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ANNUAL REPORT 2024/25

Chairty Registration: 1129378 Company Limited by Guarantee: 045435

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CONTENTS

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FOREWORD
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The past 12 months at Ocean Youth Connexions have been extremely busy, with a focus on refreshing our 3-year business plan and continuing to deliver high quality projects that have a tangible and positive impact on residents.

The management committee spent a few days away evaluating actions from its existing business plan (2022-25) and exploring key priorities for its refreshed plan (2025-28). As well as ensuring we continue with our existing core offer, it was decided that an emphasis on greater support for SEND and Youth Leadership should be areas that we seek to strengthen in the coming years. The management committee also spent time revisiting its key roles and responsibilities and undertaking a skills audit to identify gaps within the organisation and how these can be remedied.

We are continuing to deliver our core offer of projects. This includes club sessions at both Ocean TLA and Caxton Hall, including the Holidays Activities and Food programme which has an average of over 40 young people attending daily. To promote education, we have also been able to deliver our Maths and Science tuition classes as a means of getting young people exam ready.

We continue to support health & wellbeing through our football, cycling and taekwondo projects. Due to demand, we have increased the number of taekwondo classes we deliver – this has also included the delivery of a pilot SEND taekwondo project. Our partnership and support to Stepney FC have also been successful with the team winning the Super 7s and coming runners up in the ILFL winter league. Our fortnightly BAME Adult cycling partnership with Globe Town is also continuing with an expansion of members.

As ever within the charity sector, there are challenges and an uncertain landscape. We have had to close our Mothers N Youngun’s project for now, but this is an area which we will explore in future. We are also awaiting news on the future of Caxton Hall and the proposed regeneration of the area. We have managed to deliver at the centre up to September 2025 with an extension to December 2025. The lack of youth provisions in this part of the borough means the continuation of our project is paramount.

The management committee have put a focus on quality and assurance, and this has led us to increase our visibility and engagement with staff through visits to projects and an iftar gathering between the Committee, Staff, Tutors and Partners. To promote and increase assurance, we have also submitted our final assessment for the London Youth Bronze Award.

I would like to take this opportunity to thank the OYC family (the management committee and staff) for their continuous dedication to the organisation and passion in wanting to better the local community. A massive thank-you also to all our supporters and funders, without your support we wouldn’t be able to deliver the much-needed services to young people and families across the borough.

Mohammed’s Abdul-Ahad Chairperson

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BOARD OF DIRECTOR’S

Board of Directors 2024/25

Chairperson: Mohammed Abdul Ahad Vice Chairperson: Sirajul Islam (Safeguarding Lead) Secretary: Imran Khan

Treasurer: Mohammed Adnan Miah

Trustee: Imdadur Rahman (IT/Tech Lead) Trustee: Mohamed Musa (Health and Safety Lead) Trustee: Shahin Noor Ullah (Strategy and Policy Lead) Trustee: Mohamod Abdul Gofur Trustee: Anwar Hussin (Communication Lead)

Honorary Supporters of OYC

Brenda Daley and Derek England - Chairperson and Secretary, Ocean Estates Tenants Leaseholders Association Grand Master Bae 7th Dan – Team DJB Taekwondo Yousef Miah - Globe Town Cycling Club Lead Mukthar Ahmed - Chairperson, Stepney Youth FC Akbar Hussain - Community Campaigner Bablu Miah – Head and Founder, Trapped In Zone One Nazir Ali – Chairperson of Malmesbury Community Projects Akik Miah – Chairperson, Stepney Foundation

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OCEAN YOUTH CONNEXIONS

Staff Team 2024/25

Mohammed Kamal Ahmed: Head of Programmes

Syed Kadir Ali: Youth and Projects Administrator

Hobibur Rahman: Youth Worker In-Charge Kamrul Islam: Youth Support Worker Meryem Day: Youth Support Worker Mozahid Hoque: Youth Support Worker Nicos Antonio Shuttler: Youth Support Worker Shah Abdul Ahad: Youth Support Worker Zurain Hussean: Youth Support Worker

Nazuma Bibi: Holiday Youth Support Worker Rajmina Begum: Holiday Youth Support Worker Ruma Zaman: Holiday Youth Support Worker Syeda Farjana Ali: Holiday Youth Support Worker Tahida Ali: Holiday Youth Support Worker

Shujahat Fiaz: Taekwondo 6[th] Dan Master Jun Jian Zheng (Stephen): Taekwondo 4[th] Dan Master Haengeun Chi: Taekwondo 3[rd] Dan Instructor Mahir Shawon: Taekwondo 3[rd] Dan Instructor Musa Syfullah Hamzah: Taekwondo 2[nd] Dan Instructor Hamza Abdul-Ullah: Taekwondo 2[nd] Dan Instructor Aisha Noor: Taekwondo 2[nd] Dan Instructor Elisha Chung: Taekwondo 2[nd] Dan Instructor Orianne Lister: Taekwondo 1[st] Dan Instructor

