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TRUSTEE
ANNUAL
REPORT
2024
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Charity Number: 1153634

LNK ENGAGE

LNK EDUCATE 12

LNK EMPOWER

THANK YOU

CONTACT 16 INFORMATION

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CEO OPENING

TRUSTEE OVERVIEW 5

FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS 6

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT 8

ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

CHARITY NUMBER:

1153634 registered in England and Wales

REGISTERED OFFICE AND OPERATIONAL ADDRESS:

LNK Unit Upper Mall Shopping Centre, Croydon, CR0 1TY

BOARD OF TRUSTEES:

The members of the Council, who are directors under company law, who served during the year and up to the date of this report were as follows:

Monica Beckles (Chair) Kate Newton Chris Jellow (Treasurer)

PRINCIPLE STAFF:

Eliza Rebeiro (CEO) Darren Long (Operations Manager)

BANKERS:

Metro Bank Centrale Shopping Centre, CR0 1TY

CHARTERED CERTIFIED ACCOUNTANTS

Maddox& Maddox 9 Commercial Yard Barnard Castle County Durham DL12 8FE

LETTER FROM THE CEO: ELIZA REBEIRO

Our mission and commitment to engage, educate, and empower young people is the driving force behind our preventative initiatives that all aim for a future where young people are shaped not by fear, but by opportunity.

From our unit in central Croydon, LNK Engage supports the families in Croydon who need us most. Through workshops, community events, and enrichment activities, we provide a safe space for young people to; make friends, foster a sense of belonging, and simply enjoy being a young person.

Our LNK Educate: Schools Programme partners with schools to take a holistic approach to tackle youth violence. By working with the whole school community, we work with teachers, safeguarding leads, pastoral welfare staff and senior leaders to hold safe-guarded discussions in a classroom setting. Ensuring that those affected by youth violence are heard and supported, and those who may be at risk, understand the lasting effects of youth violence; on not just the victim and perpetrator, but families and whole communities.

LNK Empower was designed to equip young people with the tools they need to rise above adversity. They have personally grown with us through the programmes, Engage and Educate. This has empowered them to continue their journey, which involves supporting others. By others, I mean young people from our other programmes. Giving access to the wider community, and expanding their support to other young people who may not have had the opportunity to access our other programmes.

However, it is not the mission or goal that makes our programmes effective, it is the passion and force provided by the people that support us – the trustees, the team and the community. We are proud to employ youth workers, who are still young people themselves, from similar socio-economic background to the young people they mentor. We have a diverse board, with lived experience and an emotional understanding on the effects of knife crime who are the driving force behind our operations, and a supportive annd understanding community. We have been extremely grateful this year to work with community partners who have raised awareness, raised funds, and worked with some of our young people. Without the power of our community we would not be able to support as many people as we do today.

Thank you for being part of this journey.

TRUSTEE OVERVIEW: KATE NEWTON

Over the past year, LNK has worked with cohorts of young people who are more than ever in need of our support and mentoring. The repercussions of the pandemic on young people include loneliness, stress and fear. Many young people have experienced a deterioration in their mental health, caused by further deprivation, poverty, domestic violence and family breakdown. Sadly, against this challenging backdrop, knife crime in London continues at record levels.

We want to thank Eliza, our tireless Chief Executive, for continuing to lead and develop the organisation during these tough times. She and her team of dedicated staff have made an ever-greater impact on the lives of vulnerable young people in Croydon.

The transformational effect of LNK’s mentoring and holistic support on young people is evident to parents, teachers, other agencies, and most importantly to the young people themselves. It is always a delight to meet them during the Engage holiday programmes: to witness their lively energy, their willingness to embrace new opportunities and their evident enjoyment and respect for the LNK mentors.

Our Trustees have continued to give their time and expertise and we wish to acknowledge the considerable work of Chris Jellow on the accounts and other finance issues.

We also extend our continued thanks and appreciation to our funders and partners. Your ongoing support is invaluable and will help us to realise our exciting goals for the coming year.

If you feel passionate about stopping knife crime and supporting vulnerable young people, do get in touch to offer your time and talents, as a Trustee, advisor, ambassador or donor. There is still much to do and we look forward to sharing the outcomes with you in our next report!

FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

INCOME STATEMENT

Our total revenue year ending March 2023 was £156,840.

This was made up of £92,383 in donations. These donations came from personal donors, who gave in different ways. For example, one off or monthly donations via our website, school or community fundraisers, marathons, boxing matches or other sporting events.

An additional £59,800 was awarded in grants, to be spent on Educational programmes - to help the community. Through Charities Aid Foundation, £50,000 was given by an anonymous donor. A further £9,800 was awarded by Awards for All.

£4,657 was received from the Holiday and Food Fund, to support the LNK Engage programme.

