a stand-alone oller, At the same Ilme, we made the strategic declsion to make the Finance Manager rost redundant, oulsourclng thls function lo 88yond Profit to streamline back-olfice eosts and improve financial elficlency. Despit& a challenging landscape, YLP remains firmly commltted to high-quality delivery, flexible pr8clice, and meaningful outcomes for our young people. We enter the rnexl year with a rE)newed locus ori SEND provlslon, strengthened partnerships, and a more resillent operating model. 390 66/. Breakfast and hot lunches dellvered across the school term Attendance Rate
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT(WORKSHOP) REPORTOFTHE TRU%TEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARe.H 202S Signillcant org8nisatlonal growth enabled YLP to better meet increasing needs driven by the Cost-of-Llvlr)g crisis. Rising relerrals from schools, Pupil Referral Unlls, youth jusllce $efyi¢es, social care, leaving care l@ams, and other 81ternatlve education prowders. YLP'S hollstic approach-includlng motorcycle and blke maintenance, carpentry, digit81 media, musbc. gardening, Sports, cooklng. and art8-continues to Set It apart, with young people galning OCN aecreditatlon. Staff expansion.. recrullment ot addltion&l lull-time and part-time tutors, with 8 Behaviour Support rtsle to be f1118d, allowlng smaller groups, more engagement, and stronger Impact evldence. Enhanced creative provision wlth a muslc tutor three days a week and a full-time art and design tutDr, enabling growth In these programme areas. Thrlvin9 open-a¢cess aclivitles, including new sesslons. a kinshlp cookery project, a youth club night for children looked after, and plans for diglt81 ffledie, art-based actlvlties, 8nd an18-25s group. Buildlng Improvements underway, Including urgent works and a grant-funded kitchen refurbishment,, collaboration wlth Land Ald 8nd architects to redeslgn space usage. Conllnued capital lundraislng lo complete ongoing buildlng work and improve servlce delivery capacity. Growth ol The Lighthouse exclusions projèct, now with two full-time staff (soon a Ihlrdl, operating In three Schools and supported by strong momentum from the new local authority Early Help team. Overall progress.. YLP is better positioned with expanded staffing, Improved Infrastructure, and 8 forward-looklng strategy to support young people and families.
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECTIWORKSHOP) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR fHE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 PROJECT UPDATES BIKE MAINTENANCE CARPENTRY The bicycle workshop has been busy delivering sessions both at Kilmorle Road and elsewhere. The open access sessions continue to offer cycle Maintenance and riding skills to young people after school, ancl the reparation group reconditioned dozens ol bikes for people in our neighbourhood. Off site, we dellvered a brand new course lor students al a school in Bromley. We 8lso increased the nuiyiber of Dr Bike 8nd uutr8ach sessions on last year. As well as contlnuing our locus on road safely and cycle mainienanc6). we elso plan to conllriue deliverin9 011- site trlps. We have also dellvered Dr Sike at a number ol cornmunity events including Blythe Hill Festival, Brockley Max and 3 local primary school lairs, we also run a rogular school based spssion teachinq young people the baslcs of blke Inechanics and skllls lor 8alt> cycling This year In our Carpentry Workshop, we've taken parl in a wide range of creative and communily-locused projects. Hlghlights Include making Christmas decorations lor a community tree displayed in Sydenham and deslgning miniature wooden robots. A major ongoing project is the construction ol a portable bar th81 can be folded and taken into schools lo leach students about mocktails and rais@ awarenoss around alcohol misLlSe. We've also upcycled furniture found on the street. created a poster loi the Community Alcohol Partnership ICAPI to help reduce alcoholism among young ppoplè, and transformed our garden space by building a new bencli and carrying out mainlenance on existing ones. One ol the most popular activllies with our students has boen creating wood resir) art, which has given Ihpm the opportunity lo explore both cralismanship arid creativlty. 620 185 hours of one-to one Engllsh and Maths Functional skills tuition dplivprp.d OCN qualiflcations awarded Functional ddskillsUK OCN London
