LIVES NOT KNIVES 20/21 11 {(
Reflecting on 2019/2020, nobody could deny it has been a year like no other, with many new challenges and changes forced upon us and with little time for us to embrace them. I am pleased to say we adapted as well as we could to support the young people in our community that needed us most.
Historically our referrals have always been young people at high risk of gang involvement, carrying a knife or already known to the police for offending. Although our programmes, aims and objectives as a charity have not changed, through the pandemic up until today, 95% of young people referred are on free school meals, and 100% of young people face more than 2 of the following, live in poverty, have parents with mental health problems, parents who abuse drugs and alcohol, are in care, suffer from domestic violence or abuse, have undiagnosed mental health or special educational needs and do not enjoy school or attend classes that they don’t understand/feel they achieve in.
In spite of Covid-19 we managed to, continue our work with Youth Endowment Fund and work across 10 schools in Croydon delivering LNK Educate, our in house mentoring programme that works on creating a whole school approach to tackle knife crime. We also kept a close eye on government guidelines and managed to support a number of young people from the LNK Unit, on our LNK Engage programme, providing educational and fun activities as well as warm meals, throughout the lockdowns and all school holidays.
At a time when, collectively, we have never been more aware of the need for charity and community in all of our lives, I am proud to be CEO of Lives Not Knives and have such a wonderful and supportive LNK team as well as amazing trustees.
This report represents my first year in office as Chair of Lives not Knives (LNK), having been elected in February 2020. What a year to commence the role! I am sure we would all agree that it has been unlike any other, and hope that it will not be replicated in our lifetime. I worked with the team at LNK before becoming Chair and was honoured to be appointed. I thoroughly enjoy working with Eliza Rebeiro, CEO, and the Trustees; a group of likeminded people who are enthusiastic about the work of this charity and who ensure effective governance to drive its success.
The new Board attended training in January, delivered by Kate and hosted by Alexandra Umpleby – with thanks. Kate has extensive experience of working with Charities in both funding and management roles and provided a valuable overview of the role of a Trustee and best practice in strong governance. Shortly thereafter, the Covid19 pandemic arrived on UK shores and restricted governance procedures and, for the safety of Trustees, the decision was taken in March to move Board meetings to online rather than in person. This was particularly unfortunate due to the new composition of the Board.
The pandemic also restricted the Charity’s general operations. Several staff were furloughed, and many schools were closed. Those that remained opened faced a myriad of challenges. It continues to be a difficult time for everybody, particularly so for young people. They have experienced disruption in every facet of their lives; learning, friendships, physical activities, and access to support services, all things which can provide an escape from life’s harmful influences and which were so suddenly removed. Young people have witnessed their parents, teachers and caregivers wrestle with fear and uncertainty,financial hardship, and in too many instances, illness and death. These stresses increase the risks of young people witnessing or experiencing higher levels of abuse, the ramifications of which will be evident for years to come. It is estimated that approximately 1.5m children will require new or additional mental health support as a consequence of the crisis which will have a direct effect on attitude and behaviour.
These factors heightened the teams’ passion and tenacity not to allow a pandemic to stand in the way of their important work. To address the unique challenges of the pandemic required ingenuity, creativity, and resilience. They developed risk assessments, adapted their methods of delivery, and demonstrated grit and determination. New team members were recruited and trained, new schools were enrolled, teacher training resources were enhanced, and accessibility improved, technology and branding were upgraded, fundraising packs were created and distributed, disadvantaged children were supported during the summer, and a programme of events for the black lives matter movement delivered. Phenomenal achievements through the toughest of terrains and the Board would like to extend our deepest gratitude and respect to every member of the team. The Board would also like to extend our thanks and appreciation to the former Chair, Mr. James Emtage, who resigned in February, having held the position for 4 years. James steered the Charity through some of its greatest achievements, overseeing the Achievement of record funding levels, thereby facilitating a greater penetration of our services throughout the borough of Croydon. Thanks also to two former
trustees who resigned from their positions this year, Saffron Saunders and Jackie King who were also integral to our growth.
