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2023-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1[st] April 2022 Period start date To 31[st] March 2023 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 offer development opportunities 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 effect
of parkour on mental health symptoms with participant
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 2022-2023 FYI have run classes in partnership with NHS East
London Foundation Trust (ELFT) for Children and Adolescent
Mental Health Services (CAMHS), Active Newham and Bristol
Southmead Social Prescribing Services supporting adults and
young people who are most at risk of the inequalities of mental
health.
Each class is 1.5 hours Iong and has a maximum capacity of 8
participants. Classes are run by both a lead coach and an
assistant coach to ensure participants are fully supported
throughout the class. Classes offer participants the opportunity
to experience parkour, increase physical activity and social
inclusion, whilst focusing on developing mental and physical
strength and resilience. Each class focuses on a specific
objective, for example, teamworking, resilience, play,
overcoming obstacles, managing fear/ negative thinking and
reconnecting post covid. All courses are free to all participants
who are drawn from some of the most vulnerable parts of local
communities 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 benefit

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SORP
reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Free Your Instinct does not undertake any grant making activities
Policy on social
investment including
program related
investment		 Para 1.38 Free Your Instinct does not undertake any social investment activities
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 We are grateful to the contribution from our volunteers who have
supported the development of social media, contributed personal
experiences towards an online blog to increase awareness of parkour and
mental health,as well as assisted with the deliveryof fundraisingevents
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 2022-23 Free Your Instinct was fortunate to
receive support from Grant Funders such as Bristol
Council’s “Health and Wellbeing Fund”, The Community
Quartet Express Fund, The Mayors “Sport Unites” Fund
and the Together Fund
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, NHS ELFT early intervention services,
Active Newham Youth Services and Southmead in Bristol,
reaching 129 beneficiaries.
Feedback from sessions reports increased mental
wellbeing and confidence (100% of respondents) and
increased awareness of the importance of physical activity
(100% of respondents).
Feedback from parents describes greater confidence and
social engagement at school as well as greater resilience
to challenging situations as a direct result of attending
courses run by Free Your Instinct
In 2022 Free Your Instinct were also nominated for the
“Support During the Pandemic” Award at the Mental
Health and Wellbeing Awards, demonstrating the charity’s
dedication to safe, effective person-centred support
during a time when the inequalities of mental health were
affecting some of the most at risk populations within the
UK.
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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para
1.41
 Over the last few years FYI has demonstrated 1500% growth in service delivery
with thanks to support and funding from all the providers listed in this report.
Despite the challenges faced in navigating a global pandemic, Free Your
Instinct continued to show resilience throughout. Over 2022-23, FYI had sought
to increase organisational structure to support this increased delivery,
however, due to the current mental health and cost of living climate, grant
funding has proved more challenging than in previous years. As such FYI has
sought to automate as much as possible to ensure sustainability of increased
service delivery while the ability to increase organisational structure is realised.
Over 2022-23, FYI have worked closely with Esprit Concrete to develop a
sustainable partnership agreement. That is due to come into effect in June
2023.
Performance of
fundraising activities
against objectives set		 Para
1.41		 FYI secured significant project funding to support the ongoing delivery of
projects. However, targets to secure core funding to increase organisational
structure that supports the significant growth the organisation has seen over
the last few years has proved more challenging.
The charity remains focused on implementing their sustainable fundraising
strategy to ensure the development of a more robust and sustainable
organisational structure
Investment
performance against
objectives		 Para
1.41
Other

