Never Such Innocence Limited RegiSted Company number 08680319 Charity number 1156148 Never Such Innocence Limited Report and Accounts 30 September 2024 •AE5N31• 2PJ0612025 COMPANIES HOUSE A14
Never Such Innocence Llmlted Registsred Company Nurnber 08680319 Charity number 1156148 Contents Page Charlty Infonnatlon Trustees, An nual Report Statement of directors, responsibilities Independent Exarninerfs Report 9-11 12-13 Funds Statsments Statement of Financial Activities Movements in funds Income and Expenditure account Balance sheet Notes to Ihe accou n ts 14 15 16 17 18-25
Never Such Innocence Limiled Registered Company Number08680319 Charity number 1156148 The Trustees present thair Report and Accounts for the year ended 30 September 2024, which also comprises the Directors, Report required by the Companies Act 2006. Reference and admlnlstrative details The charity name." The legal name of the charity is Never Such Innocence Limited ('NSI'). The charity's arnas of operntion and UK charitable 's¢tiOn.. The charity is registered in England & Wales wlth chartty number 1156148. Legal struclur• of th• charity The charity is constituted as a company Ilmlted by guarantee, registered under the Companles Art its goveming document is a Memorandum and Articles of Association under company legislatio The Govemlng Document is dated 13 September 2013. By operalion of law. all tntstees are director& under the Companies Act 2006 and all directors are trustees under Charities legislation and have responsibilities, as such, under both company and charity legislatiorl Th8 trustees are all individuals. The phn¢lpal op8rntlng address, telephone number, email and web addresses of the ¢harfty 81V.' 11, Slingsby Plac8, London WC2E 9AB Telephone., 0207 836 2603 Email: uch'nno Web address: chin co The registered offlca for Companies Act purposes is: 11 Sllngsby Place, London. WC2 9AB The TNstees In offSce on Ihe date the report was approved, 24th June 2025 wern.. 1. Lady Lucy French 08E 2. Lt Col Peter Poole MBE 3. Mr Donald Boyd 4. Mrs Jane Franses 5. Mr Asim Hafix 6. Mr Simon Linnett 7. Miss Jaslean Singh
Never Such Innocence Limitsd Rogist8r8d Company Number08680319 Charity number 1156148 The contrlbutlon of volunteers durfng the year Never Such Innocence (NSI) has benef ited signif icantly f rom the dedicated support of a number of volunteers including our Board of Trustees and an Executive Committee. which numbers twenty -seven. We are immensely grateful f or Ihe generous support and encouragement of our President. Vice Admiral Slr TIM Laurence. We are also gratef to all that klndly donated to Never Such Innocence. flnanclally or in-kind. The Royal British Leglon has been a generous sponsor of our Voices of Amied Forces Childn Pgramme - providing military families with special opportunities throughout the year to participate in a ide variety of activities. We are grateful to The Royal British Legion for their support. We are incredibly thankful to the following additional key donors over the year: Golden Bottle Trust. London Heritage Quarter, The Phillips Family Charitabl8 Trust, Sirnon Linnett, Team Lths, The Badenoch Trust. David McAlplne, Pacif 1¢ Llf 8. The charity has been generously provided pro bono off Ice f acilities and staff from Robert Walters. A range of services arKI support have been provided on a pro borK) basls Nthere people have given their time and skills in development of our events and educational programmes. We are also incredibly grateful to all our office volunleers, our treasurer, all sponsors and corporate partners, and all that supported NSI. A heartfelt thank you lo all that have supported and engaged wSth Never Such Innocence. the are many we have been unable to name In thls report but for whosg contributions wa ar8 8Xtrem81y grateful. Tho maln adlvltle8 undèrtakèn In relation to those purposes durlng th• year: NSI is committed to engaging young people from across the United Kingdom and aUnd the wotld, to consider IM)w war conflict affects communities locally and globally. During 2023124 NSI had young people participate In the follong activitles: 1 Oth Anniv8rs8ry Celebrations - Edinburgh Castle and Royal Soclety of Art Exhibltion 2023124 Intemational Competition How does war affect people's lives? Remembrance Day Activities Workshops held across the UK - both in person and virtually A wide varlety of activitles as part of our Voices of Arrned Forces Children Programrne Over 14,600 students participated in worf<shops, roadshows, special events and the competition, f rom across the UK and indeed around the world. Our online workshops hav8 allowed us to connect young people from around ttr* world to give them a voice on conflict and to leam from one another.
