## ~~WHERE~~ E ~~VERY~~ BRI ~~C~~ K
_This lunchbox meant more than just food for my son. He came home happier, more focused, and proud to have something nutritious to eat It really took pressure off our family during a tough time.” Mrs S._
_Before Bo_ ~~_y_~~ _sGetFit24, I never though_ ~~_t_~~ _I could_ ~~_e_~~ _njoy exer_ ~~_c_~~ _ise. Now I feel stronger, more focused in school, and I even bi_ ~~_ke_~~ _with my cousins on the weekend. It changed how I s_ ~~_e_~~ _e_ ~~_m_~~ _yself.” Participant, age 13_
# ~~TEL~~ L ~~S~~ A STO ~~R~~ Y a ~~S~~ A ~~N~~ N ~~U~~ AL ~~R~~ EPOR ~~T~~ AN ~~D~~ ACCOU ~~N~~ TS 2023
- Trustees Statement:
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This year marked a period of growth and “construction” for our charity, as we laid the foundation for long-term impact through innovative new initiatives and the expansion of existing programmes. Our focus has been on deepening community engagement, fostering youth empowerment, and ensuring the sustainability of our services.
A major milestone was the successful launch of our new community gym — a safe, inclusive space where young people can stay active, build confidence, and develop positive routines. Alongside this, we introduced targeted fitness sessions and new community engagement strategies to better respond to evolving local needs.
## **• Fuel for Learning**
Delivered over 255 daily nutritious lunchboxes to young boys, addressing hunger and promoting long-term healthy eating habits, in partnership with nutritionists and local food suppliers.
## **• Boys Get Fit ‘24**
A youth-led physical activity programme promoting regular movement, mental wellbeing, and positive self-image through structured group fitness sessions.
## **• Cook With Me**
A family-centred cooking initiative aimed at building practical skills, improving nutrition awareness, and strengthening bonds through shared food experiences.
## **• The 3-Day Hike**
A transformative outdoor challenge that empowered young people through teamwork, resilience-building, and connection with nature.
Together, these initiatives reflect our renewed mission: to create sustainable, empowering opportunities for our community to grow stronger, healthier, and more connected. As we look ahead, we remain committed to scaling our impact and ensuring that every programme we deliver contributes meaningfully to the lives of those we serve.
We deeply appreciate the ongoing support and dedication from all our partners and supporters. We eagerly anticipate building on this success in the upcoming year.
Ester Amelia Stern
## OUR MISSION
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To provide children with opportunities TO BUILD better skills so they can USE THE TOOLS to lay a SOLID FOUNDATION have improved life chances.
## CHARITABLE OBJECTIVES
## To advance in life and help children through:
A. providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.
B. To help children, especially but not exclusively through leisure time activities, so as to develop their capabilities so that they may grow to full maturity as individuals and members of society. 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.
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## OUR TRUSTEES
## MR JEFFREY SINITSKY
An experienced manager in the financial sector, Mr Sinitsky has years of business acumen and acts as the treasurer of Fun4kids. He has wide community interests at heart and a particular interest in children’s education and emotional wellbeing.
## MR YEHOSHUA PINTER
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A local philanthropist and businessman involved in many charities including a local school as a governor. Mr Pinter has excellent experience in governance and management and as the Chair brings his management skills to the charity. He is interested in helping the community and setting up social enterprises. He has been involved in many worthwhile projects and has great ideas to make big things happen quickly.
## MISS ESTER AMELIA STERN
A highly experienced and phenomenal teacher with over 8 years of dedicated service in education. Her deep understanding of children’s needs, coupled with her exceptional ability to connect with them, makes her an invaluable asset to our charity. Esther’s passion for education and her natural ability to build positive relationships have earned her the admiration and respect of both colleagues and the families she works with. As a trustee, Esther brings a unique perspective and unwavering commitment to supporting the well-being and development of every child in our care.
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## OUR AIMS
Our aim is to ensure that every child receives the essential ‘H’ factors necessary for a fulfilling childhood, irrespective of their family’s financial circumstances.
