MIO MISSIONS
16 St Osivins Avenue
Cullercoats
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE30 4PH
Annual Report
and
Financial Statements
for the year ended
31" August 2024
10
Registered Charity No 1156107
Company Registered No 07754910

M10 MISSIONS
Index to Financial Statements
Title
Page No.
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
Balance Sheet
Sialement of Financial Activities
Notes to the Accounis
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MIO MISSIONS
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
The Irustees, who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their
report with ihe financial statements for the year elided 31" August 2024. The trustees have adopted the
provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to
charilies preparing their accounls iii accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Repijblic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2015).
OBJECTIVE AND ACTIVITIES
Objeclive and aims
The Charity's objectives are set out in its Menioraiidum and Articles of Associatioii aiid are as follows:
i ). 'ro provide an international volunteer Iraining programme and resource.
2). To provide an intenialional rclief opei-atioi) to assist the poor and needy to aid local suslainability.
3). To provide opportiinities for young people to enliance their cultural awareiiess of the needs of others
incliiding diversiiy and ethnicity.
4). To provide opportunities for young people to improve and enhance their future career prospects by
learning a range of new and transferrable skills
Vision, Mission & Values
The Vision of MIO is Preparing Today's Youih for Tomorrow's
Opportunities. 'I'he Mission is io inspire, infliieiice and have a positive iinpact oi) young people by invesling7 in
their personal developmeiit so ihey are equipped for wliatever adventures they face in life. Our values are:
Auihenlicity. Impacl, Conneclion, Recog?nition & Iinpact.
How our activities deliver public benefit
The triislees hav¢ paid due regyard io gTruidaiice issued by the Charity Commission in deciding5 whal activities ihe
charity sliould undertake. The truslces have coinplied with iheir duty in Seclion 17 of thL' Cliaritics Act 2011
and have paid due regiard io giuidance publishcd by the Charily Commission regarding public benefit.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Expanding the Boys 'Network Programme
Thi5 year, Ive SULc¢ssfully ran six Boys 'Network programmes across the North East. with growing inleresl
from schools locally and nationally. In January, we expanded beyond the region for the firsl time, launching a
progvrammc at a Christian school in Bradford and another at Thornhill Academy in Sunderland.
A key improvement in our approach, transitioning to M l O organising meel-ups has led to more structured and
enricliing mentor-menlee conversations. As we approach the new academic year, we are aclively recruiling
schools and broadening) our reach nationally.
Additionally, our first Bradford progyramme has begun with seven mentor-menlee pairs, and we aim to build on
its success before expanding further in the area. In Sunderland, engagement has been more challengiiig, bul the
students involved are sliowing stroiig commitment.
We are also finalising a promolional video to attracl more mentors and support further growth. This can now
be viewed on our website.
Mission Update
Our firsl training session for this year's mission trip was a success, with 28 students participating, our most
balanced group of boys and girls to date. The team consists of 29 students, six leaders. and one videographer.
We will be building a fully furnished house and may reconnect with a project last visited in 2012.
Despite rising flight costs all participants are fully signed up and paid. Documentalion is nearly complete, with
only minor details like l-shirts, stationery, and visas remaining.
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Looking ahead, we are finalising a venue and dale for the Celebration Evening in September, with cost being
a key factor. Planning for 2025 is already underway, and we've engaged a social media freelancer-a fornier
participant from 2017118-to expand our online reach and engagement.
The theme for this year's mission is Chosenfor a Purpose, and preparations conlinue to ensiire a meaningthl
and impactful experience.
Momentum Update
This year, we successfiilly ran three groups through the RESET programme, supporting at-risk students from
North TyTieside schools. Each group of six studei7ts participaled in activities designed to reinforce ihe message
Ihal "Nomi IS nol Fc)rever.' Highlights ii)cluded trips to Newcasile Climbing Centre, The Aviation Acadeiny,
and a voluiiteering day, all of which proved highly beneficial.
Despite tlie progranime's success. Moorbridge Alteri)aiive Educalion Partnership Service is unable to conlinue
funding RESET nexi year. This unfortunate development will impact students still at risk of pernianent
exclusion. We are exploring aliernative funding options to ensure this vital support continues.
