ANNUAL IMPACT REPORT Year Endlng August 2025 Registered Charity No.1138802 CONTENTS Welcome from our CEO & Founder Update from the Chair of Trustees Thanks from Advisory Board Chair Message from the Youth Council Chair & Co-chair What We Are Tackling Our Network & Impact stories & Testimonials Future Plans Highlights & Achievements Thank You www.urbansynergy.com Financial Report WELCOME UR CEO & FOUNDER 9,500+ young people supported in the past year UPDATE FROM OUR CHAIR OF TRUSTEES Over the past year, Urban Synergy has demonstrated both resilience and growth in a challenging economic climate. The demand for our programmes continues to rise, reflecting both the need for targeted support and the strength of our reputation among schools, partners and communities. Th8 Board of Trustees r8mains focused on governance, sustainability and strategic growth. We have continued to strengthen our oversight, diversify Income streams and ensure that the organisation is well-positioned for long- term impact. we are committed to a bold goal: to support 50,000 young people by 2027. On behalf of the Boord, l extend sincere thanks to our supporters, staff and volunteers. Your commitment ensures that Urban Synergy remains a truste bridge bebNeen talent and opportu Dr Patrick larke OBE THANKS FROM OUR ADVISORY BOARD CHAIR l am particularly proud of the work experience opportunities we have created in partnership with our corporate supporters this year. We created 9,440 hours of work experience opportunities for young people. These opportunities are more than placements-they are powerful gateways that build confidence, broaden networks, and open access to careers for young people. Through these partnerships, Urban Synergy continues to drive social mobility. helping to ensure that talent is recognised and supported regardless of background. My sincere thanks to all our corporate strategic partners for your ongoing commitment and collaboration. David Craig Co-chair TNFD Together, we are creating meaningful pathways and lasting impact. MESSAGE FROM THE YOUTH COUNCIL CHAIR & CO-CHAIR Urban Synergy's Youth Council, mad up of alumni and serving members continues to play a vital role in championing and supporting yo people from disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their aspirations. The Council pr strong sense of communi mentees and mentors a shared purpose and liv here ited by a experience, Success Morrison. Chair (M&G PIC Apprentice) Throughout the year, Youth Council members contributed to seminars, school sessions, and corporate panels, strengthening engagement with young people. A key highlight was the Urban Synergy Golf Day, which created a unique space for informal networking between professionals and young people. The Youth Council Chair and Co-chai also continued to represent their pe helping shape programmes that reflect young people's needs an priorities. Jadon Black, Co-chair (PWC Apprentice) WE ARE TACKLING YOUTH UNEMPLOYMENT SOCIAL MOBILITY AND MENTAL WELLBEING WITH A CLEAR STRATEGIC FOCUS 4plkny. Founded in 2007, Urban Synergy to date has supported over 43,000 young people into education and employment. We are on a clear mission: to empower 50,000 young people by 2027- our 20th anniversary year. We connect young people aged 9-24 with relatable role models. mentoring. and work experience in leading organisations. YOUNG PEOPLE CAN SEE THE CITY SKYSCRAPERS BUT DON'T KNOW HOW TO ACCESS THE OPPORTUNITY? Many young people in inner-city areas can see corporate centres such as Canary Whartand the City of London, but cannot see themselves within them. Limited role models. networks, and exposure to professional environments restrict access to opportunity and ultimately impact aspirations, work readiness, and long-term career outcomes. OUR MENTOR NETWORK Enl [1￿¥*nO OUR MENTEE NETWORK landscape Stsffjl YDryDoLrt Duth•y) Irmin9ham •lo¥wito'.1 ¢JKI40WNnSl oworces Trseo AONB L&Dds 9$￿n Nnrth LanOs¢Joe- tieyWIll$ ArthYÉf Hwh We& ovewi Saulh Downs Nat onal Park LJnd$cJpe ,rt•l•l$ OWwthir4 QBQul¢9f*syr.M¢i SOCIAL MOBILITY INDICATORS WHO WE SUPPORT Social Mobillty Indlcators 30 io SOC￿ Moblllty Indkalors Neither of my parents went to university I was a carer I was eligible for free school meals l am from a lone parent household I was a looked after child (in the care system) TWICE AS LIKELY TO BE IN FULL-TIME EMPLOYMENT Young people who took part in both mentoring and work experience through Urban Synergy are twice as likely to be in full-time employment. % In Full-time employment 35 30 25 19 20 io *15 io Fllter With 1-2-1 Mentoring programm8 Wtth Work Experience . With 1-2-1 Mentoring programm8 and Work Experience 12 HOW WE HELP Areas Urban Synergy supplied Help 71 71 20 14 Holp Recelvtd Providing career guidance Gaining professional work experience Getting