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Health:
We aim to promote the physical and mental well-being of children through access to nutritious meals, fitness activities, and wellness programs that encourage healthy lifestyles.
## Hope:
Our goal is to inspire hope in the children we serve by offering programs and support that empower them to dream big, set goals, and work towards a brighter future.
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## Holidays:
We strive to provide enriching and enjoyable holiday programs that offer children fun activities, new experiences, and opportunities to learn and grow during school breaks.
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## Happiness:
We are dedicated to creating a joyful and positive environment through engaging activities, recreational programs, and events that bring smiles to children’s faces and enhance their overall well-being.
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The Cost-of-Living Crisis (COLC) had resulted in both direct and indirect outcomes for our community. One significant indirect outcome was the increased risk of child malnutrition as families struggled to meet daily expenses, leading to a lack of sufficient food. This malnutrition impaired children’s ability to function properly and hindered their academic achievements.
To combat this, we launched the “Cook with Me” project, specifically targeting the winter holidays when children were particularly vulnerable. Through this initiative, boys participated in cooking sessions and enjoyed the nutritious meals they prepared. This not only ensured they had a good meal during the break but also helped alleviate the immediate issue of hunger, preventing its negative impact on their well-being and future success. s
By addressing malnutrition during the winter holidays, the “Cook with Me” project supported children in their growth and learning, ultimately helping them achieve their full potential during these challenging times. Our cooking groups had a two-fold impact on our users’ health and nutrition, as well as their confidence. Specifically, we planned and developed the following three outcomes:
- 65 young boys experienced better health and improved nutrition as they cooked and ate healthy meals.
- 65 young boys improved their confidence, which positively impacted their life chances.
- 65 young boys enhanced their cooking skills and became capable of preparing a two-course meal that included a vegetable, starch, and protein.
This project was supported by the Greater London Authority (GLA) through the Building Stronger Communities.
_‘’Being part of the ‘Cook with me’ holiday program at fun4kids, has really boosted my confidence. I feel more comfortable speaking up in class and trying new things.” Jeffrey’s confidence was notably increased, not only in the kitchen but also in his daily life.”_
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## FUEL FOR LEARNING INITIATIVE
In 2024, Hackney Foodbank delivered a targeted Fuel for Learning programme supporting 255 boys with daily nutritious lunchboxes. Each lunchbox included a protein-based snack and fresh fruit, addressing immediate hunger while encouraging healthier eating habits.
This initiative was developed in close collaboration with nutritionists and local suppliers, ensuring meals were both balanced and freshly prepared. The model not only supported young people’s health but also contributed to local economic activity.
Key outcomes include:
- Delivery of over ___ meals across the programme period.
- Improved physical well-being and reported increases in concentration and energy among beneficiaries.
- Strengthened community partnerships and food supply chains.
We implemented ongoing monitoring and beneficiary feedback to refine delivery and ensure responsiveness to local needs. This initiative demonstrates our commitment to moving beyond emergency food aid toward sustainable, health-led interventions that enhance well-being and educational outcomes.
_This lunchbox meant more than just food for my son. He came home happier, more focused, and proud to have something nutritious to eat every day. It really took pressure off our family during a tough time.”_
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## BOYSGETFIT-24 BY SPORTS ENGLAND
## **Empowering young boys through fitness, confidence, and community**
BoysGetFit-2024 was a 10-week health and wellbeing initiative delivered by Fun4Kids for boys referred by their schools. The programme offered participants a choice between weekly personal trainer-led fitness classes or cycling sessions at the Lee Valley Velopark — with many boys opting to attend both.
Fitness Classes: Held at Yesodey Hatorah School, these sessions were led by three qualified personal trainers and focused on endurance, muscle strengthening, and proper warm-up/cool-down routines. With 24 boys engaged each week, we saw measurable improvements in fitness, energy levels, and motivation.
