Bringing Hope to Young Lives The east t st Trust nnua eport and Financlal S te ent Legal and administrative information Companylcharlty name The east to west Trust Reglstered Charity number 1131229 Registered Gompany number 06972769 Registered office Unit 4a, 80 HiEh Street. Egham. Surrey, TW20 9HE 01784 438007 Tru5tee51Directors Sept 24- Apr 26 Matthew Armsby (Resigned 25" June 251 Rachel Barton (Appointed 20" October 20241 Norman Beers l Appointed 20" October 20241 Madalyn Brook5 (Appointed 9" November 20251 Emilycooke Lynda Donaldson (Resigned 27" July 20251 Louise Larham IAppointed 20" October 20241 Alison Matts (Resigned 27" April 20251 Kenneth Morgan (Appointed Chair 27, April 20251 Richard Snelling (Appointed 20" October 20241 Secretary Kenneth Morgan Chief Executlve Clare Biggins (Appointed 1st June 251 Enabling Team Dan Beedell Clare Biggins Clive Biggins Bankers The Co-operative Bank PLC CAF Bank Flagstone PO BOX 101 l Balloon Street Manchester 25 Kings Hill Avenue West Malling Kent ME19 4TA I, Floor Clareville House 26-27 Oxendon Street London SWIY4EL M60 4EP Solicitors MoDre Barlow The Oriel, Syderiham Road Guildford Surrey GUI 3SR Auditors Xeinadin Audit Limited 5 Robin Hood Lane Sutton Surrey SM12SW east to west exists to bring hope toyoung lives 02 The why and the how 03-05 The east to west team 06 Trustees report 07-22 Auditor's report 23-26 Statement of financial actlvities 27-28 Balance sheet 29 Statement of cash flow 30 Notes to the financial statement 31-41 YoLfng people today face growing pressures that can deeply affect their sense of self and wellbeing. Many need support to strengthen their emotional and mental health, to build and sustain healthy relationships with friends. family and teachers. and to develop a deeper understanding of who they are and what they can become. By walking alongside them in these areas, we help them not only to cope with life's challenges but to grow in confidence, resilience and hope for their future According to a 2023 National Centre for Social Research report, 1 in 5 children and young people in England have a mental health problem. This situation is exacerbated by the reality that only l in 3 were able to access treatment in 2023 (Children's Commissioner for England). In simple terms, in a class of 30 students, 6 have a mental health problem, with only 2 being able to access the help and support they need. The remaining 4 students per classroom are left to find support themselves. In the case of a large secondary school with 1,500 students, this would mean around 200 students with mental health needs, being left in limbo. These are the young people that east to west work to support. The How In 2022, east to west marked its 25th Anniversary. Over the years our delivery has evolved, but our focus has remained constant. We have worked alongside Surrey Police, supported homeless housing provision, facilitated 24/7 prayer initiatives, engaged in detached youth work, provided university support, counselling, GP surgery partnerships, primary and secondary school support, and offered specialist work in hospitals with young people experiencing suicidal ideation and self-harm. We have also supported those temporarily or permanently excluded from education. Throughout all these expressions of our work, one 'golden thread, has remained unchanged: relationships. Our Relational Support Work model is rooted in the biblical account of the disciples walking to Emmaus. As they travelled, burdened by sadness, confusion, and uncertainty, Jesus met them on the road. He walked with them, listened deeply. and created space for their questions, grief, and hopes. In that shared journey, their load became lighter. This image captures the heart of Relational Support. We walk alongside children, young people, and families as they navigate the challenges of life-helping them feel heard, understood, and supported. Like the disciples, we want those we journey with to feel lighter and more equipped for the road ahead, knowing they are not facing it alone. Most importantly, we bring hope. Over the years we have pioneered a relatlonal approach that places the needs and voices of those we serve at the centre of our support. We commit to journeying with children, young people, and families for as long as needed, helpin them develop the skills and confidence to understand and manage their challenges. Across a generation, nearly 40,000 childrery young people, and families have experienced hope through east to west. Today, our work-delivered through more than 80 projects by a team of 50+ operating across Surrey, Hampshire. Berkshire. and Greater London. This includes primary and secondary school support, our speclalist hospital work at St Peler's Hospital (Chertsey) with young people who have self-harmed or attempted to take their own lives, and our GP surgery partnerships. All of our practice is shaped by our Relational Support Work, early intervention, and Relational Counselling models. In the 2024125 academic year, east to west supported over 2,800 children, young people, and families-an increase of 750 from the previous year. We delivered more than 21,000 interventions, with 78% of those we journeyed with showing significant positive impact. QONPAIIIONAIE IIIFIIII DIVOIED 111 INIEGRIII Fll NQONMUNITI east to west is not unique because of the programmes we deliver. Many organisations provide youth work to vulnerable, at-risk. homeless, or disengaged young people. Our distinctiveness is found instead in our heart. our spirit, and our attitude-summed up in one