into employment Building confidence Accessing professional networks Developing new skills via opportunities Raising your aspirations Improving your overall mental health and well-being Improving your academic performance Avoiding or navigating away from anti-social behaviour Improving your overall mental health and well-being (anxiety) 13 A YEAR OF IMPACT Supported 9,513 Students 86% felt more motivated about education 90% discovered new career pathways 86% felt more conf ident about their future DRIVING CHANGE 9,440 hours of work experience opportunities 5,783 hours of volunteering delivered across our programmes 183 mentoring relationships building interview, presentation and organisational skills MENTEES FEEL MORE CONFIDENT &'WORK READV WITH US 183 MENTORING RELATIONSHIPS I can pr•par• a s*r•ng CV I know what quolifi¢ulions ar• n••d•d for my lutur• car••r l om ¢onfid•nt about alt•nding o j•b int•rvi•w I hav• good pres•ntalion an build pr•f•sslonal rol￿••￿$hiPsl n•lwwking I hav• good •rganisalional skills I know what to •xport in th• workplac• Legend Befor8 • After LEYNA'S STORY nsurance Professional Apprenticeship. WTW hen Leyna first joined Urban Synergy, she had ambition, but like many young eople, she wasn't entirely sure howto turn that ambltlon Into opportunlty. Leyn oined Urban Synergy and took part in the Urban Syneryy & wrw DreamBig rogramme, gaining guidance, access, and experience that helped her develop he confidence, clarity, and preparation she needed to pursue a career in nsurance. eyna's hard work paid off and she secured a placoon the Level 4 Insurance rofessional Apprenticeship with WTW (Willis Towers Watson), a highly ompetitive programme within a leading global advisory and insurance rganisation. Her achievement marks the beginning of a professional career in a ector where access can often feel out of reach without networks or support. 17 SAMUEL'S STORY ead Here It Software Englneerlng Degree Apprentlceshlp, Bloomberg Samuel Gagatek's determination and dedication have opened the door to an exciting career in technology. Through Urban Synergy's mentoring and guldance, Samuel developed the skills, confidence, and insight needed to pursue a competitive pathway in software engineering. Samuel secured and accepted a Software Engineering Degree Apprenticeship with Bloomberg., one of the world's leading providers of financial data and technology solutions. MENTOR TESTIMONIAL "Bao is the best I could've had as my first mentee. He's a very smart, intelligent and diligent individual who has a very bright future." Vinod Raja, Senior Consultant- Luminor Group Bao, first experience in a corporate environment 19 Aidan AIDAN'S STORY Flnance Apprentlce. JP Morgan When Aidan first looked into career options, the financial services sector felt daunting, highly competitive, and difficult to break into without connections. With encouragement and support through Urban Synergy, Aidan built the confidence and practical skills needed to pursue that ambition. Aidan successfully began his apprenticeship with JPMorgan Chase & Co. in Bournemouth, joining one of the world's leading financial institutions. NYLAH'S STORY shlp. Thomson Reuters Nylah approached her career journey with determination, eager to gain meaningful experience within a global organisation. Through mentoring, preparation and access to opportunity, she successtully secured an internship with Thomson Reuters, a world-leading provider of news, data nd profession 4•" J. NYLAH'S PARENT TESTIMONIAL "l am writing to expr my heartfelt thanks. Thank you for taking the time t mentor and guide Nylah through her interview proces urpr nalism, support, and encouragement-especially during moments of disappointment- truly made a difference in keeping her motivated and focused.As you know, she has now secured a traineeship at Reuters, and she's in her second week, thoroughly enjoying the experience so far. From the bottom of my heart, THANK YOU! You are all absolutely amazing." 21 WHAT OUR CORPORAT VOLUNTEERS SAY "Urban Synergy have been an absolute joy to work with - the work that you guys do amazes mel You made the process of organising the event really seamless." Mairi Morrison, Head of Channel Partnerships- Simcorp ALUMNI JOURNEY "I wanted to take a moment to express my deepest gratitude to Urban Synergy for all the incredible opportunities you have provided me. The one-week internship I completed at PWC through your support was an incredible experience, and the guidance I received from my mentor -especially in writing my personal statement-played a huge role in helping me secure my place at the University of Leeds, where l am now studying International Relations." Alumni FUTURE PLANS Expand Reach We are driving towards a clear ambition: supporting 50,000 young people by 2027. Enhance Programmes As the world of work evolves at pace, we are strengthening our focus on future-ready skills - from digital literacy to emerging industries and new career pathways LSEG E$ MOIIE POSSIBL strengthen Partnerships We will scale our corporate partnerships - bringing in new organisations while deepening impact with existing partners. 