2025-04-30-accounts - Engage Youth Empowerment Services (Eyes)

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Company Ltd by Guarantee No: 05098175 Registered Charity Number : 1137257

REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 April 2025

FOR

ENGAGE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES (EYES) (A COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE)

CONTENTS COMPANY & CHARITY INFORMATION DIRECTORS' REPORT INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES BALANCE SHEET NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS	PAGE NO.
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ENGAGE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES (EYES)

COMPANY & CHARITY INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025

DIRECTORS / TRUSTEES:

Eugenny Taylor (Chair) Micel Barrett Angela Samuels Lindsey Booth (appointed Jan 2025) Michael T Ross (appointed Jan 2025)

COMPANY SECRETARY Micel Barrett REGISTERED OFFICE: Ground & First Floor Quickjay Buildings Bilston Street Willenhall WV13 2AW

REGISTERED NUMBER: 05098175 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER : 1137257 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER : Amoeba Associates Ltd Derwent House Broad Street Kingswinford West Midlands DY6 9LP

ENGAGE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES (EYES)

REPORT OF THE DIRECTORS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 APRIL 2025

The directors, who are also trustees for the purposes of the Charity Act, present their annual report and independently reviewed Financial Statements for the year ended 30th April 2025.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The Charity is constituted as a Charitable Company Limited by Guarantee and is a charity registered with the Charity Commissioners number 1137257, and is therefore not subject to Corporation Tax.

Governing document: Memorandum & Articles of Association incorporated on the 7th April 2004, as amended by special resolution dated 12 July 2010.

The trustees all provide their services free of charge. They have a wide range of skills and experience in management in the public, private and voluntary sectors. Trustees are elected by the membership at the AGM.

The trustees set the overall policy and direction of the Charity. Day to day management responsibility is devolved to the paid staff, led by Jennifer Taylor, the Centre/Programme Manager.

OBJECTS AND ACTIVITY

As set out in the Memorandum and Articles of Association the objects of the charity are: (1) To act as a resource for young people living in Wolverhampton by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other acivities 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) Providing recreational and leisure time activities in the interests of social welfare for people 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 tyhe conditions of life of such persons.

EYES is a grassroots collaborative organisation which engages young people from diverse cultures and backgrounds. The charity supports all young people. The work and focus of the work is helping young people at risk from loosing their quality of life, or potentially their lives from the negative gang culture and its influences. The five elements are: Diversion, Intervention, Creativity, Mentoring and Training.

PUBLIC BENEFIT

All of the Charity's activities are aimed at supporting local people, in an area of high deprivation. No member of the Company, including the Directors, receives any financial benefit from their involvement with the organisation.

In developing activities and delivering services, the Directors have taken account of the guidance on public benefit published by the Charities Commission.

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE – May 2024 to April 2025

Boys Certified Programme: Funded by Wolverhampton Safer Partnership

Boys Certified Project supports young boys from 11-17 years of age who are vulnerable or at risk from violence through street altercations or gang violence. The project helps the Boys to see past their situation and support them to make better decisions that impacts their lives positively.

The boys are assigned Project Worker/Mentor(s) who are trained and have lived experiences. They can relate to the circumstances of the young lads and address the issues using practical strategies. Whether it is:

• Being a victim

A perpetrator

• Acknowledging and understanding the impact them as preparators have on the victim, community and themselves

Outputs

Detached work
Intensive mentoring
Group work
Diversionary activities: including fitness and gym session, creative sessions, and music sessions
Exploring the job market

• Entrepreneurship

Achievements

The Team engaged more than 85% of participants resulting in:

4 Reduced risk and Reduced Offending
3 Successful re-integration into education
9 Improved well-being and mental health
2 planning business ventures
22 Built Resilience

Step Together Programmes: Funded through The Violence Reduction Partnership

This period all the Step Together Programmes concluded in Wolverhampton and Walsall.

Outcomes

The team developed a good rapport with local schools and businesses in the area
Less incidents were reported on the routes
Members of the public including young people were confident to approach the Team with queries and concerns
Local people had a sense of feeling safe
Strong relationships with Partners and Stakeholders were developed

Steps2Success Real Talk Funding from TNL has been instrumental in enabling Engage Youth Empowerment Services to reach young people in hard-to-reach communities, including those who would not typically engage with statutory or voluntary services.

Through work in schools and community settings, the EYES supported young people facing complex and overlapping challenges, including gang affiliation, anxiety, disengagement from education, family breakdown, school exclusion, isolation, and mental health concerns.

As a result, young people reported feeling listened to and supported, with access to trusted adults who demonstrated empathy and an understanding of their lived

experiences . This sense of being heard helped to build confidence and reduce isolation .

