2025-01-31-accounts - Youth Empowerment Solutions Ltd

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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 06059754 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1121375

Report of the Trustees and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2025 for

Youth Empowerment Solutions LTD

Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 January 2025

YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SOLUTIONS LTD

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

For the Year Ended 31 January 2025

The Trustees' who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 January 2023. The Trustees' have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities' issued in March 2005.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company Number 06059754 (England and Wales)

Registered Charity Number

1121375

Registered Office

129 Verney Road Bermondsey London SE16 3DA

Trustees

Andrew Sulaiyman Matthews Trustee Emmanuel A Ibrahim Trustee Andrew Ramsey Trustee

Company Secretary

Andre Ramsey

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document

The governing documents of the charity are its Memorandum and Articles.

Risk management

The Trustees monitor and review the risk assessment process on an ongoing basis. In the opinion of the trustees there are adequate internal controls in place to cover any significant risks to the Charity.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The principle objectives of the charity are to support young people between the ages of 16 - 25 and in particular those young people affected by Knife & Gun crime and Gang Membership and to develop intervention projects with the young people themselves. As well as anti-radicalization.

We do this through:

The advancement of education and training, including assistance to return to education or work.
The promotion of good health, including the provision of counselling and support especially on sexually transmitted disease (STD) issues and teenage pregnancy.
The provision of recreational facilities in the interest of social welfare with the object of improving their conditions in life and to help them learn life skills.
To raise awareness of the issues faced by young people in particular in relation to gangs, crime and anti-social behaviour and to work with other organisations in Lambeth and across London to address these issues.
To develop projects and networks with other organisations to help fight radicalisation of young people by extremists.

This will be achieved by the following:

1. Education

2. Training

Through the support of Lambeth Council and the Home Office we were running projects that are specifically designed to improve the educational and job prospects of the most disadvantaged young people. This includes computer/IT training, literacy and numeracy projects, role playing for interviews and confidence building skills programmes. These programmes are known as MAN and SISTA and more detail is available in the YES Business Plan.

2. Good Heath

We provide projects that involve group interaction and role playing to bring to young people understands the consequences of STD and youth pregnancy. To empower young women to say no, to instil in young people the importance of a Healthy Diet and to highlight the dangers of Drugs and Drink and to promote good health as a tool to a successful life. We continue to run our yearly gardening programme as an innovative way to introduce healthy living, team building skills and co-operation.

3. Recreational facilities

We welcomed young people to our center on the Hainthorpe estate. We also work with young people in Westminster. We also do Outreach in Brixton, Streatham and Peckham. We run a Film Club which brings young people together, to get them off the street during key hours in the evening when they are most vulnerable to gang influence and anti-social behaviour. We also provide an "Open Door" policy to the center and our offices, as long as young people abide by our very specific YES LTD rules on entry they can come in and use the internet or take part in our group discussions. We continue to run our Bike Maintenance programme with the help of Lambeth police who provided some bikes and was also supported by The London Cycling Campaign and funded by Transport for London. The programme provided team work and useful skills to young people. The project promoted Safer Riding, Good Health and brought young people together through a relaxed but educational programme.

4. Raising Awareness

We are presently networking with organisations across Lambeth and beyond to ensure our work compliments other programmes and to raise awareness of our activity. We presently work in Southwark and Westminster and are expanding to other areas daily. Part of the YES Business Plan was carrying out a review of what other organisations were doing and where they were located. We also provide the press with appropriate Stories about our unique and challenging work in engaging and empowering the youth. Our Website also ensures an effective online presence which is also being constantly updated.

Annual Report 2024-2025

Youth Empowerment Solutions LTD

Introduction

Youth Empowerment Solutions (YES) continues its mission to support and empower young people in London, with a focus on addressing critical issues such as extremism, violence, mental health, and the spread of misinformation. This year has been marked by expanding partnerships, scaling up outreach, and further developing traumainformed support systems for youth at risk.