OUTGOING STATEMENT

Our total spend, year ending March 2023, was £352,993

The cost of all three programmes came to £310,236. This covered staffing and all associated costs; inclusive of CPD training, counselling, and resources.

A further £25,743 was spent on admin and general costs, including; accountants, professional advice, repairs, renewals and services.

£17,014 was spent on utilities, including; water, telephone, internet and electricity.

TOTAL REVENUE

£157K

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OUTGOINGS
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£353K

TOTAL FUNDS YEAR END

£311K

ACCOUNT REFLECTIONS

20222023

There are significant differences in our accounts this year compared to last. The main differences are as follows:

Our LNK Educate programme pilot study came to an end we did not receive any further funding from the Youth Endowment Fund. LNK reimbursed £92,383 to Youth Endowment Fund, this was an underspend on the finalised budget due to staff being furloughed during the lockdowns in 2020-2021.

Since becoming a charity in 2013, LNK has received discretionary rate relief. However, Croydon Council withdrew Rent Subsidy and Discretionary Rate Relief and asked LNK to pay £8,207 in business rates.

The amount spent on staff wages were reduced by £27,650. This was due to reducing the amount of schools that we deliver LNK Educate.

We spent £3,653 less on staff training due to staff retention, as LNK Mentors already had training and certification.

RESERVED FUNDS 23/24 OPERATING RESERVE

£285K

The purpose of the reserves for LNK is to ensure the stability of the mission, programmes, employment and ongoing operations of the organisation. The reserves also intend to provide a source of internal funds for organisational priorities such as; building repairs and improvements, programme opportunity and capacity building.

Our ‘Reserves Policy’ is implemented in concert with the other governance and financial policies of LNK. The policy is also intended to support the goals and strategies contained in these related policies, and in strategic and operational plans.

£284,700 has been allocated to operationgl reserves in the 2023 - 2024 financial year.

This is the minimum amount to be designated as an annual operating reserve. The amount will be used to maintain ongoing operations for the year.

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KEY POINT
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LNK's strength and passion comes from the dedicated and skilled staffing team. 86% of our total outgoings are spent on staff costs.

EMPLOYEE SPOTLIGHT: JACK PRICE

I knew I wanted to help make a change – but I didn’t know that I would be where I am today.

When I walked into Lives Not Knives with my friend, we envisioned being part of something greater than us. There were so many problems around us – we wanted to know if anyone was tackling them. We wanted to be a part of a community, that cared for and understood the youth. We wanted to share a vision with those that had the same hopes as we did.

We really were young boys who were affected by the things going on around us and we wanted to help. We were sick of seeing our friends get dragged down a path that they didn’t want to go down - but felt they had to. We were tired of feeling hopeless, thinking that we couldn’t do anything. We had enough of seeing people our age losing their life – to their choices, or those of others. We found Lives Not Knives.

When Eliza told me to apply for the Apprentice Youth Worker role I leapt at the chance. I was so excited to start training; gaining the professional knowledge and skills needed to make an impact. I was happy someone took a chance on me. In my first year I quickly learnt how to build a trusting, professional and successful mentoring relationship – with lots of lessons, challenges and blessings on the way. I then learnt how to run holiday programmes, an after-school club, train my colleagues, and most importantly support young people, with their individual and group needs.

The need for Youth Work got greater and so did my passion to help. Eliza said to go for Lead Youth Worker. I leapt. Then Designated Safeguarding Lead. I leapt. To then assisting with the management of Educate, to now Programmes Manager. I saw the difference that the support Lives Not Knives provided and I kept leaping. All the while LNK kept pushing me and kept believing in me; equipping me with all the training, knowledge and opportunities I needed. I am so grateful to have been able to facilitate the change I dreamed of years ago.

I have formally worked with 100’s of young people, supported families and spoke in front of thousands! It isn’t just statistics or numbers. There have been a number of memorable moments. Watching my mentors perform and showcase their talents, being a familiar face in the community, gone to court with a young man, coordinated a Christmas Community Day, taken boys to the gym, and coached basketball games.. I’ve stopped a young man getting stabbed. I’ve been the role model I needed as a young person.

Now today - reflecting on my time spent at LNK and thinking about the future ahead, I am blessed to not only have grown in the professional world, but I am blessed to have grown in the community.

TRAINING RECIEVED

GOOD NEWS STORY

Youth Work LVL3 I worked closely with a young person Counselling Skills LVL2 for 2 years who was deemed the most First Aid vulnerable in the school. He was Mental Health First Aid involved in criminality and gang culture, Domestic Violence Training had been stabbed and had multiple Bereavement Training family members in prison. After our Sexual Health Training time working together, he achieved his Safeguarding Level 1,2,3 dream and goal of playing academyDesignated Safeguarding Lead level football and signed a scholarship Training with a football-focused college. I've also seen many of my old mentees with jobs and bumped into a few at the gym - maturing into the best versions of themselves!