Finally, we would like to extend our sincere thanks to our funders and partners,
without whom our work would not be possible. With a commitment to long-term investment from our funders and the dedication of our to meet the growing needs of young to their lives,
team, we will continue people and make tangible improvements to helping to steer them onto paths to success. Thank you.
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LNK Educate is the principal component of the PREVENTATIVE WORK that we do here at LNK. We work with teachers to deliver resources to primary and secondary school students in an attempt to keep them away from youth crime and violence, as well as 1-1 mentoring students identified as being more vulnerable.
60%
Of the U.K’s prison population were excluded from schools. Also, excluded pupils are four times more likely to grow up in poverty, meaning those excluded generally require the most support.
94k
Of Croydon’s population is under-18, making it the largest . youth population of any London borough
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Knife offences on school premises within the Croydon borough between 2015-2018 ranks the highest out of any London borough, over 30 more offences than the next . highest
We firmly believe that EARLY INTERVENTION IS ESSENTIAL in protecting our next generation and improving these statistics.
Over the past year, LNK have worked with 11 schools in the Croydon borough. We have trained roughly 320 teachers, and delivered resources to over 4300 pupils. Below is a testimony from Louise, who is head of safeguarding at Oasis Academy Ryelands
The children on the programme have definitely benefited from LNK, as they continue to break existing negative patterns that are in place. For example, I have seen an improvement amongst children who refuse to engage or come in to school at all. When working with the children that do display challenging behaviour, they seem to show a low level of empathy. One benefit of the programme is that LNK builds these levels up. Having LNK work with the school strengthens our core message and solidifies in the pupils’ minds the kind of ideals and moral compass that we as a school
try to build. This translates strongly in the classroom where you can see the child has made the effort to change their behaviour and approach others with more empathy. LNK’s mentors reflect a similar community as the ones children are used to which is hugely impactful because they are nearer their age and so can relate to LNK’s staff a lot better. They are not seen as authority as such, and so it is beneficial for working with those who have grown up with little respect for authority. When we think about the types of children we work with, they come from backgrounds where crime is an issue, so their perception of authority is often negative. This means that the messages coming from teachers are not always heard by the pupil but can be very powerful when said by an LNK mentor.
The children’s knowledge of the dangers and gang and youth violence has improved. I have noticed that in previous sessions, the children joked around with the discussion on gangs whereas they now are exploring more real-life situations and wanting answers for them. Having a whole school approach has been beneficial because some children may not need direct intervention at that stage in their life, but if 6-9 months later their personal circumstances change they may need that knowledge. Two children were able to disclose their home situation since the LNK workshop, and the school were not aware about it until that session.
The delivery of resources was very useful and specialised. This allowed the teacher training to be effective as many did not have much knowledge prior to LNK, giving them confidence to tackle those issues when they rise. Having LNK staff around the school has given teachers confidence and continues that whole-school approach. I have no trouble discussing issues with them so that we produce collaborative work that is useful on both ends. All the teachers are happy because the children respond so positively when they are there.
I would love to be working with LNK in the future and it is definitely an initiative that should be in all schools. Other schools will benefit from similar provision, especially primary schools. I believe that the earlier there is intervention, then the earlier positive changes can be brought about. A lot of the children may not be directly involved in knives or gangs themselves, but a lot of them have the exposure and need the tools to avoid and prevent issues like this in the future.
As part of LNK Engage, we run multiple programmes to provide a safe space for children aged 13-17, particularly those from single-parent or low income households, during out of school hours to keep them off the streets.
During the Summer holidays, we run a free six-week programme, providing hot meals and drinks, especially for those children from single-parent or low-income households. There are also daily activities available such as going ice skating or trips to the museum to allow these kids to socialise in a positive way with . people their age. We run similar programmes over half-terms as well
During the school term, we run our youth hub, where the LNK unit is open until 6:30pm from Monday to Friday. We provide mental health support, a place to relax and play videogames, as well as give employment advice.
