Charity Registration No. 1167408 KNOWLEDGE TO ACTION TRUSTEES. REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH NOVEMBER 2024
KNOWLEDGE TO ACTION LEGAL AND ADMINISTFIATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Mrs Hamna Ismailjee Ms Munira Bhaiyat Mrs Saleha Lokhat Charity number 1167408 Independent examiner Rain Gaskell Limited 1024 Ground Floor Stockport Road Levenshulme Manchestei M19 3WX UK
KNOWLEDGE TO ACTION CONTENTS Page Trustees, pOrt Independent examinerf5 report Statemerht of fi rhancial activities Balance sheet Notes to the accounts 8-11
KNOWLEDGE TO ACTION TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH PIOVEMBER 2024 The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 30th November 2024. The accounts have been prepsred in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to Ihe account5 and comply with the charity Knowlèdgè to Actiorh's constitution, the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities- issued in Ia rch 2005. StruGture, Governance and Management Knowledge to Action is a Chatitable Incotpor8ted Organisation established on 1 st J une 2016 and is governed by its con stitution_ The trustees who served durirhg the year were: Mrs Hamna Isrnailjee Ms Munira Bhaiyat Mrs Saleha Lokhat The trustees havè the power to appornt any person to be a trustee in accordance with the provisions of the Constitulion. An appointed ttustee hokls oflbce within the l imits permitted by law. The trustees ma y from ti me to time make such rules and regul£tions irh their absolutè discretion that they deèm frt for the ma nagement of the institution a nd may at any time va ry such tules and regulations. The Charity's trustees have assessed the major risks to whbGh the charity Is exposed. and a satisfied that systems ale in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks. Objèctives and Activities As a national educational charity. Knowledge to Action specialises in transforming learners into confident and responsible leaders who berhefrt society. By developing essential character traits and life skills such as resilierhTr. confidence, creativity and social responsibility in children and young people aged 5-16, we are able to support familiès and educators, particularly but not exclusively from disadvantaged BAME communities with access to atfordable educational reSoUrs, traini ng and serICeS_ Our work plays a vital role irh tackling societaf arhd intergerherationaf problems such as: mental, emotiorhal and physical health, low educational attainment, unemployment, criminalty, poverty and social immobilty. We believe that greatei acSS to character education and initiatives that encourage OLrtdoor learning and develop life and leadership skills are essential for all fearners. bLrt particularly those from disadvantaged backgrounds. Our aim, therefoTe. is to transform the delivery of character education as well as students, accessibility to it. in order to tackl'e these pressing issues and nurture yvithin leatners a strong and purposeful sense of identity. k)ng1 ng and responsi bihity. In doing 50, we are actively working to achieve the following objectives a5 set OLrt in our goveming document: To act as a resource for young people up to the age of 16 by providing advice and assistance and organising educational progra m mes a nd other activrties as a means of: Advancing in lrfe and helping young people by devePoping their skills, rapacitie5 and capabilities to enable them to parthcipate in society as indeperhderht. mature and res ponsible indhviduals; b. Advancing education. The tTUStees have paid due regard to guKlan ce issued by the Charity Cornrni SSK)n in deciding what activities the charty should undertake. Summary of Main Activities These objectives are achieved through OUT award-winning cha racter and life skills educational initiative, offering the following five distind prs)ducts and services:
KNOWLEDGE TO ACTION TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH NOVEMBER 2024 Summary of Main Activities & continued 1. Age specific resources irh print and digital foTmat', 2. Training support to help build leadership capacty in pa rents and educatois: 3. Outdooi leaming eype[ienS such as family retreats, youth residentials, campfire events, social actbjn and volunteering projects etc; 4. Onli ne learning portal; and 5. Consultancy service for parents. educational leaders and institutes_ Although our work prioTitises disadvantaged BAME communities. we appeal to and provide aCsS to diverse commurhities in the UK,. helping children and young people fTom all backgrounds - regardless of faith, elhnicity. social and economic CircumstarhS find a sense of purpose, belorhging and responsibilty to reach their full potential as confident and responsible leaders. Public Benefit We ieview our objectiStes arhd activities each yeai. The review looks at what we have achieved arhd the OLrtcomes ol our work in the previous 12 months_ The review helps us ensure ou r objectives and activities remain focused on our stated putposes, We have refeed to the guidark contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public berhefrt when reviewing our objectives arhd activitlies and in plarhning our fLrture activities. Irh particulai, we have considered how plan ned adivities WILL contribute to the aims and objectives we have set. Supporting the Education Sèrtor and Tackling Ineqvalities The financial year 2023-24 highlighted the widening educational inequalities across thè UK. Schools in disadwantaged areas continued to la severe pressures, with li m ited budgets StrCtIng their ability to provide opportunities beyond the statutory curriculum, While better-resourced schools could continue to invest in enrichment and leadership development, those in underfunded local authorities risked leaving pupils withoLrt access to essential personal development opportunities. Knowledge to Action positioned itself as a key partner in addressing these inequa lities. By Securing £40,000 of restrbcted furhding. we were able to sut>sidise or fully cover the cost of our resources for 20 school s across the 10 rnost disadvantaged local authorities_ This ensured that children in comrnunitbes facing the greatest barriers could still aCsS hig h-quality character and life s kil Is educatK)n. At the same time, we maintained strong relationships with schools able to purchase our curricula, with sales totaliing È4O,371. This dual approach. combining philanthropy with traded income. allowed us to continue broadening our reach while ensuting equ ity of acSS for schools most in need. Donations. while lower than the previous year at £68,140 <2023= £87.081 }, remained vital to sustaining our wotk. Gift Aid CoVery of £21,933 f urther strengthened our ability to respond to demand in underserved communities. Overall income for the year was £130,444 (2023: £197,230), and while this represerhted a reduction on the previous year. the SeSS of our subsidised distribution model and targeted grant-makirhg partnerships demonstrated a sustainable pathway forward. Achievement and Perfomiance Despite the f irhancial pressures, 202&24 was a year of innovation a rhd targeted impact: 1. Levelling Up Through Philanthropy - subs1zed distri bution reached 20 new schools in disadvantaged local authorities, ensuring equity of access for pupils most at risk of being left behind.
