2024 Up 'N Away Trustees’ Report
Building Brighter Futures for Young People
Charity number - 1150268 Company number - 08228194
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Message from the Programme Manager
“Up 'N Away began on a bright summer day in 2012... and has now touched over 600 lives.” – Ben Blau, Holiday Programme Manager
From 70 participants in year one to 600 in 2023 Focus on impact, resilience, and empowerment Thank you to funders and volunteers for making this possible
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Structure, Governance & Management
Governed by deed of trust (25 Sept 2012)
Registered company limited by guarantee
Strong risk management and governance framework
Our Mission & Objectives
Empowering disadvantaged youth from BAME communities.
Social, educational, and recreational programmes Supporting out-of-hours activities often out of reach Promoting equality, opportunity, and well-being
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Our 2024 Achievements Activities That Made a Difference
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180 children: Day Camp 230 teens: Sleep Away Camp in Wales 100 children: Daily Breakfast Club 120: Afterschool Homework Club + Dinner New accredited First Aid Course Launching: Woodworking for Well-Being (Aug 2025)
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Summer Holiday Programme ey COPS 2 weeks summer Sports, drama, outdoor Focus on fun, Relief during cost-ofholiday programs, trips, water activities friendship, and living crisis trips & engaging resilience activities
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Sleep Away Camp
230 socially excluded youth aged 14–16 Nature, sport, leadership & personal growth DBS-checked staff & youth leaders Empowered teens with confidence & skills Breakfast & After School Clubs
100+ kids served daily breakfast and education on healthy lifestyles 120+ children in afterschool programme with meals & homework support Increased school performance & well-being
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Vocational Skills & New Programmes
First Aid Course: All participants certified Builds confidence, opens career pathways Coming Soon: Woodworking for WellBeing
120 teens trained in creative and technical skills Focus on mental health & community
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Impact in Real Words Feedback from Families & Children:
"The smile on my son’s face said it all."
"I loved every minute and learned so much!"
"Thank you for my dream holiday."
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Our Reach in Numbers 99% 600+ children supported in 2024 good feedback 280 . 99% positive feedback camp 600+ users 280 day camp users children 6 e~ 2 3 outings 230 residential campers 12 34 amazing volunteers summer days 34 volunteers 6 fabulous coach outings 230 12 unforgettable summer days campers eee 10
Future Plans Expand activities and participant numbers Address growing waiting list ~~> S~~ Oi» Seeking larger premises ~~>~~ Focus on quality and inclusivity ~~>~~ Funding needed to grow impact (> 11
Thank You t o O u r S u p p o r t e r s "You are not just funders—you are storytellers shaping lives."
Our funders make the impossible possible Volunteers and youth leaders are the heart of our programmes Together, we are breaking barriers and building brighter futures
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Up 'N Away
Annual Report and Unaudited Financial Statements Year Ended 30 September 2024
Charity number - 1150268 Company number - 08228194
Building Brighter Futures for Young People
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Company Registration No. 08228194 Charity Registration No. 1150268 UP 'N AWAY ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 14
UP 'N AWAY DIRECTORS / TRUSTEES REPORT YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 The trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and accounts for the year ended 30 September 2024. The fmancial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities, 2019, and applicable UK Accounting Standards and the Charities Act of 2011. Reference and Administrative Details Trustees Mr M Freund Mr J Friedman Mrs Y Domb Company Registration No 08228194 Charity Registration No 1150268 Registered Office l Forburg Road London N16 6HP Independent Examiner Jacob Jakobovits FMAAT Kyver & Dale Consultants Ltd Suite 101, Pride House Shanklin Road London N15 4FB Structure and Ob'ectives The charity is constituted as a company limited by guarantee and is therefore governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 25 September 2012. There are no investment restrictions. The above trustees served throughout the period. The Board has the power to appoint additional trustees, as it considers fit based on personal competence, specialist skills and experience. None of the trustees have any beneficial interest in the charity and did not receive any renumeration. The trustees are involved with in the running of the charity. The objects of the charity are: _ To provide or assist in the provision of facilities in the interests of social welfare for recreation or other leisure time occupation of individuals who have need of such facilities by reason of their age, infirniity or disability, fmancial hardship or social circumstances with the object of improving their conditions of life. To advance the education of young people by providing and assisting in the provision of facilities [not required to be provided by the local education authority] for education. To promote any other exclusively charitable objects and purposes as the trustees see fit, provided that they are regarded as charitable by the law of England and Wales. Develo ments and Activities The trustees consider that the perforniance of the charity this period has been most satisfactory. The trustees have identified the risks to which the charity may be exposed and systems have been established to mitigate these risks. The trustees have had due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission, including public benefit guidance. The developments and activities of this period are stated in the extended Trustee's Report attached.
