surrey lifelong learning partnership Company Number.. 04302657 Charity Number: 1143680 Surrey Lifelong Learning Partnership Trustees, Report and Unaudited Financial Statements st for the Year Ended 31 July 2025 CSL Partnership Limited Chartered Certified Accountants Unit 4D Lansbury Business Estate 102 Lower Guildford Road Knaphill, Woking, Surrey GU212EP
surrey lifelong learning partnership Contents l. Company Information 2. Mission and Objectives 3. IntrodLtctlon from Chairman 4. How our Attivities Deliver Publlc Benefit 5. Achievements and Performance 6. Financial Review 7. Acknowledgements 8. Future Developments 9. Structure. Governance 3nd Management 10. Independent Examiner's Report 11. Statement of Financial Attivities
surrey lifelong learning partnership The Board of Trustees presents its directors, report and unaudited financial statements for the year ended 31" July 2025. The trLJStees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financ131 statements of the charity for the year ended 31 july 2025. The trusteeg have adopted the provigions of accounting 2nd rèporting by charities.- statement and recoTnTnended practice applic3ble to char',ties preparing their accounts in accordance with the financi31 reporting standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFR51021 leffectlve I january 20191 STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Govern ing Docu ment-. The charity is controlled by its covering documents, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited comp8ny, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. Company Information Registered Comp3ny Number 04302657 IEnglènd and Walesl Registered Charity Number 114368Q Registered Office Unit 208, Lansbury Estate, 102 Lower Guildford Road, Knaphill, Surrey, GU212EP Solicitor Bankers HHCS, Little Daux Farm, East Street. Billingshurst, RH14 9D8 HSBC, PO Box 160, 12A North Street, Guildford, GUI 4AF Chalr and Trustees Mr M Bridge Mr M Fairweather MSS Hackman Mr M lames-Edward Mr S Meekings (Vice Chairl Ms S Pandit Mr I Spires IResigned 04. 09. 20251 Ms A C Rouse Ichairl Company Secretary MrK Delf Chief Executive Officer Mr K Delf Depllty Chief Executive Off icer Ms M Bosher Independent Examiner CSL Partnership Limited, Chartered Certified Accountants, Unit 4D Lansbury Business Estate, 102 Lower Guildford Road, Knaphi11, Woking, Surrey, GU212EP Approved by order of the b of trustees on Aprll 2026 and sl8ned on thelr behalf by: Ms A C Rouse
surrey lifelong learning partnership Mission We work with partners to ensure that those in Surrey, who have missed out on learning in thè past, have opportunities to learn and to reach their full potential. Objectives We seek to build a bridge linking potential learners from disadvantaged communities with life changing opportunities, The bridge will be constructed in a variety of ways.. Developing the capacity of communities to benef it from learning through helping them to develop their own community learning projects,. training trusted members of the community as Community Champions to provide information and inspire confidence,. and working with Partners to arrange for courses to take place within local venues. Ensuring ongoing support for learners engaged to ensure that when they start their learning journey, they have DPPOrtunities to progress. DeveloplnE new provision and approaches to engage learners more effectively and using this knowledge to provide tralning partner organisations which provide for these learners. Helping providers of learning to understand what potential learners need and want and therefore what needs to be done differently to engage these. We act as a 'centre for intelligence, providing information about successful approaches to engage disadvantaged learners in communitiè5. Improving the services offered to learners by influencing the policie5 and plans of those responsible for planning and funding learning. TorgetAudiences Disadvantaged communities livinE in Surrey and other parts of the Southeast Children aged 7+ who are falling behind at school Families and young disadvantaged 14 to 18-year-olds, where these are not being catered for Adults118+1 suffering disadvantage Partner organisations providin8 support for these groups.
surrey lifelong learning partnership Introductlon from Anne Rouse- Chalr of Trustees Surrey Lifelong Learning Partnership exists to transform lives through learning. Over the past year. we have continued to strengthen our role as a trusted learning chaiity across Surrey. working with individuals who face barriers to education, employment. and wellbeing. This has been a year of considerable change across the county, with a rapidly shifting local government landscape creating new pressures, new priorities, and a growing need for adaptable, cornmunity-based services. Despite these challenges. this year has seen significant growth in our learning provision- from hands- on vocational training throu8h the Bike Project, to community-based advice and le3rning support, vouth employment Hubs, and specialist programme5 supporting people with health challenges or at risk of homelessness. At the heart of all our work is a belief that learning is lifelong, empowering, and most effective when it is accessible, practical, and rooted in community need. We have takèn on several new projects thi5 year and expanded our staff complernent from 24 to over 30, strengthening our capacity and enabling us to deliver high-quality services across more communities. The new projects have also allowed us to draw on the expertise of specialist Partners with deep experience in supporting learners with mental and physic31 health needs-p8rtnerships that have already proved invaluable. We were pleased to develop a new teaching facility for the Bike Project at the Lockwood Centre in Slyfield, Guildford, and to welcome three new Bike Project apprentices aged 17 to 25. Their enthuslasm and commitment rèf lect the future potential of this flagshlp programme. Our core mission has remained unchanged.. to create opportunities for those who have missed out on learnin& enablin8 them to -ènBaBe with education and bring posltive transformations to their lives. We now support 2,000 residents of all ages each year. Many continue to feel the impact of rising energy costs and the ongoing cost-of-living crisi5. In response. we have expanded our provision of advice, guidance, and Warm Hubs at local learning venues to help alleviate these pressures. We remain deeply grateful to our volunteers and partner organisations. whose support is vital to our success. Their contributions-both experted and unexpected-make a significant difference to what we can achieve. As we celebrate another year of achievement, I would like to extend my heartfelt thanks to our staff. volunteers, and trustees for their unwavering dedicatOn, passion, and hard work_ With their commitment, we are confident that the Year ahead will bring new opportunities and continued positive change. Anne Rouse, Chalr of Trustees
surrey lifelong learning parcnership How ourActivities Dellver Publlc Beneflt I nciices of multiple deprivation allow us to map those areas within Surrey where people are suffering disadvantage. The inciices consider income, employment. health deprivation and disability. education skills and training, barriers to housSng and services, crime and living environment. We have been supporting communities living in the areas with the highest level of deprivation. We have engaged.. adults who were seeking employment, referred to us by lob Centre Plus. housing associations and local councils - many of these needed to gain work to secure accommodation. older learner5 aiming to develop new skills to aCsS local services whlch are increasingly delivered online. younger people who have found educ2tion challen8in8 and require a new environment in which to gain new skills and enthusiasm. Learnin in Communities By offering courses in commlinity venues (through our community leèrning and skills Hubs) we have been able to overcome barriers to learnin8 relating to travel and low confidence. arnin hrou h enter Social enterprises such as our Bike Project have been developed to provide real work experien to young people and di5advant3ged adults. This project engages volunteers to help refurbish second- hand birycles, provides training and qualifications to equip trainees for employment and further earning, and at the same time generates income which is reinvested in the enterprise. Learnin for work Through projects such as the ETHOS project and our Employment & Skills Hubs, we support those who need to secure employment and to be able to afford accommodation. Our Advisers work with these individuals, who have often b@@n unemployed for a long period, by helping them to prepare for work and gain the necessary skills where needed. All our charitable activities focus on improving the opportunities for people to re-engage In learning so that they develop the confidence and skills needed to reach their full potential.