PERSONAL HIGHLIGHT

My favourite day at LNK has to be going to the seaside! Taking the young people to the beach, some of them for their first time, was a memory I'll cherish - I truly believe that we all have to see horizons wider than our own to grow. Being able to help facilitate this was something I'll never forget.

LNK ENGAGE

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WHAT IS LNK ENGAGE?

Our school holiday programme supports up to 25 of the most disadvantaged young people aged 10 - 15. Throughout the school holidays we provide young people with; a hot meal, mentoring, advice, games, activities, experiences, day trips and a safe environment to make new friends. All young people on the programme are referred or ‘signed up’ via our website by their parents/carers.

“My son has a mentor with LNK, and he is always talking about her so when he asked to attend your programme I was open to him joining but was worried to leave him because he is a little shy, him coming to your programme has changed him and he has opened up. more and open to making friends and talks a lot more!! I can’t express enough how important LNK has been for me and my son during the summer, he has been able to have a summer with people who care and take the time with him he has tried other holiday groups and hasn’t enjoyed himself! The team you have is amazing, again thank you and please let me know when the next programme is!”

PARENT

From our website we had between 62 and 98 parents ‘sign up’ for each Engage programme, unfortunately due to funding constraints we only have capacity for 25 young people per day. We offered the programme to parents on a first come first serve basis. On days when we were not taking young people on enrichment activities, we had capacity within the LNK unit for up to 30 young people.

Through our Engage programme we worked with 102 young people, 35 of these young people attended the programme during every school holiday. All 102 young people were eligible for free school meals. We worked with local caterers and provided 1200 hot meals throughout the year. Of the 102, 72% were diagnosed with special education needs, with 60% being diagnosed with ADHD.

On Tuesdays and Thursdays we took young people on trips to Brighton, the funfair, crazy golf, the cinema and bowling. On Wednesdays we held workshops on mental wellbeing and healthy eating, from our Unit. On Fridays we partnered with AWS (Amazon Web Services) who provided a team of volunteers that engaged our young people in sport days, craft days and fun days.

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Following a successful partnership during the summer holidays, LNK partnered with AWS again for a ‘Christmas Giving Day’. Nathan and James from AWS promoted LNK’s work through the office and asked their teams to support the young people we work with by buying them a Christmas present.

As a parent I understand first-hand how important and enjoyable the Christmas period is for children and their families. I was both humbled and grateful for being able to help LNK team to provide support to those that needed it most.

Ending the year by focusing on giving back was the most gratifying and festive things we could have done as a team. But if we thought it was a beneficial event, it was nothing compared to the impact on the young people. Their faces absolutely lit up when they heard about Santa, their enjoyment at sneaking an extra biscuit for their friends who'd forgotten about the dessert table, the paper airplanes and the smiles under the layers of face paint showed where the real value was. For us it's a day that takes planning and a little extra on top of our day to day jobs, but for the people that Lives Not Knives support, if we can make a small difference to their festive period then we are delighted to support. Thank you LNK and all those who came for the day.

VOLUNTEER AMAZON WEB SERVICES

Nathan and James did not stop there, they managed to secure a large donation of festive treats, cupboard staples and everyday essentials from Amazon Fresh to help families in Croydon alleviate the cost of Christmas.

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Servings of Christmas dinner were provided to young people and their parents.

Young people were given a Christmas present of their choosing from AWS staff who personally purchased and wrapped a gift for each young person we mentor.

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Families were supported with festive treats as well as kitchen staples such as rice, pasta, seasonings, cereal canned fish, vegetables, beans and more.

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LNK EDUCATE

WHAT IS LNK EDUCATE?

LNK Educate is a mentoring programme that is delivered by LNK Mentors in Croydon Schools. LNK Management work closely with the schools safeguarding team to identify young people who are at highest risk of school exclusion or already involved in youth crime. These young people are then given weekly 1-2-1 mentoring sessions.

We worked across 4 Croydon schools, 3 Secondary and 1 Primary school, from these schools a total of 78 young people were referred to us for mentoring. We prioritised referrals with young people who were subjected to:

Abuse, Neglect, Mental illness or Domestic Violence in the home
Family/Friends who are currently incarcerated, or involved in gangs and criminality
Unstable low-income and single parents household
Known alcohol or drug abuse
Regular exclusions from school , high levels of truancy or a history of managed moves
Involvement in anti-social behaviour, known to/flagged by the police
Mental health issues: self harm, anxiety and depression

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OF THE 78 REFERRALS:

81% Suffered a traumatic life experience.

77% Were eligible for free school meals.

56% Known to have friends/family involved in gangs of criminal activity.

