## YES OUTDOORS # **ANNUAL REPORT 2023-2024** **REGISTERED IN ENGLAND:** 07834284 **REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER:** 1144916 2 ## **TABLE OF CONTENTS** |**A WORD FROM THE CHAIR**|**A WORD FROM THE CHAIR**|**3**| |---|---|---| |**CLIMB MENTORING PROGRAMME**||**4**| |**VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT - MICK**||**5**| |**SUPPORTED BY ARC’TERYX**||**6**| |**CITY & GUILDS ACCREDITED**||**6**| |**HOME WORK CLUB (CASE STUDIES)**||**7**| |**WINTER CARE PACKAGES**||**8**| |**VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR**||**9**| |**EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT**||**9**| |~~|~~||| |**REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS**||**10**| |**REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES**||**11**| |**INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT**||**15**| |**STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES**||**16**| |**BALANCE SHEET**||**17**| |**NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS**||**18**| 3 ## **A WORD FROM THE CHAIR** It is with great pride that I present this year’s accounts for our charity, which continues to support disadvantaged young people across north London. This has been a year of progress and perseverance as we work tirelessly to create opportunities and provide meaningful support to those who need it most. Our CLIMB activity-based mentoring programme remains a cornerstone of our work. The young people thoroughly enjoy the rock-climbing sessions, benefiting greatly from the guidance and encouragement of our volunteer mentors. Rock climbing provides a unique challenge that inspires determination and resilience, raising their aspirations and showing them what they can achieve with focus and effort. The positive impact of the programme extends beyond the climbing wall, as they carry these skills into other aspects of their lives. This year, we have seen incredible outcomes, with participants growing in confidence and selfbelief. We were particularly encouraged by the positive findings of the independent evaluation conducted by Sheffield Hallam University, as part of the Youth Endowment Fund’s Another Chance round. The report, published in March 2024, recognises the programme’s success in engaging young people and supporting meaningful change, reinforcing the value of our approach and the dedication of our volunteer mentors. Another key initiative, our Homework Club, has become an essential resource for many young students. By providing a supportive environment, alongside access to tutoring, we are helping disadvantaged young people overcome barriers to their education and achieve academic success. We continue to deliver our City & Guilds bicycle maintenance programme, enabling young people to gain a recognised qualification and equipping them with valuable skills for the workplace. Similarly, our employment support programme has been instrumental in helping young people secure college placements and new job opportunities, enabling them to take confident steps towards independence. Our winter care package campaign was once again a resounding success, providing vital support to vulnerable residents during the colder months. Each package is a gesture of solidarity, filled with essential items and reminders that they are not alone during challenging times. I would like to extend my gratitude to our staff, volunteers, and Board of Trustees, whose dedication has allowed us to make a positive impact on the lives of disadvantaged young people. We are equally grateful to our partners and donors, whose unwavering support has been crucial in sustaining our programmes and initiatives. Warm regards, ## **REBECCA HERBERT** READ THE FULL REPORT AT YOUTH ENDOWMENT FUND: CHAIR 4 ## **CLIMB MENTORING PROGRAMME** We have been delighted by the response to our 2024 CLIMB programme. Referral partners have been enthusiastic, following the positive impact they have seen in young people who attended our 2023-24 programme, and have a waiting list of young people wanting to gain a place on the programme. We offered a taster session to some year 6 girls who felt they couldn’t wait until next year and they absolutely loved it! This year our special focus has been healthy eating and staying hydrated to improve sporting performance. We now provide water flasks at the beginning of each session and healthy snacks at the end to encourage young people to drink more and eat better whilst exercising. We have also reduced waste by dispensing with disposable cups. We are looking forward to taking participants on an Outward Bound Trip to Wales at the end of March 2025 to consolidate everything they have learnt on the programme. _Our flagship CLIMB programme has been recognised in the local community and