Retered Company Number. 05(4n737 ffnsiand and Wale$) Red Charity Number. 1142935 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YL4R ENDED FOR YourH AclloN LTD (Company Limited by Guatantee) Suite 1£ Freckleknn Busines8 Centre Freckleton Street Blackburn BB2 2AL
YOUTH AcfioN LTD (Company Limited by Guarantee) Contents of the Financial Statements For the year ended 30 March Pase Company Information Truslees, Report 2-11 tndepthdent examinerfs.Report 12 Statement of Financi Adivities 13 Balance Sheet 14 Notes lo the Financial Statements 15-20 Grants and Donations Sthedule 21
YOUTH AcfioN LTD (Company Limited by Guarantee) Company Inforniation For the year end 30 Math 2025 Shagufta Nawaz Ayaz As8har Amar Abba9 Reslstered Office: (and Business address) Unity House 49-51 Prest(m New Road Blackburn BB2 6AE Company Number. 05601737 Re8iSteTed ChaTIty Number. 1142935 Banker8.' Lloyd5 Ban PIC Church Street Blackbum Lancashire BB2 IJQ Accountant FTeekldon Business Centre Freckleton Street Blackbum BB2 2AL Soliator8: Forbes Solicitors Rutherford House 4 Wellington Street (St JohThs) Bhckburn Lancashire BBI 8DD
YOLryH ACTION LTD (Company Limited by Guarantee) TTUStees Report Forthe yeaT ended 30 March 25 The trustees who are also dir0T$ of the company for the purposes of the Companies Act 2(KJ6, Present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended March 2025. The tntsteès have adopted the provisionsofthestatemtht ofRecommended PrnctlL (SORP)'AcLI)untins and Reportins bycharities, is8ued in 2015. Corporate Status Youth Action Ltd was incorporated under the Companies Act on 24th October 21x15. The company is a private company limited by guarant and does not have a share £apltal. The liability of each member As limited to an amount not exceedin8 £1. The company also became a re&sted charlty (Number 1142935) on 19th july 2011. TtU8tee8 The TSte¢S who Served during the year were as follo. Ayaz Asghar Suhail Ainarkar Shasufta Nawaz (app)inted 7th Cktober 2024) Farzana Sidat (resigned Tr October 2(r24) Obje¢tive• Artivitie8 for the PubIlc Benefit The TNstees of the Charity have had re8ard to the Charity Commi&8ion'8 guidance on publle benefit in drawing up its obiective8. The principal activity of Youth Action Ltd is that of an independtht youth dwity organi5ation workin8 with youn8 people a8ed 8 to 24 years old acrc69 the North West of England. providin8 a ran8e of education and training pro8rammes. To offer youn8 people activities, whith m(4ivate. educate. makes productive use of time and improves the quality of life for youns people in the Community: To offer activitie5 which promote self-help, empowerment and team WOTK which Strengtha the qua]ity of life for youns people and the Ll)7nmunity as a wholw To encourase and assist young people in the area to actively participate in the group activities: To enhan mUltCltUral understandin8 and mutual To Promote the views and interests of yOLU)8 pe(ple to official &gules and bodies with a view to enabling positive change; and To work with young pwple to equip them with the skills to be effertive leaders in their communities and brins abt PC6itive community aLlion.
YourH ACTION LTD (Company Limited by Guarantee) Tru$lee8 Report (conthiued) Forthe year ended Marth 20Z5 Objectives and Acilvitia for the Public Benefit (continued) At Youth Actiory we believe that a youns pers(ffi's backgnd mustn't detennine their future. Young people from less advanlased backgrounds tcw) often miss *YJt on atridllnent oppozlunities to build the confidence and e&senttal skills they need to succeed in ]ater life. There are tix) few opportunities Eor them to engage in a meanin8ful way with role mode]s and rnentors in the world of work Even when opportunities arise, some lack the confidence to take them up. This means youn8 people from less advanta8ed backgrounds are undeTrepresented in the world of work. This is unacLytable. Youth Aetlon's strate8ic mission is "IRclu8lw En8a8ed & Empowerin(. We are committed to deliverin8 thi8 mission by ensurin8:_ The youn8 people who access ar sAgn up to Ywth Acti(m'S servi are Induded in the shapin& designing and decision-makins Co)ce8 Youth Action's provision of tailored opportunities in personal development and skills development. Young people ensa8e with the projects they take part in and 8ain rLro8n1ti and aecreditati(rt for their athievements and effort& That with Youth Action'$ support and guidan• youns people are empowered to forge a positive future for themselves. make a COTthctive impact on their a)mmunities as llrtive atizens and advocate the differen that positive dnge$ can make on the lives ofother youn8 people in society today. As an orgpnising s&kins to instil tharacter and values in youn8 people. we take our own culture and vglues very seriously and we seek stalc volunteers and partners who 8haTe them. Drlve Chan8e We are focused and passionate about chan8in8 the live5 ofyoun8 people. We are arnbitlou$ determined and use evidence and our expertise to make this happen. Refled and Learn We value leamin8 and look dosely at what's workin& what isn'( and how to do better. We projctively seek ways to improve our impact and share our learnings. Brin8 People To8ether We pul youn8 people at the heart of everythtrlg we do and unite youn8 people, sdKx)Is, bu$ine6s. and local partners to make a meanin8ful chan8e to their liv Value Everyone We are an inclusive or8anisation that resp values. and learns from the experience8 and backgrounds of each and every persffi we work with. Keep ft Ftynl We come with thepositive attldesI awgy aTKI ideas needed toachieve our 8co]s for rSelveS and our young people. We believe fun is a key part of everything we do.