surrey lifelong, learning partnership Achievements and Performance STARTING SOONER Starting Sooner was desigrTred to improve learning among disadvantaged children outside of school. Our approach 15 built on four essential principles= it must be engaging. cost-effective. replicable, and impactful. Informed by post-covid research showing demand among parents for educational support that was fun and offered an alternative to school provision. The programme wrapped National Curriculum objectives in engaging activities delThiered wlth strong tutor support. It comprised of three 5trands.' the Saturday Club lin-personl. the Puzzle Club (online holiday programmel and the Supportin8 Cast (parent and orer engagement). The first Stage w3S the Saturday Club ran for disadvantaged children aged 7-11, offering activities such as cake decoration, vocabulary puzzles. maths brainleèsers, drama and sport. These all linked to curriculum objectives but were presented as fun challenges. Every child received a dictionary and at least six books. Ofsted visited and described the work as Outstanding. The Puzzle Club delivered daily paired puzzles lone number-based, one word-b3sedl by email during school holid3ys, with each child supported by a designated tutor. It was designed to reach harder-to- reach children, such as school refusers, those from traveller backgrounds 3nd learners unable to attend in-person provision. A Summer Club ran in 2024 and an Easter Club in 2025, re8ching 30 chIldn aged 9-11 across Surrey. Rewards and prizes motivated engagement,. a full set of well-trialled puzzles is now ready for wider distribution. The next stage is (funding permitting) to consider the supporting cast strand to engage parents and carers direttly, sharing approaches developed throughout the programme to help adults support their children's learning at home. HIGHLIGHTS 100% of children gave top scores to 'Did you enjoy the puzzles?, and 'Did the puzzles keep your brain workingP' and they all said they loved reTriving rewards for corrett answers. The 1..3 teacher-to-pupil ratio and daily one-to-one tutor contact provided a quality of attention rarely experienced by this group. The Summer 2024 Puzzle Club was oversubscribed,. participants were offered progression into the advanced '8riBht Sparks, strand. Parents reported children continuing puzzle-solving at home, discussing strategies with famSly members. Specific learning gaps were identified le.8. multiplying by three. plural rules) that can be addressed with simple targeted teaching. Former partlcipants and schools remain in contact, askin8 about futu clubs indicator of lasting impact. a strong
surrey lifelong learning partnership KEY STATISTICS 30 children reached - 20 children attended the extended Summer 2024 club and 10 the intensive E35ter 2025 club 87% attendance rate 80% average puzzle score Iwith tutor sUPPOrtI 90% partleipants e1Ible for free school mea15 Personalised end-of-progrAmme recognition and £10 gift tokens i55ued to every participant CLIENT FEEDBACK "We didn't thlnk she'd get over her anxiety about getting things wrong, but the way the tutors odopted to her. tsnd never mode herfeel like she wasfviling WLYS omazingl A year on she's attending school ond doing better thon we ever expected." "He storted Puzzle Cltsb locking confidente and came home excited, tolking ubotst puzzles and osking for hAS own dictionory. They made itfeel likefun, not SCh(lOrk ond that made oll the difference." "My daughter went bock to schoolshorper than when she left it- she dicln't lose the leorning over the summer the woy she us(Jully does. The daily puzzles become p(Jrt of our routine."
surrey lifelong learning partnership THE MULTIPLY PROJECT The intention of Multiply wa5 to increase the levels of functSon31 numeracy in the adult population and enable adults to achieve a formal qualification, which will support them into employment, progression in a job or work towards further study. It was estimated th3t 9 million working-a8e adults in England have low basic skills In literacy or numeracy. These skills are key to gupportinE life chances and demonstrated the need for an accessible and dedicated programme to help adults improve their numeracy skills and confidence in everyday work and home like. Across the three years of the programme. we provided 3 flexible learning environment consistin8 of an onllne learning portal, dedicatecj one-to-one support, group learning sessions and an opportunity through Open Awards for participants to achieve a Level I functional skills award in Mathematics. Multiply gave participants the opportunity to learn at their own pace, identify gaps in their knowledge and bulld a tailDr action p13n to help them move fonvard. KEY STATISTICS During the final year- April 2024 to March 2025.. 20 partlclpants commenced on the programme 3 successfully completed the Open Awards Level i exam in our Hubs. Once the project was completed, we provided a detailed final èvaluation and impact report for Surrey County Council. They acknowledged and praised our efforts and results. We successfully achieved our targets and learnt how to manage a flexible learning delivery pro8ramme for the local community. Fundingfvr The Multiply Project ceosed on 31" M(7rch 2025. Case Study Candidate J was a registered candidate with our Epsom Hub. He had been oLit of work for some time after experiencing a period of depression/3nxiety and this had badly affected hls conf idence and willingness to look for a job. After several unsuccessful 3pplications, Candidate J received some counselling one-to-one sessions in the Hub and realised th?t he needed to improve his skills. He was comfortable with IT. However, he recognised that he had struggled with numbers since schoc)Idays. After attending several of the gr04Jp sessions in Epsom. he enrolled onto Multiply in lune 2024. After successfully CQTnpleting several online modules, our internal Multiply assessors and tutors arranged two mock Foundation level i Mathematics Paper exams. After completion and review, our assessors reported that Candidate J was ready to take the paper- based Level l exam. He tix)k the exam in Epsom and, in January 2025, received his confirmation certificate. Later, he informed Surrey LLP that he had gained employment, expressing his gratitude for the opportunity to once again study for an accredited qualification.
surrey lifelong. learning partnership CLIENT FEEDBACK "Overall. an enjoyoblE experience...not how Ipreviously sow Moths1° "I neverknew the importance of hoving muth5 in everydoy life. Its something l olwoys tookfor gmnted or avoided. Now I con see how much it hos helped with thing5 1 do every doy. "It's so good to be L7ble to Use whot I've leornt in recil life. Things thut used tofeel duunting. like working out bills or budgeting, nowfeel m(Jnageable. Ifeel a lot difftrent obout myself and wh(3t l am able to dol" io
surrey lifelong learning partnership MUSIC HARMONY Music Harmony.. Transforming Lives Through Music Overall, it's estlmated about l in 4 of us in England will experience a mental health problem at some point each year Imind, 20241. The Cost of poor ment31 health is calculated at £300 billion 6 year in England Imind, 20241. Music Harmony extended its reach into the Epsom & Ewell Hub, delivering 3n 8-week programme designed to support individuals experiencing ment21 health challenges, low confidencè, and social isolation. The programme offers a welcoming, judgement.free environment where porticipants explore music through group improvisation, instrument discovery. and open discussion about music's effect on mood. As the group has continued to develop and perform tOEether. a genuine sense of commuriity has taken shape, with participants growing in conf idence, becoming more attuned to one another. and building a supportive environment through shared music31 experience. To measure impaet on wellbeing, participants completed an evaluation questionnairè at the starr ènd close of every session. KEY STATISTICS In Epsom & Ewell, 8-week programme IFebruary 2025- MBrch 20251 9 participants attended at least one sesslon out of the 8 sesslons delivered, with 4 partlclpants attending 4 sesslons or more. 7 of 9 of particlpants scored a meanlngful positlve change, this is based on the first session to the125t session they attended. Of the 2 thot did not, ottended only I session. Case Study B has faced significant mental he21th challenges and has been OLJt of work for an extended period. Despite this, she has maintained a PDSltive outlook and remained open to new experiences. Already enjoyin8 singing with a local choir, B was curious when she heard about Music Harmony's first session in Epsom, though was nervous about the thought of having to sing in front of a new group or playing unfamiliar instruments. Over several weeks, B gradually grew in confidence, becoming more invofved in group activities. In milestone moment, she shared a song she had written herself, which became the basis of an entire session. The group encouraged her to sing her own lyrics while other5 played and improvised around her. li
surrey lifelong learning partnership This highlights the power of muslc to irnprove wellbeing, build confidence and foster community spirit, in a space where self-expression 15 celebrated. As a result in her increased confidence. she h2S since found part-time woik that enables her to mix with other people. CLIENT FEEDBACK "Whut I love most is thefreedom to explore music without rules orpressure. Playing together (7S O group, we've creoted Somethng really speoic71. It's been tronsforrnativefor my wellbeing. "Such o relaxed ond welcomin9 5piJce. It's beenfvn pljying instruments I never ima9ined I could L7nd hove met some brilliont people.- "Music Harmony has helged mefind o Confiden that I didn't know I had, ond the sessions have given me something to lookforward to every week." 12
