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Registered Charity Number.. 1172408 EXIT FOUNDATION TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

EXIT FOUNDATION CONTENTS Page Reference and administrative infomiation Trustees. Report ststement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the financial statements 8-15

EXIT FOUNDATION REFERENCE ANDADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Dr Claude Halm-Adjepong {Chair) Ms. Pauline Anderson Mr. Stellakis Kyriacou Petrides Ms. Sarah Grimshaw Charity Registered Number 1172408 (England and Wales) Principal Office Unit 1 Uphall Road ILFORD IG12JJ Company Secretary Chris Coghlan Independent Examiner Bowdon Accounting Services Bartle House Oxford Court Manchester M2 3WQ Bankers Bardays Bank 180 High Road ILFORD Essex IG1 1LS Solicitors Red Kite Solicitors 14- 15 Spilman Street Camiarthen West Wales SA31 1SR

EXIT FOUNDATION TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees are pleased to present their annual trustees report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31st March 2025 are prepared to meet the requirements for trustees, annual report. The financial slatements comply wf(h The Charilies Act 2011. The Memorandum and Articles of Associalion. and Accounting and Reporting by Chartties". Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) effective 1st January 2015. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims for the public benefit Our main activities and who we try to help are described below and are undertaken to further our charitable purposes for the public benefit. When planning the actiwties for the year, the Trustees have considered the Commission's guidance on public benefrt. The main objectives for Extt Foundation as a charity is to reach out to persons caught up in ganglstreet life, drug addiction. prisonerslfamilies. offending behaviour. and ex-offenders lo offer them an 'Exit' roule via our bespoke 16-week Menloring Program and wrap around supportwhich is designed to equip and prepare the individual for either employment. training, or education. Significant activities The Exil Foundation charity seeks to Sen￿ the community via the following activities.. Exit Foundation works with and supports the client andlor the family when required. Exit Foundation aims to stop clients from re-offending via a bespoke mentoring program leading the client into some fomi of Education. Training. Apprenticeship or Employment. Exit Foundation aims to assist those caught up in druglalcohol addiction into rehabilrtation. Exit Foundation is a Christian faith based but not faith biased charty- We work with any person that requires, or requests help regardless of faith. Exit Foundation works to assist clients to relocate away from the area where they were gang affiliated and where a client finds that his life is in danger due to being 'gang affiliated,. Exit Foundation delivers 'Gang Awareness Training. to the relevant professionals working with young people. Exit Foundation provides full mentoring support and advi￿ to prisoners and their families. Exit Foundation provides ftjll court support for their clients when needed. Exit Foundation builds relationships and works with other'serwce Providers. in order to deliver a quality 'wrap around. service for our dients. Exit Foundation signposts clients to the relevant services required such as Mental Health, Victim Support and Teen Challenge Drug Rehabilitation Centres when necessary. Exit Foundation takes referrals from". The Local Authorty. The Police, Social Services, Probation Servi￿, Care Homes, Prisons, Schools. Leaving Care Team, The Youth Justice SeNice, Children's Social Care, Parentslcarers and Self-Referral clients. Anybody can refer to Exit Foundation.

Exit Foundation works in partnership with other charrtieslorganisationslconsortiums in order to provide the best possible servi￿$ neededlrequired by young people. Exit Foundation provides specialist Trauma informed Mentoring. Exit Foundation provides Bereavement support. Exit Foundation provides Mental Health support. Exit Foundation provides Physical Education via our private gym. Exit Foundation provides Housing Support for young people in the care system. Exit Foundation applies for relevant fundinglgrantsldonations in order to support the services that we prowde. Exit Foundation. clients have work carried out via commissioned sepiices. funded services, grantsldonations support services and pr￿bOn0 service. Our Funders and Financial Support Exit Foundation sincerely appreciates the financial support from a diverse group of funders, whose contributions throughout the year have enabled us to provide essential services to young people and the broader community. From March 31, 2024 to March 31. 2025. the organizalions and initialives below have generously provided funding, each instrumental in sustaining our projects and helping us extend our reach.. Church Presentstions and Donations: Engaging with Iixal churches has been fundamental to our mentoring work with young people. London Borough of Newham Youth Justice SeNice: Commissioned our leam to offer a range of mentoring Se￿iceS to at-risk youth within the borough. BBC Children In Need.. Continued funding for a second year has allowed us to strengthen our specialist support for vulnerable children and young people. Fight For Peace.. The culmination of our 3 year partnership work on the My Ends project focused on promoting safety among young people in Newham. Linder Foundation: Supported trauma-informed mentoring programmes for young people at risk of crime and violence. Triangle Trust.. As part of a two-year initiative. we delivered mentoring and sports-based support for young people involved in the criminal justice system. Trust House Charitsble Foundation.. As part of an ongoing three-year project, this foundation backed our mentoring efforls and helped us to provide assistan￿ lo families. induding those with relatives in prison. City Bridge Foundation: we began a thre&year program offering individual support to offenders reentering society after prison or completing community sentences, aiding their resettlement. Clothworkers Foundation.. enabled us to purchase a car, supporting our efforts to meet mentees from their homes for mentoring sessions and also to transport young people to meetings and job interviews.

