CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusteèsl members of The Blue Slate Foundation On accounts for the year endod 31 January 2025 Charity no (if any) 1159659 Set out on pag9$ I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('the Trust") for the year ended Responsibilities and As the charity trust88s of the Trust, you ar8 responsible for the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (°the A¢t°). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed the applicable Directions giv8n by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(bl of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any rnalerial rèspect: accounting records were kept in accordan¢8 With section 130 of the Act and that the accounts accord wilh the accounting records Independent •xaminerfs statement I have no concems and have come across no other matters in ¢onnection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in Order to enable a proper underslanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: 1010212026 Name: Michael Harle Relevant professlonal qualificatlon<s) or body (if any): HMRC AML Supervision - XKML00000158885 Addrg$8: Suite 8, Premium Inn, Altofts Lane. Castleford, WF10 5PZ IER October 2018
Section B Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight matters of concern (see CC32. Independent examination of Charity accounts: directions and guidance for 8xaminers). Whilst we consider our appointment to be independenl it should be noted thal Prosper Accountancy also acts as acGountants for Judge Electrical Limited - of which a director Chris Judge is also a trustee of The Blue Slate Foundation. Give hore briof details of any items that Ihe examiner wlshes to disclose. Both appointments are conducted on an arm's length transaction basis. During the yèar th8 foundation grew in size (incoming resources up by 392%) and it is positive to see that the trustees recognised the need to increase governance throughout as a result of this growth. The board of trustees should continue to focus on utilising funds in the mosl thorough way possSble to ensure the long term sustainability of the foundation. IER October 2018
The Blue Slate Foundation (Operating as The New Ways Foundution) Registered Charity Number. 1159659 R¢gistcred address: 15 Mulbery Court YO Y032 9TU Working Address: 63 Lawrence StreeL YotL YOIO 3BU Bank: Santander UK plc Trustees. Annual Report For the year ended 31 January 2025 Referenee and Administrative Details The Blu¢ Slate Foundation is a Charitable Incoryx)rated Organisalion (CIO) governed by a Titten constitution adopted in 2024 and utthed in December 2025. Trustees during the year. Cbris Judge- Trnstee. Chair and Fit)ance txad Charlie Malarkey- Ttee and Safeguarding Offic¢r Jamie Warters- Financial signatory and Boxing Development Lead Lewis Gell - Chief Strategy Officer (executive rol4 non-trustee) Principal Banker5.' Santander UK pl Independent Examiner: To bc appointed in 2026 Structur4 Governance and Man2gemeDt The charity operates in accordance with its constitution and Cknty Commission guidance. Trnstees are appointed under the ndes of the constitution following eligibility, safeguarding and declarntion checks. The Board meets quarterly to oversee governance, finance. safeguarding. and delivery outcomes. Extraordinary meetings are held as required. The trustees maintain proper mtnutes. resolutions, and action logs to ensure transparency and accountability. In 2025 the trnst¢es intriKluced a new Chief Strategy Officer (CSO} role to provide Icader5hip on funding. complianc¢. and parthership growth. The CSO reports dir¢ctly to the Board and supports its strdtegic and operatiollal development. The charity is centlY progressing a fomial name chan8e to The New Ways Foundation to reflect its wider remit in ttauma-infonned recovery and wellbeing work. The Blue Slate Foundation RegiStd Charity Number 1159659