Despite COVID-19 heavily reducing our capacity over the past year due to social distancing measures, we still managed 114 sign-ups to our different programmes.
“ I feel the programme was good. The team was good and easy to talk and to get hold of. They always kept me in the loop on how the day was going or if one of my children was acting up. It was good also because it took stress off of me knowing that while I was at work they would be in a ” safe space - Mother of a young person who participated in the summer programme
To ensure that all of our youth workers are fully prepared to work with vulnerable young people in schools, we ensure that they complete a variety of training programmes. A testimony of this training is written below by Paul Bogle
When I started at LNK I was initially employed as the social media content creator. Since then, I have started my youth work apprenticeship, so I am now a youth worker alongside the content creating. I got into youth work after going into the office and seeing the day-to-day running of the charity, witnessing first-hand how much of an impact was being made in young people's’ lives. I wanted to also contribute to making a positive impact on the youth.
When I started my apprenticeship, I undertook a variety of training. For example, I partook in sexual health training, which taught me how to have conversations with young people who are sexually active, giving them pointers on how to stay safe, equipping me with the knowledge required to advise them correctly. I was also given mental health training, which has helped me to identify if a young person is suffering from ill mental health. I have also done HR training with Monica, which has helped me to settle into the workplace environment. LNK is my first office job, so this training has shown me how to deal with any discrepancies I may have in a professional manner.
Without doing the training or the apprenticeship, I would not be fully equipped to safeguard children, and I think that I would only have about 10% of what I need to work with a young person effectively. The 90% of what I have learnt at LNK from being around experienced mentors and doing my coursework has given me these abilities. Things such as case studies and witnessing first-hand the development of a young person allows me to see the impact of my work and allows me to analyse and improve in the future. All the training has been enjoyable mainly down to the fact that we can do it as a team, so it can also act as a bonding experience. It also allows for new staff to express their opinions on sensitive matters and ask open questions, which creates a much more comfortable environment to work with them in the future as part of a team.
I have been at LNK for nearly 4 years now, and there is always something new to learn which allows me to constantly develop my skills, which I believe LNK have equipped me with to the best of their ability. From working here, I have been able to look at people differently, such as some friends who perhaps if they had a youth worker in their life, they would have turned out different. It is sad to think that something as small as not having an older, positive role model could make such a large impact on certain people. And perhaps that one piece of advice they missed out on could have been the one that prevented them from making the wrong decision at a point in their life.
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Grants - £418,965
Donations - £65,205
Programme Costs - £327,272
General / Admin - £16,273
Utilities - £5,592
COSTS
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Income increased by £23k compared to the previous year, despite heavy limitations such as not being able to host fundraisers due to COVID.
Costs have increased over £127k compared to the previous year, mainly due to the expansion of the charity by taking on more youth workers to work as mentors on the LNK Educate programme.
There has been a 43% increase in total funds from £315k to £450k, which shows that LNK continues to be in a healthy financial position.