word" presence. Jesus taught: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your mind... and love your neighbour as yourself." (Matthew 22.37-39). This call shapes the way we engage with every young person, school, and partner. is notf(xmd What sets us apart is not the fact that we offer 1.1 support or run small groups. but the presence we bring into each setting. Our approach flows from our relationship with God: a desire to embody His love, to be "salt and light" in the world (Matthew 5.13-16), and to show His character through our actions. This presence is reflected in our Ethos values-lntegrity, Compassionate, Devoted, Community, Selfless, and Fun. These values are love in action. Integrity ensures the young people we support know their needs are our priority. Compassionate means offering care without judgement. Devoted means going the extra mile, even when it is challenging. Community expresses our commitment to serving and blessing our schools and partners. Selfless calls us to put others before ourselves. Fun seeks to bring hope, wholeness, and enjoyment into the lives of the young people we meet. The east to west team brings together a wide range of roles and responsibilities, all united by one purpose: bringing hope to young lives. Within our partner schools, we deliver support through five key roles.. Relational Support Worker's Relational Counsellor's (holding a minimum Level 4 BACP-accredited qualification) Early Intervention Co-ordinator's (Surrey Mindworks Partnership - Secondary schools) Early Intervention Practitioner's (Surrey Wellbeing Partnership- Primary schools) Family Link Worker (primary schools) Each group of practitioners is supported by a designated team lead, ensuring consistency, guidance, and high-quality practice within small, well-connected cohorts. In our hospital project, Relational Support Worker's and a committed team of volunteers provide evening sessions at St Peterfs Hospital, Chertsey. They support young people-and their families-who have been admitted following attempted suicide, self-harm andlor facing emotional crisis. The team also offers follow up support with young people and their families in their local community once discharged from St Peter's. This year we have also started supporting GP practices mirroring elements of both our school and hospital models within east Guildford Primary Care Network providing four main types of support Social Prescribing Triage Interventions Relational Support Work Relational Counsellor's Behind our frontline roles, a senior leadership and operations team provide dedicated support including finance, data, fundraising, partnership management, safeguarding, supervision, communications, HR, training and development, and pastoral support. This work is strengthened by our Board of Trustees, who provide strategic oversight. governance, and assurance of our legal and statutory compliance. The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year to 31 August 2025, which have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommened Practise 2019 Much of our work is targeted at Young People aged between 4 and 18. However, through our Hospital Project we now reach young adults up to 21. The impact of east to west's work is tangible and measurable and will benefit the individuals 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities (FRS 102),, The Companies Act 2006. and Financial Reporting Standard 102. The Annual Report serves the purposes of both a Trustee's Report and a Directors, Report under Company Law. themselves as they mature into Ihe next generation of adulls and their families and society as whole. Outcomes from our current years, work are included in the review of activities below. The east lo west Trust is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity. It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. The principal office is al: Unit 4a, 80 High Stfeet. Egham. Surrey, TW20 9HE. We do not discriminate or treat any young person less favouiably on the grounds of gender. marital status, race, colour, nationality, ethnic origin. religion, disability. age or sexual orientation. This is because we believe thal everyone is made in the image of God and therefore everyone is of equal value and of unfathomable worth. This charitable company commenced activities on 1 September 2009 when it received the assets. liabilities and operations of the former unincorporated charity The east to west Trust" (registered charity number 1059177) founded in 1996. The charity now continues the work started and built up by its predecessor. The objects of the trust set out in its Memorandum of Association are: To advance in life and relieve the needs of Young People through: -Providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals. -The provision of recreational and leisure time activities provided in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life. To assist in the relief of human suffering and poverty consequent upon the effect of personal, local, national or international disaster. To advance the Christian faith in accordance with the trust's statement of beliefs. To assist the achievement of these objects, the trust has adopted the purposes: To see Young People impacted by hope. To see youth workers and churches empowered and equipped to impact Young People with hope. By "hope" we mean hope of restoration, reconciliation and transformation. These purposes are summarised in our strapline "bringing hope to young lives". We have referred to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities. In particular, the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set. The future for east to west is encouraging and full of opportunity. Clare Biggins was appointed CEO in Summer 2025 providing the charity with a firm foundation and a clear direction as we move towards our th We continue to work on improving how we show our impact and the importance of both figures and good news stories. With the redesign of both our frameworks for one to one and group interventions. 