_Charity number: 1125084, registered in England and Wales_
## **Templesprings**
Annual Report and Accounts For the period from 1[st] September 2024 to 31 August 2025
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_Contents of the Annual Report and Accounts_
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|Charity Information|3|
|Trustees’ Annual Report|5|
|Independent Examiner’s Report|21|
|Receipt and Payments Account|22|
|Statement of Assets and Liabilities|23|
|Statement of Accounting Policies|24|
|Notesto the Accounts|25|
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_Charity Information_
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**Charity Number:**|1125084|
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**Registered Office:**|Ground Floor, 22 London Road|
||Grays, Essex|
||RM17 5XY|
|**Telephone:**|01375 800979|
|**Email:**|info@templesprings.com|
|**Internet:**|www.templesprings.com|
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**Trustees**|Mrs Bidemi Johnson|
||Mrs Katarzyna Wasilewska|
||Mr Abdul Otusanya
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**Bankers**|The Cooperative Bank PLC|
||PO Box 250|
||Skelmersdale|
||WN8 6WT|
||Barclays Bank|
||9 High Street|
||Grays|
||RM17 6NB|
|**Independent Examiner**|
Fumi Popoola,|
||BSC FCCA CTA|
||36A Goodmayes Road|
||Ilford Essex IG3|
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_Charity Information_
## **STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT**
## **Legal Form**
A charitable trust governed by its constitution.
## **Governing Document**
The constitution was adopted on 21 March 2008, amended by resolution on 16 April 2011.
The Charity Trustees are the Management Committee members, who are the founding Trustees of the Trust, and the responsible body for the overall management of the trust.
## **Trustees**
The following individuals have served as Trustees in the period:
|**Name**|**Position**|
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|Mrs Bidemi Johnson|Chair|
|Mrs Katarzyna Wasilewska|Treasurer|
|Mr Abdul Otusanya|Secretary|
There was no change in the composition of the board of trustees of the charity between the period end and the date of approval of these accounts.
## **Officers**
There are no paid officers of the Charity (see note 10 for details).
## **Membership**
The Charity is a Trust and only the founding trustees are members. Any additional Trustees are appointed by the receipt of application form the prospective member and subsequent approval by existing members of the board of Trustees in a voting process.
The Board may admit to membership any person resident in Thurrock and any local authority, firm, corporate body or unincorporated association working or with an interest in the Area of Benefit.
The Trustees are very grateful to a wide range of organisations and agencies, both local and national who have assisted the Charity in developing its activities.
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The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the period ended 31[st] August 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
## **OBJECTS, AIMS AND PRINICPAL ACTIVITIES**
## **Objects**
The objects of Templesprings were altered by ordinary resolution on 16 April 2011 and are now adopted as follows:
- 1) To advance the education of the public in the subject of Personal Development, Life Coaching, Life Skills and Music.
- 2) To advance the education of the pupils at various schools and colleges in the Thurrock and Essex Council area by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities such as Personal Development, Life Coaching and Life Skills, which are not required to be provided by the local education authority for education at the schools.
- 3) To advance the education and training of those granted refugee status and their dependants in need thereof so as to advance them in life and assist them to adapt within a new community.
- 4) To develop the capacity and skills of the members of the socially and economically disadvantaged community of Thurrock, Essex Councils, and surrounding London boroughs in such a way that they are able to identify, and help meet, their needs and to participate more fully in society.
- 5) To act as a resource for young people up to the age of twenty-one (21) living in the local Thurrock, and Essex Councils plus the surrounding London boroughs by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational, and other activities as a means of:
- a. Advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities, and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature, and responsible individuals.
- b. Advancing education - Relieving unemployment.
- 6) To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the Statement in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom or the word as the Council from time to time may think fit.
- 7) To relieve sickness and financial hardship and to promote and preserve good health by the provision of funds, goods or services of any kind including through the provision of Life Coaching, counselling, and support in such parts of the United Kingdom or the world as the Council from time to time may think fit.
- 8) To provide, for the benefit of the public, assistance through reconciliation for couples whose relationships appear to be breaking down, and where such relationships have already broken down, to advise and help in the settlement of differences or potential differences over associated matters such as custody and access to children, and financial matters.
- 9) To advance education in such ways and in such parts of the United Kingdom of the world as the Council from time to time may think fit.
## **Vision Statement**
We want to be part of bringing change to our community, improving outcomes for our clients, enabling them to recognise and fulfil their potential to build a worthwhile future, nurture quality relationships and in so doing enrich their lives and affect others for good.
## **Mission**
Our mission is to inspire confidence in people, by helping them shape the total person who has a clear picture of who they are; knows what they want from life and how to get it.
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## **Aims**
In practice, Templesprings delivers its charitable objectives through the achievement of five strategic aims:
1. To improve outcomes for children, young people and families by providing accessible educational, creative and developmental opportunities that build confidence, resilience, wellbeing and life skills.