Charlt2ble Objectives and Public Benefit The Blue Slate Foundation exists to: l. Thc advancement of health and wellb¢ing: To promote the physical and mentsl health of children. young people. and adults, particularly in Yorkshire and the North EasL by using positive activities as a tool of engagement to help them overcome personal barriers, fostet resilience. and develop the life skills necessary for sustainable independent living. 2. The reli¢f of those in need: To assist children, young people. and adults experiencing adversity. such as poverty. trauma. homelessness. addictio or abuse, by providing the metktoring alld supwrt needed to close the balerS that stop them from moving forward in life. The trnstees confirni that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benLfit when carrytng out the ch2rity's aiu]s and activities. Review of the Year 2025 Overview 2025 was a year of major Progress and renewal for the Foundation. Governance, StruCre. and accountability were strengthened. core programmes grew in Teach, and the organisation took decisive steps toward establishing a permanent base for its wort the New Earswick Boxing and Wellbeing Hub. The charity's trauma-infoTmed programmes have supported survivor5 of abusc. men in recov¢ry, and young people seeking safe. stru¢tured opportunities for persoT]al growth. It continues to operate with a strong ethos of lived experienc¢. Compassio and pmfessional integrity. Governance 2nd OrganAsatRonal DevelopmeDt Adoption of a revised constitution bringing governance in line with CIO requirements. Introduction of a structured quarterly meeting cycle witb cleor rqx)rting and follow- Appointm¢ttt of a Chief Strategy Officer to crdInate compliance. partnerships, and fimding. Strengthened relationships with York CVS and local statutory parthers to embed best practice and trhnsparency. The Blue Slate Foundation Registered Charity Number 115%59
Began fomial preparation for the charity's public rebrand to The New Ways Foundatio Traum2-Informed and Mentsl Health Programmes The Foundation continued to develop and deliver trauma-infotmed projects thToughout 2025: The Forgotten Boys partnership - a pioneering initiative supporting men who have survived abuse. helping thetn to rebuild Confidence. address traum4 and connect with peers through practical support and mentoring. Inside Out Project - publication alld conllnunity distribution of a lived-experienc¢ booklet bighlighting real stories of recovery aDd resilience. produced with input from service users and partner organisations. Community Mentsl Health Transforniation Grdnt - multi-year funding awarded to embed trauma-infornied support and mental health recovery within local community provision. These pmgraTnmes demonstrate how the Foundation's lived experience and professional expertise combine to deliver gerjuine. meaSklle impacL The Iyew Earswick Boxing and Wellbelng Hub A central focus of 2025 was planning and development for the new New Earswick Boxing and Wellb¢ing Hub, the cbarity's first pernwent base. The Hub will combine a fully equipped boxing gym with private counselling rooms, group spaces. and offices, creating a trauma-infornied environment that integrates physical activity, mentoring, and emotional support. Pmgress this year included: Completion of building layout and operational design. Partnership discussions with The Salvation Arn]y for tenancy and joint delivery. Early-stage costings and fimding strntegy pmduce(i Inclusion of the project in the ch2Tity's 2025-2028 development plan. Positive community consuitstion confirming strong local support. Th¢ Hub will become a ¢ornerstone of the Foundation's work. a visible, practical commitrnent to helping pcople recover, belon& and thrive. The Blue Slate Fou¥Klation Registered Chartty Number 1159659
Boxing and Wellbeing Boxing remains central to the Foundation's ethos of strength through structure and community. New Ways Boxing Club continued to grow. delivcrillg trawna-infonned boxing and fitness sessions for adults" alld young people. Safeguardin& England Boxing atTIliatio and ¢oaching compliance werc all implemente(L Trustees supported the creation of a pathway from participation to mentoring and volunteering. These activities continue to attract participants seeking safe. SUPPK)rtive. and purposeful engagement. Partnerships and Collaboration The Foundation deepened its collaborative WO a¢ross York and the wider region: Drdfted a Service Level Agreement {SLA) with The Salvation Arnly for joint delivery and shared use of facilities, still in developmenL Completed an organisational Charity Health Check with York CVS. Maintained close links with community mental health networks. lived<xperience groups. and youth 5¢rvices. These partnerships ensure that the Foundation's services remain crIble, accountable, and onnected to wider community prioriti¢s. l. Funding and Income During the financial year, the trustees successfully implemented a new Funding and Sustainability Strategy, transiltoning from local gym-based income to strategic grdnt funding and COTporate partneipS. Key Income Secured ID the Period: North Yorkshire Police: £15.454 secured for community safety and trauma-infornied project development. Red C Ltd: £10,OIK) COTpofdte sponsorship dcdicatcd to the stwcturdl development of the N¢w EaTswick Hub. City of York Council: £1,000 for operational transition support. Post-Year-End Success (Febnjary 2025 onwards): Following the success of the 2024125 strategy, the cl)arity recently secured a further three major filling streanLS to be deployed The Blue Slate Foundation Registered Charty Number 1159659