We are truly thankful lo all our funders, partners. and donors for Iheir dedication to our mission. Their ongoing support has empowered us to adapt to new challenges, launch innovative projects, and build the capacity needed to make a genuine impact in the lives of those we serve. NEW PROJECTS Exit Foundation are working to provide 28-day Emergency Accommodation provision to be offered across the U.K. Exit Foundation have positioned ourselves in The London Boroughs of Newham. Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Lambeth and Southwark as an official sep4ice provider re Mentoring and are now receiving offers of partnership re projects and funding. We are looking for the most suilable offers and will be putling forwards funding proposals alongside other Third Sector organisations as well as individual bids to MOPAC {Mayor's Office of POli￿ng And Crime) and the VRU (Violence Reduction Unit), and other funding bodies to be able to continue work in these Boroughs. Exit Foundation are currently in the process of getting our GANGS AWARENESS presentation CPD Accreditation. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Over past 12 months March 31sL 2024- March 31sL 2025 Clients worked with include: Approximately 124 clients completed Mentoring Program. 107 clients led into Employment. Training and Education. 32 sets of clothing bought for clients to attend job interviews. 12 TVS provided to families in need. Numerous pieces of fumilure paid for and delivered to families. 64 Prison wsits have been undertaken. 32 clients supported financially in prison. 24 Cvs developed for clients. 7 Adults placed into Teen Challenge Drugs and Aknhol rehabilitation centre. Future Developments Exit Foundalion are looking to expand in all of the above-mentioned areas. FINANCIAL REVIEW Investment Strategy The reserves are held in cash deposits in the Exit Foundation Bank Account. Reserves Policy It is the Exit Foundation policy to hold approximately three months, expenditure in reserve. The majority of outgoing resources are used on charitable causeslactivtties directly related to supporting clients into E.T.E, travel, interview clothing. Prison support. emergency hotel accommodalion. families support. meals etc. Supporting other charitable causes. Staff costs and vehicle costs.

STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing Document Exit Foundation is a registered charity established as a CIO on 04104117 and is governed under the Charity Commissions Articles of Association. Staff Fundraiser.. Sarah Capewell. Full time staff members= Paul Dayes {Director). 2 x Senior Mentors. 3 x Mentors Part time staff members= Dinija Natarajan {Office Manager) who works 3 days124 hours per week. 1 x Senior Mentor 4 x Mentors Recruitment and appointment of new trustees The existing Trustees appoint any new Trustees following the provisions laid out in the charity's governing instrument. Organisational structure The Board of Trustees are responsible for the strategic direclion and policy of the charity. A scheme of delegation is in place and day to day responsibilty for the provision of services rests with the project manager. The Trustees meet regulady, a minimum requirement of four times per year, when they will review progress and make decisions re fvture developments. Induction and training of new Trustees New Trustees will be provided with a comprehensive information pack informing them of the duties that would be required as an Exit Foundation Trustee Board Member. Wider Network Exit Foundation works in close partnership wtth Teen Challenge London. Exit Foundation also works with The Met police. Local Authortties Probation Setvices, Youth Justice serVi￿S, Children's Social Care services, PRU'S. Leaving Care Teams. Schools, Colleges and HMP service as a mentoring servi￿ Provider. Head of Service The Director of Exit Foundation is Mr. Paul Dayes. All staff are paid in line wilh their job role. This report has been prepared, in accordance with the requirements of The Charities Commission, by Mr. Paul Dayes. Exit Foundation DirectorlProject ManagerlLead Mentor. Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by= claudehalm3 Dr Claude Halm-Adjepong Chair 0112112026 Date=

EXIT FOUNDATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Note Unrestricted Funds 2025 Restricted Funds 2025 Total Funds Total Funds 2025 2024 Income from: Donations and Legacies 55,376 55,376 31,664 Charitable activities 46.417 254.508 300.925 210.345 Investments Total Income 101,793 254,508 356,301 242,010 Expenditure on: Charitable Activities 81.707 254.508 336.215 302.078 Total Expenditure 81,707 254,508 336,215 302.078 Net Movernent in Funds 20,086 20.086 (60,068) Reconciliation of Funds: Total Funds brought forward 91.079 91.079 151.147 Total Funds carried forward 111,165 111,165 91,079 The notes fomi part of these finanryal ststements

EXIT FOUNDATION BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Fixed Assets Tangible assets 27.498 17,323 Current Assets Debtors 10 4,924 2,200 Cash at bank and in hand 79,843 75,748 84,767 77,948 Creditors= amounts falling due within one year 11 11,100) (4,1901 Net current assets 83.667 73,758 Creditors= amounts falling due after one year 12 Total net assets 111,165 91,079 Charity funds Reslricled funds 13 Unrestricted Funds 13 111,165 91,079 Total funds 111,165 91,079 The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of charity legislation with respect lo accounting records and the p￿parats.0n of accounts. 2110112026 The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on signed on ils behalf by = . and were claudehalm3 Dr Claude Halm-Adjepong Chair The notes fomi part of these finanual ststements