2. To support children and young people in reaching their full potential through high-quality music education, creative learning, mentoring, leadership development and opportunities for personal achievement.
3. To strengthen families and support positive parenting by providing activities, guidance and community-based programmes that promote healthy child development, school readiness, emotional wellbeing and positive family relationships.
4. To develop the skills, confidence and employability of young people through volunteering, mentoring, work experience, leadership opportunities and accredited learning pathways.
5. To strengthen communities by creating safe, inclusive and supportive environments where individuals and families can access opportunities that improve wellbeing, encourage participation and promote positive social change.
## **Background**
Templesprings is a community-based charity and education organisation located in Grays, Essex. Since its establishment in 2008, the charity has supported thousands of children, young people and families through music education, coaching, mentoring, volunteering opportunities, youth development programmes and community engagement activities.
The charity was founded on the belief that every individual possesses unique potential and that, when provided with the right opportunities, support and encouragement, people can develop the confidence and skills needed to create positive futures for themselves and their communities.
Over the years, Templesprings has evolved into a trusted community organisation that uses music, creativity, coaching and education as powerful tools for personal growth, emotional wellbeing and social development. Our work now extends beyond music tuition to include family support, youth leadership development, employability programmes, mentoring, volunteering opportunities, holiday provision and early intervention activities that strengthen outcomes for children and families.
Music remains a central engagement tool within our programmes. Through individual and group tuition, performance opportunities, music production, accredited learning pathways and creative projects, children and young people develop confidence, discipline, communication skills, resilience and self-belief. Many participants continue their journey with Templesprings through volunteering, mentoring and leadership roles, becoming positive role models for others within the community.
Templesprings is committed to supporting the whole family. Through family-centred activities, holiday programmes, coaching, mentoring and early childhood development initiatives, we help parents and carers build confidence, strengthen relationships and create nurturing environments that enable children to thrive.
The charity is particularly passionate about improving outcomes for children and young people who may face barriers to participation, social isolation, reduced confidence or limited access to enrichment opportunities. Through accessible community-based programmes, we seek to ensure that every participant has the opportunity to develop their talents, build meaningful relationships and contribute positively to society.
Our approach is underpinned by partnership working, community engagement and a commitment to measurable impact. We regularly evaluate our programmes to understand how they improve confidence, wellbeing, employability, educational engagement, family relationships and community participation.
Looking ahead, Templesprings will continue to expand its work in music education, youth development, family support and early intervention, ensuring that children, young people and families have access to opportunities that help them flourish and realise their full potential.
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## **Achievements and Performances in the Period**
## **Overview**
The Trustees are pleased to report another year of growth, innovation and community impact for Templesprings. Throughout 2024–2025, the charity continued to deliver its mission of building confidence through music, mentoring, coaching and youth development programmes. Through our activities, children, young people and families across Thurrock and surrounding communities have accessed opportunities that promote creativity, wellbeing, confidence, employability and personal growth.
Templesprings remains committed to transforming lives through music and the creative arts. Through the dedication of our trustees, volunteers, tutors, partners and supporters, we have continued to expand our reach and strengthen our impact across the local community.
## **Music Tuition and Student Development**
Music education remains at the heart of Templesprings' charitable activities. During the reporting period, the charity provided high-quality tuition in piano, keyboard, guitar, drums, vocals, music theory and music production.
• Student participation increased by approximately 5% during the year, with more than 150 students accessing regular music lessons and creative development opportunities.
- Through both individual and group learning
- pathways, students developed musical competence, confidence, discipline, communication skills and self-expression.
• Across 48 teaching weeks, students attended approximately 7,200 individual music lessons, representing over 3,600 hours of direct music tuition. Through consistent participation, students developed musical competence, confidence, discipline, communication skills and selfexpression.
- As part of our commitment to accessibility and inclusion, Templesprings continued to offer free introductory music tuition to children and young people who may otherwise face barriers to participation. During the year, the charity provided approximately 480 hours of free taster tuition, equivalent to 960 individual 30-minute sessions. These sessions enabled families to experience the benefits of music education before making a longer-term commitment and helped ensure that financial circumstances did not prevent access to creative learning opportunities.
The Trustees recognise that music education provides far-reaching benefits beyond musical achievement.
- Tutors observed improvements in confidence, concentration, resilience, self-discipline and communication skills among participants.
- Many students progressed from beginner level to performing confidently at showcases, mini concerts and the annual Summer Music Slam, demonstrating both musical growth and personal development.
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## **Student Achievement and Recognition**
Celebrating achievement remains a central part of the Templesprings learning journey. Throughout the year, students were encouraged not only to develop their musical skills but also to cultivate perseverance, discipline, confidence and a growth mindset.
Our Student of the Month programme continued to recognise learners who demonstrated exceptional commitment, progress, resilience, attendance and positive attitudes towards learning. Awards were presented throughout the year, celebrating students at different stages of their musical journey and reinforcing the value of consistent effort and personal growth.
