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2024-03-31-accounts

Company Registration Number 8929034 Charity Registration Number 1158831

TRANSFORM TRAINING LTD

ANNUAL REVIEW

DIRECTORS' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH

2024

TRANSFORM TRAINING LTD

COMPANY INFORMATION

Directors and Trustees

Incorporated

Company Number

Registered Office

Independent Examiners

Bankers

Laura Cameron Hayley Phillips Louise Bacon

In England on 7[th] March 2014

8929034

Dukeries Business Centre 31 – 33 Retford Road Worksop Nottinghamshire S80 2PU

Olivia Thorpe

Unity Trust Bank Nine Brindleyplace Birmingham B1 2HB

TRANSFORM TRAINING LTD

CONTENTS

Introduction 4
Directors' Report 5
Summary of Achievements 6 -9
Independent Examiners Report 10
Statement of Financial Activities 11
Balance Sheet 12
Notes to the Financial Statements 13-18

TRANSFORM TRAINING LTD

INTRODUCTION

Transform Training is a grassroots youth organisation working in Nottinghamshire and Nottingham City. Our work focusses on helping children and young people in disadvantaged communities aged between 9 and 18 years, or up to 25 years with learning disabilities.

We have two bases: Worksop in North Nottinghamshire and Beeston in South Nottinghamshire.

We run a range of workshops and activities for young people every week in community venues and schools. We work in small groups and one-to-one with individual young people who need additional support.

We work with young people who are marginalised, isolated and deprived, because of their traumatic life experiences or because of their disabilities. Many have long term mental health or learning disabilities, some are school refusers or permanently excluded, involved in criminal and/or sexual exploitation, violence and abuse (either as victims, perpetrators or both). We also work with young people who are refugees or have come to the UK as part of a resettlement programme. These young people have experienced loss and disruption, sometimes they are separated from key family members.

We work with young people whose disadvantages are amplified because they are unable to cope or manage themselves and have very poor social skills. This leads to them being shunned, ignored or discriminated against in their community.

We specialise in emotional education training. Our training, advice and support enables them to become more emotionally capable so that they can deal with the difficult situations that life throws at them. We equip them to understand how their current feeling affect their choices, learn how to recognise and manage their feelings and develop practical strategies that help them make better choices, and have a better life.

We employ two full time and six part-time staff who are all qualified and experienced in their field of work. They all, like our Trustees and volunteers live locally and bring their lived experience of the young people’s issues to their role. We work in partnership with other statutory and voluntary organisations who support our work and make referrals to us.

We recruit, train and support local adult volunteer life coaches who offer support to our young people. We also provide training in emotional education to staff and volunteers in our partner agencies. We also benefit from having up to 5 youth work student placements with us for three months at a time each.

In addition to our work directly with young people we run employability programmes for people who are inactive in the labour market, helping them to develop confidence and essential life skills that lead towards volunteering or employment. We also run training courses in emotional education for staff and volunteers who work for other local youth organisations.

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TRANSFORM TRAINING LTD

REPORT OF THE MANAGEMENT BOARD

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

The directors present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 MARCH 2024.

Objectives and Public Benefit Reporting

The Trustees of TRANSFORM TRAINING LTD have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit reporting in deciding what activities the charity has undertaken this year.

The objects of the charity are;

1) To act as a resource for young people with particular regard to those people who are socially and economically disadvantaged in society due to crime, poverty, disability, either physical or mental, or who have long term mental ill health or learning disabilities by offering training, support and development activities as a means of:

(a) advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals;

2) To advance the education of professionals providing education to young people to maintain / develop their teaching skills and to advance the education of parents and carers of young people to develop skills that help them to cope better with the challenges of their children.

Directors and Trustees

The directors are also trustees for the purposes of charity law. The directors who served during the year and to the date of signing the financial statements are listed below:

Hayley Phillips Laura Cameron Louise Bacon

TRANSFORM TRAINING LTD is a company limited by guarantee. Its affairs are governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. The company is a registered charity, number 1158831.

The liability of the members in the event of the company being wound up is limited to a sum not exceeding £10 each.

As the company is limited by guarantee, the directors have no interest in the share capital of the company.

The directors meet quarterly. Senior staff attend the meetings and are required to provide reports on finance, funding and service delivery. The directors employ a team of paid workers to carry out the day-to-day management and operation of the Charity.