EXIT FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting Policies 1.1 Basis of preparation of financial staternents The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit enttty under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities. Statement of Recommended Practi￿ applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 leffeth've 1 January 20191,, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Finanryal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. and the Charities Act 2011. The finan￿al statements have been ptepated under the historical cost convention. 1.2 Going concern The charitable ath"vities are entirety dependent on continuing grant aid and voluntsry donations as well as trading revenues. As a consequence, the going concem basis is dependent on the futu￿ flow of these uncertain funding streams. Accordingly, the Trustees have obtained forecasts and, after reviewing the financial forecasts for future periods lo 31 March 2026, the Trustees are satisfied that, at the time of approving the financial statements, it is appropriate lo adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Other than these matters, the Trustees are not aware of any material ￿n￿rtainlIeS aboLrt the charrty's ability to contsnue as a going COn￿rn. 1.3 Income recognition Income is recognised when the chartty has entitlement to the funds, the amount can be measured reliably, and it is probable that the inco￿* will be re￿ived. Exchange transactions-. IncorrE from exchange transactions is received by the charity for goods or services supplied under contract or where entidement is subject to fulfilling performance related conditions. The income the charity receives is approximately equal in valLbe to the goods or services supplied by the charity to the purchaser. Non-exchange transactions: Income from a non-exchange transaction is where the charity re￿iVeS value from the donor wrthoul providing equal value in exchange, and indudes donats.ons of money, goods and services freely given without giving equal value in exchange. 1.4 Expenditure recognition Expendrture is recognised when a liabilrty is incurred. and is dassrfied under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be direcdy attn'buted to particular acb'vities, they are apportioned on a reasonable basis. 1.5 Voluntgers In accordan￿ with the SORP, and in recognilion of the difficullies in placing a monetary value on the contribution from volunteers, the contribution of volunteers is not induded wrthin the income of the charity- However. the trustees value the signfficant contribution made to the activtties of the charity by unpaid volunteers

EXIT FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting Policies {continued) 1.6 Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are measured at their original cost value, or subsequent revaluation, or rf donated, as described above. Cost value includes all costs expended in bringing the asset into its intended working condition. Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets to their anticipated residual value over their esb"mated useful lives. Freehold premises Leasehold premises Plant and machinery Motor vehicles 0% straight line 2% straight line 250/0 reducing balance 25% reducing balance A regular annual review of the likeliho¢xl of asset impair￿￿nI is undertaken. 1.7 Debtors and creditors Debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due. Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably require settlement and can be measured reliably. 1.8 Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtheran￿ of the general objectives of the charrty. There are no Designated funds earmarked by the Trust￿ for parb"cular purposes. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal or as implied by law. There were no restricted funds in this period. There are no endowment funds. 1.9 VAT The charity is not registered for VAT. Expenditure is therefore recorded inclusive of any irrecoverable VAT.

EXIT FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Donalions. grants and legacies Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Totsl Funds Total Funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 Donations and gifts from individuals Donations and gifts from individuals Ilnclude HMRC refunds on gift aided donations) 55,376 55.376 31,664 55,376 55.376 31,664 Charitable income Unrestricted Funds Rgstricted Funds Totsl Funds Total Funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 Action for Race Equality BBC Children in Need Main Grants 1,112 24,560 19,000 5,825 14,000 64,710 39,213 19.000 5,825 14.000 64.710 39,213 City Bridge Foundation The Clothworkers, Foundation Diamond sola￿ HonEs Fight for Peace Hertfordshire County Council Indis Roche Lambelh Youth Justi￿ Services Linder Foundation Trust 9,732 47,403 6,020 2,196 25,557 14.763 14.763 14,218 31.654 31.115 14,218 Newham Childrens Social Care Newham Youth Offending team London YoLrth 31,654 28,043 25,000 2,800 175 1,700 30,000 31,115 Paradigm Project People's Palace Project Spark 2 Life Triangle Trust The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation UCL Finan￿ & Business Affairs 39,978 25,000 1,449 39.978 25,000 1.449 300,925 6,047 46,417 254,508 210,345

EXIT FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Investment income Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Totsl Funds Total Funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 Bank interest receivable Expenditure on charitable activities Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Total Funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 Direct Costs Travel and subsisten Motor expenses 325 2,224 1,373 2,223 1,698 4.447 6,145 4,903 3,987 2,549 3,596 8,890 Grants Grants made to individuals 3.758 3.758 7,086 staff costs Salaries - Administrative staff Training and welfare- staff Subcontractors 21.122 78,996 854 100.118 854 86,610 1,201 34,069 11,042 18,655 29.697 130,669 32,164 98,505 121,880 Premises expenses Room hire Cleaning and waste management 5,175 2,201 S,175 2.201 7,376 4,800 721 7,376 5,521