Alongside formal recognition, Templesprings continued to monitor student engagement through our digital music learning platform, which records lesson participation, practice activity and home learning engagement.
• During the reporting period, students collectively logged hundreds of hours of independent practice outside of their weekly lessons.
• This increased engagement was reflected in noticeable improvements in musical ability, performance confidence, technical accuracy and overall progress.
• Music tutors reported that students who consistently engaged with home practice demonstrated stronger musical recall, greater confidence during performances and accelerated progression through learning materials. The data collected through the platform has enabled Templesprings to better understand learner habits and support students in developing self-discipline and ownership of their learning.
Students regularly shared how music had positively impacted their confidence and personal development:
Parents also reported significant changes in their children, including increased confidence, improved concentration, stronger resilience and greater willingness to try new challenges.
## **Showcases, Concerts and Performance**
## **Opportunities**
Providing opportunities for performance remains an important part of the Templesprings learning journey.
During the year, students participated in showcases, mini concerts and community performance events designed to gradually build confidence and stage presence.
Approximately 11 showcase acts and 12 mini concert acts participated throughout the year, demonstrating courage, commitment and significant musical progress.
The annual Summer Music Slam continued to be a highlight of the Templesprings calendar, bringing together students, families and the wider community to celebrate creativity, achievement and musical excellence.
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## **Summer Music Slam 2025**
The highlight of the Templesprings calendar was once again the annual Summer Music Slam, our flagship celebration of student achievement and community participation.
The Summer Music Slam provides children and young people with the opportunity to perform on a larger stage and showcase the skills, confidence and musical ability they have developed throughout the year. Participants are selected and prepared through a structured pathway of lessons, showcases and mini concerts, enabling them to build confidence gradually before performing in front of a larger audience.
The event represents the culmination of a year's learning and gives students the opportunity to demonstrate their progress, creativity and commitment in a professional and supportive environment. For many young performers, this is their first experience of performing before a large audience and is often described as a transformational milestone in their personal development journey.
The event continues to receive strong support from the local community. Families, friends, local residents and supporters attend to celebrate the achievements of the young performers and encourage their continued development. Entry to the event remains free, ensuring accessibility for all members of the community.
Fundraising activities during the event included a community raffle, with all proceeds reinvested into charitable activities that support music education, youth development and community programmes. Prizes included music-related gifts and educational resources, generously donated by supporters and partners.
The Summer Music Slam also provides valuable volunteering opportunities. Parents, carers, young leaders and community volunteers contributed their time and skills to support event planning, hospitality, fundraising, stage management and audience engagement. Their contribution helped create a welcoming and celebratory environment where young people felt valued, encouraged and inspired.
The Trustees continue to view the Summer Music Slam as one of the most significant examples of the charity's impact. Beyond musical achievement, the event builds confidence, strengthens community connections, celebrates positive youth development and demonstrates what can be achieved when families, volunteers and young people work together towards a shared goal.
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## **Summer Sounds Programme**
The Summer Sounds Programme continued to provide young people with opportunities to develop skills in music performance, songwriting, recording and music production.
Participants benefited from personalised tuition and practical experience in creating and producing original music. The programme provides a valuable pathway into both the creative and technical aspects of the music industry.
## **Partnership Working and Mental Wellbeing**
Templesprings continued its partnership work supporting young people experiencing emotional and mental health challenges.
Building on previous successes, approximately 76 music support sessions were delivered during the reporting period. Young people engaged in structured music activities that promoted emotional expression, confidence building, resilience and social connection.
Participants reported improvements in confidence, emotional wellbeing and relationships with peers and family members. Music continues to provide a safe and effective outlet for self-expression and personal development.
## **Holiday Clubs**
Templesprings continued to deliver vibrant, enriching and highly valued Holiday Club programmes throughout the year, providing children with safe, stimulating and memorable experiences during school holiday periods. Activities included music workshops, arts and crafts, cooking classes, outdoor learning experiences, sports activities, wellbeing sessions and creative projects.
Participation increased during the year, with approximately:
- 24 children attending Easter Holiday Club
- 36 children attending Winter Half-Term Club
- 42 children attending Summer Holiday Club
More than simply childcare provision, our Holiday Clubs are designed to promote confidence, creativity, teamwork, independence and positive social interaction. They provide children with opportunities to build friendships, try new experiences, develop practical life skills and create lasting memories within a safe and supportive environment.
Across the year, children participated in a wide range of engaging activities including music
workshops, arts and crafts, team challenges, outdoor adventures, cooking experiences, sports activities and creative projects. Through these activities, children developed communication skills, resilience, problem-solving abilities and confidence while learning to work collaboratively with their peers.
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• Cooking sessions proved particularly popular, giving children opportunities to develop independence, follow instructions, work as a team and experience the satisfaction of preparing food together. These practical activities encouraged cooperation, patience and responsibility while helping children gain valuable life skills.