Never Such Innocence Limited R£gistered Company Number 08680319 Charity number 1156148 The maln actlvltles undertaken durfng the year to further the charltys purpos• for thé publlc nefit NSI delivers a public benefit through a progffdmme of arts and educational activities, engaging with communities around the UK in a variety of settings. The f ree online curriculum that was created by NSI staff alloY4S for schools to have an additional set of resources to utilise in the classroom. NSI'S in person activities provide benefit to the local communities visited by strengthening links between local institutions and schools, enabling young people to feel involved in Iheir local community. By receiving feedback from stakeholdets, NSI ensures that it is providing a service that is valuable to the public and allows young people to reflect on our shared hlstory and events that change the world. The maln achlevements and perfomiance of the charity durSng the year {mor• d•tall on each achlovamont In th• following sedions) 2023124 Internatlonal Competitlon - How doo8 war affect people's Ilves? Remembrance Day Activities 10th Annivetsary Activities Volces of Amied Forces Chlldren, Programme Activities Engagement wlh the Never Such Innocenca website., 153,000 unique visitots (680kn increase yrlyr) 284,000 page views (66% increase yrlyr) VieKE from people in over 130 Countries Tho dlfforonco the charltys p•rformanGo during the year ha¥ made to the b•neficlar1 of tho charity. In our 1 Oth year of existence. this VRS a speci81 moment for us to reflect on the impact of our work over the past decade. What started as a Centenary project has expanded to a global movement of young people who are sharing their thoughts not just on past conflicts. but current conflicts as well. We are extremely proud of each young petson WIK) has participated in our programmes over the years. Young people are exposed lo the horrorn of war on a daily basi8 and théy need a place to share their thoughts, feelings and anxieties. Our freelance practitioners vlsited schools across the UK, provldlng tools for young people to creatively express themselves on challenging toplcs. Our Conversations on Conflict programme has allowed for young people to hw4e their voices heard. The Voices of Amied Forces Children programme supported the military community - giving seNice children a unique platform to share about their experience of having a parent in the military. Service children got to share their creative voices in poetry. art and song on some very powerful platforms, raising awareness and underslanding about service life. The military community as a whole shared how proud they were of these young people and many parents shad that their children felt understood and that they Ere not alone in their feelings on having a parent deployed or away frequently. Th• dogrne to whlch th• achl•v•m•nts and porf0mlan durlng th• y•ar havo n•lIted wld•r soci•ty. NSI engaged with thousands of students in the UK and heard from young people in over 70 countries. Over the course of the 2023134 Intemalional Competition, we had the pleasure of creating work viith young people around the Vrfd and showcasing their creative talents. We've organised worf(shops, roadshows and other special events in England. Scotland. Wales. Northem Ireland. Cyprus. Gennany and the USA. Voices of Ame(1 Forces Children Progrdmme allowed chlldren wlth a curnently seNlng or veteran parent to share the challenges and opportunities of military life through creative arts. 2023124 Intsrnatlonal Compelition - How do•¥ war affect people's live87
Never Such Innocence Limlted Registered Company Number 08680319 Charity number 1156148 Young people around the wortd shared powerful pieces answering the questlon: How does war affect people's lives? The intemational competition featured fourcategories: Poetry, Art, Speech and Song and was open lo young people aged 9-18. We saw work from over 70 countries. The worf< spoke to such a wide variety of conf licts, both historical and current and spoke of conf licts they had seen in the media or had experienced personally. The judges werE really impressed with the VK)rk of the young people, commenting how dIVee the Vrk was this year. with a wide variety of medlums. Wlnners from 17 countries joined on Zoom calls to celebrate with one another. It was a special time for them to meet each other, hear congratulatory Messages from the judges and leam f rom others about the diff erent topics they created their pieces on. All participants received a special personalised certif icate of commendation for their work. The dig ital fjnners booklet can be viewed here- https.'Ilindd.adobe.comlview1163a7ffe-cf83- 4288-a9a2-9d286ba5129d. NSI 10th Anniversary Celebration al Edinburyh Castle We held a special roadshow at Edinburgh Castle as part of our 10th anniversary celebrations. The Governor of Edinburgh Castle. Major General Alastair Bruce of Crionalch. OBE DL VR vdcomed students from across Scotland who had participated in NSI progrdmmes to present their eative pleces to dignitaries including community leadets. members of the amied forces and NSI supporters. The young people ref lected on a wide range of topics., from the centenary of the First World War to more recent conflicts. Military children also shared what it means to be a Chi of a serving parent. tt was a powerful collective of youth voices. our f uture leaders and peacekeepers. R•M•fflbran Dty We vSs5ted all flve MOD schools In CypNs ahead of Remembrance Day to create poètry for local community events. Over 500 chlldren, most of whom have a parent currently sepiing in the Amied Forces, participated in the ShOpS. Additionally, poetry workshops were held at RAF Leeming to share at the Fesliv81 of Remembrance seriice at Ripon Cathedral, which is viewed online by over 1.000 people. Workshops and Actlvltles We held virtual and in person creative workshops across the UK and around the wortd throughout the year. Our poetry, art. speech and songwriting practitioners visited schools for workshops. roadshows and other special avents in England, Scotland, Wales, Northem Ireland, Cyprus, Germany