YourH ACTION LTD (Company Limited by Guarantee) Trusfre8 Report Icontlnued) For the year ended 30 March 2025 RESPONDING TO ExfERNAL EVENTS The past year has amtinued to test the reBiliaKr ofyoun8 peopl¢ families and Lymununities. The lon8.terrn effects of the pandemi¢ Wid1n8 inequality. rneial iniustiLE and sustaitied L1 of Ixving pressure5 continue to shape the Itv experiences of the young people Youth Action eISts to serve. A8ainst this challensin8 backdrop. Youth Action has not only maintained service5 but Strengthened its Teach. deepened its impact and reftnforced its role as a trusted leader in youth empowennenl and Sla] action. This year represents a clear shift from emer8ency TeSPOnfe to lon8.term tran51ornution. Youth Action has continued to place youns people at the centre of solutions. reL))8nising that those most a(fLYted by inequality are best plaLYd lo articulate the issues they fa and to shape meaningfvl responses. Y(wn8 people have not been passive recipients of support but active leaders, desiyws and chan8emakets within their communitieB. Youth Acllon's work ranalns grounded in the belief that authentic yth vol, when combined with hi8h- quality youth work and structured opportunity. can transforni individual live5 and Stren8th communities. The Trustes are Proud of the organisation's athievements over year and cLYrfident in Ats straleslc direction movin8 forward. From Crhig to C•pbility In a POst-PdeMiC iandfj¢ape Youth Action delivers flexibl< str81)L*-ba5ed youth WOTk desi8ned An response to what young people tell u8 they need. Our blended delivery modeL incorporating fac&tfrfaLW. digital and hybrid provision. reflerts direct feedback from youn8 people about acces4 safrty. wellbein8 and engagement. Durlng the year. Youth Actlon Supported over 16.408 thildrffj ys)ung people and parents or carerg, respondin8 to continued demand linked to healt wellbein& education and eLvnomic uncertainty. This scale of delivery rertects both the depth of need withAn communities and the or8anisation's capacity to adapt quickly while maintaining quality. Our reach continue5 to reflect commitment to workins with those most aftted by inequallty. Approximately 96.9 percent of participants were from Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic baeksround$. ond over 62 pert were ellble for Pupil Premium or fTre School meal& These fi8ures Undffkn the importance of Youth Action's role in supporting youns people who fal Systemic barriers toopportunlty. Ongoin8 investment in robust systems has 5tren8thened the organisation's ability to coll&t secure. GDPR- compliant demographic and tcoMe dats. This has improved Servi plannin& strengtkkned accountability and ensured that young peopl¥s voio5 and experithces inform strate8ic deasiofvnukin& partnership development and policy influenc
YOUTH AcfioN LTD (Company Limlted by Guarkntee) Tnt8tee8 Report Icontinued For the year ended 30 March 2014 Championing Equity, Voice and BeloAViS Equity. indusion and belongin8 Temain central to Youth Artion's mission afftd delivery. For ovpr two decades the OTganisation has worked al(m8sideyoun8 people to challen8e inequality and discriminatiory particularly racial injustice, usin8 youth-led Sla1 action a8 a vehicle for chan8e. Throughout the year, youn8 peyjple identified the issue5 that mattered most to them, induding stop and Searc racial profilin& hate crime, discrimination and LThnmunity cohesion. The priorities shaped a range of youth- led campaisns, work5hop5 ar dialogue se55ions delivered in 00, communAty settin8s and forun. Youth workers acted as enablers, providin8 Structu safe8uarding and Bkius development while ensurin8 ownership and messagin8 ttynained with young people themselves. Thls work created safe spaces for honest conVersatir chalJen8ed stereotypes and amplified youth voke in places where It 18 often unheard. yn8 people developed confidenc¢ adv(Kary skills and a 5tron8 seJ)se of asency, while adults and inslitulions gained deeper thstght into lived experience and the realities faciA8 young people today. Alon8side exteTnal dellvery. Youth Acti(m Strengthened its internal comMitmt to equity and inclusion. The Diversity and Inclusi Group undertcok a cY)mprehthsive review of the Equality. Diversity and tnclu5ion Pollcy. embedding inclusive recruitment practices and stren8thenin8 c(xJuntability across the or8ani8ation. Learnin8 drawn directly from young peopl¥s experiences informed these changes. With full Board support thls work is sustained throu8h annual artion pJar4 ensurin8 indusion renmins embedded within 018ani8ational culture rather than treated as a onfroff initialive. Co61 of Uvin8 Cri8 The cost of living crtsis cY)ntinues to have a profound 5mpart youn8 people and familks. affecting wellbein& education, participation and fjUre a$pirati(y. Youth Artion's wse has beem shaped dirertly by feedback from young people and families. who lughJi8hted the stre$9. anxiety and practical barriers oeated by rlsing Costs. In Te5ponse, Youth Artion delivered holi5ti¢ y(wth.Infornied support for families. This included finan1 literacy sessions, aCS to ener8y vou(hers, energy efficiency advice, skills developmen¢ employment pathways and referrals into specialist support. Outreach approathes and reknal pathways were desisned to be ¢ce&sible, trusted and non-sti8matisin& refiecting the Priorities identified by communities themselves. By supporting lamilies alon8side youns people. Youth Action reL[)l$ed the internn nature of household stability and youth outcomes. This approath helped preVt crisis esr41atiory strffi8thed ilience and enabled youn8 pwple to remain oi8aged in edUotiO youth provision and community ji