Ruman Ahmed: Sports Coach Abdullah Al-Mamun: Maths Tutor

Aneeka Davis: Science Tutor

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10 YEARS OF SERVICE

– Zurain Hussean 10 Years of Service

We are delighted to celebrate Zurain Hussean for his outstanding 10 years of dedicated service to OYC. Over the past decade, Zurain has been a constant and positive presence in both our youth work and holiday programmes, supporting generations of young people to grow in confidence, resilience, and aspiration. His calm leadership, reliability, and genuine care for the wellbeing of children and young people have made a meaningful difference in their lives. Zurain’s ability to build trust, mentor with patience, and create engaging, safe spaces reflects his deep commitment to youth work. He consistently goes above and beyond to ensure every young person feels valued and supported. Zurain’s dedication embodies the heart and purpose of OYC, and we are truly grateful for his ten years of unwavering service.

Syeda Farjana Ali – 10 Years of Service

We are proud to honour Syeda Farjana Ali for her incredible 10 years of service to OYC. Throughout the past decade, Syeda has played a vital role in delivering impactful youth and holiday programmes, enriching the lives of countless children and young people within our community. Her warmth, compassion, and dedication have created nurturing environments where young people feel safe, heard, and empowered. Syeda’s commitment to supporting personal development, encouraging participation, and fostering inclusion has made her a valued and respected member of our team. Her passion for playwork and her unwavering dedication over the last ten years truly reflect the values of OYC. We sincerely thank Syeda for her continued commitment and the lasting difference she has made.

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AWARDS

Civic Award Outstanding contribution Shujahat Fiaz

OYC is proud to witness Shujahat Fiaz receive a Tower Hamlets Civic Award for his outstanding contribution as our Taekwondo Martial Arts Master. Shujahat has transformed our Taekwondo programme from a single weekly session into six regular classes, including a dedicated session for girls and women. Each week he and his team support more than 160 students, helping them develop confidence, discipline, and resilience.

Through his inspiring leadership and commitment, six students have achieved their Black Belt Dan rankings with more progressing through the programme. Shujahat’s dedication continues to make a lasting impact on our young people.

THCVCS Young volunteer of the Year Mohammed Imad Hussain

Mohammed Imad Hussain has been a dedicated volunteer at Ocean Youth Connexions for the past two years, making a meaningful impact through his involvement in holiday activities, extracurricular programs, and trip planning. His exceptional commitment to supporting young people has earned him widespread respect and admiration. Imad’s warm, approachable nature and natural leadership have made him a trusted “older brother” figure

within the youth club, offering guidance and reassurance to his peers. In recognition of his outstanding contribution, Imad was honoured with the Young Volunteer of the Year Award and presented with a certificate by Tower Hamlets Council—a well-deserved achievement.

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WATER WELLS

Dedicated to staff that recently lost family members

Ocean Youth Connexions funded and installed two deep-tube wells in Durgapur, Rajshahi, Bangladesh. These installations have provided immediate access to safe, clean drinking water for families who previously lacked this basic necessity.

Management Contribution: The Memorial Well

The management team at Ocean Youth Connexions contributed toward a dedicated well in memory of those who recently lost family members. This well serves as a lasting tribute to loved ones, turning a time of grief into a source of hope for a family in need.

Staff Contribution: The Community Well

Demonstrating our collective commitment to social responsibility, OYC staff members pooled their resources to fund a second well on behalf of the entire team. This project highlights the unity of our staff and their shared desire to make an impact to a poor family in need of access to clean water.

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ACTIVITIES

Programme delivered during 2024/25

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RIDE WITH US

BAME Adult Cycling

Funded through the Mayor’s Community Grants Programme (MCGP), the Ride Along with Us project continued to support BAME men aged 25+ by promoting physical fitness, improving their mental wellbeing and structured group cycling.

Throughout 2024/25, the programme strengthened its community impact by delivering 25 cycling sessions, engaging 16 cyclists in total. Of these, 10 participants were residents of Tower Hamlets, with 6 from neighbouring boroughs. Average attendance across each session was 5, allowing for meaningful engagement, peer support and skills development.

Key Outcomes and Impact

Improved Physical Health and Fitness: Participants reported increased fitness levels, improved cardiovascular endurance and better overall health

Enhanced Mental Wellbeing: Members experienced reduced loneliness and social isolation by joining the group rides providing consistent opportunities for connection, encouragement and shared achievement.

Skills Development and Confidence Building: Participants developed practical cycling knowledge, including:

Roadside puncture repair skills Advising others on cycle safety and pre-ride preparation Active involvement in route planning and ride coordination

This peer-led approach increased confidence, independence and leadership within the group. Favourable Weather and Increased Participation: The extended summer of 2025 resulted in fewer cancellations of organised rides, improving programme consistency and maintaining participant momentum throughout the year.

Broader Community Benefits

The project has continued to foster a strong sense of belonging and mutual support among participants. By combining physical activity with structured social interaction, Ride Along With Us has strengthened community cohesion while encouraging long-term commitment to active and sustainable lifestyles.