The funding also enabled the successful delivery of the Real Talk programme through creative sessions that supported young people to identify barriers affecting their daily lives, share personal experiences, and explore common themes within their stories. These sessions provided a safe and constructive space for reflection and discussion.

Real Talk presentations further offered wraparound services valuable insight into the realities faced by young people. Professionals were able to observe, in real time, why mainstream provision does not always work and why some young people and families are reluctant to engage with services. Feedback highlighted improved understanding of trust, transparency, and the importance of relationship-building, with professionals recognising the added value of Engage Youth Empowerment Services in supporting this process.

Each year, Engage Youth Empowerment Services provided young people with a safe, non-judgemental space to express themselves openly and without fear. In the first year of the S2S grant , the programme exceeded expectations, engaging 162 young people aged 13–17 who were identified as hard to reach, disengaged, or influenced by negative peer groups, including gang affiliation. Support was also extended to parents and appropriate adults where needed.

A total of 249 young people took part in focused discussions on knife crime, personal safety, and fear of victimisation. These sessions enabled young people to explore real concerns, challenge harmful narratives, and build confidence in a supportive environment. School feedback highlighted positive impact. Heath Park Academy noted that the S2S Real Talk programme addressed the influence of negative youth culture, contributing to improved attendance, engagement, and behaviour among participating students.

Real Talk sessions were delivered through a structured approach, incorporating one-to-one support, group work, and input from parents, teachers, and partner organisations . Sessions were delivered twice weekly for three hours, culminating in a Real Talk presentation that reinforced learning and reflection.

ASB HOT-SPOT YOUTH WORK, Areas: Funded by Walsall Safer Partnership Walsall Town Centre Willenhall High Street

Memorial Park Blakenhall

Targeted outreach in identified antisocial behaviour (ASB) hotspot areas led to improved relationships between young people, local residents, and businesses, contributing to a reduction in tensions and negative behaviours.

The EYES Team’s consistent on-the-ground presence enabled the development of trust with young people who were previously disengaged or involved in antisocial behaviour. By understanding both youth culture and community concerns, the team acted as a bridge between young people and local services, supporting early intervention and de-escalation of conflict .

The team’s lived experience and understanding of Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs) allowed them to engage young people at the right emotional level, address underlying issues influencing behaviour, and guide individuals toward positive choices. This approach supported improved conduct in public spaces , increased willingness to engage with support services, and more constructive relationships within the community.

Feedback from young people and local stakeholders consistently reflected increased trust, with the project described as authentic, credible, and valued within these communities .

This period EYES delivered successful commissioned work for:

Wolverhampton Safer Partnership Walsall Principal Exploitation Reduction Officer

Walsall Step Together Alumwell including Intervention work within the school

Wolverhampton Violence Reduction Partnership: Detached & Outreach work following youth murders – to date The West Park murder in Wolverhampton Wolverhampton Voluntary and Community Action: Girls Intervention Programme Youth Centre Managers

Work within schools: addressing gangs and its influences

EYES Recruitment process reflects our ethos and lead job roles. Service areas demonstrate inclusion by the diversity of the staff. They can see themselves reflected in the ethos and daily operations of EYES. https://www.eyes2success.co.uk/

Trained Team

Trauma informed Practice High Risk Mediation Physical Intervention & Conflict Trauma & Bereavement (Used in delivery) Safeguarding & Contextual Safeguarding Anti-gang Training Prevent Training NVQ Level 3 Children & Young people Youth Work Level 3-6 Health & Safety – Mental Health & First Aid Training First Aid / Bleed Training Food Hygiene Positive Behaviour Management Mentoring ACES’s Training and Mentoring Manual Handling (Working with young people with disabilities • Personal Development Personal experience and knowledge Lived Experiences

Team Training this period

Disengagement & Physical Intervention Skills training Level 2 Mentoring Skills Stop and Search training Change Makers Training First aid training Adverse Childhood experiences Trauma informed Practice Defibrillation and CPR training

DBS - All EYES Workers have current Enhanced DBS’s

FINANCIAL REVIEW

The organisation sustained a deficit over the year of £40,000 due to increased project activity, and the assumption of a new premises in March 2025 and the associated legal & refurbishing costs. Whilst project work and interventions are recognised as impacting, the associated costs involved will need to be closely managed going forward.

In line with the recommendations of the Charity Commission, the directors have adopted a policy on the holding of reserves. In view of the short term nature of the Centre’s funding, the Directors are seeking to achieve reserves amounting to six months’ salaries and running costs. Based on the current level of service, this amounts to around £192k. Management will continue to work towards achieving this level over the coming years.