YOUTH AcrtON LTD (Company Limited by Guarantee) TTU8tees Report (ntinued) For the year ended 30 March 2015 Strate8T. Developin8 Chm8emakez8 for Today and Tomorn>w Youth Acti¢)n'$ stratesy is built on the principle that youns people are experts in theiT own lives. The organisatlm specÈaIises in youtKled wial actiory supportin8 young wple to identify issues that nwtter to them. desi Mponses and lead delivery with Professional 8uidance. Youn8 people are supp)rted throush a structured ioury that indudes exploratiffi of Sla1 and environmental issues, skills development. prc4ect plannin& delivery and refiertion. Youth workèrs act As focilitators, ensurin8 safe8UardI quality and progrtssion while prirtecting youn8 people's ownership of idea$ and decistons. Over the year. more than 99 percent of participants Ported an increased understanding of JaI and environmental issues. Young people led 2(15 community events. attded by approxinle]Y JO,W community member$, and delivered 91 workthops across Sch15 and community setting& These experiences developed transferable ski119 includin8 communictlon, leadership, teamwork and problem- solvins, dirertly contributin8 to improved employability. confidLmce and avlc engJ8ement. The ripple effect of this work extended beyond partiopants. dllenging ne8#tive naatiVeS about young people and hi8hli8htin8 their positive contribution to lety. Youth Social Adion and Authentlc Youth Volce Youth social action is the primary methanism thrw8h which Youth Action dellvers lrnpact. Authentic youth Vol is embedded across au pro8rammes u[ing young plvple are not consulted at the mar8in5 but are central to deeision-nukin& delivery and evaluation. Youn8 people are involved in identifyins priorities, cTrdesi8nin8 programmes, leadin8 propcts and llectIng on outcomes. This includes youth-led forums, peer mentorin& ctrdeslgn workshops and opportunities to influence or8anisational practice and extemal system During the yeaT. young peop]e led initiativd addressxng Irry11ty, mental heATrtty diBital exdusiO poverty, hate CTime, climate dunge and community cthesion. These projects created tangible benefits for l¢xal communities while enabling youn8 people to develop confidence. leadership Skills and s(Kial capital. By embeddin8 youth voice c(4L8istent]y, Youth Action ensures that services remain relevan¢ tNsted and impactful. This aPPrh also stren8S systems by enc(wra8in8 partner5 and decision.makers to value And respond m&nin8fully to youth prytive& Employabllity and Proyt8sion Youth Action's Employability Pro8ramn7e suPport8.yfAu wple wlK>ar¢ furthest frc¥n the labour TnaTke¢ portlcuIarly those not in educatiory employMt or trainin8. The PT(yamme As shaped by y(wn8 pEwle's aspirations, barriers and experien$ ensur1 support is thant and responsive.
YOLrrH AcfioN LTD (Company Llmited by Guarantee) Trusteei Report (continued) Forthe year ended 30 March 21V5 Provision includes confidencewbuildin& employability skills work5hop5. mffitorin& premplOymt trJinin volunteerin8 placements and gKial enteTprise opportunities. Young people are 5UPPOrted to recOlSe and articulats the skills they devèlop through social actio enablins them to eviden these etIVelY to employerB and education PTovider5. During the year, 1,058 youn8 people partidpated In employability-f¢xused provtslon. (er 98 percent prosressed Into work placements, volunteerin& enterprise activity or fvrther education. Youn8 people reported Increased confidence, dearer aspirations and improved ability to navisate employment and education pathways. Volunteerln& Youth Group8 and Communlty En8agement Youth Artion delivers inclusive youth STOUPS and voluntoeTin8 4)pPtIeS desfid to reduce18olatio build confIdenee and strengthen eornmunity ConTli0n8. Provision include5 evenins youth sessions, structured sroup activitles. leadership opportunitiL8 and expanded holiday pro8ramme& Durin8 the year, 1,462 young people engaged in volunteering ond structured youth group activity. while 4,617 youns people participated in community-based youth provision. yn8 Fwle influenced session content and activities, helpin8 to crtdte Sale, welcomin8 and en8a8in8 space& Participants reported improved wellbein& Increased 8elf-bellef and stron8er Telatlonshlps across diver8e communities. Wider community knefits included improved cohesi0 increased Mu1 respect and strengthened Inlergenerational relationships. Innovation and Future Skillj Youth Action is committed to en8urins thot young people equipped not only for tOdaS chllenges but for the opportunities of the future. As the world of work continues lo evolve rapidly. dTiven by technology and innovatioTh future skills, digital confidence and creativity are central to OUT offer. Our approach to innovation is shaped by youth VOILE. Youn8 people consistently tell us they want hand5-on opportunitie5 that conned learning to real-world outcomes and future careers. In response. Youth Action ha5 developed prosrammes that cornblne disital Indusio technical skiiLs and employability. DA8ilal Indusion a8 a foundation Durins the year. over 1.344 brand new LY)mputeTS were distributed to priority di11dT and young people, repTesenting an investment of approximately £784,(W, alongside cvnnectivity support. This work en5UTed young people could fully engage in educatio youth provision and (line learnin& and LTeated pathways into more advanced digital skills developmenL Coding Club8 and STEM Pathways Buildin8 on this foundation, Youth Action's Codins aubs pmsramme provides young people with handwn experien in codin& computin8 and di8ital problem•solvin8. Delivered in strate8ic parlnership with Raspberry Pi Foundaticr4 the programme offers indusive, hi8hquality STEM learnins for young people who may not otherwise see these pathways as accessblo