YOUNG LEWISFIAM PROJECT IWORKSHOPI REPORTOFTHETRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 KrlARCH 2025 PROJECT UPDATES MOTORCYCLE MECHANICS MUSIC PRODUCTION The students involved in Klotorbike mechanics have shown great improvement in achievir)g their accredilalion goals. The young people have taken part in rnultiple Irips learning lo ride fix pinpoint a problem that has occurred, giviiig them great insight into the world of Me¢h8nics. We have seen an increase in young people wanting to aiiend our music prodLJCtion course. throLJgh lailoring our course to suit the nèeds ol the group or individual young people have been ablè to produce muslc for EA games, cre8ted background and visual ellect sounds lor movie trailers as well as learning to holistically produce, mix their own music. The sludents h8ve been able lo explore different Career paths involved in mechanics by altending careor woi'ksliop5 and talking to othei staff in the figld whilst on Ilie molorbiko trip. We have also beon working on the Coinmunily AIcDhol Proj&cl parlnershlp, ere81ing niusic around alcohol use reduction in young poople 8nd moiilal ho<411h, young people have beefl invited lo perlnrm one ol Ihoir IraLks al the CAP Annual Rovipw al the House ol Commons. 84/. 92% yOLing people r@portod they've lecll'nt a iiew skill yoiin foLin people repoilpd they had a new enjoyi"neiit for leaning 10
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT(WORKSHOP) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 PROJECT UPDATES COOKING DIGITAL MEDIA Tl)e kitchen refurb was completed in 2023. we now have a lurictional, fit for purpose tr8ining kitchen where young pgople have been pioducing some amazing meals. fresh bread. desserts alongside a menu that the young pevple have pul together loaluring meals from acros5 the world, This part of oller has grown in popularity over the last year anol we iiow have a rogular cohnrl ol young chef% in riaining. "Ihrough the usè ol digital media, the yOLing people have created album covers to accon)pany their peers. musical tracks, a5 well as learning Iiow lo produce iidverlisemenls for a range ol different evpnls, such as concerts and outreaeh ovents. Young people have also created art pieces as parl ol building shoe box rooms and leai'ning how lo use the 3D printer, they have also made digili41 images ol their lavourite artlsl or hero GARDENING Our gardening workshc)ps oller young people the c'hance lo get hands-on experience with nature while devéloping practiL(Il skills and confidence. Young people learn how lo grow and e.are lor plants. maintain green spaces, and uiidprsldrid the importance of suslaitTrability ai)d eiivironmenl¢?I responsibility. Worl<ing loqether outdoors helps build teamwork, patieiice, and wellbeing. and there's always a great 8pnse of pride In seeing Ilie results of evoryono's hard work flourish. Whether it's planting vegetlcbles, designing flower beds, or maintaining our comiyiunity garden, these %e8sions are 8 rewarding way lo Icarn, connect. and make a positive impacL 11
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECTIWORKSHOPI REPORTOF THE fRVSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3.1 MARCH 2025 PARTNERSHIP & COLLABORATIONS A word f rom Kathy Tomlinson.Cole, Deputy Head teacher, New Woodlands School. As part ol our KS4 oller at New Woodlands School our pupils aiiend the Young Lewisham Project 1 day a week , The Project has provided our KS4 pupils with an invaluable opportunity lo develop practical skil's and confidence in a supporiive environiment, Through hanas-on experiènce In areas such as carpèntry. bliilding. electrics, plumbing. Inusic technoloqy and cooking. our pupils have not only discovered their individijal slrengihs, bul also gaiiied a Llear sonse ol diretslion loi 11)eir lulure. The project has been instrumental in preparing them lor post-16 pathways. equipping them with b()Ih rhe technical abilities and tho personal resilip.nce iièe(Jed lo siicceed In lurtlier education and Irairiing. N48ny ol our pupils have gone on lo secure Places on Vocdtional courses, demonslraling the lasting impact that the Young Lewisham Piojo.et hd$ had on their growth and aspiratlons. I i tsund a pl•c• thrt rnally show•d rm •' I tlllht attr •nd olth•iurvwl m• • plac• to ¢om• and unwM11sQ,, dp corn•toYLPth• thff lId0th•tr, I tsthto wpwtyou (Yowffj p•rnon R ,,' "I"yXS Parent's Feedback 'R M really enjoyed hertime with you all. ThankyoLI so much from us both for Inaking her feel so welcome. The project and workyou do there is fantastic foryoung people. R has gained fflore confi'dence, self esteem and knowledge with yourhelp. Thankyoul" 12