beyond. We give children access to rock-climbing, in state-of-the-art facilities and supported by passionate and qualified volunteers._ _We conclude our sessions with a group debriefing, paired with healthy snacks and fruits._ 5 ## YES OUTDOORS ## **VOLUNTEER SPOTLIGHT - MICK** We want to give a shout out to Mick and to celebrate his dedication and enthusiasm for improving the life chances of disadvantaged young people. Mick was our first volunteer and has been volunteering with us for more than 10 years. He is an inspiration to everyone around him, especially new volunteer mentors for whom he is a wonderful role model. He participates in volunteer training providing tips on how to engage and inspire young people and sharing inspiring stories about the positive impact our programmes have had on young people’s lives. He is so committed to improving young peoples’ lives that he works in a local secondary school all day and then comes to volunteer with us in the evening! Mick is an experienced climber and cyclist who is always willing to share his knowledge with the team. He encourages young climbers, pitching his 1:1 support to their individual skills and experience so that they can progress at their own speed and get the best possible outcomes from the programme. 6 ## **SUPPORTED BY ARC’TERYX** As a premium, high-quality brand trusted by climbers, the Arc'teryx name has added a sense of prestige and reliability to our programme, which has helped to attract more volunteers. Many are drawn to the idea of working with a charity that is supported by such a respected brand in the outdoor industry. This partnership has been instrumental in growing not just our programme but also our community of dedicated volunteers. ## **CITY & GUILDS ACCREDITED** YES Outdoors continues to deliver accredited City & Guilds courses in bicycle maintenance, empowering young people with valuable hands-on skills and recognised qualifications. These courses provide a supportive and practical learning environment, helping participants build confidence, discipline, and employability. The programme is part of YES Outdoors’ wider commitment to supporting disadvantaged youth, combining mentoring, outdoor activities, and skill-building to create positive futures and stronger community connections. 7 ## **HOMEWORK CLUB (CASE STUDIES)** **Anna** (anonymous) is in Year 11 and has been regularly attending the Homework Club. We have provided her with individual support in the core subject of English. Through attending the sessions, she has improved her spelling and grammar. She has also practised reading comprehension. She has improved her writing skills and has received support with essay writing. We have provided her with various resources to revise for her GCSE examinations. Anna would like to have a career as a forensic scientist. We have supported her to research the best A Level subjects she would need to take to pursue a career in this area. We have also explored all the different jobs available in this field of work. **Paul** (anonymous) is in Year 11 and has attended the Homework club to study for his GCSE examinations. He is passionate about becoming a professional chef. We supported him by involving him in the planning and preparation of the healthy meal which is provided at the end of each session. He has created shopping lists while keeping within a budget. He has also helped to prepare ingredients and to cook the meal. We have helped him to explore the main steps to becoming a chef. He has researched culinary schools in the local area and attended an open day. He has also been supported to research apprenticeships and college courses. 8 ## **WINTER CARE PACKAGES** WATCH THE VIDEO We involved 35 young people in a make and bake at the Rose Bowl youth centre. They made tree decorations from air drying clay and decorated them with acrylic paint. They also designed and filled Rudolph hot chocolate shots and baked gingerbread biscuits to which they added a personal touch with colourful icing. We also ran an art competition offering a prize to the artist who designed the best image to decorate a mug for each of our winter care packages. In addition to these creations, we sourced and purchased additional Christmas gifts and treats to include in a total of 50 care packages. We handed the care packages out to elderly people in the borough attending a Christmas lunch at Brickworks Community Centre in Islington. The packages contained gloves and a hat, a hot water bottle and cosy socks, Christmas sweets, A home baked Christmas biscuit, a handmade tree decoration, a Rudolph hot chocolate shot, a set of tea towels, a mug featuring the winning artwork from our art competition and a range of other treats. This was our best Winter care initiative to date. There