• Children also enjoyed a range of exciting educational and recreational outings. Visits to Flip Out provided opportunities for physical activity, confidence building and healthy risk-taking in a supervised environment. Adventure activities at Grange waters Outdoor Education Centre encouraged teamwork, perseverance and courage as children challenged themselves through new outdoor experiences and activities that stretched them beyond their comfort zones.
• One of the most significant outcomes of the Holiday Clubs was the development of friendships and social confidence. Many children attended not knowing others within the group but left having formed meaningful friendships and stronger social connections. Parents frequently reported that their children returned home excited, more confident and eager to share their experiences with family members.
The Holiday Clubs also provided important opportunities for young people to experience positive role models. Older students and youth volunteers supported younger participants throughout activities, creating a culture of encouragement, leadership and mutual support that reflects the values of Templesprings.
Throughout the year, children demonstrated remarkable creativity, kindness and teamwork. Whether collaborating on group projects, supporting one another during outdoor challenges, performing music together or simply enjoying shared experiences, participants developed important social and emotional skills that will continue to benefit them beyond the holiday period.
For many families, the Holiday Clubs provided access to enriching experiences that may otherwise have been financially inaccessible. The Trustees remain committed to ensuring that children from all backgrounds have opportunities to learn, grow, explore and thrive through positive childhood experiences.
Feedback from parents consistently highlighted the value of the programme, with many commenting on the increased confidence, independence, happiness and enthusiasm displayed by their children following participation. The Holiday Clubs continue to be one of Templesprings' most impactful community programmes, combining fun, learning and personal development in a way that positively influences both children and their families.
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## **C3 Youth Employability and Progression Programme**
The C3 Youth Programme continues to be one of Templesprings' most impactful initiatives, providing young people with opportunities to develop confidence, leadership skills, employability skills and positive aspirations for the future.
The programme supports young people through a structured pathway of personal development, volunteering, mentoring, accredited learning, leadership opportunities and practical workplace experience. Through regular participation, young people are encouraged to take increasing levels of responsibility, develop transferable skills and become positive role models within their communities.
During the reporting period, approximately 19 young people aged between 11 and 19 years participated in the programme, receiving over 1,575 hours of structured support, mentoring, volunteering and skills development opportunities.
Young people participated in a wide range of activities including:
- Leadership development and mentoring.
- Arts Award accreditation opportunities.
- Community volunteering.
- Event planning and delivery.
- Music and creative projects.
- Cooking Lessons.
- Outdoor Adventure.
- Fundraising initiatives.
- Customer service and administration.
- Digital marketing and content creation.
- Team-building and communication activities.
- Project management and enterprise projects.
A key feature of the programme is the opportunity for young people to apply their learning in real-world settings. Participants were involved in designing and delivering projects, supporting community events, assisting younger children, contributing to fundraising activities and helping with the day-to-day operation of charity programmes.
Through these experiences, young people developed valuable skills including communication, teamwork, leadership, responsibility, problem-solving, initiative and resilience. Many participants reported increased confidence in their ability to pursue education, employment and future career opportunities.
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## **Work Experience and Employability**
Templesprings remains committed to supporting young people through meaningful work experience opportunities. During the year, young people collectively completed more than 2,100 hours of practical work experience across a range of operational, administrative and creative functions within Templesprings.
Participants gained hands-on experience in:
- Administration and office management.
- Educational resource production.
- Customer service.
- Event support and coordination.
- Website development and content creation.
- Search Engine Optimisation (SEO).
- Social media and digital marketing.
- Community engagement and outreach.
One young person reflected:
"Before joining the programme, I was nervous about talking to people and didn't know what I wanted to do in the future. Now I feel much more confident and have gained experience that I can put on my CV."
Another participant commented:
"The programme helped me learn how to work as part of a team and take responsibility. It made me realise I am capable of much more than I thought."
Unlike many traditional work experience placements, participants were entrusted with meaningful responsibilities that contributed directly to the organisation's operations and growth. This approach enabled young people to build confidence, develop professional behaviours and gain practical workplace skills in a supportive environment.
The programme has demonstrated clear progression outcomes. During the reporting period, two young people successfully progressed into temporary paid employment opportunities within Templesprings, while a further two young people secured ongoing part-time paid roles following their involvement in volunteering and work experience activities.
These employment outcomes represent a significant achievement for both the young people involved and the programme itself. They demonstrate the effectiveness of Templesprings' commitment to developing talent, creating opportunities and supporting young people as they transition into the world of work.
The Trustees are particularly encouraged by the progression pathway that now exists within the organisation, enabling young people to move from participant, to volunteer, to work placement student and ultimately into paid employment. This pathway provides tangible evidence of the long-term impact of the programme and its contribution to improving employability, aspirations and life chances for young people within our community.