in the 2025126 year: Awards for All (£14,4(M)), Community Mental Health TrdnsfornHtion Grant (£35,320). and Two RÉdings Communiry FoundatioD {£2,2(K)). Additional fundrdising for the New EaWICk Hub is ongoing. with capital applications in development for 2026. 2. Financial Review The charity's financial statements for the year ending 31 January 2025 have been prepared on a Receipts and PaymenLs basis. Perforniance and Investment: The Foundation significaDtly improved its financial position this year, incr&ing total incoming resources to £44.707 (up from £l1.389 in 2024). A major portion of this income was immediately reinvested into the charity's infrastructure, with £28.200 expended on structurdl fabri(ation for the new premises at the New Eatswick Hub. Position at Year-End: The clwity ended the year in a strong position with a cash reserve of £14,381.70. The Foundation has no borrowing and operates within its means. To support thts growth. the trustee5 are implementing a fonnal reserves EM)licy and an external bookkeeping arrangement. including independent examinatiory to commence from thc 2026 reporting cycle. Risk MAnagernent The trustees matntain a live risk regisler. reviewed quarterly. Key risks identified during 2025 included: Funding continuity- mitigate41 by diversifying grdnt applications and developing multi-year funding. SafeguaTding and compliance- addressed thmugh llted wlicy. external guidance, and ongoing training. Capacity and governance- strengthened tIough CSO oversight and trustee re¢wittnent planning. PlaDs for 2026 and Beyond Complete and register official name cbange to The New Ways Foundation. Begiti fit-out and plSed opening of the New F2WICk Boxing and Wellbeing Hub. Deliver the second year of the Community Mentsl Health Trdnsformation project. Expand trnuma-infonned mentoring, trainin& and volunteer development. Strcngthell governance with independent financial review and impact rOrtIng. Develop brand identity and con]rnUDications strategy to increase visibility and reach. The trustees remain conllnttted to building a strong. transparenL and sustainable organisation that changes lives through trusL re£overy. alld inclusion. The Blue Slate Foundation Registered Charity Number 1159659
Trustees, Responsibilities sttent The trustees are respon57ble foT preparing this report and thc financial statements in accordance with the Clwities Act 201 l and the charity's constitution. They confirn] that they have: Kept proper accounting records: Safeguarded the assets of the chartty" Applied fi{L$ only for their intended charitable purposes" Complied with statutory obligations and guidance from the Charity Commission. Approved by the rd of Trns linsert datel and signed on its behalf: Chair: Trustee: Date L g1'C.I The Blue Slate Found*Éon Registered Ch8rity Number 1159659
Financiydl Appendix for The Blue Slate Foundation Reporting Period: l February 2024_ 31 January 2025 l. Introductlon This report provtdes a comprehenslve account of all financial activity for The Blue Slate Foundation (operating as The New Ways Foundation) for the fiscal y&qr ending 31 January 2025. The primary focus of this peTi(MJ was the transition toward 2 trauma-infonned service Model and the development of the New EaTswick Boxing and Wellbeing Hub. This report reconciles all bank transactions against the opening baknce caTTied forward from the previous financial year to ensure a complete audit trail of the charity's grovrth. 2. Executive Summary Opening C&sh Position: The year commenced with a brought-forward balance of £8.656.00. Income Perfornwice: TotaI receipts for the year reached £44.707.26, driven largely by successful wt applications and CoOrate support. Expenditure: Total payments amounted to £38,981.56. with the most significant investment directed toward structural fabrication and equipment. Closing Cash Position: The charity concludes the period with £14.381.70 in liquid assets. 3. Itemized Transaction Log (Full Audit Trail) Date Descriptton / Reference Money In (£) Money Out (£) 0110212024 Opening Balance Carried Fotward 8.656.00 0110212024 Gym Rent (Blue Slate) 0110312024 Gym Rent (Blue Slate) 6.00 1510312024 2024 Gym Use (Bluebery) i 00.Ix) 2210312024 orth Yorkshire Police {Ref= 108540) 15,454.00 0210412024 City of York Council Rates 212.75 0210412024 Gym Rent (Blue Slate) 600.00 The Blue Slate FoLsndation estered Chaiity Number 1159659
