Registered Company Number. 05601rJ7 (England and Wales) e8[ered Charity Number. 1142935 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 MARCH 2024 FOR YOUTH ACTION LTD (Company Limlted by Guarantee Downham Associates Ac(ountants Suite 14. Frecktethn Business Centre Freckleton Stsee¢ Blackbum BB2 2AL
YOUTH ACTION LTD (Company Limited by Guarantee) Contents of the Flnanclal Statements For the yeat ended 30 March 2024 Page Company Informati TTUStees' Report 2-11 Independent examinerfs Report 12 Statement of Financial Artivities 13 Balance Sheet 14 Notes to the Financial Statements 15-20 Grants and DatiOnS Sthedule 21
YOUTH ACTION LTD (Company Limited by Guarantee) Company InforntIon For the year ended 30 March 2024 TTusleeslDirector& FaTZW Sidat Ayaz Asshar Suhail Ainarkar Company Secretary. Amar Abbas Rw'stered Ofts: (and Busines8 addrn81 Unity House 49-51 PTestoD New Road B]ackburn BB2 6AE Company Number: 051T37 Registered Charity Number. 1142935 Bankern: Lloydg Bank PIC Church Street Blatkbum Laneayhire BB2 IIQ Accountants: Freckleton Business Centre Freckleton Street Blatkburn BB2 2AL Soliators: Fort>es Solicitors Rutherford House 4 Wellinston Street (St Johns) Blackbum BBI 8DD
YourH AcfioN LTD Icompany Llmited by Guaranlee) Trustees Report For the year ended Xl March 2024 The tSteeS who are also directors of the company for the Purpo of the Companies Act 21, present their repoTt with the financRal statements of the eharity for the year ended 3(Ph Marth 2024. The tNstees have adopted the provisions ofthe Statementof Recommended Prdcti(T (SORP)'Amnting and ReEKtrrting by Charities. issued in 2015. Corpornte StatUB Youth Adion Ltd was incorporated under the Companles Act on 24th Cklober 2(1)5. The company is a private eompany limited by 8uarantee and does not have a share capital. The liability of eath member is limited lo an amount not exceeding £1. The company also became a registered d4rity {NumbeT 1142935) ffi 19th July 2011. TN8tee$ The Truste who served during the year were as follow&. Ayaz As8har Suhail AinaTkaT Farzana Sidal Objertiveg and Artivlties foi the Public Bthefit The Truslees of the Ctrwity have had regard to the Charity Commission's 8uidance public benefit in drawin8 up its objectives. The principal activity of Youth Acti Ltd is that of an independent youth charity or8anisation workin8 Wlth youns people a8ed 5 to 24 years old across the North Wut of En8land, providing a range of educatlon and training programmes. The aims are.. To offer young people activities, which motivate, eduote, makes PrUctiVe use of tin and improve5 the quality of life for young people in the Community: To offer activities whith promote self-help. empowernientand team work. which stren8thems the quality of life Eor young peopl¢ and the community as a whole: To encovTage and a15t young people in the area to actively participale in the 8roup activities,. To enhance multi-cultural understandin8 and mutual res To promote the views and interests of young people to official a8enaes and bodies with a view to enabling pa5itive thange,. and To work WAth youn8 people to equip them with the skills to be effertive leader5 in their communitie5 and brin8 about positive Mmunity acti(m.
YOUTH AcfioN LTD (Company LAmited by Guarantee) Trustees Report (eontinued) For the year ended 30 March 2024 Objertives and Activities for the Public Benefit (mntinued) At Youth Actiory we believe that a y(n8 person's ba¢k8round mustn't deterniine their future. Youn8 peopk from less advantaged backgrwnds t(x) often miss out on ettri¢thment opporttjnities to build the confidence and essential skills they need to succeed in later life. There are t) few opportunities for them to en8age in meanrn8ful way with role modeis and mentors in the world of work. Even when opportunities arise, some lack the confidence lo take them up. This means young people from less advantaged backgrounds a undeErepresented in the world of work. This is unacceptable. Youth Action's strategic mission 1$ "Inclusive, Engaged & Empoweri.. We are committed to deliverin8 this mission by ensuring.. - The youn8 people who access and SI up lo Youth Aetion's servi are induded in the shapin& des11n8 and deci8ion-makin8 concernin8 Youth Action's provision of tailored opportunities in personal development and skills development. Young people en8a8e with the pro1S they take part in and gain reco8nition and accredltation for their achievements and efforts. That with Youth Action's support and guidanc¢ youn8 people are empowered to for8e a PLltiVe future for themselves, make a con5trurtive impacl on their communities as aclive citizens and advocate the dTffeTence that posttive changes can make on the liv&s of other young people in sety tLK4ay. As an organising seeking to instAI thararter and values An young peopl4 we tske our own cultureand values very seriously and we seek stall, volunleer6 and partners who share them. Drive Chan8e We are f(Kwsed and passionate about thangins the lives of young people. We are ambitious, deterniined and use evidence and OUT expertise to make thig happen. Reflect and Leam We value learnin8 and look closely al what'5 workin& what isn'L and how to do better. We proactively seek ways to improve our impact and share our learnin. Bring People Together We put young people at the heart of everything we do and unite youn8 people, gth001s, business, and Ial partners to make a meaningful change to their lives. Valve Everyone We are an incluslve organi5ation that respects values and learns from the experienLY and backgrounds of each and every person we work with. Keep it Fun! We come with the positive attitudes, energy and ideas needed to athieve soals foT ourselves and our youns people. We believe is a key part of everythins we do.