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CAXTON HALL

Caxton Hall Youth Centre – Annual Report Summary

In October 2024 we were informed to vacate from Caxton Hall as it was going to be demolished for housing. In December we organised our final get together with all of Caxton young people and send a farewell message for eight years of delivering youth activities in Bow. We donated our main heavy equipment to charities with similar objectives in December and then at the end of January we were informed that we could have access until the end of April then August and finally December 2025.

Action For Bow, Funded the youth centre to keep the centre open for two days a week. As a result of this situation, we have seen an increase in attendance of 13–15-year-olds and our usual 16+ cohort deciding not to attend anymore.

We discovered that many young people in the area as a result of the cost-of-living crisis turning to petty crimes like bike and mobile theft, being part of organised crimes and being entrapped into criminal gangs and being involved with the criminal justice system. Some of our young people were referred to the Pupil Referral Units, one person put in a hostel and some having social workers. In order to attract new young people to our provisions, we started to offer hot meals during our sessions to not only address the cost-of-living crisis but address young people skipping evening meals. Young people were having double lunches during school days and some were saying that the evening meal at home lacks options and they have no choice. This initiative resulted in seeing new and younger young people come to the club.

During quieter periods we carried out detached and outreach work in the local estates to attract new young people and offer information about services available to them. What we discovered is that many young people were not hanging around stairwells, the estates pitches or walls. They we were exploring new areas and spending time in large shopping malls and supermarkets.

Outcomes Achieved

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Caxton Outreach and Detached work Sessions in Bow

During the short-term club closure, we delivered outreach work in the Bow East and Bow West area. We worked closely with the Tower Hamlets Park Guards and the Tower Hamlets ASB Team to respond to young people hanging out in stairwells on the top floors of blocks, making noise, consuming illegal substances and causing major inconvenience to residents in the blocks. We managed to address these issue with the support of the two teams and ensured that young people were aware of the consequences of their actions that could lead to arrests, fines and ASB orders which can affect their residency in the area. During this time, we used Spotlight youth club as a based to take young people off the streets and into their provisions.

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FOOTBALL

In Partnership with Stepney Youth FC

In 2024/25, Ocean Youth Connexions continued its strong partnership with Stepney Youth FC to deliver structured football training, with competitive opportunities and a holistic youth development programme for young people.

Weekly sessions were delivered at George Green’s School, providing a safe and structured environment where players could develop technical ability, tactical awareness, discipline and improve teamwork. The programme remains focused on diverting young people away from gang involvement, exploitation and risky behaviours by fostering positive peer networks and aspirations through sport.

2024/25 Key Outcomes

Wales Residential – Team Bonding & FC

The residential trip to Wales provided an important opportunity for players to connect beyond the football pitch. The programme included:

The residential deepened friendships, strengthened communication, and reinforced a shared vision for the team’s future success.

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Wider Impact

Beyond sporting success, the partnership has:

Stepney Youth FC’s journey since its formation highlights the power of sustained community partnership and structured youth engagement. The club continues to grow in both performance and positive social impact.

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CAREERS
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Ocean Estates Tenants & Leaseholders Association

Our monthly Careers services saw a huge decline in service users for over 18’s, it was discontinued in February 2025 and support was only organised when a demand was created. Our career service person who offers his support as a volunteer was willing to continue to support individuals as and when required. Seven young people accessed this service with opportunities from applying for job, being ready for the interviews and building confidence in answering questions to improving their CV’s. Through accessing this service 2 people got into part-time employment, whilst the others continued with their apprenticeship programmes.

Referrals to job fairs and networking events were advised and information was broadcasted to any person that had an interest in finding work.

We hope we can restart this project on a regular basis to support young people’s career pathways to work and professional development.

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YOUTH CLUB

Youth Club Sessions

During 2024/25, our open-access youth provision maintained strong and consistent engagement. We delivered 184 youth club sessions, with an average attendance of 13 young people per session, and a total of 138 registered members. We welcomed 49 new members during the year. Our cohort included:

This reflects a continued growth in participation compared to the previous reporting period (+27 males and +20 females).

Although attendance dipped slightly during the winter months due to academic interventions and adverse weather conditions, overall engagement remained stable throughout the year.

Youth Voice & Aspirations

We held regular consultation sessions to shape our quarterly programmes around young people’s interests and aspirations. Many expressed ambitions to enter tertiary education, pursue vocational pathways or develop skills aligned with future employment.

In response, we incorporated enrichment, careers exposure, and skill-building opportunities alongside recreational activities.

Targeted Skill Development – The Barber Project

Due to strong interest in the hair and beauty industry, we delivered the Barber Project for a second consecutive year. A professional local barber facilitated a hands-on masterclass, introducing:

Young people were provided with equipment and accessories to practise their skills with friends and family, building both confidence and entrepreneurial thinking

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Enrichment & Development Opportunities

Beyond weekly sessions, young people accessed a wide range of structured trips and residential experiences designed to build resilience, teamwork, independence and cultural awareness.

Key Participation Highlights:

These experiences expanded horizons, strengthened peer relationships, and built confidence outside participants’ usual environments.