surrey lifelong learning partnership MOLE VALLEY EMPLOYMENT AND SKILLS HUB The Mole Valley Hub IMV Hub) is established in the Swan Centre, Leatherhead, and continues to attract many residents who are seeking assistance with learning, training Bctivities, advice on finding employment, wellbeing, and English as a second Langu3ge IESQLI courses. Our one-to-one approach supporting partlClP3nts with confidence bui5ding, inteNiew & IT £killg and training activities has gained praise and support from Mole Valley District Council. Alongside this. we continue to work closely with local referral service5 and partnerships to enrich the support we offer to our community. To increase our 'tailored' and conversation31 approach, in July 2025, we created two confidential meeting rooms in the Hub which ?Ilowed for private conversations between parricipants and support services. Our participants feel safe arnd listened to. Our outreach service5 and community-based activitie5 were enhanced with weekly visit5 to the Harvest Community Church in Dorking and job fairs. HIGHLIGHTS A cèreers advice training event held by a local employer. CGI A two-day training course on Business Admlnistration Attending the Ashcombe School Career Fail Continuing support on the Multiply Foundation Mathematic qualification, delivered via afi online portal. KEY STATISTICS 212 partldpants supported 576 training Outcomes 64 local participants obtained employment 36 Food Voucher5 issued for the year 15 work eXperIen or volunteerfng placements. Case Study A visited the Hub two months ago. His confidence appeared exceptionally low. He had been worklng as 8 despatch driver but became redundant at short notice. This came as a shock. Eager to improve learnin8 about IT and tryingto find a new role, he attended the first few sessions with an Employment and Skills Advisor. As 3 Clarion resident in the MDle Valley, we made him aware of our partnership with Clarion Futures (Charity arm of Clarion Housing) and the offer of free online IT courses, and specialised one-to-one support with our IT Digital Skills Buddy. He accepted the offer of 5rx free IT training session. Ovèr the following weeks, his confidence and belief in himself Improved. Where. in the past, he was unwilling to apply for new roles, he now understood the nature of 'tr3nsferable skills, and how he could showcase this in an interview with an organisètion. This also meant improved life skills to help 13
surrey lifelong learning partnership navi8ate the change in his circumstances. This was something he was struggling with the m05t and was zffetting his confidence in his own resilience and coping skills. A few weeks later, A came into the MV Hub for his usual IT training session with the Digital 8uddy. He confirmed that he had been successful in obtaining a drivingjob and would be starting in a couple of weeks. The MV Hub team Offered him congratulations, and he expressed thanks for support in recovering from the shock of redundancy and being out of work for a period for the first time ip. his career. CLIENT FEEDBACK "SO good to know this is here- Ifeel softr ond thut someone hos my bock. I don'tfeel thot often. All the support has been wonderful. I don't know whot I would do withoutyou" "It wos ¢7 reJlpleo5ure meeting you this morning. Thank youfvr toking the time to explain more about the Ski115 & Employment Hub ond the valuable work you und your teom do." "Th(7nk you very muchfor reviewing my CV ondfor sharing such helpfvl advice regarding the interview. I really Jppreciote the structured tips, especially around preporing examples using? the STAR method nd researching the orgoni511tion'5 values." YOUTH PROJE.. MOLE VALLEY HUB The Mole Valley Hub Youth Project supports youn8 people a8ed 18 to 24 across Mole Valley and surrounding areas, in line with SLLP'S mission of enabling people to learn, grow and move forward with confidence. The project provides personalised careers advice and guidance, helping young adults develop self. awareness, build skills and make informed decisions about their futures. Support includes action planning, careers assessmenls, Cl development, inteNiew prep3ration 2nd confidence building. At a time when NEtt (Not in Education, Employment or Training) numbers are rising nationally, and many young people are navigatin8 complex transitions from care, èducatlon or periods of unemployment, access to tailored guidance is more important than ever. The Hub offers 8 safe. supportive space where young people can reflect, develop employability skills and build the resilience needed to take their next steps. Funded by the DWP, the project is outcomes-focused, with a strong emphasis on supporting young people into sustainable employment. Securing work is not just a contractual requirement,. it is central to improving long-term life chances, f Inancial independence and wellbeing. 14
surrey lifelong learning partnership The Hub supports youn8 adults to explore employment, tranIng and volunteerlng opportunities. Connections are created through.. SLLP Careers Fairs Direct eng38ement with local employers Settor-based Work Academy Programmes ISWAPSI in partnership with the lobcentre Collaboration with partner agencies including Clarion Futures and Epsom and Ewell Employment Hub HIGHLIGHTS Industry Irisight sessions with Atkins and SUEZ, offering young peop5e exposure to lar8e global businesses and key employment sectors. A successful interna5 Work experience placement wlthln SLLP. An information day and tour at an iniern8tional ITnech company. Enrolment of several young people onto Functional Skills courses, with one achieving Level 2 in Maths. Mental health and wellbeing workshops delivered for young adults Staying at Amber FoLJndation. Sessions on Mènaging Stress and Anxiety and journaling for Wellbeing. Workshop5 focused on "Skills Employers Want," strengthening work-readiness. These artivities reflect SLLP'S ethos of learning throLigh experience, building confidence and equipping young people with practical tools for life and work. KEY STATISTICS The prolect has already achieved its annual job outcome target, with five months of the contract remaining. To date, 45 youn8 people have moved Into employment. 15
surrey lifelong learning partnership Referrals are recewed from DWP work coaches, walk-ins and partner organlsations. The strength of these relationships ensures that young people most at risk of long-term disengagerrjent are able to access timely support. Case Study A recent care leaver who had been on Unlversal Credit for over 18 months, came to the Hub feeling uncert2In and d15engaged. He had previously struggled with attendance and discontinued another employment programme. Through regularly attending appointments at the Hub, he built confidence and consistency. His sessions would focus on self-awareness, reflettion and identifying personal strengths. When a warehouse opportunity with Oliver Bonas was shared. he felt ready to apply. Having developed his interéiew skills with support from the Hub, he approached the inteNiew with confidence and was offered the job on the spot. Si8nifitsntly, he contatted the Hub immediately after receiving the offer to share the news and express his gratitude. He Is now starting a warehouse positlon, marking an important step towards stabillty and independence. CLIENT FEEDBACK 'Good vibesfrom this Service. Reolly seems positive ond lookingfvnvurd to more oppointments.. "ThoTnk youfor the help with the CV, getting me started and tolking thing5 through. This reolly helped me with the direction of my job seorch.- "Afterfeeling lostfvr50 long, Ifinally knew whot I was working towards. The support helped me understand my own strengths, ond when the opportunity come, I was reodyfor it.. 16
surrey lifelong learning partnership DIGITAL BUDDIES Digital Buddies continues to be essential in assisting partlcipant5 in attaining the necessary digital skills to participate fully in modern life. From learning communications, to accessing online seNices, to everyday interfacing. Digital competency is now 3 core life skill that carries through to applying for jobs and into employment itself. This empowers participants not only in their work life but also their personal life. P3rticip3nts have worked through personalised learning journeys to build foundational digital confidence and practical capability. Topics have spanned password and account management, smartphone and laptop setup, email and cloud storage. accessing government services, and safe online communication. For employment-seekers and online learners, digital office skills such as using word processors, spreAdsheets, and email have been particularly valuable. KEY STATISTICS Digltal Buddies continues to be well subscribed and is into its second year of funding support from Clarion Futures. Sessions are run by our tutor Max. From August 2024- July 2025 outcomes included.. 373 one-to-one se55ions have been delivered 50 partlcSpants have benefitted from one or more session. The overall impact has been a measurable increase in participants, confidence, security, 2nd independence Dnline. Participants report that they feel capable of completing digital tasks that to them used to be intimidating or imposslble. Case Study W came to the pro8r3mme with access to only a smartphone 3nd limited digital skills. Her progress demonstrates the impact of targeted digital support. A key area of development wos security awarene55. W set up 3 lock screen PIN, created a Samsung account with a recovery email, and began using a password manager to store and encrypt her credentials securely. She replicated this approach across her Google 3ccount, significantly reducing her vulnerability to scams and unauthorised acces5. W also made meaningful gains in organisation and productivity, streamllning her device bv reorganising apps. consolidating settings, and ensuring she always locks her home screen when she's not using her device to prevent accidental changes. She migrated her contacts to Google Contacts for cloud backup and improved her email manègernent by disabling Focused Inbox in Outlook. 17
surrey lifelong learning partnership Her growing confidence was evident in the practical steps she took independently- logging intojob search platforms including Indeèd, uplaading her Th, and configuring her device to suit her daily needs. W progressed from relying on the most basic phone functions to m3naging a broad range of digital needs with confidence. She 15 now well-placed to continue her job search and further explore the tools available to her. CLIENT FEEDBACK "Ifeel much more confident managing my digit<Jl life. Hoving everything organised ond 5ofe online gives me reol peoce of mind. Thank you for helping me moke sense of it all." "Stortingfrom zero wos daunting, but now technologyfeelg like something thot helps me, not something that scores me." "Without Digitol 8uddies, I'dstillftel cut offfrom so mony services ondopporlunities.. 18
