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Charity Registration 1132061

Company Registration 6132492 (England & Wales)

TEEN CRISIS UK

DIRECTORS REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025

TEEN CRISIS UK LEGAL & ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Directors:

Omar Tackie Mizzy-Renee Ranthe Ryan Hines

Charity Number: 1132061

Company Number: 6132492

Registered Office:

3 French Apartments Lansdowne Road Purley, Surrey CR8 2PH

Independent Examiner:

Kingston Business Management 10 Silver Street Warminster BA12 8PS

Bankers:

HSBC Bank 9, Wellesley Road Croydon CR9 2AA

TEEN CRISIS UK CONTENTS

Trustees Annual Report Pages 1-4
Independent Examiner’s Report Page 5
Statement of Financial Activities Page 6
Balance Sheet Pages 7-8
Notes to the Accounts Pages 9-12

TEEN CRISIS UK LIMITED

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025

The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act present their report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2025. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the accounts and comply with the charity's governing document, applicable law and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1st January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS102)) and the Charities Act 2011

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing Document:

The charity is a company limited by guarantee which was incorporated on 1.3.2007 (company number 06132492). It is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 1.3.2007. The Charity was registered on 9.10.2009 (charity number 1132061)

Trustees

Trustees are elected by the charity's members at the annual general meeting for a period of three years, and can then be re-elected for a further period of three years. Trustees are offered an induction including presentations by staff, background material and information on the charity's principal activities. Trustees are all unpaid volunteers, and may claim reasonable out of pocket expenses. The trustees who served during the year are listed in the Charity’s details above.

Organisational Structure:

Ment4 operates under a functional-role-based structure, where trustees convene on a quarterly basis to oversee the charity's key operations led under the horizontal directorship of the senior team. With a series of mentoring programmes on the ground spreading across one-to-one and group engagement, specialist mentors report directly to Programme Managers (key member of senior team).

Key Staffing and Governance:

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025

Key Staffing and Governance (continued):

Major Risks and Risk Management Approach :

Ment4 adopts a robust, formalised strategy for assessing and managing major risks that the charity faces. The trustees conduct regular risk reviews throughout the year, diligently monitoring actions taken to mitigate identified risks. This structured approach involves categorising and prioritising risks based on their potential impact and likelihood, followed by the implementation of effective risk mitigation measures.

Objectives and Activities for Public Benefit :

Achievements and Performance:

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Achievements and Performance (continued):

The organisation's ongoing collaboration with professional agencies involved in supporting behaviourally challenged young individuals reflects the pivotal role its mentoring services play in the larger framework. In November 2024, the soundtrack Mirror Mirror — powered by Ment4 — received Best Music Video of the Year at the A StepFwd Awards, celebrating the cultural impact Ment4 is having on the community. Building on this success, 2025 has marked a year of further growth through the delivery of Year 2 of the highly popular mentoring and music programme Mirror Mirror . In partnership with BBC 1xtra, Ment4 has provided an immersive music mentoring programme that transforms young creatives into working professionals. This year, the project was awarded the Young Audience Award at the Sanford St Martin 2025 Awards and culminated in a milestone showcase at Chelsea FC’s official music venue, where the cohort performed and presented their work.

By skilfully navigating risks, pursuing strategic objectives, and highlighting impactful achievements, Ment4 continues to fortify its position as a leader in mentoring and community support, making a tangible difference in the lives of young individuals.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

Net outgoing resources for the year were £8,597 (2024: net incoming £52,498). On 31st March 2025 General Reserves totalled £49,995.

Reserves Policy

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to between 3 and 6 month's expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity's current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. As of 31st March 2025, the unrestricted reserves were £49,995. The Trustees consider the current level of reserves sufficient to continue to operate Ment4’s day to day operations.

Principal Funding Sources:

Ment4 has traditionally derived contract income from delivering mentoring services and neighbouring projects to the London Borough of Croydon and several other London boroughs. In addition, a considerable amount of income has been securing via charitable donations and fundraising efforts (under charity bids, and corporate partnerships).

Future Plans:

Following on from Ment4’s groundbreaking fundraising campaign in 2024, which grossed over £117,000 in charitable funds, our goal is to sustain and build on the growth we have achieved. With continuous funding partnerships with Propel, VRU, and CAF, we aim to allocate resources towards strengthening a more robust and self-sufficient workforce. In addition, we are pursuing further funding from esteemed bodies such as the Henry Smith Charity and Phoenix Way,

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Future Plan (continued):

building on our success in securing support from Arts Council England. This progress reflects the organisation’s growing capacity and the development of our bid-writing expertise, which we intend to expand further in 2025 and beyond.

Our innovative hybrid mentoring programme, offering a unique blend of in- and out-of-school mentoring tailored for schools across the borough, has proven highly effective. Having secured two-thirds of our school programmes for 2025, we are aiming to expand this to five hybrid mentoring programmes in the coming year, with a view to extending the model to more schools and colleges in 2026.