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT (WORKSHOP) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED31 MARCH 2025 Thank you to all our donors, funders and partners for your continued support We extend our heartFdtthanks to everyorE WIK) has suprorted the Proiectthrwgh donatioiis, fundraising, 8nd comimwty wts- ine.luding Propty Guardians, Tho GertThn Church Sydenham dnd *aff from the L(KKlon B0Ugh of Lev$119[ WIK) ran the L0ndC Marathon ftx u& Every conlribullon Wps us continue wrwork and make a meaning1 differ9n in the lives ofthe young ppIewe supporL We aro grateful far the support ol the Youth OffeThJing Serwe of the London Bcwugh of Lewsham, local schcnls, collegos, and our manyass(yJatesand referri41 agencies. We also thank our nderS - including Bemard sunley Fouiidation, L8L Mayors charity, Lewisharn Vial School, Mprckoiit Ta¥dor, Gath'eld Weston Foijndgtion, The Jack Pplchpy FoutKlalun, TFL Walkj'ng &Qcling Gruundworl I ho IronmurvJerCompany, Ihe Master ChoTrtable Foundalky), Groiinoknd< UK L&Q, TFL Glcling & Walkn FurQ, SkKKt Fiigland, Hcéley. Sir Willidin reMan Foundation, St Janies Place Fwndatlon. and Wllliam Ratcliffo-f(xtheirinvaluable suppoit. SFeci81 thankstothe Morri%tsns Foundation and the EIEaboth LoJacyFund lorlheirgerrO5lfy1Qward ourpremisos refijrbishment CAP war 025 CAP Awards 13
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT(WORKSHOP) REPORTOFTHETRUSTEES FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FINANCIALSUMMARY Unrestric ted RESTRI CTED TOTAL GENERAL RESTRICTED TOTAL Income £251,595 £274,817 £526,412 £307,042 £167,734 £474,n6 Expenditur £318.230 £316,577 £634,807 £299,503 £194,419 £493,982 Net Income -£66,635 -£41,760 -£108,395 £7,479 -£26.685 -£19,206 Thé Cliarily 15 actively seeking new incorne sources and expanding the individual referrals proqramrrie lo InLreaso unreslrictod lurids, as the restriLled funding niarkel reniains saturated arid higlily coinpelitive. Work continue.8 lo dgvelop now vocational pathways and iriiliatives lo broadeii the uller dnd attract additional referral Interest. The referrals catchment area 14 beirig widened, with p051tive ro5ults alreaily einerging. Stall dedication and the Strong support ol lunders, partners, and agencies continue to niativale and drive progress. Fundraising oflorts now include parlnoring with an pxtern81 agency lo reacl) new funding markets and engage moro prospective lundprs, young people, 8nd rplerral agencies. Increased lundr8isir)g hour5 are belng directed toward 8pecific. cost centres, including workshop supplles, equipment. ancl grants under £I0k. A refreshed fundraising strategy is boing developpd to improve visibillly and strengthen the organisatlon'5 brand. A 47/0 incrpase in referral rates is planned for the new financial year to allgn with competltor m8rket rates. rhe Charity aims lo transition toward a full cosl-recovery model, with annual price revlews lo keep pace wilh market Irer)ds. Work is undemay to secure bandod rates lor needs-led, person-cenlred services to Increase unr&stricled income, which has been used to ollset 8 £19.2k deliLil durlng Ihe review period. Strong relationships wlth existing lunders will be maintained through high-quality reporting and delivery ol agreed outcomes. 14