surrey lifelong learning partnership Epsom &Ewell nut3 Erry-&.Tr & -. EPSOM & EWELL HUB The Epsom & Ewell Hub Hub continues to provide a welcoming, community-based space where residents can access learning, advice and employment support. Central to its work is a rnission to re- engage people with learning, PBrticu13rly those who may have missed out on education or training earlier in life. Through personalised guidance, confidence-building activities and tailored learning opportunities, participants are supported to identify their 5trengihs, develop new skills and progress towards meaningful goals. The Hub work5 closely with local partners, training providers and employers to remove barriers to participation and ensure individuals feel 5UPPOrted in è safe and accessible environment. HIGHLIGHTS Regular and successfully hosted Job Falrs,. with over 100 job seekers attending Dur September Fair. The introduction of 3 Confidence Skills programme. A new Digital Buddy progr3mme helping participants build the essential digital skills required for modern employment. KEY StATISTICS A targeted recruitment campaign with local employer Oliver Bonos resulted in 11 lob outcomes, and August proved the rnost succe55fLII summer period to date with 17 job outcomes, demonstrating the sustained need of our support services. Throughout this year, outcome5 included.. 574 participants sUPPOrted 689 training oUtcoff$, 88 lob outcomes 19 work experience or volunteering plaMents. 19
surrey lifelong learning partnership Generating soclal Impact l rEd Dpltss wp•ing ThiF mglhod ¥gw and pDnc•figur•&on MtVit•& a mdikdvaWthn)ugh n5b0Ughtd Th888PMtÈSpr¢wdbd byEpsw& . Wt9TpawpIDYM r 10911nopwt[$thgl b7VO¥•conftrQand12r4. Pelweer 2022-2025. lolal Investment at. £ 480,000 £4,320,000 vII1ÈSIdevets InnLffiGe InLIU Thismgan5 th8t 9very£1 Invo th Ep&om & EM £1 adal Impècl. £9 24.6% £1.1)63.680 5% £Z16.000 Ewm b Ewell Between 2022 and 2025, a £480.0(K) investment in Hub services generated £4,320,000 in soclal value a return of E9 for every £1 invested, reflecting the Hub's tangible impact on employment, skills, and community wellbeing across the Epsom & Ewell Borough. Case Study L approached the Hub seeking support with her career change. She started with our CV Workshop, where She learnt how to revise and simplify her CV, removing distracting visuals, and highlighting skills and experience. Through a series of one-to-one appointments, L explored her aspirations with her advisor, u51n8 tools to identify and selT-assess her own skills. L discovered that she was keen to find roles in sales and finance. This helped her to target her CV and job searches to these roles specifically. L was offered an interview and begap) interview preparations with her advisor. who helped her with confidence and building struttured responses. After her first Stage interview, L returned for further interview support. In preparation for the second stage and to further improve her delivery, we conducted an Al interview, which flagged her frequent use of filler words, which was a useful Insight that she applied effectively at her interview. L called the following week to say she had successfijlly gained employment within the Sales and Finance team for C4E. She thanked us for all our help in her employment journey and for working throuÉh barriers that she had been unaware of when previously going for interviews. She is ecstatic to have found a job after a period of not working and the impact this was havin8 on her wellbeing. 20
surrey lifelong learning partnership CLIENT FEEDBACK honk youfor all the support Jndguidance you've provided durlng my job hunting, it's been o very hard timeforme but. your help reolly means a lot" Yhonk you so much, my CV is everything I wanted, I didn't know you did so much herel" ou ore omazing, thank you l The questions really helped ond I couldn't believe thot I monuged to get the job.. 21
surrey lifelong, learning partnership WorllL WORKWELL Workwell is a joint initiative delivered by Surrey County Council partnership with local health, wellbeing, employment and skills providers. The service aims to support Surrey residents with health Issues andlor di$3bilities, start, stay or return to employment. The programme addresses a critical gap for individuals whose health. whether a permanent condition Dr a temporary barrier, prevents them from acce55in8 or su5talning employment. Many people face compounding disadvantages, which can negatively affect confidence. skills ènd professional identity and without structured support, the cytle is difficult to break. Workwell is underpinned by a multidisciplinary team approach, bringing together Physical Health Trainers, Wellbeing Practitioners and Skills and Employment Advisors, to collectively consider the holistic needs of each individual to address mental and physical health. alongside practical employment support. Surrey Lifelon8 Learning Partnership delivery focuses on two elements of support.. Community Coaches in Epsom & Ewell and Gulldford equipping individuals with personalised plans and referring them to a multidisclplinary team coverin& wellbeing, physical and skills employment 5UPPOrt. Skills Employment Advisors b35ed across Surrey providing practical 8uidance on job applications, intefview techniques, Skill development, and reasonable workplace adju5tmentS. HIGHLIGHTS Attendance at a meeting at the House of Lords to discuss another program that could complement WorkWell- Breaking Barriers, through Surrey More and Different. 22
surrey lifelong learning partnership KEY STATISTICS Referr315 for the Epsom and Ewell team increased from 11 in the init131 test quarter to more than four times that in the second quarter. promptin8 a target increase from 42 to 60 per quarter, which is consistently achieved. 186 Community Coach referrals (live and closed cases) 399 Skills Employment Advlsor Team referrals (live and closed cases) Since January 2025.. 30 indivlduals have secured meaningful employment 100 have moved closer to work, Case Study P approached Workwell with multiple medical conditions that had prevented him from continuing in his role and meant leaving the job he loved. This heavily affected hi5 self*steem and wellbeing, while he also felt unsupported by the current systems around him. His Workwell Community Coach, who subsequently referred him to a Skills Employment Advisor ISEAI worked closely together to ensure P felt supported. They listened and understood his Current challenges. helped him to reframe his mindset and encouraged him to identify the transferable skills pVioUSlY gained. P was taught how to carry out focused job searches and find worlc that would be more sustainable moving forward. As a result, he successfully secured a new position at a golf club, with reasonable adjustments in place to accornmodate his health needs. He is now 3ble to fulfil a customer-facing role without the physical demands of his previou5 job. Alongside this, he has embraced mentoring less experienced staff members, giving him great satisfaction. He has discovered the importance of supportive environment and now feels he can contribute and feel valued every day. This new purpose has had a positive impact on his mental health. CLIENT FEEDBACK.. "I thought losing my job meant105ing everything, but Workwell hos helped me see thtjt my skills still have reol volue. I'vefound a newpurpose, ondfor thefir5t time in o long time, Ifeel like I can contribute to something meoningful and be volued ogain. hunk youfor listenffng to me todoy. I reullyfelt heord and have now experienced how leorning husn't finishedfor me.. "l um honestly not sure what I would hove done without Workwell. Thonk youl" 23
surrey lifelong,. learning partnership 111 waltoncliarity LOWER GREEN AND WALTON COMMUNITY SUPPORT PROJE The Lower Green and Walton Community Support Projett aims to support residents experiencing social inequality and personal challenges, with a focus on usin8 learning as a pathway to greater stability, confidence and improved life outcomes. Delivered by Surrey Lifelong Learning Partnership with funding from Walton Charity, this project uses learning and personal development as a pathway to greater stability and improved life outcomes for residents in recognised areas of deprivation in Lower Green and Walton. The project acknowledges that people can only begin the journey ol change once their basic needs are met. Many residents arrive overwhelmed by f inanci31 crisis, hoLJslng pressures andlor social isolation and until those irnmediate pressures are eased, meaningful learning cannot take root. The project therefore works in two stages.. first stabilising clrcumstances, then opening the door tD skills, conPidence and longer-term progress. Through personalised advice, practical support and partnership working. the project helps individuals move out of crisis mode and begin to focus on their future. By working alongside participants to ideitify solutions and realistic next steps, the service enables residents to rebuild confidence and regain control of their circumstances. Delivery has taken place through the Lower Green Advice Café, a welcoming, mLJlti-agency Hub developed with local support services to provide consistent one-to-one practical support covering benefit application5, debt management and crisis intervention. Group workshops regularly take place focusing on budgeting and cost of livin8, helping individu315 strengthen their financial capability and resilience. HIGHLIGHTS Client5 typically attended between two and four sessions, with many returning for ongoing Euidance. The Advice Worker has become a trusted and recognised presence within the communitv, helping residents feel safe seeking support and engaging with learning opportunities. KEY STATISTICS 100 advi arKI learnlng appointments to 42 Elmbrldge residents 51 adu$ and 59 children benefiting through direct and indirett support 19 successful benefrt applications 25 debt Snterventions or repayment plans 21 cases of emotional wellbelng SUPPOrt 12 referrals to speciallst servi5 Over £21,000 in financial galns secured for residents, helping to reduce immediate financial pressures and enablin8 individu31s to engage more effectively in learning and planning for the future. 5 clients movin8 into employment, tralnlng or volunteerin8 OPPOrtunthes, demonstrating how 5tabilisinE personal circumstances can enable individuals to take positive steps forward. 24