YOLfTH ACTION LTD (Company Llmlted by Guarantee) Tru8lee8 Report (continued) For the year ended 30 March 2024 RESPONDING TO EMRNAL EVENTS COST OF LtvtNG CRISIS Amidst Ihe exponential rise in the cost of livin& encompassing fL*)d, materials, and energy, the impact on the communities we serve has been profound. In response, we have intensified our efforts to support parents and carers across multiple fronts. These include initiatives in flnancial literacy, distributing energy vouchers. promoting energy effieiency. aeakn'ng referral pathways through partner agencies, and providing skills-building and employment SUPPOTL Throush these targeted actic4)s, we aim io aueviate some of the pressures faced by thiise in our communities. STRATEGY We empoweryoun8people toenhancetheir employability by equippin8 them toaddress real-world social issues. Our expertise lies in harnessing youth-led la1 artion as a catalyst for peTsonal growth and development. We believe this approath is particularly impactful for enga8in8 youn8 people from disadvanta8ed or marginalised backgrounds, who often p)ssess direct experience of so£ial challSe5 and are therefore Lmiquely motivated and equipped lo drive change. As ¥ result, not only do we prepare young people for the workforce, but we also nurture a generation of chan8emakers committed lo building a bettey. more equitsble society for everyone. While all our proith are youth-led, we ensure structured aclivities and provide adult guidan to help youn8 people maxirnise their pers<xul development while deliverin8 tan8ible benelits to their communities. Our strategic prlorities also position us as an authorttative voice key issues where s)ur expertise can make a broader impact on outcornes foT youn8 people. These Anclud - Advancing the case for Sell-effiocy and e&8ential ski115: Championin8 their imwtance In education and employment. Buildins partnerships and infiuen¢Ang policy: Elevating the ImportsD of highsuallty skills educatio definin8 what excellenee looks lik£ how it Can be delivered, and why it deserves funding. - Promoting youth work. social action, and volunteeriti8: Advocating for investment in irnpactful, hishsuality proyamme5 and showcasin8 their b¢lits to ]ety. Jn the context of educational 'Covid-catth-up- strale8ies focused (ffi academic athievemenL alon8side the Srowins youth unemploymenl (Tisis, our work is more vitsl than ever. This drives u$ to Lxjnttnue delivering extra-curricular programmes that provide Meaning51 sxial. emotionaL and employability skius for youns pe(Trple. OUT activitie5 remain fury en8agin& and Anteraclive. ensuting 8 Jagling and positive impacL I¥HO WE WORKED WITH This year, work reached more young people and families than ever befor4 we Support £675 partiupants. An increase of 34% in participants. demonstratins the criti(al role we played in wpondins to the challenges faced by our communities during this difficult time.
YourH ACTJON LTD (Company Limited by Guarantee) Trustees Report (o)ntinve For the year ended 30 March 2024 Of the participants we worked with: 88.3Vo were fTom BAME backgrounds, mrin8 our servicesare reachin8 undreSented eommunities most in need. Over 58.8% were eligible for Pupil Premium or free schwl meals, highlightins our commltment to supportins those faeins economic hardship. We've set an ambitlOUS 8oal to Incre this to 61% in the comin8 year to further c<pand our reach to those who need us most. OUT impart 8oes iyond the numbeTS. Through tar8eted pryammes, we svpported fami1Ses with finanoal literaey, employment readiness, enersy efficiency. and accw to essential services. Each en8a8ement was deSied not just to address immediate needs but to provide la5tins tools and skills for positive dwige. To ensure we are meetin8 the diverse needs ofour prticipants. we invested in a developed CRM system, which now securely tracks key demographic dats in eompliance with GDPR. This technolo8y enables us to: Gain detailed insi8hts into who we are Working with ar the thallenges they face. Plan and deliver more tailored. irnpactful Servi. Share data-driven evidence with key stakeholders to influence policy and drive sy51emic chanse. This system has already Improved how we tsrset our resources and respond to emerging community need5. For example, we identified and pTioiitised interventions for families most imparted by the ¢tl-lIvin8 crisis, helping thousands to navigate finanaal challenses and access support. Our ability to work at this scale and deliver such si8nificanl impact is a testsment to the dedication of our team and the support of our parthers. To8ether, we are not just addressing immediate thallenses but buildins a stronser foundation for the young people and families we serve, ensurin8 Ihry have the ski115, Tesources, and opportunities to thrive. THE ACTtVlTIES WE DELIVERED Over the past year, we have empowered young people to addTe5S the social Pr(lemS that matter most to them. By inspirAn8 them with a Purp deeply meaningful to their lives, we thannelled their passion into actio enablin8 thern to build confidence and develop essential skills for their futures. This was achieved through carefully structured combination of d)allense and supp)rt. Over twelve monthgp young pwple explored F)te&sin8 social and environmentsl issues, identifted causes close to their hearts, and mobilised others to take meanin8ftJl action. An outstandins g)2% of participants reported learnin8 more about ffftial and environmental issues thrgh their involvement with Youth Action. Expandin8 En8a8ement Reco8nisins the challenges posed by the pandemic and limited reSoUrs, we adapted our approath to ensure we could reach those young people most in need. This included diver5ifyin8 our ensasement gtralegies and expanding our Tan8e of programmes. Our activities covered a broad spectrum. including: Skius development Youth empowerment Di8ital inclu510n