24 APPRENTICESHIPS ACHIEVED Our mentees secured highly competitive apprenticeships with leading global organisations including JPMorgan Chase & Co.. M&G plc. WTW. Bloomberg. Deutsche Bank AG. and Deloitte. These opportunities span audit, insurance, software engineering, data, ESG, and project management - high-skill, highly competitive sectors that remain diff icult to access without networks, exposure, or guidance 11£¢ WORK EXPERIENCES UNLOCKED kl Ilj THOMSON REUTERS Work experience and internship placements proved transformational. Young people gained direct exposure at organisations including Thomson Reuters UK Power Networks. and Linklaters LLP - with several participants subsequently securing employment. Beyond this, mentees have gone on to secure graduate and professi roles with organisations such as Simcorp. Pacific Life. and the UK Service Fast Stream. 26 WORK EXPERIENCE HIGHLIGHTS ITN Work Experience December 2024 King5 College H05Pital Work Experience August 2025 TheCiWK October 2024 UKPN November 2024 M&G Feb 2025 HS2 July 2025 27 STEM EVENTS saleslorce We are reaching over 500 young women through targeted STEM workshops, Apprenticeship events, mentoringg and real-world work experience esfvrce Urban Synergy is addressing the STEM gender gap. with women representing just15.7Yo of UK engineers. Through workshops, mentoring, and industry exposure in partnership with Salesforce, young women are gaining the skills, confidence, and access needed to enter high-growth technology careers. DREAM BIG We partnered with IiimN to deliver the Dream Big multi-year programme, supporting young people f rom underrepresented communities to build skills, confidence, and career readiness. Through mentoringp training? and access to work experience opportunities, the partnership is helping to equip participants with the tools and exposure needed to succeed, while driving greater inclusion across the workforce and giving back to the community. A third of the young people received apprenticeship offe .5 Through its partnership with wrw, Urban Synergy delivered skill building workshops and paid corporate work experience placements, generating a total of 2,783 hours of work experience. INSIDE THE CORPORATE WORLD LSEG LSEG Flnanclal Llteracy- 'Rlng the Bell, October 2024 Simcorp Insight Day November 2024 Visa Insight Day October 2024 Dellveroo Inslght Day March 2025 Goldman Sachs Inslght Day May 2025 MFS Inslght Day Nov 2024 Fll Consulting April 2025 L&G Insight Day November 2024 BlackAoek March 2025 INTERNATIONAL WOMENS DAY We delivered International Women's Day events at Christ the King Aquinas School and St Augustine's Primary School, reaching over 330 students. In partnership with organisations including Dynamic Planner and LSEG, and supported by alumni and Youth Council leadership, young people engaged with relatable role models and gained practical insights on conf idence, resilience, and self- worth. HONORARY MAYORESS OF LEWISHAM Leila Thomas, CEO and Founder of Urban Synergy, was appointed as the Honorary Mayoress of Lewisham, recognising her outstanding commitment to empowering young people. Through Urban Synergy's work supporting those aged 9 to 24, she has played a pivotal role in expanding access to mentoring, work experience, and career opportunities, helping to drive social mobility across the borough. The appointment, announced by Mayor of Lewisham Brenda Dacres, highlights the impact of strong local partnerships in creating pathways for young people to achieve their ambitions. SKILL BUILDING WORKSHOPS HIGHLIGHTS Talent Accelerator @ Ford November 2024 Insight Day @ Wisa October 2024 Agentic Al Workshop August 2025 Insight Day @Simcorp November 2024 Personal Branding Workshop July 2025 IJ PWC One Kirm Birrningham June 2025 Talent Accelerator @ LSEG May 2025 LONDON STOCK EXCHANGE GROUP BLACK HISTORY MONTH MARKET CLOSE L5E6 we[i￿rn￿5 thèRI Hon. tkeearone5s Amps Lq . tp cljse Black HiJtorrMoiithl024 . Black Employee Inspife(J P*twork EVENTS & AWARDS HIGHLIGHTS Catford Weekender Fundraising June 2025 International Women's Day St Augustine's Primary school March 2025 NEXTWEALTH ¥:Vl E Cloud Cup Microsoft & Google July 2025 NEXTWealth March 2025 Lewisham Theatre Chosen charity cheque Presentation February 2025 Jack Petchey Awards October 2024 URBAN SYNERGY RECOGNITION 2024 We celebrated our outstanding young people, role models, mentors, and partners at its annual Ushine Awards hosted at Salesforce recognising leadership, mentoring, and