LNK EDUCATE: CASE STUDY

THE NEED

Child A's behaviour was first raised to a team at a school meeting, regarding safeguarding, special educational needs, attendance and behaviour categories. Child A has a number of difficulties and behavioural problems; struggling to manager their emotions, truanting from lessons, disengaging from learning and found the transition from Primary to Secondary very difficult.

Child A was referred to LNK in September 2021 for weekly 1-1 mentoring sessions as they needed a positive role model whom they could build a positive, trusted relationship with but someone who was not a teacher. The referral met the LNK threshold due to Child A being a student who had experienced a number of adverse childhood experiences, being at risk of possible exclusion, not making progress and anti-social activities within the local community were a cause of concern. They were also identified as a student who was at risk of child exploitation due to looking up to older peers who did not make positive choices and appeared to be seeking a relationship with a male role model.

LNK SUPPORT

Child A had a lack of trust in adults and he initially found it difficult to speak about factors outside of school that were impacting on his well-being and his behaviour in school. LNK allocated Child A a mentor who had played semi-professionalfootball as we knew Child A was passionate about football. Over time his LNK mentor used many strategies to engage Child A with his sessions, these included team building activities, positive praise and Child A’s love of football.

The LNK sessions continued for the whole of Y8 and a positive relationship was building with his mentor and the impact of this support on Child A well-being was evident. Their relationship grew as Child A had learnt that he could share his thoughts and feelings, in a safe space with an adult who was consistently there for him. The mentor used Child A’s love of football as a strategy to hook Child A in and to support Child A to understand the importance of being able to manage his emotions, this was achieved by; expressing the need for discipline, hard work - that he displayed on the pitch, the incorporation of these skills and transferring them into his school and personal life.

Child A had a significant loss and also had to deal with the incarceration of his mum. This hugely impacted his wellbeing and led to his disengagement from school. Returning to school from the summer break his behaviour declined. Child A would have outbursts of anger, leading to situations escalating which result in sanctions. Due to this a mental health referral was made.

It was agreed LNK would continue to support Child A weekly into Y9 and through this difficult period,

Child A was supported by their mentor who encouraged them to talk about their feelings rather than bottling them up.

OUTCOME

The school of Child A operate a scoring system, focusing on behaviours that are classed positive or negative. Positive behaviour points are awarded for displays of behaviours such as; excellent communication, resilience, respect, ambition, excellent classroom behaviour. Example of negative behaviours would include: truancy, negative classroom behaviour, fighting, need for removal from classroom - disruption, talking, lack of work.

Child A saw a huge increase in positive behaviour points awarded to him - from senior leadership, teachers, teaching assistants and Pastoral Welfare Leads.

In the year prior to mentoring Child A was awarded: 29 points for respect, 31 for resilience and 62 for ambition.

In the 22/23 year of mentoring: Child A had been awarded 133 for respect, 148 resilience, 187 ambition.

LNK EMPOWER

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‘This is a great chance for a school we have in our JagTag network to meet an NFL player, both to be on field enjoying the game but moreover having that interaction to speak about issues that affected them directly in the community. Lives Not Knives do amazing work to educate and teach young people on the pitfalls of anti-social behaviour and knife crime, we support the messages that were communicated on the day and the work they do across London, this is an invaluable partner for the Union Jax Foundation’.

WHAT IS LNK EMPOWER?

Empower has evolved from our Engage and Educate programmes, Empower supports young people aged 14- 18 who have referred themselves. These young people have expressed the need for access to more opportunities and support for when they leave school. Empower supports young people into a positive future by partnering with community organisations that build their soft skills and provide them with work experience.

ANDY SCOTT UK GRASSROOTS MANAGER

We were lucky enough to partner with Jacksonville Jaguars (UK) and the Union Jax Foundation who reached out after their current British born current Jags player Ayo Oyelola, spotlighted Lives Not Knives charity as part of the NFL wide 'My Cause, My Cleats' where NFL players highlight the work of US or UK Charities.

We delivered a Q+A session with Ayo to 30 young people. The young people learnt about the discipline and commitment it takes to become a professional athlete, this also provided a chance for the young people to ask their own questions and Union Jax kindly gave all the young people who participated signed merchandise. The Q & A was followed by a JagTag on field session, in which JagTag coaches guided the young people through the drills and skills and games of 5v5 Flag Football.

Working with Ayo, Andy and Union Jax allowed us inspire the young people we work with, there was a real buzz during and following the session and all young people said they felt inspired!

THANK YOU

The Big Fight UK are very proud to have worked with Lives not Knives for the last couple of years. We originally reached out to LNK because we wanted to help fight knife crime amongst young people. Although there are many charities fighting to help the youth of London and the surrounding areas we felt that LNK, being led by the youth was approaching things differently and we wanted to do what we could to help. To date our fighters have raised over £23,000. The Big Fight Team are looking forward to continuing to support the charity in the incredibly important work they do for our young people.