Half-Term Holiday Programmes

Funded by the Ocean Regeneration Trust we delivered three structured half-term programmes during the year, each offering safe, engaging and enriching activities.

October 2024 Programme

Activities included arts and crafts, creative garden games, football tournaments across three MUGA sites (Biscay, Mile End and Shady Park), with funding from Jack Petchey local trips to cinema flipout and Cambridge were organised, and hot lunches served.

February 2025 Programme

The programme combined indoor creative sessions with outdoor park and communitybased activities.

May 2025 Programme

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Holiday Activity & Food Programme

This year we only mange to secure only two Holiday Activity Food grants but we managed to recruit a good number of participants due to starting early with the October half term programme.

Easter 2025 (Two-Week Programme)

Summer 2025 (Five-Week Programme)

Our largest and most impactful programme of the year.

Highlights Included:

The extended good weather significantly enhanced outdoor participation and engagement.

Overall Impact

Across youth club, half-term, and holiday provision, our programmes have:

Engagement levels remain strong, and growth in participation demonstrates sustained trust from young people and families within the community.

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STUDY

SUPPORT

Study Support Sessions 2024/25

Funded by the Ocean Regeneration Trust, we delivered a weekly study support session during term time to help young people strengthen their academic performance and build confidence in a structured environment at the weekend.

A total of 31 students registered, including 17 boys and 14 girls, reflecting a strong and balanced level of engagement.

Our Years 7–9 cohort attended at an average of 7 per session, while Years 10–11 averaged 9 per session. As expected, the older cohort showed particularly high commitment due to GCSE preparation and mock examinations, attending consistently and engaging proactively in revision and exam practice.

Parental feedback in January highlighted measurable progress among the older students, with several improving by one to two grade boundaries following regular attendance. While formal attainment data is not yet available for the younger cohort, parents reported noticeable improvements in confidence, homework completion, and overall understanding of core subjects.

Overall, the programme continues to provide a safe and supportive learning space that promotes discipline, aspiration, and improved educational outcomes. Strong engagement and positive feedback from families demonstrate its ongoing value within our community.

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JACK PETCHEY

We are proud to continue our partnership with the Jack Petchey Foundation, whose funding has significantly enhanced opportunities for young people this year. Through the Bronze Scheme and then being put on the Silver Scheme in September 2025, young people recognised their peer’s achievement while also expanding access to enrichment, educational visits, and residential experiences. Leader Award.

In 2024/25, Meryem Day received the Jack Petchey Leader Award in recognition of her outstanding commitment and positive leadership within our youth provision. Her Leader Award grant funded towards providing transportation for two residentials and a celebratory restaurant meal, recognising their progress and commitment.

Educational & Residential Grants

Jack Petchey funding supported our summer residential trip to Hindleap Warren, enabling young people to take part in outdoor adventure and team-based challenges that strengthened resilience and confidence. An Educational Grant funded a visit to the British Motor Museum, broadening cultural knowledge and providing an engaging learning experience.

Young People’s Achievement Awards

The following young people were nominated and celebrated their achievement:

Through recognition, enrichment, and experiential learning, the Jack Petchey Foundation continues to play a vital role in motivating young people, rewarding achievement, and expanding access to life-enhancing opportunities.

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TAEKWONDO

Participation Highlights

In 2024–25, we registered 239 participants across our Taekwondo programmes, with an almost equal gender balance of 117 males and 122 females. This reflects the programme’s inclusive nature and its growing appeal among female.

Sessions Registered Average Attendance
Little Dragons 32 15
Juniors Dragons 90 48
Teens Dragons 29 14
Seniors Dragons 16 8
SEND Taekwondo 18 9
Female Tigress 54 28
Total Registered 239

Gender

Male: 117

Female: 122

Retention improved during 2024–25, with fewer participants leaving after short trial periods compared with previous years, when many attended for only three to six months. Our pricing strategy played an important role in supporting accessibility and helping the programme remain sustainable.

Several programmes experienced notable growth during the year. Little Dragons increased to 32 participants, up from 25 the previous year. The Teen Dragons session grew significantly from 18 to 29 participants, while Senior Dragons increased from 10 to 16.

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Junior Dragons, welcomed 21 new participants, bringing total registration to 90. Demand for our Female Tigress sessions rose considerably, increasing from 31 to 54 participants. Due to this growth, we are now exploring the introduction of a second class to accommodate demand.

Some sessions benefited from full external funding. Teen Dragons and Senior Dragons were supported by ANT-Fonden, while the SEND Taekwondo programme was funded through Access to Sports. Other programmes received partial support, including Female Tigress, which was funded by the ASDA Foundation, StreetGames, and Sport England. The remaining sessions operate on a self-sustaining

Achievements and progression

During 2024–25, participants achieved 103 Taekwondo grading belts, including two Black Belt awards.

Yellow Tag 4
Yellow 28
Green Tag 16
Green 13
Blue Tag 15
Blue 9
Red Tag 1
Red 11
Black Tag 4
Black 2
Total 103

These achievements reflect the sustained dedication of our young people and the highquality instruction provided by our coaches.