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT(WORKSFDP) REPORT OF THETRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FINANCIALSUMMARY The Charity Is exploring new funding markets, exp8fbding off-site seN(ce delivery, and developing new vocational Inltiatives wlthin its niche provision. Referral and pricing strategies will ¢ontSnue to be reviewèd in line wlth market developments and customer noeds. The Young Lewlsham Project remains committed to Its core values and unique approach,. trustees will review the reserves policy as part of ongolng financial monltoring. The organlsatlon conlinugs lo use resources efficiently, effectively, and economioally to maximlse benef1ts for young people. beneflclaries, and stakeholders. The facility remains responsive lo the needs ol referrers and young people, with stakeholder 8ngagemenl and partlcipatlon prioritlsed as new partnerships and activities are developed to strengthen ch8rltable impaet and relevance. R•$orv•¥ Pollcy In accordance with the Charity Commlssion's guidelines on reseNes {which mean funds that 8re unrestrlcted and neither designated for particular purposes nor held as fixed assets), the Young Lewlsham Proleot sats out below ils policy in re$t ol establishing and tnaintalnlng reserves, rhe M8nagement are of th8 opinlon Ih8t ideally the resetvps should be sufficient to cover three months essential stafflng and running costs, to ensure that all the 9roups run by the Project may continue wlth the mlnimum ol disruption or brought to a satlsfactory conclusion In the event ol enforced cash flow deficiencles whlch equate5 to no less than £30,000 15
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT{VVORKSHOP) REPORfoFTHE TRugfEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS Slgnlflcanl challenges and our r•spor*ses throughout 2024-25: d y0 t prOvI have impacted the capacity ol many of our long-standing relerial partneis. Our response.. we made deliberate decisions to reduce income below the ÉSOO,000 thrèshold. opening access to a wider range ol tunders that support sm811er and more specialist organisations. th rIn9ALl including the transltion lo outsourced finance via Beyond Profit, were key steps in maintaining our financial viability and flexlbilily. These measures allowed us to continue prioTltising frontline delivery dnd specialist stall lo support young people wlth SEND and EHCPS. QomRe16tlQnts.iJA8ldgllLkn We continue lo focus on growin9 unrestricted income through an increased 8nO more targeted referrals programme, Our prlcing model r)ow reflects the complexlty of needs and th8 individualised nature ol oijr work, and we are In the process ol developing banded referral rates lo roflecl varying levels of buppoit. whil TT, 16
YOIJNG LEWISHAM PROJECTIWORKSHOP) REPOFifoF THETRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CHALLENGESAND RISKS ke many youth organisatlons, YLP faces sector-wide pressures. These are being actively managed through strategic planning. staff developmont. and strong governance. Main Ch811enges Recruitment -> findlng staff with speclalist SEND expertise and resilience. Funding Cuts -* reduced referrals from bchools & local authoritie5. Aging Facilltles * ensuring our slle Is safe. compliant. and welcoming. Data & Compliance 4 ongoing CRM revQW to strengthen monitorlng and safeguarding. Our Response Prlorltlslng SEND-trained staff 8nd tr8uma-Inlormed practice Diversifying Income sources & partnershlps Strengthenlng staff Inductlon. trainlng. and retenkn'on Investlng in slte m81ntenance and complian Rocrultment, Findlng Indivldu&ls with the right blend of skills, experlence, and emotional resilience to work eiyeelively wilh young people many ol whom have complex needs, SEND. or EHCPS h8$ become Incre8singly difficult. The young people referred lo us often require consi51eni. Irauma-informed approaohes and highly adaptable support. As such, we are placing increased emphasls on.. Recruiting staff wlth specialist b8ckgrounds in SEND. youth work, or alternatlve edLJC8tion Providing ongolng tralnlng and supeNislon to ensure staff feel confident and supported in Ihèlr roles Strengthening our inductlon and retention processes to build a stable, skilled tearn Th• wlder fundlng •nvlronm•nt rem81n$ a con¢•rn. Cut8 to schools 8nd local authority budgets have reduced some traditional referr81 routes and placed added pressure on charitabl8 organisatlons to fill gaps In provislon. In response. we continue lo dlversify our income and partner$hips, particularly by seeklng cross-borough work and more sustsinable school fundlng arrangements. Sit• •nd l•¢llltlo$ fflalnt•nan¢• ¢ontlnu•i to be a koy con¥ld•ration. As our bullding ages and our dellvery becomes more speciallst. ensurlng that the environment remains safe, compliant. and fit for purpose requires careful plannlng and Investment. Bulldlng a robust monltoring, safoguarding and complianco 8y$t•mg r•malng ongolng. This includes our current review of CRM platforms to onsure we are collectin9. 8nalysSng anLY uslng dats effectively to support decision-maklng an(J evldencing outcomes. tin 17