was mutual benefit for both the young people who gained a sense of the joy of creating and giving gifts and the elderly who received a welcome treat, a sense of community and a feeling of Christmas cheer. We are looking forward to running the initiative again in 2024 and will report back next year! 9 ## **VOLUNTEER OF THE YEAR** We’re thrilled to share that our very own founder, Tony Quinn has been named Volunteer of the Year at the Voluntary Action Islington Awards! This well-deserved recognition celebrates Tony’s tireless dedication, passion, and commitment to YES Outdoors and the young people we serve. Tony has gone above and beyond to support, inspire, and empower local youth through outdoor adventure and mentorship. His hard work and unwavering spirit have made a profound impact on our community, and we couldn’t be prouder to see him honoured in this way. ## Congratulations, Tony! **----- Start of picture text -----**
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## **EMPLOYMENT SUPPORT** This year, our Access to Employment project took a significant step forward by introducing a new CV upload tool, allowing young people to directly submit their CVs for personalised feedback and support. This addition has made it easier for participants to connect with opportunities and receive tailored guidance on presenting their skills effectively. By streamlining the process, we aim to empower young people to gain the confidence and tools needed for the job market. This enhancement reflects our commitment to addressing barriers to employment and expanding our resources to make meaningful, practical support accessible to all our young people. **----- Start of picture text -----**
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10 YES OUTDOORS REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 TRUSTEES MrsREHert Mr G Monagban MrDSSmith Mr C F Adarns MBE MrA MWBarnes REGISTERED OFFICE Volunlary Action Islington 2IXJA Pentonville Road Kings Cross London Nl 9JP REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER 07834284 (England and Wal¢s) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1144916 INDEPENDE1￿ EXAMINER TC Group Park House 2￿ Drake Street Rochdal¢ Lancashir¢ OL16 IPJ 11 YES oufDOORS (RECISTERED NUMBER: 07834284) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 The trustees who are also direcior5 of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2(X)6, present their rep￿rt with ihc financial slatemenls of the charity for the year ended 30 November 2024. The trU￿¢¢S have adopied the provision5 of Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5'. Statement of Recommended Prnclice applicable to charitie5 PTeparing their accounts in accoTdance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (effective l January 2019}. 12 YES OUTDOORS {REGISTERED NUMBER: 07834284) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES ObJe¢tlve$ #nd *lm$ Our aims Engage young people, providing opporlunities that would not Otherwi￿ be open to them. Empower young people with the skills they need to raise their aspirations. This can be through self-confidence or resilience brought about by overcoming challenges whilsi receiving support. Improve levels of accessibility and participation in ou1dL￿ activities for inner-city young people. Provide a safe environment where young people can thriv< develop and have fun. CoDJ)e¢t youn8 people from a diverse rnnge of ethni¢ ba¢kwDds who we b•sed iti diffeTent borou8h$ and enabling ihem io build relationship& experience inclusivity and develop their skills together. This will improve their social cohesion wiihin the community in which they live. Our objectives Develop Skills - Learning to maintain a bicycle or participate in an indoor climbing experience requires perseverance, ¢ommitment, patience. overcoming fear. leamwork and d¢t¢rynination - all ￿5¢￿tIll life-skills for inn¢r-City youn8 people. Broaden Horizons - Take rnor¢ young peopl¢ out of th¢ city to an environm¢nt wh¢re thry ¢•n thrive and ¢h•llenge teTritorial bia$ in 8anB culture today, attimdes can be changed and cross-borough friendskn'ps made. Bre8k Down BaTrim - Many of tk activities by YES Outdoors oul of reach for rnlny young people. Providin8 free or highly subsidi8cd platts will incr¢88¢ participation in th¢5¢ activities foT inn¢T￿lty yoiin8 ￿PIC considcrjbly. Provide Qualificaiions and Support Learnin8 - As a City & Guilds xeredi￿d centre, our young people can gain qualificaiions, improving their CV noticeably. Addilionally. w¢ sUPFKIrt youn8 people io ailcnd our supplcmcntsry educalion41 homcwoTk 5CS5iOJ)S for free at a local community centre. Achieve Positive Change - Young people who are nol en8a8ing in ￿h0O1. ¢raining or emplo￿ne￿I can participate in many of our programmes and benefit