30 Anniversary in 2027. We are very grateful for all of our church partners and individual givers without your support we would be unable to do what we Having launched support within primary care networks east to west continues to explore other locations. east to west remains committed to developing our schools program with plans to redevelop the family link worker role and introduce an outreach relational support worker. OUR IMPACT SEPTEMBER 24 - AUGUST 25 Primary 8% Groups 19% CHILDREN & YOUNG PEOPLE SUPPORTED At east to west we supported 2864 young people with the majority of ourwork across our relational support workers within secondary schools and our early invention program working across both primary and secondary schools within the boroughs of Elmbridge, Spelthorne and Woking. .Couns Service 6% 750 Early Interveniion 22% During the school year 24-25 we have seen a significant increase wrthin our group support INTERVENTIONS At east to west we have completed 21,362 interventions. Our east to west process includes... Introduction sessions > Triage > Intervention > Reflection > Closure 21,362 Intervention 64% During the school year 24-25 a young person supported by east to west received on average 8 interventions GOAL BIISED OUTCOMES Increase 15% During the school year 24-25 a young person supported by east to west on average saw in increase of +4 distance travelled for GBO'S set SignifS¢ant Impact 78% TOP 5 ISSUES SUPPORTED During the 24-25 school year east to west main support was for individuals experiencing anxiety and stress (30 % ), followed by self-esteem concerns {14/) and providing significant assistance with friendship and relationship issues (11?.). 2$ 10 97% 91% 93% 93% User Voice Happy wlth the supportg(ven Usethe 5ervicèagain understo￿ the supwjrtgiven felt 5UPPOrt Average star met thesr need5 rating out of 10 Children & Young People supported Schools. Hospitals & GP surgeries supported Children & Average star rating Young People saw provided by Children & significant impact Young People supported by east to west Head teacher- Matthew Arnold School Designated Safeguard Lead- Winston Churchill School East to West provision has had a significant and positive impact at The Matthew Arnold School. Supporting between 30 to 50 students each year. it provides a safe and nurturlng space for young people to dlscuss personal and emotional i5sue5, helplng them feel heard and understood. This intervention is a vital part of the school's pastoral support, offering familiè5 an additional layer of care and guidance that strengthens the overall wellbeing of the school community. East to West have been working with us slnce 2021, and In that tlme they've had such a posltlve impact at Winston Churchill School. The team have built really strong. trustlng relatlonshlps wlth our pupils, and thelr prèsence has become a real source of stability and reassurance for so many of our young people. Thoy ¢reate safe spaces where pupiLs feel listened to, valued and supported. East to West's work fits perfectly with the eth05 of our school, and together we're able to support our pupils. emotional and Social needs in a much more meaningful way. We're genuinely so grateful for all of their continued work wlth our students *Villiérs Deputy Headteacher- Villers High School The service provided by Eastto West has been nothingshort of outstanding. From our very flrst contact through to the full setup. the process has been smooth, supportive, and professional. Freddie and Kata have qulckly become an integral part of our school community and are already makinga noticeable difference in the 15ves of our students. We couldn't be more impressed and would wholeheartedly recommend East to West to anyschool looking for impactful, compassionate support for thèir students Greater London Primary Schools Berkshire 28 Secondary Schools Surrey Hampshl Hospital + Community support GP Surgeries Worker Primary Schools Broadtnere School Marnel School Chandlers Field School Oriel School Goldsworth School Sayes Court School Secondary Sch¢)ols Bishop David Brown School Everest Community Academy Kings International College Park Academy St Richard Reynolds School The Bishop Wand School Twickenham School Brentford SchDoI for Girls Hampton High School M(Illhew Arnold S¢hool Springwest Academy Teddingtor) School Thomas Knvett College Woking High Esher High S¢hool Jubilee High School Nishkam School St Pauls School Thamesmead School Three Rivers Academy Eafty Interv ntio Secondary Schools Blshop Davld Blown School Heathside School Iweybridgel Hoe Valley School st PaLJls School The Bishop Wand School Winston Churchill School Cobham Free School Heathside S¢hool (Walionl Matthew Arnold School Sunbury Manor School Thomas Knyvett College Woking High Esher High School Hinchley Wood School St John the Baptist School Thamesmead School Three Rivers AcadetTIy Primary Schools 20 Primary Schools supported in the Borough ol Eltnbridge I I Primary School supported in the Borough of Spelthorne I I Primary Schools supported in the Borough of Woking Bishop David Brown