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2023-06-30-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 01/07/2022 To 30/06/2023

Charity name: The Walk to Freedom Foundation

Charity registration number: 1173398

Objectives and Activities

SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 Para 1.17 To relieve the needs of young people and
adults throughout England by providing
support, awareness and training in
addressing the issues of drug and alcohol
dependencyand adolescent development.
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		 The Walk to Freedom’s Foundation
operational centre is based in Central
Luton and our services have a nationwide
coverage. Member beneficiaries of our
dependency support programme are male
and female and from many diverse
backgrounds and cultures; between the
ages of 16-60, and 11-20 for our young
people’s mentoring and personal
development workshops.
Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit		 Para 1.18 The Trustees confirm that they have
referred to the guidance contained within
the Charity Commission’s general guidance
on public benefit when setting the Charity’s
aims and objectives

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SORP reference
Policyongrant making Para 1.38 Not applicable
Policy on social investment
including program related
investment		 Para 1.38 Not applicable
Contribution made by
volunteers		 Para 1.38 Not applicable
Other Not applicable

Achievements and Performance

SORP reference
Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.		 Para 1.20 Two projects operated during the year
1. Batten House: Where we house
four people with dependency issues
and are on our program, who might
otherwise be homeless.
2. I Am Possible program: Where we
are helping an average of 15 young
people through one to one
mentoring to help them turn their
own lives around from one based
on drugs, alcohol and dependency

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Achievements against
objectives set		 Para 1.41 Not applicable
Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set		 Para 1.41 Not applicable
Investment performance
against objectives		 Para 1.41 Not applicable
Other Not applicable

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of theperiod		 Para 1.21 The charity received income of £94,381
and made payments of £107,924.
Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held		 Para 1.22 Whilst currently the charity does not
operate a financial reserve it is an aim to
build a sufficient reserve to allow the charity
to operate sustainably and plan for the
future.
Amount of reserves held Para 1.22 The charity held a restricted reserves
balance at the end of the year which will be
utilisedin thefollowingfinancialyear.
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Para 1.22 As above
Details of fund materially in
deficit		 Para 1.24 Unrestricted reserves were in deficit at the
end of the year and enhanced housing
benefit payments and/or additional funding
are beingexplored to redress this balance.
Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern		 Para 1.23 Certain charitable projects are dependent
upon grant funding and without this funding
it may not be viable to continue.
Additional information (optional)
Youmay choose toincludefurtherstatementswhererelevant about:		 Additional information (optional)
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The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)		 Para 1.47 Not applicable
Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted		 Para 1.46 Not applicable
A description of the principal
risks facing the charity		 Para 1.46 Not applicable
Other Not applicable

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s
trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed,royal charter)		 Para 1.25 Constitution of a Charitable incorporated
organisation constitution dated 14-06-2017
How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)		 Para 1.25 The charity is a charitable incorporated
organisation
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 Apart from the first charity trustees, every
trustee must be appointed for a term of
three years by a resolution passed at a
properly convened meeting of the charity
trustees.
In selecting individuals for appointment as
charity trustees, the charity trustees must
have regard to the skills, knowledge and
experience needed for the effective
administration of the CIO.

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Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction and
training of trustees		 Para 1.51 Not applicable
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works		 Para 1.51 Not applicable
Relationship with any related
parties		 Para 1.51 Not applicable
Other Not applicable

Reference and Administrative details

Charityname Walk to Freedom Foundation
Other name the charityuses -
Registered charitynumber 1173398
Charity’s principal address Room 4 High Town Methodist Church
High Town Road
Luton
Beds
LU2 0BW

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20		 Trustee name Office (if any) Dates acted if not for whole
**year **		 Name of person (or body) entitled
to appoint trustee (ifany)
Paul Minett Chair
Kimberley
Campbell-Lamb		 Vice chair
John Archer Secretary
Joan Bailey Resigned 31/12/2023

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name None

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
None

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets
held in this capacity		 Not applicable
Name and objects of the
charity on whose behalf the
assets are held and how this
falls within the custodian
charity’s objects		 Not applicable
Details of arrangements for
safe custody and
segregation of such assets
from the charity’s own assets		 Not applicable