Cycling Sessions: Delivered by two professional cycling instructors at the Velopark, boys were grouped by skill level into beginner and development groups. Each week, 24 boys participated, gaining practical cycling skills and confidence in a structured outdoor. environment. ee
Equipment Investment: The programme also saw the purchase of new fitness equipment — including treadmills, cross trainers, mats, weights, and jump ropes — which will continue to benefit future Fun4Kids projects, promoting sustainability and long-term community health impact. , , : y | ee Nutrition: After every class, boys received a high-quality, protein-based snack, guided by trainers to support postexercise recovery and model healthy habits.
The success of BoysGetFit-2024 lies in its holistic design — combining physical training, healthy eating, and emotional support — to help young boys build resilience, self-belief, and lifelong wellness habits.
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## 3 day hike – henry smith
This transformative outdoor challenge took a group of young participants on a 3-day guided hike, designed to build teamwork, confidence, and resilience. Away from screens and routine, the boys learned navigation skills, overcame physical challenges, and developed a deeper connection with nature and each other. The experience promoted mental wellbeing, independence, and a strong sense of achievement that stayed with them long after the final mile.
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Our YVT - young voices team program constantly helps us monitor our users’ needs. It helps us watch the progress and success of our work.
We do this via different methods and forms such as video taking after sessions, mini-interviews or handing out an opinion poll to ask the boys what they feel like or what they enjoyed most. This gives them a chance to raise their voice of opinion and improves confidence as we perform further according to their feedback.
In addition, we give out an extensive questionnaire at the start of the course covering hard and soft skills rated on a 1-10 basis. These exact questions will be asked during the course and after the course helping us to map changes and learn how to shape future work that we do.
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## Our 2024 Donors: Building Success Together Together
We extend our heartfelt gratitude to the generous donors who have supported us throughout 2023. Your contributions have been instrumental in helping us achieve our goals and make a positive impact in our community. Here are some of the donors that have helped us build success this year:
We also want to acknowledge and thank all the local philanthropists whose generous donations have been vital to our success.
We look forward to continuing our partnership and building on this success in the coming years.
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## Fun4kids
## Report of the Trustees
## RESERVES POLICY
The trustees retain reserves as necessary to maintain the operational capability of the Charity.
## Responsibilities of the Trustees
Charity Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity as at the Balance Sheet Date, and of its incoming resources, including income and expenditure for the financial year.
In preparing those financial statements, the Trustees should follow best practice and
- a. Select suitable accounting policies and the apply them consistently.
- b. Make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent.
- c. Follow applicable accounting standards and the Charities SORP October 2005,updated May 2008 disclosing and explaining any departures in the financial statements.
- d. Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to assume that the charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them as Trustees to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charity Law.
## Board Of Trustees
The members of the Board Of Trustees are set out on Page 1. Approved by The Trustees of on 10 June 2024 and signed on behalf of them all.
Chairperson and Trustee Miss Esther Amelia Stern Date: 02 June 2024
Treasurer Mr. Jeffrey Sinitsky Date: 02 June 2024
The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the charity’s assets and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other regularities.