YourH ACTION LTD (Company Limited by Guarantee) Trn$tee8 Report (¢ontinued or the year ended 30 Marth 214 Expanding En8a8ement (thntinudl) Youth voice initiatives Post-pandemic support Hate crAme awarene&s Holiday camps Food povety and pericd poverty support Anti-bullying campaign5 Climate change and environmental awaren Addressing soclal inequallty The issues tackled refierted global and srxietal challensa including the pandemi¢ Black Lives Matter, povety, and climate change. Dellverln8 Imp•d Young people led impactful activilies lo tackle these issues, includin8: Orsanisins 207 events, attended by over 11,012 community membeTS. Hostin8 91 workshops to en8a8e and edueate others. These activille5 not only brought communitie5 k)ser but a150 inspired real chan8e and lastins impart. Award8 and Recosnitson Our WQTk has be widely recognised, refiectin8 the inLyedible contributions of our volunteers, staff, and, most importantly, the young people we support. Bi8 Society Award: Youth Action wa5 honoured by the fornier Prime Minister David Cameron for its outstandins work. He commented: -The teAm at Youth Action is doingfvitsstic ukrk to young pthplt ottoss the North West the skdls gmpporl Ihey tofind 71teprojed i8 goingfrom strength to $trnigth ond I'm delishted to recognise everyone inwlved wtth this Big Society 47uwrd." Queen'8 Gold Award for Exeellence: A presiigious recognitson of our organisation's impacthil work. High Sheriff of iancashire Award for Excellence: CEO was per5cquIIy Te(ol$ed for exceptional leadership durin8 the pandemic. Addili(M)ally, we celebrated the achievements of youn8 people by nominatin8 them Eor numerous Ical and national awords. highlighting their dedication and ltive impart on their Lx)mmunities. Lookin8 Ahead Throush our work this yeari we have demonstrated the power of youth-led action in tack]ins societal challenses while equippin8 young people with the skills. confidence. and resilience needed to thrive. As we look forward. we remain committed to crwdting opportunities foT youns people to lead thanse, strengthen their communitie5, and build a better future for all.
YOUTH ACTION LTD (Company limited by Guarantee) Tnlee6 Report Icontinued) For the year ended 30 March 21Tr24 Promotin8 the posltlve contribution of yowls people to S(Kiety We aim to create a ripple effert by celebratins the achievemerlts of young people, iSpIring their peers to take aLion, and encouragins adults to value and seek the input of young people. Soclal Artlon Pre8ramme8 We provide young people with oppothnityes to engage in 1&1 action throu8h peer mentorin& l..1 mentorin8 (both online and face-ttrface). and support to develop their own proFcls. These initiative5 are offered as extracurricular actlvities in sthLx)Is, o)Ilege8, and community settin86. with a on reachin8 disadvantaged areas and young people who have not previously ensaged in formal volunteerin8. All our pro8rnrnmes are free of thar8e for participants. Last year, we fcwed on indigenous communities and expanded our efforts to Teach specific sroups of young people who face baleT5 to comrnunity engasement. The maiority of participants, aged 1¥25, live in Lanca5hire. where their projects often directly benefit I(al communities. Howev, many young people also addressed broader national and international issues. Durin8 the pandemi4 participants or8anised online peer support se55ions to help other youn8 people cope with the dllenge$ of lockdown and isolatifXL Climate Change Arnbas9adoTS Thi$ ye8T, we introduced our Climate Chan8e Ambassadors Proyamme. enga8ins youn8 people as adv(ateB for environmental sustainability. The programme equipped pJrti¢ipanls with the knowledge, 10015. and confidence lo drive Climate a10ft within their communitie& Throu8h workshops. campaigns, and collaborative proierts, youn8 people explored the causes and impacts of climate thanse. Ambassadors led 27 Icol initiatives such as tree-planting drives, plastic waste redudion campaisns, and ener8y effioenLy awareness programmes. These proi&ts collectively reached over 9,676 individuals, fostering widespread community en8a8ement and environntaI awarentss. Young people a]so tepresented thetr commLfftities at re8iLmal fOrUn sharin8 their ideas and advocating for policies to addTe95 climate change at a broader level. By empowering young leaders, we aim lo ensure that the next seneration has the skills and resilience to tsckle one of the m(kst pressins slobal challenges. Ernployability Programme This year. 1,11? youns people participated in our Employability Progrnmmq which targeted those not An EmploymenL Educatiory or Training {NEETs) acro55 Lancaskn. The programme equipped youn8 Feople with critical skills such as wnfid01 problem-solvin& pre- employment preparatiory self-dArertAOry and teamwork- all highly valued by employers, particularly in SMES that are vital to econ(pmic recovery. The results were exceptional.. 116% of participants seLvred work placements, besan la1 enterprise projects, ttK)k up volunteering roles, or Teturned to fLth edurdti(m (r*¢ting overaknt due to extmwl lIADrA1¥0s or oDerl4ppingpl4¢emeKts).