Funding
We l)ave received unexpecled funding (£23k) from a couple of donors who have been very generous. This
fundtng will help to go lowards ongoing projecls and future initialives to boosl our ivork in schools.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financial position
Duringy the ycar tlic charity reported a surplus of £27.507 (Previous year deficit of £6.076). At the balance sheet
date ihe charity had a surplus in funds of £66,230 (2023 £38,723), of which £29,781, (2023 £9:782) were
restricled funds.
Investment policy
The Memoranduim and Articles give the trustees the power to apply funds in such a Inanner as ihey think fli of
for ihe benefil of any of the staled charilable objects or to invesi fuiids as pennitted by the Trustee Act 2000.
Reserves policy
The Irustees have examiiied the requiremeni for reserves in ihe light of the Inain risks facing the charity. It is
the policy of M l O Missions to maintain funds at a level wliich allows ihe charity to operate in the light of
unforeseen circumslaiices. The trustees have agreed io niaintain reserves al a level thal will cover 12 weeks of
operational costs, which excluding the costs of any mission trip, equates lo circa £9.000. Tlie trustees believe
that ihe level of reserves al the end of the financial year are adequate to meei this policy.
PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS
Goingi forward, Ihe focus of M l O will be to utilise the funding we receive lo offer schools within the North Easl
rcgion, services thal wc deliver at a highly rcduccd cost and for somc, free of charge. This is an initiative we've
wanted to execute for some lime and we're vcry cxcitcd that the opportunity is now.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND IWIANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity was incorporated as a company limited by guarantee on 30 August 2011 and gained charitable
status on I l March 2014. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which
eslablished the objecls and powers of the charity and 15 governed under its Articles of Association. In the event
of the coinpany being wound up, members are required to contribute and amount not exceediiig £ l O.
The trustees who served during the year We￿ .
Mr G. B&xter, OBE - Chairnian
Mr. A. M. T. Pollard
Ms. L. M. M. Roberts- Company Secretary
Mrs. J. Pollard
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Ms. J. L. Austin
Mr. A. E. Young
Ms. A Brunlon - (Froin O l July 2024)
Mr S. S. Parker- (To 01 July 2024)
Recruitment and appointmenl of trustees
Members of the Board are appointed by a decision of the Directors. Every Director shall be appointed for an
initial terni of up to three years and by invitation only. The process is as follows, either the Chairman or one of
the direclors will make known to the other members of the board who they propose. After careful consideration
and an appropriate character reference, a unanimous agreemenl should be reached when the final decision is
Inade. I n the case of tndecisioii, the nialler ivill be given further consideration until the next Board meeting.
Al each annual general meeting one-third of the directors or, if iheir nuinber is not ihree or a multiple of three,
the number nearest lo one-third. must retire from office and may offer ihemselves for re-election.
Organisational structure
I'rustees, Ineetings are held every ihree months under the chaim]an's guidance althougli additional emergency
meelings could be called if required. Having regard to the size and aciivities of the charity. our experience has
been that the company's business has been adequalely dealt with at tl)e quarterly iiieeling)s. Minutes are
published and agreed al siibseqiieiit iiieetil)gTS. The Charity employs a CEO Mr. Stephen Riley. to whon) Ihe
praclical implemenlalion of tlie Strategi¢ Plan aiid tlie day-lo-day managenient of the Charity is dele&iated by
the Directors.
Induction and Iraining of new truslees
When a Board member is appointed. they are provided with an induction pack outlining tlie duties and
respoiisibilities of their role and addilional infonnatioii as regiards to the Cl)arity. DBS clcarance is a
prerequisite.
Risk Managemenl
The trustees review the major risks lo the charity on an ongoiiigi basis. Sig7nifricant extemal risks are fuiiding
and expenditure. flight costs are subject lo increases year on year, the exchangye rale is variable wl)ich can add
pressure lo our costs.
Procedures are in place to ensure compliance of health ￿]d safety regulations and safeguarding for volunteers,
leaders and trustees.