surrey lifelong learning partnership Case Study C was supported followin8 a relalion5hip bre8kdown and rising livin8 Costs. Learnin8-focused interventions included 3 benefits Check, budgeting support, council tax asslstance, social tariffs, and access to cheaper energy provider5. This enabled C to st3bilise her finances and build confidence in managing her household. Flnancial 8aln: £l,iJ(KJ. F sought 5UPPOrt after leaving her partner an(J experiencing financial hardship. She received budgeting guidance, benefit5 5UPPOrt, and a referral to training. With improved stability and confidence, F progressed into learning and is now studying at Sutton Colle8e. Flnancial gain: £1,500. 25
5urrey lifelong learning partnership PROJECT BIKE PROJECT- LEARNING THROUGH PRACTICAL SKILLS The Bike Project provides practical. work-ba5ed learning opportunities that support young people and adults to develop technical skills, confidence. and positive attitudes towards learning. Through cycle maintenance trainin8. volunteering and apprenticeships, the project offers an accessible pathway into vocational learning for individuals who may have struggled in tradition31 education settings. The Bike Project oper3tes out of three locations acr055 Surrey.. Guildford College. Brooklands College and the newly opened Lockwood Community Hub. At the workshop in GLJildford College, Surrey Lifelong Learning Partnership received Surrey County Council funding to support three apprenticeships, providing structured workplace education and training for young people. The workshop algo benefits from volunteer support, with volunteers contributing skills and mentorship th3t enrich tne learning environment, while finding renewed purpose and community connertion themsèlves. The Brooklands 61ke Project ha5 been operating for approximately three years and provides a smaller. supportive learning envlronment aligned with the Guildford Workshop model. Its primary aim is to support vulnerable yDun8 adults by offering a practlcal, skllls-based alternative to tradltlonal learning pathways. The workshop provides a safe and welcoming space where particip3nts can develop prattic31 skills while building confidence and engagement with learning. Activities include.. Alternative learning provision through hand5-on cycle mechanics training Work expèrience opportunitiès for school leavers Practical support for participants completing the Duke of Edinburgh Award Volunteering opportunities that encourage lifelon8 learning and community participation The project is partly 5UStained through bicycle servicing and repair to the public, alongside the refurbishment and resale of donated bicycles. These donated bikes provide valuable learning resources, allowing participants to gain real-world experience in mechanics, teamwork, customer interaction and problem-solving. Over the past year, the workshop has seen increased servicing and repair activity. It has supported young adults from Edge Consultancy in Woking, the SEND 8roup at 8rooklands College. While, created opportunities for 2pprenti£es from Guildford to develop their Skills through additional workshop experience. 26
surrey lifelong learning partnership Lockwood Communit Hub The Lockwood Community Hub in Sly*ield, Guildford is the project's newest development, secured during the reporting period. Designed for young people aged 14-18 facing barriers to mainstream education. Ten- week courses will be delivered here across three terms each year, combining practical cycle mechanics with literacy, numeracy and work experience. At least 24 students are expected annually, with local schtso15 already making referrals. Case Study G, a 14.year-old who had been out of school for almost a year. He found it difficult to relate to people his own age and was referred to the Bike Project by Edge Community and Employment in Wokin8. We eased him into the workshop 8ently, bringing him in at a quiet time. This allowed him time to find his feet with the tools and then Slowly learn the process of stripping back bikes. Within weeks he had moved from stripping bikes to building them. As a result, he built a bike for himself and started riding it to the workshop from home. Eight weeks on, G works confidently in a busy workshop environment, actively helping newer leaners who are in a similar position to where he once was. A huge positive is that he has recently returned to school. His confidence has grown enormously, and he has found something practical that resonates with him and giving him the motivation to return to school and work towards going to college to study mechanics. CLIENT FEEDBACK Volunteering ot the Bike Projectfor the last 10 years hos helped me let7rn obout cycle maintenonce and develop new 5ki115 in afriendly (Ind Supportive environment. At the some time I have been able to help other5 leorn by possing on the knowledge I have 90ined while volunteering. In uddition to these pr(7Cticol benefits. volunteering ot the 8ike Project ha5 helped to provide a boltsnced ond structured lifestyle. "I retired5 yeors ugo and was looking forflexible volunteer opportunitie5 thus I could give something back to the locol community, keep my grey motter L7Ctive whilst meeting new people ond learning new skills. The Bike Project hos certoinly ticked oll these boxe5". "tvy husband w05 sod to see his beloved Ribble (bike) go bijt leftfeeling genuinely content knowing it Was on its way to someone who would truly enjay it. The whole concepr of giving blkes o new purpose und the difference thot mijkes to people in the communiry is so heortenin it s highly commendoble." 27
surrey lifelong learning parrnership THE ETHOS PROJECT The ETHOS project supports people who are unemployed or working fewer than 16 hour5 a week and are at risk of or are homelessness, helping them to 5tabilise their circumstances and move forward into work. training or education. Delivered in partnership wlth Epsom & Ewell and Tanclridge councils and Town ènd Country Houging, ETHOS reaches people at the sharpest edge of disadvantage and walks alongside them as they rebuild. ETHOS provides personalised, one-ttrone support by appointment, working with individuals at their own pace and unique situation. Support covers the full journey into employment.. creating effective Cvs, searching and applying for job5, identifying suitable courses or training and preparing for interviews. Beyond the practical. each appointment is an opportunity to rebuild confidence and self-belief in people where both may have been signific3ntly depleted. KEY STATISITICS 40 new re8lstratlon5 122 one-to-one appolntments dellvered, refletting sustained, personalised en8agement rather than one-off interventions 6 partlelpants gained employment 14 partlclpants accessed accredited or non-accredited tralnlng 2 parti¢ipants moved into volunteerlng Case Study S caffle to ETHOS via Workwell feeling frustrated and undervalued in his pub job. As a neurodiverse individual, he faced poor employer understandin& unstable hours and mountin8 mental heahh pressures. Despite this, he remained determined to find a better path without falling back onto benefits. Together we built a tallored action plan, Starting with his CV. Reframing his experience to highlight the transferable ski115 he had acquired through hi5 hospitality experience. This shifted his motivation and sèlf-belief, leading him to proactively re3ch out to employers. with interview offers soon following. An opportunity arose outside of his usual field. We worked together to prepare, focusing on how to present his career progression, how to discuss his neurodiversity confidently and how to use the STAR method to structure his answers for the interview. He went into the Interview feellng nervous but well prepared. 28
surrey lifelong learning partnership He was offered the job on the spot. HIS lov was palpablel For the first time. S felt genuinely seen, by an employer and by 8 Support service that had taken the time to understand him Hnd 15 extremely excited about his new chapter. CLIENT FEEDBACK "I truly upprEClt7te your professionalism Dnd the time token to hwhlight my strengths. I hove leornt SO much, und it has mode oll the difference to how15ee myself what I con achieve. Thonk you for teoching me how to improve my tspprooch to job opplicotions. I feel so much more confident going forward. "I come in feeling like I hL7d nothNng to offer. You helped me to feel and believe that I wos worth employing. That s notsomething l expected to find.. 29
surrey lifelong learning partnership FINANCIAL REVIEW Financial Position Th15 has been a strong financial year for the charity. At £734,000, income for the year was 45% higher than in the previous year. Furthermore. the account5 for 2024-25 show an unrestricted surplus of £107,000 at the year-end. Unrestricted income was largely m3de up of 3 combination of Bike Project sales income, rental income and secured new service contracts for which payments generated were linked to targets achieved. Level of Reserves During the year staffing levels have continued to rige. With these greater liabilities and the uncertainties re5ating to future funding due to the re-organi53tion of local government, the increase in reserves to circa £185,000 is to be welcomed and will support SLLP'S future sustainability in challengin8 times. ReseThe5 policy SLLP needs to hold reserves to: Provide an appropriate level Df working cèpital o Allow for the development of new IrTritlatives Provlde aBainst any significani drop-in short-term fundlng. o If necessary, to Close the charity down in a controlled way, meetinE all currently known The charity has used its own unrestritted funds to support projects and the nature of some of the projects involves an element of tradinE which Is more financially risky. The trLJStees may also wish to temporarily fund projects or continue to fund projects where grant5 have ceased or been substantially reduced, to avoid a stOP-Start approach. Reserves need to be held to provide for these possibilities. Management accounts are monitored and reviewed quarterly at Board meetings to ensure that this level of resenies is maintained, and that If there should be any impact on reservÈ5 3ppropri3te 3ttion Is taken to addre this. The Reserves Policy is similarly reviewed on a regular basis. As noted above the current level of reserves now stands at £185,000. The Board has agreed that this is sufficient to meet obligations.