YOUTH AcfioN LTD Icompany Limited by Guarantee) Tru8teeo Report (conlinued For the year ended 30 March 21724 Interfaith Pm8ramme (r Interfaith Prosramme continues to be a syular initiative. Youns people expTe5Bed a strong interest in explorins faith. challen8in8 Stereotypes. and fosterins understandins across different belief systems. This year. the pro8ramme brought together over 66 youn8 people of various faiths. Participants planned visits to places of worship, ensased with faith leaders and led workthop& The activities fosleled open dialogue, helping partlapants identify common ground in shared values. dispel misconceptions, and navigate areas of dlsagreement constructively. The youn8 people a180 discussed the 8rowins trend of n(Trreli8ious IdentitSes, promoting an inclusive understhnding 0£ diverse perspectiv Supportln8 ouryoun8 people to connert wlth othexg fn)m around the world Wecreated internatimal opwtunitses for ywn8 peoplewiih fewerresources todevelop skills and attend events abroad. Throu8h partnerships with the British Counal and European Council, we facilitated exthanges wlth countries such as Turkey¢ Saudia Arabia and Pale#ine. lAking ahead we plan to expand partnerships in the Far Ea51, foLvsing on youth leadeThhip, empowerrnent, and xKial ULterpri5e development. Volunteerlns Programme Thi$ year, 1,732 ywng people pined our volunteering Programme Many participants faced barriers related to S(laL economi¢ or cultural di(feMces. The programmrfs impart was trangformative. helpin8 young people to: Gain confidence, self-belief, and deeision-making skills. Build liSelon8 friendships. reduong IlatiO lrnprove emotional well-being and health. Enhance concentration and educational atlainment. We also piloted a 5diwls-ba5ed volunteering initiative with four high 5ch(K)Is. This induded volunteering trainin& hI8h-quity plaCemts. and collaborations with local or8anisations. Youth in the Community Over the year, 5,469 y(8 people participated in our ¢ommunity.based youth groups, representin8 a si8nificant increase in engagement. Many of these young people faced substantial s(Kial and Lronomic barriers, induding finanaal hardshlp, limited acce&s to extracurricLdar opportunities. and the onsoins effects of the pandemic on their mental and emotional well-being. While the majority of sessions were held on weekday evenings. we siwificantly expanded our provision to include holiday-based youth camps. These camps offered a vital lifeline for youns people and their familie4 providing StrUctLed. supportive, and enjoyable aclivilies during schcw)I bteokg. This proved particularly impaciful in addressing the negative of the pandemiG suth as increased isolation and disrupted routine&
YOLrrH AcfIoN LTD Company Limited by Guarantee) TteeS Report Icontinuedl For the year ended 30 March 2 Youth in the Community (continued) The youth groups and holiday camps were designed to provide a safe and inclusive environment where young people could explore their interests, engage with their communities and develop key life skills. The profound impact of these pro8rammes was reflected in the following outcomes". Learnins and 8elf4warenesg: Participants sained a deeper underslandin8 of themselves. their peers, and the communities tTry bel¢mg to. They explored topics $uth ag diversity. community cohesi(yL and peT50nal identity, helping to foster a sense of belonsing and pride. Buildln8 confidence and resllience: Through dwllenses, grP artivities. and mentorship. youns people were empowered to overcome personal and social obstacles. developins the confidence to take on new opportunities and persevere tn the face of adversity. Forming friend8hip8 and Tedueing isolation: The pro8Tamme provided youn8 people with a mud needed 80cial outleL helpins them to build wpportive friendships that reduced feelings of loneliness and isolaticrfL These conneetiony often extended L*yond the pro8ramm< creatin8 la5tin8 networks of support. Improvlng emotlonal well-beln8 and focu8.' By partiapatins in Structured. en8a8ing activlties. youn8 people repoIted reduced strw, improved mcd, and increased focus. These improvements translaled into better perforniance in edUcati(Y1 settings. as partiapants were better quipped to concentrate and mana8e their workload& In addition to these individual benefits, the programme also had a ripple effect on families and cornmunilies. Parents reported positive changes in their children's behaviour, attitudes. and motivatiorn while community stakeholders noted the sroups, contributions to IcKal cohesion and en8a8ement. Looking ahead, we aim to build on this success by further expanding the reach and scope of our community- based youth 8roups, ensurin8 that even more youn8 people have the opportunity to 8row. thrAve, and make meaningful contrlbutions to their communities. Period Poverty Our YcAmg Ambassadors have bw passionately campaigning for over Iwo years to d)allenge the taxation on peTiod Products and its irnpacl on young people fraang poverty. Their Action projects sought to raisè awareness about the financlal burden this placed on families, hi8hlishtin8 how valuable budsets were bein8 stretched to cover these essential ltell. last year. in collaboration with (yur corporate parther Always and national youth orsanisation UK YOU we distributed over I,CKI) free hygiene packs lo young people in need. These packs included essential sanitary Products alonsside thoughrful treats. helpin8 to restore dignity and provide practical support. Buildin8 on this sucw$ this year we expanded our efforts, raisin8 awarene$5 and campaignin8 for schools and youlh settings to increase the availability of free [lOd products. By advctatins foT accessible solution5, our Youn8 Amba&sadors are helping to tackle period poverty and etwre that no young person has to compromise their education or well-being due to a lack of resour.