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Beyond employment outcomes, participants reported increased confidence, stronger communication skills, improved teamwork and a greater sense of purpose and belonging. Parents also noted increased maturity, responsibility and independence among young people involved in the programme.
The Trustees remain committed to expanding opportunities for young people and creating additional pathways into volunteering, leadership, training and employment in future years.
## **Strengthening Families and Supporting Early Childhood Development**
Throughout 2024–2025, Templesprings continued to expand its support for families, recognising that positive outcomes for children are closely linked to the confidence, wellbeing and capacity of their parents and carers. Alongside our music tuition and youth development programmes, we delivered activities that encouraged family participation, strengthened parent-child relationships and created opportunities for shared learning experiences.
Our work increasingly reflects an early intervention approach. Through accessible music programmes, creative learning opportunities, holiday clubs, coaching, mentoring and child development activities, we support families to nurture children's communication, confidence, independence, emotional wellbeing and social development from an early age.
Particular progress has been made through our Mini Mixers programme for children under five years old, which uses music, movement and play-based learning experiences to support cognitive development, coordination, language acquisition and social interaction. Parents report increased confidence in supporting their children's learning at home, while children demonstrate improved concentration, communication and engagement in group activities. This programme provides an important early foundation for future learning and school readiness.
The charity also continued to provide affordable and accessible pathways into music education through free taster lessons and group learning opportunities. These initiatives have helped reduce barriers to participation for families who may otherwise struggle to access enrichment opportunities for their children. As a result, more children have been able to develop confidence, creativity and resilience through sustained participation in the arts.
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## **Parent Engagement, Family Learning and Early Intervention**
As part of our commitment to supporting the whole family, Templesprings delivered a series of free parent education and family learning workshops throughout the year. These sessions were provided as a charitable service to parents, carers and grandparents within our community and were designed to strengthen parenting confidence, improve understanding of child development and support positive outcomes for young children during their critical early years.
The staff from the Nursery gave up their free time to deliver these workshops. During the reporting period, four parent workshops were delivered, engaging over 30 parents, carers and grandparents. The workshops focused on practical topics that families identified as important to their child's development and wellbeing, including:
- Supporting successful toileting and independence.
- Understanding Montessori principles and creating Montessori-inspired learning opportunities at home.
- Positive parenting approaches and nurturing healthy relationships.
- Understanding schemas and children's patterns of learning through play.
- Understanding sensitive periods in child development and recognising opportunities to support learning and growth.
In addition to the workshops, families received regular newsletters, guidance materials and practical resources designed to help them better understand child development and support learning within the home environment. These resources enabled parents to continue their learning beyond the workshops and provided accessible information that could be implemented immediately in everyday family life.
Feedback from participants demonstrated strong demand for this provision. Parents reported increased confidence in supporting their children's development, greater understanding of child behaviour, and improved ability to respond appropriately to their children's developmental needs. Many families stated that the sessions helped them view challenging behaviours differently and provided practical strategies they could use at home.
Grandparents who attended also reported increased understanding of modern child development approaches, enabling greater consistency and support across the wider family network.
The workshops contributed to improved parent-child relationships, increased parental confidence, stronger home learning environments and greater awareness of the developmental needs of young children. These outcomes align closely with Templesprings' commitment to early intervention, family wellbeing and improving life chances for children.
Demand for parent education and family learning opportunities continues to grow. Feedback from participants highlighted a desire for more frequent workshops and ongoing support. Whilst current resources limit the frequency of delivery, the Trustees recognise the significant value of this provision and intend to explore opportunities to expand family support services in future years.
The Trustees believe that empowering parents and carers with knowledge, confidence and practical strategies is one of the most effective ways to improve outcomes for children. By strengthening the adults around the child, we help create nurturing environments that support communication, emotional wellbeing, independence, school readiness and lifelong learning.
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## **Volunteers and Gift in Kind Contributions**
The Trustees would like to express sincere appreciation to our volunteers, trustees, parents, tutors, mentors and supporters whose dedication continues to make our work possible.
Around 16 people provided a total of 945 volunteering hours. Their Gift in Kind contribution to the organisation is worth £14,175.
## **Public Benefit**
In shaping the charity's objectives and activities during the year, the Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit.
Templesprings exists to improve outcomes for children, young people and families through education, music, mentoring, coaching, volunteering, family support and community engagement. The Trustees are satisfied that the charity's activities continue to provide clear and measurable public benefit to the communities we serve.
During the reporting period, the charity delivered more than 3,600 hours of music tuition, 480 hours of free introductory music lessons, over 2,100 hours of work experience opportunities, more than 1,575 hours of youth development support and approximately 945 volunteer hours. These activities were delivered alongside holiday clubs, family learning workshops, mentoring programmes, performance opportunities and community events that directly benefited local residents.
## **Educational Benefit:**
- The charity continues to advance education by providing accessible music tuition, creative learning opportunities, mentoring, leadership development and employability programmes for children and young people.
