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TRUSTEES REPORT ..........................................................4 INTRODUCTORY STATEMENTS ....................................7 CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES ............................................8 OUR STRATEGIC FOCUSES ...............................................9 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES .............19 BALANCE SHEET ..............................................................20 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ..........21 INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS REPORT ....................24
Administration Address
125 Kyverdale Road, London, N16 6PS
Highlights Financial Statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 Registered Charity Number: 1124382
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2022
The The trustees of the charity present their annual report under the Charities Act 2011 and the financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2022 and confirm that the latter comply with the requirements of the Act, the Trust Deed and the Charities SORP 2005.
Reference And Administrative Information
Trustees Mrs C Lias Mr A Taub Mrs G Schonfeld Mrs B Moskovitz
Charity Number 1124382
Charity Offices 125 Kyverdale Road , London, N16 6PS
Independent Examiners Naphtolie Padwa 39 Watermint Quay
London N16 6DN
The Charity was founded on 18 December 2007 and is registered with the Charity Commission.
Structure, Governance And Management Governing Document
The charity is governed by its Trust Deed which has not been amended.
Governing Body
The structure of the Charity consists of four trustees. The board of Trustees is authorised to appoint new Trustees to fill vacancies arising through resignation or death of an existing trustee.
Trustees
The trustees have complied with the duty in section 4 of the 2006 Charities Act to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission.
Trustees Induction And Training
Most trustees are already familiar with the practical work of the charity having received guidance from the existing trustees prior to appointment. New trustees are further encouraged to attend training sessions organised by the charity.
Organisational Management
The Trustees of the Charity, are legally responsible for the overall management and control of the Charity and meet regularly.
Risk Management
The trustees do not feel that the trust is subject to any major risks
Objects, Aims, Objectives And Activities
The charity is constituted by Trust Deed and its objects are to encourage and support disadvantaged children and young people, as a means to:
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a) Advancing in life
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b) Advancing education
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c) Providing recreational and leisure time activity
The policy of the Charitable Trust continues to be to support these activities.
It is intended to continue with the Trusts current activities.
The charity is organised so that the trustees meet regularly to manage its affairs. Administration of the charity is dealt with by the trustees
Aims And Intended Impact
Within these objects, the trustee's aim is to continue to provide funds for its activities and objects.
Objectives For The Year
The aim this year is to continue to give support to encourage and support disadvantaged children and young people.
Principal Activities During The Year
The charity collected funds during the year and was able to perform its activities.
Public Benefit
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities.
Review, Achievements And Performance For The Year Transactions And Financial Position
The Statement of Financial Activities shows a total income of £103,952 (2021 - £95,200) and direct expenditure of £79,063 (2021 - £82,353). Support costs were £20,120 (2021 – £13,887). Governance costs were £500 (2021 – £500) leaving a net profit for the year of £4,269 (2021 – 1,540).
The charity continues to collect funds for distribution and is continuing in operation.
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Financial Review And Results For The Year
The Trustees consider that the performance of the charity this year has been satisfactory. There were no significant changes in the year. The nature of the expenditure were in line with the constitution and objects of the charity.
This is in line with the wishes of the Trustees who constantly review the effectiveness of the charity and approve the scope of their activities.
Reserves Policy
The trustees intend to utilize all funds collected, subject to retentions as appropriate.
Investment Policy And Objectives
Under the Trust Deed the charity has the power to make any investment which the trustees see fit but no investments are currently held.
Future Plans
The trustee's plans are to continue to collect donations to support the trust’s objects.
Accounting And Reporting Responsibilities
The trustees are required by Charity law to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the financial activities of the charity and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to:
(a) select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;
(b) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
(c) follow applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice, disclosing and explaining any departures in the financial statements.
(d) prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the charity will continue in operation.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 1993. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approval
The report was approved by the board of directors and trustees on 31 October 2023 and signed on its behalf.
This year at Highlights:
Highlights is a creative and forward-thinking organisation which aims to improve the lives of the children and young people registered with our services in a number of ways. We believe that by providing them opportunities to learn, interact, and spend time with each other will help them improve their self-confidence and help them reach their potential. For the past 17 years we have been steadily working towards those aims, building up a robust volunteer team, and offering a range of different projects during out-of-school and holiday times, to be there for C&YP when they need it most.
Thankfully 2022 has seen the end of most covid-19 restrictions and we all thought that life will be going back to normal. However, the Cost-of-living crisis has escalated and our C&YP who are already at a disadvantage are finding it harder than ever in their daily lives.