and Ihe USA. Th• young people leamed how to use the creative arts to share their reflection8 on conflict, gaining crnative writing and public speaking skills. Ukralnlan and Unaccompanled Chlldren Livlng In Ayrshlre: We were delighted to be part of a f antastic event at Ayr Town Hall. which brought together 110 students from North, East and SoLrth Ayrshi. The young people who took part came from a wide variety of places, including Ukraine. Af ghanistan, Chad, Turf(iye, Saudi Arabia. Kuwait. Irdq. Syria and Scotland. Many of them were displaced and thting in a new language. They were guided through the creative process by NSI prdctitioner Nlk,Perrlng, asked some slmple questions relatlng to food, object, language, experience and advice. Every participant did a fantastic job at translating their an$¥rS into poetry to celebrate where they are from. they miss and what they have discovered in their new home. Following the Iwrkshop, students ate lunch together, before presenting their work to an audience of their pee. teacher5. parents, local councillor5. academics and representatives f rom Education Scotland. Gensler: We worked with London based architectural f im Gensler on several projects in Ukraine. Th8 Regional Administration of Zaporizhzhla reached out to Gensler and asked for them lo desig n an 'underground school that would keep the children safe during the shelling and allow them to leam in per50n, fora full day, unintenupted. There are 40.000 students in schools of Zaporizhzhia and only 119 of the schools have shelters. Most children cannot attend school in per50n, and many are not completing their educational programmes. Not only does this disrupt their nonnal leaming and groW<h, it limits their future opportunilies for higher education. This school could be used as a prototype for schools in other cities and regions across Ukraine that are also under threat of shelling. Based on Ihe expertise of NSI. Gensler asked NSI to hold a creative yrkshOp with children and teachers from the Cossack Lyceum School to define what a safe school looks Ilke for them: one that allows for their education to thrive and provides hope for the future. The YrkshoP was run by Nik Perring, an award4yinning author and'wTiting teacher. Following the workshop, the children also created artwork of
Never Such Innocence Limited Registered Company Number08680319 Charity number 1156148 at they wanted to see their school look Ilke. The poem NOTHING IS IMPOSSIBLE. a Collaborative poem by the young people, was an important artefact of the project and also a key guiding light for the design, ensuring that the voices of pupils and teachers are heard and represented in the physical space of the underground school. In the f inal concept design. the poem was featured prominently in the entry of the school and design ideas from the young people were f eatured throughout the renderings. Following a successf ul partnership, NSI has been invited to continue worf(ing wlth Gensler on a similar project in the Kharkiv Region, redesigning a destroyed community. Young people were invited to share whal their ideal neighbo urhood might look like. Gemiany: NSI Poet In Residence and veteran Cllve Sandern vlslted the town of Helmstedt in LovKr Saxony, Germany. Over days we ran a series of poetry workshops with young people of various ages and backgrounds. Participants were answering the question'how does war affect people's lives?, Several students had personal perspectives to share, while othern looked at historical conflicts. Everyone approached the topic sensitively and showed great respect for their peer3. We hosted a poelry shovKase event at the Juleum Novum in Helmstedt - a beautif ul old universlty building. This was a fantastic success, with the words of the young people having a profound impact on audience. Royal Society of Arts 10th Annlversary Exhlbltlon: The work featured In thls exhibition was a collection of over 30 thought provoking pieces entered into our competitions over the past 10 years. The art reflecls on conf licts bolh past and present. local and global. li was exhibited In the Vaults at the Royal Soclety of Arts from 1-5 July 2024. AS part of this 10th anniversary celebration, several of the artists ¥th work on dlsplay travelled to London, to take part in a speGlal guided tour. Q&A and drinks reception. Arnong other speclal guests. the reception was attended by NSI'S President, Vice Admiral Sir Tirn Laurence KCVO CB ADC(P) and actor Charles Dance OBE, who kindly read a selection of poems from NSI wnners. NSI Young Ambassador John EVluga then presented a poem that he had wrFtten for the evenl. marking the charity's 10th birthday. All of the showcased in the exhibition can be found here.. https:Ilindd.adobe.comlviewlea094ada49fe4347-a54c46ef46607ee1 NSI Alumni Group: As part of our 10th Anniversary cdebrations, we launched a new NSI Alumni Group. We Invite previous winners and participants to meel with their peer5 around the worfd and engage in onliné workshops, focusing on different creative practices. The NSI Alumni Group has young people from over 20 different countries and meets every other month. Annually, we ask the young peopl8 a series of questions, to Captu the impact of Involvement in the exhibltion. CPS Book.. NSI was invited to contrfbute to a book titled: 'Children. Peace & Security: Centring Children and Young People's Critical PeTSP8Ctives'. This book is co4dited by Dr. Katherine Baillie Abidi from Mount Saint Vincenl Unlversity. Dr. Kate Swanson and Tanha Tanjila f rom Dalhousie University and Achaleke Leke f rom Local Youth Comer Cameroon. It is urKler contract Nlryth McGill -Queens Univernity Press, Canada. While many books have explored the causes and consequences of amied conflict. f ew have analysed these issues from the perspectives of children and youth. Our book will bridge this gap to cenlre children and young people's perceptions of war, peace and security using art. poetry and critical analysls. The book will include over 50 key concepts in children, peace and security, organised alphabetically. Each concept will feature carefulty curated children's art, poetry orvffiting, chosen from the thousands of pieces hich make up the NSI archive. These pieces will be accompanied by crilical analysis and reflection, WTilten by renowned scholars and practitioners in the field. Voi¢es of Amed Forces Chlldren Programrne The Voices of Arnied Forces Children, programme which welcomes serlice children. 6-18 years old, lo use creative arts to share what the Royal Navy. Amiy or RAF means to them. The project asks military children to reflect on the challenges and opportunities of having a parenus in the military. The project has been an engaging way for families to speak about d rfferent topics and challenges faced by seNice families. Many welfare units, military oriented charities and family federations have offered the progrdmrne to familles and il has made a powerful impact. Voices of Amied Forces Children Choir. Throughout the year, the cholr had many opportunities to WTite