REFERENCE AIYD ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
07754910 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1156107
Registered oifice
16 St Oswins Avenue
Cullercoats
North Shields
Tyne & Wear
NE30 4PH
Trustees
Mr. G. Baxter, OBE (Chairnian)
Ms. L. M. M. Roberts (Company Secretary)
Mr. A. M. T. Pollard
Mrs. J. Pollard
Ms. J. L. Austin
Mr. A. E. Young
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Ms. A Brunton (from 01 July 2024
Mr. S. S. Parker (To 01 July 2024)
Chief Executfive oificer
Mr Siephen Riley
Independent Examiner
David14odgson, MBE, FCA, ACIB
Read, Milburn & Co
71 Howard Street
North Shields
Tyne and Wear
NE30 IAF
Bankers
HSBC UK
279 Whiiley Road
Whiiley Bay Tyne
and Wear NE26
2SW
This T¢POrt has been prepared in accordance with ihe special provisions of Part 15 of Companies Act 2006
relating io small companies.
Approved by order of the board of trustees on ..Ig IM
2¢iC .and signed on its behalf by
J*n*d by..
C3420AF¢2276157
(Ms. L.M.M. Roberls - Se¢retary)- for MIO Mlssions
n•4 by..
4003E4020BWS3
(Mr S. RJLEY- Chlef Executive orfieer) - for MIO M5sslons
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES
OF MIO MISSIOIYS
For the year ended 31st August 2024
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of MIO Missions
report to ihe charity trustees on my exainination of tlie accounts of the Company for the year ended
31 August 2024
Responsibilities and basis of report
As ihe charity trustees of the Company (and also ils directors for the pU￿oSe of company law). you are
responsible for the preparation of tl)e accounts in accordance with the requircments of the Coinpanies Act
2006 ("Ihe 2006 Act").
Having salisfied myself that the accounls of'the Coinpany are not required to be audited ui)der Part 16 of the
2006 Aci and are eligible for independenl examinalion, I report in respect of my examinalion of your charity's
accounts carried out under seclion 145 of the Charilies Act 2011 ("Ihe 2011 Act"). lil carrying out Iny
exaiii inalioii I liave followed ihe Directions g)iven b), the Cliarity Coininission under section 145(5)(b) of the
2011 Act.
Independent examiner's slalemenl
I have completed my examination. I confimi ihal no inatters have come to my attention in conneclion with
the exaininalioii givtng me cause lo believe..
accounting records were not kepi in respecl of the Coinpany as required by section 386 of the
2006 Acl. or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records. or
3. the accounts do not comply wilh the accountingj requirements of seciion 396 01. the 2006 Act
other than any requirenient thal the accounts gFive a irue and taiT view wliich is noi a mailer
considered as part ol" an indepcndent exaniination; or
4. the accounls have noi been prepared in accordance with the meihods and principles of the
Siaiement of Recommended Practice for accountingj and reportin&F by charities (applicable to
charities preparinLy their accounts in accordance with the financial Reportin& Slandard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102)}.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with ihe examination lo
which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the
accounls to be reached.
David Hodgson, MBE, FCA, ACIB
Chartered Accountant
Read, Milburn & Co
71 Howard Street
North Shields
NE30 IAF
Date:
lol
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MIO MISSIONS
Balance Sheet
as at 31 August 2024
2024
2023
FIXED ASSETS
Computer Equipment, al cost
Less deprecialion
4,144
1,630
1,375
Office Equipment, at cost
Less depreciation
1,849
753
2,726
2,665
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash at bank and in hand
Debtors
CURRENT LIABILITIES
AcLruals falling due wiihin one year
66.166
80
37,526
800
66,966
(3,462)
(2,268)
Net Current Assets
Total Assets less Current Liabilities
Total Nel Assets
£w
FUNDS OF THE CHARITY
Unreslricted Fund
Restricted Fund
36,449
29,781
28.941
9,782
Total Funds
£￿ £
The charitable Company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act
2006 for the year ended 31 Aug?ust 2024.
Tlie members have nol required ihe company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year
ended 31 August 2024 in accordance with Seclion 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The truslees acknowledge iheir responsibilities for
(a)
ensuring thal the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with
Seclions 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006, and
preparingi financial statements which give a true and fair view of the stale of affairs of
the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of ils surplus or deficit
for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Seclions 394 and 395 and
which othenvise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to
financial ststemcnts, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
(b)
These financial statements have been p￿pared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable
companies subject lo the small company's regime.
The financial slatemenls were approved by the Board of Trustees on.
on its behalf by:
.and were signed
$ll￿dtrY".