Looking ahead, 2026 will also see Ment4 deliver Year 3 of the highly popular Mirror Mirror Programme, following another successful year in 2025. We plan to expand its offer by developing accredited music education pathways, enabling young people not only to engage creatively but also to gain qualifications and professional opportunities that can shape long-term careers.

In our pursuit of financial diversity, we have partnered with the Charities Aid Foundation (CAF) to establish a robust central fundraising bank. This has broadened donation options to include PayPal, BACS, and CAF accounts, while also allowing us to collect Gift Aid and onboard new membership processes for monthly donors. The upcoming launch of our revamped website — optimised with updated SEO strategies and strategic titling — has already driven a significant increase in online referrals. We aim to continue raising the bar with online engagement, particularly through Instagram and our website.

Finally, we are committed to strengthening our relationships with existing community partners as well as developing new collaborations, ensuring that our programmes remain responsive, impactful, and relevant to the needs of young people across Croydon and beyond.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025

Future Plans (continued):

We still hope to streamline more content targeting our young people online through inspirational, and education content. A key project we are optimistic in launching is our Young People’s Podcast Programme which will take place at MerkyFC.

Our ongoing social media branding campaign and advertisement will endeavour to forge deeper community connections, bolster referrals, and fortify our influence, all pivotal to sustaining our impactful operations.

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the financial activities of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to

any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and

is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for ensuring that the company maintains an adequate system of internal control designed to provide reasonable assurance that assets are safeguarded against loss or unauthorised use and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER

The independent Examiner, David Williams of Kingston Business Management, has expressed his willingness to continue in office and a proposal for his re-appointment will be made at the Annual General Meeting.

The trustees are also responsible for the contents of the trustees' report, and the 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 inconsistencies with the figures disclosed in the financial statements.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the small companies regime under the Companies Act 2006.

Signed by Ryan Hines, Trustee, on behalf of the Board on 25[th] September 2025:

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS OF TEEN CRISIS UK LIMITED

I report on the accounts of the company for the year ended 31st March 2025, which are set out on pages 6 to 12.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 43 of the 1993 Act;

to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 43(7)(b) of the 1993 Act; and

to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of independent examiner’s report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

(1) which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 386 of the Companies Act 2006;

and to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities have not been met; or

(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Kingston Business Management 10 Silver Street Warminster BA12 8PS

Date : 25[th] September 2025

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Unre-
stricted		 Desig-
nated		 2025 2024
Funds Funds Total Total
£ £ £ £
INCOMING RESOURCES
Incoming resources from generated
funds
Voluntary income(Note 2) 47,896 0 47,896 35,716
Welfare services(Note 3) 71,108 0 71,108 61,695
Investment income 0 0 0 0
Total incoming resources 119,004 0 119,004 97,411
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable activities (Notes 4 &5)
Youth Services 117,795 0 117,795 36,223
Charitable donations 0 0 0 0
Support Costs 9,806 0 9,806 8,690
Governance costs 0 0 0 0
Total resources expended 127,601 0 127,601 44,913
NET INCOMING (OUTGOING) RE-
SOURCES		 -8,597 0 -8,597 52,498
Total funds brought forward 58,592 0 58,592 6,094
This Financial Year -8,597 0 -8,597 52,498
Transfers between funds 0 0 0 0
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 49,995 0 49,995 58,592

Movements on all reserves and all recognised gains and losses are shown above. All of the organisation's operations are classed as continuing.

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TEEN CRISIS UK BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31[ST] MARCH 2025

2025 2024
Total Total
funds funds
£ £
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors Note
8		 1,634 4,086
Cash at bank and at hand 48361 54506
49,995 58,592
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one
year		 Note
9		 0 0
Total Assets less Current Liabili-
ties		 49,995 58,592
Unrestricted Funds - brought for-
ward		 58,592 6,094
Current Year -8,597 52,498
TOTAL FUNDS 49,995 58,592

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TEEN CRISIS UK BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31[ST] MARCH 2025

(Continued)

The directors are satisfied that for the year ended on 31st March 2025 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 and that no member or members have required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Act. However, in accordance with section 145 of the Charities Act 2011, the accounts have been examined by an Independent Examiner whose report appears on page 5.

The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

The accounts 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 and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS102))

The directors acknowledge their responsibility for ensuring that the company keeps proper accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and if its profit and loss for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the company.

The financial statements were approved by the board on 25th September 2025

…………………………………………..

Ryan Hines Trustee

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025

1) Accounting Policies

Basis of Preparation

The accounts 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 and in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2015) - (Charities SORP (FRS102)).

Advantage has been taken of Section 396(5) of The Companies Act 2006 to allow the format of the financial statements to be adapted to reflect the special nature of the charity's operation and in order to comply with the requirements of the SORP.