GEM SAVAGE THE BIG FIGHT UK

St Christophers hospice supported LNK by delivering training on bereavement and grief to the LNK team.

Working with Lives Not Knives has been a rewarding experience, particularly in our collaborative efforts on various projects. The opportunity to engage in co-production has been enriching, allowing for a mutually beneficial exchange of knowledge and insights. The mentorship provided has been invaluable, providing me with a deeper understanding of the challenges and strengths within the community. Additionally, conducting training sessions for mentors has been a fulfilling aspect of our partnership, as I've observed their ability to draw from personal backgrounds that resonate with the youth, fostering a meaningful and impactful connection.

MALCOLM GILL ST CHRISOPHERS HOSPICE

CONTACT US

LNK UNIT UPPER MALL CENTRALE SHOPPING CENTRE CROYDON CR0 1TY INFO@LIVESNOTKNIVES.ORG 02086818244 CHARITY NUMBER: 1153634

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: CE000143 (England and Wales REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1153634 0ftrTna dited Financ4al Statements r Ended 31 Mar Not Kn Ma(kJox & Ma(hdox LFMI 9 Commercial Yard Bamarit Cas Co. Durham DL12 8FE

contents.of the Finanrial.Ststemer forth Y arEn Report of the Tfust8es 1 to 2 Independent Examinerfs Report Statement of FinanLial Acbvil Balance 5 to 6 Cash Fbw Statement Notes to the Cash Flthv Statement Noles to the Financial Statements 9 to 16 Detailed Statement of Firkgncial ktsvib 17 to 18

for the Year Ended The truslees who are also"direclorn of tr ¢Ilty fc the purposes of Ihe CTrnpans Act 2LKE. present their report with the financkAI statements of the chanty for the year ended 31 March 2023. The trustees have aOJpted the FYO¥isnS of Accotmtin9 and Reporling by Charibes: Ststemenl of Reo)mmerKled Practtce appIlble to chariti'es prep8nng Iheir accounts in accordance th th8 Financial ReportirKJ Standard applKable in Ihe UK and Reput1 of Irda1 IFRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). STRATEGIC REPORT STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The charity is controlled by its goveming dcrfxJmenL a deed of trust. and ojnslilules a limited cnmpany, limited by guarantee, as defined by CompanEs Act 20CE. REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number CE000143 (England and Wales) Rtglstered Charlty number 1153634 Rggistered office LNK Unit Upper Mall Centrale shpIng Centre Croydon Surrey CRO 1T Trustees Monica Beckles Chris Jellow Kate Newion Company Secretary Independent Examiner Maddox & Maddox Limited 9 Commercial Yard Bamarfl Castle Co. Durham DL12 8FE Page 1

forthey rEn 1 March 2023 Repori of the trustees. inccrfporab'ry a strategic apF¥Dved by cth bf Ihe board of trusteès. as the company di . on 1 ALWt 2023 aTrJ tmwrfs ty: iellow- Truslee

Independent exaffllnerfs rnport to tho trustees of Llvos Nol Knlves Cthe CompanY) I report to the thafty trustees on my exaMinatW of the ac(x)unts of the Company for tho y88r ended 31 Marth 2023. Rosponsibiliti8s and basis of r•port As the dritIS ttee$ of the Ccryany (arwj also its dwtiyors fcy the PUTFLBes of company law) you are resp)nsible for the eparatth of the a(XTrts accord wrth the requirnents of the mpanies Act 2[ Ilhe 2(K6 Acr). Having satisfied myself that Ihe acojunts of the Company are not required to audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eluible for 1Thndent examinathjn. I repx)rt in respect of my examination of your charitys accounts as caffied out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act'}. In carying out my examination I have followed the Directions gNen by the Charity Commission under Section 145{5) {b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no mattets have come to my attention in accovntirvJ recorrls were 1 kepl in re¥ed of the Cuw8ny as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act", or the accounts do not a(Jxwd wilh ItKtse re(xJrds: the accounts do not t))mply th Ihe aco)unting requireftts of Secaion 396 of the 2006 Acl other than any requir8Thnl that the ao)Jmts give a true armj fair view whith ts not a matter considered as part of an independent examinat)., or the acrxjunts have r¥)t been tKepared in xx)Ttlance wrth Ihe melS and prinrit4es of the Statement of Recommended Pracaice for a(munthJ and rep)rting by charities {applic2ble to charities prepariTrJ their accounts in acctydance with Financ4al Rep(M1ing Standard apFdicable in the UK and RepUl1C of IrelarMJ {FRS 102)). I have no COnmS and have rnfre no other matteT5 in 0)rff vath thè examination to which attention should te dravm in Ihis repcrt in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be re&h&fj. Simn Maddox FCCA The Association of Chartered Certified Accountsnts Maddox & Maddox Limsted 9 Commercial Yard Bamard Castle Co. Dutham DL12 8FE .1 August 2023 Page 3