We would like to give a huge thanks to everyone who has donated, supported, or ran some sort of fundraiser which has allowed us to deliver our work to the community successfully
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REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: CE000143 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1153634 Re rt of the Trustees and udited Financial Statemen Year Ended 31 March 2021 Lives Not Knives Maddox & Maddox Limrted 4 Spire Place Wadingham Surrey CR6 9LW
Lives Not Knives Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examin*s Report Statement of Finanual Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Stst8ment8 7 to 13 Delailed Statement of Financial Activrties 14 to 15
Lives Not Knives Re ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 The trustees who are also directots of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006. present their report with the finanrjal statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is conlrolled by ts goveming document. a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Compantes Act 20C6. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Roglstsred Company number CE000143 (England and Wales) Registsred Charlty number 1153634 Règlstered offlco LNK Unit Upper Mall Centrale Shopping Centre Croydon Surrey CRO 1TY Trustses Chris Jellow lappoinled 9.4.20) Monica Bellows Stephanie Larnder Giiselle Brown Kate Newton (appointed 9.4.20) Alexandra Umpleby Company Secretary Independent Examiner Maddox & Maddox Limited 4 Spire Plac8 Warlingham Surrey CR6 9LW Page 1
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 14 December 2021 and signed on its behalf by: Chris Jellow - Trustee Page 2
Inde ndent Examinerfs Re Lives Not Knives rt to the Trustees of Independent examinerfs report to tho trustees of Lives Not Knives ('the Compan) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2021. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accourts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 {Ihe 2006 Act'}. Having satisfied myself that the a¢counts of the Company are not reqUId to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act 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 2011 Act'l. In carrying OLrt my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charily Commission under section 145(5) Ib) of the 2011 Act. Independent examIne$ statement Sincè your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can Gonfimi that l am qualffied to undertake the examination because l am a registered member of FCCA which is one of the listed tKxlies. I have ¢ompleted My examination. I confim that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination givin9 me cause to believe.. accounting records were not kept in SpeCt 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 thal the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.. or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Slatement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 10211. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in conneclion with the examination lo which attention should bè drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Simon Maddox FCCA Maddox & Maddox Limited 4 Spire Place Warlingham Surrey CR6 9LW 14 December 2021 Page 3
Lives Not Knives Statement of Financial Activities forthe Year Ended 31 March 2021 31.3.21 Total funds 31.3.20 Total funds Unrestricted Restricted fund fund Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 65.205 65.205 50,414 Charltable actlvltles Education and life skill development programmes 411,465 418,465 324,705 Other trading activities Investment income 511 511 85,923 250 Total 72,205 411,976 484,181 461,292 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 1,587 Charltsble actlvlties Education and life skill development programmes 16,290 332,847 349,137 219,174 Total 16,290 332,847 349,137 220,761 NET INCOME 55.915 79.129 135,044 240,531 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 178,081 137,182 315,263 74,732 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 233.996 216.311 450 307 315,263 The notes fom part of trEse financial statements Page 4
Lives Not Knives Balance Sheet 31 March 2021 31.3.21 Total fvnds 31.3.20 Total funds Unrestrided Restricted ftjnd fvnd Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 1.310 5,404 6,714 4,308 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 2,160 230.315 2,160 470,348 2,180 319,916 240,033 240,033 232,475 472,508 322,096 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 10 (7.347) (21.568) (28,915) (11 141) NET CURRENT ASSETS 232.686 210.907 443,593 310.955 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 233.996 216,311 450,307 315.263 NET ASSETS 233.996 216311 315 263 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 233,996 216311 178,081 137 182 TOTAL FUNDS 450 307 315 263 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2021. The members have not required the ¢ompany to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge Iheir responsibilrties for (a) ensuring Ihal the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and (b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicab to the charitable company. The notes fonn part ot tPEse financial statements Page 5 continued...
Lives Not Knives Balance Sheet - continued 31 March 2021 These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 14 December 2021 and were signed on its behalf by: Chris Jellow- Trustee The notes fomi part of these financial ststements Page 6
Lives Not Knives Notes to the Financial Slatements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial statements of the Gharitable company. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Stalement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities pparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) (effective 1 January 20191,. Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Finanual Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. and the Companies Act 20C6. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entrtlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amounl can be measured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expendtture as soon as there is a legal or ¢onstructiV8 obligation committing the chanty to that expenditure, it 1$ probable that a transfer of economic benefrts will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Exrenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classffied under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. INhe Costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they hav8 been allocated to activities on a basi8 consistent with the use of resources. Tangible fixèd a888ts Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to vKite off each asset over its estimated useful life. Taxatlon Th8 charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable oty'ectives at Ihe discretion of the Irustses. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specbfied by the donor or when funds are raised for particular reslricled purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is induded in the notes to the financi81 statements. Penslon costs and other post-retlrement benefits The charitable company operates a defined contribLrtion pension scheme. Conlributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to Ihe Statement of Financial Activiti'es in the period to which they relate. Page 7 continued...