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT(WORKSHOP) REPORT OFTHE TRugfEES FOR THE YE4R ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FUTURE OUTLOOK As we move Into 2025-26, our focus is on strengthening the sustainablllty and quality of our olfer. wh51e contlnuing to meet the complex needs of the young people we support. Our targets lor the coming year are shaped by both financial prudence and a commitment to meaningful, high-impact work. TRUSlk RFQ.RIJTIMENT CRM UPGRADE SCHOOL FUNDED REFERRALS eloaden exFertiinaJucalon, fnance, InclLthn, Ied exFerfenc8 ImrrEnta system that knprovesikn reFortiro Wk¥en reachto rElghtourf t)rOughS IMPROVE OUR FACII_ITIES ULN AC,CREDifATIONS BEING (:OST EFFEC:I-IVE Er6urewr building is safe, ¢Jynpligntand also a posthe and welcomtrQ space foryoung ContirxJe loexparKJ our vcrAtional Fy03rnMe4 with that a¥gn wath vocknnal p8thways rt karrwinterests. Strengthen c0ryvniYi placements tsibred SEND packages. li. 18
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJEcf(WORKSHOP) REPORTOFTHE TRUSTEES FOR THE VEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CONTACT US .4+., '.VY*,'14 YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT Phone 02082919771 Email info@younglewisham.org.uk Website ww.younglewisham.org.uk Address 124 Kilmorie Road, Forest Hill, London SE23 2SR 19
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YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT(WORKSHOP) CONTENTS OFTHE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Rknknwwgement The mwgenntcQMmrttee has c(1ctl g rewOfthe MIOrrkstQwhth the Pftwcl ISextJ)s1. Thig rs anrVjal.where apyowate, sfvs orprrxEYlures have estaiislvjtomllvJatethe r&ksthe Projectface& Akeydementin markggementofffnancL91 nskBthe settirKJofa reserve5FdryarKI tts wul¥wewtythe MarYagerntcCMrnrtt (see bd(M) Particul¥attenli(w has I{sed on non-th'Th9rual risksariwfrom fire, health and saf9tyoftheyc4Jng woye, bGlhwhll Prq's pmIseS IsFEuficallyin Iheworkshopareasl andwhilsl particpats'ng in off-site aTrJ festhmial acliviknes on safegU8rrthYJ. Reant insurance is mainlaned tocfftrciny Ikql•toprwtstaff and clnts1or1nCthnts atoff-&È events. REFERENCEANDADMINisfRATWE DEtALS Rg3L8tered Comtkqny numt 03066714 (En>a 8ndWalesl Rted Chtynurrtr 1118469 Reyster8Joffice 124 Kilrmrle Road Lonth)n SE232SR Tiustees D MAGreen (re9n&y 5 DMberS)241 Ms K MccTr)k Ms EVP(Mer D C B Tarling D Shah CcAmpanySJetsry MsYDodg lThJependent E¥amlner ark Panrtdge FCA Chart Hcuse LhYted ChateredAmntsnts 44Grand Parade Brighton EaSu&8ex BN29Q4 19 ikn*gè&S Apprwj ttyorderoflhe toard oftnjstees on_ ., sgnèd on ts behalfty. D Shah- Trustee 21
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT(WORKSHOP) REPORTOF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 IAARCH 2025 INDEPENDEMfEXAMINER'S REPORTTOTHETRusfEES OF YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT (WORKSHOP) Indewth)le¥4minerfs lppyttst Irusknolyoung Lewknm PtIw(k8hopI (the Compary) I repJttotheth9rftytNstson ry eyanNnalion oftlaccountsdiheCrywryftxlheyearended J mCh225. RespongLJ'litps and ofrepxt Asthechatyslwstee3 Oft¢pary{arK also ltsdlrectoisforihepurposes ofcompany lawlyou are resFonlble tstheparatn ofll accoLrts in anCeth the re1ments ofthe CLYnllEsACt2c[)o('trE 2CI%Actl Hamng sallshed mysellihai ltEaCntS¢heCOInFgrV8re rUIred k)teaudiied vnclfryP8rt16 oflhe 2WObaand wee1jI[ek)r irKperKlenl oKaminalk)i), I reFXjrtinrestnfmYeYfft'natK)n olpjrchariw's acrounls ascariiedoLrt(jnderSecil)14s ofthe Charilie8Act 2017 (the 2011 AL'I'I. Incarrwngoul myexaiiiination I ha f> Threctick glven byltrE CharitycnMl5sIn underSect1451Sl tt)) of the2011Act IndeenteXaminer,S 8tstnt Sincayourchantysgrtts Incomeexcled £25o,CWynThrnusti a