Partnership and Key Initiatives

In collaboration with IntegrityUK and funded by the Mayor of London’s programme to tackle hate and extremism, YES played an active role in creating safe environments for young people to discuss and address the growing threat of extremist ideologies, hate crimes, and radicalisation.

Addressing the Impact of Division and Toxic Influences on Young People

In today’s socio-political climate, many young people feel increasingly marginalised, sensing a growing divide between themselves and the political establishment. They often feel unheard, with limited economic prospects, leaving them disillusioned and vulnerable to external influences. As highlighted in recent discussions, the rise of toxic figures like Andrew Tate has particularly affected young men and boys, promoting harmful ideals of masculinity and fostering a divisive worldview.

Our Youth Workers and volunteer mentors understand the urgency of tackling these issues head-on. Our work focuses on creating safe spaces for young people to openly discuss their concerns and explore the challenges they face. By fostering dialogue, we enable young people to critically engage with the pressures they encounter online and in society, such as toxic masculinity, misogyny, and misinformation. Through our mentorship programmes , we also refer young people to specialist support groups, empowering them to navigate these difficult issues with the guidance. This holistic approach helps build resilience, equipping young men and boys with the tools to reject toxic influences and develop healthier, more constructive perspectives on their identity and future.

At YES, we worked directly with over 50 young people as part of our mentoring programme this year through workshops and mentoring sessions. These initiatives covered a range of important topics:

Faith based views on conflict resolution, Scriptural reasoning and resilience, misinformation and disinformation, toxic media headlines, being a change agent, extremism, and interfaith relations.

Threats of extremist ideologies** and how to counteract them.

Providing a safe space for discussing challenging subjects like masculinity, misogyny, and the Israel-Palestine conflict, which has been a significant point of tension and misinformation for many young people.

Our focus on trauma-informed support ensured that our young participants had access to counselling support, allowing them to process and recover from traumatic experiences. This approach has been key in fostering resilience and long-term wellbeing.

Educational and Mentorship Programmes

YES continued to run its core educational and mentorship programmes, which remain central to our work. These programs aim to:

Empower young people through education and training.
Foster discussions on pressing social issues.
Develop critical thinking skills, particularly around sensitive topics such as radicalization and extremist narratives on social media.

We also collaborated with Integrity to host workshops that directly addressed the misinformation and disinformation circulating on platforms that young people regularly engage with. By building a network of educated and well-informed youth, we seek to create a positive ripple effect throughout the wider community.

Youth-Led Design and Delivery

At YES, we firmly believe that young people must be at the heart of our program design and delivery . This year, we have enhanced the active involvement of young people in shaping our workshops and project design this includes plans to launch “Future Stars” football. Through a series of consultations and feedback sessions, young people provided invaluable insights into the issues they face and suggested innovative ways to tackle them and have been allocated a project mentor to help them develop these projects.

Our future work will continue to emphasise this approach, ensuring that the Youth Empowerment Solutions Programmes are led by young people in both design and delivery . By empowering young leaders to take an active role in crafting solutions, we ensure that our programmes are relevant, responsive, and impactful.

We believe that this youth-led model will not only increase engagement but will also foster a sense of ownership and leadership among the participants, further supporting their development into confident, socially aware individuals.

Financial Overview

While YES continues to make significant strides in its mission, this year we faced financial challenges. The increase in workload, expansion of services, and scaling up of our initiatives have led to a significant deficit . Despite our best efforts, our resources were stretched due to the comprehensive nature of the work we undertook, particularly in providing trauma-informed support and engaging in critical conversations about extremism and misinformation.

As a result, it is imperative that we explore innovative means to enhance our fundraising capabilities in the coming year. We are looking into alternative funding avenues, including partnerships with the private sector, grant applications, and community-driven fundraising campaigns to ensure the sustainability of our programs. We believe that by putting young people at the forefront of our project design - we will enhance effectiveness and this will by nature attract funders.

Conclusion and Future Plans

Moving forward, YES will continue to work closely with community partners, government initiatives, and grassroots organisations to build on the successes of this year. Our goal remains to offer a safe, supportive environment for young people, addressing their concerns, empowering their voices, and building their resilience against the challenges they face.