YOLrrH AcrtON LTD (Company limiled by Guarantee) Tru8tee• Report (continued) For the year ended 30 Maffh 21YI Thrwgh pyojt-ba8ed learnin& young people explore Ll)dins languages electronics and ctreative disitsl design. Sessions are shaped by y(Am8 people's intettsts and supported by skilled facilitstors who encourage curiosity, resilience and eollaboratim. This year marked a milestone ad)ievement for Youth Action and for lana8hir& Y¢)uth Action's young coderB suttesslully desisned and sent their own unique code to the Intemotional Space Stati¢n making Youth Action the first or8anisation in iAnca8hire to •thieve thi6 di5tinrtion. This achievement Provid young people with direct in8i8ht into career5 in 8oftware development, en8ineerin& Tobotits and the wider disital eo)nomy. It challenged pePtIonS of what ts possible and demonstrated the power of opportunity, trl and ambltlon. By combinin8 dl8ito1 Inclusiorn STEM educatlon and youth leadetshipi Youth Artion18 not (mty addressin8 the dlgitAI dlvide but a¢tive]y shaping tomorro5 workforce. Awwd8 Mnd Recwiti(m Youth ActAon'$ work continues to be reco&US locally and natithally. The oryanisation remains a reapient of the Big Society Award and the Queen's Gold Award for exLllenc. IAdership has also been rLYosnised through the Hlsh Sheriff of Lancashire Award d ExLEIIff. These accolades rellect strong governance, hi8hwlity delivery and the power of youth-aduli partner8hlps at the heart of the or8ani8ation. Iwkin8 ahead with confidence While challenges reTnairy Youth Action enters the comins yearwith L-onfidence, credjbillty and a clear strate85c fo8. Priorities include 8u5tained support through the ccK8t of living crisi$, eXpa110n of employabfility and enterprise pathways. strengththing youth VQILY within policy and systems dunge, growth of Innovation and future skills provisiory and gi8nificant expansion of volunteer a)8a8emait. Youth Actlon remains committed to its mission ofenc(wra8ing young people to empower ihemselves, plaan8 authentic youth voice at the heart of everything it does arml Lx)ntinuing to deliver Meaning1, lasting impact for young peopl< families and communities. Fonner Prime Minister David Cameron MPsaid The team at Youth Action is doing fantasticwork to give young people aac65 the North West the skills and support they need to find work. The project is 80itis from strensth to stra)8th and I'm deli8hted to Teco8nise every(me involved with this Big kniety award.- In addition, we supported young peoplds reCOlt10n of their athievements by nominated them for numerous awards, both loealty and nationally.
YOLrrH AcfIoN LTD (Company Llmited by Guarantee) Trustees Report (¢Ymtinued) Forthe year ended 30 March 25 ProTnoÉin8 the poBitive contribution of young people tti 8ociety We ueate a ripple effect by promthin8 youn8 peoplés achievewty inspirAn8 other young people to act and adults to seek their input and ideas. Sodal Action Pro8ramme6 We offer young people. peer mentorin& I:1 mentorin& online mentoEin& lactrto-face mentorin& mentors and 8UPPOrt to set up their own projects. These PTOitK1s are pritnarily delivered as extrarrICUlar sessions educational institutions. or in the cornrnuDity. and are open to all youns people. We particularly target disadvantaged areas and seek to appeal to Y{AU people who have not previcwly engaged in formal volunteering. There are no fee5 for young people to take part. Last year our focus was C indi8enou8communities. and wehave continued tg developed pro8rammes to tar8et speeific 8roup5 01 young people who find it PartiLlar1Y difficult to en8a8e in their (x)mmutiities. The Jnajority of young people we en8age in these activities are young people aged 14-25 livin8 in Lancashire. Many of thefftr project5 benefit these communities. althou8h some youn8 people th005e to address wider national and Anlernational issues. Durin8 the pandemicyoun8 people have organised a series ofonline sUPPOrt sessions, peer support for other ytNn8 people who were 5uffuin8 the adverne impact of the pandemyc. Interfaith Pm8ramme Thls Is an on8oing and popularpn)mme, in respon$e to Youth Action's membership the youngpeople wtshed to undertake prosrammes of work whith examined the faiths and to challenge the slereotypegl promote an under8tanding olhow people live. how their faith moulds the Y(n8 people's lives and characteristies. Thisprogrammebrousht togetherover50young people of various faiths- they were all involved in theplannins of visits to places of worship taIkins to key contacts of the organtsation and tsknng a lead role in the workshop5 whith followed. This promoted discu&gion5 and open di•logue and ultimately created a safe spaee for dialogue. The youn8 people acknowledged the Similarities and also learnt that people of dIffwl religions was not about compromising their own principles and beliets - but getting rid of misconceptions and preiudices. Iwkin8 for common ground tn shared values and findTng CcStrUrtive ways to discuss genuine areas ofdisagreement. The youn8 people also recosnised that was a 8rowing trend ofnot 8Lthscribin8 to a faith group. Supportin8 our youn8 people to connect wlth othern £rom around the world We create opportunities for young people with fewer opportunities to gain skills and opportunities to attend international events. conference5, and Sla1 acti( programmes. This is done through our parthers the British Council and European Council. Durins the last year partrwship5 and opportunities to countries such as Turkey and CToatia were develos*d. Moving further. there are plans lo devel more Middle East opportunities with like-minded youth parts organiti on the thone5 Ofyth leadership. empowernient and social enterprise.