- Participants developed confidence, communication skills, creativity, discipline, resilience and practical workplace skills. Through regular learning opportunities and performance experiences, young people were encouraged to fulfil their potential and develop the confidence needed to succeed in education, employment and life.
- The charity also provided structured work experience placements and progression pathways that resulted in several young people securing paid employment opportunities, demonstrating tangible educational and employability outcomes.
## **Benefit to Children and Families:**
- A significant area of public benefit during the year was the charity's support for families and early childhood development. Through free parent workshops, newsletters, family learning resources and early years activities,
- Templesprings supported over 30 parents, carers and grandparents to develop a greater understanding of child development, positive parenting approaches and strategies for supporting children's learning and wellbeing at home.
- • Topics included toileting and independence, Montessori approaches in the home, child development, schemas, sensitive periods of learning and positive parenting practices.
- Parents reported increased confidence, stronger parent-child relationships and improved understanding of their children's developmental needs. The Trustees believe these activities contribute to improved school readiness, stronger home learning environments and better long-term outcomes for children.
## **Youth Development and Employability.**
- The C3 Youth Programme continued to provide substantial public benefit by supporting young people through mentoring, volunteering, leadership development and employability activities.
- Young people gained practical experience, developed transferable workplace skills and increased their confidence, aspirations and readiness for future employment.
- The programme also provided opportunities for participants to contribute positively to their local community through volunteering and social action projects.
- The Trustees are particularly encouraged by the progression pathway created through the programme, enabling young people to move from participation to volunteering, work experience and paid employment.
- **Health and Wellbeing:**
- The charity's activities continue to contribute positively to mental health and emotional wellbeing.
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- Through music education, mentoring, creative activities and supportive relationships, participants reported improvements in confidence, self-esteem, resilience and emotional wellbeing. Young people involved in wellbeingfocused programmes described feeling more connected, more confident and better able to manage challenges.
- The Trustees recognise the important role that creative participation, positive relationships and community engagement play in supporting emotional wellbeing and preventing social isolation.
## **Community Benefit**
- Templesprings continues to strengthen community cohesion by bringing together children, young people, families, volunteers, local businesses and community partners through shared activities and events.
- Programmes such as Holiday Clubs, Showcases, Mini Concerts and the Summer Music Slam create opportunities for community participation, volunteering and celebration of young people's achievements.
- The Summer Music Slam in particular demonstrated the power of community involvement, with families, volunteers and local supporters coming together to celebrate the achievements of young performers and raise funds to support future charitable activities.
## **Volunteer Contribution**
- The Trustees recognise the significant contribution made by volunteers who collectively donated approximately 945 hours of service during the year.
- Volunteers supported programme delivery, events, mentoring, administration and community engagement activities, helping the charity maximise its impact and extend the reach of its services.
## **Impact - Measurement and Evaluation**
Templesprings is committed to being an evidence-based organisation and regularly evaluates the impact of its programmes on children, young people, families and the wider community.
We use a combination of quantitative and qualitative methods to measure outcomes, including Youth Outcomes Star, Youth Music Evaluation tools, attendance records, participant surveys, parent feedback, tutor observations, focus groups, case studies and individual interviews.
We also monitor measurable outcomes such as participation rates, lesson attendance, home practice engagement, completion of accreditation opportunities, volunteering hours, work experience placements and progression into further education, training or employment.
Our key impact measures include:
- Confidence, wellbeing and resilience.
- Musical, creative and educational development.
- Employability, leadership and workplace skills.
The evidence collected throughout the year demonstrates that Templesprings continues to make a positive contribution to improving confidence, educational outcomes, employability, family resilience and community engagement among the children, young people and families it serves.
These outcomes are reflected throughout the achievements and performance reported during the year.
## **Conclusion**
The Trustees are satisfied that Templesprings continues to deliver substantial public benefit through its educational, developmental and community-based activities. The charity's work supports children, young people and families to build confidence, develop skills, strengthen relationships and access opportunities that improve their wellbeing, life chances and future aspirations.
The Trustees thank all students, families, volunteers, funders, supporters and partners whose continued commitment enables Templesprings to fulfil its charitable objectives and transform lives through music, education and community engagement.
- Progression into volunteering, training and employment.
- Parent confidence and understanding of child development.
- School readiness, communication and social development.
- Family engagement and wellbeing.
- Community participation and volunteer involvement.
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## **Financial Review and Reserves Policy**
Both income and expenses have reduced in comparison to the previous year. The Charity had a small deficit at the end of the year. In the coming year, the Trustees will continue to apply for funding to develop new training initiatives and community projects.
The main activities are undertaken from the general fund, where most of the income is from individual donations.
## **Investment Policy**
The Charity does not have sufficient funds to invest now. However, it may be considered to opening an investment account when funds are available.
## **Basis of Preparation**
This report is prepared in accordance with the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (revised 2019).