C&YP benefit from a weekly youth club which a constant beneficial scheme which is the ‘Highlight’ of their week. In addition, we arranged several outings over the course of the school holidays, which was a real treat for most of the C&YP as their families have hit on hard times and cannot afford to go on outings. In the summer, we arranged for the C&YP to go away on a major summer holiday residential trip where disadvantaged C&YP got to leave their small, crowded homes and enjoy a summer in the beauty of the English countryside. This year, they needed it more than ever since many families were unable to get away in the summer; even for a couple of days. For many of our C&YP it was their only outing in the summer holidays.
It’s been challenging for some of our C&YP who already face disadvantages, but we hope we’ve been able to do our bit this year, and that they’ll come through with the resilience that only children have, to face a brighter tomorrow.
Gittel Schonfeld Trustee
Mrs Chana Lias Trustee
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Charitable Objectives
The trustees confirm that when reviewing the charity’s aims and objectives and in the planning of activities, they have paid due regard to the Charity Commission’s Public Benefit statement.
Our Mission
To ease disadvantage by helping C&YP achieve their potential, despite the challenges they face. To provide disadvantaged C&YP with tools, life skills and opportunities, empowering them to become confident, competent and resilient adults .
Charitable Objects
[1] to act as a resource for disadvantaged young people up to the age of 19 years living in London boroughs of Hackney and Haringey by providing advice and assistance and organising weekly programs and other functions of physical, educational and social activities as a means of:
a) advancing in life - helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, selfactualised individuals.
b) advancing education.
c ) providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people living in the area of benefit who have need by reason of their youth, poverty or social and economic circumstances, with a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons.
[2] the promotion of any other exclusively charitable objects and purposes such as the trustees see fit provided that they are regarded as charitable by the law of England and Wales.
Our Strategic Focuses
Recreational Skills Emotional Our Opportunities & Talents Support Leaders
Impact in Numbers
Recreational Opportunities
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240 5 9.3 48%
Beneficiaries Programs Rating percentage of
expenditure
Skills and Talents
190 2 9.7 20%
Beneficiaries Programs Rating percentage of
expenditure
Emotional Support
175 2 9.4 20%
Beneficiaries Program Rating percentage of
expenditure
Our Leaders
35 2 9.8 12%
Beneficiaries Programs Rating percentage of
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Our Strategic Aims
“What I enjoyed about the summer retreat was the aqua park. We had a blast playing in the water on the bouncy castles!” Leah, age 13
Recreational Opportunities
To provide disadvantaged C&P with healthy and active recreational opportunities.
“Going away with other young people helped me make new friendships. I will always treasure the friends I made this year at the holiday project”. Mimi, age 15
Structured play and healthy outlets are vitally important to children’s development. Yet disadvantaged C&YP miss out on opportunities for outlet and recreation their peers take for granted. We provide youth groups, clubs, outings, and holiday camps to give these children the wholesome, fun activities and the healthy social interactions they crave, in a secure environment
I loved trampolining in the winter holidays! My neighbour went once and she told me how much fun it was. Since then, I was desperate to go so I was so excited when Highlights told us they are taking us there!! I felt like I was flying in the air!” Becky, age 10
4 Winter holiday trips
6 Half term trips
1 Summer holiday residential
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Skills and Talents
To provide programs, clubs and performances for C&YP to discover and develop talents, skills and abilities.
“Dear Highlights,
My daughters loved attending the singing clubs. They would sing the songs for hours at home. Thank you so much!!” Mrs Green
C&YP experiencing disadvantage and deprivation are often not aware of their own latent talents and the strengths they have within. They cannot afford specialty skills classes or courses. With our popular talent and performance project C&YP discover and develop their talent and skills in a variety of fields like singing and drama. Our sports clubs and tournaments help C&YP develop motor skills and aptitudes for sports. Working together and reaching goals through these projects, gives C&YP all-important soft skills, like team work and social skills, too.
“I love attending the sports clubs and tournaments. I love the competitiveness, the excitement, the fun and everything ” else … Chani, age 14
Variety of TALENTS AND SKILLS : dance, drama, singing, ART and design, EXERCISE , aerobics, running, netball, SOCIAL SKILLS
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Emotional Support
To provide empathic and attuned support for C&YP struggling emotionally.
Disadvantaged C&YP are not mentally ill. But their challenges, if left to fester, can certainly cause mental health strain and even illness. Our trained and dedicated staff and volunteers are here to help alleviate the stress, anxiety and fear that many C&YP struggle with, throughout childhood. We give C&YP healthy outlets and a consistent safe place, volunteers who are trained to listen and guide, helping them to keep going with a lighter load. In situations where more emotional/mental health help is required, volunteers refer the case to staff, who liaise with local welfare groups and the health authorities to ensure C&YP’s safety.