from the different approach we use which is a handsryott learnin8 environmenL YES OUTDOORS enables young people to exp)eTience a range of activities and developmcnthl suP￿rt that they would nol usually be ablc lo access. Our pro￿3mMe lisl: Adventure-based Mentoring Proje¢t- This project offers indoor ¢limbin8 WKI bi¢y¢l¢ maintenan¢¢ 8¢s8ions for youn8 people. Plca5c scc pa8¢ 4 kn learn morc. Bicycle Maintenawe ProgTwnme - W¢ have ¢ontinued delivering our popular Bi¢y¢l¢ Maintenttn¢e ¢ourse5 for disadvantaged young people in north London. This Projecl ny)ves around lo differenl housin8 eslales. schools. and PRU'S. lo work wilh Ihe most hard io reach young people. After a minimum of six sessions the young perx)n gets to keep a bike, allowing them to benefit from all posilivcs that brings. We provide lighis. locks and h¢lm¢tsJ City & Guilds Centrc Ststus - We continue to dcliver xcreditcd City & Guilds courses frce of charge on our longer. more in4cpth Bicycle Mainienance course. Plca5c scc p4gc 6 to learn morc. Cycle for Change - W¢ aff mindful of the positive and negative enviromn¢ntal impa¢1 thai our work can have. We giv¢ away hundrcds of bicycles year and recycle our waste. We educale our youn8 people on the impacl our actions have and how lo make better choices lo reduce carknn emissions. Employmeni Support - We conlinue to deliver our Employability Projccl ai thc YMCA north London. Please se¢ pagc 9 to learn more. Homework Club - We continue ￿ deliver our SU¢¢￿fUl Targeted Tuknring and Homework Club. Please sec pagc 7 to learn more. Winter Care Packages . Our statTand volunieers ¢ontiDue ￿ support f(xJd banks in the local Community. Please see page 8 to learn more. 13 YES oimKK)RS (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07834284) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 %L 'OVEMBER 2024 OBJEcrtVES AND ACTtVTfiFS Publlc benefit YES OUTDOORS delivers public benefit to disadvantsged innervcity young people. Programmes have developed from mentoring sessions in 2011 to a series ol Programn￿ that offer a Tange of activities atml supporting disadvanlaged young people according to their level of need. Our overnll mission is to engage inner-city youth that are considered either disadvantaged or 'at risk, of offending or joining a gang. We use challenging 8Ctivitie5 and provide vocational opp)rtunities such as bicycle rnaintenance. climbing and outdoor expeditions. All with a view to increase the motivation and aspiraiions of young people enabling them to build better relationships, become more resilient and develop as individuals to make better life choices. For full and up to dalc information on IK)w YES OLrrD(K)RS dclivcT5 bcncfii and thc range of programmes and evcnls being delivered by the charity, pleu¢ ￿ our website . hiipsJlwww.yesoutdty)rn.org.uk or email us #i info@yesoutdoots.org.uk to rettive OUT annual reporL In shaping our objectives and planning our activities for the year. the Trustees have given consideration to the dutics sel out in seclion 17 {5) of the Charilies Aci 2011 lo have due regard lo public bcnefil and to the Charity Commission Guidance on publi benefit. In particular, the Trustees havc considered how the planna aclivilies will contribute to thc ovcrall aims and objectives thal they have set. FINANCIAL REVIEW FlnAnclal posltlon During Ihe year ihe Charity generalcd a surplus of income ovcr expenditure of £43.660 (2023 - £152.518) which was added to funds brought forward. As al 30 November 2024 the Charity h8AI unreAricted frc¢ reserves amountin8 kn £238,179 {2023 - £186.546) and r¢8tricted funds of £142.760 (2023 - £141,586). Investment pollcy And objeetlv Thc charity's powers ol invtslment are set oul in its MenM)ra￿a￿rn and Articles of Association. The Trustees have considered the most appropriale policy for investing surplus funds aThJ have agreed a mixture of investment and placing such funds in a bank d¢￿slI account rcpre5cnts the mosl suilable and low-risk oplioo given the charity's size and its need for Te%ly access to cash. Reserves pollcy The Trustees aim lo maintain wwestricied reseTres equivaleni to approxima*ly nine months, core oper81ing expenditure and programmc delivery expcnditure. This level is considered sufficient lo ensure thaL in the evcnl of a significant drop in income, thc charily would be ablc lo continue ils key activities while alternative fill￿]ng is sou8hL Golng eon¢ern There are no material uncertainties about the c1w1￿$ ability to ¢ontiniie Is a 80in8 concern. FiryURE PLANS Following the successful groth of YES OutdLWS over Te¢￿At years we continue ￿ focus on the four boroughs with no immediale plans for further geO￿aphICal expansion. Capacity building. moniloTin8 4nd evaluation of existing YES Ouidoors programmes. increasing participan¢s and