Broader Impact

Beyond physical skills, the programme has had a clear and lasting impact on participants’ personal development. Regular attendance has contributed to improved discipline, stronger peer relationships, and greater courtesy among students. Participants demonstrate enthusiasm for learning, support one another during training, and show commitment as they progress through the ranks.

Students are also developing valuable life skills, including teamwork, communication, and leadership. Parents have reported noticeable improvements in their children’s selfconfidence, behaviour, and emotional resilience. Participants are also introduced to foundational South Korean terminology and cultural practices associated with Taekwondo. This helps foster cultural awareness and respect alongside martial arts training.

The continued growth and strong retention within the Taekwondo programme demonstrate its value as both a physical activity and a positive development opportunity for young people in the community.

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Appendix 1: Annual Stats

Number of registered young people 2024/25: 559 Project Participant Breakdown Gender Breakdown

Gender Caxton S2S SYFC TKD TLA Tuition GTCC Total
Male 49 14 36 117 101 17 15 306
Female 26 0 0 122 83 14 0 186
Total 75 14 36 239 184 31 15 559

Ethnicity Breakdown

Ethnicity Caxton S2S SYFC TKD TLA Tuition GTCC Total
African 2 7 18 10 1 38
Arab 1 7 8
Bangladeshi 24 14 26 179 123 27 14 407
Caribbean 2 1 1 1 5
Chinese 4 4
Eastern
European		 7 5 12
Indian 1 1
Irish 1 1 2
Mixed Asian 9 12 21
Mixed Other 13 1 2 3 19
Pakistani 3 3 1 7
Filipino 3 3
White 26 2 28
Vietnamese 4 4
Total 75 14 36 239 149 31 15 559

Age breakdown

Ages Caxton S2S SYFC TKD TLA Tuition GTCC Total
5-7 - 43 41 1 84
8-12 10 1 1 124 77 5 217
13-19 55 13 34 66 31 26 14 225
20-30 10 - 2 6 2 20
31-40 3 3
41-50 9 9
51-60 1 1
Total 75 14 36 239 149 31 15 559
SEND 18 13 31
Refugees 0

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Appendix 2: Acknowledgments

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Appendix 3: Funders and sponsor’s logo

THANK YOU

Company Registration Number - 04543565

The Charity Registration Number is :- 1129378

OCEAN YOUTH CONNEXIONS LTD

Report and Accounts

30 September 2025

OCEAN YOUTH CONNEXIONS LTD

Report and accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025

Contents

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Charity information 1
Trustees' Annual Report 2-4
Accountants' report 5-6
Statement of Financial Activities 7-8
Balance sheet 9
Notes to the accounts 10-11

OCEAN YOUTH CONNEXIONS LTD

Company Registration Number - 04543565

Trustees' Annual Report for the year ended 30 September 2025

The Trustees presents his Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025, which also comprises the Directors' Report required by the Companies Act 2006.

Reference and administrative details

The charity name.

The legal name of the charity is:- OCEAN YOUTH CONNEXIONS LTD

The charity's areas operation and UK charitable registration.

The charity is registered in England & Wales with the Charity Commission in England & Wales (CCEW) with charity number 1129378

Legal structure of the charity

The charity is constituted as a company limited by guarantee, registered under the Companies Acts. The governing document of the charity is the Memorandum and Articles of Association establishing the company under company legislation.

There are no restrictions in the governing documents on the operation of the Charity or on its investment powers other than those imposed by Charity Law.

By operation of law, all trustees are directors under the Companies Act 2006 and all directors are trustees under Charities legislation and have responsibilities, as such, under both company and charity legislation.

The trustees are all individuals.

The principal operating address, telephone number, email and web addresses of the charity are:-

Tower Hamlets Community Transport

25-27 Newell Street

London, E14 7HP

The registered office of the charity for Companies Act purposes is the same as the operating address shown above.

The Trustees in office on the date the report was approved were: -

Mohammed Ahad Chairman Sirajul Islam Vice Chair Mohammed Miah Treasurer Imran Khan Trustee Shahin Ullah Trustee Imdadur Rahman Trustee Mohamed Musa Trustee

The following persons served as Trustees during the year ended 30 September 2025 :-

Mohammed Ahad Chairman Sirajul Islam Vice Chair Mohammed Miah Treasurer Imran Khan Trustee Shahin Ullah Trustee Imdadur Rahman Trustee Mohamed Musa Trustee

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OCEAN YOUTH CONNEXIONS LTD

Company Registration Number – 04543565

Trustees' Annual Report for the year ended 30 September 2025

Objects and activities of the charity

The purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document.

To act as a resource for young people up to the age of 25 living in tower hamlets 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: c) relieving unemployment: d) 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, age, infirmity or disability, poverty or social and economic circumstances with a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons.

The main activities undertaken in relation to those purposes during the year.

