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2025-07-31-accounts

REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 09708873 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1163850

Report to the Trustees and Financial Statements for the Year Ending 31 July 2025 for Youth Engagement Solutions Ltd

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Youth Engagement Solutions Ltd Report of the Trustees for the Year Ending 31 July 2025

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES For the Year Ended 31[st] July 2025

The Trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purpose of the Company Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 July 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015)

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Government document

The charity is controlled by its government document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company. Limited by guarantee, as defined by the companies Act 2016

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered company number 09708873 (England & Wales)

Registered Charity Number 1163850

Registered office

Wembley FC-Vale Farm, Watford Road Wembley, Middlesex. HA0 3HG

Board of Trustees

R T Byrne Retired Solicitor (Resigned 01-08-18) C H M Ryan HR Consultant E I Beaber Business Development Consultant A S Katten Financial Advisor H Skolnick Business Manager (Resigned 08-04-20) M Charles Marketing Consultant (Resigned 29-04-24)

Company Secretary Ms M D C Llorente

Independent Examiner: Due to lack of funds and due to closure of the charity, before year end, we did not have an external examination on the accounts.

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TRUSTEES ’S REPORT

The Trustees of the charity /Youth Engagement Solutions Ltd (YES Ltd) are pleased to present their annual Trustees’ report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31 July 2025. These are prepared with the purpose of meeting the legal requirements for a Trustees’ report and accounts in accordance with the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the Memorandum and Articles of Association, and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

YES Ltd objects, as detailed in our Articles of Association (2015), are to act as a resource for young people up to the age of 30 and living in London by providing advice and assistance and by organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities as a means of:

With regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on public benefit the Trustees believe that the provision of such benefit is an integral part of each of the charitable objectives

OUR AIM

YES Ltd, is a charity which aimed to turn disadvantaged young people away from criminal activity, unemployment and social and financial exclusion whilst helping them to play an active role in their communities

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

The charity is controlled by its governing trust, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the companies Act 2006.

YES Ltd is administered by a Board of Trustees, members of which constitute the Directors, to comply with company legislation and trust law for the purpose of charity legislation. Trustees are recruited and appointed by the Board and periodically a skills audit is carried out to ensure that the Board is fully equipped to oversee and lead the organisation. The Board meets at least four times a year. New members are given full induction and training is provided if required. The board delegates finance responsibility to the Treasurer. The Treasurer is responsible for providing advice and guidance to the Board on matters relating to finance and resources. Financial reports are circulated to all members and are tabled at each Board meeting.

As a developing organisation the Charity has sought to ensure that members reflect the skills mix required to ensure a sustainable business and also the diverse makeup of the community. To make sure we do this we advertise in relevant areas and outlets for members who can help to achieve YES Ltd.’s vision.

Day to day responsibilities is delegated to the Chief Executive who is supported by Finance officer and a team of operational workers managed by a coordinator.

. Approval of strategy, policy and decisions relating to governance are retained by the Board of Trustees.

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RISK MANAGEMENT

The Trustees are responsible for the effective management of risks. Monitoring income and expenditure levels, reviewing the risk register and financial controls provide an effective method of reducing risk and providing assurance against fraud and error.

Risk management assessments are carried out by the Chief Executive and action is taken to reduce any identified risks. The key risks to YES Ltd is the difficult funding environment, costs pressures and increased demand for our services. Our focus is to continually look at ways in which we can respond positively to these changes.

OUR WORK

Our Charity works with a troubled demographic, being young people up to 30 years of age from across London but predominantly from Brent and the surrounding boroughs.

Our services aim to turn young people away from homelessness, criminal activity, unemployment, physical inactivity, and social and financial exclusion and to help them play an active role in their communities. Through a holistic programme of prevention and intervention services we encourage young people to take responsibility for their lives and chose a path that leads to fulfilled lives. We also aim to give young people a voice and provide positive activities and opportunities for their participation, whether it’s education, training, employment, sport, social or community activities.

