REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND FINANCIAL
STATEMENTS FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31ST MARCH
2024 for
FAMILIES AGAINSTVIOLENCE
CHARITY NO 1166240
Families Against Violence
Registered Charity No 1166240

CONTENTS
i. Referen￿ and Administrative Infomiation
2. Report of the Trustees
3. Independent Examinerfs Report
4. Receipts and Payments Account
5. Statement of Assets and Liabilities
6. Notes to the Financial Statement
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Charity No. 1166240 - Constituted as a Foundation Charitable Incorporated
Organisation

Trustees who served in the yearended 31st March 2023 and to the date of this
report:
Linford Sweeney (Chair).. Full year
Ahmed Yassin:
Full year
Barrington Reeves:
September 2022
Alexandra Dixon:
August 2021
Will Forwood..
April 2022
Chief Executive:
James Gregory
Principal Office & Registered Address
St Wilfrid's Enterprise Centre
Birchvale Close, Hulme
Manchester
M155BJ
Bankers
National Westminster Bank
19 Market Street
Manchester
M1 1WR
Website www.fav-uk.org
Independent Examiner
Neil Yeomans ACA

Trustees Reportforthe Year Ending 31st March 2024
FAMILIES AGAINST VIOLENCE.. DRIVING CHANGE
Ourfounder
"Every child deserves somebody to tum to. They all deserve encouragement
and guidan￿.. the kind of example set by positive role models. Families Against
Violence empowers men to be just thaL We provide support to young,
disadvantaged people so that even the most
vulnerable can develop self-confidence and self-esteem."
James Gregory- Founder & Chief Executive
Background
Fathers Against Violence fFAW) was established in March 2011 by James
Gregory following the death of his son due to gang related violence. The
organisation subsequently registered as a Charitable Incorporated
Organisation on 29th March 2016 with the name, Families Against Violen
("FAM").

Objects
The Objects of the charity as per its constitution are: _
Providing support and guidan￿ to local young people and their families so
that they become more effective members of the community;
Addressing and reducing gang and gun culture in the community by using a
preventative and early inteNention model
Bringing young people togetherwith the aim of promoting social inclusion that
will build theirself-esteem, raise theiraspirations and encourage them totake
greater responsibility for their actions and decisions
Making the work of the charity accessible to all members of the community
across Greater Manchester for the public benefiL
Mission
FAM'S mission is to limit and prevent the damage, disruption and
marginalisation of inner-city communities as a result of exposure to gang
culture by.. -
Delivering sportsactivitiestoyoung children in orderto raise aspirations and
provide tailored support toward positive engagement with education.
statutory services and community cohesion initiatives-
Promoting the positive Influen￿ of fatherfigures and male role models with
the aim of reducing violence and criminal activity via a bespoke Mentoring
Programme
Providing specialist support services foryoung people at risk of exposure to
gang culture enabling them to make infomied choices about theirfuture;
Providing training to local young people to become sports coaches.
supporting them through that process and giving them opporlunities to
practice the acquired skills- and Challenging discriminatory policy and
practice and informing public perception about issues affecting inner city
communities, particularly those of predominantly BME population.
Our Services and Activities
We run seven (7) 2-hour sessions per week and, in addition, run a Under 21
football team {CUKI FC) that competes in the Manchester Amateur Sunday
League.
Mondays-AfterSchool Clubfor6- to 11-year-oldsat Moss Side Leisure Centre
Mondays - Fitness, Employability & Lifeskills for 18- to 21-year-olds at Platt
Lane Sports Complex
Wednesdays - After School Club for 12- to 16-year-olds at Moss Side Leisure
Centre
Thursdays - Fitness, Employability & Lifeskills for 18- to 21-year-olds at Platt
Lane Sports Complex
Fridays
Organised Football Session for 16- to 25-year-olds at Platt Lane
Sports Complex