YOUTH AlON LTD (Company limited by Guarantee) Trn6tees Report Icontinued) Forthe year ended &) M•Tch 2024 Youth Detathed In paTtnership with the Blackburn with Darwen Strntegic Youth Alliance and commissioned by Blaekburn wlth Darwen Public Health Team. we continued OUT Vital work deliveTill8 ddached youth work. This marks the second year of this initiative, flSinS on en8a8ins with youft8 people in their own environtikntsi particularly in areas where they feel isolated or unsafe. Operating seven days a weeK our Detathed Youth Workers reached out to vulnerable youns people in parks, behind commercial buildings. and in poorly IIL unsafe spaces. These ensagements provided a lifeline to youn8 people. offerAn8 immedfftate supprt and connection. Mental health support was a key foLWS of our worL ensurin8 that young people had acce9S to a trusted adult and were referred lo appropriate agencies for additional assistan. Over the yeaT. we successfully en8ased several hundred young people, helping them toaccess crucial servicesand supkwrt networks. This pro8ramme continues to play a vital role in addressing the needs of at-risk youth in our communlty. creatin8 safer spaces and empowerin8 young people to seek the help they need to thrive. Flan8 for 20241Z5 Supportln8 Vulnerdble Communltles: CLmtinue to address the lon8-terni challenges posed by the cost•Of- Ilving crisis, ensuring the most vulnerable communities receive the support they need in areas such as housin& food security, and ener8y aficiency. Post-Pandemlc Recovery: CoilaEx)rate with partners to tad(le the endurin8 effects of the pandemic, includin8 addressin8 lon8 COVID, rp]0yMent mentsl health thallen8es, and overall physical wellbeins. Staft and Volunteer Developmentr. Expand training and devel¢)pment programmes for staf£ with a focus on enhancing programme rnanasement $kill$. We will alw Stren our volunteerins programme, trebling the number of volunteer5 saged in 5UPPQrting youns people. Youth EntrepreneuTrhxp'. Deliver 8 range of entrepTeneurship programmes aimed at improvins youn8 people's employability and equipping them with 5kiU5 to explore innovalive career pathways. Expandxn8 Youth Pro8rammes'. Develop engagernent PTosrammes that fLKUS on youth 8roup activities. inft>mal eduotiory s(tial enteTprise development. and training opportunities to empower youn8 people and foster perso1 growth. Hamessin8 Social Artion: LeveTage yxial action as a tool to enhance employability and enterprise skills amons youns people. This will include helpins participants evidencp their achievanents and buildins SLKial capital to improve access to Workpla markets. 10-
Corporate Engagemenl and Volunteeiinf. Build our reputation as a leadin8 provider of rpOrate employee engagement opportunities. Volunleer5 will reLYive trainin8 to beconie effective fractlitators and o)aches* gaining personal developMt alongside their Lvmmunity impacL Intemational Collaboration: Expand international partnerships to provide youn8 people with opportunities to engage in global cooperatiory leadership programmes, and cvltUTal exthange initiatives. Aceredited Trainlng and Stratesic Advice: Further diversify Youth Action's offerAn8s by developing accredited tratnins pro8rammes and providin8 StTategic advitt to partsiers OD youth èmployment and skills developmenL Securing Fundins for Enterprlse: Seek additional funding to grow wr thterprise pro8rammes, o)suring a wider reath and 8Teater impacl lor young people in developin8 employability and entrepreneurial skills. Lookin8 Ahead The year ahead presents a blend of SIlficant d)allenges and opportunities. We are committed to desi8nins programmes that addTes5 key i&sues suth as mentsl wellbein& emplOymt. and skills development. As we continue to navi8ate the post-pandemie landscape. Youth Actlon remains steadfast in its mission to support youn8 people and families at the heart of our ttlmmunities, ffiablins them to thrive and build brishteT futures. li
YOUTH AcfioN LTD (Company Limiied by Guarantee) Tru8tee8 Report l(ontlnued) For the year ended March 2024 Public benefit The trustees are confAdent that the charity offers Servi of real and practical use to the lo(%1 w)pulation and therefore complies with the responsibility placed on all charities ulet the Charitie5 Act 2011 to demonstrate a public benefit. Covermln8 doeument The tharity is controlled by its goven)in8 d(rnent and c(wtitute5 a lirnited Ll)mpany, limited by suarantee, as defined by the Companaes Act 2(K Method of AppOintMenteIDn The exislin8 trustees have the power to appoinvelect new tNstees. Financial Statements The attounts for the period ended 30th March 2024 aTe appffided herewith. There was a net defiat in the year of {£9,&35) and surplus of £61,764 in 2¢J23. Re8erves Poltcy and Ri8k Mana8ement The trustees carried out a review of the or8anisations structure in 2012 and revised its mission ststement. selling out the major Opportunities available and the risks to which the organisation is exposed. policy, infoTmed by