TARGET AREAS AND PERFORMANCE, 1[ST] August 2024 to 30[th] March 2025 (last day delivering services)

YES Ltd, provides programmes of prevention, intervention, and sustainability to enable disadvantaged young people, who either show signs of disaffection or are already disengaged, to push the boundaries of what they believe is possible. YES Ltd, encourages these young people to challenge the expectations of those around them and achieve outcomes that result in savings to the public purse.

The mission of YES Ltd is to develop and deliver interventions that support disengaged/disadvantaged young people in reaching their full potential and that have a positive impact in the communities where they live.

OVERALL PERFORMANCE & IMPACT

During 1[st] August 2024 to 30[th] March 2025 YES Ltd (las day of delivering services)provided services to 527 young people & their families of which 19% were new customers . We promote integration and social mobility by engaging customers from all backgrounds, across all services.

Promoting Inclusion and Diversity

From 01/08/2024 - 31/03/2025- YES Ltd provided services to 527 young people and their families of which 102 were new Service users; 25 have a disability; 37% were female and 63% male.

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AGE GROUPS U11 Years
old, 46
31+ Years old
Years old, 115
11-16 Years
old, 194
26-30 Years 17-25 Years
old, 28 old, 117
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Ethnicity
White - Other 58
1
White - British 28
28
Refused
19
Mixed Race 38
2
Chinese 3
8
Black or Black British - Caribbean 67
80
Asian or Asian British - Pakistani 26
34
Asian or Asian British - Indian 54
5
Arab 49
0 20 40 60 80 100
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Religion

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200
Christianity, 175
180
160 Islam, 133
140 Rather not say, 113
120
Non-believer, 23
100
80 Hinduism, 30 Other, 12
60 Buddhism, 6
40 Judaism, 1 Rastafarianism, 3 Sikhism, 4
20
0
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Our customers came from 25 London Boroughs:

The majority came from Brent 61% followed by surrounding boroughs 26%, the remaining London boroughs 10% & just outside London 3%.

Services Provided from August 2024 to March 2025

Target A:

Those within the education system who are either attending Pupil Referral Units (“PRU’s”) or are likely to do so in the future. YES Ltd provides:

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Target A: Performance:

A total of 240 young customers of school age participated in prevention and health and well being activities

Services provided included workshops and activities that promote their health and well being. It involved multisport Prevention activities : Anger management, mental health awareness, crime prevention & anti-bulling workshops.

• DWP- Positive Parents Positive Kids (PPPK): in parallel to provision to parents, one-to-one support was provided to children with their parents’ consent.

YES, delivered 19 workshops of 2 hours duration in: Building Healthy Relationships workshops; motivation; confidence building; Anti-bullying workshops, mental wellbeing workshops; nutrition and personal development. A total of 188 young people participated in the workshops.

62% of Young People received individual 1-to-1 Mentoring Support across projects

A total of 198 young people participated in Self Defence Classes

228 children and young people participated in sport and physical activities through:

Target B

Those who have left school and who are street active or disengaged and young people, including parents, who are not in employment, education or training (“NEET”). YES Ltd provides:

Target B: Performance: A total of 260 young adults of non school age, up to the age of 30 , were provided with the following services:

A total of 145 young adults of non school age were provided with the following services:

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Target C

DWP “Positive Parents Positive Kids” (PPPK) project: Aimed to support diverse families by equipping parents with tools to manage conflict, improve communication, and enhance overall wellbeing.

Other Outcomes:

We continue been known as a lead organisation in providing services to young people in Brent .

Regular one to one support was provided to all customers with 5 starting their own business

Brent Family Wellbeing programme. Delivering Martial Arts sessions, growth mindset workshops and supporting

encourage young people to develop positive communication.

provide insights and strategies to deal with misbehaviour and useful tips on how to meet the challenges. Ensure to highlight a child’s achievements, praise their positive traits, and encourage them when identify good behaviour.

teach young people to use assertive discipline to help change their behaviour.

Results of Surveys and monitoring (we used Warwick & Edinburgh Scale to measure) showed:

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HOW DO WE DELIVER PUBLIC BENEFIT?