Saturdays- Soccerschool for 6- to 11-year-olds at Platt Lane Sports Complex
Saturdays
Soccer School for 12- to 16-year-olds at Platt Lane Sports
Complex Sundays - CUKI FC U21 matches at various locations in Greater
Manchester.
Over the 2023124 year we estimate that we have had a total of some 12,000
engagements with children and young people, featuring many hundred distinct
individuals. None of this would have course been possible without the efforts
of our sessional coaches & classroom leaders (35 in the year) and volunteers
(50+ in the year). backed bythe organisationswho have provided financial and
in-kind supportforouractivities. We are also indebted lo managementand staff
at the local sports facilities we use for their support, advice and patience.
These facilities are referenced in the narrative of this Report. MACC, the
organisation that supports the voluntary community and social enterprise
sector in Manchester, has provided advi￿ and guidance throughout the year.
Structure, Governan￿ and Management
FAM is a Foundation CIO. The charity is managed on a day-to-day basis by
James Gregory, Chief Executive, alongside our independent Trustees with
experience and key skills in areas such as Finance, Markeling, HR and Law.
The Chair, a renowned Black History researcher, educator and writer has over
20 years voluntary sector experience working closely in partnership with
statutory, private and voluntary sector agencies. Our other long-standing
Trustee is Ahmed Yassin, an acknowledged local community leaderwith much
experience in youth work. He is also an award-winning football coach.
The Trustees met regulady throughout the year.
Risk Management
The Trustees continue to identify the charity's ability to secure consistent and
sustainable funding as a key strategic risk. Our core seNices - mentoring.
sports-based engagement, health and wellbeing activities - remain in high
demand, and without sufficient financial support, our ability to meet that
demand would be compromised. This year, we were successful in securing a
three-year Reaching Communities grant, which has provided essential
stability, including covering our Chief Executive's post. We also received
additional support from Phoenix Funding, which enabled us to strengthen
delivery coordination and operational oversighL
Recognising the increasing complexity and scale of our work, Trustees have
acknowledged the need for stronger governan￿ and strategic oversight. As a
result, we have embarked on a Trustee recruitment prO￿sS to broaden the
skills and lived experience represented on the Board, with a focus on
community leadership, finan￿. and safeguarding.

Safeguarding remains a live and critical area of risk. While we have not
experienced any serious safeguarding incidents, our rising caseload and the
vulnerability of the young people we support prompted a proactive review. We
commissioned a safeguarding expert to conduct training with staff and review
intemal processes. This has led to Ihe implementation of improved escalation
procedures, clearer reporting mechanisms, and enhanced supportforfrontline
mentors.
In addition to operational and funding-related risks, we are increasingly
responding to incidents of community unrest that directly affect our
beneficiaries. These events often require rapid mobilisation of staff and
volunteers, and while our strong community relationships position us to act
quickly, they also present challenges around staff wellbeing and capacity.
Trustees are monitoring this closelyas partof ourongoing risk assessmentand
planning pro￿sses.
Development and Achievements 2023124
Between April 2023 and April 2024, Families Against Violence (FAW has
undergone a significant period of delivery and development, responding to
heightened community tensions, growing demand, and the urgent need for
safe, youth-led spaces.
Over the past year, we have delivered over 90 hours of targeted mentoring.
sport, and wellbeing sessions, with consistent attendance from young people
across Moss Side, Hulme, and Longsight. Our reach and relevance continue to
grow, with over 150 young people supported in the past month alone, many
facing exclusion, violence. or the aftemiath of local unrest. We have seen
increased pressure on our Youth Club and mentoring provision, particularly
during times of community trauma. when FAV has played a stabilising role.
In response to growing concems around gender-based violen￿, we have
expanded girls-only provision with a strongfocuson emotional literacyand safe
expression. Feedback from young women has highlighted the importance of
culturally sensitive spaces where they can prO￿$S complex eXperIen￿S in a
supportive environmenL
Our Youth Ambassadors have continued to shape the direction of our sessions,
contributing to planning. peer mentoring, and evaluation. Their insight has
directly influenced the design of new workshops, and their visibility has
encouraged greater leadership among their peers.
The CUKI Football Academy now includes new U8, U9, U10 and girls, teams,
in partnership with Manchester Academy, reflecting our wider strategy of
inclusive and sustained engagement through sporL Our Holiday Activities and
Food (HAF] programme remains heavily oversubscribed, and we continue to