Lives Nol Knives Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 31.3.21 31.3.20 Commissioned work Commission Apprenticeship incentive Competition award 84,912 11 500 500 500 511 85,923 INVESTMENT INCOME 31.3.21 31.3.20 Rents recèiv8d 250 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) Net incomel{expenditure) is stated after chargirW{crediting)'. 31.3.21 31.3.20 Depreciation - owned assets 2,971 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no Irustees, remuneration or other ber)efits for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended 31 March 2020. Tru8tses' oxpon8es There were no trustees. expenses paKI for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ènded 31 March 2020. STAFF COSTS The average monthly number of employees durir@ the year was as follows.. 31.3.21 31.3.20 Staff No employees reiVed emoluments in eXsS of £60.000. Page 8 continuèd...
Lives Not Knives Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMEpif OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted Restricted fund fund Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROIA Donations and legacies 50,414 50,414 Charitable activities Education and life skill development programmes 55,705 269,000 324,705 Other trading activities Investment income 85,918 250 85,923 250 Total 192,287 269,005 461,292 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 1,587 Charltable actlvltles Education and life skill development programmes 88,938 131,823 219,174 Total 88,938 131,823 220,761 NET INCOME 103,349 137,182 240,531 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 74,732 74,732 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 178 081 137 182 315263 Page 9 continued...
Lives Nol Knives Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Computer equipment COST At 1 April 2020 Additions 6,504 5,377 At 31 Mah 2021 11,881 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2020 Charge for year 2,196 At 31 March 2021 5,167 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2021 At 31 March 2020 4.308 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.21 31.3.20 Other debtors Prepayments 2,180 10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.21 31.3.20 Social security and other taxes Other creditors Accrued expenses 26,008 958 8,951 30 Page 10 continued...
Lives Not Knives Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 31.3.21 At 1.4.20 Unrestricted funds General fund 178,081 55,915 233,996 Restricted funds Youth Endowment Fund 137,182 79,129 216,311 TOTAL FUNDS 315263 450,307 Net movement in funds, induded in th8 above are as follows: Incoming Resources Movement resourcès expended in funds unrestrict funds General fund 72,205 (16,290) 55,915 Restrlcted funds Youth Endowment Fund 411,976 (332,847) 79,129 TOTAL FUNDS 349 137) Comparatlves for movemènt In funds Net movement in funds At 31.3.20 At 1.4.19 Unrestricted funds General fund 74,732 103,349 178,081 Restricted funds Youth Endowment Fund 137,182 137,182 TOTAL FUNDS 74,732 240,531 315,263 Page 11 continued...
Lives Not Knives Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Comparative net movement in funds. included in the ab)ve are as follows.. Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 192,287 {88.938) 103,349 Restrlcted funds Youth Endowmènt Fund 269.005 (131.823) 137,182 TOTAL FUNDS 220.761) 240 $31 A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: Net movement in funds At 31.3.21 At 1.4.19 Unrestrlcted funds General fund 74,732 159,264 233,996 Restrlcted funds Youth Endowment Fund 216,311 216,311 TOTAL FUNDS 74.732 375 575 450 307 A cuffènt year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the al)ove are as follows: Incoming Resources Movement resourGes expended in funds Unrestrlcted funds General fund 264.492 (105,228) 159,264 Restricted funds Youth Endowment Fund 680.981 (464.670) 216,311 TOTAL FUNDS 945.473 569,898) 375 575 Page 12 continued...