Trustee Induction and Training

The Trustees are familiar with the practical work of the charity and keep abreast of developments through meetings, events and participation in training. New trustees are invited and encouraged to familiarise themselves with the charity and the context within which we operate. Meetings with the Chief Executive of the charity cover:

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TRANSFORM TRAINING LTD

REPORT OF THE BOARD OF TRUSTEES

Annual Review and Summary of Achievements April 2023 to March 2024

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134 individuals took part in one of our programmes
We delivered 190 individual sessions
Helped by 21 trained local volunteers
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We delivered 2461 hours of face to face support
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BREAKAWAY – PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE WITH LEARNING DISABILITIES

This year, we have successfully delivered a heritage-focused project that engaged young people with learning disabilities in exploring the cultural significance of BBC Radio. A core group of eight young people worked together to plan and prepare six taster sessions, which were held at special schools and colleges to promote the project and recruit participants. These sessions introduced the project's objectives and provided engaging activities, sparking widespread interest.

Weekly workshops allowed participants to delve into the heritage of BBC Radio, examining its social impact over 100 years, recreating and interpreting historic broadcasts, and creating new radio content for modern audiences. Highlights included research trips to BBC Radio Nottingham, Erewash Sound, and the National Science and Media Museum, enriching the young people’s understanding and inspiring their creative work.

The young people collaborated to produce an education resource pack tailored for peers with learning disabilities. They designed this pack—featuring interactive activities and accessible content—with support from a graphic designer and trained volunteers. The resource will be distributed to local special schools and colleges and was launched in January 2024.

Additionally, selected participants contributed to a dialogue with Professor Jean Seaton and the BBC’s Disability and Diversity Team, offering insights into how the BBC can improve accessibility for people with learning disabilities. This project has not only empowered young people to explore their heritage but also fostered leadership, creativity, and community engagement.

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TLC (TRANSFORMING LIFE CHANCES) PROGRAMMES FOR YOUNG PEOPLE AGED BETWEEN 12 AND 18 YEARS

(a) FUSION WELCOME – PROGRAMME FOR HKBN(O) YOUNG PEOPLE

Our Fusion Welcome programme has been hugely successful within Broxtowe, having engaged over 1000 HKBNO’s in the area since its conception in 2021 and having offered intensive youth support to over 60 HKBNO teenagers. The work we provided has been vital to the integration of Hong Kongers to the area.

For the third year running, we delivered a comprehensive programme of welcome events and brought together communities that involve entire HKBNO families in Broxtowe. Our work has included weekly youth group sessions and one residential courses for young people, civic, family and social events for seniors in partnership with Broxtowe Vision and employability training bringing job and volunteering opportunities for the parents of our young people.

We have successfully integrated communities of HKBNO's and local people through joint family events, and created an inclusive, welcoming environments for new Hong Kongers to come into. In our third year, we have focused on and developed partnerships within the Broxtowe community for this project in order to ensure its sustainability. This has involved joining a new partnership with the new Plessey Centre in Beeston and continuing to build our collaborative relationship with East Midlands’ HKBNO Resettlement team.

We have established ourselves as an organisation that the Hong Kong community can trust and rely on for support with a whole host of issues that they may face whilst settling in Broxtowe. The impact of this programme has been huge - we now have HKBNO staff and volunteers across our other programmes, have seen multiple groups into jobs and volunteering opportunities externally to our organisation and the young people are being successfully settled into schools and other local youth groups.

(b) TLC POTASSIUM – PROGRAMME FOR YOUNG PEOPLE REFERRED BY THE POLICE AND COMMUNITY SAFETY TEAM IN BROXTOWE, NOTTINGHAMSHIRE

In February 2023, we were commissioned by Broxtowe Borough Council to work with local police in addressing the significant rise in anti-social behaviour, violent incidents, and hate crimes in Beeston. The issues stemmed from a group of fifteen young people aged 10 to 15 who were excluded from education, banned from local activities, and facing severe personal challenges, including poverty, parental substance abuse, and neglect. Our intervention provided a structured programme to rebuild their relationships with the community and create positive pathways forward.

The programme itself is run by a specialist youth work team, who work with young people to improve their emotional resilience and engage in meaningful activity. This is done through a range of different routes, from sports to wellbeing, all whilst embedding our specialist emotional education curriculum. We offer young people a safe space, off the streets, where they will be fed and supported in making meaningful decisions and change that will influence their behaviour, and ultimately, change their lives. We give young people the opportunities they aren’t afforded at open offer youth centres and provision, as we are able to tailor our work to their goals and aspirations, as well as gaining great understanding for the challenges they face in their home lives. For example, when young people can’t or won’t attend session, we will conduct home visits or arrange to see them at their education provision. It is our promise that we do not give up on the young people we work with, no matter how hard their lives get.

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The 2023/24 programme began with initial home visits to understand the young people's circumstances and build rapport with their families. We then delivered a comprehensive, multiphase intervention spanning six themes: Laying the Foundations, Communication, Giving and Receiving Support, Conflict Resolution, Who Am I?, and Project. Each theme comprised eight sessions designed to develop emotional awareness, teamwork, communication, and resilience while fostering a sense of belonging and achievement.