The trustees have opted to produce the Accounts on a receipts and payments basis, under s42(3) of the Charities Act 1993.
**The trustees declare that they have approved the report and accounts.**
**Signed by one trustee on behalf of all the charity's trustees.**
## **PRINT NAME: OLAWAGBEMI BIDEMI JOHNSON**
**DATE: 21st June 2026**
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## _**Templesprings**_
Independent Examiner's Report To The Trustees of Templesprings
I report on the accounts of the trust for the year ended 31st August 2025, which are set out on pages 19 to 27.
## **Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner**
The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.
It is my responsibility to:
- examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act;
- to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act); and
- to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
## **Basis of independent examiner's report**
My examination was carried out in accordance with the directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair' view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.
## **Independent examiner's statement**
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
- 1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements:
- to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
- to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act have not been met; or
- 2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the
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Name: Fumi Popoola BSc FCCA CTA
Relevant professional qualification or body: ACCA
Address: 36A Goodmayes Road, llford, Essex IG3 9UR
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## _**Templesprings**_
Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31st August 2025
|**Income**
Donations and legacies
Income from charitable activities
Investment Income
Other income
**Total Income**
**Expenditure**
**Raising funds**
**Net incoming resources available**
**Charitable activities**
**Other**
**Total expenditure**
**Net outgoing resources before transfers**
Gross transfer between funds
**Net movement in funds**
Fund balances at 1st September 2024
**Fund balances at 31st August 2025**|**Notes**
2
3
4
8
6|**£**
137,283
4,937
3
142,223
203
**142,426**
-
**142,426**
139,701
5,411
**145,112**
(2,686)
-
**(2,686)**
(55,695)
**(58,381)**
Unrestricted
funds|**£**
-
-
-
-
-
**-**
-
**-**
-
-
**-**
-
-
-
-
**-**
Restricted
funds|**£**
137,283
4,937
3
142,223
203
**142,426**
-
**142,426**
139,701
5,411
**145,112**
(2,686)
-
**(2,686)**
(55,695)
**(58,381)**
Year ended
Aug 2025|**£**
180,457
5,000
8
Year ended
Aug 2024|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||||||185,465
2,735|
||||||**188,200**|
||||||-|
|||||||
||||||**188,200**|
||||||195,740|
||||||5,710|
|||||||
||||||**201,450**|
||||||(13,250)
-|
||||||**(13,250)**
(42,445)|
||||||**(55,695)**|
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## _**Templesprings**_
Balance Sheet As at 31st August 2025
|**Fixed Assets**
Tangible assets
**Current Assets**
Trade receivables
Other debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
**Current Liabilities**
Other creditors
**Non-current Liabilities**
Creditors falling due after one year
**Total assets less total liabilities**
**Income funds**
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds|**Notes**
9
12|**31st Aug 2025**
**£**
6,522
-
1,291
3,077
4,368
69,271
69,271
-
**(58,381)**
-
(58,381)
**(58,381)**|**31st Aug 2024**
**£**
2,099|
|---|---|---|---|
||||-
-
1,559|
||||1,559
46,103|
||||46,103
-|
||||**(42,445)**|
||||-
(42,445)|
||||**(42,445)**|
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with FRS 102.
The trustees consider that the charity is entitled to exemption from audit under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011.
21st June 2026 The accounts were approved by the Trustees on …........................
…………………………………………………. Olawagbemi Bidemi Johnson Trustee
Registered Charity No: 1092825
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## _**Templesprings**_
Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31st August 2025
## **1. Accounting policies**
## a. Basis of Accounting
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or the transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) effective 1st January 2015 and the Charities Act 2011.
## b. Fund Accounting
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity.
## c. Income
Income is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, receipt is probable and the amount can be measured reliably. Grant income is recognised when the conditions for receipt have been met and there is reasonable assurance that the grant will be received. All income is stated gross of any related expenditure.
The charity's principal sources of income comprise donations, grants and bank interest.
## d. Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure, it is probable settlement will be required and the amount can be measured reliably. Costs of generating funds and charitable activities are recognised in the period in which the event to which they relate occurred. All support costs are recognised in the period that the liability arose. All expenditure is stated exclusive of VAT.
## e. Other Costs
Other costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity.
## f. Grants
The general policy is that multi-year grants are conditional on an annual review, and that the Charity maintains the discretion to terminate any grant.
## g. Funds structure
Restricted funds comprise income funds subject to specific conditions imposed by donors or grantmaking bodies requiring the funds to be applied for particular purposes.
## h. Going concern
The trustees have reviewed the charity's financial position and cash flow forecasts for a period of at least twelve months from the date of approval of these accounts. The trustees consider it appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis. Accordingly, the financial statements have been prepared on the going concern basis.
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## _**Templesprings**_
Notes to the accounts
For the year ended 31st August 2025
## **1. Accounting policies**
## i. Treatment of irrecoverable VAT
Irrecoverable VAT is attributed to revenue and capital expenditure as appropriate.