YES Ltd is a charity that is a direct response to the growing number of young people that are either falling through the cracks at school, are already entangled with the juvenile court system, are street active or NEET. The goal is to offer a positive support system to avoid the pitfalls that can derail their lives further.

In shaping our objectives and planning our activities for the year, the Trustees have considered the duties set out in section 17(5) of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to public benefit. In particular, the Trustees have considered how the planned activities will contribute to the overall aims and objectives that they have set.

The Trustees believe that the paragraphs, specifically on the "Objectives and Activities" and "Achievements and Performance" for the year, relate in detail the benefit that the charity provides to the public.

BUSINESS PLAN REVIEW ON CLOSURE

Our current business plan was reviewed on an ongoing basis, and adjustments were made as necessary. However, securing further funding became a struggle during this economic year, and the board of trustees agreed to continue to honour the current contracts and that if further funding was not secure by October 2024 the decision to close the charity should be considered. Soon it became evident that further funds could not be secured to be able to continue operating the charity. Therefore the following measures were agreed:

  1. Consultations with staff took place regarding the outcoming closure of the charity

  2. Notification to supplies and partners of potential future closure early 2025

  3. To complete delivery and evaluation report to existing contracts as per their respective agreements

3.1.“Positive Parents Positive Kids (PPPK) project with Department of Work and Pensions:

3.3. Other smaller projects were taken by other local organisations

4. Other actions taken:

Details of our income and expenditure are set out in the Statement of Finance Activities (SOFA). Income resources for the year were £126,640 and total resources expended were £115,759resulting in a net movement of funds for the year of £10,881.

The principal source of income is from projects undertaken to meet the charity’s objectives and are detailed in the SOFA.

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PRINCIPAL FUNDING SOURCES

Our Principal restricted funders were the Department of Work and Pensions, London Borough of Brent, Notting Hill Genesis, and The National Fund.

Further income is also achieved through donations and service delivery to other local organisations. Main fundraising activities are carried out by the Chair and CEO with support from a fundraiser and the Finance Officer/Secretary. Expenditure has supported our key objectives mainly through staff salaries to support specific areas of work and through projects activities. Most of our funding supports direct costs.

RESERVES POLICY

The Trustees of YES Ltd believed that the charity should have held financial reserves however, this has been impossible to achieve throughout the years since incorporation as being a small charity and the increase in costs did not attract the level of funding/grants other larger charities benefit from.

The Trustees did not have a choice but to close the charity as no further funding was secured to unable the charity to continue operating.

TRUSTEES RESPONSIBILITIES

The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees Annual Report and the Financial Statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under the law the trustees have been elected to prepare the Financial Statements in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Practice (United Kingdom Accounting Standards and Application Law). The financial statements are required by law to give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the surplus or deficit of the charity for that period. In preparing these statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with Companies Act 2006. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

INDEPENDENT EXAMINERS

The annual accounts have not beein externally verified as there were no funds remaining in the bank account,- which was blocked by the bank-, to be able to appoint external verifiers.

DISCLOSURE OF INFORMATION

Trustees confirms that there is no further information of which they are aware which is relevant to the production of this year Annual Accounts. They have further confirmed that they have taken appropriate steps to identify such relevant information.

Approved by order of the board of Trustees on 17/09/2025 and signed on its behalf by:

Adam Katten Chairperson & Treasurer

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Youth Engagement Solutions Ltd

Statement of Financial Activities
for the Year Ending 31 July 2025
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Total Funds
Jul'25
Notes
£'s
£'s
£'s
INCOMING RESOURCES
Income Resources from generating funds
Voluntary income
3
29,022
59,353
88,375
Activities for generating funds
4
-
-
-