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of
adviser
Name		 Type of
adviser
Name		 Address
None
Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

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) Paul Minett Position (eg Secretary, Chair Chair, etc) Date 26th April 2024

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Rgport to the trustees The Walk to Freedom Foundation On accounts for the year ended 30 June 2023 Charity no Irf any) 1173398 Set out on pages I report lo the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above chanty {tthe Trust") for the year ended 30 June 2023. Responsibilities and basis of report As the tharivs trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 {Ih8 Acr). I report in respect of My examinalion of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515Mbl of the Act. Independent I have completed my examination. I Confi￿ that no material matters have examinerfs statement come lo my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting records were not kept in accordance wlh section 130 of Ihe Charities Act- or the accounts did not ac￿rd with the accounting records,. or Ihe accounts did not comply wilh Ihe applicable requirements conceming the fom) and content of accounts set oul in the Charities jALLuurils ¢*riU Mvyuiits} Reyuldliuiib Lvvo ulliei 1114ifi ¢ally 1¥4UlflJlTivnl that Ihe accounts give a Yrue and fair. view which is not a malter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no cnncems and have come across no other matters in connection th the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper underslanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: Name: Tara Ajdwn Relevant professional qualificationls) or body Ilf any}: ACA Address: FKCA Limited 260-270 BLrtterfield. Great Martings Luton, LU2 80L IER Oct 2018

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).

Give here brief details of any items that the examiner wishes to disclose .

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Oct 2018

IER

The Walk to Freedom Foundation The Walk to Freedom Foundation The Walk to Freedom Foundation No (if any) No (if any) No (if any) CC16a
For the period
from		 01/07/2022 To 30/06/2023
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
30,719
30,719
-
-
-
30,719
2,820
143
747
246
3,400
15,600
1,655
1,865
21,255
105
695
2,245
254
(8,979)
302
42,353
-
-
-
42,353
(11,633)
-
(21,266)
(32,899)		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
63,662
63,662
-
-
-
63,662
3,016
53,576
8,979
65,571
-
-
-
65,571
(1,909)
-
63,238
61,329		 Endowment
funds
to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Total funds
to the nearest £
30,719
63,662
-
94,381
-
-
-
94,381
2,820
143
-
747
246
3,400
3,016
15,600
1,655
1,865
21,255
105
695
2,245
-
53,576
254
-
302
107,924
-
-
-
107,924
- 13,543		 Last year
to the nearest £
Batten House 30,719 30,638
The National Lottery 94,973
Donation 210
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 30,719 125,821
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
-
- -
Sub total - -
Total receipts
A3 Payments
125,821
Accountancy 2,820 2,592
Bank interest and charges 143 160
Equipmentpurchases 2,967
Insurance 747 549
Professional fees 246
Office Rent 3,400 4,117
Project expenditure 1,069
Project management and delivery 15,600 16,836
Propertymaintenance 1,655 -
Rates and water 1,865 5,142
Rent 21,255 26,569
Repairs 105 -
Sundry 695 300
Telephone,Internet & utiltiies 2,245 2,961
Travel Expense 36
Wages and Salaries 26,008
Website 254 -
Support costs (8,979) 102
Bounceback Loan 302 2,343
**Sub total ** 42,353 91,751
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
-
-
**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
91,751
(11,633) (1,909) - - 13,543 34,070
- - - - -
(21,266) 63,238 - 41,972 7,901
(32,899) 61,329 - 28,429 41,971

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Categories
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees
B1 Cash funds
B2 Other monetary assets
B3 Investment assets
B4 Assets retained for the
charity’s own use
B5 Liabilities		 (agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))
Details
Bank balance
Total cash funds
Details
Other debtors
Details
Details
Details
IT equipment
Signature		 Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
- 32,899
61,329
-
-
-
- 32,899
61,329
OK
OK
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
funds
to nearest £
to nearest £
302
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
asset belongs
Cost (optional)
Restricted
2,967
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Fund to which
liability relates
Amount due
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Print Name
Mr P Minett		 Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
OK
Endowment
funds
to nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
-
-
-
-
-
Current value
(optional)
2,967
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
When due
(optional)
Date of
approval
Mr P Minett 26/04/2024

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