“My group leader, Chani, has been amazing. She always made me feel so welcome and understood. I loved our weekly youth groups where I really wanted to join in all the activities. Since I’ve been attending them, I feel like I’ve gained so many new friends”.
Libby, age 12
WEEKLY youth groups with CIRCLE time, discussion and sharing.
ONE-ON-ONE support, enabling very challenged children to be part too, by giving them a DEDICATED KEY WORKER.
“I’m usually quiet and don’t have much to say. Now I’m getting support from volunteers, I’m doing stuff with other people who understand what is happening for me. In this group I finally feel good about myself.” Rivky, age 13
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Our Leaders
To empower and advance our leaders through giving them the skills, qualifications and experience, to further their careers/employment opportunities.
After 15 years of operation, we are lucky enough to see the fruits of our labour in our volunteers! These YP were beneficiaries of Highlights earlier programs, and now have come back with their unique vantage of empathy, to help others on this challenging path. We recognize that these talented and dedicated YP also come from disadvantage, and would like to give them the surest start to their employment. Through training and encouraging our volunteers, as well as facilitating practical workshops to boost their skills, we can help our leaders to become independent, capable people, who are as employable as they deserve to be.
“Preparing for the weekly youth groups sessions helps me learn so many skills such as creativity, resourcefulness, time management and so much more. I think that these skills will really help me for the future as a member of my community and in the workforce”. Gitty, age 17
“I’ve always enjoyed taking part in the activities and projects which highlights
provided for us. Now it’s my opportunity to give back to highlights for all that they’ve helped me. Highlights is amazing, providing us with training, workshops and coaching to help us feel confident in our roles as group leaders”.
Malky, age 18
Volunteers training retreat.
Volunteers yearlong programme of self-development
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Our Plans for the Future
In the coming year, we aim to continue all that we’ve been doing of terms of the weekend youth group work, outings and winter and summer holiday support and grow even further as an organisation with new members, and new activities. We also aim to continue supporting our C&YP through the cost-of-living crisis by providing activities and group sessions to ease their anxiety and worry which they may be living with at home. We would like to increase communication with parents through regular newsletters and opportunities for feedback, and increased communication with users through feedback forms, and group and individual meetings. This communication will inform the new activities we’re planning.
Statement Of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 December 2022
| Note Income and Expenditure Grants and Donations 2 Resources Expended Direct Charitable Expenditure 3 Support Costs Governance Costs Accountancy Total Resources Expended Net Income Reserves for Year Net Movement in Funds Balance Brouught Forward Balance Carried Forward |
Unrestricted Funds 2022 £ 34,430 34,430 2,615 28,120 500 31,235 3,195 3,195 2,095 5,290 |
Restricted Funds 2022 £ 69,522 69,522 68,448 - - 68,448 1,074 1,074 (1,074) - |
Total 2022 £ 103,952 103,952 71,063 28,120 500 99,683 4,269 4,269 1,021 5,290 |
2021 £ 95,200 95,200 82,353 13,887 500 96,740 (1,540) (1,540) 2561 1,021 |
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The notes form part of these accounts.
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Balance Sheet
Balance Sheet 31 October 2023
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| 2022 2021 |
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| Current Assets | ||
| Bank | 5,790 1,521 |
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| Creditors | 4 | 500 500 |
| Nett Current Assets | 5,290 1,021 |
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| Total Assets Less Current Liabilties | 5,290 1,021 |
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| Restricted Funds | - (1,074) |
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| Unrestricted Funds | 5,290 2,095 |
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| 5,290 1,021 |
Notes to the Financial Statements For the year 31 December 2022
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
a. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with applicable accounting standards and follow the
recommendations in Statement of Recommended Practice; Accounting and Reporting by Charities (SORP) 2005.
b. Voluntary income is received by way of donations and gifts and is included gross in the Statement of Financial Activities. All incoming resources are included in the SOFA when the charity is legally entitled to the income. Tax due back on gift aid receipts is included.
c. Unrestricted funds are donations and other income received or generated for the objects of the charity without further specified purposes.
d. Management and administration costs of the charity relate to the central costs of management including the costs of meetings, independent examination of the financial statements and statutory compliance.
2. TAXATION
The trust is a registered charity and accordingly is exempt from taxation on its income and gains where they are applied for charitable purposes.
3. STAFF COSTS
The Financial Statements were approved by the Trustees on 30 Oct 2023 And signed on its behalf by
No remuneration was paid to the trustees in the year. There were no staff costs, and the charity employed no volunteers. Administration of the trust was by the trustees.