Income resources from charitable activities
5
38,265
-
38,265
67,287
59,353
126,640
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Charitable activities
Project expenses
6
15,845
47,985
63,830
Governance costs
7
729
281
1,010
Other resources expended
8
39,832
11,088
50,920
Total resources expended
56,406
59,353
115,759
NET INCOMING(OUTGOING)
RESOURCES BEFORE TRANSFERS
10,881
-
10,881
Gross transfers between funds
-
-
-
Net incoming/(outgoing) resources
10,881
-
10,881
TOTAL FUNDS BROUGHT FORWARD
(19,359)
-
(19,359)
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
10,881
-
10,881
Youth Engagement Solutions
Balance Sheet
At 31 July 2025
Jul 31, 2025
£'s
ASSETS
Notes
Fixed Assets
9
0.00
Current Assets
10
Accounts Receivable
0.00
Current/Savings
43.83
Total Current Assets
43.83
Current Liabilities
11
Accounts Payable
0.00
Total Current Liabilities
0.00
NET CURRENT ASSETS
43.83
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
NET ASSETS
43.83
Equity
43.83
Total Funds
Jul'24
£'s
154,327
-
62,612
216,938
124,484
1,882
82,051
208,417
8,522
-
8,522

(19,359)
(10,837)

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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 July 2025

The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 July 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the companies Act 2006.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 od the companies Act 2006 relating to small charities companies

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 17/09/2025 and we signed on its behalf by:

Adam Katten Trustee /Treasurer

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 July 2025

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

Basis of preparing the financial statements

The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) ‘Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2015)’, Financial Reporting Standard 102 ‘The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland’ and the Companies Act 2006. The Financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

Incoming Resources

All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income, and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

Resources expended.

Expenditure is accounted for on accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot de directly attributed to headings, they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objectives of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for restricted purposes.

2. TRUSTEES’ REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees’ remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 July 2025

Trustees’ expenses

There were no trustees’ expenses paid for the year ended 31 July 2025

Trustees Liability Insurance

The charity has liability insurance in place, but no claim has been made.

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Youth Engagement Solutions Ltd

Notes to the Accounts

3
VOLUNTARY INCOME
Unrestricted
Funds
£'s
Individual Donations
15,246
Corporate Donations including donated goods
13,776
St Jame's Place Charitable Foundation
-
The National Foundation for Youth Music
-
The Football Foundation
The National Fund
-
DWP
-
29,022
4
ACTIVITIES FOR GENERATED FUNDS
Unrestricted
Funds
£'s
Football & other income
-
0
5
INCOME RESOURCES FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
£'s
Noting Hill Genesis Housing
12,500
Countryside Properties (UK) Limited
-
Young Brent Foundation
7,500
Cricklewood Wanderers C.I.C
2,374
Brent Council
12,400
Other: Bank Rewards, interest and Gift Aid &
Reimbursments
3,491
38,265
Total Income
67,287
Restricted
Funds
£'s
-
-
-
125
1,482
57,746
59,353
Restricted
Funds
£'s
-
-
Restricted
Funds
£'s
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
59,353
Total Funds
July 2025
Total Funds
July 2024
£'s
£'s
15,246
11,428
13,776
5,665
-
10,000
-
28,164
125
1,482
-
57,746
99,070
88,375
154,327
Total Funds
July 2025
Total Funds
July 2024
£'s
£'s
-
-
0
0
Total Funds
July 2025
Total Funds
July 2024
£'s
£'s
12,500
37,500
0
4,965
7,500
-
2,374
6,264
12,400
12,900
3,491
982
38,265
62,612
126,640
216,939

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6 PROJECT EXPENSES

Customer costs
Printing/marketing/publicity
Pitch/venue costs
Project Direct costs/includes partners costs
Operational staff costs
Communications
Volunteer travel costs
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GOVERNANCE COSTS
Independent Examiner
Charity/company Compliance costs
8
OTHER RESOURCES EXPENDED
Depreciation
H&S
Equipment (small items) & rental
Insurance
IT services
Mtce Costs
Utilities
Pensions
Fundraising costs
Management & Admin costs
Total Expenditure
Unrestricted
Funds
£'s
Restricted
Funds
£'s
Total Funds
July 2025
£'s
-
2,532
1,500
138
58,905
576
179
63,830
Total Funds
July 2025
£'s
0
1,010
1,010
Total Funds
July 2025
£'s
Total Funds
July 2024
£'s
-
488
2,375
24,635
95,452
819
716
124,484
Total Funds
July 2024
£'s
850
1,032
1,882
Total Funds
July 2024
£'s
-
2,532
-
-
1,500 -
138 -
11,157 47,748
519 58
- 179
15,845
Unrestricted
Funds
£'s
47,985
Restricted
Funds
£'s
0
729
0
281
729
Unrestricted
Funds
£'s
281
Restricted
Funds
£'s
2,468 - 2,468 2,446
134 - 134 182
2,448
994
889
1,665
4,095
-
110
99
185
455
2,448
1,104
988
1,850
4,550
2,855
1,560
1,048
3,300
7,900
3,154
2,500
21,485
350
-
9,888
3,505
2,500
31,373
50,920
115,759
7,237
2,668
52,855
82,051
208,417
39,832
56,406
11,088
59,353