EXIT FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Expenditure on charitable activities - (Continued) Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Totsl Funds Total Funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 Administrative overheads Telephone, fax and internet Stationery and printing Membership subscriptions Equipment expenses Sundry expenses Equipment, repairs, expenses and maintenanc Website Computer costs Insurance 1.696 761 18 1,696 1,521 18 581 1,227 2,242 195 760 581 618 589 1.050 2,587 974 6,558 589 1,050 2.587 2.272 6,558 100 7,274 1,298 1,614 2,974 14,814 2,058 16.872 16,244 Professional fees paid to advisors other than the auditor or examiner Consultancy fees Other legal and professional 150,349 150,349 9,490 159,839 123,490 10,325 133,815 9,490 9,490 150,349 Financial costs Bank charges Depreciation and amortisation Bank interest 104 7.232 108 7,232 5,774 7,336 7.336 5,882 other expenditure - Governance costs Independent examiner's remuneration Accountancy and bookkeeping 600 600 3.620 3,620 1,920 4,220 4.220 2,760 Totsl expenditure on charitable activities 81.707 254.508 336.215 302,078 Independent Examiner's Fees The independent examIne￿S remuneration amounts to an independent exarninevs fee of £60012024 - £8401 staff Costs and Emoluments No employees re￿iVed ernoluments lexduding pension costs) in eX￿sS of £60,000 per annum. 12

EXIT FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Trustee's remuneration and expenses During the year ended 31 March 2025,no Trustees re￿iVed any remuneration or other benefits12024 - £NILI. During the year ended 31 March 2025.no Twstees expenses have been incU￿ed12o24 - £NIL). Tangible fixed assets Plant & machinery Motor vehicles Total Cost At 01 April 2024 Additions 8,302 27,990 17,407 36,292 17A07 Disposals At 31 March 2025 8.302 45.397 53.699 Depreciation At 01 April 2024 Charge for the year At 31 March 2025 2,787 1,379 16,182 5,853 18,969 7,232 4.166 22.035 26,201 Net book value At 01 April 2024 5.515 11.808 17,323 At 31 March 2025 4,136 23,362 27,498 10 Debtors 2025 2024 Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued incorr Other debtors 4,924 16,669 114,4691 4.924 2,200 11 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Accruals PAYE, NIC VAT and other taxes other creditors 1.100 2,630 11,7041 3,264 4,190 1.100

EXIT FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 12 Creditors: Amounts falling due after one year 2025 2024 Finan￿ lease and HP contracts 13 Statements of funds statements of funds - Current year Balance at 01 April 2024 Balance at 31 March 2025 Income Expenditure Unrestricted funds General funds 91.079 101.793 181.707) 111,165 Restricted funds Action for Race Equaltty BBC Children in Need Main Grants City Bridge Foundation The Clothworkers. Foundation Diamond So18￿ Homes Fight for Peace Indis Roche 19.000 5.825 14.000 64,710 39.213 119.000} {5.825} 114.000) 164,710) 139.213} Linder Foundation Trust Newham Childrens Social Care Newham Youth Offending team Spark 2 Life London Youth Triangle Trust The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation Sundry other funds 14.218 114.218) 31.115 131.115} 39.978 25.000 1.449 139.978} 125.000} {1.449) 1254.508} 254.508 Totsl funds 91.079 356.301 1336.215} 111,165 14

EXIT FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 13 statements of funds {continuedl Staternents of funds - Prior year Balan￿ at 01 April 2023 Balan￿ at 31 March 2024 Income Expenditure Unrestricted funds General funds 151.147 64,942 1125,0101 91,079 Restricted funds Action for Race Equaif(y BBC Children in Need Main Grants Diamond sola￿ HorrEs 1,112 24,560 9,732 47,403 2,196 28,043 25,000 30,000 2,800 6,222 11,1121 124,5601 19,7321 147,4031 12,1961 128,0431 125,0001 130,0001 12,8001 16,2221 1177,0681 Fight for Peace Indis Roche Newham Childrens Social Care Newham Youth Offending team Spark 2 Life London Youth Sundry other funds 177,068 Total funds 151,147 242,010 1302,0781 91,079 1S Related party diselosures No related party transactions were undertaken for the year ended 31 March 2025 that are required to be disclosed under the Charrties SORP IFRS1021. 15

Registered Charity Number.. 1172408 EXIT FOUNDATION TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THEYEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

EXIT FOUNDATION CONTENTS Page Reference and administrative infomiation Trustees. Report ststement of financial activities Balance sheet Notes to the financial statements 8-15

