## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From: 1st April 2024 (Period start date) To: 31[st] March 2025 (Period end date)** ## **Charity name: The RISE Collective** **Charity registration number: 1168856** ## **Objectives and Activities** |Summary of
the purposes
of the charity
as set out in
its governing
document|Para 1.17 The RISE Collective exists to support and empower young|Para 1.17 The RISE Collective exists to support and empower young
people (primarily aged 16–25) who face exclusion and inequity,
by providing youth-led creative opportunities, skills development
and platforms for underrepresented voices.
We advance opportunities for young people through creative
media, storytelling and cultural participation, helping young
people to develop confidence, agency, professional skills and
progression routes, while challenging structural barriers that
prevent marginalised young people from being heard and fairly
rewarded for their work.
**Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its**
**governing document.**
The objects of The RISE Collective, as set out in its governing
document, are:
**Social Inclusion**
To promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing
people from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of
those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to
integrate into society. For the purpose of this object, ‘socially
excluded’ includes exclusion arising from factors such as
unemployment, financial hardship, youth, ill health (physical or
mental), discrimination, poor educational attainment,
relationship breakdown, poor housing or involvement with
crime.
**Young People**
To advance in life and help young people through the provision
of recreational and leisure-time activities in the interests of
social welfare, and through providing support and activities that
develop their skills, capacities and capabilities, enabling them to
participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.| |---|---|---| |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|During the reporting period, the RISE Collective delivered
youth-led creative programmes and professional development
opportunities for young people, particularly those experiencing
marginalisation or exclusion. Our work supported young people
to build confidence, skills, agency and professional pathways
through creative media, storytelling and cultural participation.
Our core activities were as follows;
**Youth-led media and storytelling**, including press and
media production, interviews, podcasts, radio content,
short films and digital storytelling.
**Creative training and workshops**, supporting skills
development in media, facilitation, communication,
identity, wellbeing and collective action.
**Progression and paid opportunities**, enabling young
people to move from participation into paid associate
roles, commissions, facilitation and leadership
opportunities.
**Youth voice and co-production**, including youth-led
editorial decision-making, youth panels and consultancy
support for partner organisations.
**Wellbeing and safeguarding**, embedded throughout
delivery via trauma-informed practice, supervision,
reflective spaces and proactive safeguarding measures.
**Partnership delivery**, working with festivals, cultural
organisations, community groups and youth-focused
partners to place young people in real-world contexts.
These activities were delivered for the public benefit by
reducing barriers to participation, increasing access to skills and
supportive networks and amplifying underrepresented voices in
cultural and civic spaces.| |---|---|---| |Statement
confirming
whether the
trustees have
had regard to
the guidance
issued by the
Charity
Commission
on public
benefit|Para 1.18|The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s
guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity’s aims
and planning activities for the year. The trustees believe RISE’s
activities provide clear public benefit by supporting young
people who face barriers to diverse opportunities, improving
access to skills, supportive relationships and creating platforms
for underrepresented voices to be visible and influential in both
their own communities and society as a whole.| ## **Additional information** **----- Start of picture text -----**
SORP
reference
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||SORP
reference|| |---|---|---| |||| |Contribution
made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|Volunteers supported RISE during the year by contributing time,
skills and professional expertise. This support helped
strengthen delivery capacity, communications and
organisational development. Volunteer contributions
complemented (and did not replace) paid roles for young
people and core delivery staff, in line with our commitment to
fair pay and ethical practice.| ## **Achievements and Performance** **----- Start of picture text -----**
SORP
reference
During the year, RISE supported marginalised young people to
develop creatively, personally and professionally through youth-
led, paid and supported opportunities. Young people created
and shared original content across audio, radio, film, written
and digital platforms, and participated in cultural and civic
spaces where their perspectives are often underrepresented.
We continued to build as a youth-powered organisation, with
Summary of young people co-designing programmes, shaping delivery and
the main contributing to organisational learning.
achievements
of the charity, Our participants reported increased confidence, improved
identifying the wellbeing, strengthened communication skills and greater clarity
difference the about future pathways.
charity’s work
has made to Our work contributed to wider public benefit by
the
Para 1.20
circumstances increasing visibility of underrepresented youth
of its narratives,
beneficiaries
and any wider supporting partners to improve the quality of youth
benefits to participation,
society as a
whole. challenging extractive or tokenistic approaches to youth
voice,
and modelling ethical, paid engagement of young
people in creative and media spaces.