Lives Not Knive5 Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2021. Page 13
Lives Not Knives Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 31.3.21 31.3.20 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacie8 Donations 65,205 50,414 Other tradlng actlvltles Commissioned work Commission Apprenticeship incentive Competition award 84,912 11 500 500 500 511 85,923 Inveslment Income Rents received 250 Charitable actlvllles YEF Grants 380,000 269,000 418.465 324.705 Total Incomlng resources 484.181 461,292 EXPENDITURE Raislng donatlons and legaci08 Fund raising expenses 1,587 Other trading activilles Programme Expenses 10,458 7,736 Charitable actlvllles Wages Social security Pensions Rates and water Insurance Light and heat Telephone Postage and stationery Advertising Carried forward 241,096 17.355 3,795 136,232 7,431 246 655 5,398 1,046 2,494 10 153,512 691 3,873 540 2,021 269.377 This page does not fom part of the statutory financial statements Page 14
Lives Not Knives Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 31.3.21 31.3.20 Charltable activities Brought forward Sundries Consultancy A¢¢ounlancy Professional fees Counselling Website IT and computer costs Subscriptions Travel Cleaning Staff Training Repairs and renewals Uniforms Computer equipment 269,377 473 43,200 153,512 1,346 30,762 4,344 1,885 3,465 2.055 320 1.760 725 4,563 4,446 469 300 2.475 9,022 361 592 488 6,050 747 2,253 338,309 211,279 Support CO8t8 Flnance Bank charges Interest paid 160 288 372 160 Total resources expended 220 761 Net incomè 240 531 This page does not fomi part of the statutory financial statements Page 15
REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: CE000143 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1153634 Re rt of the Trustees and udited Financial Statemen Year Ended 31 March 2021 Lives Not Knives Maddox & Maddox Limrted 4 Spire Place Wadingham Surrey CR6 9LW
Lives Not Knives Contents of the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examin*s Report Statement of Finanual Activities Balance Sheet Notes to the Financial Stst8ment8 7 to 13 Delailed Statement of Financial Activrties 14 to 15
Lives Not Knives Re ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 The trustees who are also directots of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006. present their report with the finanrjal statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2021. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charitie5 preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is conlrolled by ts goveming document. a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Compantes Act 20C6. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Roglstsred Company number CE000143 (England and Wales) Registsred Charlty number 1153634 Règlstered offlco LNK Unit Upper Mall Centrale Shopping Centre Croydon Surrey CRO 1TY Trustses Chris Jellow lappoinled 9.4.20) Monica Bellows Stephanie Larnder Giiselle Brown Kate Newton (appointed 9.4.20) Alexandra Umpleby Company Secretary Independent Examiner Maddox & Maddox Limited 4 Spire Plac8 Warlingham Surrey CR6 9LW Page 1
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 14 December 2021 and signed on its behalf by: Chris Jellow - Trustee Page 2
Inde ndent Examinerfs Re Lives Not Knives rt to the Trustees of Independent examinerfs report to tho trustees of Lives Not Knives ('the Compan) I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2021. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accourts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 {Ihe 2006 Act'}. Having satisfied myself that the a¢counts of the Company are not reqUId to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act 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 2011 Act'l. In carrying OLrt my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charily Commission under section 145(5) Ib) of the 2011 Act. Independent examIne$ statement Sincè your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can Gonfimi that l am qualffied to undertake the examination because l am a registered member of FCCA which is one of the listed tKxlies. I have ¢ompleted My examination. I confim that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination givin9 me cause to believe.. accounting records were not kept in SpeCt 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 thal the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.. or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Slatement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 10211. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in conneclion with the examination lo which attention should bè drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Simon Maddox FCCA Maddox & Maddox Limited 4 Spire Place Warlingham Surrey CR6 9LW 14 December 2021 Page 3
Lives Not Knives Statement of Financial Activities forthe Year Ended 31 March 2021 31.3.21 Total funds 31.3.20 Total funds Unrestricted Restricted fund fund Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 65.205 65.205 50,414 Charltable actlvltles Education and life skill development programmes 411,465 418,465 324,705 Other trading activities Investment income 511 511 85,923 250 Total 72,205 411,976 484,181 461,292 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 1,587 Charltsble actlvlties Education and life skill development programmes 16,290 332,847 349,137 219,174 Total 16,290 332,847 349,137 220,761 NET INCOME 55.915 79.129 135,044 240,531 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 178,081 137,182 315,263 74,732 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 233.996 216.311 450 307 315,263 The notes fom part of trEse financial statements Page 4