building ￿latIOnShIpS across the youth scctor continue to bc the focus. STRUCTURE, COVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governlng document The charity is conirolled by its governing docum￿( a deed of trusL and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, &8 defined by the Companies Ac¢ 2(M)6. Org*n15Xtloll*l strurture Th¢ charity 15 ovcrs¢¢n by a Bothl of Trustres who have uliimate responsibility for the governance and strategic direction of the organis8tion. D&y-tO-day management is delegated to the Chief Executive Officer (CEO), who reports directly to the Board. The CEO is supported by a small managemenl leam comprising ihc Opcralions Manager. Programmc Manager. and Financc & Administralion Manager. These managers oversee stsff and volunlcers responsiblc for delivcring menloring programmes. organising ouidoor activity session5. aTKI managing fundraising and administrative functions. Clear lines of reporting and regular Icam mcctings ensure thai the Board is kepl infonned while oFrational mal¢cr5 arc cffertively managed on a daily basis. InductloD and tralnlng of new truJlteJ Truslees are appoinied by resolution of the cxisting Board of Tru￿e¢S. in xcordanc¢ with the charity's governing document. Whcn recruiting ncw truslees. the Board seeks individuals with Tclevant skills and cxpcrience. including backgrounds in safcguarding. youth work. ducation. outdoor education. finance. leg31. and fundraising. This help5 ensure the Board has an appropriate balanc¢ of ex￿rtiSe to guide the chaTitys work. New trustees under80 an indudion process. which includes bricfiDgs on their legal duties and responsibililies, safeguatding. the cbarity's policies and procedures. and the straie8ic plan. On80in8 trainin8 is provided tI￿OUgh regular trusiee developmeni sessions and access ty external governance resources. 14 YES OtrrDOORS (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07834284) REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 STRUCTURE. GOVERNAL%CE AND MANAGEMENT Key m*n*gement rtmuDer*tlon Key management personnel are defined as those individuals WI￿ have authoTity and responsibility for plannin8. directin8, and conlTollin8 the aclivilies of the charity. In this chaTity, this includes the Chief Executive Otri¢eT and the senior management team. The total remuneration paid io kry management personnel during the financial year is £31.826. This report has been prep•red in accord￿re with the provision5 of Part 15 of the CompAnies Ar¢ 2006 r¢latin8 ￿ small ¢ompani¢s. 22ND SEPTEMBER 2025 Approved by order of the board of I￿￿t￿S on.. .. ................... ................... al￿ sI￿￿d on its beha]f by.. REDACTED Mr¥ R E H¢ib¢ii- TtuJl¢¢ 15 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF YES OUTDOORS Independent examinerfs report ¢0 the trustees ofYES Ouidoors {'tbe Company,) I ryrt to th¢ charity tW5t¢¢s on my ¢xamination of th¢ accounts of th¢ Company for thc y¢ar ¢ThtsJ 30 Nov¢mb¢T 2024. Respollsibilities and b￿19 of report As th¢ fjharity's trust¢¢5 of lh¢ Company land also its dir¢¢tors for th¢ purpos¢s of ¢ompany law) you ar¢ r¢sponsibl¢ for th¢ preparaiion of the accowits in xcordance with the requIr￿nts of the Companies Act 2(M)6 (Ihe 2[￿ Acf). Having 5a1i5fied myself ¢hai the *¢ounts of the Company are noi required io be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 A¢t and are eligible for independent examination. I Tel￿ in rtspecl of my examination of your chariiy's accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charitie5 Act 2011 {'the 2011 Acf). In canying out my examination I have followed the Direclions given by the Charity Commission undw Seaion 145(5) (b} of th¢ 2011 A¢1. Independent examlner's ￿*t¢￿tIt Since your chariry's gross income ¢xceeded £250,INX) your examiner musi b¢ a member of a liS￿d body. l ¢gn ¢onfirni that l am qualified io undertake ihe examination bxause l am a A￿lber of the IDslilule ol Clwlered Accountants in En8land and Wales. which 1$ on¢ of ihe lis¢ed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirn) that no matters bave come to my ittention in connection with the examination 8ivin8 me ¢4u5e to believe: accountin8 recoTds were not kept in respect of the Con4>any ￿ required by Section 386 of the 2(￿ Act; or the ac¢ounts do noi a¢¢ord with thos¢ records. or the accounts do not comply with the accouniin8 Tequirements of Scciton 396 of the 2(K16 Aci other than any requirement that the accounts 8ive a truc and fair view which is not a maller conSidu￿ as part of an Inde￿Ident examinalion: or th¢ Accounts hav¢ b¢¢n prepared in a¢¢ordan¢¢ with th¢ m¢ihods And principles of th¢ Ststemeni of R¢¢omm¢nd¢d Practice for accountin8 and reportin8 by charilies (applicable to clwiiies preparin8 their •ccounts in accordance with the Financial Reportin% Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 10211. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examinatiw to which attention should be drnwn in thi5 report in order io enable a prow Und￿s￿ndIng of the accounts lo be rcached. Mr5 V A Hill FCA TC Group Park House 2(Kl Drake Street Rochdale Lancashir¢ OL16 IPJ Date.. A?J91201f........-- 16 STATEMENT OF FLNANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 2024 Total funds 2023 Total funds Restrict￿1 Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donalions and legacies 35J71 200JOO 235,671 390.023 Other trading activities Inv￿lMent income 10,701 10,701 25,369 Totsl 55 200 418392 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 24.71M) 24.71 24.7 Charl¢able actlvitiej Charitable activities 13 174426 187 762 241174 Tot•1 13 199,126 212,462 265 874 NET INCOME 42,486 1,174 43,660 152,518 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 204J67 141J86 345.953 193.435 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 389 613 345 953 Thc notes forni part of these financial statcments YES OUTDOORS (REGISTERED NUMBER: 07834284) 17 BALANCE SHEET 30 NOVEMBER 2024 2024 Tot#A funds 2023 Total funds Unrestrlt￿d RestriC￿d Notes FIXED ASSETS Tongible 8ss¢ts &674 7.665 16J39 27.721 CURRENT ASSETS tkbiors Invcstments Cash ai bank 12 13 1,641 150,OIN) 227 520 1.681 I50.￿0 173266 150,IKIO 135,095 379,161 324,947 CREDITORS Amowits falling due within onc year 14 (5.887) (5,887) (6.715) NET CURRENT A&SETS 23 373 274 318 232 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 141760 389,613 345,953 NET ASSETS 246 389613 345 953 FUNDS Unrcsiricted funds Restricted fund$ 15 246853 204.367 141586 TOTAL FUNDS 389 613 345 953 The charitable company is enlided to ¢xemption from audii under Section 477 of the Companies Act 20(K+ for the yev ended 30 November 2024. The members have not Tequired the company lo obiain an audil of its financial slatements for the year ended 30 November 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Aci 2006. The trustees acknowledge their rtsponsibilities for (a) ensuring Ihat the charitable company keeps accountin8 records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Conwies A 2006 and preparin8 financial statements which wve a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charitable company as al the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for cach f￿anCIal ycar in accordance with the requircmcnts of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requiremen¢s of the Companies Act 2(K)6 relating to financial slatements, so far &8 #pplicable to ihe charitable company. (b) These financial statements have been prepAred in ￿0rdAnce with the provisions a￿lle&b]e to ¢harithble o)mp8ni&8 stsbj￿t ts) the small companies regime. 22ND SEPTEMBER 2025 The financial sthtements were approved by the Board of Tnths and autlK)rised for issue on ...-........................................ and were signed on its behalf by= REDACTED MrA M W Barnes. Tn￿￿e REDACTED Mr5 R E Hcrbcrt - Trustcc The ￿t¢S forn) part of the￿ financial slatements 18 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basfs of preparlng the flnancl•l stAtemeDts The financial statements of the charitable compatty. thi¢h is a public benefil entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accountin8 aNJ R4￿rtIng by Charities.. Ststement of Recomm¢Dded PTarti¢¢ applicabl¢ to ¢hariti¢s prq)aring their accounts in a¢cordanc¢ with th¢ Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) (effedive l January 2019),. Financial Re￿ning Standard 102 The Financial R¢porting Standard appIl￿ble in th¢ UK and Republic of treland. and th¢ Compani¢s Act 2(￿. Thc financial stat¢rnents have been prepared under the bistorical cost convention. Income All income is rccognised in the Ststemenl of Financial Activilics onc¢ thc charity has cnlitlemcni to thc fiumls. il is P￿babIe that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Donations are recognised when the clwity has b¢¢n notified in writing of both the amounl and settlement date. In the evcnl that a donation is subje¢t to wnditions that r¢quirc J l¢vcl of p￿r0￿￿1¢¢ befo￿ the tharity 15 entitl￿ to th¢ funds. the income is dcfcrred and not recognised until eithcr Ihose conditions are fully mel, or the fulfilmenl of those condilions is wholly within the control of the charity and it is probable that those conditions will ￿ fuifillcd in th¢ rqjorting p¢ri(Kl. ExpeDdlture Liabilities are rtcognised &8 expenditure ￿ SLN)n &s there is a legal or cons1n￿tiVe 4)bligation committing the charity to that expenditure. il is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in seltlemenl and the amount of the obligation Can be measured reliably. Ex￿ndItUre is accounied for on an accrua15 b&si5 