School Thamesmead School Nishkam School Town Farm School Sunbury Manor School Twickenham School Homer First School Trinity St Stephen CofE Sehool 12 Ashford and St Peter's Hospital The Hospital Project provision continues to deliver support for yOLJng people (aged 7-211 who've been admitted lo St. Peter's Hospilal in Chertsey having self harmed, attempted suicide or who're facing emotional crisis. The team - a mix of paid and volunteers- work at the pastoral level alongside the hospital slarf who're working a the clinical level. This hand in glové approach gives the young people (and their families) balance of care and support enjoying thal the healing process for both body and mind can begin. Alongside our work across 6 sessions in the hospital, this project is increasingly seeing ytsung people in the community, providing follow-up care and support for as long as each young person needs. 11 also provides signposting opportunities into other external services, or where the young person is in school into east to west Relational Support provision where it's available. Austen Road Surgery Sheer Surgery Hoisell Medical Practice Illi Merrow Park Surgery Luke's Village Medical Centre A new project for 2024 125, the Social Prescribing Project takes the learning we've gained over 20+ years of delivering Relational Support in a school setting. combined with our expertise SLJPPOrting young people in hospitals to deliver seivices within the GP surgery setting. Launched within a Guildford based PCN (Primary Care Network) Covering 6 GP Pfactices, our teaTn are embedded within the surgery, PToviding crisis support Iwheie the GP sees a young person and itntnedidately refers for support) or scheduled appoinlmenls. This support is delivered over lup tol 6 sessions and includes aspects of signposting lo specialist Se￿iceS if and where required. 13 Having been bullièd throughout both primary and secondary $¢hool, Steven's selt-estetm had hil rock bottom, and his parents took him to the GP to flnd support and suggèstions on whal to do. The GP then referred him to the So¢ial Pres¢fibing Projeet, where Steve attendèd the first two sessions with his parent due to him being shy and uncomfortable around others. Havlng completed a couple of sessions with of our Relational Support Worker foeusing on removing negative self labelling. As a result steven has bgen attending the session5 on his own and we have ¢ontlnued to work on hls self worth. Steven has began to rebuild his identity and is starting to see value in himself. MEASURING OUR IMPACT SAFEGUARDING As part of our commitment to understsnding the difference we make, east to west uses Goals Based Outcomes {GBOs) to track proyrèss In the Ilves of the young people we support. Each young person identlfles and sets their own goals at the outsèt of their support. These goals may relate to a range of challenges including anxiety, stress, self-esteem. relationships and anger management. easl to west re¢og4)Ise$ the Importance of safeguaTding in its work with chlldren, Young People and adulls. We have a responsibility to protect everyone entrusted to our care and we are committed to the safeguarding of children, young people and vulnerable adutts to ensure their well being. We follow the requirements of UK legislation in relation to safeguarding children and vulnerable adults and current bost practice recommendations based on the Online Safeguarding Manual created by thittyone:eight- Ihttps:iiihirtyoneeight.orgl). Young people rate their starting point on a scale of 1-10 Iwilh 1 representing the most difficult point and 10 thÈ bestl- Throughout their time with us. these goals are revisited and rÈassÈssèd, enabling us to understand the"dislance travelled" and the impact of our relational support. Our Designated Safeguardlng Lead (DSL) Is: Dan Beedell (Hèad af Communlty Enga￿Ment, Fundraising and Safeguarding) supported by a team of safeguarding leads. 7B% of young people laround 2,250} reported a significant improvement, defined as a shift of at least three points. In addition to these measur&ble outcomes we 8sk the children and young people to complete an experience of seNice questionnalre (ESQ) wlth young people giving thelr east to west support an average of 9.4 out of 10. 15 We extend our heartfelt thanks to every church that partnered with us this year. Your prayers and generosity, has made it possible to serve more families, reach new communities, and strengthen the work we do. We are proud to stand alongside dedicated partners and funders who share our commitment to lasting change. Your support empowered new initiatives, expanded long-term projects, and strengthened our capacity to serve. Thank you for being true collaborators and champions of our work. St John's, Egham Christchurch, Virginia Water St John's, Hampton Wick Equippers Church, Weybridge Sunningdale Baptist Church (Hope Church) Hope Church Dedworth Green Baptist Church, Windsor Ashford Congregational Church Lyne and Longcross St Paul's, Addlestone Staines Methodist Church St Michaels, Camberley United Churches of Egham St Peter's Convent Charity, Woking St John the Baptist School, Hampton Wick Themba Theatre Ashford Manor Golf Club NISA Homeland Charitable Trust Heathrow Community Trust Spelthorne Borough Council Surrey Governors Tesco Groundwork UK We are proud partners of The Surrey Wellbeing Partnership. A consortium of charities with a common goal of transforming emotional wellbeing and mental health services in Surrey. Working with children and young people in the community to improve their