YOUTH ACTION LTD (Company limited by Gurantee) Trnstees Report (contlnved For the year ended >) Marth 20Z5 Youth In the Communlty £987 young people attended our new yth sroups many of whryn were faced with fewer opportunitie5 due to 5(Kial. economic obstacles and cvltural differences. We delivered these mainly on weekday eveninss but also for the first time. due to the pandemic. sisnificantty in(Yeased our capaaty to provide holiday based youth camp$. Thig Proved particularty helpfvl to the impact of the pandemic on young people and children. The impact of the new youth sroups has seffi the children and young people learn more about themselves, others and the community in which they livv, be open to new communities: gain confIden. self-beliel 4nd knowled8e to be able to make infornied de¢isicrt)s, take control of their lives and build up lif1(8 friendshlps reducing i801ation.' impTovement of their health and emotional well-bang wlth improved leve]s OE c(CentratIon which Should assist with edueatlonal attainment. for 2025126 . Deepen lon84enn eommunlty resilience durin8 the on80in8 (1 of livin8 ¢ri$18 Move fvom short-term crisis response to sustainedi preventative support for young people and familie& This will include strengthening financial resilien. access to skills and employment pathw•ys, and en8urin8 trusted referral routes remain in plaL for those most at risk of exclusion. • Slren8then wholtrper8on wellbeln8 6UPPOrt foryoun8 people post-pandemle Work with Stratesic partners to address the long-tem impadg of the pandemic. including mentsl healt emotional wellbein& phy5ieal healt Ions COVID. housing insLwity and social isolation. Youth voice will continue to shape how support ts des]d and de]ivered. • Embed ernployability. entespAse and future 8ki118 acnJ89 all youth pro8rammes Build on Successful employability •nd thtrepreneutship provision by embedding skills development pro8ression pathways and labwr-mTket relevance acrw all programmes. This indudes expandin8 access to social enteryris< volunteeTin& accredited leaTnin8 and work.related experIrn. • Expand Innovailorn di8itsl and STEM pathways lor youn8 people Develop Youth Aetion's Innovation and Future Skills offer, induding Ing aubs and STEM-foLTused provisAOry to support PTiwession into engineerin& lechnolo8y and digitsl careers. Strengthffi parthership$ wlth employeT4 educators and industy toaeate deaT pathways into appTentic*ships. further educati(m and employment. • Sft8then authentlc youth voice and sy6tem IAt]uenL Further embed youth Vol and ctrproduction acr Organisatial strategy, Servi desi8n and evaluation. Increase opporturrities (or young people to infiuence policy. commissioning and system-level decision-makins locally and regionally. • Gn)w volwiteerin8 and leodership capadty to extend reach and Impart Expand and dlversify the volunteerAn8 pro8ramme, developing youns people and adults a5 facililatOTS, Mt0[5 and leadeTh. This will in(Tease opaaty. eIthan quality and aeate additi(mal prosre55ion routes for volunteers. io-
YOUTH AcfioN LTD (Cornp#ny t&mRled by Guarantee) Thistee8 Report (contlnued) Forthe year ended 30 March 20 • Inve6t in 6taff developmen¢ leadetshlp and orsanigational 8U8tsinability Continue a comprehensive programme of training and development for staff, with on prosramme mana8emen¢ tmpart measurement, 8afeguaTdin8 and leadership. Strengthen orsanisational systems to ensure Youth Artlon remains resi11( innovative and finanCIY sustainabl& • Broaden en8a8ettient tlLToush indu61ve youth $pa¢e8 and Inform edueation Continue and evolve youth 8roup Fwovision. inrnIa1 eduration and communtty.based pr(yamme4 ensuring they remain indusive, accessible and responslve to thanging needs. Holiday provision and evIng sessions will remain a key part of this offer, While the context in which weoperate continues to evolv4 Youth Actlon remains focused on what matters most. By buildin8 on proven approaches and responding directly to youns ppIe,5 priorities, we are deliver¢ng programmes that support wellbein& skills development and progression. The orsanisatlon enters the next phase of its work with confidenL*. Stability and a dear sense of purp(. From all the Youth Action team we wish to oEfer many thanks to the Staff. Volunteers. Trustees. Corporate Partners, Fundins Bodies, our Patrons and Members who have given their unstinting support and belief kn u5 to achleve our mtssion of"Encoura8ing young people to ernWer themselve9". -li-