Lives Not Knives Balance Sheet 31 March 2021 31.3.21 Total fvnds 31.3.20 Total funds Unrestrided Restricted ftjnd fvnd Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 1.310 5,404 6,714 4,308 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 2,160 230.315 2,160 470,348 2,180 319,916 240,033 240,033 232,475 472,508 322,096 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 10 (7.347) (21.568) (28,915) (11 141) NET CURRENT ASSETS 232.686 210.907 443,593 310.955 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 233.996 216,311 450,307 315.263 NET ASSETS 233.996 216311 315 263 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 233,996 216311 178,081 137 182 TOTAL FUNDS 450 307 315 263 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2021. The members have not required the ¢ompany to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2021 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge Iheir responsibilrties for (a) ensuring Ihal the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and (b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicab to the charitable company. The notes fonn part ot tPEse financial statements Page 5 continued...
Lives Not Knives Balance Sheet - continued 31 March 2021 These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 14 December 2021 and were signed on its behalf by: Chris Jellow- Trustee The notes fomi part of these financial ststements Page 6
Lives Not Knives Notes to the Financial Slatements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial statements of the Gharitable company. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP {FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Stalement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities pparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102) (effective 1 January 20191,. Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Finanual Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. and the Companies Act 20C6. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Income All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the charity has entrtlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amounl can be measured reliably. Expenditure Liabilities are recognised as expendtture as soon as there is a legal or ¢onstructiV8 obligation committing the chanty to that expenditure, it 1$ probable that a transfer of economic benefrts will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Exrenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classffied under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. INhe Costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they hav8 been allocated to activities on a basi8 consistent with the use of resources. Tangible fixèd a888ts Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to vKite off each asset over its estimated useful life. Taxatlon Th8 charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable oty'ectives at Ihe discretion of the Irustses. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specbfied by the donor or when funds are raised for particular reslricled purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is induded in the notes to the financi81 statements. Penslon costs and other post-retlrement benefits The charitable company operates a defined contribLrtion pension scheme. Conlributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to Ihe Statement of Financial Activiti'es in the period to which they relate. Page 7 continued...
Lives Nol Knives Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 31.3.21 31.3.20 Commissioned work Commission Apprenticeship incentive Competition award 84,912 11 500 500 500 511 85,923 INVESTMENT INCOME 31.3.21 31.3.20 Rents recèiv8d 250 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) Net incomel{expenditure) is stated after chargirW{crediting)'. 31.3.21 31.3.20 Depreciation - owned assets 2,971 TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no Irustees, remuneration or other ber)efits for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended 31 March 2020. Tru8tses' oxpon8es There were no trustees. expenses paKI for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ènded 31 March 2020. STAFF COSTS The average monthly number of employees durir@ the year was as follows.. 31.3.21 31.3.20 Staff No employees reiVed emoluments in eXsS of £60.000. Page 8 continuèd...
Lives Not Knives Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMEpif OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted Restricted fund fund Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROIA Donations and legacies 50,414 50,414 Charitable activities Education and life skill development programmes 55,705 269,000 324,705 Other trading activities Investment income 85,918 250 85,923 250 Total 192,287 269,005 461,292 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 1,587 Charltable actlvltles Education and life skill development programmes 88,938 131,823 219,174 Total 88,938 131,823 220,761 NET INCOME 103,349 137,182 240,531 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 74,732 74,732 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 178 081 137 182 315263 Page 9 continued...