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## Fun4kids STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 20242024
|Notes
**INCOMING RESOURCES**
**Actvites to further the Charity’s Objects**
2
**Total Incoming Resources**
**RESOURCES EXPENDED**
Cost of Generatng Funds
**Net Incoming Resources Available**
**For Charitable Applicaton**
Cost of Actvites In Furtherance
3
Governance Costs
5
**Total Charitable Expenditure**
**Total Resources Expended**
3
**Net Movement In Funds**
**Transfer To / (From) Reserves**
**Net Reserves for the Year**
**Total Funds Brought Forward**
**Total Funds Carried Forward**
10|Unrestricted
Funds
£|
Restrtcted Funds
£|2024
Total Funds
£|2023
Total Funds
£|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||59,713|56,746|116,459|85,051|
||**59,713**
**59,713**
48,876
9,285|**56,746**
0|**116,459**
0|**85,051**
0|
|||**56,746**
21,200
0|**116,459**
70,076
9,285|**85,051**
60,397
11,585|
||**58,161**
**58,161**|**21,200**
**21,200**|**79,361**
**79,361**|**71,982**
**71,982**|
||**1,552**
0|**35,546**
0|**37,098**
0|**13,069**
0|
||**1,552**|**35,546**|**37,098**|**13,069**|
||**20,978**
**£ 22,530**|**4,180**
**£39,726**|**25,158**
**£62,256**|**12,089**
**£25,158**|
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## Fun4kids balance sheet at 31 August 2024
|||2023||2022|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||Notes|£||£|
||||||
|**Current Assets**|||||
|Debtors|7|0||11,885|
|Cash at Bank and in Hand||31,333||13,723|
|||31,333||25,608|
|**Creditors:**Amounts falling due within one year|8|(450)||(450)|
|**Net Current Assets**||30,883||25,158|
|**Total Assets less Current Liabilities**||30,883||25,158|
|**Net Liabilities**|9|**£30,883**||**£ 25,158**|
|**Restricted Funds**|10|8,353||4,180|
|**Unrestricted Funds**|11|22,530||20,978|
|**Total Funds**||**£30,883**||**£25,158**|
Approved by The Trustees on 25 March 2025, and signed on behalf of them all.
Chairperson and Trustee Mr. Yehoshua Pinter Date: 05 January 2023
Treasurer Mr. Jeffrey Sinitsky Date: 05 January 2023
The notes on pages 16 and 19 form part of these accounts.
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## Fun4kids notes to the Accounts 31 august 2024
## 1. Principal Accounting Policies
## Basis of Accounting
The Accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention in accordance with the Charities Act (Accounts and Reports) 2011, and the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities 102, and follow the recommendations in Accounting and Reporting By Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (effective from April 2015).
## **Cash Flow**
The accounts do not include a cash flow statement because the charity as a small reporting entity is exempt from the requirement to prepare such a statement.
## **Donations and Fund Accounting**
Donations received for the general and main purposes of the Charity is included as unrestricted funds in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Donations and Grants for activities restricted by the donors are taken to restricted funds if the wishes and conditions of the donor are legally binding on the Trustees.
## **Resources Expended**
Management and administration costs are those incurred in connection with administration of the charity and compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.
The irrecoverable element of VAT is included with the item of expense to which it relates.
## 2. Incoming Funds
|Grants Received
Mayor Of London
Souter Charitable Trust
Invesco cares
CAC
Hackney Food Bank
Sports England
Henry Smith Foundaton
Other Grants
Other Individual Donatons
Total Income Generated|Unrestricted
Funds
£
Restricted
Funds
£
Total
2024
£
2023
£
0
4,890
4,890
1,000
2,000
0
2,000
2,680
500
0
500
500
0
880
880
10,000
0
11,213
11,213
1,500
0
12,040
12,040
500
0
2,350
2,350
1,000
9,470
0
9,470
15,341
13,983
0
13,984
12,350
**£25,953**
**£31,373**
**£57,326**
**£55,221**|
|---|---|
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## Fun4kids notes to the Accounts 31 august 2024
## 3. Charitable Activities
|Fun4kids
Accommodaton
Actvites
Administraton
Advertsing
Food & Kitchen Costs
Insurance
Outng Trips
Project Coordinator
Travel
Wages
Total Charitable Actvites
Total Cost of Actvites In
Furtherance|Unrestricted
£
Restricted
£|Total
2024
£
2023
£|
|---|---|---|
||2,500
0
8,520
21,200
930
0
1,260
0
11,186
0
950
0
11,570
0
3,160
0
2,655
0
6,145
0
48,876
21,200
**£48,876**
**£**21,200|2,500
3,500
29,720
18,520
930
890
1,260
2,350
11,186
11,350
950
950
11,570
12,067
3,160
2,860
2,655
3,620
6,145
4290
70,076
60,397
**£70,076**
**£**60,397|
## 4. Cost of Generating Funds
## 5. Governance Costs
|5. Governance Costs||||
|---|---|---|---|
||2024||2023|
||£||£|
|||||
|Accountancy|300||300|
|Bank Charges|225||125|
|Rent of Ofce and site|5,240||8,260|
|Statonery|3,520||2,900|
||**£9,285**||**£11,585**|
## 6. Taxation
The Charity is exempt from taxation on its charitable activities.