rIterofa ILstèJ toty. I can ¢cnfirmthat l 8mwiilied to und8rtakaiheexaminaticn bause l am a nWtercli Instttuo1CfK•teredAC¢oun in Enyand and Waks,whlch is one oftho lisleNJ tx)Yie& I have lnpted myexèminali)n. I confimith9t no ryEtters havecont0 myattentDn In connectkjnwiih the ex8mnatk)n gDAng rnecauseto leve.. 1. CnUry r4xrdswere ni)I Wl ji) respecto11i Comparyas requir&J bysecfjon 386ofihEI2CQ6Art 2.the ¢1L'CQlI)o not {[hit)Se rerdS,. ar 3.the xJnts o)notconwlywilh theaccountirvj reoulrementsolsÈrtI 396 oflhe 2006Actotherttsn aryrequirementth3tlhe att¢unts give8 1n.ie and lairMewwFNch is nola matterconsld&red as partofan indeppndertex8mlnati(M',or 4.trE 8¢counts have rioilxen prepar£d In aCcOrdar@th the methSand pnnc1p5 olthe Ststemenlof Recoinrnnded Pracb'cefor ty¢counitrKJand rewrtlryj tyLlk?I'it$lapjL'ableto cliaiilies prepanrYJ Ihelraccounts in a¢LY)rdancf.wlhthe Finai)cial Rewrtirg Stsnd&rd aprithtle in the UK&wl RepLiblL oflreland IFTrRS102)1 I have no havecomgrn Th) Otrmatte n connect(In WlththeeXanatIOn t0thh atten shoJkJ be dwn In thi reFQrtln tyderto £n9b a p[oreru2rKI1ng ofthe ac¢ounts' lo be reached. MarkPartthYge FCA MArk PArtria The InstttuleofCh9rtwedAccountsnts in ErolarKla r1 House Lrnited Chartff&JP£ccuntants 44 Grand Par&Je Brighton Eastsjssox BN29Q4 31st December 2025 22
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT(WORKSHOP) STATEMENTOF FINANCIALACTivillES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Notes Unre$trlet•d fiJnd$ 2025 Total fund$ (£1 r•strlctod fvnd$ 2024 Total Funds (£) Donations and Legacles 2,234 206,683 268,817 433,431 Charltable Activities 246,743 8.234 254,977 236,861 Invgstment Income 2,018 2.618 3,634 Other Income 850 Total 251.595 274,817 526.412 474,776 EXPENDITURE ON Not•s Unr•strlcted fund$ Rostrlct•d lund$ 2025 Total fundg {£) 2024 Total Funds {£) Charltable actlvities 318,230 316,577 634, 807 493,982 NET INCOME EXPENDITURE Uniestrictsd lunds R•strlct•d funds 2025 Tot41 lund8 (£) 2024Tolal Funds (£1 Charitable activities 166,6351 141,760) 1108. 3951 119,2061 23
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT(WORKSHOP) srATIMENT OF FINANCLACTIvIEs FOR THE YEAR ENDF.D 31 fvIARCH 2025 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Unre$trict•d lund$ 2025 Total funds 1£) r•$trlet•d funds 2024 Total Funds (£) TOTAL FUNDS BROUGH FORWARDS 112.202 71.037 183,839 203,045 Unr•strlct•d furHIs Rostrl¢tsd lunds 2025 Total fund3 {£) 2024 Total Fund3 {£) TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 45,567 29.877 75,444 183.839 24
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJEcr(WORKSHOVJ BALANCE SHE 31 MARCH 2025 FIXED ASSESTS NOTES UnrOMricted lund$ R•$triclèd tund$ 2025 Total funds 1£) 2024TlI Fund$ {£) TANGIBLE ASSESTS 10 34,408 34,408 21.117 CURRENT ASSESTS NOTES Unrestrlcted lund$ R•strlct•d lunds 2025 Tolol funds (£) 2024 Totsl Fund$ 1£) DEBTORS 16.539 16.539 43,344 CASH AT8ANKAND IN HAND 9,724 29,876 39,600 150,163 TOTAL 26,263 29,876 56,13 193,507 CREDITORS NOTES Unr•gtrl¢ted lunds R•stri¢tod fvnds 2025 Tot•1 funds <£1 2024 Total Funds {£) AMOUNT FALLING DU WITFIIN ONE YEAR 12 (15,1031 115,1031 130,7851 NET CURRENT ASSETS Unr•5tricted funds Restrl¢ted funds 2025 Tot41 fund8 (£) 2024 Tot•1 Fund5 {£} 11.160 29,876 41,036 162,722 25
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT(WORKSHOP) BALANCE SHEET. CONTINLIEO 31 MARCH 2025- TOTAL ASSEfs LESS CURRENT UABILITIES Unrestricted funds Rgstrk¢•d funds 2025 Total funds 2024 Total Funds (£) 45,508 29,870 75.444 183,839 Notes Unreatrlcted funds Roslrletod funds 2025 Total funds (£) 2024 Total Funds 1£) NET ASSESTS 45,568 29,876 75,444 183.839 FUNDS 13 Unre.8tricted Fur)ds 45.568 11?.,202 Reslricled Funds 29,870 71,637 Total 75,444 183,839 The charitable comparyis entItd to exempti)n from audit under lon 477 ofthe CoMpanSAC1 2006 forthe yearendpd 31 March 202& The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit of its financial stateryEnts for the year ended 37 March 2025 in accordarce wth Seclion 476 01 Ihe Companies Act 2C6. The trustees acknowledge Ihar responsibilities for ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that compw with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 06 and 5bl pfepai Ing finarla1 slalements wliich g+ve a Irlie and lairview of the slate ol tiffairs ol ihe charii<lble coi Ii?ancial year and ol Ils SLirpfus defityil lor eacl) 111181)cial ytryr ir¢ accoldan with the requirements of r ny c?s ai Ihe end ol each ¢haritable coirpai)y, octions 3Q4 and 395 and which olheiwi5e comply with the reuuiremenis ol the Compaiii@s Ae,12006 relating lo financial slatoinenls, 50 lar as applicable to the 26