YourH AlON LTD (Compony Llmited by Guarantee) Trustee8 Report (LThrtinued) For the year ended 30 Marth 2025 Publlc benefh The trustees aTe confident that the charity offers seryices of real and practical use to the Icol population and therefore complies with the responsibility placed on all charities under the Charities Ad 2011 to demonstrate public benefit. Governin8 doLlent The durity As eontrolled by its soveming document and constitutes a limited company. Jimited by suarantee, 08 dained by the Companie8 Act 2(1 Method of AppoIntMente(tIon The exlstin8 tru8tees have the power to appolnvelect new trustees. Flnanrial Statements The accoun15 for the period ended Mard12025 are ap*ed herewith. There was a nei deficit in Ihe year of (£34,158) and net deficit of {£9,835) in 2tr24. Re8erve6 Pollcy and Ri&k Mana8ement The truBtees carried out a review of the or8anisations structure in 2012 and revised its misslon statement, settSn8 out the mapjr opportunSties available and the risks to which the or8anisation is exposed. Our poliry, infornled by thig review, is to athieve ouraims by seekin8 fundin8 from a wideran8eof stakehojdets for speeia]istBervi from which to 8therate sustsinabIe inLxxne for OUT core PUTpoge5. The trustees have considered the effects of this course of action and believe thal to maintain a level of seTvice5, re8erve5 ofsix month5. vApenditure need to be retsined. This will providea cushion ioenable alternative fundin8 to be obtained or, if considered recessary, a radical restructurins of the charityrfs commitments and level of servfftc to be undertaken. Six mi)nthg expenditure in the coming year has been estimated al a41,27. based on costs, and thu5 the policy is met with the Charities nrf at assets at the year-end bein8 a,201,366. The Charity TognIseS the need to grow reseryes for its future stsbility and to mitigate against future risk. Accordinsly, we cxintinueto adopt the80in8vconcern basis in preparing the financial statements, and as such will strive to build and maintain this level of reservLs by fimdTaisins unrestrirted income.
YOUTH AcfroN LTD (Company Limited by Guarantee) Tzustees Report (eoiitinuedl For the year ended 30 Marth 2025 Statement 0£ Tru8tees Responsibilities ThetrustÈes are respLXLSible for Preparing the finan ststeMentsinatxordan with applicable law and United Kinsdom Generally Accepted Accounting Thaeti. Company law requlres the tswtees to prepare financial *atements for pach financial year. Under that law the trustees have eleeted to prépre the (Inan1 statemffits in acthrdaTKe with the United Kin8dom Gaiera]]y Ac¢epted Accounting Practice (United Kinsdom A(rounting 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 Ll)mpany and of the surplus or deficit of the charitable company for that peri(MJ. In preparins those flnanci Staternen the trustees are required to Select sultable acLThin¢ing policies and then apply them conslstently: Jnake judgements and estimates that are reasonable and PTudenL" prepare the financial statemthts cffl the 8oins concem basis unless it is inappropriate lo prebume that the charitable eompany wiu c(mtinue in busine The trugteeB are resp¢ible for keepins proper accountln8 records whlth disclose with teasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the dritable c(xnpany and to enable them to aisure that the fin•ncial statements ¢omply with the Companie5 Act 2(KlS. They are also responsible for s&feguaidins the assets of the charitable company and hencÈ for takin8 reasonable steps for the prevffÈtion and detection of fraud and other Arre8ularities. Thts report has been prepared in accordance with the spedal provi8i(ffis of Part 15 of the Companies Aci 2(6 relatin8 to small companies. On behal& of the board: Ayaz Asghar Trustee (Treasurer) Date.. 202r -13-
YOUTH AcftON LTD (Company Limited by Guarantee REPORT OF THE INDEPENDwf EXAMINER TO THE MEMBERS OF YOUTH ACTJON LTD For the year eThded 30 March 2025 I report on the finan1 statements of the charity for the period ended 30March 2025. which aEe set out on pages 13 to 20. Respective re$ponbibllitie6 of the trYee5 amd WAaminer The Charitys trustees are Tesponsible foT the preparation of the atttxthts. The tharitys trustees LThisider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the (hrities ACE 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under sertion 145 of the 2011 Act.. to follow the PredureS laid down in the General Directi(m8 8iven by the aiarity Commlssioner under lion 14515)(b) of Ihe 2011 Act: and to state whether partilar matters have nIe to my attentioEL Ba818 of Independent examinerfl teport My examination was carried out in accordan with the General Directi glven by the Charity Commi88ioner. An examination includes a review of the accountins records kept by the(knrity and a comparison of the acLwnts presented with those records. It a150 includes consideration of any unusual items OT disclosures in the accounts, and the seeking of explanations from you as trustees concernins any stsch rn4tteTS. The procedures undertakem do not provlde all the evidence that would be requlred in an audit consequently, no opinion 15 given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair Ind the report is limited to th(*e matterg set out in the statement below. Independent examinerf8 Statement In Connecti with my wrninatio no rnatter has come to my attentii>n.' which 8ives me reasonable Tru8e to believe thpL in any mateTial resp the r4uirements: (a) lo keep accounting records in attordance with section 130 of the atsrities Art 2011,. and Ib) to prepare accounts which aLYord with the accounting records and to comply with the acLY)unting requirements of the 2011 Ad have not beo) or to which, in my opini( allenticffl shwld be drawn in order to enable a propeT understandin8 of the aLtounts to be reathed. AbduI Salam Downham AssocAate8 Suite 14 FTeckleton Business Centre Blarkburn BB2 2AL -14-