Participants engaged in a range of activities, including group discussions, sports sessions like boxing and basketball, guest speaker sessions, and trips to local events, such as Goose Fair in Nottingham City. Practical workshops addressed conflict resolution, communication strategies, and emotional education. Young people were also supported in planning and leading acts of kindness, developing leadership skills, and reflecting on personal goals.

Celebratory trips marked the completion of each stage, reinforcing milestones achieved.

This initiative helped rebuild trust between young people, the police, and the wider community while equipping participants with essential life skills. It offered a transformative experience, fostering selfawareness, teamwork, and confidence, and providing them with tools to navigate their futures positively.

Information about our work on this was reflected positively in the local press – Inspector Mike Ebbins, District Commander of the Broxtowe district, said: " When Operation Potassium commenced it became apparent to us we would not be able to police our way out of the issue and needed to identify an effective diversionary scheme to support us with our campaign.

"I am delighted by the progress Transform Training have made with the young people in Broxtowe."

Sergeant Heather Harding, of the Beeston neighbourhood policing team, added: “ The success of this initiative so far is testament to our collaborative approach towards preventing and reducing antisocial behaviour, helping young people to understand the root causes and consequences of their actions and how they can make more positive decisions in future’

(full article can be found here: - https://www.nottinghamshire.police.uk/news/nottinghamshire/news/news/2023/july/comprehensive approach-tackles-antisocial-behaviour-in-beeston-area/ )

We are continuing this work in Beeston and have been commissioned for new TLC Programmes in other parts of Broxtowe, which we hope to report back on in our 2024-25 report.

(c) EMPLOYABILITY TRAINING

In April 2023, we successfully secured a further two years of funding from Nottingham City Council to deliver our employability training, which was previously put at risk by the closure of the European Social Fund for the training we delivered for two years in collaboration with Enable. Since April this year, we’ve been delivering this work across the city, which has gone from strength to strength.

The Steps into Work programme (formerly known as Working with People training) offers comprehensive employment support designed to help socially excluded and economically inactive individuals overcome barriers to work. The programme focuses on developing soft skills for employment, providing opportunities for job searches, and offering one-to-one support with tasks such as CV writing, job applications, and identifying volunteering opportunities. Participants also

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receive guidance on accessing the benefits system and are supported in engaging with basic skills courses, which enhance their employability.

An important element of the programme is its provision of emotional education and mental health support, delivered by our trained specialists, to address psychological and physical challenges that may prevent participants from sustaining employment.

The Steps into Work initiative has been developed in line with Nottingham City Council and is wellstructured to address practical and emotional barriers to employment, with a holistic approach that combines skill development, personal support, and mental health interventions.

OUR FINANCIAL RESULTS FOR 2023/24

Income

Expenditure

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2%
1%
4% 10%
Grants and
Donations
Contracts Core
93% 90%
Fundraising
Charitable
Refund Activities
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES

OF TRANSFORM TRAINING LTD

COMPANY LIMITED BY GUARANTEE

I report on the Accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 MARCH 2024.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed.

Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of independent examiner's report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner's statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:

have not been met; or

O. Thorpe 15 Whiting Avenue Toton Nottingham NG9 6FD

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TRANSFORM TRAINING LTD

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

Unrestricted
Notes
Funds
£
Carried forward
(12,933.05)
Incoming resources from charitable
Activities
Grants and donations
20,022.00
Incoming resources from generated funds
Voluntary income:
Activities for generating funds:
Income from contracts:
263.00
Other Incoming resources
Fundraising:
849.97
Refund
363.24
Total Incoming Resources
8565.16
Resources Expended
Breakaway Projects:
Transforming Life Chances (TLC) Projects
Training and Development
General
15,713.96
Total Resources Expended
15,713.96
Total funds carried forward
(7,148.80)		 Restricted
Funds
£
17,198.74
148,263.82
165,462.56
54,931.02
87,278.39
142,209.41
23,253.15		 Total
Funds
2024
4,265.69
168,285.82
263.00
849.97
363.24
174,027.72
54,931.02
87,278.39
15,713.96
157,923.37
16,104.35		 Total
Funds
2023
£
2014.16
160,862.39
23,469.69
3,112.13
189,458.37		 Total
Funds
2023
£
2014.16
160,862.39
23,469.69
3,112.13
189,458.37

67,420.27
86,519.49
31,252.92
185,192.68

4,265.69

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TRANSFORM TRAINING LTD

BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2024

FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
8
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
9
Cash at bank and in hand
12
Total Current Assets
12
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
10
Net Current (Liabilities) / Assets
Total Assets Less Current Liabilities
Unrestricted funds
11
Restricted funds
11
Total funds
12		 2024
£
£
-
15,016.00
1,088.35
16,104.35
16,104.35
16,104.35
(7,148.80)
23,253.15
16,104.35		 2023
£
£
-
-
4265.69
4265.69
4265.69
4265.69
(12,933.05)
17,198.74
4265.69

In preparing these financial statements:

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies’ regime and in accordance with FRS 102 SORP.