UP 'N AWAY DIRECTORS / TRUSTEES REPORT- continued YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 During the year, the charity received donations of £178,336 (2023- £210,614) and expensed £212,884 (2023- £185,632) through charitable expendilure and support costs. Reserves Reserves of £27,321 (2023- £61,689) represent the available funds at the year end. The present level of funding is adequate to support the continuation of the charity's activities. Res onsibilities of the Trustees Company Law requires the trustees, who are also directors, to prepare a report and financial statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company at the end of the year. These must be in accordance with applicable law and regulations and in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (UK GAAP). Company law requires that trustees must not approve the fmancial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of its surplus or deficit for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to select suitable accounting policies, and then apply them on a consistent basis, making judgements and estimates that are prudent and reasonable. The trustees must also prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose, with reasonable accuracy at any time, the financial position of the company and to enable them to ensure thal Ihe financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. The truslees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption. Approved on 2910412025 and signed on behalf of the Board of Trustees: Mrs Y Domb Trustee
UP 'N AWAY INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE DIRECTORS / TRUSTEES OF UP 'N AWAY YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Up 'N Away for the year ended 30 September 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet and related notes. Res onsibilities and Basis of Re ort As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for ensuring that the charity complies with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act,) with respect to the preparation of the accounts. The trustees are also responsible for maintaining adequate accounting records. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 201 l Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and the seeking of explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not constitute an audit and, accordingly, I do not express an audit opinion on whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view,. Inde endent Examiner's Statement Following my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe: Accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section _386 of the 2006 Act. or The accounts do not accord with those records; or The accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section .396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or 4. The accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities SORP (FRS 102). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Jakobovits FMAAT ndependent Examiner For Kyver & Dale Consultants Ltd Suite 101, Pride House, Shanklin Road London N15 4FB Date:2910412025
IJP 'N AWAY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Total Funds Notes Income Donations and grants 142,132 36,204 178,336 210,614 Total Income 142,132 36,204 178,336 210,614 Expenditure Expenditure on charitable activities 166,160 46,724 212,884 185,632 Total Expenditure 166,160 46,724 212,884 185,632 Net Income/ expenditure and net movement in funds 24,028 10,520 34,548 24,982 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 37,126 24,743 61,869 36,887 Total funds carried forward 13,098 14,223 27,321 61,869 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. The notes forn] part of these financial statements 18
UP 'N AWAY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 2024 Total Funds Total Funds Notes Fixed Assets Tangible assets 8,813 10,702 Current Assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 52,894 22.-344 75,2_38 6_1,904 25,697 89,601 Creditors Amounts falling due within one year 10 (49,951) (2_3,-300) Net current assets 25,287 Total assets less current liabilities 34,100 77,003 Creditors Amounts falling after more than one year 11 (6,779) (15,-314) Net Assets 61,689 Reconciliation of funds Unrestricted funds Restricted Funds 1_3,098 14,223 37,126 24,743 Total Funds 27,-321 61,869 The directors are satisfied that the charitable company is entitled to exemption from the provisions of the Companies Act 2006 (the Act) relating to the audit of the financial statements for the year by virtue of section 477, and that no member or members have requested an audit pursuant to section 476 of the Act. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for: Ensuring that the company keeps adequate records which comply with section 386 of the Act, and 2. Preparing fmancial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company as at the end of the financial year and of its profit or loss for the financial year in accordance with the requirements of section .393, and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Act relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the company. This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies entitled to the small companies exemption. These financial statements were approved by the board of trustees and authorised for issue on 2910412025.., and are signed on their behalf by: Mrs Y Domb Trustee Company Registration No: 08228194
UP 'N AWAY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 General Information The charity is a private company limited by guarantee without share capital use of 'Limited' exemption, registered in England and a registered charity in England. The registered office is located at l Forburg Road London N16 6HP. Accounting Policies Basis of Accounting The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Charities Act and applicable accounting standards including the SORP (FRS 102) subject to the revaluation of certain fixed assets and the non-provision of depreciation thereon. The presentation currency is sterling. Going Concern The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis as there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue. Incoming Resources All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds. It is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Resources Expended Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Fund Accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted pury)oses. Tangible Assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over the useful economic life of the asset, as follows; Fixtures and fittings: 15 % on reducing balance ///Cont.