## 7. debtors
|. debtors||||
|---|---|---|---|
||2024||2023|
||£||£|
|||||
|Pledges Owed to the Charity|0||11,885|
||**£0**||**£**11,885|
|The Donatons pledged during the year have now all been received.||||
£0 £0
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## Fun4kids
## notes to the Accounts 31 august 2024
## 8. Creditors : Amounts falling due within one year
## 11. Unrestricted Funds : Movements In The Year
2024 2021 £ £
Trade Creditors 450 450 **£450 £450**
## 9. Net Assets of The Charity ’ s Funds
|Restricted Funds
Unrestricted Funds
Total Funds|**Fixed**
**Assets**
**£**|
**Net**
**Current**
**Assets**
**£**|
**Long Term**
**Liabilites**
**£**|
**Fund**
**Balances**
**£**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
||0
0|39,726|0
0|39,726
0|
||**£0**|**£39,726**|**£0**|**£39,726**|
|General Reserve
**Total Funds**|Balance at
31 August
2023
£|
Income
£|Expended
£|Transfer
To/
(From)
Reserves
£|
Balance at
31 August
2024
£
20,978
**£ 20,978**|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||12,089|70,871|61,982|0||
||**£ 12,089**|**£ 70,871**|**£ 61,982**|**£ 0**||
12. The average number of Employees during the year, on a full time equivalent basis was
No Employee was paid above £60,000 per year.
|00 per year.|||
|---|---|---|
|2024||2023|
||||
|0||0|
## 10. Restricted Funds : Movements In The Year
|Income and
Expenses
**Total Funds**|Balance at
31 August
2023
£|
Income
£|Expended
£|Transfer
To/
(From)
Reserves
£|
Balance at
31 August
2024
£|
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
||4,180|25,373|21,200|0|8,353|
||**£4,180**|**£25,373**|**£21,200**|**£0**|**£8,353**|
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## Fun4kids
## INDEPENDENT EXMAINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES ON THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS OF THE CHARITY
We report on the financial statements of Fun4kids, for the year ended 31 August 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and the related notes. These financial statements have been prepared, under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with the recommendations in Accounting and Reporting By Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (Issued 2015), and the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities 102 (effective 2016), and the accounting policies set out therein.
## Respective Responsibilities Of Trustees and Independent Exmainer
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.
Independent Exmainer C Rosen & Co
Date 10 June 2024
As described on page 13, the trustees of the charity are responsible for the preparation of the accounts, and they consider that 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 procedures specified in the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners under section 144 of the Act, whether particular matters have come to our attention.
## Basis of Independent Examiner ’ s Report
Our examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commissioners.
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 trustees concerning any such matters.
## Opinion
In our opinion, no matter has come to our attention,
1) which gives us reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the requirements
a) to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the Act; and b) to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the Act have not been met; or
2) to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
These procedures provide only the assurance expressed in our opinion.
## ~~R~~ EFE ~~R~~ E ~~N~~ CE A ~~ND~~ ADM ~~I~~ NISTR ~~A~~ TI ~~V~~ E DE ~~T~~ A ~~IL~~ S
Registered Charity Name: Fun4kids
~~Re~~ gister ~~ed~~ Ch ~~ar~~ it ~~y N~~ umber: 1125178
~~R~~ egistered ~~A~~ ddress:
2-4 Amhurst Pa ~~rk~~
London
N16 5AE
Trustees: Miss Esther Amelia Stern Mr. Jeffrey Sinitsky Mr. Yehoshua Pi ~~n~~ ter