EXIT FOUNDATION REFERENCE ANDADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Dr Claude Halm-Adjepong {Chair) Ms. Pauline Anderson Mr. Stellakis Kyriacou Petrides Ms. Sarah Grimshaw Charity Registered Number 1172408 (England and Wales) Principal Office Unit 1 Uphall Road ILFORD IG12JJ Company Secretary Chris Coghlan Independent Examiner Bowdon Accounting Services Bartle House Oxford Court Manchester M2 3WQ Bankers Bardays Bank 180 High Road ILFORD Essex IG1 1LS Solicitors Red Kite Solicitors 14- 15 Spilman Street Camiarthen West Wales SA31 1SR

EXIT FOUNDATION TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees are pleased to present their annual trustees report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ending 31st March 2025 are prepared to meet the requirements for trustees, annual report. The financial slatements comply wf(h The Charilies Act 2011. The Memorandum and Articles of Associalion. and Accounting and Reporting by Chartties". Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) effective 1st January 2015. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims for the public benefit Our main activities and who we try to help are described below and are undertaken to further our charitable purposes for the public benefit. When planning the actiwties for the year, the Trustees have considered the Commission's guidance on public benefrt. The main objectives for Extt Foundation as a charity is to reach out to persons caught up in ganglstreet life, drug addiction. prisonerslfamilies. offending behaviour. and ex-offenders lo offer them an 'Exit' roule via our bespoke 16-week Menloring Program and wrap around supportwhich is designed to equip and prepare the individual for either employment. training, or education. Significant activities The Exil Foundation charity seeks to Sen￿ the community via the following activities.. Exit Foundation works with and supports the client andlor the family when required. Exit Foundation aims to stop clients from re-offending via a bespoke mentoring program leading the client into some fomi of Education. Training. Apprenticeship or Employment. Exit Foundation aims to assist those caught up in druglalcohol addiction into rehabilrtation. Exit Foundation is a Christian faith based but not faith biased charty- We work with any person that requires, or requests help regardless of faith. Exit Foundation works to assist clients to relocate away from the area where they were gang affiliated and where a client finds that his life is in danger due to being 'gang affiliated,. Exit Foundation delivers 'Gang Awareness Training. to the relevant professionals working with young people. Exit Foundation provides full mentoring support and advi￿ to prisoners and their families. Exit Foundation provides ftjll court support for their clients when needed. Exit Foundation builds relationships and works with other'serwce Providers. in order to deliver a quality 'wrap around. service for our dients. Exit Foundation signposts clients to the relevant services required such as Mental Health, Victim Support and Teen Challenge Drug Rehabilitation Centres when necessary. Exit Foundation takes referrals from". The Local Authorty. The Police, Social Services, Probation Servi￿, Care Homes, Prisons, Schools. Leaving Care Team, The Youth Justice SeNice, Children's Social Care, Parentslcarers and Self-Referral clients. Anybody can refer to Exit Foundation.

Exit Foundation works in partnership with other charrtieslorganisationslconsortiums in order to provide the best possible servi￿$ neededlrequired by young people. Exit Foundation provides specialist Trauma informed Mentoring. Exit Foundation provides Bereavement support. Exit Foundation provides Mental Health support. Exit Foundation provides Physical Education via our private gym. Exit Foundation provides Housing Support for young people in the care system. Exit Foundation applies for relevant fundinglgrantsldonations in order to support the services that we prowde. Exit Foundation. clients have work carried out via commissioned sepiices. funded services, grantsldonations support services and pr￿bOn0 service. Our Funders and Financial Support Exit Foundation sincerely appreciates the financial support from a diverse group of funders, whose contributions throughout the year have enabled us to provide essential services to young people and the broader community. From March 31, 2024 to March 31. 2025. the organizalions and initialives below have generously provided funding, each instrumental in sustaining our projects and helping us extend our reach.. Church Presentstions and Donations: Engaging with Iixal churches has been fundamental to our mentoring work with young people. London Borough of Newham Youth Justice SeNice: Commissioned our leam to offer a range of mentoring Se￿iceS to at-risk youth within the borough. BBC Children In Need.. Continued funding for a second year has allowed us to strengthen our specialist support for vulnerable children and young people. Fight For Peace.. The culmination of our 3 year partnership work on the My Ends project focused on promoting safety among young people in Newham. Linder Foundation: Supported trauma-informed mentoring programmes for young people at risk of crime and violence. Triangle Trust.. As part of a two-year initiative. we delivered mentoring and sports-based support for young people involved in the criminal justice system. Trust House Charitsble Foundation.. As part of an ongoing three-year project, this foundation backed our mentoring efforls and helped us to provide assistan￿ lo families. induding those with relatives in prison. City Bridge Foundation: we began a thre&year program offering individual support to offenders reentering society after prison or completing community sentences, aiding their resettlement. Clothworkers Foundation.. enabled us to purchase a car, supporting our efforts to meet mentees from their homes for mentoring sessions and also to transport young people to meetings and job interviews.