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT(INORKSHOP) BAWCE SHEET- CONTINUED 31 MARCH 202S These financial ststements ha been prepared In &cOrd8r8withlh8 provliTh applicablèto charft&ble ¢xrnpan 8ubJgCtto the small companies reglme, The flnancial statements were approved bythe &xrd ofTru8t888 and tor158U8 1..? i)kn_ty£L¢¥ andwere 5twed its Lphalfty. D Shah- Truste 27
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECTIWORKSHOP) CASH FLOWSIATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024r CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITES Notes 2026 (£ 2024 (È) C88h generated from oparations 188,0421 156,904) Net cash used in oper8tlng activitles 188,0421 156,9041 Ca$h Ilow from Inv•iling •¢tivft1•8 Purchasè of tangible assesst 1£25,1351 15,3981 Sale of tangible fixed assessts 850 Intergsr Rocelved 2,618 3.634 Net cash used in Investing activitles 122,5211 11,2141 Chang• In cash and cash gqulvalents In th• r•portlng p•riod 1110,563} 158.1181 Cash and ¢a$h gqulval•nt$ at the beginnln9 of the reportlng p•iiod 150,163 208,281 Cash and cash equlv•l•nts at th• end of Ihe r•portlng perlod 39.600 150.163 28
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECTIWORKSHOP) CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCkl 2025 1.RECONCIUATION OF NET EXPENDITURE TO NEf CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING AcfiviTIES 2025 Total funds 1£) 2024Total Funds 1£) Net Expenditure lor reporting perlod las per statement ol financial activltiesl 1108,3951 119,2061 Adjustment for: D8preciation Charges 11.848 19.396 Piollt of disposal of fixed assets 18501 Interest received 12,6181 13.6341 Decreasellncrease In debtors 26,805 140,883 Decroase in creditors 115.6821 111.7271 N•t cash u••d In op•ratlons 188,0421 (56,9041 2ANALYSIS OFCHANGES IN NEf FUNDS AT1/4124 1£) CASH FLOW 1£) AT 31131251£1 NEf CASH 150,163 (110,5631 39,600 CASH AT 8ANKAND IN HAND 150,163 1110,563} 39.600 TOTAL 150.103 (110.5031 39,600 29
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT(WORKSPK)P) NOTES TO THE FINANCNL STATEMENTS FOR THEYEAR ENDED31 MARCH 2025 1.ACCOUfrrnNG POUCIES Ba81$ ofpreparSng the financlal st8temenl$ The financial staten)enis of the charitable company, whteh is a ubllc t)enelil entity linder FRS 102. have been prEtpared Sn accordance wilh the Ch8ritios 8ORP IFRS 1021 Accounilng and Eeporling by Charilips.. Siatefiionl ol Recommended Praclice applicable lo charities prerIng 11)eir accounts in accor¢Janre Mdlh the Financial Rewrti Republic ol Ireland (FRS 1021 effective l Janiiary 20191,. Financial Roportin9 Slandard 10 Standard appllcablo in the UK and appllcat)le In the UK and Repub historical cost conveniir)n. 'The Flnancilr l Re5Y)Itin Standard Ic of Ir618n<J and the Coinpanies Aci 2006. Tho linan¢lal stalemenis hab* be ppa underlhe Income All Income is recognised In the Siaternent of Financk41 Actlvlties onco the charity has entitlement lo the funds. it Is Fyobable th the Income wll received and the aryiount can be rneasured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are fecoonised as oxpendilure .gs so)n as Ihere 1$ 3 legal or ¢onsiruclive obli9aiion commltling the t.harity to that expendll¢Jre. It is prObae Ihal & Iransfor of e¢oiioinic t)enelils will be requircd In settlement and the amount olllie obliqalion can be measured ieli8bly. EX1711ure Is accoui)lecl lor oil an acciuJls basis ai?d ha$ been classllied.11)der hpadings Ilial aqgregaie all cost rèlated lo the catego basis coiisisienlwilli I . Whore costs ¢cinnot ba diwlly altiibuled to pailicular headlno8 they have beeii 8llttaied to acliwties on B e use ol resour¢es, Tanglble fixed assets Depieci8tion Is provided atthe following annual rates In orderto write off eath assetoverlts gStlm8ted useful Ilfe, Plantand machinery- 25'A and 50% on cost Fixtures aThJ flttings - 