wellbeing and mental health to live full, fun and confidence lives. Orbis Investment Limited Windsor and Maidenhead Churches Together Alchemy Foundation William Grant and Son Sophie Clark Foundation 16 Total Income foi 2024-25 was £ 1.179.500. which was a decrease ol £ 83,951 cornpared with the income of 2D23-24. Contributions from granl making org8nisalions and our partners decreased by £ 195.654 to £ 19.505, because ol the large on&off gift of £ 170,000 last year. Voluntary donations from individuals 2nd churches, whether through diiect giving or through taking part in fundraising event5, ietnains a very significant part of our total income.. together with the gift aid we were able to reclaim and additional charitable activf(ies. this total ¢amÈ to £ 79,614, 3 decrease ol £ 9,593 on 2023-24. WE are grateful for this continued s￿pport. The Trust does not engage ITr tundiaising activity from the general public but rather receives grants and donations from variDUS organisation5 such as counci15, churches, local oigani5ations and individuel supporters. Accordingly. we are not registered with any regulators and do not follow any eode ol piactise. However, we do noi use any external fundraisers and always take care no pressure is placed on vulnerable donors. We have not received any complaints about our fundraising activities. Our Partnership with the Surrey Wellbeing Partnership ISWPI appear5 in the 2tcounts with the amount receivable to August 2025 being £ 410,191. This includes the early intervention project in primary schools, which will close In December 2025. Restricted income a¢¢ounted for èbout 68% of the total with last year's proportion being 59%. We remain extremely grateful to all those faithful individuals. ¢hur¢hes, businesses and other funding organisations who provide Iinancial support for our work- %vilhoul this east to west could not op@r8tÈ ès it does today. Compared with the prÈvitsus year tosts have increased from £ 1,000,290 to £ 1,205,497, an increase 0120.5%. This is because ol illcrea5e in the number of Schools supportÈd 8nd projects including working in DO￿OrS. Surgerie5, The main component of our costs are salary costs, which increased from £ 887.390 to £ 1.047,478 an increase of 18.0%. We have a net defieit for the year of £ 25,997. As a result, nei assets were £ 366.433 at balance sheet date, made up of unresrricted reserves of £ 64,585, restricted reserves of £ 131,848 and endowment funds of E 170.000 The unrestricted reserves of £ 64,585 equate to approximately 2.5 weeks expenditure based on our budgei for 2025-2Q26. The Trustees note this is le5S than our policy lor 2 months resetyes, however, the restricted funds ale available to supporl s key area of our work and tt should be noted that Edward Gostling Endowment of £ 17Q.000 is ivailable to draw down when reseNes drop to below 2 monihs operating expenditure. Taking these monies into account total funds to fund operations are £ 366.433 which represents 14 weeks worth of expenditure. New sources af income from grant making organisations are continually being sought. and we are eonlideni ihis will produce addrtional Income and therefore hold the opinion it is right for these accounts to be prepared on the golng concern basis. 17 RUSTEES The trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of this report, are listed on the legal and adminstration infoirmation at the start of the report TRUSTEE RECRUITMENT Potential trustees are recruited to bring specific skills as needed on the board. These are identified through the annual board skills audit and board evaluation. After a preliminary discussion with the chair, the individual is invited to read the Core documents of the trust, and the Welcome to the Board documentthat outlines the characteristics, competences required and the Job Description for a trustee. Following an informal attendance at a board meeting, the existing trustees decide whether to proceed with the invitation to the individual to become a trustee. The trustee application form is then completed, and the new trustee is formally approved at the subsequent Board meeting. PATRON Gill Morgan has played an important role throughout the year acting as facilitator. voice of wisdom and experience, confidant and advocate on behalf of east to west. We are grateful for all her input throughout the last 12 months. TEAM This year we said a fond farewell to six team members. We are incredibly grateful to all of them for their service to Young People while operating as part of east to west. We employed average of 48 paid team members (31 full time equivalents) whom we thank again for their ongoing commitment to the charity's work with Young People. This team is focussed on the delivery of our frontline programmes and is assisted by external advisers with specialist expertise in IT and HR. 18 ll(¥ VOLUNTEERS The trustees also extend heartfelt thanks to the charity's dedicated volunteers for the on-going contribution they make. In the year 2024 / 2025, 974 volunteer hours were completed in the Hospital Project. All our volunteers have enhanced DBS checks and the charity provides on-going development to equip them for their roles. Many in the past, as a result of working with east to west, have moved into counselling and other pastoral roles, or joined our team as a paid team member. (iffEE , Iu 19 The board of trustees has responsibilily for directing and controlling the affairs of the trust. The board met five tirnes during year to.. review the trust's activities, finances and performance: approve futLrre