ment of Fi l Activiti for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 31.3.23 Total funds 31.3.22 Total funds Unrestrcted Restricted fund fund INCOME AND ENDOWMEp¥fs FRO Donats'ons and legactes 92.383 92.383 108.447 Charltsble acllvllles Education and IEfe skÈll devekywt 59.8(K) (92.912) (33.112) 393,215 Oiher trading aciiviknes 4.657 10.047 Total 156,840 {92.9)5) 63,935 511,709 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 8.097 1.387 9.484 7,467 Charltable activlths Education and lite skill develc4XThrt 175.519 167.99) 343.509 354.248 Total 183.616 169.377 352.993 361,715 NET INCOMEI{EXPENDrniRE) (26.TT6) (262.282) (289,058) 149,994 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 338.019 262,282 600.301 450,307 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 311,243 311.243 600,301 The mtes fom part of these financaal stalements Page 4

Liv Not Knives Balance Sheel 1 March 31.3.23 Total nds 31.3.22 Total funds UnreslTKted Re5trthd fvrmj fund FIXED ASSETS TanglIe assets 12 1.808 6.127 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 13 335,015 335,015 609.139 335.559 335,559 609,139 CREDITORS Amounts fauing due wilhin rA)e year 14 (26,124) (26,124) {14.965) CURRENT ASSETS 309,435 309,435 594,174 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 311,243 311,243 6(KI.301 NET ASSETS 311,243 311,243 600,301 FUNDS Unrestricted funds Reslricled fiJnds 15 311,243 338,019 262,282 TOTAL FUNDS 311.243 6Crt),301 The charilable MPanY is entitled io exemplirm from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2023. The merntErs have not required the uxrpany tr) taIn an audit of ts finanrial ststements for Ihe year ended 31 March 2023 in accdan with S) 476 of ts C(xnpanies Ad 2C(6. (a) ern8uring that the Chitate wmpany keeps ac¢)nr recnrds Ihat ttNnply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Ad arKI Ib) preparirwJ financial statements ¥¥hich give a and fair view of the state of affairs of thè tharitsble o)mpany as at the of eath financial year aThJ of its surF4us or deficit for each financial year in acc£Kdartt wth the requirements of SectM)ns 394 395 and which otherwise comply with requirements (A the Companies Aa 26 rdating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the chantable ¢xJmpany. The financial staiements were approved by the Board of Tfustees and auttN)ris8d for issue on 1 August 2023 and were signed M its behall by: The Tr)tes fcm part of Ihese financial statements Page S conbnued...

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for the Year Ended 31J23 31.3.22 Cash flows from ormtlng a¢tlvl Cash generated from operations Finance costs paid {272,101) (2591 139,843 {288} Net cash (used inyprowded by operats'ng activrties {272.3601 139,555 Cash flows from investing activit Purchase of tsngible ed assets (1,764) (764) Net cash used in invesbng actiwt (1,7641 (764) Chang9 in ¢a$h and cash equivalerts in tho reportlng period Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period (274,124) 138.791 609.139 470,348 Cash and cash oquivalents at th• end of the reEing perl¢)d 335.015 609.139 The notes f(xm part of these financial statefrEnts Page 7

N I s lo th Cash Flow Slalem for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 RECONCILIATION OF NET (EXPENDrruREVINCOME TO NEf CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES '31.3.23 31.3.22 Net (expenditureIncorne for the reporting period la5 por the Statement of Financial Activitio$) Adju$bnents for. DepreciatK)n charges Loss on disposal of fixaj assets Finan cnsts (lncreaseydtt8$e in debtors In(seasel(decrease) in CreditcS {289.058 > 149,994 837 5.246 259 {544) 11.159 1,351 2.160 (13,950) Net cash (used In)Iprovldod by oporatlons (272,101) 139.843 ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS At 1.4.22 Cash Ik)w At 31.323 Net cash Cash at bank and in hand ed)9.139 (274,1241 335.015 609.139 (274.1241 335,015 Total 609.139 (274,124) 335.015 The notes l(xm part of Ihese financial statements