this review, is to achieve our aims by Seeking funding from a wide range of stakeholders for specialist services from which to generate sustainable income for our cx)re purposes. The trustees have considered the efEects of this course of action and believe thaL to maintaln a level of 8ervices, reserves ofsix rnonthg expenditure need tobe retained. This will provide a cuthion lo enable allernalive nd1ft8 to be obtained or. if considered necessary, a radical restructuring of the charitys MMItMents and level of services to bè undertaken. Six months, expendihre in the cornin8 year has been estimated at £241,927, based on cosls, and thug the policy is met with the Charities net current a55ets at the year-end bein8 £1,201,368. The Charity recognises the to grow reserves for its future strbility and to mitigate against tUre risk. Accordin8ly, we continue to adopt the 80ing-CfflLYrn ba515 in preparing the financial stalements, and as such will strive to build and maintain this level of resetves by fundraisins unrestricted incorne.
YOUTH ACTION LTD (Company Limited by Guarantee Trustee6 Report (continued) For the year ended 30 March ststement of Tm8tees Responsibllltles The trustees areresponsible forpTeparing the financial statements in aCCordare withapplicable law and United Kinsdom Generally Accepted Accountin8 Practice. Company law requires the tEVStees lo prepare financial ststements for eath flnartc year. Under that law the trnstees have elected lo prepare the financial statemthts in ac¢ordancY with the United Kinsdom Generally Accepted Accountins Practice (United Kinsdom Accountins Standards and applicable law). The financial statements are required by law to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the surplus or deficit of the charitable Company for that period. In preparin8 those finaneial staternents, the trustees are required to select suitable accounting poliaes and th apply them consistently,. makejudsements and estirnates that are reasonable and prudenL' prepare the financial Statements on the 8oin8 concern basis unless it is inapproprlate to presume that the charitable company will continue in busine55. The trustees are responsible for keepin8 proper accounting records whith dixlose with reasonable accuracy at any time the linancial position of the charitsble company and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2(K)6. They are also responsible for safe8uardins the a$t5 of the charitable company and hence for taking reas(mable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. This report has been prepared in accordance with the spetial provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2(rfJ6 relating to small companieg. On behalf of the board: Ayaz Asghar Trustee (Treasurer) -13-
YOUTH ACTION LTD (Company LAmited by Guarniteel REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER TO THE MEMBERS OF YOUTH AcfioN LTD For the year ended 30 Matth 2(Y24 I report on the financial statements of the tharity for the period ended 30March 224, which are set out on pases 13 to 20. Respertive responsibilities of the tvustee6 and e%aminer The Charitys twstees are TespcmsiTr>le for the preparation of the accunts. The chaTitys trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 {the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my Tesponsibility to: examine the accountg under sertion 145 of the 2011 Act: to follow the pr(KeduTes laid down in the Cneral DiTecti(m5 8iven by the Charity Commissioner under rtion 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Ad; and to 8tale whether particular matters have come to my attention. Bails of Independent examlnerf8 rnport My examination wa5 carried out in accordance with the General Directions 8iven by the Charity Commissioner. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the drity and a compari50n of the accounts presented with those reeords. It also includes consideration of any unusual item5 or disclosures in the accounts, and the 8eekin8 of explanations from you ag tru$lee8 concerning any $uth matterg. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the eviden that would be rw4uired in an audit and, consequently. no (yinion is given as lo whether the accounts present a 'trne and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examlnerfs statement In connection with my examinatio no matter has eome to my attefttion: which gives me reasonable (gU5e to believe tha( in any rnaterial re5WL the Twvirements.. la) lo keep accountins records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act 2011: and (bl to prepare accounts which accord with the accountin8 records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Art have rK)t beth met; or to whith in my Opinio attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understandin8 of the accountg lo be reached. Z3 /17 1 ZoZ Abdul Salam Dowttham Associates Suite 14 Freckleton Bustness Centre Freckleton Street Blackburn BB2 2AL Date: z5liZ12oZ< 14-