The financial statements were approved by the Management Board on 28[th] December 2023 and signed on its behalf by

Hayley Richards Director Company Number: 8929034

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TRANSFORM TRAINING LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1. Accounting Policies

The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently throughout the year and in the preceding year.

(a) Basis of preparation

The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice; Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014.

(b) Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis as the directors believe that a surplus will be achieved in the current financial year based on the budget prepared for that period.

(c) Fund accounting

(d) Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

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TRANSFORM TRAINING LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

1. Accounting Policies (Continued)

(e) Resources expended

Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates:

(f) Tangible fixed assets and depreciation

Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:

Fixtures, fittings and equipment - 25% pa Straight Line

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  1. GRANTS AND DONATIONS RECEIVED
2.GRANTS AND DONATIONS
RECEIVED
Restricted Funds
Unrestricted
Funds
Total Funds
2024
BBC Children in Need
9,860.00
9,860.00
Beeston Consolidated Charities
12,000.00
12,000.00
Broxtowe Borough Council
37,405.25
37,405.25
East Midlands Councils (HKBNO)
9,617.37
9,617.37
Groundwork UK
1,544.00
1,544.00
Hussain Sabina/CA
100.00
100.00
K Li
20.00
20.00
N GED S We PLC
6,968.00
6,968.00
N Wan
50.00
50.00
Nottingham City Council
9,864.00
20,022.00
29,886.00
Nottinghamshire County Council LIS
15,126.00
15,126.00
Postcode Places Trust
16,924.00
16,924.00
T Ng
20.00
20.00
The Jones Trust Fund
5,000.00
5,000.00
The National Lottery Community Fund
9,498.00
9,498.00
The National Lottery Heritage Fund
14,267.20
14,267.20
148,263.82
20,022.00
168,285.82

3. INCOME FROM CONTRACTS

The Spencer Academy Trust 100.00
Breakaway Transport 163.00
£ 263.00
4.
5.
 INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS FOR GENERATING FUNDS
£
Fundraising income
849.97
REFUNDS
Refund from HMRC
363.24

6. STAFF COSTS

£ Staff costs were as follows: Salaries, contractors and sessional fees 126,676.18

No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000.

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7. RESOURCES EXPENDED Analysed by projects

Breakaway TLC
Projects Projects
Activities & Materials 2,056.11 12,297.35
Bank Charges
Subscriptions 38.00
Insurances 271.03 271.04
Office/General Administrative Expenses 569.40 634.20
Staff and Contractors Salaries, Fees and PAYE 49,837.35 64,065.31
Travel Expenses 2,165.13 8,252.39
Training 1,690.00
Volunteers Training and Expenses 32.00 30.10
Total £54,931.02 £87,278.39

6. RESOURCES EXPENDED Core Costs

Bank charges 177.90
Dues and Subscriptions 719.20
Insurances 271.04
Office/General Administrative Expenses 1,630.88
Staff and Contractors 12,773.52
Staff and Contractors Expenses 141.42
Total
 £15,713.96

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TRANSFORM TRAINING LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

8. GRANTS MADE

No grants or donations were made by the charity.

9.
10.

11.		 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Fixtures,
Fittings &
Equipment
At 31 March 2024
0.00
DEBTORS
Total
Grants, rents and other income receivable
2024
£
Nottingham City Council
15,016.00-
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN
ONE YEAR
Taxation & Social Security
-
Other creditors
-
Accruals
-
-

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TRANSFORM TRAINING LTD

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024

12 ANALYSIS OF FUNDS

Description of Funds – Grants and Donations

Source Fund Amount
BBC Children in Need Breakaway 9,860.00
Beeston Consolidated Charities Breakaway and TLC 12,000.00
Broxtowe Borough Council TLC 37,405.25
East Midlands Councils (HKBNO) TLC 9,617.37
Groundwork UK Breakaway 1,544.00
Hussain Sabina/CA TLC 100.00
K Li TLC 20.00
N GED S We PLC TLC 6,968.00
N Wan TLC 50.00
Nottingham City Council TLC and Core 29,886.00
Nottinghamshire County Council LIS Breakaway and TLC 15,126.00
Postcode Places Trust Breakaway 16,924.00
T Ng TLC 20.00
The Jones Trust Fund TLC 5,000.00
The National Lottery Community Fund TLC 9,498.00
The National Lottery Heritage Fund Breakaway 14,267.20

168,285.82

13 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BY FUND

Unrestricted Restricted
Funds Funds Total
£ £ £
Fixed assets - -
Net assets (7,148.80) 23,253.15 16,104.35

14 CONTROL RELATIONSHIP

The charity is controlled by its Board of Directors.

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