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2022-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] April 2021 Period start date To 31[st] March 2022 Period end date Charity name: Free Your Instinct

Charity registration number: 1160961

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To promote good mental and physical health of
people with a recognised mental health need
through the provision of coaching in parkour.
To o9er development opportuni:es and
coaching. To promote the charity within the
mental health community. To ensure a duty of
care to all the members of the charity. To
ensure ongoing understanding regarding the
e9ect of parkour on mental health symptoms
with par:cipant informed consent.
Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.		 Para 1.17 and
1.19		 In 2021-2022 FYI have run classes in
partnership with NHS East London Founda:on
Trust (ELFT) for Children and Adolescent
Mental Health Services (CAMHS), and O9 The
Record (OTR) Bristol targe:ng young people
who are Not in Educa:on, Employment or
Training (NEET)
Each class is 1.5 hours Iong and has a maximum
capacity of 8 par:cipants. Classes are run by
both a lead coach and an assistant coach to
ensure par:cipants are fully supported
throughout the class. Classes o9er par:cipants
the opportunity to experience parkour,
increase physical ac:vity and social inclusion,
whilst focusing on developing mental and
physical strength and resilience. Each class
focuses on a speci4c objec:ve, for example,
teamworking, resilience, play, overcoming
obstacles, managing fear/ nega:ve thinking
and reconnec:ng post covid. All courses are
free to all par:cipants who are drawn from
some of the most vulnerable parts of local
communi:es in which we work.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 All trustees have had regard to the guidance
issued by the charity commission on public
bene4t

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SORP reference Free Your Instinct does not undertake any grant making activities Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Free Your Instinct does not undertake any social investment activities Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment We are grateful to the contribution from our volunteers who have supported the development of social media, contributed Para 1.38 personal experiences towards an online Contribution made by blog to increase awareness of parkour and volunteers mental health, as well as assisted with the delivery of fundraising events Other

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 Throughout 2021-22 Free Your Instinct was
fortunate to receive support from Grant
Funders such as Bristol Council’s “Health
and Wellbeing Fund”, the Association on
Mental Health Providers (AMHP), the
Tackling Inequalities Fund, London
Catalyst and The Mayors “Sport Unites”
Fund.
These funds enabled the recruitment of the
charities first employee to manage the day
to day activities, fundraising and strategic
growth of the charity.
These funds ensured Free Your Instinct
was able to continue offering classes for
free to those with a recognised mental
health need. Classes were delivered in
NHS ELFT CAMHS, East Village in
Newham, Southmead and Castle Park in
Bristol, reaching 121 beneficiaries.
Feedback from sessions reports increased
confidence (100% of respondents) and
increased physical ability (66% of
respondents)
“I’ve learned that I can achieve great things
in life, and to be stronger and never give
up” Female participant of children's
sessions delivered with support from Sport
London Tackling Inequalities Fund to those
who have experienced the greatest
inequalities of mental health during the
Covid 19 pandemic.
Funding from AMHP provided the
opportunity to respond to the changing
working climates as a result of the
pandemic and update IT infrastructure,
ensuring covid risk assessed methods of
participant and impact data collection could

continue, whilst also reinforcing GDPR compliance and ensuring cyber security. In 2021 Free Your Instinct were also nominated for the “Innovative Mental Health Intervention” Award at the Mental Health and Wellbeing Awards, emphasising the charity’s position as a leading provider of parkour courses and further establishing parkour as an evidence based intervention for people with mental health support needs.

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Achievements against
objectives set
Para 1.41
Free Your Instinct has recognised a need
for structural growth to support the
increased demand subsequent to the
Coronavirus pandemic. In 2021 the charity
was able to recruit its first employee to
support the day to day running and
development of the charity, with thanks
from Bristol Council's Health and Wellbeing
Fund.
Despite the challenges faced in navigating
a global pandemic, Free Your Instinct has
shown resilience throughout, continuing to
achieve our strategic objectives,
demonstrating a 100% growth in session
delivery and the development of a
sustainable fundraising strategy.
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 The sustainable fundraising strategy was
under development during 2021, however
the charity was able to meet its fundraising
objectives in securing funding to recruit its
first employee to manage the day to day
running, strategic growth and fundraising.
FYI also secured further funding to ensure
the continued delivery of classes within
NHS ELFT and Southmead with support
from The Mayors Fund “Sport Unites” and
Community Quartet Foundation,
respectively. The charity remains focused

on fundraising to ensure the development of a more robust and sustainable organisational structure Investment performance against objectives Para 1.41 Other