YOUTH ACTION LTD (Company Limited by Guarontee Statement of Financial Artivltles For the year ended 30 March 2024 Tolal Funds 2024 Totsl Funds 2023 Re5trl(ted Funds Note Income Erom: Donations and legaaes,. Donations 16,612 16,612 30,981 Charitable artivitie$.' Grants 28n 437.417 Activities from generatin8 fund$ tnvestments: Inlerest received 7551 7,551 1,738 Other. 23,864 TOTAL 330h17 330,417 494,1KKJ Expenditure on: Charitable activitie5 (170,126) 1170.126 (340252) 432235 TOTAL 160.291 1170.126) I95) 61.764 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 160 (170.1261 I935} 61.764 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total fvnds brou8ht forward 1.831439 125L678 1191914 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 1.661312 1244,844 2,254,678 There are no other recognised gains or lo$ for the year other than in the Statement of Financi Activities. 15-
YOUTh AcfioN LTD Icompany LEmited by Guarantee) Balance Sheet For the year ended 30 Marth 2024 2¢J23 Note FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 1,014942 1,014,942 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Z31660 Iml.748 I40& 260.965 978,712 Cash at bank and in hand 1,239,737 CREDITORS: Arnounts fallins due within (Ine year NET CUItRENT ASSETS 1264.408 1.239,737 2,254.679 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILIThES FUNDS Designated Restricted I.LS4095 208218 581531 1,454,095 378.344 422,240 2,254.679 Unre8tricted The directors are Satisfied that the LY)mp¥ny is entitled to exemption from the PTOVTsions of the Cornpanies Act 2(M)6 (the Act) relatin8 to the audit of the financial ststements for the year by virtue of sectlon 4T1, and that no member or members have requested an audit pursuant to sectii)n 476 of the Art. The directors acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirernents of the Act with Tespect to acwunling records and for the preparation of accounts. The trustees have prepared the accounts in accordance with section 398 of the Companies Act 21))6 and section 138 of the Charities Act 2011. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2(XK> re]attng to small charitable companies and with the Financial Reporting Standard 102 {effedive 1st January 2015). The fncial Statements were appToved by the B(ord of Tru5tee5 (m 23 DeLYnber 224 and were signed on its behalf by". Ayaz Asgh Truslee {Treasurer) -16-
YOUTH AcfioN LTD (Company Limlted by Guarantee Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 30 Marth 2024 AcLofmtixg Policies Basis ofAccoMnling The accounts (financial ststements) have been prepared in accordan with the Ststement of Recommended Praetice.. Aec(Amting and IW)OTthng by Charities PTeparing theiT a¢¢Trts In aceordanee with the Financial Reportin8 Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021 issued on 16th ]uly 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of IreIand {FRS 1(r2) and the Charitie5 Act 2011 and UK Generally Accepted Praclice as it applies from 1st January 2015. The accounts (flnancial statements) have been prepared to give a'true and fair VI and have departed from the Charities IAcrwnt5 and Reports) Regulation5 2CK18 onty to the exlenl required to provide a'true and fair view. This departure has involved followtng AcLY)untins and Reportins by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportin8 standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) iswed cffl 16th July 2014 rather than the Attovntins and Reportin8 by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practitt eff1ve from 1st April 2(N)5 which has since been withdrawn. As a small companyi the Trust has taken advantsge of the exemption from preparin8 a cash flow 5talemenl. bl Ixcoming resources All income is accounted for (m a receivable basis. and stated after VAT. Specific grants received are accounted for as trIcted funds. Ail grants received are included within the incomin8 resource of 'activities in the furtherance of the charitys objeclives,. EXpe1¥tre ExpenditUTe 15 included in the accounts when a liabiIity arise& Expenditure is cla55ified under the principal catesories of charitable and other expenditure rather than the type of expense, in order to provide more useful informJti(m to users of the financial statements. Charitable expenditure comprws dired expenditure on the aims of the dwity. 17-
YourH ACTION LTD (Company Limited by Guarantee Note8 to the Financi Slatements Iconttnued For the year ended 30 Marth 2024 Accounting Policies (continmed) Eypenditure (conlinHeA) Manasement and administration cLts are those incurred in ccmnection with the manasement of the companfs assets, or8anisaiional administration and cornp]iance with constitutional and statutory requirements. dl Unrestricted funds are available for use at the diguetion of the directors in furtherance of the general objectives of the company. Restricted funds are funds subFct to swific restrictl(fL imposed by dOrS or by the purpose of the ppeal in which the fund5 are raised. Bank intere8t The financial statements reflect bank Interest received durin8 the year. Credit is not tsken for interest accrued but not received at the balan sheet dale. TAxation The company 15 a registered charityand is therefore exempt from IncomeTax and Corporation Tax under the provisions of Section gJ5(1) of the Income and Corporation Taxeg Act 1988. sl Depreciation tkpreciation Ts provided on tangible fixed a&9ets at the followin8 annual Trtes in order lo write off each asset over its estimated useful life.. . FTeehold property Fixtures and fittin8S Computer Equipment Plant & Machinery 25% m cosl 33% on cost 25% rn a)8t All tansible fixed assets aTe capitalised at casL 18-