We are truly thankful lo all our funders, partners. and donors for Iheir dedication to our mission. Their ongoing support has empowered us to adapt to new challenges, launch innovative projects, and build the capacity needed to make a genuine impact in the lives of those we serve. NEW PROJECTS Exit Foundation are working to provide 28-day Emergency Accommodation provision to be offered across the U.K. Exit Foundation have positioned ourselves in The London Boroughs of Newham. Redbridge, Waltham Forest, Lambeth and Southwark as an official sep4ice provider re Mentoring and are now receiving offers of partnership re projects and funding. We are looking for the most suilable offers and will be putling forwards funding proposals alongside other Third Sector organisations as well as individual bids to MOPAC {Mayor's Office of POli￿ng And Crime) and the VRU (Violence Reduction Unit), and other funding bodies to be able to continue work in these Boroughs. Exit Foundation are currently in the process of getting our GANGS AWARENESS presentation CPD Accreditation. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Over past 12 months March 31sL 2024- March 31sL 2025 Clients worked with include: Approximately 124 clients completed Mentoring Program. 107 clients led into Employment. Training and Education. 32 sets of clothing bought for clients to attend job interviews. 12 TVS provided to families in need. Numerous pieces of fumilure paid for and delivered to families. 64 Prison wsits have been undertaken. 32 clients supported financially in prison. 24 Cvs developed for clients. 7 Adults placed into Teen Challenge Drugs and Aknhol rehabilitation centre. Future Developments Exit Foundalion are looking to expand in all of the above-mentioned areas. FINANCIAL REVIEW Investment Strategy The reserves are held in cash deposits in the Exit Foundation Bank Account. Reserves Policy It is the Exit Foundation policy to hold approximately three months, expenditure in reserve. The majority of outgoing resources are used on charitable causeslactivtties directly related to supporting clients into E.T.E, travel, interview clothing. Prison support. emergency hotel accommodalion. families support. meals etc. Supporting other charitable causes. Staff costs and vehicle costs.

STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing Document Exit Foundation is a registered charity established as a CIO on 04104117 and is governed under the Charity Commissions Articles of Association. Staff Fundraiser.. Sarah Capewell. Full time staff members= Paul Dayes {Director). 2 x Senior Mentors. 3 x Mentors Part time staff members= Dinija Natarajan {Office Manager) who works 3 days124 hours per week. 1 x Senior Mentor 4 x Mentors Recruitment and appointment of new trustees The existing Trustees appoint any new Trustees following the provisions laid out in the charity's governing instrument. Organisational structure The Board of Trustees are responsible for the strategic direclion and policy of the charity. A scheme of delegation is in place and day to day responsibilty for the provision of services rests with the project manager. The Trustees meet regulady, a minimum requirement of four times per year, when they will review progress and make decisions re fvture developments. Induction and training of new Trustees New Trustees will be provided with a comprehensive information pack informing them of the duties that would be required as an Exit Foundation Trustee Board Member. Wider Network Exit Foundation works in close partnership wtth Teen Challenge London. Exit Foundation also works with The Met police. Local Authortties Probation Setvices, Youth Justice serVi￿S, Children's Social Care services, PRU'S. Leaving Care Teams. Schools, Colleges and HMP service as a mentoring servi￿ Provider. Head of Service The Director of Exit Foundation is Mr. Paul Dayes. All staff are paid in line wilh their job role. This report has been prepared, in accordance with the requirements of The Charities Commission, by Mr. Paul Dayes. Exit Foundation DirectorlProject ManagerlLead Mentor. Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on their behalf by= claudehalm3 Dr Claude Halm-Adjepong Chair 0112112026 Date=

EXIT FOUNDATION STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Note Unrestricted Funds 2025 Restricted Funds 2025 Total Funds Total Funds 2025 2024 Income from: Donations and Legacies 55,376 55,376 31,664 Charitable activities 46.417 254.508 300.925 210.345 Investments Total Income 101,793 254,508 356,301 242,010 Expenditure on: Charitable Activities 81.707 254.508 336.215 302.078 Total Expenditure 81,707 254,508 336,215 302.078 Net Movernent in Funds 20,086 20.086 (60,068) Reconciliation of Funds: Total Funds brought forward 91.079 91.079 151.147 Total Funds carried forward 111,165 111,165 91,079 The notes fomi part of these finanryal ststements

EXIT FOUNDATION BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Fixed Assets Tangible assets 27.498 17,323 Current Assets Debtors 10 4,924 2,200 Cash at bank and in hand 79,843 75,748 84,767 77,948 Creditors= amounts falling due within one year 11 11,100) (4,1901 Net current assets 83.667 73,758 Creditors= amounts falling due after one year 12 Total net assets 111,165 91,079 Charity funds Reslricled funds 13 Unrestricted Funds 13 111,165 91,079 Total funds 111,165 91,079 The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of charity legislation with respect lo accounting records and the p￿parats.0n of accounts. 2110112026 The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on signed on ils behalf by = . and were claudehalm3 Dr Claude Halm-Adjepong Chair The notes fomi part of these finanual ststements