The directors are empowered to invest monies of the Charity not immediately required for the furtherance of its objects in or upon such investments, securities or property as may be thought fit, nevertheless subject to such conditions (if any) and such consents (if any) as may for the time being be imposed or required by law.

STATEMENT OF DIRECTORS’ RESPONSIBILITIES

The directors are required under UK Company law to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the company’s financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements, the directors are required to:

a) select suitable accounting policies and apply them consistently;

b) make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;

c) state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;

d) prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in operation.

The directors are responsible for keeping accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the company and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable law and regulations. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The directors have identified the major risks to which the charity are exposed and have put adopted suitable mechanisms to manage those risks.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the Small Companies regime.

APPROVAL

This report was approved by the directors on ……5th January 2026,

and signed on their behalf: ……………………………….……………………..

Miss Eugenny Taylor

REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE TRUSTEES OF

ENGAGE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES (EYES)

I report on the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 30th April 2025, which are set out on pages 3-6 and 8-14.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and Examiner

As the Charity's trustees you are responsible for preparation of the accounts; you consider that the

an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Charities Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
to follow the procedures laid down in the general directions given by the Charity Commission under
section 145 (5)(b) of the Charities Act and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention

Basis of Independent Examiners statement

My examination was carried out in accordance with 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 the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit , and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the accounts.

Independent examiner's statement

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

which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements
To keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; and
To prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the Charities Act

have not been met; or

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

Mr Mills, EMB

Amoeba Associates Ltd

Derwent House

Broad Street

Kingswinford DY6 9LP Date : 5th January 2026

ENGAGE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES (EYES)

Statement of Financial Activities ( incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account) for the year ended 30th April 2025

Notes
INCOMING RESOURCES:
Incoming Resources from generated funds
Activities for generating funds
2
Investment income
3
Incoming Resources from charitable activities
Grant Income
Fees received
4
Other Incoming Resources
Other Income
5
Total Incoming Resources
RESOURCES EXPENDED:
Charitable Activities
Governance Costs
Other Resources Expended
Total Resources Expended
6
NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES
before transfers
Transfers between funds
Net Incoming/(Outgoing) resources
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds bought forward
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD

2025
2024
Unrestricted
Designated
Restricted
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
Funds
£
£
£
£
£
1,568
0
0
1,568
742
976
0
0
976
273
2,544
0
0
2,544
1,015
0
0
141,480
141,480
133,230
199,770
0
0
199,770
266,186
199,770
0
141,480
341,250
399,416
0
0
0
0
680
202,315
141,480
343,795
401,111
237,575
0
139,720
377,295
372,093
3,500
0
3,000
6,500
450
0
0
0
0
0
241,075
0
142,720
383,795
372,543
(38,761)
0
(1,240)
(40,000)
28,568
(1,240)
0
1,240
0
0
(40,000)
0
0
(40,000)
28,568
45,888
0
0
45,888
17,320
5,888
0
0
5,888
45,888

The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.

None of the charity's activities were started or discontinued during the current or previous year and all operations continue.

There are no recognised gains or losses other than those passing through the income and expenditure account.

ENGAGE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES (EYES)

Balance Sheet as at 30th April 2025

	Notes	At 30th April	At 30th April
		2025	2024
		£	£
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible	9	2,215	2,215
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors & prepayments	10	0	0
Cash at bank and in hand		10,610	44,644
CREDITORS		10,610	44,644
Amounts falling due within one year	11	937	621
NET CURRENT ASSETS		9,673	44,023
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES		11,888	46,238
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one year	12	6,000	350
NET ASSETS		5,888	45,888
FUNDS
Restricted funds	13	0	0
Unrestricted funds		5,888	45,888
Designated funds		0	0
TOTAL FUNDS		5,888	45,888

For the year ending 30th April 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Director's responsibilities :

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

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

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The accounts were approved by the Board on ……5th January 2026……………….

……………………………………………………….

Miss Eugenny Taylor

The notes form part of the financial statements

ENGAGE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES (EYES)

Notes to the Financial statements for the year ended 30th April 2025

Note

1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Accounting Convention

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Financial reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (effective April 2008), the Companies Act 2006 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.

Financial Reporting Standard Number 1

Exemption has been taken from preparing a cashflow statement on the grounds that the company qualifies as a small company.

Tangible fixed assets

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life :

Fixtures, fittings & equipment

20% per annum on a reducing balance basis

Incoming Resources

All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. Restricted incoming resources in respect of capital expenditure are carried forward as deferred capital grants and released to the fund account to match the depreciation charges.