The company has taken advantage of the exemption in Financial Reporting Standard No 1 from the requirement to produce a cash flow statement.

Teen Crisis UK meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

Preparation of accounts on a going concern basis Preparation of the accounts is on a going concern basis. The Trustees are of the view that the level of reserves will support the charity going forward.

The particular accounting policies adopted are set out below.

Incoming Resources

Income from donations and grants, including capital grants and events utilising the charity's facilities is included in incoming resources when receivable except as follows:

When events are due to take place in a future accounting period and when donors specify that donations and grants given to the charity must be used in future accounting periods, the income is deferred until those periods.

When donors impose conditions which have to be fulfilled before the charity becomes entitled to use such income, the income is deferred and not included in incoming resources until the pre-conditions for use have been met.

When donors specify that donations and grants, including capital grants, are for particular restricted purposes, which do not amount to pre-conditions regarding entitlement, this income is included in incoming resources of restricted funds when receivable.

Grant claw backs are deducted from incoming resources if they occur in the same accounting period. Grant claw backs made in subsequent accounting periods are shown as outgoing resources in preference to negative income. Gifts and services in kind are included at their estimated open market valuation.

Tax reclaims on Donations & Gifts : Incoming resources from tax reclaims are included in the SOFA in the same financial period as the gift to which they relate.

Volunteer Help : The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the Directors' annual report.

Investment Income : This is included in the accounts when receivable.

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TEEN CRISIS UK NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025 (Continued)

Expenditure & Liabilities

Expenditure is included when incurred. Costs which are identified as relating to restricted activities are allocated directly to those activities. Costs which relate to the general running of the charity are allocated against unrestricted funds, and within the statement of financial activities these expenses are shown as cost of activities in furtherance of the objects of the charity and governance costs. Governance costs are those relating to the charity's compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements.

Governance Costs

Include costs of the preparation and examination of statutory accounts, the costs of the Directors' meetings and cost of any legal advice to Directors on governance or constitutional matters.

Employee benefits

Short term benefits including holiday pay are recognised as an expense in the period in which the service is received.

Legal Status of The Charity

The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity.

Donated Services and Facilities

These are only included in income (with an equivalent amount in expenditure) where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable, measurable and material. The value placed on these resources is the estimated value to the charity of the service or facility received.

Funds of the charity:

Designated Funds

Designated funds are allocated out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes. The use of such funds is at the trustees' discretion.

Restricted Funds

Restricted funds are funds subject to specific conditions imposed by donors as to how they may be used. The details of the restricted funds are set out in note 5 to the accounts.

Pension Scheme

The charity operates a government backed defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme. The charity is under no further obligation to make any extra payments irrespective of how that pension fund performs.

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TEEN CRISIS UK NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025 (Continued)

Fixed Tangible Assets

These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £500. They are valued at cost or, if gifted, at the value to the charity on receipt.

Depreciation

Depreciation is calculated at a rate to write off the cost of tangible fixed assets on a reducing balance basis over their estimated useful lives. A rate of 30% per annum is applied.

Unrestricted Designated Total Total
2025 2025 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
2) Voluntary Income
Donations & Gifts 6,487 0 6,487 7,849
Grants 41,409 0 41,409 53,846
47,896 0 47,896 61,695
3) Other Income
Welfare Services Income 71,108 0 71,108 35,716
Other Income 0 0 0 0
Other Income Total 71,108 0 71,108 35,716
Total Income 119,004 0 119,004 97,411
4) Total Resources Expended £ £ £ £
Charitable Activities
Youth Services 117,795 0 117,795 36,223
Support Costs 9,806 0 9,806 8,690
Charitable donations 0 0 0 0
Governance Costs 0 0 0 0
Totals 127,601 0 127,601 44,913
5) Activities Undertaken Di-
rectly		 £ £ £ £
Youth Service costs comprise:
Staff 76,855 0 76,855 17,577
Pensions 1920 0 1,920 17
Other Direct Mentoring Ex-
penses		 9,141 0 9,141 1,370
Consultancy 29,879 0 29,879 17,259
117,795 0 117,795 36,223

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TEEN CRISIS UK NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2025 (Continued)

6) Directors

A total of £ nil (2024: nil) was paid to the directors for travel and entertainment costs.

7) Employees

The Charity had 7 employees during the Year, average FTE 3.0 (2024 average FTE 1.0). No employee was paid in excess of £60,000. Key Management Personnel pay amounted to £29,878.

8) Pensions

Amounts of pension contributions paid for employees during the year totaled £1920

9) Debtors

Amounts outstanding as at 31[st] March 2025: Trade debtors £1,633 (2024 : £4,086) Other debtors £ 0 (2024 £ 0)

10) Creditors

Amounts falling due within one Year: Trade Creditors £ 0 (2024: £0)

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