social mobility impact. Mentee & Mentor Mentee testimonial Teacher testimonial Community INSPIRATIONAL ROLE MODEL EVENTS Addey & Stanhope Speed Mentoring D•e•mb•r 2024 Sp••d M•ntoring CTK Aqulna$ May 2025 Baring Prlm•ry School Role Model Semin•r June 2025 St Augurtln Role Model Seminar Otto￿r 2024 Conisborou9h College Speed Mentoring April 2025 Prendergast Ladywell Speed Mentoring Feb 2025 LONDONS NEW YEARS DAY PARADE WINNER We brought home first prize at London's New Year's Day Parade; Lewisham's first win in over two decades. Delivered in partnership with Lewisham Council and the Mayoress of Lewisham, Leila Thomas (Urban Synergy CEO & Founder), the award-winning float celebrated youth, creativity, and innovation, reachlng mllllons worldwide. LÈWISIIAII URBAN SYNERGY CHARITY GOLF DAY 2025 In May 2025, Urban Synergy took to the greens at The Shire London for our annual Charlty Golf Day fundralser. partnering with prominent organisations like the London Stock Exchange Group, FTI Consulting, Boku, and UK Power Networks, the event paired corporate executives directly with Urban Synergy young professionals. Together we raised £25,000 to grow our programmes! our young people learnt to navigate a sport that has historically felt out of reach. Beyond the physical and mental benefits of the game, this day served as a unique vehicle for developing vital character traits like patience, integrity, and resilience. By teaching our mentees how to navigate these spaces in a supportive environment, we aren't just teaching them a sport- we are equipping them with the lifelong social capital and confidence that is useful to thrive in the business world. FUTURE ED AWARD WINNERS We won the Black Communitylschool Partnerships of the Year category at the Future Ed Awards. This recognition highlights our continued commitment to building impactful partnerships between schools, creating stronger pathways to opportunity and success for young people. FvniiE ID LA, OMMI URBAN SYNERGY CONTRIBUTION TO EDUCATIONAL SERVICES HONORARY AWARDS We were honoured with the Contribution to Educational Services Honorary Award at Christ the King Sixth Form College's Staff Appreciation Evening. The award recognises our long-standing partnership with CTK and our commitment to supporting students through mentoring, work experience, and insight programmes that help young people progress into education. employment. and leadership roles. TH￿NK YOU FOR OPENING DOORS Behind every confident presentation and successful work placement is a corporate partner who chose to act. This year, our partners opened doors, shared their time, and brought young people into spaces that once felt out of reach - from boardrooms to trading floors. These experiences are transformative: a single conversation can shift ambition, a single day can change direction, and a single moment of belief can change a life. Thank you for your partnership, your leadership, and your commitment to the next generation. OUR WONDERFUL SUPPORTERS IRIS *WEALTH YMPHONY 25 -HF MFS • aegon DYNAMIC Simcorp LSEG P LA N N E R Mfj)RNINGStAR 'oidmuii achs citi ImL'S5 l)laLe HOMSON REUTERS &G LGIM salesforce CONSULTING boku CAPITAL GROUP. F£(LCO enzen TheCityUK Invesco r doughtv street chofjrioers VISA OUR FINANCIALS Independent examiner's report to the tN5tees of URBAN SYNERGY l on the accounts dL¥18AN SYNERGY Ilhe'charAatrAe rxryfiy") lorlhe yew ended 31 AJJgu$t 2025. Re$ponslbllM•s and basLs of rqport A5 Iru818es of the ¢hantabk cornpany land aLso 115 director5 lor the purpw)ses of cunp8ny lawl. yw are rosponsiblo for th* preparatson of the accounts in accordw)Eg %rfh Ihg rgquwornwls of tho Cornpanias Act 2006 (the 20￿ Act"). Having sa115fied myself thal Ihe accounls olthe chwilable ccynpany are nol lo be audiled unéer Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are elfgible for Independent examinatron. l ￿port ln re5pecl ol My examinalttx of Ihe chantablt company's accounts Carried under section 145 01 the Charib"eJ Act20111-the 2011 Act-l and in carrying out my exammatson. I hav* lolowed al aFvlicable Direcaion5 gw by the Chaiity CommissK)n under 14515llbl uf the 2011 Acl. Indop•nd•nt •xirnlnorfs StJl¢ment I have completed my exafflinatic￿. I Ihal ng malwial ffAltefs have eom• Its rny 3tt8nlv)n in C￿neCtIon %vilh the cxominoiion giving lo bclieve th81 in any mjteital respect.. l. accounling rec(wds wère nol kept in resp￿1 tharilaL48 coftwy as rpqukgj by sethn 386 oflhe 2006 Aa. or 2. the accounts do nc4 accc*d thtAè reovds,. 