surrey lifelong learning partnership It is recognised that some projects have required a net invèstment from 5LLP. We are working hard to ensure that costs are covered and additional Income to address any funding gaps is secured. Bounce Back Loan The balance of the £50,0 Bounce Back Busines5 Loan sètured from HSBC now stands at £SOOO. This had been useful in protecting the charity against any unforeseen cashf1ow problems which might have arisen and had proved beneficièl when there had been delays to income payments. Risk Management A register of the major risks to which the Charity is exposed is maintained 2nd reviewed to ensure that Systems and procedures are in place to manage those risks and that appropriate insurances are sn place. Principal risks and mitigating f3Ctors include.. Loss of key staff Could cause loss of contact5 and knowledge, impact on staff rnotivation and uncertainty amongst key partners. 11 Succession planning in place. 21 Staff and stakeholders informed personally in a timely manner 31 Truste involvement in recruitment. 41 Outgoing CEO willing to act on consultancy b2SIS. Mismanagement of the closing of contracts Late ending of staff contracts itnpacts on reserves. Reputational damage and negative Impact on staff morale. Avoidable loss of talent. 11 Develop clear exit plans for projects and staff. 21 Seek professional advice from Peninsula regarding any staff chan8es. 31 Utllise senior leadership team lor effective management and compliance. Impart of Review of Local Government Review Idevolutionl Funding 50urces reduced. Venues provided in kind lost. Loss of intelligence and influence. 11 Project leaders to take on role of increasing enBa8ement with key stakeholders withln local councils 21 Establish now contacts within all local councils, actively promoting SLLP services. 41 Increase visibility through social media channels, 51 Investigate alternative sources of funding. 61 Attend Council presentations on plans and timelines. 71 Seek involvement in new Neighbourhood Boards and Shadow Councils. Pension The charity continLJes to operate a money purchase staff pension scheme Ithe People's Pension) set up in April 2016. The charity does not have any significant pension Ilabilities. 31
surrey lifelong learning partnership Acknowledgements We are grateful to the many p3rtner organisatlons ènd fundlng organisations who have supported our work. Activate Learning Gulldford Phllanthropy kl Surrey Supported Employment Fund Surrey Young Person's Funds Surrey Care Trust Community Action 5urrey Surrey County Counctl Surrey Your Fund Tandridge District Council The Wisley FDundètion The Good Things Foundation Universlty of Surrey Voluntary Actiori Elmbridge Voluntsry Action SoLrth-We5t Walton Charlty Weyfleld School Work Stre55 Solution5 Woking Borough Council Awards for All 18h 5herrif Youth Fund Brooklands College JJ'5 Arts Academy C15r Eber Kington Jobcentre Plu5 Coast to Capital Local councillors CornmLsnity Foundation Surrev London Learning Consortium Clarion Futures Mole Valley Disirict Council crc Europe.cc>m Ltd Oakleaf Enterprise Department of Work & Pen510D5 P A Housing Elmbridge 8orough Council Riverview Children's Centre Epsom & Ewell Boiaugh Council Rosebery Htsusing Ep50m Surestart Children's Centre South-west Trains European Social Fund Surrey Police Evans Cycles Surrey Coalition of Disabled People Guildford Borough Council (Aspire) The Poyle Charity With special thanks to. Walton Charity for providing funding and support to develop the Bike project and to promote literacy skills. waltoncharity {)r) Ihame,. Surrey County Council for funding the Multiply project to help develop mathematical skills and for providing Warm Hub funding. SURREY IOLINTV Community Foundation Surrey for supporting community learning projects in Park Barn develop 5kil15, promote employment and comb3t poverty. Community Foundatlon for Surrey Epsom & Ewell Borough Council for supporting the Epsom & Ewell Employment & Skills Hub EWELL Mole Valley Distritt Council for supporting the Mole Valley Employment & Skills Hub Molevalley DWP for supporting our Employment & Skills Hubs Department for Work & Pensions 32
surrey lifelong learning partnership With special thanks.. To the following partner5 for supponing the ETH05 project. through funéin& facilitating referrals to the project and attending quartefly meetings to review progress and develop plans. •• Town & Country •+¢ Housing Pabof¥Knip Tandridge Distric'l Cc)uiJcil 33
surrey lifelong learning partnership FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS Identify and seek to 5UPPOrt 'untapped audiences Expand the mental health resources available to 5UPPOrt both staff and clients. Add A Younger Age Group to 'Lifelong Learnlng" Provide teachlng skills for early years, parents o Offersupport for youth groups 11-17 to help them develop social skills and confidence. Identify opportunities for volunteering and introduce a volunteer management System. Improve markeling across all SLLP platforms Isocial medial and deliver a coherent message and appoint ambassadors for key SLLP projects. Review government policy and intentions so that we are alive to new opportunities. Capitalise on relationships with employers and lever in fundin8 and support. Develop a strategy for the longer-term sustairi8bility of SLLP. Increase the profitability of the Bike Project and capit21ise on its green credentials. Structure Governance and Management Svrrey Lifelong Learning Partnership was established 2000 and registered as a charity on 6 September 2011. It is a company limited by guarantee and has articles of association developed from the Charity Commission's Model Articles of Association in which the Trustees are responsible for appointing nèw Trustees. The Trustees ère provided with bespoke training to support them in undertaking their role as Trustees. The Board has delegated day-ttrday rnanagement of the Charity to the Chief Executive. However. a system of governance is in place and calendar of Board agenda items has been created to ensure that Trustees maintain proper overyight and control of operations and keep under vieW 311 matters required in order to comply with Charity Commission rules. Staff remuneration ig reviewed annually by Trustees. Staff roles have been benchmarked to ensure that salaries are matched appropriately to roles and responsibilities. The Trustee5 have considered the guidance published by the Charity Commission with regard to public benefit and the Charity. The Trustees have reviewed and confirmed the Charity's objectwes. No other extemal bodies are entitled to appoint Trustee5. 34
surrey lifelong learning partnership Ind•pend•nt Examln•r's R•port lo Iho Irvsl••s of Svvr•y Ulelong Learnlng Partn•tshlp Independènt •xamlner'¥ reporf to th• trustees of Surrey Ilt•long Learning Poklner5hlp {'the Compony,) I report to the charity Irvstees on my exominolion ol the accounts ol the Compony Iiy the year ended 31 July 2025. Responslblmlw and ba$15 of report As the choritys tiuslees of the Compony lond 0150 iti direclorg lor the pwp05eg ol compony lowl you are rgsponsible lor Ihe preparation ol th¢ accounts in occordance with Ihe requirements ol the Compofties Act 20061.the XQ6 Act'l. Hoving 50ti5fied mysell that the occounls ol ihe Compony ore not required to be audited vnder Porl 16 01 the 2006 Act ond ore eligible lty independ8nl examinotion. I rep1 in respect of my examinalion ol your chorily'5 occounls os corrbed ovt under Section 145 of th& Charities Act 2011 I'tho l Act'l. In carying out my exominolion I hcFV8 followed the Directlons given by the Charity Commission Under Section 145151 Ibl of the 2011 Act. Ind*pend•nt examln•Y's slal•menl Since your chaiify'5 grosi income exceeded £250.0ffl your exominer musl be a member ol o lisled body. I can onlirm that l om qualified to Ljndertoke tho examlnatlon becovso l om o rnember gf the Associotion ol Chaitered Certified Accountants. which is one of the listed bodles. I hove completed my exarninution. I confirm that no motters hove come to my ottentlon in conn8clion wlth the $xominalion giving me cause lo believe.. accounting records wwe not kept in respect ol the Company as requ¥ed by Section 386 of Ihe 2(K)6 Act., 01 the accounts do not accord wqth those records.. or th8 account5 do not compw wilh thtr accovnting reqvirement5 01 So¢tion 396 of the 2QK16 Act other thon any r&quireTn6nt that the account5 give a true and fair view which is not a mamer corLsidered as port of an independent exomination.. or the occtyJnts hove not been prepared in accordance with the m&thod5 and princlples of th8 Stolement of Recommended Praclic6 lor accounting ond r6POrting by choritie5 lopplicoble lo charities prepang their occount5 in occord(Jnce with the Financiol Reporting Slondard applicoble in the UK ond Ropvbllc ol Irelond IFRS 10211. I hove no concems ond hove come acr055 no other Motte in conn8¢trn with the examination to whh ottgntion Should be drcwn in this report in order to fjnable o proper under5tonéing ol the accoun15 to be reached. Emmo FOar The ASSOC10tn gf Chartered Certified Accounlonts CSL Partnership knmiled Unil 4D, Lcjnsbury &usine55 Estote loi Li)wei Gvildlord Road Knophill Woking Surrey GU212EP Dole..
surrey lifelong learning partnership Svir•y Ulelong L•arnlng Purtn•rnhlp Slatemènl of Rnanc5al Aellvllles for lh• Year Endèd 31 Jvty 2025 31.7.25 Totol fvnds 31.7.24 Tolol funds Unrestrlcted fund Restricted Ivnds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donotions ond legacies 301.465 433,194 734,659 506.604 other troding activitS Investment income 761 678 591 Sg1 Tolal 302,056 433,194 735250 508,0 EXPENDITURE ON Raising lunds Chtsthable aclivities Choritable 243,973 383,845 637.818 486,460 Total 243.973 363,845 627.818 489.460 NEf INCOME Translers btheen funds 49.349 49,3491 107.432 18.583 12 49,349 N•1 mov•m•nt In fiJndi 107,432 107,432 18,583 RECONCIIIATION OF FUNDS Total Ivncls brought lorword 79.917 79.911 61,328 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 187.343 187.343 79.911 Ihe noles form port ol these Ilnoncial stotements
surrey lifelong learning partnership Svrr•y Lll•ltsng L•¢fnlng Partn•nhlp lulance Sheel 31 July 2025 31.7.2S Total fundi 31.7.24 Total funds Unre51ricled Ivnd RestrScted funds Notes PIXED ASSEtS longible ossels 6.991 6,991 13,495 CURR&IT ASSErs DebtOY5 Cosh at bonk 151,744 159,836 151.744 T59A36 105.034 59.162 311,582 311.$82 164.196 CREDITORS AmovnFs falling due wilhin onè yeor {131,230) (131230) 189.0041 NET CURRENT ASSETS 180,352 780.352 75,1*2 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILrriES 187.343 187.343 88,687 CREDITORS Amount5 folling dve alter more than one yeoi 10 18,7761 NEI ASSETSIILIABILITIES) 187,343 187,343 79.911 FUNDS Unrestrict8d funds 12 187.343 79.911 TOTAL FUNDS 187.343 79.911 The choritable compony is entitled lo exemption from ovdlt vnder Section 477 01 the Cornpanieg Act 2C06 lor tho year ended 31 July 2025, The members have no1 required the compony to obtoin on oJdit ol ils finonclol stotemenls lor Ihe yeor ended 31 July 2025 in accordancè with Seclion 476 ol the Componies Act 20)6. The trustees acknovrtedge Iheir fesponsibilities lor lol 8n5uring Ihot the chariloble company keeps occounling records thot comply wth Sectior 3e6 and 387 01 the Companies Act 2(K)6 and prepuring linonciol statements which give o true and loir view of the ikole ol attairs ol th8 choritoble company a5 al Ihe end ol eoch financial yeaT ond ol 115 surplus or deficit lor gach linanciol year in accordance wilh the requirements of Sections 394 ond 395 ond which otherwise comijy wlh the requirements ol Ihe Componies Act 2006 reloting to finonciol slotèmenls. so far as applicable to the chariloble compony. The nole5 form port ol these linoncial stot&ments 35 contlnved...