Never Such Innocence Limited Registered Company Number 08680319 Charity number 1156148 new songs and showcase ones they had previously WTitten. They WTOte a song for each specific seNice. highlighting some of the unique characteristics of the Army, RAF and Royd Navy. Additionally. they created a stop animation video for the song Dandelions and came up with choreography to go with the song. mernbe of the choir visited the D-Day 80 celebrations in Portsmouth and wrote a song in sponse. The choir has not only been a source of creativity for the young people, but also a consistent group for them to see their f riends and build relationships, something that can othepise be challenging in rn1tary communities. Worf(shops and Activities: Throughout the year, we held workshops across the UK, allowing for seNice children to have their voices heard. As part of the Festival of Frlends in Oxf ordshlre, over 100 seNice chIldn participated in a poetry w0shop. We yrked alongside PSHE provider Jigsaw to raise the awafeness of the experience of military children. Additionally, days for service children were held in Wales arKI our Songwriting practitioner worked with the children to wiite songs. Celebratlng FO8$ Famllles Awarrls: The Voices of Amied Forc8s Children Choir was Invited to perforn for the award ceremony in London, singing original songs and a special song which they WTole specSfically for the CFF Ards. Winning artwork from Motmc dlsplayed In the event space. Month of the Military Chlld (Motmc) 2024: In April, we held activities for Molmc. a time to reflect on the sacrifices made by seDiice children and recognise the Important role they play in the military family. We vlsited schools across the UK, delivering poetry and art workshops. The workshops opened up dialogue on service life, bringing peer to peer understanding between both service and civilian children. Key locations include Moray. Helensburgh. Comwall and Wiltshire, ere we held a community roadshow at Tidworth Barracks. Teachers and service pupil leads were very impressed by the responses that the children shared, noting that il pmvided valuable insight into pastoral care needs of their students. YourvJ people from across the UK participated in our poetry and art competition. reflecting on the theme 'Life as a Dandelion,, th 12 trlservice and 3 civllian wlnnérs. Thè wlnners were invited to the Maln Building of the Ministry of Defence, to share their wlth senlor members of the trfservices, MOD staff, parents and teachers. Their worf( was also on display at the Maln Building for one month, being viewed by over 4,000 people. Trir w)fk vrds shared In a dlgilal booklei:
Nover Such Innocen¢8 Limited Re9iStered Company Number 08680319 Charity number 1156148 Structur•, g0ManCe and management of the charity Tho methods used to recruit and appoint new charfty trustees. TNstees are sought primarily thmugh the introduction and ref errals of the Board, Executive Committee and extemal advisors. The charity wll also seek to advertise trustee vacancies in 2024125 and to devebp the rdnge of skills and experience on the board. As rt evolves. it wlll seek to Identify best praGtice and to implement it In Sts work. The Irustees, bankws and adwsors Bankers: Santander, Bootle, Metseyside, L30 4GB Th• charlty's financlal posltlon at th• end of lh• year •nd•d 30 S•pt•mber 2024 The f inancial position of the charity at 30 September 2024 and comparatives forthe priOrplod, as morn fully detsiled in the accounts, can be sumrnarised as follows.. 2024 2023 Net income l (expenditure) 47,817 34.072 Unrestricted Reser48 Funds available for Ihe general purposes of the charfty 54,574 6,757 Total Funds 54,574 6.757 Flnanclal rnvlew of tho position at th• reporting dal•, 30 S•pt•mb•r 2024 The trustees consider the f inancial performance by the charity during the year to have been good beirg the first full year of in person activity following the pandemic and the advetse impact off COVID-19 on the charitable sector and on charitable donatlons, with incoming resources primarlly from generous donatlor6. NSI has also benefited from the very generous donation of time and services frorn a rdnge of supporta5 in office accommodation, meeting and event venues, catering and event assistants, IT support and accountancy. Charltabl8 8xperKliture prlmarSly comprised of core c08ts and salaries. The surplus forthe 2023124 year totalled £47,817 (2022123: def icit £34,072) which combined with a surplus brought fop•vard f rom 2022123 of £6.757 results in total funds carried f oThvard of £54,574. The surplus carried forvrard combined with grdnts and other donations received shortly after the f inancial year end puts the charity in a p051tion to deliver it5 planned activities for the 2024125 f inancial year. Oonations and grants received during the f inancial year included £150,000 from the Royal Brltlsh Leglon in October 2023. Th6 receipt of these additional grants and donations during the 2023124 financial year comblned with committed grant receipls scheduled for the earfy part of 2024125, has given the Trustees assurance that the charity has the resources to continue its operations f ora further 12 - 18 months from the balance 5he8t date of.30th September 2024.