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TRUSTEES

None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any renumeration during the period or were reimbursed expenses

EMPLOYERS AND EMPLOYMENT COSTS

Employees

The average number of employes (full and part time) persons employed during the year was 6

Note: due to lack of secure further funding some employee contracts we terminates as follows:

In addition we have used 4 freelance workers to deliver wellbeing activities, outreach work,training and professional skills

The aggregated emoluments were as follows

Wages & Salaries
Social Security Costs-employers contributions
Freelance workers & Partners
For the year
24-25
For the year
23-24
£'s
£'s
55,895
111,029
8,565
29,736
20,575
26,245
85,035
167,009.96

No employees received emoluments of more that £60,000 during the year

9 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

Costs
At 1st of August 2024
Additions
At 31 July 2025
Depreciation
At 1st August 2024
Charge for the year
At 31 July 2025
Net book value
At 31 July 2025
Furniture and
fittings
£'s
980
-
980
490
490
980
0
Video &
photograpnic
equipment
£'s
462
-
462
231
231
462
0
Equipment &
Computers
£'s
3,450
-
3,450
1,725
1,725
3,450
0
Totals
4,892
-
4,892
2,446
2,446
4,892
0

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10 CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Contryside Properties (UK Limited
LB Bbrent
Cricklewood Wanderers C.I.C
DWP-PPPK
Young Brent Foundation
Cash at bank and in hand
Bank Account
Cash
TOTAL CURRENT ASSETS
11 CREDITORS
Alfred Ekpenyong
B&CE Holdings Ltd
Big Dog Little Dog (BDLD)
Bob Kitchen
COPYBOX
CW C.I.C
Ewa Nowak
HMRC
JG & Associates
John Ferguson
OK Club Oxford Kilburn Youth Trust
Rachid Choaibi
Sara Jiwajee- Volunteer
Teckfrom Office & Computing Services
Vanessa Brown
Wembley FC
Total Amounts falling within 1 year
OTHER CURRENT LIABILITIES
Advanced Grants
TOTAL LIABILITIES
12 FUND ANALYSIS
Unrestricted Funds
Restricted Funds
Total Funds
July 2025
-
-
-
-
-
0
43.83
-
43.83
43.83
Total Funds
July 2025
£'s
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
0
0
Total Funds
July 2025
-
-
0
As 1st
August 2024
-10,837
-
(10,837)
Income
Resources
-
-
-
Total Funds
July 2024
4,965
2,400
475
4,301
(7,500)
4,641
638
25
662
5,304
Total Funds
July 2024
£'s
2,580.96
630.87
8,300.00
2,668.14
6.94
4,250.00
1,900.96
1,857.72
850.00
350.00
1,000.00
528.50
101.50
39.00
-0.20
2,133.32
27,198
27,198
Total Funds
July 2024
-
-
27,198
Outgoing
Resources
As per 31st
July 2025
-
43.83
-
-
-
43.83

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13 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS

Three trustees gave personal donations to the charity during the year under review, which has been included under Voluntary Income -Individual donations totalled £ 2,550.00 to help cashflow.

No loans were received from trustees or related parties during the financial year ending 31 July 2025

14 CONFLICTS OF INTEREST

Trustees followed the Charity Commission guidance in making decisions dealing with conflict of interest with adequate records.

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