We plan to further develop our consultancy wing to offer professional services in collaboration with schools , religious centres, and local authorities, focusing on at-risk youth and anti-extremism efforts. Additionally, YES is committed to enhancing its

trauma-informed services to ensure that all young people have the support they need to thrive, regardless of the challenges they may face.

We extend our deepest gratitude to all our partners, donors, and volunteers for their continued support. Together, we are making a lasting impact on the lives of young people in London.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 10[th] October 2025.

Approved by order of the board of trustees' on 10 October 2025 and signed on its behalf by:

OSM arrbors

A S Matthews Director

Statement of Financial Activities
For the Year Ended 31 January 2025
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from generated funds
31.01.25
31.01.24
Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Fundsfunds
Notes
£
£
Voluntary income

Investment Income -
Other Income
38,113.80 16221
RESOURCES EXPENDED Costs of
generating funds
Fundraising trading: cost of goods sold and other costs-
Governance costs
(500)
(500)

Other resources expended (20,880.41)

Total resources expended 21,380.41

NET INCOMING/ (OUTGOING) RESOURCES

15,721.00

RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS

Total funds brought forward

TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD

Balance Sheet
At 31 Jan 2025
		31.01.25		31.01.24
		Unrestricted		Unrestricted
			fund	funds
		Notes.£		£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets	4		-	-
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors	5		-	-
Cash at bank and in hand		59,369.07 42,768	59,369.07 42,768	59,369.07 42,768
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year	6	6	(633)	(500)
NET CURRENT ASSETS 58,737.00	NET CURRENT ASSETS 58,737.00	NET CURRENT ASSETS 58,737.00		NET CURRENT ASSETS 58,737.00 42,268
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS 58,737.00 42,268	NET ASSETS 58,737.00 42,268	NET ASSETS 58,737.00 42,268		NET ASSETS 58,737.00 42,268
FUNDS	7
Unrestricted funds		58,737.00		58,737.00 42,268
TOTAL FUNDS		58,737.00		42,268

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 January 2025.

The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 January 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and

(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies and with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective January 2015).

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 10 October 2025 and were signed on its behalf by :

A S Matthews

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 January 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008), the Companies Act 2006 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

Resources expended

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the Category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

Plant and machinery etc. - 25% on cost

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

2. NET INCOMING/ (OUTGOING) RESOURCES

Net resources are stated after charging/ (crediting):

	31.01.25	31.01.24
	£	£
Depreciation - owned assets	-	-

3. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 January 2025 nor for the year ended 31 January 2024

Trustees' expenses

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 January 2025 nor for the year ended 31 January 2024.

Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 January 2024 4. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Plant and machinery etc. £

COST

	At 1 February 2024 and 31 January 2025	At 1 February 2024 and 31 January 2025		-
	DEPRECIATION
	At 1 February 2024			-
	Charge for	year			-
	At 31 January 2025			-
	NET BOOK VALUE
	At 31 January 2025				-
	At 31 January 2024 -
5.	DEBTORS:	AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
				31.01.25	31.01.24
				£	£
	Other debtors			-	-
6.	CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
				31.01.25	31.01.24
				£	£
	Other creditors
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ended		31 January 2025
				31.01.25	31.01.24
	INCOMING RESOURCES
	Donations and Grants
	Other Income (Counselling Service)			38,113.80	16,221.00
	Total incoming resources		-
	RESOURCES EXPENDED
	Fundraising trading: cost of goods sold and other costs				(23,998)
	Event Costs

Governance costs

(500)

Accountancy fees (500)

Other Resources Expended

Insurance Consultancy Training Travel Mobile Bank Office Costs Subscriptions Admin Total Resources Expended Net income/(expenditure) Net Income/ (Expenditure)		(12,823.59) (4,789.40) (19.27) (21,380.41) 16,733.39 (468.11) (105.37) (2,674.67)		(1311) (3637) (240) (12)
				(31,498)
				(15,278)

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