EXIT FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting Policies 1.1 Basis of preparation of financial staternents The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit enttty under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities. Statement of Recommended Practi￿ applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 1021 leffeth've 1 January 20191,, Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Finanryal Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland. and the Charities Act 2011. The finan￿al statements have been ptepated under the historical cost convention. 1.2 Going concern The charitable ath"vities are entirety dependent on continuing grant aid and voluntsry donations as well as trading revenues. As a consequence, the going concem basis is dependent on the futu￿ flow of these uncertain funding streams. Accordingly, the Trustees have obtained forecasts and, after reviewing the financial forecasts for future periods lo 31 March 2026, the Trustees are satisfied that, at the time of approving the financial statements, it is appropriate lo adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements. Other than these matters, the Trustees are not aware of any material ￿n￿rtainlIeS aboLrt the charrty's ability to contsnue as a going COn￿rn. 1.3 Income recognition Income is recognised when the chartty has entitlement to the funds, the amount can be measured reliably, and it is probable that the inco￿* will be re￿ived. Exchange transactions-. IncorrE from exchange transactions is received by the charity for goods or services supplied under contract or where entidement is subject to fulfilling performance related conditions. The income the charity receives is approximately equal in valLbe to the goods or services supplied by the charity to the purchaser. Non-exchange transactions: Income from a non-exchange transaction is where the charity re￿iVeS value from the donor wrthoul providing equal value in exchange, and indudes donats.ons of money, goods and services freely given without giving equal value in exchange. 1.4 Expenditure recognition Expendrture is recognised when a liabilrty is incurred. and is dassrfied under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Where costs cannot be direcdy attn'buted to particular acb'vities, they are apportioned on a reasonable basis. 1.5 Voluntgers In accordan￿ with the SORP, and in recognilion of the difficullies in placing a monetary value on the contribution from volunteers, the contribution of volunteers is not induded wrthin the income of the charity- However. the trustees value the signfficant contribution made to the activtties of the charity by unpaid volunteers

EXIT FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Accounting Policies {continued) 1.6 Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets are measured at their original cost value, or subsequent revaluation, or rf donated, as described above. Cost value includes all costs expended in bringing the asset into its intended working condition. Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets to their anticipated residual value over their esb"mated useful lives. Freehold premises Leasehold premises Plant and machinery Motor vehicles 0% straight line 2% straight line 250/0 reducing balance 25% reducing balance A regular annual review of the likeliho¢xl of asset impair￿￿nI is undertaken. 1.7 Debtors and creditors Debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due. Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably require settlement and can be measured reliably. 1.8 Fund accounting Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtheran￿ of the general objectives of the charrty. There are no Designated funds earmarked by the Trust￿ for parb"cular purposes. Restricted funds are subjected to restrictions on their expenditure imposed by the donor or through the terms of an appeal or as implied by law. There were no restricted funds in this period. There are no endowment funds. 1.9 VAT The charity is not registered for VAT. Expenditure is therefore recorded inclusive of any irrecoverable VAT.

EXIT FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Donalions. grants and legacies Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Totsl Funds Total Funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 Donations and gifts from individuals Donations and gifts from individuals Ilnclude HMRC refunds on gift aided donations) 55,376 55.376 31,664 55,376 55.376 31,664 Charitable income Unrestricted Funds Rgstricted Funds Totsl Funds Total Funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 Action for Race Equality BBC Children in Need Main Grants 1,112 24,560 19,000 5,825 14,000 64,710 39,213 19.000 5,825 14.000 64.710 39,213 City Bridge Foundation The Clothworkers, Foundation Diamond sola￿ HonEs Fight for Peace Hertfordshire County Council Indis Roche Lambelh Youth Justi￿ Services Linder Foundation Trust 9,732 47,403 6,020 2,196 25,557 14.763 14.763 14,218 31.654 31.115 14,218 Newham Childrens Social Care Newham Youth Offending team London YoLrth 31,654 28,043 25,000 2,800 175 1,700 30,000 31,115 Paradigm Project People's Palace Project Spark 2 Life Triangle Trust The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation UCL Finan￿ & Business Affairs 39,978 25,000 1,449 39.978 25,000 1.449 300,925 6,047 46,417 254,508 210,345

EXIT FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Investment income Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Totsl Funds Total Funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 Bank interest receivable Expenditure on charitable activities Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds Total Funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 Direct Costs Travel and subsisten Motor expenses 325 2,224 1,373 2,223 1,698 4.447 6,145 4,903 3,987 2,549 3,596 8,890 Grants Grants made to individuals 3.758 3.758 7,086 staff costs Salaries - Administrative staff Training and welfare- staff Subcontractors 21.122 78,996 854 100.118 854 86,610 1,201 34,069 11,042 18,655 29.697 130,669 32,164 98,505 121,880 Premises expenses Room hire Cleaning and waste management 5,175 2,201 S,175 2.201 7,376 4,800 721 7,376 5,521