plans and strategy, and monitor risks and ensure that they are appropriately managed. At the start of each year goals are agreed by the trustees with Ihe team and progress is monitored throughout the year through individual. team and trust appraisal processes. The Trustees are supported by a sub-committee that oversees the financial operations. The trustees delegate day to day management of the trust to its Chief Executive who is supported by the Enabling Team. During Ihe pasl year, east to west has experienced a significant period of transition wilhin its leadership. Following the retirement of the CEO lan Smith, the charity was guided collectively by the Enabling Team consisling of Clare Biggins, Clive Biggins and Dan Beedell who provided steady and collaborative leadership while the formal recruitment process took place. Throughoul this interim period, Clare Biggins stepped into the lead role, offering continuity, clarity, and stability for team, partners and young people. In June 2025, Clare was appointed permanently as Head of the Charity with the role of Head of Culture and Vision (CEO). Her appointment marks an exciling new chapter for east to west as we continue to build on strong f oundations and look ahead with confidence . Remuneration and pay levels for the key management personnel and within the charity generally are determined by the trustees with periodic benchmarking to organisations of a similar size and nature. 20 The trustees and management team assess the potential risks to the running and financing of the organisation and the safeguarding of the team and Young People on a monthly basis. east to west has a comprehensive portfolio of policies which enables the projects to operate in a professional and safe manner. The team and trustees review the policies at the end of each academic year. Prlnclpal rt8k aroa Key Mftlgatlng Factois Governance over the organisalion a'nd activities A board of trustees with experience in a range of relevant disciplines who meet regularly togelher and with the trust management Annual assessment of governance effectiveness Assimilation of emerging issues and trends within the sector Managewent of financial resources Monthly financial reporting and forecasting Rigorous documenled fiscal management processes overseen by the Board Financial and f undraising matters considered at every trustee and management meeting Safeguarding and service delivery Maintenance of comprehensive operations policies reviewed, updated with ongoing training to team ContinLJOUS development of the organisation and its service delivery team Access to external resources and benchmarking against best practice standards People and employment Stringent appoinlment and vetting processes following Safer Recruitment best practice. including DBS checks Wide ranging induction and on-the-job development mechanisms in place 21 Y,4il The Irustees (who are also directors for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report (incorporating the directors. report) and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards. including Financial Reporting Standard 102.- The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdorn Generally Accepted Accounting Practise). Company law requifes the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a tTve and fair view of the stale of affairs of the charitable company and of Ihe income and expenditure. of the charilable company for that period. In preparing these financial statements. the trustees are required to.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently., observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP.. make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent., stale whether applicable UK Accounling Standards have been followed, subject to any maleri31 departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements, and prepare the financial slatements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial slatements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence fo¥ taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Information Given to Auditor Each of the persons who is a tiustee at the tirne when this Trustees, report is approved has confirmed that so far as that trustee is aware, there is no relevant audit infortllation of which the charitls auditor is unaware. and that Irustee has laken all the steps that ought to have been taken as a trustee in order lo be aware of any information needed by the trustee's auditor in connection with preparing their report and to establish that the charity's auditor is aware of that information. Small company provisions This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable lo companies subject to the small companies, regime. Approved by the board and signed on ils behalf by Ihe Chair of Trustees. LWVW Kenneth Morgan Chair of Trustees Date - 2. 