Additional information
RISE made progress against its objectives by
Advancing social inclusion , supporting young people
who experience discrimination, poverty, exclusion or
Achievements
marginalisation to access creative opportunities and
against Para 1.41
professional platforms.
objectives set
Supporting young people to develop skills and
confidence , enabling progression into paid roles,
leadership opportunities and further education, training
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|||or employment.
**Amplifying youth voice**, ensuring young people’s
perspectives were visible, respected and influential in
cultural, political and community contexts.
**Strengthening organisational practice**, embedding
safeguarding, wellbeing and reflective learning to
support sustainable engagement.| |---|---|---| |Performance
of fundraising
activities
against
objectives set|Para 1.41|
Fundraising activity during the year focused on securing grants
and funding to support both programme delivery and core
organisational capacity. Trustees monitored fundraising
performance and continued to prioritise income diversification
and sustainability to support the charity’s long-term aims.| |**Financial Review**|**Financial Review**|| |---|---|---| |Review of the
charity’s
financial
position at the
end of the
period|Para 1.21|At the end of the reporting period, RISE remained a small
organisation operating with a combination of restricted project
funding and contributions toward core costs.
Trustees continued to monitor cashflow and commitments
carefully to ensure the charity could meet its obligations and
deliver activities safely and effectively.| |Statement
explaining the
policy for
holding
reserves
stating why
they are held|Para 1.22|The trustees recognise the importance of holding appropriate
reserves to ensure organisational stability, particularly given the
RISE’s size and reliance on time-limited funding. Reserves are
intended to support cashflow management, essential core costs
and risk mitigation. The trustees continue to work toward
strengthening reserves where possible.| |Amount of
reserves held|Para 1.22|£2,604| |Reasons for
holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|N/A| |Details of fund
materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|N/A| |Explanation of
any
uncertainties
about the
charity
continuing as
a going
concern|Para 1.23|The trustees have considered the charity’s ability to continue as
a going concern. Based on available information, expected
income and prudent financial management, the trustees believe
the charity will continue to operate for at least 12 months from
the date of approval of the accounts.| ## **Additional information** **----- Start of picture text -----**
The charity’s principal sources of funds during the year were
grants and charitable income. This included restricted project
funding and contributions towards core organisational costs
The charity’s from grant-makers, including The Co-op Foundation, The
principal Foyle Foundation and UK Youth , alongside a charitable
sources of donation from We Out Here Festival .
Para 1.47
funds
(including any During the year, the charity also began to generate a small
fundraising) amount of earned income through commissions for creative
and media work , reflecting an early stage of income
diversification aligned with the charity’s objects and values.
The trustees have identified the principal risks facing the RISE
Collective as:
Funding and cashflow risk , due to reliance on time-
limited funding. Mitigated through careful budgeting,
monitoring and income diversification.
Capacity and key-person dependency , reflecting the
charity’s small size. Mitigated through shared
responsibilities, governance oversight and systems
development.
A description Safeguarding and wellbeing risk , arising from work
of the principal with young people experiencing complex challenges.
risks facing Mitigated through robust safeguarding policies, trauma-
the charity Para 1.46 informed practice, supervision and training.
Operational delivery risk , including pressure on staff
and young people when demand exceeds capacity.
Mitigated through realistic planning and prioritisation of
safe delivery.
Reputational and digital risk , associated with public-
facing media work. Mitigated through clear values,
consent processes, policies and oversight.
Trustees review risks regularly and update mitigation strategies
as appropriate.
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**Structure, Governance and Management** |Description of
charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of
governing
document
(trust deed,
royal charter)|Para 1.25|Governing Document| |How is the
charity
constituted?
(e.g
unincorporate
d 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|Trustees are appointed in accordance with the charity’s
governing document. The RISE Collective adopts a structured
and inclusive approach to trustee recruitment, informed by a
skills audit and the aim of achieving a Board that reflects the
communities and young people the charity serves.
Trustee recruitment is overseen by the Board and senior
leadership team, with young people involved in shaping role
descriptions, recruitment processes and interview questions.
Prospective trustees are interviewed by both a youth panel and
a trustee panel, including the co-founders. Successful
candidates are elected following the recruitment process in line
with the governing document.
No external person or body is entitled to appoint trustees.| |**Additional information**||| |Policies and
procedures
adopted for
the induction
and training of
trustees|Para 1.51|The RISE Collective has clear policies and procedures in place
for the induction and ongoing training of trustees. New trustees
receive a comprehensive induction, including an induction pack
covering the charity’s governing document, policies,
safeguarding responsibilities, strategic priorities and current
activities.