Never Such Innocence Limitsd istsred Company Numbar08680319 Charity number 1156148 Pollcles on re8ervo8 The Trustees have considered the level of reserves required to ensure the continued activities of the charity. Reserves are needed to meet the costs of ongoing educational activltles. balancing any f luctuations in income and expenditure. Those costs are primarily the work of the staff deliveryteam. managing the design of educational resources, delivering roadshow events and worf(shops, schools liaison and f undraising. The trustees consider it is reasonable to hold reserves to meet these costs for six months, whilst f urther f undraising activity is undertaken. Resep4es at 30 September 2024 totalled £54,574, and are considered approprfate and sufficient, when cornbined wlth the incoming resources noted above from committed donations in the early part of 2024125, to support the continuing of NSI for a further 6 - 12 months. AvlabIlIty and adequacy of ass•ts of each of the fvnds Thè Trustees are satisf led that the charity's assets In each f und 8re available arKI adequate to f ulf il its obligations in respect of each fund. Plans for th• Futur• The Board of Trustees are actively keeping Never Such Innocence Sn exSstence with the aim of encouraglng children and young people lo reflecl on all forms of confllct throughout history, not Just the Firs1 Wodd War. D•tall8 of Tha Indep•nd•nt Examlner Nell Ath•rton FCMA CGMA Fellow of the Association of Chartered Management Accountants and Member in Practice 10
Never Such Innocence Lirnited P£gistered Company Number 08680319 Charity number 1156148 Statsment of Directors. and Trustees. Responsibilities The chaiity's tNstees are responsible forthe preparation of the accounts in accordance with the tem)s of the Companies Act 2006. the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities: Staternent of Recommended Practice (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS 102)) issued in October 2019 (Charities SORP (FRS 102). In particular, the Companies Act 2006 and charity law require the Board of Trustees to prepare firkgncial statements for each financial year which give a truè and fair view of the state of affalrs of the charity as at the end of the financial year and of the surplus or deflcit of the charity. In preparing those f Inancial statements the Board is required to: prepare the accounts in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and applicable law) select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and prepare the financial slatements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume thal the charlty wlll continue In business. state vthether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practica have been foll0vd, subject io any rnaterial departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements. law requires that the trustees must not approve the accounts unless they are satisfied that they give tNe & f air view of the state of affairs of the charity & of the surplus or def icit of the charity for the year. The Trust885 are also responsible for maintaining adequate accounting records 1¢h disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the f inancial position of the chadty and Nthlch are sufficient to show and explain the charity's transactions and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companles Act2006 and complywlth regulations made under the Charltles Act. They are also responslbb for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence fortaklng reasonable steps for the preventlon arKI detection of fraud and other irregularities. The Trustees are also responsible for the contents of the Trustees, report, and the slatutory responsibility of the Independent Exam5ner in latiOn to the TNstees' report is limited to examinSng the report and ensuring that, on the face of the report. there are no material inconsistencies with the figures disclosed in the f inancial staternents. M•thod of pr•paratlon of ac¢ounts . small ¢ompany provlslons The f inanclal statements are set oul on pages 14 to 25 The f inancial statements have been prepared implementing the Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS 102)) issued in October 2019 (Charities SORP (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006 These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Q)mpanies Act 2006 applicable to cornpanies. subject to the small companies, regime. This report vras approved by the boand of trustees on 261h June 2025. Lady Lucy French OBE Director and Trustee 11
Never Such Innocence Limited RegiSter8d Company Nurnber08680319 Charity number 1156148 Report of the Independent Examiner to the Trustees of the charltable company on the xGounts for the year ended 30 Septsmber 2024 I report on the financial statements of the charitable company on pages 14 to 25 for the year ended 30 September 2024, which have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) and with the Charities: Statement ofRecommended Practice (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in acconlance Viith the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK {FRS 102)) issued in October 2019 (Charities SORP (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006). under the historical cost convention and the accounting policies set out on page 18. R•sp•ctlve responslbllltles ol Trustses and Independent Examlner As descrfbed on page 3, the charitable company's Trustees, who are also tha Dlrectors of the Company for the purposes of Cornpany18w, are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements. The Trustees consider that the audit requ1ment of Section 144(1) of the Charities Act 2011 (the Act) does not apply. and that the is no requirement in the memordndum and articles of Ihe charity for the conducting of an audit. and that the accounts do not require an audit in accordance with Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 and that no member or mernbets have requested an aud it pursuant to section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. As a consequence, the Trustees have elected that the f inancial statements be subject to independent examination. Having satisf led myself that the charity is not subject to audit under any legal provision, or otheplvise, and is eligible for Independent examination, It Is my responsibillty to: a) examlne the accounts under sectlon 145 of the Act" b) follow the procedures in the General Directions given by the Charlty Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act., and; c) St8le whether particular matt8ryJ have como to my attention. Basls of Examlnerfs Statement and scop• of work undertaken I cond ucted rny examination in accordance with the General Directions issued by the Charity Commission for England & Wales, under section 145(5)<b) of the Act, setting out the duties of an lThlependent Examiner in relalion to the conducting of an Independent Examination. An Independent Examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charitable company and of Ihe accounting systems employed by the charitable company and a cornparison of the f inancial statements presented with those recortls. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures In the f Inanclal statements. and seeklng explanatSons f rom you, as Trustees, concemlng such matters. The pUoSe of the examlnatlon Is lo establlsh as far as posslble that there have been no breaches of charity legislation and that the financial statements comply with the SORP, on a test basis, of evidence relevant to the amounts and disclosures in the financial statements. The procedures undertaken do not provlde all the evldence that Vlould be requlred in an audit, and information supplied by the Tnjstees in the cOue of the examination is not subjected to audit tests or enquiries, and consequently I do not express an audit opinion on the view given by the financial statements, and in particular. l express no opinion as to whether the f inancial statement5 give a true and fair view of the affairs of the charity. and my report is limited to the matters set out in the statement below. I planned and perfomed my exarnination so as to satisfy myself that the objectives of the Independent Examination are achieved and before f inalising the report, l obtained yItten assurances f rom the Trustees of all rnaterfal matters. Subject to the limitations upon the scope of my work as detailed above, in connection with my exarnination, I can confimi that: In accordance wth Regulation 31 of The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, (rhe Regulations) the accounts of this charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Thi5 is a report in respect of an examination carried out under section 145 of the Act and in accordance with any directions given by the Commission under subsection (5) (b) of that section %%thich are applicable., and that. except for the matter of remuneratio n feffed lo in the prior paragraph, no matter has come to my attention in connection with my examination vthich gives me reasonable cause to b81ieve that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance wilh section 386 of th8 Companies Act 2006 and section 130 of the Charities Act 2011; 12
Never Such Innocence Lirnited Registered Cornpany Number 08680319 Charity number 1156148 to prepare financial statements which accord th the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 and The Charities Act 2011 and: that the financial statements be ppared in accordance with the methods and principles set out in the Statement of Recommended Practice - Accounting and Reporting by Charities applicable in the UK (FRS 102)) issued in October2019 (Charities SORP (FRS 102) have not been met or to which, in my opinion. attention should be drawn in my report in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Neil Atherton FCMA CGMA Fellow of the Association of Chartered Management Accountants and Member in Practice Rosemount Garden aose Lane Newbury RG14 6PR Thls report was slgned on 26th June 2025 13
Never Such Innoc8nc8 Lim ited Registered Company Number08680319 Charity number 1156148 Statement of Financial A¢tivities for the year ended 30 S•pt•mbor 2024 SORP Current year Current year Cuent year Prior year Unrestricted Restricted funds funds Total funds Total funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 Income Income & Ertdowments Donations & Legacies Grants A1 94.766 152,500 25.668 94.766 172,500 25,668 172,537 20,000 Operating Income 11,678 Total income 272,934 20,000 292.934 184,215 Expendltur• Cost of raising furKIs Charltable actlvltles Total expendlturo B1 B2 361 224,756 225,117 361 244,756 245.117 2,087 216,199 218.287 20,000 20.000 Net income for the year 47,817 47.817 (34,072) Net income after transfers Net movemenl in funds Reconclliation of funds: ABC 47.817 47,817 (34,072) 47.817 47.817 (34,072) 40,829 Total funds brought foM8rd 6,757 6,757 Total funds carrl•d forward 54,574 54,574 6,757 The 'SORP Ref, irKli¢ated above18 the Classlfication of Income set out in the fomal SORP document8. A8 required by paragraph 4.60 of the SORP, the brought forward arKI carried fopward f unds above have been agreed to the Balance Sheet. A separat8 Statement of Total Recognised Gains and Losses is not required as this statement includes all recognised gains and losses., All the prior year transactions were unrestricted items, and no further analysis is required. All activities derive from continuing operations. The noles attached on pages 18 to 25 fomi an integral part of these accounts. 14
Never Such Innocgnco Limited Po9iStered Company Number08680319 Charity number 1156148 Resourcés applied in the year ended 30 September 2024 2024 Funds generated in the year as detailed in the SOFA 47,817 (34,072) Net resources available to f und charttable activitles 54.574 6,757 Movements in revenue and Capitsl funds for the year ended 30 September 2024 Last Year Total Funds Unrestricted Funds Restricted Fund8 Total Funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 Accumulated funds brought forward 6.757 40.829 Recognlsed ga5ns and losses before tran81ers 47,817 (34,072> Revenue accumulated f urKIs 54.574 6.757 The notes attached on pages 18 to 25 form an integral part of these accounts. 15
Never Such Innocence Limited Registsr8d Company Number08680319 Charity number 1156148 Income and Expendlture Account for the year ended 30 Septsmber 2024 as required by the Companles Act 2006 2024 2023 Income f rom Operntlons Other Income Interest Rece5vable Gross Income in the year 287,931 5.003 172,537 11.678 292.934 184.215 Expenditure Charitable expendlture Fund raising Costs Govemance Costs Total Expenditure in the Year 243,112 361 215,569 2,087 630 218 287 245 171 Net income bef ore tax in the Year 47.817 34.072 Tax on Sufplus on ordinary activities Net income after tax in the year 47.817 34.072 In accordance wryth the provisions of the Companies Acl 2006, the headings and subheadings used In the Incorne and Expendilure account have been adapted to reflect the special nature of Ihe charity's tlvities. All activities derive f rorn contlnuing operations. The notes attached on pages 18 to 25 forni an integ ral part of these accounts. 16