25'A and 5ff on cost Motorvehicles- 25% and 50% on cost Computer equlpment- 33% on cost raxali( The eharity l¥ considered lo pass tho tests sel OLIt iri Par8gr¢ipli l schedule 6 Fln8nce Ac12010 aii(I Iliereloie Il moets Ihe deliriilbn ol a chariiabl& company lor UK Corwiallor) T¥lx purpose5. A¥corrlingly the Charily 18 wlei)118lly oxempl from laxaiioii In respe¢1 ol Incoine or capital gains weivod withiii categories covered by Chapior 3 Part 11 co1.ratiO11 Tax Act 2010 or oeclion ?Jf6 of tho Taxation of Chargeable C7ainb Acl1992,10 the oxleiil Iliai gLich incoiiie or9ains areappliiyj e¥Lliiyively10 charitable PLirpuses. Fund accounting Unreslrrled funds can be used in accOrdce with the Charttab objectives al the dlscreti¢M ofthg trustees. RiislriGled funds can only be uswj for partlcular restrtcted wrp)ses w(Ihln the objects of the charity. Reslriciions arlse when specified tythe dontyorwhen lund5 are ralsed forparticular restrld purposes. Furtherexplanatlon of the nature and purwse ol each fund Is included in thè notes lo the financial gtatgments. Pension costs and oiher post-tIreMe1)I benpfils The charitable comp(Iny opeialps a deline(i Contn'bullon pensk)n scheme. Contributions p8yable lo the charllable Companys pensi sc'hoire ¢lr& Charged lo the slalome.iii ol Financial AGtivilies in the perd lo which they relate. 30
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT(WORKSHOP) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- CONTINUED FOR THEYEAR ENDED31 MARCH2025 2.DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 2025 2024 Donations 2.235 22,856 Legacies 260,582 210.575 Total 268,817 233,431 3. INVESTMENT INCOME 2025 (£) 2024 (£) Deposll account intorest 2.618 3,034 4. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 2025 (£1 20241£1 Actlvlty Indlvldual Referr81s Charitablè activ18$ 228,312 210,097 Youth Oflendlng service ChaTltable actlvitles 8.234 7.160 Other Charitable ectivities 18,431 19.604 254,977 236,861 31
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT IWORKSHOPI NOTESTO THE FINANCIAL sf4TEMENTS- CONTINUED FOR THE VE4R ENDED31 MARCH 2025 CHARrrABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Direct Costs 1£) Charitable Activities 634,807 dNEf INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) Net Incnme/lexpendilLJrel is stated after chargingllcreditlngl.. 20251£) 20241£) Oepreclalion - owned 8ssels 11,848 19.396 Surplus on disposal ol fixèd assets 18501 7.TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS Therewere no Irustee%' remuneration orother benefits fortheyeafended 31 March 2025 norlortheyear end8d 31 March 2024 Therewere no trustees, expense5 paid fortheyearended 31 Maich 2025 norforthe yearended 31 Mah 2024 8,STAFF COSTS 2025 (£) 20241£) Wages ancl Salaries 449.138 328,081 Social Secuflly Costs 38.155 25,960 Other pension costs 9,267 7,619 496.560 361,660 32
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT(WORKSHOP) NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS. CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 fvAARCH 2025 The8vernUMofempl0veeS during Iheyewwd5 asldlw. 202S 2024 Charitable 10 12 Fundraising Governance Total 18 14 No em Joyees rocelved emoluments in excess of£60,OCt). The total remuneratbn pard to key m8nag$menl ppJsonnel durlng the yéarwas É205,075 P024: E162.1911. 9. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OFFINANCIALACTIVITIES Unrestricted funds Restricrted funds Tol81 funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donallons and Legacles 22.857 210,574 233,411 Charltabl• Actlvitl•s Ch8ritable Arlivitles 229,701 7.160 236,861 Investment Income 3,634 3,634 Other income 850 850 Total 257,042 217,734 474,776 33
YOUNG LEWISHAM PROJECT (WORKSHOP) NOTESTO THE FINANCIALSTATEMENTS - CONNE0 FOR THE YEAR ENi%0 31 MARCH 2025 EXPENDITURE ON 9. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES- CONTINUED Unrestricted Funds l£} Restrlcted funds (£1 Total funds 1£) CHARITA8LE ACTIVITIES Charltable Activltigs 299,563 194,419 493,982 NET INCOMEI (EXPENDITURE) 142.5211 23,315 119.2061 RECONSILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brough forward 154,720 48,325 203,045 112,199 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 71.640 183,839 34