surrey lifelong learning partnership Svri•y Ul•k*ng L•ornlnq Path•rthlp Bal(Fnce Sh#d- conllnued 31 Jvly 2025 These ffnancial stolement5 have been prepared in accordance with Ine provislons applicoble to chariloole componies subject to the smoll componi8s iegime. The finoncial stalpments were opproved by the Boord ol Tw51ees and authijised lor issue on . and were signed on it5 behall by: TTU5too The nole5 form parl of these finoncial 5tulemen15
surrey lifelong learning partnership Surr•y Ilf•k•ng L•arnlng Purfn•rshlp Notes to Ihe Flnanclal Stalements for Ihe Yeor Ended 31 Jvty 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of PTeparfng the linoncial $talements The lir.ancial stalem&nts of the Charitab company. which is o public benefit entify under FRS 102. have been prepared in occordonce with the Charities SORP (FR5 I2) 'Accounting ond Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice oppliccsbl8 to chorities prp.poring th8lT accounts in accorQanc& with the Financial Reporting Stondard applicoole in the UK and Republ of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective l Jonv(Yy 20191,. Finonciol Reporting Slondard 1ry2 Tre Financial Reporting Stondord applicable in the UK ond R8p4Jblic of Ireland, ond the Componles Act 2006. The linanciol slotements have baon prepared under the historical cosl convention. Incom• All income Is recognised in the Stolement of Finoncial ActNitie5 once Ihe charity has entiflement to the funds, ti is probable Ihot the income will be receNed and the amovnl con be meo5ur&d refiably. Expendlture Liabilities ore rècogniged os expenditvrè 0$ soon as there 15 0 legol or conslructive obliqation committing the chority to thot 6xpendiluie, it is proboble that o Iransler of economic benelils will be r6quired in selllemenl and the omount of the obligation con be meosuied re[bly. Expenditvre 15 occounled lor on on OCCFua15 b1$ ond hos been cla55ified under heoding5 Ihol aogregole all cost reloted to Ihe cotegory. Wher8 costs cannot be directly ollribvtod to porticular heodings Ihoy hgve been tsllocated to octivities on o basis consistent with the use ol resources. Tonglble ass•l$ Depreciotion 15 provided ot the following annuol rates order to write off each asset ovor its estimaled useful life. Fixtures and fillin95 hAotorvehicl Computer equipment 25% on cost 2$% on cost 33% on cost Taxollon The chtsrity is exempt from corpofQtion tox on its chorilable octivities. Fund ateovnllng Unieslncled lunds con be used In accordanc8 With Iho chorfloble objectives at the discretion of the trustge5. Reslricled funds Con only be used lor partul0r reslricled pvrp05es wilhin the objecls ol the charity. RestrIctiO ¢Y15e when 5pgcified by Ihe donor or when funds roised for pcxlicular restricled pvrp05es. Furth8r 8xplanotion ol the nature and purpose ol each fund is included In the notes lo the linancitsl 51otemonts, Pension costs and othw pos1-rettrem•nl bènellts The choritcsble compony operates o defined conliibulion pension scheme. Contrlbvlions payable t¢ the chariloble company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Rnonciol Activities in the pèriod lo which they relale. 35 continv8d...
surrey lifelong learning partnership Suff•y iW•lon9 L•ornlng Parlnershlp Nol•$ lo Ihe Hnancla5 Slalements - conllnved for Ihe Yeai Endèd Jl Jvty 2025 OTHEII TRADING ACTIVITIES 31.7.25 31.7.24 Other incorne 761 INVESThlENT INCOME 31.725 31.7.24 Depo&t account inl8r8sl 591 678 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) Nel incomellexpenditviel is stolod after chargingllcieditingl". 31.725 31.7.24 Depfociah"on- owned ossets 6.870 8.366 TItUSTEES' REMVNERATION AND OENEFITS There were no Irvstees, r6muneralion or other benefits for the year ended 31 Jvly 2025 nor lor Ihe year ended 31 July 2024. Truitèes, •xpèns•s rhere were no trustees, expenses paid for the yeoi ended 31 July 2025 nor for the year ended 31 Jvly 2024. 36 continued...
surrey lifelong learning partnership COMPARATIVES FOII THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fuiid R8sln¢led funds Total funds INCOME AND EMDOWMENT5 FROM Donolions and legcJci&5 107,260 399.340 506.6 other trading octivilies Inve5tm6nt income 761 678 761 678 Totd 108.699 399,340 508.039 EXPENDITURE ON ROIng funds Churitable aclSvllle$ ChaTltable 118,808 367.648 486,456 Tolal 121.808 367.648 4e9.456 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDmiiiE) Trunslers between fvnds 31.692 31.6921 18.583 31.692 N•t movemenl In lunds 18.583 18, 37 conlinved...
surrey lifelong learning partnership Swrey ilfelong Learnlng Ptsthi•tshlp Notes lo tho Hnanelal Slat•monts . conllnued for Ihe Yeor Ended 31 Jvty 2025 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES . conllnued Unreslncted fund Restr5¢ted funds Total funds RECONCIUATION OF FUNDS Total funds biou9ht fopward 61.328 61,328 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 79.91 79.911 TANGIBLE FIX ASSEIS Fixtures and Motor vehlcle5 Computer equlpment Tolalg COST At l August 2024 Additions 3,434 24.990 42A18 366 71842 366 Al 31 July 20 3,a134 26,990 42.784 73.208 DEPRECIAIION Al l Avgust 2ry24 Chorge l(y yeor 3.434 13.495 6,748 42.478 122 59.347 6.870 At 31 July 2025 3,434 20,243 42.540 6A,217 NEfBOOKVALUE At 31 July 2023 6,747 244 6.991 Al 31 July 2024 13,495 13.495 D&8TORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.7.2S 31.7.24 Trade debtors VAT A¢cru6d income Prepayments 117.490 42.717 1.920 58.772 1.625 32.$08 1.746 ISl.744 105.034 38 contlnued...
surrey lifelong learning partnership sU•Y Iif•iong L•arning Parfn•rshlp No*ès to th¢ Hrhanclal Slot6m•Nt$ . contlnued for Ihe Yeu Ended 31 2025 CREDItORS-. AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.7.25 31.7.24 Bonk loons and overdrafts (see note I I I Trade creditors Sociol secviity ond other taxes VAT other credito Accruals and deleired income 8,779 7.077 5,926 13,264 2,795 93.389 10.291 1.589 7.543 1.105 68.476 131.230 89.004 io. CREDITORS: AMOVNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR 31.7.25 31.7.24 Bank1oons (see nole 111 8.776 LOANS An onaly5is of the maturity ol loon5 is G¥ven below.. 31.725 31.7.24 Amounts folling due within one yeor on demand-. 8anl loons 8.n9 10.291 Amoun15 1011ing behveen one and Iwo years.. Bank1oons - 1-2 yeors 8.776 12. MOVEMENf IN FUNDS Nel Tronsler5 between fund5 movemont in funds Al 31.7.25 Al 1.8.24 Unrestrlcted fvnds General fund 79,911 49,349 187,343 Reslrlcled lunds Park Bom Leorning Centre MV Hub Epsom Youth Skills Hub DWP Multiply Math5 Piojecl Digital 8uddies Piojtscl Musicol Hamony Project Cloiion Futures Wellbeing Space Grant Cost ol Living Support Health & Wellness Project 125 13,099 27,957 4,662 1.082 616 278 1125) (13,099) 127.9S7} (4.862) (1.082) (016) (278) {i.000) 49,349 49,349 TOTALFUNDS 79.911 107,432 187,343 39 continued...