Resources Expended

Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all the costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributable to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities

Fund Accounting

Unrestricted Funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used for the particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when the funds are raised for a particular restricted purpose.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

ENGAGE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES (EYES)

Notes to the Financial statements for the year ended 30th April 2025

Note

Activities for generating funds	2025	2024
	£	£
Donations	1,568	742
No hire charges were made for use of the Centre by various outside organisations in 2024/25

3	Investment income
	Interest receivable	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2025 Total 2024 £ £ £ £ 976 0 976 273
4	Incoming Resources from charitable	activities
	TNLC - Awards 4 All	Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2025 Total 2024 £ £ £ £ 0 141,480 141,480 133,230
	Walsall Outreach	18,887 0 18,887 21,548
	PCC for West Midlands	61,759 0 61,759 102,263
	WCC - Boys Certified	69,792 0 69,792 29,932
	WCC - Bilston Outreach	14,525 0 14,525 68,917
	WCC - Willenhall Outreach	24,811 0 24,811 43,526
	WCC - Steps Together	9,997 0 9,997 0 0 0 0 0
		199,770 141,480 341,250 399,416
5	Other incoming resources	2025 2024
	Other income	£ £ 0 680

ENGAGE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES (EYES)

Notes to the Financial statements for the year ended 30th April 2025

Note

6 Total resources expended

Costs of generating funds : Fundraising & publicity Charitable expenditure : Costs in furtherance of the charity's objects Management and administration	Staff costs Depreciation Other costs Total 2025 Total 2024 £ £ £ £ £ 0 0 0 0 0 313,837 0 56,101 369,937 188,435 10,358 0 3,500 13,858 48,748 324,195 0 59,601 383,795 237,183 324,195 0 59,601 383,795 237,183

7 Trustees

During the year no remuneration for services as a director/trustee and no expenses were paid or were payable, directly or indirectly, out of funds of the charity to any trustee or to any person or persons known to be connected with them.

Charity Insurance of £733 was paid during the year (PYR £316)

8 Employees The average monthly number of employees during the year was : Activities in furtherance of organisation's objects Management & Administration Employment costs Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension costs	2025 2024 Number Number 12 11 1 1 13 12 £ £ 285,236 336,246 3,644 3,361 0 0 288,880 339,607

There were no employees whose annual emoluments were £60,000 or more

ENGAGE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES (EYES)

Notes to the Financial statements for the year ended 30th April 2025

Note

		Unrestricted	Restricted
9	TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS	Funds	Funds	Total
	Cost
	At 30 April 2024	40,818	0	40,818
	Additions	0	0	0
	Disposals	0	0	0
	As at 30 April 2025	40,818	0	40,818
	Depreciation
	At 30 April 2024	38,603	0	38,603
	Charge for the period	0	0	0
	Disposals	0	0	0
	As at 30 April 2025	38,603	0	38,603
	Net Book Value
	As at 30 April 2025	2,215	0	2,215
	As at 30 April 2024	2,215	0	2,215
10	Debtors
				At 30th
		At 30th April		April
		2025		2024
		£		£
	Trade Debtors	0		0
	Prepayments and accrued income	0		0
	Total Debtors	0		0
11	Creditors : amounts falling due within one year
	Trade Creditors	2025 £ 0		2024 £ 0
	Tax and social security	937		621
	Soft Loans	0		0
	Accrued expenses	0		0
		937		621
12	Creditors : amounts falling due after one year
	Soft Loans	2025 £ 6,000		2024 £ 0
		6,000		0

ENGAGE YOUTH EMPOWERMENT SERVICES (EYES)

Notes to the Financial statements for the year ended 30th April 2025

Note

13 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held in trust for specific purposes :

TNLC - Awards 4 All Other	Balance at Incoming Resources Closing 1 May 2024 Resources Expended Transfers Balance £ £ £ £ £ 0 141,480 142,720 1,240 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 141,480 142,720 1,240 0 MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

Transfers

Transfers may be made in situations where expenditure has exceeded available grant income or where there has been a small balance of grant remaining after the project completion.

14 Designated Funds

A further sum of £nil has been utilised out of unrestricted funds to meet the other designated causes.

15 Commitments under operating leases

Total future minimum lease paymentsd under non-cancellable operating leases are as follows:

Land and buildings Within one year 01.05.25-30.04.26 Between one and five years	2025 2024 £ £ 20,400 0 38,446 0 58,846 0

16 Reserves Policy

The directors have considered the level of reserves they wish to retain, appropriate to the charity's needs. This is based on the charity's size and the level of financial commitments held. The directors aim to ensure the charity will be able to continue to fulfil its charitable objectives even if there is a temporary shortfall in income or unexpected expenditure. The directors will endeavour not to set aside funds unnecessarily.