KNOWLEDGE TO ACTION TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH NOVEMBER 2024 Achievement and Perfomiance . continued 2. Curriculum Sales with Purpose Continued engagement with partner in stitutions provided an important incorne stream that d1CtlY supported wider subsidy efforts. 3. Free Social ActK)n Toolkits - Over 100 schi>ols and youth groups aCSsed dovmloadable toolkits, enabling young people to lead community-based projects arhd strengthen local netmtks. 4. Accessible Teacher Training - More tha n 100 teachers across three regions benef itted from our professional development programme, equipping them to embed character education in their classrooms 5. Digital CPD and Webtorials Our online training expanded. offering schoofs cost-effectiye ways to meet Ofsted's increased focus on -personal development while building staff confidence. Financial Review Key financial staternents duting 2023-24 induded: Income: £130,444 (2023: £197,230> - donations £68,140, sales £40,371. Gift Aid £21.933. Expenditure: £192,321 (2023: £168,918), reflecting programme delivery and increased travel costs (£34,812, up from £19,457} a5 we expanded teacher training and commurhty events_ Staff Costs: £1O3.019 (2023: £92,0261, coveting a small but committed team of staff and consultants. Reserves.. Year-end balan of £6,164 (2023: £68.041 >, including £9,293 restricted furhds earmarked for futu re programme delivery. though the year closed with a def icit of £61,877. the strateg ic use of restricted funds demonstrated the charity'5 ability to target resources where they were most needed and sustain its mis shon in a challenging envirorhment. Reserve Policy It is the policy of the chatity to maintain unrestricted funds at a level which equate to approximately 6 months, unrestricted expenditure. Thi5 provides 5ufficierht funds to covei management and administratiorh and 5UPPOrt costs, Future Plans Looking ahead, Knowledge to Action will continue to focus on tackling inequalities in access to chatacter and life skills education. Our priotities inGlude'. Expanding SubsKlised AcsS Partnering with more funders to ensure schools in disadvantaged regions contin ue to ceIve fully or partly subsidised resources. Strengthening Our Profile - Investing i n maTketing and Gommunications to grow sales and philanthropic income while raisirhg awarerhess of the importance of character education in addressing educational inequalty. Strategic Partnerships - Col laborating with philanthropists, academics, and ser4rice providers to shape the natkjnal conversation on levelling up and strategic philanthropy_ Sustainable Operation5 Building on the trarisitK)n to remote working, we will continue 5treamlirhing costs to maximise impact on benefbciaries.