surrey lifelong learning partnership Svff•y ill•lpng L•orn9 Portnewittlp Nole$ lo the Ftnanclal Slalements . contlnved lor th• Y•or End•Jd 31 Juty 2025 12. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- eonMnu•d Nel movement in lund5. ncluded in the obove (ye 05 lollow5'. Incoming resource5 Resources expended Movement in lund5 Unreltrfcted lundi General fund 302.056 (243.973) 58.083 Restrlcl•d Ivnds Pork Burn Learning Cenlre MV Hub Epsom Youth Skills Hub DWP Van Grants Mulkiply Molhs Proj&cl Worm Hub Gronl Digital Buddies Project mu¢01 Hormony Project Gazebo Loptops ond Router New Meeting Pod lor Mole Volley Hub Community Learning Walton and Lower Green Delegoed Learning Fund for Elmbndge Clarion Futures Wellbeing Space Gront Cost ol Living Support Health & Wellness Project 1,250 148,12é 163.238 6.87S 9j.oi I 4,0 10,820 2.5Q) (1.125) {13S,027) {135.281) {6.875) (45,149) 14.(*)O) 19.738) 11.884) {860) 12.814) 15.400) 72S 13.099 27.957 4.862 1,082 2.814 23.$( 1,600 {23.5001 11.6001 14.n21 14,IKIOI 278 1.000 330 433.194 49.349 TOTAL FUNDS 735.250 627 818) 107.432 Compurtrtlvei lor movemenl In lund$ Net movem¢nt in lunds Transfers between funds Al 31.7.24 Al 1.8.23 Unr•slrfct•d fvfids Generol fvnd 61.328 113.1091 31.692 79.911 Ré51rlcled Ivnds Polk Born Leoming Centra Walton Hvb bAV Hub Epsom Youth 5kllls Hub DWP Multiply Moths Project Digitol Buddies Project Pude Club Musicol Hamony Project 583 1.532 12,586 9.545 6,285 771 128 262 15831 11.5321 112.5861 19.5451 16.2851 31.692 31.692 TOTAL PUNDS 61.328 18.583 79.911 continued...
surrey lifelong learning partnership Surr•y LIF•long L•arfilng Parfnèrnhlp Noles lo Hnanclol Slolements - tontlnved for Ihe Yeor Ended 31 Jvty 2025 12. OVEhlEHf IM FUNDS- conllnved Comparative nel movement in funds, included in the above are as ftsllows.. Incoming resources Resources expended Movefnent in Ivnd5 Unrestricted funds Generol fund 108.699 1121.8Q81 113.1091 ft••trleted Ivndl Park Born Leoming Centre Wolton Hvb MV Hub Epsom Youkh Skills Hub OWP Van Gronts Multiply Moths Project Warm Hub Grant Digital Buddies Project Puzzle Club Bike Project Grant Stuage Shed Au%cal Harmony Project 15.4171 121.3681 1137.4261 583 1.532 12.586 9.545 22.9th) 150.012 117,664 6.875 73.125 16.8751 166.8401 15.4001 16,9371 11,6501 15,WOI 6.285 7.708 1,778 771 128 2.878 262 399.340 31.692 TOTAL FUNDS 508.039 489.4561 18.583
surrey lifelong learning partnership SuTh•y LI0n9 l•orning Portnwship Notes t¢ lh¢ Flnuncld Slulèm8nls- contlnued lor Ihe Year Ended 31 Juty 2025 Bik8 Project Grant lor Van - The Wisley Foundalion ond Guildlord Philonlhropy funded the purchase of a von for the Bike Projed for the purpose5 of collecting donaled bikes and delivering locol leorntng SeOn$. 8ik8 Project Gront lor Storage Shed Surrey Your Fund enobled us to erect o bike sloroge focilily ut our site ot Guildford College. A Bike Project Volunteer. Dove Ventress. lent his expertise in erecting the structure. Activote Le(ing permitled us to locole fhis al the college. Epsom & Ewel Youth Employment & Skills Hub - DWP yomded Ivnding lo the end of March 2024 ond, from 151 April 2024. Epsom & Ewell Borougtt Council provided UK Prosperilw Funding 10 5UPPOrt wider Hub aclivitie5. The Ashley Centre piovided the venue in Globol House. Epsom. Mole Volley Youth Project The DWP provided funding to covgr staff costs to Ihe end of March 2023. and lo develop a new Youth Hub from 1st April 2024. Mole Volley District Covncil provided UK Prosperity Funding lo support h4de¥ Hub oclivilies and covered venue costs. Digital 8uddies Clarion fvJlures sponsored Digital Buddy support to help equip digitolly exclvded re5idenls with new skills vio one-lo-one support. Walton Community Leomlng Walton Chorify provided stoff funding which ollowed lor the pyovision ol rivmeracy. literacy. digital and employability skills together with cost of living advice and supporf delivered from Ihe Wolton Foodbonk premises and in the Lower Green Community Cenlre. Pork Born Community Leoming Centre - Gronts by Community Foundation Surrey ond by The Poyle Charity have enabled us to address the nèeds ol those experiencing financial hcwdship. ond ol those needing to d¢velop digital. numero¢y. literacy ond employobility skllls. The Multiply Project - The Deportment ol Education provided Ivnding through Surrey County Council lo provide this scheme which offe[5 moths ¢otJrses lo odu115 and oims lo boost numerocy skills in work and daity life. Mvsicol Homiony Project - A Community Foundation Surrey gror)l is helping u5 to d&tiv8r o project to clients to monoge their menlol health through music. Mental heatth a Significant barrier lor those who are neodin9 lo gain employmenl. Puzzle Clvb Volvntory Ach"on Soulh-vlegt ond Community Foundalion Svrrey funded this pioneering projecl oimed al developing thinknng and leaming 5kn"11s arnong disadvtsntaged children oged 10-12 and help thern to ctstch up. Wam Hub - Surrey Covnly Council und Clarion Fulvres enabled u5 to provide warm hub fociltlio5 for eoneTS in Leolherheod and Park Born. Gozebo . Fvnded by Ihe Your Councillor Community fund (Cllr Clore Curran) that will enable SLLP Its oltend ¢tsmmvnit¥ outdoor events. This has been used lor a cost ol living support loir ond fvrfo eco day5 lo promote the bike project. Laptops ond router - Funded by the Your Councillor Community fund Icllr Fronk Keltyl to enable our digital buddies lo provide equipment ICK leornlro. New hAeeting Pod lor Mole Volley Hub - Fvrnded by the Your Councillor Community lund I Cllrs Clare Hal, Chris Townsend ond Helyn Clackllo ensure clients in MV Hvb Leathèrheod have a privale 5poce where they cannot be overheord. 42
surrey lifelong learning partnership Communily Leainin9 Walton ond lower Green- fundlng from Wollon Charity, Ihis project uges leorn&Yg and personal development as a pothway lo greater staoility ond Improved life outcomes lor residents in recognised orees ol deprivatlon in Lower Green and Walton. Dekgoled Leaming fund lor Elmbridge Funded by Ihe Wollon Charity to provide coue5 10 dlsodvantaged indEviduals engaging with the Walton Community Leaming Project lal Lower Green Community Centre ond The Bridge). Clorion Futures Wellbeing Space Gront- Funded by Clarion Futures to PFovide wellbeing support to the residents ol Mole VOIV. ensuring there 15 a warm space fry them to get help. support ond guidonce to promole wellbeing. Heolth & Wellne55 Project- Funded by th*Y ctsuncllrs Community fund ICItr Steven Mccormickllo provide health ond wellness workshops in the Epsom area. Cost ol Living Support - Elmbridge Borough Council Cost of Livin9 Fund Provid& support and wortshops around household budgeting. debt ond energy bill management. 73. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no re1¢ porty tronsaclions lor the year ended 31 July 2025.
surrey lifelong learning partnership SuTh•y Llf•lonq L•arnlng Partn•fshSp Delalled Slatemenl ol Hnanclal Acllvlmes for lh• Y•ar Ended 31 July 2025 31.7.25 31.7.24 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donotlonj ond l•ggcles Gilts Donotions 734.659 506,600 734,659 506.604 Other tradlng acllvllles Other income 761 Invèstmènt Incom• Deposlt (xccount inteie51 591 678 Ttstal Incomlng reJowe•s 735.250 508.043 EXPENDITURE othèr troding adlvlks Bod clebts 3,(QO Charltqble ocwvlllei Wages Social security Pensions Rates and wataf Light ond heot Telephone P051oge ond stationery Sundries Computer consvmobles onk choiges Project C0515 Recruitment Repairs & renewals Bookkeeping Goidening expenses Subscriptions Venue hire Bike supplies Motor vehleS Computer equipment Bank k)ari interesl 448.503 31,014 6,092 12.749 3.6S7 3,88a 1,070 1.675 2.644 391 78.468 331,972 20.522 4,813 11,716 3.752 1,915 1,368 1.267 473 65,211 3.892 1.125 62 1.571 678 10.817 4,748 122 1,681 994 21 17,774 6.748 1,619 616 615.528 477,060 Th page does nol lorm port of the statutory financial stalemenls
surrey lifelong learning partnership 31.7.25 31.724 Governonce costs Insuronee Accountoncy Legal and professial lees 1947 5,055 4,288 3,068 4.015 2.317 11290 Total resources expended 627,818 489.460 Incom? 107,432 18,583 Thi5 poge does not form port ol the stotvtory fln¢nciol statements