22 li lili. Opinion We have audited the financial statements of The east to west Trust (the'charity ) for the year ended 31 August 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financi81 Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows and the notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounling Slandards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Siandard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland (Uniled Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion the financial statements.. give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as al 31 August 2025 and of its incoming resources and application of fesources for the yeaT then ended.. have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.. and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further desclibed in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the f inancial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial gtatements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with ihese requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relatlng to golng concern In auditing the financial statemenls. we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparalion of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed. we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions ihat, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern for 8 period of at least 12 months from when the flnanclal statemenis are authorlsed for Issue. Our responslbllltles and the responslbiliiies of the trustees with respect lo going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. 23 li Olher information The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, including the trustees. report, other than the financial statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information conlained within the allnual report. Our opinion on the financial stalements does not cover the other infoitnation and, except to Ihe extent olherwise explicitly stated in our report. we do not express any form of assurance conclusion Ihereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statefflenls or OLtr knowledge obtained in the COLJrse of the audit, or othetwise appears lo be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed. we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this oiher information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to ieport in this regard. Opinlons on other matters prèscribed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in Ihe course of our audit= the information given in the trustees, report, which includes the directors. report prepared for the purposes of company law. for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements", and the directors, report included within the trustees, report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Matters on which we are required lo report by exception In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charity and its environment obiained in the course of the audit, we have nol identified material misstalernenls in the directors. report included with the truslees, report. We have nothing to report in respect of ihe following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion.. adequate and proper accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches nol visited by us.. or the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns,. or certain disclosures of trustees, remuneralion specified by law are not made., or we have nol received all the information and explanations we require for our audit., or the trustees were not entitled to prepare ihe financial statements in accordance with the stnall companies regime and take advanlage of the small companies exemptions in preparing the trustees, report and f rom the requirement to prepare a strategic report. 24 Responsibllttles of trustees As explained more fully in the Irustees, iesponsibilities statement, the trustees'lwho are also the direclofs of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and foi such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary lo enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity s ability to continue as going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic aliernative bul to do so. Audltorfs responsibilitles for the audlt of the flnancial statements Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report thal includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will always delecl a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if. individually or in the aggregate. they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of useis taken on the basis of these financial statements. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, inclLJding fraud is detailed below: Based on our understanding of the charity, we identified that the principal risks of non-compliance with laws and regulations related to employmet7t and financial reporting legislalion and we considered the extent to which non- compliance might have a tnaterial effecl on the financial statements. We also considered those laws 8nd regulations thal have a direct impacl on the preparalion of the financial statements such as the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Act 2011. We assessed the susceplibility of ihe charity's financial slatemenls lo material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occui, by making enquiries of management, considering the internal controls in place and discussion amongst the engagement team. 25 tlie Inember8 of The eartto we* Il•*' tinued We determined Ihat the principal risks were relaled to recognition of granl income. presenlation of separately disclosed items and management override of controls. In response to the risks identified we designed procedures which included, but were not limited to reviewing grant correspondence. agreeing financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documenlalion. evalualing the internal controls. reviewing truslees, minules and identifying and testing journal entries. There are inherent limitations in the audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulalions are from financial transactions. Ihe less likely it is that we would become aware of non