LIVES
NOT
KNIVES
20/21
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**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 LNK ENGAGE COMMUNITY
SUMMER PROGRAMME FUNDRAISERS
ROADSHOWS
SCHOOL
FUNDRAISERS
A WHOLE
YOUTH HUB COMMUNITY
SCHOOL
EVENTS
APPROACH
1:1 MENTORING
KEEPING AT-RISK YOUTH
TEACHER COHESIVE
OFF THE STREETS
TRAINING & COMMUNITY
AWARENESS
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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
89
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
INCOME
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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
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Approved by order of the board of trustees on 14 December 2021 and signed on its behalf by:
Chris Jellow - Trustee
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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Approved by order of the board of trustees on 14 December 2021 and signed on its behalf by:
Chris Jellow - Trustee
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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
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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
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