3. the accounts do not Comply with the acctyJnbng requirernenls of 5ects.on 396 01 the 2006 Act other than any requiremenl that the accounts give a'lrue fa¢r' view ¥A)ich is not a matter rA)nsidwed as part ol an ind•p8ndenl exarrnnatson, ¢x 4. Ihe accounts have nol been prepared in xc(*dance with the mthod5 and princple5 of the Sialem8n¢ of Recommended Practi¢¢ for accounting and ￿pOr1￿9 by ch￿￿eS laprAirAN¢ to ¢h8nhes wep8nng Ih•f tsccounls in a¢￿Idance with the Financial tlewting Standard appkable ffi the UK and RepubliG of IreL4nd IFRS 10211 I have ￿ concems and ha￿ t¢me acr¢iss no other ma¢lers •i comethn wilh th¢ examination lo whKh attenb'tsTh slK)uld be drawn in this reFKJrt in order lo enJ￿e a prcyer underslandry of the aC￿￿Trts lo be ched. New Horizons Serwces L Vison 25 Irinova Park Eltelri¢Avenue Enfiekl EN3 7GD Uyiled Kingdom Slaternent ol financial activities the ye¥ ended 31 Augu5tlJ25 X125 2024 UTrre5trtcted lund$ lund5 Income from.. Eknaliw5 and wi.es 451.304 452,7&fj Othertrading *aMbe5 54.747 27.7T2 32,376 $39.514 Exyndityr• rffi: Raigng fundj 184.S3tt1 169.3391 chan￿￿? athldes 1453MSOI 1468,5021 Total I537.5￿) 1537,8411 2.243 1,073 Tora11￿￿% br•whl lorward 338.339 Totélfund¥ G•thod 340.582 338.339 Balance shèÈl as at 31 August 2025 2925 2024 Fkned Ms•¢¥ Intangible awls Ctjrnenl issats Debt 1W.367 114.3&5 Cgsh at bgnk and in hand 4B9.782 298,107 590.149 412.4¥2 CredilNs'. an￿￿nIS faling due ¥ritl¥n <￿e 12YJ.5071 175,0931 Net curr￿1 1$5els 9.642 337,399 NET ASSETS 331339 ThBlunds oftr* ¢*•ty. Vnrestri￿ed fijnds 340.582 TOT￿ FUNDS 340,582 338,339 CONTACT US 2 Lewisham Hill, London, SE13 7EJ www.urbansynergy.com Registered Charity No. 1138802 Thank Yo on num er. Annual report and unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2025 for URBAN SYNERGY (limitgd by guarantaa) URBAN SYNERGY (limited ljy guaranteel ContÈnt$ page for the year ended 31 August 2025 PaoÈ Trus1905' report Ind•pend•nt examinees report to th• tswsts•s ol URBAN SYTr4ERGY Statement of financial activities Balan¢¢ sheet Notes lo the financial slalemerrts Detailed statement of finanGial activitses 18 URBAN SYNERGY imited by guaranteel Trust@es' report for the year ended 31 August 2025 The trustees. who are also directors of the charity for the wjrposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the finanaal slaternents of the charity lor the year ended 31 August 2025. The trustees have adopted the provigions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slatgment of R8comm8nd8d PractlC9 applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective 1 January 20191. See Appendix One for Trustaes Annual Report Company fegistralion number 07358294 Charity registration number 1138802 Tru5togs The trustees shtswn beknw have held office during the ￿0d from 1 Sepiember 2024 to the date ol this report. Mr T Cole Mr P Clafke Ms L Thomas Mr D Ddvid50n Ms C Charles Ms E Miller MsAOsuagwu Mr K Davidson Registered office 2 Lewisham Hill London London SE13 7EJ URBAN SYNERGY (limited by guaranteel Trustees, report - continued for the year ended 31 August 2025 Reference and adrninistrative dthls - ¢ontinued Independent examiners New Horizons Services Ltd Vision 25 Innova Park Electric Avenue Enfield EN3 7GD United Kingdom This report was approved by the trustees ￿... ... . . and signed on their behalf ty.. , Trustee Dat¢.. Independent examinerfs report to the trustee5 of URBAN SYNERGY I report on Ihe accounts of URBAN SYNERGY lthe"charitable coryyany'l forthe year ended 31 August 2025. Re5ponsibilitie$ and basls of report As trustees of the charitable company land also its directors for Ihe purposes of cotTTpany lawl, y04J are re5ponsibl• for th• prgparation of tho accounts in accordanco ￿￿th tho roquirement• of tho Companic= Act 20061.the 2006 Act'l. Having satisfied myself that the accwnls ol the charitsble company a￿ not required lo be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible lor independent examinats"on. I repc>rt In respect ol rny exarninalion of the charitable company's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Chariknes Act2011 1.the 2011 AGI'I and i carrying out my examinats"on. I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Chariiy Commission under 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent examiners slatsment I have completed my examinatim. I ccw)fmi th81 no material matters have come lo my attention in connection with the examination giving me Cause lo believe that in any material respec1= 1. accounbng records were nol kept in respeci of the charitable company as required by section 386 01 the 2006 Act," or 2. the accounts do not accord wilh those records.. ( 3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requiremenls of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirernenl that the accounts give a'lrue and lair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an indopgndgnt axamination", or 4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the melhods and principlps nf thp Statpmpnl nf Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by tharities lapplicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance wth the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 10211 I have no concems and have come across no other mallers in conneclion wilh Ihe examination lo which attention 5houliJ be drawn in this ￿port in order lo enable a proper underslanding of the accounts lo be regehed. New Horizons Services Ltd Vision 25 Innova Park Elgclric Avonu8 Enfield EN3 7GD United Kingdo Dale.. 27,'05r2026 URBAN SYNERGY Ilintited by guarantee) Statemont of financial activities for the year ended 31 August 2025 2025 2024 Unrestricted funds Tolal fund5 Note Incomè from: Donations and legaaes 457.304 452,755 Other trading 8ctsvibe5 54.747 54,383 Other 27.772 32.376 Total 539 823 539.514 Expenditure on: Raising funds 184,530) 169,3391 Charitablc a¢liwticg 14o3,OJO} 14G8,J021 T￿al 1537.5801 1537,8411 Net movemont in fund5 2.243 1,673 R•con¢lliatlon of lund6'. Total funds brought fotward 338.339 336,686 Total fund8 Corvi¢d forward 340,582 338,339 URBAN SYNERGY Ilirnited by guaranteel BalancÉ she@t as at 31 August 2025 2Q25 2024 Ftx¢d a55ets Intangible assels 14 940 Current a55ets Debt￿S 15 100.367 114.385 Cash at bgnk and in hand 16 489.782 298,107 590.149 412,492 Credilor5'. arnounts falling due within one year N8t current assets 17 1250,5071 175,0931 339.642 337.399 NET ASSErs 340,582 338,339 The fvnds ofthe ¢haiity: Unreslricled funds TOTAL FUNDS 18 340.582 338,339 The company was enlilled lo exemption from audit under seclion 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to 8m211 companio for thc ycor cndcd 31 AugLI?t 2025. The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit in awdance with section 476 01 ;he Companies Act 2006. The Iruslees acknowledge their responsibilities lo comply with the Companies Act 2006 in respect lo accounllng recorus anu the preparation of financial staiements. The financial slatemenls have been prepared in accordance witr the provisions applicable lo companies subject lo the small co￿PaNieS regime. URBAN SYNERGY Ilimited by gvaranteel Balance sheet- continued as at 31 August 2025 These fi cial slalemenls were approved by the Board of INstees and aulhorised for issue iaiid biyri¥Q vri ilb txliiill by-. . Trustee Dale.. URBAN SYNERGY (limited by guarantee) Notes to thÈ financial statem@nts for the year ended 31 August 2025 ststutory infornBtion URBAN SYNERGY is a ch8rit6ble company regislcred in England and Wales. Its Gompany re9lSt¥ation number Is 07358294 and Ils charity registration number is 1138802. The charitable mmpany is limited by guarantee. Ils registered office 1$ 2 Lewisharn Hill, Lond¢￿. London. SE13 7EJ. 2 A¢¢ounllng policies 6asis of prepanng th• Thnanaal statements These financial statements of the charitable company, whieh is a public benefit entily under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities.. Slalemenl ol Recomfflended Praclice applicable lo charities p￿pari￿g their accounts in accordance wlh the Financial Rep(Kting Stsndard applicable in ihe UK and Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1 ri?) I￿.ffp.r1lve 1 January 2019),. the Financial R8POrting Standard 102'Thg Financi31 Roportlllg Slandtsrd applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006. The finanaal stslemenls have been prepared under the historic cost convention. Golng concern In preparinq these financial stalemenls. the InJslees have assessed whelher there Arp any malRriHI uncertainties related lo events or condrtions that cast signTficanl doubl upon the charitable eompany's ability to continue as a going concem. In making this assessment. the Iruslees take into account all available inlonnalion about the lulure which Is al least 12 months frorn the dale that the financial ststemenls are aulhorised for issue. The Iruslees consider that Ihe charitable company has adequate resources lo continue in busines5 lor Ihe foreseeable future and Ihal il is appropriate lo adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial slatomenls. Income All income is recognised in the Slalemenl of financial activities once the charitable company has eniillemeni 10 the funds, Il Is probable that the income will be received and and the amDunl can be rneasured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are rec(yJnise¢J as expendilJre as soon as the￿ is a legal or constructive obligation comrnilling the charitable iuiiiydiiy lu Ilidl ¥XV¥TI(Jiturv. il i¥ probable that 8 transfer ol economic beneflts wlll be required In settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an acoruals ba51s and has been classified under headings Ihal aggregate all cost related to tho category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to partiujlar headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent wilh the use ol resources. Intangible assets Intangityle 355ets are initially