EXIT FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Expenditure on charitable activities - (Continued) Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds Totsl Funds Total Funds 2025 2025 2025 2024 Administrative overheads Telephone, fax and internet Stationery and printing Membership subscriptions Equipment expenses Sundry expenses Equipment, repairs, expenses and maintenanc Website Computer costs Insurance 1.696 761 18 1,696 1,521 18 581 1,227 2,242 195 760 581 618 589 1.050 2,587 974 6,558 589 1,050 2.587 2.272 6,558 100 7,274 1,298 1,614 2,974 14,814 2,058 16.872 16,244 Professional fees paid to advisors other than the auditor or examiner Consultancy fees Other legal and professional 150,349 150,349 9,490 159,839 123,490 10,325 133,815 9,490 9,490 150,349 Financial costs Bank charges Depreciation and amortisation Bank interest 104 7.232 108 7,232 5,774 7,336 7.336 5,882 other expenditure - Governance costs Independent examiner's remuneration Accountancy and bookkeeping 600 600 3.620 3,620 1,920 4,220 4.220 2,760 Totsl expenditure on charitable activities 81.707 254.508 336.215 302,078 Independent Examiner's Fees The independent examIne￿S remuneration amounts to an independent exarninevs fee of £60012024 - £8401 staff Costs and Emoluments No employees re￿iVed ernoluments lexduding pension costs) in eX￿sS of £60,000 per annum. 12

EXIT FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Trustee's remuneration and expenses During the year ended 31 March 2025,no Trustees re￿iVed any remuneration or other benefits12024 - £NILI. During the year ended 31 March 2025.no Twstees expenses have been incU￿ed12o24 - £NIL). Tangible fixed assets Plant & machinery Motor vehicles Total Cost At 01 April 2024 Additions 8,302 27,990 17,407 36,292 17A07 Disposals At 31 March 2025 8.302 45.397 53.699 Depreciation At 01 April 2024 Charge for the year At 31 March 2025 2,787 1,379 16,182 5,853 18,969 7,232 4.166 22.035 26,201 Net book value At 01 April 2024 5.515 11.808 17,323 At 31 March 2025 4,136 23,362 27,498 10 Debtors 2025 2024 Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued incorr Other debtors 4,924 16,669 114,4691 4.924 2,200 11 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Accruals PAYE, NIC VAT and other taxes other creditors 1.100 2,630 11,7041 3,264 4,190 1.100

EXIT FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 12 Creditors: Amounts falling due after one year 2025 2024 Finan￿ lease and HP contracts 13 Statements of funds statements of funds - Current year Balance at 01 April 2024 Balance at 31 March 2025 Income Expenditure Unrestricted funds General funds 91.079 101.793 181.707) 111,165 Restricted funds Action for Race Equaltty BBC Children in Need Main Grants City Bridge Foundation The Clothworkers. Foundation Diamond So18￿ Homes Fight for Peace Indis Roche 19.000 5.825 14.000 64,710 39.213 119.000} {5.825} 114.000) 164,710) 139.213} Linder Foundation Trust Newham Childrens Social Care Newham Youth Offending team Spark 2 Life London Youth Triangle Trust The Trusthouse Charitable Foundation Sundry other funds 14.218 114.218) 31.115 131.115} 39.978 25.000 1.449 139.978} 125.000} {1.449) 1254.508} 254.508 Totsl funds 91.079 356.301 1336.215} 111,165 14

EXIT FOUNDATION NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 13 statements of funds {continuedl Staternents of funds - Prior year Balan￿ at 01 April 2023 Balan￿ at 31 March 2024 Income Expenditure Unrestricted funds General funds 151.147 64,942 1125,0101 91,079 Restricted funds Action for Race Equaif(y BBC Children in Need Main Grants Diamond sola￿ HorrEs 1,112 24,560 9,732 47,403 2,196 28,043 25,000 30,000 2,800 6,222 11,1121 124,5601 19,7321 147,4031 12,1961 128,0431 125,0001 130,0001 12,8001 16,2221 1177,0681 Fight for Peace Indis Roche Newham Childrens Social Care Newham Youth Offending team Spark 2 Life London Youth Sundry other funds 177,068 Total funds 151,147 242,010 1302,0781 91,079 1S Related party diselosures No related party transactions were undertaken for the year ended 31 March 2025 that are required to be disclosed under the Charrties SORP IFRS1021. 15

Independent examiner's report on the accounts

Section A Independent Examiner’s Report

Report to the trustees Exit Foundation On accounts for the year 31/03/2025 Charity no 1172408 ended (if any) Set out on pages 1-2 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31/03/2025. Responsibilities and As the charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the basis of report 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 carried out under section 145 of the 2011 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 I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have examiner's statement come to my attention in connection 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.

Date: 22/09/2025 Signed: ~~a~~ Name: Adeel Sahi Relevant professional ACCA qualification(s) or body (if any): Address: Bowdon Accounting Services Ltd Bartle House, Oxford Court,

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Section B Disclosure

Only complete if the examiner needs to highlight material matters of concern (see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: directions and guidance for examiners).

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