Mrs.Chana Lias Trustee
The notes form part of these accounts.
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Notes to the Financial Statements For the year 31 December 2022
Notes to the Financial Statements For the year 31 December 2022
3 Analysis of Total Resources Expended
Charitable Activities
1. Principal accounting policies Basis of Accounting
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with the Cha r ities Act (Accounts and reports) 2005, and the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective A pril 2008) and follow the recommendations in Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Reco m mended Practice (Issued October 2005 and revised May 2008)
- Grants and Donations Received
| [Only Grants and Donations Donations Received Arnold Clarke Brother Jonathan Trust for C CAC Hackney Youth Oppurtunity Henry Smith Hobson Charity Invesco Cares Jewish Childrens's Holiday Fu Jewish Childs Day Johnnie Johnosn Trust Michael Watson Ch Trust National Lottery Peoples Health Trust POM Charitable Trust Rocket Science The Rosa Fund The Sheldon Trust Souter CH Skipton Building Tallow Chandlers Tottenham Grammar School The Wakeham Trust |
2021 £ 44,256.00 2,000.00 1,250.00 2,500.00 1,909.00 4,100.00 2,000.00 9,100.00 16,605.00 8,000.00 2,000.00 1,480.00 95,200.00 > £1000 delineated here] 2022 2022 2022 2021 2021 £ £ £ £ £ 39,430.00 750.00 40,180.00 42,326.00 1,930.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 hildrens Holid - - 2,000.00 - - 1,250.00 Fund 4,930.00 4,930.00 - 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 3,000.00 3,000.00 - nd 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 1,909.00 - - 4,100.00 - - 2,000.00 9,800.00 9,800.00 9,100.00 1,845.00 1,845.00 16,605.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 8,000.00 8,797.00 8,797.00 2,500.00 2,500.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 2,000.00 - - 1,480.00 5,000.00 5,000.00 4,000.00 4,000.00 1,900.00 1,900.00 39,430.00 64,522.00 103,952.00 42,326.00 51,394.00 |
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| Cost of Activities in Furtherance of the Chariy's Objects Holiday Projects Project Management Show Performance Youth Club Projects Youth Club Covid 19 Total Cost of Furtherance of Charitable Objects Support Costs Advertising Cost of Generating Funds Charity Donations Consultancy Office Costs Total Support Costs Governance Costs Accountancy Fees Furtherance of Charitable Objects Administration and Secretarial Volunteers Training and Programmes |
2022 2022 2022 2021 2021 2021 £ £ £ £ £ £ Total Total 6,000 40,106 46,106 13,163 48,465 61,628 5,615 581 6,196 6,320 - 6,320 2,000 4,795 6,795 624 4,409 5,033 1,000 4,130 5,130 3,067 - 3,067 1,000 13,836 14,836 4,955 - 4,955 - 1,350 - 1,350 15,615 63,448 79,063 29,479 52,874 82,353 440 528 - 528 3,599 - - 112 5 - 5 5,990 4,208 - 4,208 1,939 1,301 - 1,301 - 8,040 7,845 7,845 20,120 - - 13,887 - 13,887 500 - 500 500 - 500 36,235 63,448 99,683 43,866 52,874 96,740 Unrestrict ed Funds Restricted Funds Unrestrict ed Funds Restricted Funds |
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4 Creditors and Accruals
2022 2021 £ £ 500 500
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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Highlights
We report on the financial statements of Highlights for the Year Ending 31 December 2022.
Respective Responsibilities of Trustees and Reporting Accountants The Trustees of the charity are responsible for the preparation of the accounts, and they consider the audit requirement of section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (The Act) does not apply. It is our responsibility to state, on the basis of the procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 249 of the Act, whether particular matters have come to our attention.
Basis of Independent Examiners Report
Our Examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission.
Opinion
In our opinion, no matter has come to our attention;
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1) Which gives us reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements a) To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the act, and b) To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met; or
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2) To which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Reporting Examiner
Naphtolie Padwa 39 Watermint Quay London N16 6DN
An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as the trustees concerning any such matters.
These procedures provide only the assurance expressed in our opinion. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently we do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.
Date: 31 October 23
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THANK YOU
To the following funders who have enabled us to keep going with our work for disadvantaged children and young people in 2022:
Arnold Clarke POM Hobson Charity Rocket Science Jewish Child’s Day The Rosa Fund Hackney Youth Oppurtunity Fund The Sheldon Trust Henry Smith Souter Ch Trust Invesco Cares Tallow Chandlers Jewish Children’s Holiday Fund Tottenham Grammar School National Lottery The Wakeham Trust Peoples Health Trust
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