measured al cost. After initial recognits"on, intangible assets ao measured at cost less any accurnulated amortisation and any 3¢¢umulaled Impairment losses. This intangible a55et is not amorhsed. URBAN SYNERGY (limited by guaAnteel Notes to the financial statements - Continued for the year ended 31 August 2025 2 Accounting policies- Gontinued Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance ¥￿th Ihe Ch￿table objectives al the discretion of the Iruslees. Reslricled funds can only be used lor particular reslricted purposes wthin Ihe objects ol the charitable cornpany. Resirictions anse when specilied by the rtonor orwhen lunds are raised for particular reslricled purposes. Further explanatson of the nabjre and purpose of each fund Is included in the notes lo the financial slslements. Relirement benefits The charilable company operales a defined contribution pension scheme. CDntribulions payable lo the charitable company's pension scheme are charged lo Ihe Statement of financial aclivilies in the period lo which they relate. 3 In¢ome from donations and legaci•s 2025 2024 Unrestrict•d funds Total funds Donotions- Ceneral Grants & Fun(Jings CAB contribut￿nS Corporate Sponsorships 184.572 624 237.469 54,639 457,304 141,7112 27.671 205,792 77,530 452,155 4 Income from other trading actsvities 2025 2024 Unrestricted fund$ Total funds Fundraising events 54,747 54.383 URBAN SYNERGY (limited by guaranteel NotÈs to thp financial statem@nls - continued for the year ended 31 August 2025 5 Oiher income 2025 Unrestricted funds 2024 Total funds Other income 27,772 32.376 6 Expenditurè on raising fijnds Ralsing donations and k9acies 2025 Unrestricted funds 2024 Total funds Other costs 84,530 69,339 Expènditure on charitabl• adiMtles Anatyslg by typo ol fvnd 2025 Unrostri¢t funds 2024 Total funds Charitable ActNIts'es Support Costs Govemanace Costs 377,128 21,108 54,814 453.050 394,151 26,503 47,848 468.502 Analysis by type of expenditure 2025 2024 Support costs (sèè note 91 Direct costs Isee note 81 Totsl Tolal Charitable Actwities Support costs Govemanace Costs 377.128 18.205 377.128 21.108 54,814 394.151 26,503 47.848 468,502 2.903 54,814 57.717 395.333 URBAN SYNERGY (limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements - continued for the year ended 31 August 2025 8 Direct cosls 2025 Unrestrithd fund$ 2024 Totsl funds Staff costs Olher costs 44.218 40,088 Jbl,12 407,213 395.333 9 Support costs Support costs, grouped by function. are apportioned to a¢liwties as fdlows.. Flnanco Othor Support Casts Goveman¢e Costs 60 2.843 60 2.843 2025 2024 Govem•nG¢ Total Totsl Support Costs Govomanco Ci)sts 2,903 54.814 57.717 13,441 47,848 61.289 54,814 54.814 Support costs, grouped by funciion, are anatysed as follows.. Finance Other Other costs 60 2.843 2025 2024 Governance costs Total Total Other costs 50,500 53,403 56,975 10 URBAN SYNERGY (limited by guaranteel Notes to the financial statem•nts - ¢ontinuod for the year ended 31 August 2025 10 Indep8ndent examinevs remuneration 2025 2024 Fees paid to the tharilable company's irKlependenl examinÈr fw. 11 Trustws, r•mun•rntton and •xp•ns•s The Iruslees did nol receive any remuneration or other benefiis in either year. Trustees, expenses No Iruslee was rambursed lor expenses incurred in either yew. 12 Employ•es 202S 2024 Soclal secunty cosls 37,799 32,449 During the year the average number of employees was Nil12024- NII). No eiiiyluy¥¥¥ r¥Leive¢J VlTiolurnenis exceedlng £60,000 In ellher year. 13 Comparaliv85for the Ststfjment of ffinandal actlvhles Unrestrl¢ted funds Income from.. Donations and legacies 452.755 Otner trading actwitles b4,3U3 Other 32.376 Totsl 539,514 Expenditure on= Raising funds 169,3391 Chanlable ath"vitigS 1468,5021 Total 1537,84 11 Net movemerrt in funds 1,673 URBAN SYNERGY (limited by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements - continued for the year ended 31 August 2025 13 Comparatives forthe Statemert of finwKial actNities. conl1rn￿d Unrestricted funds R•cJnciliatiAn t)1 fiinds.. Totel fund8 brou9ht fonvard 336,660 Total funds Garrièd forwanl 338.339 14 Intangible assets Dov•lopm costs C06t Al 1 S8Ptember 2024 Al 31 August 2025 940 Amorti$ation Al 31 August 2025 N•t book t￿ue Al 31 August 2025 940 Al 31 August 2024 15 Deblorb 2025 2024 Amounts falling due within one year Trade debt¢xs Prepayrnents and accrued income 94,107 6.375 109,130 5,370 114,500 100.482 12 URBAN SYNERGY Ilimiled by guarantee) Notes to the financial statements - continued for the year ended 31 August 2025 15 Debtors- continued 2025 2024 Amounts falling due after more than one year Other debtor5 11151 Total 100,367 114,385 16 Cash at bank and in hand 2025 20Z4 Cash in hand 489,782 298.107 17 Cr•ditors'. am•ufits falling duo within on¢ >*•r 202S 2024 Oth8r creditors Social security and oiher