es Kniv tes t the Finar181 Siatem for th Year nded 31 Marth 2023 AccoupifiNG POUCIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial staiements of the tharitab c<xnpary. whith 15 a put4ic benefft entity under FRS 102. have been prepared in arZOrdan wilh IITe CharrtEs SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Rewrbng by Charities.. Statement of RecommeTrtsl Practice applicable to charities preparing their ac(x)unts in acoydanc£ wilh the Financial ReportirYJ Standard applicable in the UK and Rèpublic of Ireland (FRS 102) {effethve 1 January 20191,, Finanaal Reporting Standard 102 The Finanoal Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland and the Cornpan Acl 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the histOriC21 cost convention. Income All Income is rwnised in the Statement of Financ4al Ad1Vi orte the tharity has entilement to the funds. it is probatAe that the inc(xne be rlld and anK¥Jnt can be measured reliably. Expendlture Liabilittes are recognised a5 expenditurè as scrtjn as there is a legal or construdive obligation committing the charity to that exFenditure. it is probaNe that a transfer of economic benefits will be quired in seluement and the arnount of Ihe obligation can be measured reliably. Exp8ndilure is accounted for on an acc¥uals basis and has b8en dassified under headings that aggregate all cost related to catewy. WThere rJ)sts (anTh)t be direclly attributed to particular headings they have been allted to aCt.leS on a basis (SiStenI wrth Ihe use Tanglble fixed assets Depreciation is provided at the folbirwJ arnxjal Tates in ordw to wrtte off eath asset over its estimated useful life. Taxatlon The charity is exempt from o)rFKxthn tsx on rts charitable aclivities. Fund accountlng Unrestricted funds can be used in accctsnce wilh the chantable oty'ectives at the discretion of Ihe tnjstees. Restricted funds can onty be for pkntsr restric WTFMs within the objects of the charity. ReStrOnS arise the dcny vthen funds are raised f Further eXanatiOn of the nature and wrpjse of each fiJnd is Iauded in the rKJtes to the finanrial statements. Hirn purchase and leaslng commltmgnts Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to Ihe Ststement of Finawal Actiwties on a straight line basis over Ihe penod of the lease. PwJe 9 continued...

he Finan I Statemen f r th Year Ended 31 March 2023 ACCOUNTING POUCIES - conllnu•d The charitable company operates a defined QMtribUtK pen&on stheme. Contnbuts'ons payable to the chantable companYs pension scheme are charged to the Ststement of Finanual Activitss in the Fwicrfj to whKth tw relate. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 31.3.23 31.3.22 Oonalions 92.383 108,447 OTHER TRADING ACTivmES 31.3.23 31.3.22 Commissioned Commission 4.627 37 10.029 18 10,047 INCOME FRO•A CHARITABLE ACTMllES 31.3.23 31.3.22 YEF Grants Educat Efe skill devekpment {92.9121 59,8(Kl 3.000 3,215 (33.1121 393,215 RAISING FUNDS Other tradlng acthilties 31.3.23 31.3.22 Purchases 7.467 Page 10 continued...

for the Year_EndeLI March 2023 CHARrrABLE ACTivmES COSTS SuFP)rt .oxists {see no 7} DiTrct Costs TotaL Educati and life skdl developmenl 343.135 374 343,509 SUPPORT COSTS Financ Education and lrfe skin deveknpt 374 NET INCOMEI{EXPENDrruRE) Net inoJmel(expenditure) is stated after d)argirvy(credib'ng): 31.3.23 31.3.22 Depreoalion - owned assets Other operatsng leases Deficit on disposal of fixed assets 837 1,351 5,246 TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFrrs There were no trustees. r8muner2tron or olhef benefits for the year ended 31 March 2023 nor for the year ended 31 Mar(* 2022. Trustees. expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ermled 31 March 2023 nor for the year ended 31 March 2022. 10. STAFF COSTS 31.3.23 31.3.22 Wag8s and salaiies Social securty costs Other pensi( costs 230.691 17,941 3,016 258,341 20,262 2,638 251,648 281.241 The average mnthly number of empbyees during the year was as follow5: 31.3.23 31.3.22 10 Staff Page11 o)ntinued...

for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 10. STAFF COSTS - continued No employ r1V& errduments in eXcS ot £60.1. 11. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVMES Unrestricted Restricted fund fund Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations afNY legacaes 108,447 108,447 Charltable actlvltlos Education and life skill deVryt 392.215 393,215 Other trading activitses 10.029 18 10,047 Total 119.476 392,233 511.709 EXPENDrruRE ON Raising funds 5.913 1,554 7.467 Charitable activities Education and lrfe skill devd0[t 344,708 354,248 Total 15.453 346.262 361,715 NEf INCOIAE 104,023 45.971 149.994 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brwJht f(W 216.311 450,307 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARQ 338,019 262,282 600,301 Page 12 continued...

nives tes to e Financial S temen rthe yar Ended 31 Marth 2023 12. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSErs Computer equipment COST At 1 April 2022 Additions Disp05als 12.645 1,764 19.377) Al 31 March 2023 5,032 DEPRECIATION At l April 2022 Charge for year Eliminated on dispcal 6,518 837 (4,1311 At 31 March 2023 3,224 NET BOOKVALUE At 31 March 2023 1,808 At 31 March 2022 6,127 1& DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.23 31.3.22 Prepaymerts 14. CREDITORS: AIAOUNTS FALLPIG DUE wrrHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.23 31.3.22 Social secvnty and other taxes Other credilors AGcrued expenses 14,425 611 11.088 14,293 672 26.124 14,965 Page 13 continued...