Never Such Innocence Limited Registered Company NumberO8680319 Balan Sh••t as at 30 S•pt•mbor 2024 2024 2023 SORP Ref Current Assets Cash at Bank B4 57,316 12.518 Creditors: amounts f alling due within one year Nel Cuffent Assets C1 (2.742) (5.761) 54,574 6,757 Total net assets of the charity 54,574 6,757 The lolal net assets of the charlty are funded by the funds of the charity, as follo4. 2024 2023 unreStri8d Revenue Funds 12D3 54,574 6,757 Total charity funds 54,574 6,757 The 'SORP Rel, Indlcated above Is the classification of Balance Sheet items as set out Sn th8 formal SORP documents. As required by paragraph 4.60 of the SORP. the brought foDNard and carried forward funds above have been agreed to the SOFA. Tha directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exémption from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance wth sectlon 476 of the Act. The directors acknowledge thelr responsibilities for complying 1th the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 wilh respect to accounting reconls and the preparation of accounts. The charity is subject to Independent Examination under charity legislation. and the report of the examiner is on page 12. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Comp8nles Act 2006 applicable to company's subject to the small company's regime. Lady Lucy French OBE Director & Trustee Approved by the board of trustees on 26th June 2025 The notes attached on pages 18 to 25 fomi an integral part of these accounts. 17
Never Such Innocence Limited Registered Company Number08680319 Accounting policies Policies rdating to the production of the accounts. Basis of preparation and accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice (applicable to charilies preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS 102)) 18suad in October 2019 (Charitiés SORP {FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006. Never Such Innocenc8 Limited meets the def inition of a public benef it entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the levant accounting policy note(s). Pollcles relatSng to categories of income and 5ncome recognltion. Naturn of Income Income is recognised when the charlty has entitlernent lo the funds, any p8rfornance conditions attached to the item{s) of income have been mel, it is probable that the incomewill be received, and the amount can be measured rellably. Income rncognition Income Is Included In the Statement of Flnancial Activities {SoFA) when: the charity becomes entitled to the resources. It Is more likely than not that the tru8tees wlll receive the resources. the monetary valug Can be moasured whh sufflcient rellablllty. Gift Aid Gift Aid receivable is included in income when thèr8 is a valid declaration f rom the donor. Any Gift Aid amount recovered on a donation is part of that gift and is treated as an addition to the same fund as tha Initlal donatlon unless th& donor or the terms of the apped have specified Other188. Grants 8nd Don8tlons Grants and donations are only included In the SOFA when the general 5ncoma recognltlon crlterla are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP). Donated goods, facilities and services Donated serleeS and facilities are included in the SOFA when received at the value of the gift to the charity provlded the value of the gift Can be measured reliably. Donated seniices and facilities that are consumed immediately are recognised as income with an equivalent amount recognised as an expense under the appropriate heading in the SOFA. Government Grants Grants received are recognised in the period in which they become receivable. Voluntee In accordance with the SORP, and in recognition of the difficulties in placing a monetary value on the contribution f rom volunteers. the contribution of volunteers is not included wfjthin the income of the charity. However, the trustees value the signif icant contribution made to the activities of the charity by unpaid volunteer5, and this is described more f ully in the Trustees Report. 18
Never Such Innocence Limited Registered Company Num ber 08680319 ability rncognition Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can b8 measured with reasonable certainty. Govemance and support costs Support costs have been allocated between govemance costs and other support. Govemance costs comprise all costs involvirvJ public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice. Llablllty to taxatlon As a registered Charity. the organisation Is exempt f mm income and corporation tsx to the extent that its Income and galns are applied towards the charitable objects of the charity and for no other purpose. Value Added Tax is not recoverable by the charity and is theref ore included in the relevant costs in the Statement of Financial Activities. ndlng up or dl88olutlon of the charfty If upon wlndlng up or dissolulion of the charity thern remain any assets, after th8 satisfaGtion of all debts and liabililies, the assets represented by the accumulated furKI shall be transfeffed to some other charitable body or bodies havirvJ similar objects to the charity. Donatsd goods. servlc•s and facllltles Current Current year year Restricted Unrestricted Funds Funds 2024 Current year Total Funds 2024 Prior Year Total Funds 2023 2024 Included in legacies and donations. 52,800 52.800 8,200 Donated ser¥ices primarily comprise the very generous donation of off ice space f rom Robert Walters. Staff costs and •molum•nts Salary costs 2024 2023 Gross Salaries excluding trustees Trustees, Remuneration 108,528 114.169 8.705 Pensions 2,582 Total salaries, wages and related costs 111,110 125,474 NumberJ of full time employees or full tlme equlvalents The average number of total staff employed in the year was No employee received emoluments (excluding pension costs) in excess of £60,000 per annum. Of the four staff all were member5 of a defined contribution pension scheme throughout the year. The organisalion cont5nues to provide a def ined contribution scheme to its employees with an anticipated commitment in the 2024125 financial year of £2,920.92. 19