.￿*￿ther, OBE (Chair of Trustees)
The notes form part of these financial statements
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MIO MISSIONS
Statement of Financial Activities
for the year ended 31 August 2024
-2024---------
2023
Ilnreslricttd
Reslritltd
INCOME
Grants and Donations
Fuiidraising for M ission 'frip
Services Delivered
Sundry Income
Bank Interest Received
43,290
92.950
47,550
639
621
19,999
63,289
92,950
47,550
639
621
31.992
68,990
70,301
381
Total Income
£18£,050
£19,999 £205,049 £171,664
EXPF.NDITURE
Charitable Activities
Projecl Travel
YWAM Projeci Cosls
Project Activities & Fvents
Meeting Expenses
Staff Salaries & Pension
Staff Expenses
Boys, Network Expenses
Renl & Venue Hire
Trainin¥
Travel - UK
Sialionery, Postagie & Telephoiie
IT Cosls
Website costs
Advertisingy & Marketing
Professional Fees
Clerical Assistance
Bank & Payzone Charges
Iiisurance
Reliremeni Gift
Sundry Expenses
Depreciation of Equipment
Governance
Independent Examination Charges
Safeguarding
Companies House Filing Fees
44,477
27,528
7,232
1,536
68.765
520
385
4,076
10
1,636
2,090
762
3,301
4,882
4,291
1,521
268
1,187
44,477
27,528
7,232
1,536
68,765
520
385
4.076
10
1,636
2,090
762
3.301
4.882
4,291
1,521
268
1,187
42.823
24,405
5,171
239
70,666
1.501
659
3,930
868
1,226
1,205
3,558
7,380
3,412
6,651
869
202
1,173
500
737
686
1,892
738
1,892
738
384
14
47
384
14
47
384
351
13
Total Expenses
£177,542
£177,542 £177,740
NET INCOME
7,508
19,999
27,507
(6,076)
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
28,941
9,782
38,723
44,799
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD £36,449
£29,781 £66330
£38,723
The Notes forni part of these financial statements
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MIO MISSIONS
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Note l - STATUTORY INFORMATION
MIO Missions is a private company limiled by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. The
company's registered nuinber and registered address can be found within the Reference and
Administration Details.
Note 2- ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial stalemeiits of the cliaritable coinpany. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102,
have been prepared in accordai)ce with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "Accounting and Reporting
by Charities: Staleinent of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance wilh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS
102) (effective l January 2015)" Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Finaiicial Reporting
SLqndard applicable in ihe UK and Repiiblic of Ireland" and ihe Companies Aci 2006. The fIn￿]Cial
slatcments liave been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Income
All iiicome is recognised in ihe Siatement of Ftnancial Activities once the charity has enlitlein¢nl lo
the funds, it is probable that th¢ income will be received and the ainount can be measured reliably.
Expenditure
Liabililics are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or Constructive obligalion
committing the charity lo the expenditure, it is probable thal a transfer ofeconomic benefils will be
required in setileinent and the amouiits and obligatioi) cali be measured reliably. Expendilure is
accoui)ted for on an accruals basi.s aiid ha5 been classified under lieading)s that aggrebyale all costs
related to the Categyory. Where cosls cannot bc allributed lo particular lieadiiigs they have been
allocated to aclivilies on a basis consistenl wilh the use of resource5.
Depreciation
Deprecialion has been calculated ai ihe following rates on a reducing balance basis.,.
Coinpuler Eqiiipmenl
25010
Offic¢ Equipment
Taxation
The Charity is exempt from taxation on its charitable activities.
Realised gains and losses
There have beeii no realiscd gains or losses on investmenls during the year.
Note 3- TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFJTS
No payments have been made to any ofilie Trustecs of the charity durii)g the year to 31. AugFusI
2024. In the previous year: a retirement giift of £500 was given to Mr A Pollard on the occasion of
him stepping down as Chair of the Charity in October 2022. No other trustees received payinents
in that year.
Note 4- RESTRJCTED FUNDS
During the year restricted donations ￿'ere received from Sir James Knott Trust (£1 0,000) and The
Community Foundation (£9,999). There was no restricled cxp¢nditure in year and the donations
were held at the year end together with the £9,782 brought forward from last year from the Nalioiial
Lottery Fund.
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