During the year, the charity engaged 559 children, young people and adults across its programmes and community initiatives, aligned with its core charitable aims. In the area of education and training, the charity delivered various support sessions designed to prepare young people for the world of work. These included workshops on CV writing, interview skills, and other employability-focused topics. The charity also provided open, club-based sessions where young people could engage, learn, and develop in a safe and supportive environment.

A key focus of the charity’s work during the year has been sport and physical activity as a vehicle for engagement, discipline and positive wellbeing. The football programme achieved significant success, with participants winning the Super 7’s Tournament, demonstrating both sporting excellence and teamwork. Within the Taekwondo programme, two young people successfully achieved their 1st Dan Black Belts, reflecting long-term commitment, resilience and personal development. Participants in the cycling programme took part in the Ford Ride London–Essex 100-mile ride, a major endurance event that required sustained training and dedication.

The Trustees believe that structured sporting activities continue to play a vital role in promoting healthy lifestyles, building confidence, and fostering discipline among young people. Additionally, the charity delivered holiday club sessions, each including a hot meal for participants. These sessions were

The main activities undertaken during the year to further the charity's purpose for the public benefit.

In terms of specific activities delivered during the year, these are detailed below:

Activities at Ocean Estates TLA

Activities at Caxton Youth Club

Taekwondo

Steps to Success

Other Partnership Community Activities

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OCEAN YOUTH CONNEXIONS LTD

Company Registration Number - 04543565

Trustees' Annual Report for the year ended 30 September 2025

The degree to which the achievements and performance during the year have benefited wider society.

The charity evaluates its performance through a combination of funder reporting requirements, attendance monitoring, participant feedback and community impact indicators. These targets serve as clear indicators of progress and impact. The organisation has consistently met all funding requirements and has never been in a position where funds needed to be clawed-back, reflecting strong delivery and accountability.

In addition, the charity uses the local council’s annual resident survey as a benchmark to assess its broader social impact. Within the borough and wards where the charity operates, there has been a noticeable improvement in key social indicators—such as increased social cohesion, evidenced by more positive perceptions of people from different backgrounds getting along, and a significant reduction in the fear of crime.

These improvements align closely with the charity’s core aims, demonstrating that its activities are contributing positively to the wider community and fostering a safer, more inclusive environment.

Structure, governance and management of the charity

The methods used to recruit and appoint new charity trustees.

The charity is organised with a committee (Board of Trustees) elected by the members to oversee the overall activities and one of the committee members is nominated as chairperson, to monitor the day to day running of the charity.

Bankers HSBC, 1-3 Bishopsgate, City of London, EC2N 3AQ Accountants Z.S.N Accountancy Services, 321 - 323 High Road, Romford, RM6 6AX

Financial review

The charity's financial position at the end of the year ended 30 September 2025

The financial position of the charity at 30 September 2025 and comparatives for the prior period, as more fully detailed in the accounts, can be summarised as follows:-

2025 2024
£ £
Net income 7,560 88,022
Unrestricted Revenue Funds available for the general
purposes of the charity		 190,421 147,785
Total Unrestricted Funds 190,421 147,785
Restricted Revenue Funds 133,237 80,291
Total Funds 323,658 228,076

Financial review of the position at the reporting date, 30 September 2025 .

The trustees consider the financial performance by the charity during the year to have been satisfactory.

Policies on reserves.

It is the organisations policy to maintain a balance to meet its short-term operational costs, to cover emergency situations that may arise from time to time.

Availability and adequacy of assets of each of the funds

The board of trustees is satisfied that the charity's assets in each fund are available and adequate to fulfil its obligations in respect of each fund.

Details of The Independent Examiner

Nasir Ahmed Member of Association of Accounting Technicians Z.S.N Accountancy Services 321 - 323 High Road Romford Essex RM6 6A

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OCEAN YOUTH CONNEXIONS LTD

Company Registration Number – 04543565

Trustees' Annual Report for the year ended 30 September 2025

Statement of the Directors' and Trustees' Responsibilities

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the terms of the Companies Act 2006, the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. Notwithstanding the explicit requirement in the extant statutory regulations, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the SORP 2005, in view of the fact that the SORP 2005 has been withdrawn, the Trustees determined to interpret this responsibility as requiring them to follow current best practice and prepare the accounts according to the FRS 102 SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charities) 2015, (as amended by the Bulletin issued in February 2016), (The SORP), .

In particular, the Companies Act 2006 and charity law require the Board of 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 end of the financial year and of the surplus or deficit of the charity. In preparing those financial statements the Board is required to :-

The law requires that the trustees must not approve the accounts unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the surplus or deficit of the charity for the year.

The Trustees are also responsible for maintaining adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and which are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and comply with regulations made under the Charities Act. 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.

The Trustees are also responsible for the contents of the Trustees' report, and the statutory responsibility of the Independent Examiner in relation to the Trustees' report is limited to examining the report and ensuring that, on the face of the report, there are no material inconsistencies with the figures disclosed in the financial statements.

Method of preparation of accounts - Small company provisions

The financial statements are set out on pages 7 to 9.

The financial statements have been prepared implementing the FRS 102 SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charities) 2015, (as amended by the Bulletin issued in February 2016), (The SORP), and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102, (effective 1st January 2016)

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

This report was approved by the board of trustees on 23 February 2026.