Lives Nol Knives Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Computer equipment COST At 1 April 2020 Additions 6,504 5,377 At 31 Mah 2021 11,881 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2020 Charge for year 2,196 At 31 March 2021 5,167 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2021 At 31 March 2020 4.308 DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.21 31.3.20 Other debtors Prepayments 2,180 10. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.21 31.3.20 Social security and other taxes Other creditors Accrued expenses 26,008 958 8,951 30 Page 10 continued...
Lives Not Knives Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 31.3.21 At 1.4.20 Unrestricted funds General fund 178,081 55,915 233,996 Restricted funds Youth Endowment Fund 137,182 79,129 216,311 TOTAL FUNDS 315263 450,307 Net movement in funds, induded in th8 above are as follows: Incoming Resources Movement resourcès expended in funds unrestrict funds General fund 72,205 (16,290) 55,915 Restrlcted funds Youth Endowment Fund 411,976 (332,847) 79,129 TOTAL FUNDS 349 137) Comparatlves for movemènt In funds Net movement in funds At 31.3.20 At 1.4.19 Unrestricted funds General fund 74,732 103,349 178,081 Restricted funds Youth Endowment Fund 137,182 137,182 TOTAL FUNDS 74,732 240,531 315,263 Page 11 continued...
Lives Not Knives Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 11. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continued Comparative net movement in funds. included in the ab)ve are as follows.. Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 192,287 {88.938) 103,349 Restrlcted funds Youth Endowmènt Fund 269.005 (131.823) 137,182 TOTAL FUNDS 220.761) 240 $31 A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: Net movement in funds At 31.3.21 At 1.4.19 Unrestrlcted funds General fund 74,732 159,264 233,996 Restrlcted funds Youth Endowment Fund 216,311 216,311 TOTAL FUNDS 74.732 375 575 450 307 A cuffènt year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined net movement in funds, included in the al)ove are as follows: Incoming Resources Movement resourGes expended in funds Unrestrlcted funds General fund 264.492 (105,228) 159,264 Restricted funds Youth Endowment Fund 680.981 (464.670) 216,311 TOTAL FUNDS 945.473 569,898) 375 575 Page 12 continued...
Lives Not Knive5 Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 12. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2021. Page 13
Lives Not Knives Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 31.3.21 31.3.20 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donations and legacie8 Donations 65,205 50,414 Other tradlng actlvltles Commissioned work Commission Apprenticeship incentive Competition award 84,912 11 500 500 500 511 85,923 Inveslment Income Rents received 250 Charitable actlvllles YEF Grants 380,000 269,000 418.465 324.705 Total Incomlng resources 484.181 461,292 EXPENDITURE Raislng donatlons and legaci08 Fund raising expenses 1,587 Other trading activilles Programme Expenses 10,458 7,736 Charitable actlvllles Wages Social security Pensions Rates and water Insurance Light and heat Telephone Postage and stationery Advertising Carried forward 241,096 17.355 3,795 136,232 7,431 246 655 5,398 1,046 2,494 10 153,512 691 3,873 540 2,021 269.377 This page does not fom part of the statutory financial statements Page 14
Lives Not Knives Detailed Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 31.3.21 31.3.20 Charltable activities Brought forward Sundries Consultancy A¢¢ounlancy Professional fees Counselling Website IT and computer costs Subscriptions Travel Cleaning Staff Training Repairs and renewals Uniforms Computer equipment 269,377 473 43,200 153,512 1,346 30,762 4,344 1,885 3,465 2.055 320 1.760 725 4,563 4,446 469 300 2.475 9,022 361 592 488 6,050 747 2,253 338,309 211,279 Support CO8t8 Flnance Bank charges Interest paid 160 288 372 160 Total resources expended 220 761 Net incomè 240 531 This page does not fomi part of the statutory financial statements Page 15