tal 1 March 1& MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net inovemenl in funds At 31.3.23 At 1.4.22 Unrestricted funds Gèneral fund 338.019 {26.7761 311.243 Rostrlcted funds Youth EndOwt Fund 262.282 (262.282) TOTAL FUNDS 6(M),301 (289,058) 311,243 Net movement in funds. induded in the above a as fcAlorts'. Incoming Resources Movement resources expended in funds Unrestricted funds General fund 1.840 (183.6161 (26.776) Restricted furKIs Youth Endowment FuThJ {92.)5> (169.3771 (262.282) TOTAL FUNDS 63.935 (352.993) (289.0581 Comparatlves for m¢)vemenl In funds Net At 1.4.21 in funds 31.3.22 Unrnstricted funds General lund 233.996 104.023 338,019 Rostrlcted funds Youlh ErmJowrrt FWKJ 216.311 45,971 262,282 TOTAL FUNDS 450,307 149,994 600,301 Page 14 continued...

ives N Noles to Financial Statements- ccx) for the Year Ended nued 1& MOVEMENT IN FUNDS- continuod Comparative net Irthiement in fijnds, irth(knJ in the at are as follows.. Int))ming Resour Movement res(rceS exnded in funds Unrestri¢ted fund$ General fund 119.476 (15,453) 104.023 Restrlcted funds Youth Endowment Fund 392.233 (346.262) 45,971 TOTAL FUNDS 511,709 (361,715) 149.994 A t)Jrrent year 12 months and pr JEar 12 combined F*)sitn is as fcAIows.' Net movemenl in At 31.3.23 At 1.4.21 Unrestfictsd funds General fund 233. 77247 311,243 Restrlcted fun(ts Youth Endcrrt Fund 216.311 (216.311) TOTAL FUNDS 4SJ,307 {139,064) 311,243 A current year 12 monlhs and prior year 12 ffnths combin&l net movement in fijnds, induded in the above are as fdlows.. Incoming Resour5 Movement reSoUrS expended in funds Unrestricted funds General fiJfKI 276.316 (199.069) 77.247 Restrictsd funds Youlh End0wmt FUTr 299.328 (515,639) (216,311 } TOTAL FUNDS 575,644 (714,708) 1139,0641 Page 15 cDntinued...

No the Fin for the Year Ended ts- ¢)JMinued Im2 16. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were Th) related party transaikn ts the year erKl 31 March 2023. Page 16

Detai f rtheYearEn 31.3.23 31.3.22 INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS Donatlons and legacies Donations 92.383 108.447 Other tradlng actlvtties Commissioned work Commission 4.627 37 10.029 18 4.664 10,047 Charitable activities YEF Grants {92.9121 59,8(KJ 39),000 3,215 (33.1121 393.215 Total incoming resources 63,935 511.709 EXPENDITURE othor Iradlng actlvloes Pro9ramrne eXFs 7.467 Charitable actlvltles Wages Social se(rity Pensions Rent Rates and water Insurance Light and heat Telephone Postage and stationery Advertising Sundries Consultancy Accountancy Professional fees Counselling Website IT and computer eA)sts Subscriptions Carried foN4ard 230.691 17,941 3.016 258,341 20,262 2.638 8,566 354 342 755 4.394 574 408 1.187 5.418 457 2,160 139 43,796 5,040 204 915 1,350 2.880 3.335 4,906 40 330,985 342,690 This page does not fomi part of the statutcry financial statements Page 17

fFin for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 31.3.23 31.3.22 Charitable activities Brought forward Travel Cleaning Staff TrainirwJ Repairs and renewals Staff welfare Computer equipment Loss on sale of tarKJitle fixed assets ' 330.985 342.690 2,841 1,365 159 582 4,391 2.981 470 1,351 1.956 373 837 5,246 343.135 353,830 Support costs Finance Bank charges Interest pa 115 259 130 374 418 Total reswrces exrended 352.993 361.715 Net l•xpenditurgVincomo (289,058) 149.994 This page does Th)t forrn part of tre slalulory fmancial statements Page 18

forthey rEn 1 March 2023 Repori of the trustees. inccrfporab'ry a strategic apF¥Dved by cth bf Ihe board of trusteès. as the company di . on 1 ALWt 2023 aTrJ tmwrfs ty: iellow- Truslee

ive Kniv8S nu 1Ma Chris Jetlow- Trustee The notes part of Ihese financ3al statements Page 6

No the Fin for the Year Ended ts- ¢)JMinued Im2 16. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were Th) related party transaikn ts the year erKl 31 March 2023. Page 16

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