YourH AcnoN LTD (Company Limited by Guarantee) Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For the year ended 30 March 2024 D/et ChAYitAbk Eyendit4re UnrestrACted 2023 Funds Fund8 Tolat Total Staff coslg Rent and Tates Advertisin8 Grt payments In5uTance Light and heat Repairs Bnd maintenance Printin& postage & statiLmery Telephone and intemet Travel and subsislenee Training events Computer runnin8 Professional fee5 ,959 1392 .959 1392 181.919 4.785 152,914 2,259 294 96.351 3,567 9.391 20,237 1200 1,386 28.427 22,068 4095 5JZ3 4,115 ION57 499 10,645 8230 20,915 4.115 IOA57 499 1.376 2£222 11,409 4131 143 Jiiii iii 5,705 Depreciation security cost General expenses Bank char8es Governan costs (note 3) 18.612 3.185 iOm5 134 18,612 3.1&5 iOJ5 134 37225 6.370 20A29 267 67,953 13,589 515 170.126 170.126 340,152 432,235 Governance Costs Unrestrirted Funds ReBtrided Funds 223 Total Total Accountancy 3J 3.311) 6.6CNJ 19-
YOUTH ACTION LTD (Company Limited by Guarantee) Notes to the Financtal StmeThts (Lx>ntinued) For the year ended Marth 21V24 Net Incomiftg RtsoNrc¢sfor the YeAr The net income for the year is stated after thargin 2023 tkpTeLiation of tangible assets 37.21 67,953 StAff Costs Staff costs durins the yeaT were as follows: 2023 Wages and salaries &Kial security costs 150,378 31,540 181,919 124,081 28,811 152 914 The averase monthly number ofemploys durin8 the year were as follows.. 2024 2023 Programme CLThordination Fundraisin8 45 46 No employee eamed £60.0 per annum or more in this or the precedin8 year. Trnstees, Rem#n¢Mtion There was no remuneralion paid to any of the trustees for thi9 year or the preceding year. TNstee$' Eypenses There were no trustees, e%Se$ paid durin8 the peTiod ended Marth 2(r24 or the year ended 3L March 2(Y23. -20-
YOUTh AON LTD (Company Limited by Guarantee Note$ to the Financial Statements l(oThtinued For the year ended 30 March 2024 TAttglbleFixed Assets Freehold Propejty Fixtu & Fittin88 Motor Vehlcle Totsl At l April 2(Q3 Additions Disposals 1,116,753 275,647 44,71X) 1,437,1(Kl 2,720 At 30 March 2024 1.116,753 278,367 44,7(Ki 1,439,820 Accumulated depreciation At l April 2(r23 Charge in year Eliminated on displ1 214.018 188J4 30,939 19,556 6.286 422,158 37,225 At 30 March 21f24 21£018 219523 459,3&3 Net book value At 30 March 2024 18,858 9W,436 At 30 March 21123 25,144 1,014,942 Debtors 2024 2(123 Wages VAT Trade DebtOTS Pension S(Kial security 1553 25,n8 223,(4JO 6,306 5.342 260,965 224 231660 All amounts are due within one year Creditors.. Amo*ntsfAlling dAe withtn one yeAr 2024 2Q23 Accruals and deferred income -21-
YOUTH ACTION LTD (Company Llmited by Guarantee) Notes to the Finanetal Statements (continued) For the year ended 30 Marth 21)24 9. Movements infvnds Net movement in funds At 01.0423 De¥i8nated At 30.032024 Restsided fund8 Designated Property Ptojert fund8 378J4 1.44095 -170.U6 208218 IA54,095 L83Z439 -170,126 L661313 Unrefjtrirted fundg 160 58WI Total fund8 1154,679 -9W5 U44 Net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows: Incomin8 Movement in fund• RestrArted fund8 -170.126 -170,126 Unrestrirted funds 330.417 IA17 -170.126 40252 160 Desisnaled funds relate to Developrnent of knial Enterprise and Building refurbishment project. whldi is a key priority for the Trustees. io. Statstory infornwtion Youth Action Ltd is a private charitablecompany, limited by guarantee. regkstered in En8land and Wales. In the event of the charilable cornpany being w¢xmd up, the liability in respect of the suarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity. The charitable Lry)mpanYs registered number and regi-qtered office address can be found on the Company Inforniation pa8e.
YOUTH ACTION LTD (Company Limited by Guaranlee Grants and Donatiotts 5dule For the year ended 30 MaKh 2024 We offer OUT sincere and grateful thanks for all those who have sUPPOrted Youth Action Ltd throughout the year either throu8h 8rant funding OT providing essential equipment for the benefit ofchildren and young people. o British Council o Blackburn with Darwen Borou Council Cabinel Office Department for Work and Pensions o European Commission o Energy Saving Trusl o Lancashire County Council Lancashire Community Foundation National Lottery Community Fund UK Community Fwndation c UK Youth o Raspbery Pi FLndatiOn o BTPIC VLKlafone Foundati(YL This page does not form part of the financ statements