## j. Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less accumulated depreciation. Depreciation is charged on a straight-line basis over the estimated useful lives of the assets.
Computer Equipment 3 years straight line Leasehold Improvements 5 years straight line Office Equipment 3 years straight line Plant and Machinery 3 years straight line
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## _**Templesprings**_
Notes to the accounts
For the year ended 31st August 2025
## **2. Donations and legacies**
|**Donations and legacies**|||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|Donations and gifts
**Donations and gifts**
Unrestricted funds:
Gift in kind
Gift Aid
Donations and gifts
Restricted funds:
Donations and gifts|**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
-
||**Total**
**2025**
**£**
137,283|**Total**
**2024**
**£**
180,457|**Total**|
||**£**
137,283
**funds**||**funds**
**£**
-|||**2024**|
|||||14,175
32,195
90,913|9,500
73,173
97,784||
|||||137,283|180,457||
|||||-|-||
|||||-|-||
## **3. Income from charitable activities**
|Government grants (see note 5)
Corporate grants (see note 5)|**Unrestricted**|**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
-
-
|**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
-
-
||**Total**
**2025**
**£**
-
4,937||**Total**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**£**
-
4,937
**funds**||**funds**
**£**
-
-||||**2024**|
|||||||||**£**
-
5,000|
|||4,937||-||4,937||5,000|
## **4. Investment income**
Interest receivable
|**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
**£**
3
-
**Unrestricted**
**funds**|**Total**
**2025**
**£**
3|**Total**|
|---|---|---|
|||**2024**|
|||**£**
8|
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## _**Templesprings**_
Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31st August 2025
## **5. Income from charitable activities: Government and Corporate grants**
|Groundwork UK
Thurrock CVS Commu|**Unrestricted**|**Unrestricted**|**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
-
-
|**Restricted**
**funds**
**£**
-
-
||**Total**
**2025**
**£**
-
4,937||**Total**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**£**
-
4,937
**funds**||**funds**
**£**
-
-||||**2024**|
|||||||||**£**
-
5,000|
|||4,937||-||4,937||5,000|
## **6. Total resources expended**
|**Total resources expended**|||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**Costs of generating funds**
Raising funds
**Charitable activities**
Activities undertaken directly (see note 7)
Other costs (see note 8)||**2025**
**£**
-||**2024**|
|||||**£**
-|
||139,701||195,740||
||5,411||5,709||
||**145,112**||**201,449**||
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## _**Templesprings**_
Notes to the accounts For the year ended 31st August 2025
## **7. Cost of charitable activities: undertaken directly**
|**7. **|**Cost of charitable activities: undertaken directly**||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
|**8. **|Staff costs
Staff Salaries
Employers NI
Pension Costs
Staff Training
Supporting costs
Advertising and Marketing
Computer Expenses
Office and Rent Expenses
Telecommunications
Volunteer Expenses
Direct Project expenditure
Equipment
Events and activities
Total cost of charitable activities: undertaken directly
**Other expenditure**
Audit & Accountancy fees
Bank Fees
Consulting
Depreciation Expense
Insurance
Repairs & Maintenance
Subscriptions
Subsistence
Travel|**2025**
**£**
82,543
2,914
1,756
191|**2024**
**£**
129,504
3,055
2,053
396|**2024**|
|||87,404
250
2,993
13,291
128
11,620|135,008
2,508
3,888
14,593
785
7,059||
|||28,282
-
24,015|28,833
913
30,986||
|||24,015
**139,701**|31,899
**195,740**||
|||**2025**
**£**
1,586
-
458
1,887
525
849
46
-
61
**5,411**|**2024**
**£**
2,978
45
610
976
-
231
360
-
509
**5,709**|**2024**|
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## _**Templesprings**_
Notes to the accounts
For the year ended 31st August 2025
|**9. Fixed Assets**
_Cost or valuation_
At 1st September 2024
Additions
Disposals
At 31st August 2025
_Depreciation_
At 1st September 2024
Charge for the year
At 31st August 2025
_Net book value_
**At 31st August 2025**
At 31st August 2024|**£**
25,917
7,286
-|
|---|---|
||33,203
24,794
1,887|
||26,681|
||**6,522**|
||1,123|
## **10. Transaction with Trustees**
No trustee received remuneration or benefits during the year (2024: £nil). No trustee was reimbursed expenses during the year (2024: £nil).
## **11. Employees**
During the year, there was an average of 4 employees employed by the Charity (2024: 5).
## **12. Restricted funds**
The Charity held no restricted funds during the year (2024: £nil).
## **13. Analysis of net assets between funds**
|Fund balances at 31st August 2025 are represented by:
Current assets|£
(58,381)
Unrestricted
funds|Restricted
funds
£
-|Total
£
(58,381)|
|---|---|---|---|
||(58,381)|-|(58,381)|
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