Date Description / Reference Money In {£) Money Out (£) 1210412024 ash Deposit (Post Office) I.3.00 1710412024 City of York Council {Ref.. 00945376) i.000.00 0110512024 Gym Rent (Blue Slate) 600.00 0110512024 City of York Council Rates 212.00 1010512024 TSL Elcctrical (Donation} 2,000.00 1210512024 Boxing Club (C Malarkey) 162.00 1210512024 Returned Trdnsfer (C Malarkey) 162.00 1310512024 Mandate 9 (C Malarkey) l62.00 1310512024 Returned Transfer (C Malarkey) 162.00 1410512024 Gym (Blueberry) 100.00 1610512024 York Masters (C Mal&key) 162.00 3110512024 BSAP Boxing Event {Building Services} 300.00 0310612024 Gym Rent (Bluc Slate} 600.00 0310612024 City of York Council Rates 212.00 0410612024 mcclaOnS Limited 300.(K) 0610612024 Boxing (Bellwood MD) 300.(M) 1010612024 York Print Companv 79.20 1810612024 Howl Fundraiser (Malarkey S&D) 20.(K) 2410612024 York Mast¢rs (C Malarkey) 8.00 2410612024 Transf¢[ (Judge Electrical Ltd) 300.(M) 2610612024 Masters Boxing (New Earswick SPO) 50.45 0110712024 Gym Rent (Blue Slate) 600.(K) 0110712024 City of York Council Rates 212.00 The Blue Slate Foundation ReOsteied Chartty Number 1159659
Date Description / Reference Money In {£) Money Out (£) 0110712024 Sumup Payments 59.98 0510712024 Donation (Lisa Kery} 0610712024 Tyson Shorts (Scarisbrick RG) 260. 1510712024 BSAP Dividend (Butlding Services) 2,000.00 1810712024 Building Service (Simon Malatkey) 2,000.00 2910712024 Masters Boxing (N Earswick SPO) 200.00 2910712024 Tansfer (Mr Christopher Judge) 83.30 0110812024 Gym Rent (Blue Slate) 600.00 0110812024 City of York Council Rates 212.00 021091202 Gym Rent (Blue Slate) 600.00 0210912024 City of York Council Rates 212.00 0510912024 oel Malarkey Gift (MaleY S&D) 250.(X> 1110912024 Red C Lid {Rcf: Rednoy) 9.999.00 1110912024 Red C Ltd {Ref: Rednoy) I.00 1410912024 YO Masters {C MalaTkey) 500.00 1410912024 Transfer (Judge Electrical Lttl) 144.(X) 1610912024 BoxRng {Malarkey C) S00.(M) 2610912024 Trdnsfer to Business Account 1.85 0111012024 Gym Rcnt (Blue Slate) 6.00 0111012024 City of York Council R*¢s 212.00 1411012024 Transfer (Mr Chrtslopber Judge) 31.48 0111112024 Gym Rent (Blue Slate) 600.00 0111112024 City olyork Council Rates 212.00 The Blue Slate Foundation Re8istsred Charrty Number 115
Date Description l Reference Money In (£) Money Out (£) 0111112024 Morning Subs (C Leathley) 158.00 0211112024 Portal Plan Ques (PP13487590V IZTH) EA8.00 0311112024 Card Payment {Mols0nS York) 7.66 2111112024 Cheque Deposit 38.44 2111112024 Ch¢quc Deposit 7.50 2811112024 BS Fabricatton (York Masters Boxing) 9,400.00 2911112024 YO Masters (C Malarkey) 138.00 0211212024 Gym Rent (Blue Slate) 600.00 0211212024 City of York Council Rates 212.(X) 0911212024 York Masters Boxing (M Esposito) 2,270.00 1711212024 Cheque Paid In (York CS) 6.000.IM) 2011212024 Charity Donation (BTitcab Limit¢d} 300.(X) 2411212024 Charity Donation (Connor Warrcn GPH) 5(K). 0210112025 City of York Counctl Rates 212. 1810112025 MasteTS Boxing INew Earswick SPO) 100.00 2010112025 Lewis Gell (Ref-. Blue Slate) 59.40 2210112025 BS Fabrication (York Masters Boxing) 18.800.00 OTALS 44,707.26 £38,981.56 4. Financial Reeonciliation Summary Total Receipts (Inrne): £44.707.26 Total Payments (Expenditure): (£38.981.56) Net Movement in Period: £5.725.70 Add: Orthing Balan¢¢ (0110212024): £8.656.00 Tho Blue Slate Foundation RegiSted Ch8rity Number 1159659
Closing Bank Balance (3110112025): £14.381.70 5. ClosiJ]g Statement ofAssets As of 31 January 2025, the charity holds the following assets: l. Cash at Bank.. £14J81.70 (Santander Business Current Account). 2. ProjectAssets: £28.200.00 (Investment in fabrication for York Master5 Boxing). 3. Fixed Assets: £4,684.00 (Gym fixtures and fittings brougbt forward). Report Prepared By: Cbris Judge. Tntee and Chair Date of Review: 2811212025 Approved by the Bo of Trustees on linsert date] And signed on its behalf: Chair: Truste Date: f The Blue Slate Foundation Registered Charity Number 1159659