YOUTH ACTION LTD (Company Limited by Guarantee) Staternt ot Financial Activities For the year ended 30 March W25 Totsl Fund& 2025 Total Funds 24 Funds Funds N(rte Income from: Donations and legacies: Donations 2L962 2L962 16.612 QTharitable activities: Grants 478.n6 478,n6 2827] Activities from 8eneratin8 funds Investment8: Interest reeeived 7551 Other: TOTAL 531.250 330,417 Expenditure on: Charitable activlties (W704) (281704 (565,4081 340,252 TOTAL 248.546 1281704 (34,158) {9,835 NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS 704) (3(158) {9,835} RECONCILIATION OF FLINDS: Total fund5 brought forward 531 1.661312 12U844 22>4,678 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 831.077 lJ79. 10,666 2,24£844 There are no other reCw1s 8ains OT losses for the year other than in the Ststement of Financial Activities. 15-
YoirrH AcfioN LTD (Company Limited by Guardntee) Balance Sheet For the year ended March 2L125 24 FLXED ASSETS Tan8ible assets 96LOII 96LOII CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 441.986 808,593 1250 232.É60 1,031,748 1.264.41kS Cash at bank and in hand cREDoRS. Amounts falling due within one year 1905 NET CURRENT ASSETS 1249.675 126£408 TOTAL A5SEfs LESS CURRENT UABILITIES 124£844 FUNDS Deslgnated Restricted UnreBlrieted 1,45£095 208.218 (744861 1,077 1210.686 2,244,814 The directors are satisfied that the company b entitled to eAemplion from the provisions of the Companies Art 2006 {the Act) relating to the audit of the financial statements for the year by virtue of section 477. and that no member or members have requested an audit pursuant to sectAon 476 of the Act. The dirertor8 acknowledge their regp(wibility for complyins wlth the requirernts of the Act with re5PKt to attounting records and for thÈ PTeparation of accoun The trustees have prepared the accounts in accordanLE with section 398 of the Ccffnpanies Ad 2CX)6 and settion 138 of the (tharities Act 2011. These financial ststements have beth PTtpared in aLfOTdance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2(lJ6 Telatin8 to mll charitsble wmpanies and with the Financlal Reportin8 Standard IIY2 (dlecttve 1st January 2015 The fmanciol statements were approved by the Board of 30 December 2IY25 and were Signed on its Ayaz A8 Truslee (fIeasurer) 16-
YOLryH ACTION LTD Icompany Limited by Guarantee) Noteg to the Fitianeial Ststtments For the year ended 30 March 20 AcaNntlAgPolides Bagig of accountthg The accounts (financial staternts) have been prepared in accordan with the Statement of Recommended Practice.. Aceounting and Reporting by Charities prepaTing their aecounts in aceordanee with the FinaTKial Reportin8 Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS I(Y2) issued on 16th July 2014 and the Financial Reportin8 Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Chariti Act 2011 and UK Generalty Accepted Traetice as it applies trom 1st January 2015. The attounts {fSnandal statements) have been prepared lo sIve a 'true and falr vie¥rf and have departed from the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Re8ulations 21X)B mly to the extent required to provide a 'true and falr view. Thjs departure has involved following Acrounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reportin8 Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FIiS 102) issued on 16th July 2014 rather than the Accountin8 and Reportin8 by Charities.. Statement OE Recommended PractiLY eflertlve from 1st April 21JJ5 whith has sift been wlthdrawn. As a small company. the Trust has tsken advantsge of the exemplion from preparlns a osh flow statemenL b) re8ourc All income is accounted for a receivable basis. and ststed a(ter VAT. Spe¢itic gTants reLTived are accounted for as re5trirted funds. All grants reived are included within the incomins resource of'activities in the fUrtheranl of Ihecharitys objectives,. Etyendithre penditure is Induded in the acc(Kmts when a liability aTises. Expenditure is ¢lassAfied under the princlpal catesories of dwritable and other expenditure rather than the type of expense. in order to provide moreuseful information to U5eT¥ of the thano¥l ststements. Chari*able expthditure comprises direct expenditure aims of the charity. -17-