Never Such Innocence Limited Registered Company Number08680319 Truste•s' oxpens•s TIK8 expenses reimbursed to trustees, or paid directly to third parties, is shown below. 2024 2023 The amount 1MbUrSed to tnjstees The number of tnjstees to whom expenses were 1Mbur$ed 7 Credllors: amounts falllng due within one year 2024 2023 Accruals 630 PAYEINIC'S 1',427 Other Creditors 426 1,538 Tffdde Credito 89 2,742 1,243 5,761 Particulars of how partlcular funds aro repre8entod by amets and Ilabllltl•s At 30 Septembar 2024 Unrestricted Designated Funds Funds Restricted Total Funds Funds Current Assets 57,316 2.742 54,574 57.316 Cuffent Llabllltles 2,742 54,574 At 1st Octobar 2023 Cuffent Assets 12,518 5.761 6,757 12,518 5,761 Current Liabilitie8 20
Never Such Innocence Limited Registered Company Number08680319 Changa In total funds ov•r th• y•ar, analys•d by Indlvldual funds Funds brought forward from 2023 Movement in funds Trdnsfers behveen funds Funds catTied . foplvard lo 2024 2024 2025 Restricted rev8nue f unds Unrestricted revenue f unds 6,757 6.757 47.817 47.817 54.574 Total unrestricted and designated f unds 54,574 Tol81 charfty f unds 6,757 47,817 54.574 10 Analysls of mov•m•nts In fund8 over the year as shown In Not• 11 Other Expendlturn Gains and Losses 2024 Income Movement In Funds 2024 2024 2024 Restricted Funds 20.000 Unrestdcted and Designated Funds 272,934 225,117 47.817 Unrestrlcted Revenue Funds 272,934 225.117 47,817 11 The purposes for which th• funds as detailed In not• 10 ar• held by th• charity are: Restricted revenue funds: These funds are held and expended for meetlng specific grants gSven to the charlty for speclfic purpose5 thin the charities overarching charitable objectives. Unrestrlcted revenue f unds: These funds are held for the meeting the objectives of the charity, and to provide reserves for f uture activities and subject to charity legislation, are f ree f rom all restrictlons on their use. 12 Ulllmate controlllng party The charlty Is under the control of its legal members. 21
Naver Such Innocence Limltsd Reglstered Com pany Number 08680319 13 Golng Concern From the date of the slgning of the Trustees report. 26th June 2025, the charfty has the benef it of reserrfes amounting to 12-18 months of normal operating expenditure. This amount is sufficient lo confim the charity is able to continue as a going concem for at least 12 months following lh8 signing of the annual report and the Trustees are therefore able to conf irni the charlty can prepare ils accounts on a going concem basis. 14 Donatlon¥ and Logacl Curr•nt Current Current year year year Unrestricted R•8trlcted Total Funds Funds Funds 2024 2024 2024 Prlor Year Total Funds 2023 Donatlons and gifts f rom individuals less Small donations individually less than £1000 Armed Forces Covenant Anny Benavolent Fund Charitles Trust Coachmake David Mcalpine Don Boyd Golden Bottle Trust Lewis Comrns Ltd Northbank BID Llmited Paypal Reza Salari Royal Brilish Leglon Saints & Sinners Simon Linnett The Veterans Foundatlons The Worshipful Company of Gold and Silver Wyre Drawers Woolton T1 1,204 1,204 337 1.250 10.000 10,000 3.422 3,422 10,000 10.000 1,1)00 2,000 1,000 10.000 3.540 2,CM)O 1,(XlO 10,000 1.750 150.000 150.000 1,500 9,000 150.IX)O 1,500 9,000 10.000 1,000 2,500 10,000 1,000 Total donalions and glfts from indidual9 194,466 20.000 214.466 164.337 Accountancy Off ice Space Total donated goods and serv1$ Total Donations and Lo9acio3 1,800 1,800 51.000 52.800 267,266 52,800 247.266 8.21)0 172,537 20,000
Never Such Innocence Limited Registered Company Number 08680319 15 Total Incom• from Charitable aGlivitl•s Current Current Current year year year Total Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds Funds Prior Year Total Funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 Total Income from Charitable Trading 25,668 25,668 11.678 Expendltur• on charltable a¢tlvltles dlr•ct 8p•ndlng Current year Unrestrirted Funds 2024 Current year Current year Restricted Total Funds Funds 2024 2024 Prioryear Total Funds 2023 Gross Wages and Salarles Temporary Staff Travel and Subsistence 91,110 40,988 17,569 20,(XK) 111,110 40,988 17,569 125,474 46,073 18,8C Awards, Ceremonies and Prizes Total 149,667 20,CQO 169,667 190,347 23
Never Such Innocence Llmlted Registered Company Number08680319 17 Support Costs for charltable actlvitias The basis of allocation of costs between activities is described under accounting policies. Current Year Unrestricted Funds 2024 Current Currenl year Year Restricted Funds 2024 Prior Year Total Funds 2023 Total Funds 2024 Prnmises Expenses Ront payable undor operatlng leases Administrative ovetheads 51,000 51,000 Accountancy f ees Advertising and mart(eting Charitable Donations Entertainmant . Event Cost8 5.150 361 95 5,150 361 3,840 2,087 100 95 7,102 7.102 Infornatlon and publlcations Interest - Payable Meeting Costs Memberships Other legal and professional Postage Professional F888 Staff Welfare 100 100 3,442 699 315 315 71 2,244 271 2.244 271 2,328 3.140 Stationery and printing Subscrlptlons Telephone and intemet Trainlng Webslte Hosting & Support Financlal costs 2.417 2.417 983 1,238 60 1,238 1,062 30 2.373 2.373 970 Bank charges Support costs before reallocation Total support costs 90 90 127 73,806 73,806 73.806 73,806 26.523 26,523 24
Never Such Innocence Limited Rogistered Company Number08680319 18 Other Expondlturo Govemanco costs Cuffent Curyent year year Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2024 2024 Current year Total Funds 2024 Prior Year Totsl Funds 2023 Independent Examineff s fees Tnjstees, expenses Trustees. indemnity insurance Total Govemance costs 800 630 785 1,415 19 Totsl Charitabl• •xnditUrO Current Cuent year year Unrestricted Restricted CuThent year Total Prior Year Total Funds Funds Funds Funds 2024 2024 2024 2023 Tolal Direct Spending 149.667 20.000 169,667 190.347 Total Support Costs Total Govemance Costs 73,806 73,806 26,523 1,415 Total Charitable Expenditure 225,117 20,000 245,117 218.286 Expendltur• on Ralslng Funds (included 'thIn Note 17 Support Costs) Current Current year year Unrestricted Restricted Funds Funds 2024 2024 Cuffent year Total Funds 2024 Prfor Year Total Funds 2023 Cost of Fundraising Activities 361 361 2,087 Total Fundraising Costs 361 361 2,087 25