Mohammed Ahad

Director and Trustee 27[th] Feb 2026

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Report of the Independent Examiner to the Trustees of the charitable company on the accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025

I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of the charitable company on pages 7 to 8 to 11 for the year ended 30 September 2025 which have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) and with the Financial Reporting Standard 102, (effective 1st January 2016) as modified by FRS 102 SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charities) 2015, (as amended by the Bulletin issued in February 2016), (The SORP), published by the Charity Commission in England & Wales (CCEW) , and under the historical cost convention and the accounting policies set out on page 10.

Respective responsibilities of the Trustees and the Independent Examiner and the basis of the report

As described on page 2 to 4, you, the charitable company's Trustees, who are also the Directors of the Company for the purposes of Company law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the Companies Act 2006, the Charities Act 2011 and all other applicable law and with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice, applicable to smaller entities, and for being satisfied that the financial statements give a true and fair view.

The Trustees consider that the audit requirement of Section 144(1) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply, and that there is no requirement in the memorandum and articles of the charity for the conducting of an audit, and that the accounts do not require an audit in accordance with Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and that no member or members have requested an audit pursuant to Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. As a consequence, the Trustees have elected that the financial statements be subject to independent examination.

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements are not required to be audited under any legal provision, or otherwise, and are eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:-

Basis of Independent Examiner's Statement and scope of work undertaken

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under s145 of the Act. In carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act setting out the duties of an independent examiner in relation to the conducting of an independent examination. An independent examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charitable company and of the accounting systems employed by the charitable company and a comparison of the financial statements presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the financial statements, and seeking explanations from you, as Trustees, concerning such matters. The purpose of the examination is to establish as far as possible that there have been no breaches of charity legislation and that, on a test basis of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures made, the financial statements comply with the SORP.

The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and information supplied by the Trustees in the course of the examination is not subjected to audit tests or enquiries and does not cover all the matters that an auditor would consider in arriving at an opinion. The planning and conduct of an audit goes beyond the limited assurance that an independent examination can provide

Consequently, I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial statements, and in particular, I express no opinion as to whether the financial statements give a true and fair view of the affairs of the charity, and my report is limited to the matters set out in the statement below.

I planned and performed my examination so as to satisfy myself that the objectives of the independent examination are achieved and before finalising the report I obtained written assurances from the Trustees of all material matters.

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Independent Examiner's Statement, Report and Opinion

Subject to the limitations upon the scope of my work as detailed above, I have completed my examination: and can confirm that:-

The accounts of this charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006;

This is a report in respect of an examination carried out under 145 of the Act and in accordance with Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act which may be applicable;

and that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:-

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Nasir Ahmed - Independent Examiner Association of Accounting Technicians Z.S.N Accountancy Services 321 - 323 High Road Romford Essex RM6 6AX

This report was signed on 23 February 2026

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OCEAN YOUTH CONNEXIONS LTD - Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30 September 2025

Statement of Financial Activities (including the Income and Expenditure Account for the year ended 30 September 2025, as required by the Companies Act 2006)

SORP Current year Current year Current year Prior Year
Ref Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Total Funds
Funds Funds
2025 2025 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Income & Endowments from:
Donations & Legacies A1 1,377 189,595 190,972 279,721
Investments A4 - 1,648 1,648 1,672
Total income A 1,377 191,243 192,620 281,393
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities B2 177,843 177,843 190,390
Governance and support expenses B3 7,217 - 7,217 2,981
Total expenditure B 7,217 177,843 185,060 193,371
Net income for the year (5,840) 13,400 7,560 88,022
Net income after transfers A-B-C (5,840) 13,400 7,560 88,022
Net movement in funds (5,840) 13,400 7,560 88,022
Reconciliation of funds:- E
Total funds brought forward 196,261 119,837 316,098 228,076
Total funds carried forward 190,421 133,237 323,658 316,098

The 'SORP Ref' indicated above is the classification of income set out in the formal SORP documents. As required by paragraph 4.60 of the SORP, the brought forward and carried forward funds above have been agreed to the Balance Sheet.

All activities derive from continuing operations

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OCEAN YOUTH CONNEXIONS LTD - Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 30 September 2025

OCEAN YOUTH CONNEXIONS LTD - Resources applied in the year ended 30 September 2025 towards fixed assets for Charity use:-

2025 2024
£ £
Funds generated in the year as detailed in the SOFA 7,560 88,022
Net resources available to fund charitable activities 7,560 88,022

The notes attached on pages 10 to 11 form an integral part of these accounts. Movements in revenue and capital funds for the year ended 30 September 2025

Revenue accumulated funds

Unrestricted Restricted Total Last year
Funds Funds Funds Total Funds
2025 2025 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
Accumulated funds brought forward 147,785 80,291 228,076 228,077
Recognised gains and losses before transfers (5,840) 13,400 7,560 88,022
141,945 93,691 235,636 316,098
Closing revenue funds 141,945 93,691 235,636 316,098

The notes attached on pages 10 to 11 form an integral part of these accounts.