YoLH AllON LTD (Company Limited by Guaranlee Notes to the Finan(ial Statements (coniAnued) FOT the year ended &) Mareh 2tr25 Acco1¥polICl¢$ (co14> Expenditure (coxtiNued). Management and ad7ninTsiration cosls are th(w ll)currd in ¢(xmection with the management of the CoMpanS assets, or8anisational Jdrnini5tration and compliance with LlY)Stitutiona] and statutory requiremen d) Fund 4ccounliNg Unrestrirted funds are available for u6e at the disc1£ of the drtorS in further of the general Restrlcled funds are lunds subject to wific Testricti(m imPd by donors or by the purpose OE the pp¢al in which the funds are rai. Btmk interest The financial Statements refieL bank interest received durins the yw. Credit is not taken for Interest accrued bul not received at the balance 8heet date. Ttualio Theeompany 15 a re8iStered charity and is therefore exempt from IncomeTax and Corporation Tax under the provisions ofsection 505(1) ot the tncome and Corporation Taxo Art 1988. Depreliation is Provided on tsnsible &xed assets at the followin8 annual rates in Ord to write off each asset over its estimated useful I1.- Freehold property Fixtures and fAttin8S Computer Equipment Plant & Machinery 25% on (Tht 33% on Li)st 25% on crsl All tansible fixed assets are capitalid at Cogt. -18-
YourH AcfioN LTD (Company Limited by Note8 to the Finanoal Statements (continued) Forthe year ended 30 Match 2025 Dlred ChArltAbl¢ EYp¢ndltsr¢ Re8trfrted Fund8 2024 Total Funds Total Staff costs Rent and rates 3231 3131 246A62 181,919 4785 Advertisin8 Grant payments Insuran l.isht and heat Repairs and maintenanee Printin& po8t4ge & ststionery Telephone and internet Travel and subsisten Training events Computer runnin8 Profei0naI fees Depreciation Security ct General expenses Bank tharses Governan cost8 (note 3) 1,07 10,645 £424 £424 8A48 165Wi 125 20,915 998 1,376 2£222 11,4(YJ 4,131 143 37,225 6,370 20,429 267 6,600 504 3,160 2542 1,919 1,919 18 9,n3 L135 45 19,425 1.135 91,086 liXI 75 75 4.950 2&704 340,152 GovernAnce Costs 2024 Total Fllnds Fund6 Totsl Acccuntancy 75 1475 1475 1475 4950 4950 6,600 -19-
YOUTH AcfIoN LTD (Company Limited by Guarantee Note8 to the Fin•ncial Ststements (amtlnued) For the year ended 30 March 20ZS Nrt lffcomingResoArusfvr the Year The net income for the yeaT is Stated after drgin&. 224 Depreciation of tan8thle assets 19hZ5 37.215 Staff Costs Sta£f cu8ts durins the year were as follows: 2(r24 Wases and salaries 2U2& 34217 150.378 31,540 181.919 The averase monthly number of employees duTing the year wÈre as foll 2024 Prosramme cordInation Fundr*isin8 42 45 No employee earned £60,IiKI per annum or more in this or the precedins year. Trnstees'Rm4nerAtion There was no remuneration paid to any of the tru8tee8 for this year or the preceding yeaT. Trnstee$'Erwe$ There were no trusted expenses paid during the pen(Kl ended MaTch 2025 or the year ended 30th Marth 2024.
YourH AcfioN LTD Icompany Llmlted by Guaranttt) Note8 to the Finanaal Statements I(tInUed) For the year ended 30 March 2015 Tanglbl¢ FixdAssets Freehold Fixtures & Property Flttin8S Motor Vehide Total Co8t At l April 2(r24 Additions Dispo1$ 1,116.753 278,367 1.439.820 At 30 March 2025 278.367 4£7CO 1,439,820 Accumulaied depredatlon At l AprAi 21r24 Charge in year Eliminated on disp11 214.018 219523 14,711 Z5,842 4,714 459,383 19,425 At Marth 2025 214.018 234234 14,143 478,809 Nei book value At 30 March 201 44,133 14,143 961,011 At 30 Marth 2024 18.858 9PAI,436 D¢btors 2024 Wages VAT Trade Debtors Pension ial Security 1553 43914 44L986 132,660 All am(AlliLs are due within (me year Creditors Am(umtsfAllingdw within ¢w yeAr 2024 ACC8 and deferred inc(rne -21-
YOUTH ACTION LTD (Company Limited by Guarantee) NoteB to the fmanaal Statements (¢Thtinued For the yeat ended 30 March 2025 9. Movements InfxNas Net At OL0424 Daiated movement In fund$ At 30I13201 Restricted fidI Dttl8Thated Property Propert funds 218 Ih5£1 IW704 174386) 1.454.095 L66Z313 JJ79A 831.077 Totsl fund (34.158) 1210,686 Net movernenl in funds, Induded in the above are as follow6: Incomin8 Re8OUrte8 expended Movement In funds Restrirtea fithds IW704) Unregtslrted fund8 531250 531350 704) (565,4081 248x6 (4158) De8i8naled fijnds relate to Developmtht of &idal Enterprise and Building refurbishment proirt which is a key ptiority tor the Thistees. io. St4t¥tory tuformAtion Ywth Action Ltd is a privatecFwitablecompanyi limited by suardntee, resistered in England and Wale& In the event ofthecharitablecornpany bein8 W[nd up, the liability in respertof the suarantee is ]imited to £1 per member of the charity. The dwikble companYs registered number and regigtered office address can be f(Amd on the Company InforntiOn pa
YOlTh AcfioN LTD (Company Limited by GTtte1 Gran1$ and Donations Schedule For the year ended 30 March 2015 We offer our sincere and grateful thanks for all those who have gjpported Youth Action thrShoUt the year either throu8h grant funding orprovidin8 essential equipment for the benelit of d)ildra) and young people. o British Council o Blackburn with Darwen Borou8h Council Council of Europe Cabinet Offi o Deparhnent for Work Pensicms Department lor Di8itaL Culture. Media and SF European Commission iancashire Cwnty Council ts Natlonal Lottery Community Fund UK Community Foundation UK Youth RaspberTy Pi Foundation BT PIC This pa8e does not fonn part of the fInaft ststeowits