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of theperiod		 Para
1.21		 Free Your Instinct has historically been heavily grants funded with high
levels of restricted funds, and low unrestricted funds.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
statingwhytheyare held		 Para
1.22		 Free Your Instinct has a target reserve policy of 3 months of operating
cost with a view to establishing 6 months cover over the next 3 years.
Amount of reserves held Para
1.22		 £18,054
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para
1.22		 N/A
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para
1.24		 Unrestricted funds reduced to £1.4k in the year, (2022 £5.8k). Restricted
funds also fell to £16.6k, (2022: £40.3k). This is typically due to funding
beingreceived in one taxyear,and utilised in another taxyear.
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a
goingconcern		 Para
1.23		 The 3 months OpEx cover reserves policy for the business is £1.8k, the
free reserves were however £1.4k which is slightly below the target
range. The unrestricted reserves is a priority for the business, by growing
the services on offer theposition should improve in the coming years.
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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 Instinct 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 activities. Selection
of new trustees is based on a need highlighted in general
meetings and identified skill mix needs of the Board. If a new
position is required a trustee specification is written to ensure
clarity, and the vacancy is advertised on appropriate
platforms. Depending on the number of applications,
candidates are shortlisted by the CEO, against the trustee
specification 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 declaration as well as complete a DBS check prior to
appointment.
New Trustees are provided with Induction training and guidance
publications from the Charity Commission as detailed in the charity’s
Trustee recruitmentpolicy
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para
1.51		 Presently, Free Your Instinct has one full time employee that oversees
management and coordination, supported by three trustees. Sessions
are delivered by five coaches who are employed on a freelance basis.
Financial management and governance are overseen by an external
accountant.
In 2022-2023 Free Your Instinct worked closely with Esprit Concrete
LTD to develop a working partnership that seeks to increase
sustainability and unrestricted income. The partnership will see Free
Your Instincts working name changed to Esprit Concrete: FYI, and will
be formalised in June 2023.
To support the delivery of services, Free Your Instinct also works
closelywithpartner organisations including:
Parkour UK (National Governing Body)
London Sport
NHS East London Foundation Trust
Active Newham
Southmead Social Prescribing Services
Greenway Centre
BAWA Leisure
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para
1.51
Other Free Your Instinct have a target to recruit three further trustees to
increase organisational governance to support the partnership with
Esprit Concrete.

Reference and Administrative details

Charityname Free Your Instinct
Other name the charityuses FYI
Registered charitynumber 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
Trustee name Office (if
any)		 Dates acted if not for
whole year		 Name of person (or body) entitled to appoint
trustee (ifany)
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 Dates acted if not for whole name year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others
Description of the assets held in this capacity None
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 2023-2024 Trustee (Chair) Kevin Gargini

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

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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 Kevin Gargini Position (eg Secretary, Chair, Trustee Chair etc) Date 10/01/2024 10/01/2024

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 2023, 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 connectio 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 Decemeber 2023

CC16a

For the period
from
Period start date
01-Apr-22
To
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 2,066 19,459 - 21,525 49,463
Servicesprovided 840 - - 840 -
Interest Received 32 - - 32 -
-
-
-
-		 -
-
-
-		 - - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - - - -
Sub total(Gross income for AR) 2,938 19,459 - 22,396 49,463
A2 Asset and investment sales,
**(see table). **		 -
-
- - -
- - - -
Sub total
-		 - - - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments		 -
-
-
-
18
-
1,397
3,844
1,938
67
19,459 - 22,396 49,463
Salary 25,575
1,834
15,734
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 - 25,575 19,217
Pensions - 1,834 935
Coaching - 15,734 11,644
Suppliers - - -
Travel - 18 72
Stationary - - 10
Insurance & subscriptions - 1,397 1,648
Other expenses - 3,844 631
Technology - 1,938 1,615
Bank Changes - 67 96
Sub total
7,265		 43,143 - 50,408 35,867
-
-
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
43,143 - 50,408 35,867
-
4,327		 -
23,684		 - -
28,011		 13,596
- - -
5,763 40,302 - 46,065 -
1,437 16,618 - 18,054 13,597

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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use		 Details
CAF Bank		 Details
CAF Bank		 Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £		 Restricted funds
to nearest £		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
CAF Bank
2,722 16,618 -
-
-		 -
-		 -
-
2,722 16,618 -
Agreement Error OK OK
Unrestricted
funds
to nearest £
Fund to which asset
belongs
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Restricted funds
to nearest £
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
- -
Details Fund to which asset
belongs		 Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

B5 Liabilities

Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trustees

3
Details
Signature
PAYE and taxes liabilities		 Fund to which
liability relates		 Amount due
(optional)
1,285
-
-
-
-		 When due
(optional)
Date of approval
~~Print Name~~
Kevin Gargini(Chair)		 10/01/2024
Stephen Lenton 10/01/2024
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CCXX R3 accounts (SS)