Induction also includes meetings with the co-founders and
opportunities to engage with staff, young people and projects,
supporting trustees to develop a strong understanding of the
charity’s values, delivery model and communities served.
All trustees are required to complete safeguarding training and
to sign key governance documents, including declarations of
eligibility, conflicts of interest and confidentiality. Ongoing
training is encouraged and supported, with trustees accessing
role-specific or thematic training as appropriate to ensure the
Board remains informed, effective and compliant.| |The charity’s
organisational
structure and
any wider
network with
which the
charity works|Para 1.51|The RISE Collective is governed by a Board of Trustees, which
holds ultimate responsibility for the strategic direction,
governance and oversight of the charity. The Board works
closely with the co-founders, who are responsible for day-to-day
management and delivery of the charity’s activities.
Operational delivery is supported by a small staff team and a
wider network of young people, associates, freelancers and
volunteers who contribute to programme delivery, creative
production and organisational development. Young people play| an active role in shaping activity through co-design, youth-led delivery and reflective learning processes. The charity works in partnership with a range of cultural, community and youth-focused organisations, festivals and venues. These partnerships enable young people to access real-world platforms, develop professional experience and amplify their voices in public-facing spaces, extending the charity’s reach and impact beyond direct delivery. ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charity name|The RISE Collective| |---|---| |Other name the
charity uses|RISE| |Registered charity
number|1168856| |Charity’s principal
address|38 Crown Hill,
Bristol
BS7 5JP| Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity **----- Start of picture text -----**
Dates acted
Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any) if not for
to appoint trustee (if any)
whole year
1 Saira O’Mallie
2 Olubusayo Abidakun
3 James Cantley
4 Tia Spencer
5 Noah Ball
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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) Position (eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date CHARITY (OMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES The RISE Collective Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the period To 0110412024 31103r2025 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Total funds Last year tothe neartst £ to Ihè nèarÈst£ tothe nÈarest£ tothe nearest£ to the nearest£ A1 Recei Grfts and Donations Events Grants ricket Sales Workshops Consuhancy Intern Income 8,251 225 10.128 8251 225 20.128 3,452 10.0 10.128 339 750 3,450 1,050 19￿68 1,050 19.868 3.945 Sub totsl{Gross income for ARJ 43N67 10,IW)O 53A67 18,119 A2 Asset and investment sales, (see table). Sub total 43.467 10.000 53,467 18,119 A3Pa Staffing Small Equipment Project Runnirvj Costs Office and Admin Costs Overheads GoveTnance Merkeling ments 18.621 10,OLMJ 28.621 10.681 14 2,316 935 1,597 10.245 2,705 17.974 10.245 2,705 17.974 407 407 Sub total 49.962 10.000 59.962 15.$42 A4 Asset and investment purchases, (see table) Sub total 49,962 10,000 59,962 15,542 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 6.495 6,495 2,576 9.099 2.604 9.099 2.604 6,523 9,099 CCXX R1 accounts ISSI 2910112026 Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to nÈarert£ Restricted funds to nèarest£ Endowment funds Categories Details t%) nearÈst£ B1 Cash funds Cutrent AccouTrt 6￿20 Creditor5 3,023 Accrued expenses PaYrt￿ 619 Debtors 225 Total cash funds 2,604 tourtisii Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds Details to nearest£ to nearest£ to neare8t£ Fund to wthich asset belon Details Costloptionall Currèni value loptionall Fund to which asset belon Details Cost loptionall Currèni value loptionall B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fund to whlch relates Amountdue onal When due loptlonall Details BS Liabilities Signed by one or fvvo iwstees on behalf of all the trustees Signature Print Name Date of approval Saira O'mallie 01/30126 CCXX R2 accounts ISSI 2910112026 **Independent examiner's report on the accounts** ## **Section A** ## **Independent Examiner’s Report** **Report to the trustees/ THE RISE COLLECTIVE members of On accounts for the year** 31 March 2025 **ended Set out on pages** 1 to 2 **Charity no** 1168856 **Respective** The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. **responsibilities of** The charity’s trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year **trustees and examiner** under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Charities Act”) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to: examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act, to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act, and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention **Basis of independent** My examination was carried out in accordance with general Directions given **examiner’s statement** by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair’ view and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below. 1 **Independent examiner's statement** In connection with my examination, no material matters have come to my attention which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect: the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a ‘true and fair’ view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I 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. Signed Date: 30 January 2026 Name: Ily Maisanda Relevant Professional : ACMA, CGMA (CIMA) Qualifications or body Address: Sobus Hub, 196 Freston Road, Kensington W10 6TT