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OCEAN YOUTH CONNEXIONS LTD - Balance Sheet as at 30 September 2025

The director is satisfied that the company is entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.

The member has not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Act.

The director acknowledges his responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

The charity is subject to Independent Examination under charity legislation, and the report of the Independent Examiner is on page 6.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006. applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

Mohammed Ahad Trustee

Approved by the board of trustees on 23 February 2026

The notes attached on pages 10 to 11 form an integral part of these accounts.

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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025

Policies relating to the production of the accounts. Basis of

preparation and accounting convention

The accounts have been prepared on the accruals basis, under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard 102, (effective 1st January 2016) and 'FRS 102 SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charities) 2015, (as amended by the Bulletin issued in February 2016), (The SORP), published by the Charity Commission in England & Wales (CCEW) , effective January 2016, , and in accordance with all applicable law in the charity's jurisdiction of registration, except that the charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with the FRS 102 SORP (Statement of Recommended Practice for Accounting and Reporting by Charities) 2015, (as amended by the Bulletin issued in February 2016), (The SORP), in preference to the previous SORP, the SORP 2005, which has been withdrawn, notwithstanding the fact that the extant statutory regulations, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 refer explicitly to the SORP 2005. This has been done to accord with current best practice.

Going Concern

The charitable activities are entirely dependent on continuing grant aid and voluntary donations as well as trading revenues. As a consequence, the going concern basis is dependent on the future flow of these uncertain funding streams. Accordingly, the Trustees have obtained forecasts and, after reviewing the financial forecasts for future periods to 30th September 2026, the Trustees are satisfied that, at the time of approving the financial statements, it is appropriate to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Other than these matters, the Trustees are not aware of any material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern.

Risks and future assumptions

The charity is a public benefit entity.

Policies relating to categories of income and income recognition.

Nature of income

Gross income represents the value, net of value added tax and discounts, of goods provided to customers and work carried out in respect of services provided to customers.

Categories of Income

Income is categorised as income from exchange transactions (contract income) and income from non-exchange transactions (gifts), investment income and other income.

Income from exchange transactions is received by the charity for goods or services supplied under contract or where entitlement is subject to fulfilling performance related conditions. The income the charity receives is approximately equal in value to the goods or services supplied by the charity to the purchaser.

Income from a non-exchange transaction is where the charity receives value from the donor without providing equal value in exchange, and includes donations of money, goods and services freely given without giving equal value in exchange.

Income recognition

Income, whether from exchange or non exchange transactions, is recognised in the statement of financial activities (SOFA) on a receivable basis, when a transaction or other event results in an increase in the charity’s assets or a reduction in its liabilities and only when the charity has legal entitlement, the income is probable and can be measured reliably.

Income subject to terms and conditions which must be met before the charity is entitled to the resources is not recognised until the conditions have been met.

All income is accounted for gross, before deducting any related fees or costs.

Recognition of liabilities and expenditure

A liability, and the related expenditure, is recognised when a legal or constructive obligation exists as a result of a past event, and when it is more likely than not that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement, and when the amount of the obligation can be measured or reliably estimated..

Liabilities arising from future funding commitments and constructive obligations, including performance related grants, where the timing or the amount of the future expenditure required to settle the obligation are uncertain, give rise to a provision in the accounts, which is reviewed at the accounting year end. The provision is increased to reflect any increases in liabilities, and is decreased by the utilisation of any provision within the period, and reversed if any provision is no longer required. These movements are charged or credited to the respective funds and activities to which the provision relates.

Allocating costs to activities

Direct costs that are specifically related to an activity are allocated to that activity. Shared direct costs and support costs are apportioned between activities.

The basis for apportionment, which is consistently applied, and proportionate to the circumstances, is :-Staffing - on

the basis of time spent in connection with any particular activity.

Staffing - on a per capita basis, based on the number of people employed within any particular activity.

Premises related costs - on the proportion of floor area occupied by a particular activity.

Non specific support costs - on the basis of the usage of resources, in terms of time taken, capacity used, request made or other measures

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Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30 September 2025

The charity depends on the support of its volunteers, which is much appreciated. The charity had 7 Volunteers who donated 408 hours of their time supporting activities. Without the help of volunteers, the organisation would need to find the equivalent of over £4,981 to obtain similar services. The arrangements with volunteers are difficult to value precisely in monetary terms and have not been recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities. The volunteers and the charity accept and agree that no contract of employment is created by these arrangements.

3 Staff costs and emoluments

Numbers of full time employees or full time equivalents 2025 2024
The average number of total staff employed in the year was 15 15
The average number of part time staff employed in the year was 13 13
The average number of full time staff employed in the year was 2 2
No employees received emoluments (excluding pension costs) in excess of £60,000 per annum.
4Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024
£ £
Accruals 2,640 9,561
2,640 9,561
5No related party transactions
There were no material transactions with the trustees during the
year.

6 Ultimate controlling party

The charity is under the control of its legal members.

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