IJP 'N AWAY NOTES TO THE ACCOIJNTS - Continued YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 3) Income Unrestricted Restricted Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 Donations and grants 142,132 36,204 178,336 142,1_32 178,336 Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total Funds 2023 Donations and grants 112,918 97,696 210,614 112,918 97,696 210,614 4) Expenditure on charitable activities by aetivity Total Funds 2024 Activities undertaken Support costs Total Funds 202_3 Summer holiday camp programmes, breakfast club, and other skills development programs. Support Costs 205,082 205,082 7,802 212,884 179,820 5,812 185,6_32 7,802 7,802 205,082 2024 Analysis of Support Costs Insurance Bank Interest Other costs Depreciation Governance costs 968 645 2,-380 1,889 1,920 7,802 -100 666 1,157 1,889 1,800 5,812 6) Staff Costs Staff costs have been included under charitable activities as they represent a direct cost in delivering the charity's objectives. The charity employs staff who are directly engaged in providing services, supporting beneficiaries, and carrying out the core activities that further the charity's aims. In line with the Charities SORP (FRS 102). these costs are included within charitable activities as they contribute directly to the provision of services rather than administrative or fundraising functions. The total staff costs and employee benefits for the reporting period are analysed as follows: 2024 Wages and salaries 18,646 The average number of staff during the year was: No employees received benefits in excess of £60,000
UP 'N AWAY NOTES TO THE ACCOIJNTS - continued YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 2024 2023 7) Governanee eosts Independent Examiners fees 1,920 1,800 8) Tangible Assets Fixtures & Fittings Total Cost At O l October 2023 At 30 September 2024 25,215 25,215 25,215 25,215 Depreciation At O l October 2023 Charge for the year At 30 September 2024 14,513 1,889 16,402 14,513 1,889 16,402 Net Book Value At 30 September 2024 At 10 September 2023 8,81_3 10,702 10,702 9) Debtors 2024 2023 Trade debtors 52,050 10) Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Trade creditors Accruals Bank loans and overdrafts 39,051 1,920 8,980 49,951 12,520 1,800 8,980 2_3,-300 11) Creditors: amounts falling after more than one year 2024 2023 Bank loans (falling due between two and five years) 6,779 15,-314 12) Net movement in funds It is the policy of the charity to move restricted funds to unrestricted funds once it has been spent unless there are restricting conditions even after the income has been spent. Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total At 30 September 2023 Incoming resources Expended resources Total funds available for future activities At 30 September 2024 37,126 142,1_32 (166,160) 24,743 36,204 (46,724) 61,869 178,~336 (212,884) 14,22_3
UP'N AWAY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS - continued YEAR ENDED 30 SEPTEMBER 2024 Comparatives for movements in funds; Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Total At 30 September 2022 Incoming resources Expended resources Total funds available for future activities At 30 September 2023 36,887 112,918 (112,679) 36,887 210,614 (185,6_32) 97.696 (72,95_3) -37,126 61,869 13) Related party transactions There were no related party transactions made during the year. 23