raise concerns about the reporting mechanisms required by MCC, which place
disproportionate strain on grasSr￿ts organisations.
We also received a £3,000 grant from Manchester City Council to provide food
at our Youth Club, which has become a critical weekly touchpoint for many
young people. A request for continued support has been submitted, alongside
a formal case for sustained investment in this vital service.
Strategic Advocacy and Community Infrastructure
In a yearshaped by unrest and uncertainty. FAV has strengthened its advocacy
role. Our Director. James Gregory. met with Afzal Khan MP to discuss the
challengesfacing young people in ourcommunities. Following this, Wil formally
requested a Padiamentary Eviden￿ Session. and we have mapped out
potential delegates in anticipation of a response.
Our leadership team is also engaging MCRActive and GLL regarding the
redevelopment of Moss Side Leisure Centre, where we believe FAV should be
granted a permanent base. Securing such a hubwould allow us to deliver more
structured interventions and embed ourworkdeeperinto the communityfabric.
We remain committed to ensuring representation, equity. and impact-both
through direct delivery and by elevating the voices of those we support.
Funding
Cash funding received in 2023124 totalled £153,051. A full breakdown of Ihis
funding, alongside the associated activities and programme outcomes, is
summarised in the financial section at the end of this report. As in previous
years, the majority ofthis income supported ourcore purpose: delivering high-
impact sports, wellbeing. and mentoring activities lo children and young people
across Moss Side, Hulme. and the wider Manchester area.
£42,630 from Manchester Active, which supported the delivery of
inclusive sports and fitness sessions that engaged hundreds of young people
throughoutthe year.
£26,181 in core Reaching Communities, which helped us sustain
essential staffing and expand our grassroots delivery. particularfy for those at
risk of exclusion or violence.
£20,000 from the Postcode Neighbourhood Trust, used to enhance our
leadership development work and support the delivery of community safety
workshops during periods of unresL
£18,280 from Manchester Active (HAFI, which enabled additional
outreach sports work and covered sessional coach costs during peak months
ofdemand.

£10,000 from AB Charities, which supported the design and delivery of
targeted interventions addressing gang involvement and low mental wellbeing
among young men.
£3.334 from Young Manchester. allowing us to pilot gender-based
Violen￿ sessions and expand access lo girts-only provision.
£2,000 from the Sports Foundation, used to support access to equipment
and venue hire forour football-based mentoring programmes.
Together, this funding has enabled Families Against Violence to meet the
complex and growing needs of local young people. build community resilience
during times of unrest, and contribute to long-temi youth safety strategies.
Declaration
The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees, Report above.
Signed on behalf of the charity's Trustees
Signature required
Linford Sweeney
Date..

Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of
Families Against Violence
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the ac(x)unts of the charity for the year
ended 31st March 2024 which are set out on pages 11 to 17.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity's trustees 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 charity's accounts carried out under section 145
of the Act 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 examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in
connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect-
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section
130 of the Act. and
2. the accounts do not accord with those records.
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.
Jennifer Daniel FCCA DChA
Slade & Cooper Limited, Chartered Certified Accountants
Beehive Mill, Jersey Street
Manchester, M4 6JG
Date
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Families Against Violence
Receipts and Payments Account
for the year ended 31 March 2024
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds
2024
Total funds
2023
Note
Receipts
Donations & Fundraising
Grants
1,244
45,715
1,244
198,766
3,027
126,779
153,051
Total receipts
46,959
153,051
200,010
129,806
Payments
Salaries
Sessional Staff
Rent
Transport
Facility Hire
Equipment
Fixed Assets
Other Equipment
Training
Administration
Event Catering
Laundry
Match Fees
Insurance
General Expenses
Consulting Fees
23,600
23,600
29,871
956
6,177
51,223
1,816
52,446
444
799
37,630
29,871
956
6,177
51,223
763
763
804
632
137
8,797
12,201
72
2,121
1,118
7,462
7,462
6,402
6,402
7,834
7,834
562
20,054
6,303
562
5,520
14,534
6,303
414
Total payments
38,100
123,107
161,207
119,431
Net receipts/(payments) before
transfers
8,859
29,944
38,803
10,375
Transfer between funds
682
(682)
Net receipts/payments
9.541
29.262
38.803
10.375
Cash funds at the start of the year
Cash funds at the end of the year
14.091
75.226
89,317
50,514
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Families Against Violence
statement of balances
as at 31 March 2024
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
Total funds
2024
Total funds
2023
Note
Cash funds
Bank and cash balances at start
Df year
Surplus / (deficit) shown on
receipts and paymer)ts account
4,550
45,964
50,514
40,139
9,541
29,262
38,803
10,375
Bank and cash balances at end
of year
14.091
75.226
89,317
50,514
other assets
Fund
2024
2023
Fixed assets
Unrestricted
34,785
34,785
Total other assets
34,785
34,785
Liabilities
Fund
2024
2023
Current ￿abilItieS
Unrestrirted
Total liabilities
Approved by the trustees on_
12025 and signed on their behalf by:
Linford Sweeney
(Chair)
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024
l Basis of accounting
These accounts have been prepared on the Receipts & Payments basis in accordance with the
2 Fund a¢¢ounting
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of charity.
Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular
3 Trustee remuneration and expenses. and related party transactions
None of the trustees nor any persons connected with them received any remuneration during the
year
No (2023.. no) trustees received travel and Subsisten￿ expenses during the year.
Aggregate donations with conditions from related parties were £Nil (2023.. £Nil).
There are no donations from related parties which are outside the normal course of business and no
restricted donations from related parties.
No trustee or other person related to the charity had any personal interest in any contract or
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
4 Analysis of movements in restricted funds
Balance
at l April
2023
Balance at
31 March
2024
Receipts
Payments
Transfers
Manchester Active
42,630
73,805
(60,910)
55,525
Young Manchester
3,334
(3,334)
AB Charities
10.000
(10,000)
Main Grants
Postcode
Neighbourhood Lottery
47,246
(26,863)
682
21,065
20,000
(20,000)
Sports Foundations
2,000
{2,000)
Total
45,964
153,051
(123,107)
682
76,590
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
4 Analysis of movements in restricted funds (continued)
Balance
at l April
2022
Balance at
31 March
2023
Previous reporting
period
Receipts
Payments
Transfe
Manchester Active
81,279
(38,649)
42,630
Young Manchester
20,000
(16,666)
3,334
Total
101,279
(55,315)
45,964
Name of fund
Description, nature and purposes of the fund
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
5 Analysis of movement in unrestricted funds
Balance
at l April
2023
Asat31
March 2024
Receipts
Payments
Transfers
General fund
4,550
46,959
(38,100)
[682)
12,727
4,550
46,959
(38,100)
(682)
12,727
Balance
at l April
2022
Previous ￿pOrting
period
Asat31
March 2023
Receipts
Payments
Transfers
General fund
3.012
8.027
(666)
(5.823)
4,550
3,012
8,027
(666)
(5,823)
4,550
Name of fund
Descrlptlon. nature and purposes of the fund
General fund
Bank and cash balances available for general charitable activities.
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Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024 (continued)
6 Analysls of flxed assets
Assets retained for charity own use
Net Book
Value
Net Book
Value
Additions
Depreciation
Purchased in previous years
Laptops
Playstation
Music Equipment
ThinkPad
Samsung Galaxy
ipad
Desk Top Computers
Gazebos
Printer
iphone
Mini Bus
VEO Systems
385
600
249
160
95
699
239
318
122
1,205
28,275
2,036
385
600
249
160
95
699
239
318
122
1,205
28,275
2,036
34,383
34,383
Purchased in 2022123
Laptop
402
402
402
402
34,785
34,785
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