and h&8 been classified under heading5 thai a88regate all cosi relaied to the category. Wherc costs can￿t be directly attributed io particular headings they havc been Jllocat¢d to Jctiviti¢$ on a b&sis ￿nsiStent with ihc usc of resourc￿. Tanglbk flxed Deprcciation is provided li th¢ following ratrs in order ts) wriie off ¢a¢h asset over its estim*d useful life. Plant and machinery Fixtures and fitlings Molor vehi¢l¢s Computer equipment 25Y• on co81 15 /0 on rethicing balance 25 /• on Teducing balance •TrJ 25% on ¢0# 33QA on cost TAXatloD The charity is cxcmpl from corporation tsx on its charitable 4clivilics. Fund accoundD¥ Unr¢stri¢trd fund5 Can bc used in •¢COTdJntt with the ¢lwitsbl¢ objectives •t the dis¢fftion ofthe tru5te¢s. Restrithed fimds can only be uKd for particul•T ttstrickd purpose5 within thc objects of the clwity. Restrictions 4r1% when specified by the donor or when funds are rnised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature al￿ purw)se of each is included in the notes ts) the fmancial Sthiements. Penslon costs *lld other post-rrtlremtnt beneflts Thc charitable company operdics a dcfincd contribuiion pension stheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension s¢hwne arc Charg￿ to th¢ sw¢m￿l of Finanrial Ad1viti￿ in the pviLKI ￿ which th¢y ￿14*. Government erxttts Governmeni granis are reco￿lSed when there is reasonknle assurance that the company will comply with the conditions att￿hing lo the grant and thc 8ranl will be rettivcd. continued... YES OUTDOORS 19 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 2024 2023 Donations and grdnts Grants 3270 232 401 1,521 388 502 23S 671 390 023 Grants received, in¢luded ill th¢ above, ar¢ &8 follows: 2024 2023 childr￿ in Need Camden Council Cripplcgale Foundaiion Groundwork London Islington Borough Young Camden Foundation Youth Endowment Fund Mayoes Office The London Community Foundation Youth Futures Fund Lawrcncc Atwell Charity The Hcdley Foundation Local Inilialives Fund Annourers and Br￿lers. Gauntlct Tru The Forreslcr Family Trust National Lottery Th¢ Allen Charitsble TNs¢ Ar¢'*ryx Community Cloudesley Ma8dalen Hospital TTr￿1 The Swire Chantable TTr￿t The Goodman Foundation Islington Safer Ncighbourhood Board The Robert Garvon Charitable Trust The Worshipful Company of Horners Makers of Pljying Cards Thc Lcigh Trusl Th¢ Casey Trust Th¢ G051ing Foundation Persula Foundation Joseph Levy Foundation Charlcs S French Charitable T￿￿1 The W O Street Charitable Foundation Charilies Tn￿( Charles Hayward Foundation The Vinlncr5 Foundation 10,000 32.000 10,c 4.500 1.gyjo 335lYJ 10,000 3.5(10 58*86 272277 8,150 15,1 Is,000 10,000 15,lrfXI I,￿0 3.￿0 4.￿0 5.(X)O 9.675 l.(K)O 4.500 3.000 S,0(N) 5,0110 10.000 2,0(Kl 20,000 2,0(Kl 2,890 5,000 3,0(Ml 500 1.000 1,000 5.000 3.000 8.000 3,OiNI 3,OiKI loo 6,775 232 401 388 502 continued... 20 NOTES TO THE FII¥ANCIAL STATEMENTS- tonthiued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 OTHER TRADING AcfiviTIES 2024 2023 Trading income INVESTMEKf INCOME 2024 2023 Current assel investmenl inlcrcs¢ CHARITABLE AcfiviTIES COSTS Suii)ort costs {see notc 6) Direct Cosls Totais C&￿Il#ble taivities 187 762 SUPPORT COSTS Governan¢¢ Clwilable activities NET INCOMFJ(EXPENDITURE) Nel income/(expendilure) is ststed after charginW(CTeditin8): 2024 2023 Depreciation . ovrncd assets TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trusie¢s' remuneniion or other benefits for the year ended 30 November 2024 nor for the year ended 30 November 2023. Trustea, expen There were no trustees, expenses paid for the ycar ended 30 November 2024 nor for the year ended 30 November 2023. STAFF COSTS 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Social security cos Other pension cosls 85.432 2,676 107.108 3.641 112977 Tr average monthly numb¢r of employrfs during th¢ year w&8 as follows: 2024 2023 Management and administration No ernploy¢¢5 rcc¢ived ¢rnolum¢nts in ¢x¢¢5s of£60.(MXI. continued... YES oufDOORS 21 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEI%TS- tontlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVE.MBER 2024 io. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES UDr¢strithed Restrict funds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 21.195 368.828 390.023 Other trading aclivilies Invcstmcnl incomc 22.369 25.369 Total 371828 418 392 EXPENDITURE ON R3i5ing fimds 24,7(Kl 24,7LY) Ch*rltable artlvl¢les Charitable activities 240331 241174 Total 265031 265 874 NET INCOME Trnnsftrs bttwtth fund• 45.721 106.797 152.518 Net mov¢mtnt In funds 44,082 108,436 152,518 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Totsl funds bT()ughi forward 160.284 33.151 193.435 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 141587 345 953 ii. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures Plani and machinery Molor vehicles Compulcr equipment ritliD8S Totsls COST Ai l Dec¢rnber 2023 Additions 37258 1.619 38260 27.112 104349 AI 30 November 2024 37 38 29 io DEPRECIATION Ai l December 2023 Charge for year 23.834 426 179 30,619 21.649 70￿28 13 At 30 November 2024 32 90 NET BOOK VALUE At 30 November 2024 16 AI 30 Novemkn 2023 continu￿... 22 NOTES TO THE FINANCLIL STATEMENTS- continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 12. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 hu d¢btot5 Prepayments 750 891 13. CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS 2024 2023 14. CREDrroRS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE wrrHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2023 Trdde creditors Social security and other thx¢s Other creditors AccTued expenses 99 1,159 609 781 1,827 819 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At .12.23 At 30.11.24 Unresirle¢ed fuDdJ Gcncral fund 21MJ67 42.486 24&853 Reslrlcted fundi Minibus purchase Bicycl¢ Maintcnan¢¢ Social Action Covid Response Employment Support Mentoring Goin8 Greener Cargo electric Bike 7,119 30253 liJ84 328 3.047 87.002 (1,780) 15J89 (3,757) (49) (1,762) (5.641) 26 5J39 45,642 7,627 279 1,285 81 J61 142 760 TOTAL FUNDS 389 613 conlinued... YLS OUTDOORS 23 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- contlnued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - ¢onthiu¢d Net movement in fund4 included in the aiM)ve are as follo In¢omin8 resource$ Mov¢rn¢nt in funds expendal Unr¢strl¢ted fun General fund SS822 (J3J36) 42,486 Reitrl¢t¢d funds Minibus purch&8e Bicycle Maintenance Social Athlon Covid R¢sponse Employment Supi Mcnloring Going Greener Cargo electric Bike (1,780) (30,026) (22,756) (49) (1,762) (141526) (1,780) 1SJ89 (3.757) (49) (1,762) (&641) 45,415 1&999 13S885 200 TOTAL FUNDS 25 212 462) Comparadves for movement ID fuDdJ Net movement in funds Trnnsfern beNcen At .12.22 Ai 30.1123 unre￿rItted fundi General fund 160.284 45.722 (1.639) 204.367 Rejtrlcted funds Minibus purchase Technology Appe41 Bicycl¢ Maint¢n3n¢e Social Action Covid Response Employment Supw1 Mentoring Going Gre¢ner Cargo clectric Bike 9.492 8.459 350 78 386 2.707 (2,373) 110.098) 29,903 11.306 (58) 340 79,(Ki3 7.119 1.639 30.253 11,384 328 3.047 87,￿2 141586 TOTAL FUNDS 193 435 152 518 345 953 ¢ontitiued... 24 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- eontknued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 15. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - conthiued Comparative ncl wM)vcmcnt in fimds. incI￿¢d in thc alM)vc arc as follows: In¢oming Resour¢e$ expended MoveTnent in fi￿(ts Unrestricted funds General fund 46.564 (842) 45,722 RestrletÈd funds Minibus purchase Technology Appeal Bicycle Maintenance Social Action Covid Re5PODse Employmeni Support M¢nioring Going Gre¢ner Cargo ¢iectri¢ Bike (2,373) {10.098) {11,998) (3,844) (58) (15,161) (220.273) (2,373) (10,098) 29,903 11,306 (58) 340 79.1x13 227 41.￿1 15.150 15.501 299.276 371828 265 032 106796 TOTAL FUNDS 418392 265 874) 152518 RESTIUCTED FUNDS Minibus purchase Providing transport for all our various projects and Supp￿ing ¢Jur young peoplc 10 8¢1 lo and from vcnucs. Supportin8 our leam to tskc groups of youn8 pcoplc on rcsidcnlial trips in the ¢(K￿lrySidc. Technology Aw Combating the digitsl divide by providing new arml refirtiished technology to diwlvanlaged people. Bicycle Mainlenancc Providing bicycle maintenance sessions as part of a s¢nKttwed Program￿ to divert young pcoplc away from youth violcncc or oftTending. Social Action Empowering young people, through project4 to tske responsibility for themselves and the community they live in. To provide young people with free aftcr-school education. Covid Response Quickly ad￿ting delivery to support yoiin8 people durin8 the pandemi¢. Employment Support Our thrgeted scheme offered to youn8 pwle who require 1:2:1 siipport lo enable them to secure employment. Menlorin8 Our'CLIMB' projeth thai sees young people $upp>rted thtOU8hout an ￿mie year. Thry undertake a range of challen8in8 a￿1ville$ whilst havin8 an assi8ned mentor who supports them w succeed. Goin8 Greener Car80 electric bike We see ourselves as a climate ￿sitIve organisalion thal has gone ￿yond achieving ne1-￿r0 cthM)n cmissions. The car80 bike allows us lo travel suslainably to our various venues across our inner London boroughs. continued... YES oufDOORS 25 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- ¢ODtknu¢d FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 NOVEMBER 2024 16. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSUR In the year ended 3(hh November 2023 the charity rn￿¢ a of £150.0￿ on MmmeT¢ittl t¢Tms at 60/0 intertst per annum to the sp)use of one of the charity employees.