KNOWLEDGE TO ACTION TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH NOVEMBER 2024 Future Plans & continued By combining a targeted approach to inequality with sustairhable financial and operational practi5. we aim to ensure that all children, regardless of background, can access the tools they need to thrive as confident, responsible leaders. On behalf of the boatd of trustees Ms Munira Bhaiyat Trustee Dated..30th September 2025
KNOWLEDGE TO ACTION INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF KNOWLEDGE TOACTION I report on the accounts of the charity for the year ended 30th November 2024, which are set out on pages 6 to 11. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charty's trustees are iesponsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charitls trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year under section 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 {the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is rny responsibil ty to: (i) examine the account5 under section 145 of the 2011 Act; (li) to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145{5){b) ofthe 2011 Act: and (iii ) to state whether particular matLers have come to my attentiorh. Basis of indepèndent examiner's report My examination was carried out in accordance with the general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a ieview of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also incl udes consideration of any unusual items or disclosuies in the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees Con[ning any such mattets_ The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be requiied in an audit and consequentty no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters set OLrt in the statement below. Independent examinerfs statemènt In connection with my examination. rho mattel has come to my attention.. a) which oives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements: to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the 2011 Act; and liiTr to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act: have not been met., or (b) to which, in my opinion, attentK)n should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ZubairA Chaudhary. FCCA Rain Gaskell Limited 1024 Ground Fi(x)r StOGkport Road Levenshulrne Manchester M19 3WX UK Dated.. 30th September 2025
KNOWLEDGE TO ACTION STATEMENT OF FINANCIALACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH PIOVEMBER 2024 Unrèstrictèd Restrictèd funds funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Notès Incomin resources from Donations and legacies Incoming souS from charitsble activities Other incoming resoums enerat funds 68,140 371 21,933 68,140 40,371 21,933 87.081 72.484 37.665 40,000 Total incoming resourGe5 90,444 40,000 130,444 197.230 Charitable activities DiTect cost Archive an d storaqe 7,724 11,581 12,650 20,374 11,581 6.347 10.839 Total charitable expenditure 19,305 12,650 31,955 17.186 )vetnance costs 142,309 18,057 160,366 151.732 Total resources expended 161,614 30,707 192,321 168.918 Net {expenditureyincome for the yearl Net movement in funds (71,171J> 9,293 (61 ,877) 28.312 Fnd balances at 1 December 2023 68,041 68,041 39.729 Fund balances at 30 November 2024 {3,129> 9,293 6,164 68.041
KNOWLEDGE TO ACTION BALANCE SHEET AS AT30TH NOVEMBER 2024 2024 2023 Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 2,410 3,210 Current assets StOGks Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 44,239 1,204 24,289 61,735 1.569 63.457 69,732 126,761 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 10 (65,978) 61 ,930) Net current assets 3,754 64.831 Total assèts less currènt liabilities 6,164 68.1141 Income funds Restricted funds 9,293 Unrestricted funds {3,129) 68.041 6,164 68.1141 The ac(x>unts were approved by the Trustees Drh 30 September 2025 Ms Munira Bhaiyat Trustee
KNOWLEDGE TO ACTION NOTES TO THEACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH NOVEMBER 2024 Accounting policies 1.1 Èasis of preparation The accou nts have been prepa red under the histotical cost convention. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with applicable accounting standards. the Statement of Recommended Practice. "Accounti ng and Rèporting by Charitiès" issued in March 2005 and the Charities Act 2011 1.2 Tangible fixEd assets and depreciation Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost bess depreciation, Depreciation is provided at rates CAalculated to write off the cost s5 estimated iesidual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows: Donations and legacies 2024 2023 Donations and gifts 68,14 87.081 I ncom ing resources from charitable activities Unrestrictèd Restrictèd nds funds Total 2024 Tota I 2023 Sale of teaching material & consultancy irhcome 371 40,00 40,371 72.484 Other incoming resources 2024 2023 Gift Aid recla imed 21,933 37.665
KNOWLEDGE TO ACTION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH hlOVEMBER 2024 Total resources expended Staff Depreciation Costs Other osts Grant funding Total 2024 Tota I 2023 Charitable activities Activities undertaken directly Grant funding of activitie5 12,650 12,650 7, 724 Total 12,650 7,724 20,374 6.347 Activities undertaken directly 11,581 11,581 10,839 24,231 7.724 31.955 17.186 Govemance costs 103,019 800 56,547 160,366 151.732 103,019 800 80,778 7.724 192,321 168.918 Grants payable 2024 2023 7,724 6.347 Employees The were 3 employees during the year. Employment costs 2024 2023 Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs 91,891 4,345 6,783 82.431 2.610 6.985 103,019 92,026
KNOWLEDGE TO ACTION NOTES TO THEACCOUNTS {CONTINUED FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30TH hlOVEMBER 2024 Tangible fixEd assets Fixtures, fittings & equipment Cost At 1 Decembèr 2023 and at 30 November 2024 5.586 Depreciation At 1 December 202.3 and at 30 November 2024 3.176 Nèt book valuè At 30 November 2024 2.410 At 30 November 2023 3,210 Debtors 2024 2023 Trade debtors Other debtor5 1,169 35 1.534 35 1,204 1,569 10 Crèditors: amounts falling due within onè year 2024 2023 Trade creditors Other creditors Acctua15 4,$34 59,644 1,800 3,4eA 56.666 1,800 65,978 61.930 11 Pension and other pD5t-retirement benefit Gommitments Dèfined contribution 2024 2023 Contributions payable by the company foi the year 6,783 6,985 10
KNOWLEDGE TO ACTION NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR EAIDED 30TH NOVEMBER 2024 12 Analysis of net assets between funds Total Fund balan5 at 30 November 2024 are represented by.. Tangible fixed assets Current assets Creditors.. amounts falling due 1th1 one year Restticted funds 2,410 6&,732 {65,978> (9,293} 2.410 69.732 (65.Y78) 9,293 (3,129} 9,293 6.164 11