lax Accruals and deferred income 1281 29.164 221.371 250,507 1281 22,231 52,890 75,093 18 Movement in funds September 2024 At 31 August 2025 Income Exponditurg Unrestricted fLrnds General fund 338,339 539,823 1537.5801 340.582 Comparatives fof mavÈmÈnt in funds At1 September 2023 At 31 August 2024 Income Expenditure Unrestiietcd fund3 General furtd 336.666 539.514 1537,8411 338,339 13 URBAN SYNERGY Ilimtte(I by guaranteel Notes to the financial statements - continugd for the year ended 31 August 2025 18 Movement in funds-tontinued Comparntives for mo¥¢m¢trt in fund5 . Gontinued September 2023 At 31 August 2024 Income Exp•nditur• Totsl funds 336.666 539,514 1537,8411 338.339 19 Anatysis of net assets At 31 August 2025 Unr8stricted funds Pixed assets Intangible assets 940 Current assets Debtors Cash al bank and in han 100,367 489,782 90.149 Crecjilors.. amounts falling due within one year 1250,5071 Net current assets 339,642 Toial assrfs less curreni Iiabilihes 340,582 Net assets 340,582 14 URBAN SYNERGY (limited by guaranteel Notcs to the financial statements - continued forthe yearended 31 August 2025 19 An#￿IS Of n•t a$Sgts- COFrtinu9d At 31 August 2024 Unrestricted funds Fixd a$$ots Intangible assets 940 Current assets Debtors Cash al bank and in har*J 114.385 298,107 412.492 Creditors. amounts falling due wlhin one yoar 175,0931 Nfjt ¢urr¢nl assets 337,399 Total assets less ¢urr¢nl li•bllili•• 338,330 Not assets 338,339 15 The det8iledstatement offinanLyalothths which fomows is forinfomab"onpury)oses only. tt do8s not fonn partofth& stalulory finan￿81Stal6rn8nts. 16 URBAN SYNERGY llimited by guaranteel Detailed statement of financial activities forthe year ended 31 August 2025 2025 2024 INCOME Donations and legacies Clranls 8 Fundin9S CAB Conlnbulions Corporate Sponsorships Donations - General 624 237,469 54,639 164,572 27,671 205,792 77,530 141,762 457,304 452,755 Other trading activi11•s 54,747 54,383 Other 27,772 32,376 Toial iiiG(Jine 535,iIZ3 539,514 EXPENDITURE Raising donatlons and legacl•s Charitable a¢tivitie$ 184,530) 169,3391 Social sacurity Pensions Insurance Telephone Advertising & PR Aclivibes Contract Staff Costs GUIDE Ilormerly E-mèntoringi INSPIRE Iformedy E-seminarsl Menlee CRB Checks Wuik experi¥iiL Programme Coordinats'on & Evaluation IT & Software Costs Qlher Staff Costs & Recruitment Goff Day Fundraisèr Bank charges Subscriptions & Mem. Dues Support CostE- Re￿uC8£ Independent Exam.'naiion Fe&s Other office c051s 37.799 6.419 4.105 979 57,949 32,449 7,639 52,713 31.039 68.163 70.847 3,469 79,205 48.627 13,062 66,483 57.543 2.358 75,661 13.121 8,156 12.274 60 2,843 857 12,>84 4,314 43,534 4.314 50.500 1453,0501 14G8,5021 Total Erxpeiiditu¥E 153T,5001 1537,8411 Thispage does notfonn partoflhe slatutory financial Stalen￿nIS. 17 URBAN SYNERGY (limited by guarantee) Detailed statÈmpnt of financial artivities - continued forthe year ended 31 August 2025 2025 2024 EXPENDITURC . Govrtinued INCOME 2,243 1,673 Thispage d￿S noi fonn part ofthe statutory finanual statemenls. ly URBAN SYNERGY Ilimited by guaranteel Detailed ststement of financial activities continued for the year ended 31 August 2025 2025 2024 SUPPORT COSTS Finance 60 Other bubscriplions & Mem. Dues Support Costs- Resouces 12.8431 18571 112.584) 13,441 Govemance Msts Independent Ex3minalion Fees other office costs {4,3141 (&).5001 14.3141 143,5341 54.814 47.848 TOTAL SUPPORT COSTS 57,717 61,289 Thlspage d￿S nor fomi partoflhe statutory finanoal 5talemenls. 19 Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of URBAN SYNERGY I rewrt on the accounts of URBAN SYNERGY I￿￿"charltatr￿e c￿r￿a￿l trtr.e year ended 31 AugLssI 2025. Responsibllltie5 and basis of report As Iruslees of the charitsble comparby land atso its directots for the wrtK6es of company lawl, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance y￿[h the r￿UireMentS of the Companies Act 2006[￿h8 2006 Acl"). Having satisfied myself thal Ihe accounls ol Ihe Charitable company are not required lo be audited under Pari 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for Independenl exarninats"on. I report in respect of my exarninalion of th eh#ritabl• ¢ompany'É aeGounts carricd out under Section 14d of the Charitirs AL'12011 I-ihe 201 l Act") and In carrying out my examination. I have followed all applicable Oirections gNen by the Charity Commission under 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independgnt examin•Vs statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no malellal matters have come lo my 811enlion in Gonnectson with the examination giving me rAuse lo believe thal in any material respect.. . accounting records were not kept in respeci of the ¢haritabl8 ¢ompany as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act, or 2. the aGcount8 do nol accord wth those recc