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period		 Para 1.21 Free Your Instinct has historically been
heavily grants funded with high levels of
restricted funds, and low unrestricted
funds. Turnover in 2021-22 saw a 55%
increase from 2020-21 and a 100%
increase in unrestricted funds.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 Free Your Instinct has a target reserve
policy of 3 months with a view to
establishing 6 months reserves over the
next 3 years
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 £4512
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23

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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)
Para 1.47
Funding Grants
Event Fundraising
Individual Donation
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 Free Your Instinct does not undertake any
social investment activities
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 To date FYI has been heavily grants
funded, which limits proactive responses to
demand. Over 2021-22 the charity has
been developing a sustainable fundraising
strategy to diversify sources of income and
ensure sustainable growth during a period

of significant growth and transformation Other

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 CIO
Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees		 Para 1.25 Free Your Ins:nct is currently governed by a
board of three trustees who oversee the
governance and strategic development of the
charity. The Charity is managed by the CEO
who oversees the charity's day to day ac:vi:es.
Selec:on of new trustees is based on a need
highlighted in general mee:ngs and iden:4ed
skill mix needs of the Board. If a new posi:on is
required a trustee speci4ca:on is wri9en to
ensure clarity, and the vacancy is adver:sed on
appropriate pla:orms. Depending on the
number of applica:ons, candidates are
shortlisted by the CEO, against the trustee
speci4ca:on requirements before being
presented to the trustee board. Appropriate
applicants will then be invited to an interview
via video call with the CEO and at least one
other trustee.

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees
Para 1.51
Successful candidates will be required to
submit references, complete a trustee
declara:on as well as complete a DBS check
prior to appointment.
New Trustees are provided with Induc:on
training and guidance publica:ons from the
Charity Commission as detailed in the charity’s
Trustee recruitment policy
Free Your Ins:nct works closely with partner
organisa:ons including:
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 NHS East London Founda:on Trust
Esprit Concrete
O9 The Record Bristol
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51
Other

Reference and Administrative details

Charity name Free Your Instinct
Other name the charity uses FYI
Registered charity number 1160961
Charity’s principal address 8 Sandy View
Beckington
Frome
BA11 6TR
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity
Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
year		 Name of person
(or body) entitled
to appoint trustee
(if any)
1 Stephen Lenton
2 Charley Hobson-
Merrett
3 Michael Clack Treasurer
4
5
6
7

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets None held in this capacity

Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects

Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser
Name
Address		 Type of adviser
Name
Address		 Type of adviser
Name
Address
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional
information)
Charlotte Boenigk

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

Declarations Declarations Declarations
The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees
Signature(s)
Full name(s) Stephen Lenton Charley Hobson-Merre9
Position (eg Secretary,
Chair, etc)		 Trustee Secretary
Date 17/10/2022 17/20/2022

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF FREE YOUR INSTINCT

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2022, which are set out on pages 8 to 9.

RESPONSIBILITIES AND BASIS OF REPORT

As the charity’s trustees of the Company, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT

I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Olusiji Odeleye

Director Enodel UK Ltd t/a iSolve Accounting & HR 28 November 2022

Free Your Instinct
Charity Name		 Free Your Instinct
Charity Name		 Free Your Instinct
Charity Name		 Free Your Instinct
Charity Name		 Free Your Instinct
Charity Name		 1160961
No (if any)		 1160961
No (if any)		 1160961
No (if any)		 CC16a
For the period
from		 01-Apr-21
Period start date		 To 31-Mar-22
Period end date
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £		 Restricted funds
to the nearest £		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £		 Total funds
to the nearest £		 Last year
to the nearest £

Donations		 4,513 44,951 - 49,463 31,894
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
- - - - -
Sub total(Gross income for AR) 4,513 44,951 - 49,463 31,894
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
31,894

Salary		 - 19,217 - 19,217 1,231
Pensions - 935 - 935 63
Coaching - 11,644 - 11,644 1,708
Suppliers - - - - 888
Travel 72 - - 72 -
Stationary 10 - - 10 62
Insurance & subscriptions 1,648 - - 1,648 293
Other expenses 631 - - 631 264
Technology 1,615 - - 1,615 92
Bank Changes 96 - - 96 69
**Sub total ** 4,071 31,796 - 35,867 4,670
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
-
-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
4,670
441 27,224
- -
- 5,312
441 32,537

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