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THE BAYTREE CENTRE CIO 1175145

TRUSTEES’ REPORT AND ACCOUNTS

FOR THE PERIOD

– 1[ST] SEPTEMBER 2023 31[ST] AUGUST 2024

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The Trustees of The Baytree Centre present their report and financial statements for the period 1[st ] September 2023 to 31[st] August 2024. The financial statements have been prepared based on the accounting policies set out in note 2 to the financial statements.

The Baytree Centre is a social inclusion charity for women and girls, based in the heart of Brixton, an integral part of the community since 1992.

WHY WE EXIST

Baytree’s mission is to inspire and support women and girls to gain the skills, confidence, and wisdom they need to thrive in life, work, and family. Baytree’s unique approach provides the accompaniment, programs and opportunities that empower women and girls. By supporting the women in our community, we aim to improve economic and social inclusion for them and their families.

THE CHANGE WE WANT TO SEE

All women and girls achieve their potential and lead fulfilled lives.

HOW WE WORK, Our Values and Core Principles

Values

Our core principles are based on Catholic social teachings and inspired by Saint Josemaria. They inform how we live out our mission, promoting and upholding:

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Letter from the Chair

Looking back over the past year, I feel incredibly proud of what we’ve achieved at Baytree. We remain committed to helping women and girls, local residents as well as those from migrant and refugee backgrounds, to build better lives. This year has been one of growth, strength, and a stronger sense of community. You will read about many of our successes in this report.

We’ve seen a 42% increase in women using our services, with 669 women taking part in our programmes. Their stories inspire us—whether it’s someone like Abrihet, who learned English and kept her job while pursuing her passion for cooking, or Aisha, who overcame personal struggles to find stability and confidence through our coaching. These stories show how effective our tailored approach is, and they highlight the dedication of our staff and volunteers.

Our Youth Service has also grown. We’ve run over 3,400 sessions for 496 girls and young women. These programmes are not just about education but also about building confidence and resilience. With initiatives like the Spark Skills programme and the Into School programme, we’re helping girls to gain key skills and grow in confidence. The rise in demand shows the need for these services, and we are committed to meeting this with care and creativity.

Our financial position remains strong. This year, we saw total income of £1,199,112, with £384,237 coming from unrestricted funds and £814,875 from restricted funds. Our total expenditure for the year was £1,149,840. We continue to be committed to using these resources wisely, ensuring that every pound is spent in a way that maximises our impact and furthers our mission.

This year, we also said a fond farewell to Caroline Guarnaccia, who led Baytree as CEO for 15 years with great passion and dedication. Caroline’s leadership has shaped the Baytree we see today, and we are deeply grateful for all she has done. As we enter the new year, we are delighted to welcome Rebecca Roxburgh as our new CEO. We look forward to this new chapter with Rebecca and to continuing the important work of empowering women and girls under her leadership.

Our success is made possible by the support of our volunteers, funders, and partners. Over 400 volunteers gave more than 7,600 hours of their time, contributing up to about £150,000 with their time and skills. Their dedication—whether in coaching, mentoring, or sharing their expertise—has made a real difference to the women and girls we work with.

As we look to the next year, our goals remain clear. We will strengthen our education and employment pathways, improve our coaching model, and continue to reach more women and girls in need.

The future may bring challenges, but it also brings hope. I am confident that, with the hard work of our team, volunteers, and supporters, we will face these challenges and continue to empower women and girls to build brighter futures.

On behalf of the Board, I want to say a huge thank you to everyone who has been part of our work this year.

Best wishes,

Ozohu Adoh Chair of the Board of Trustees

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Baytree Women’s Service Annual Report: Key Achievements (2023-24)

1. Introduction

Our Women’s Service provides adult women (aged 18 and over) with access to a broad, holistic range of services, all structured around the five pillars of our Social Mobility model: Education, Employment, Finances, Family, and Well-Being.

Each woman’s journey with Baytree is person-centred and tailor-made, allowing her to engage with the aspects of our programmes that align with her individual needs and aspirations and empowering her to create a better future for herself, her family and her community. Our offering includes a blend of individual and group services, providing both customised support and opportunities to build skills and networks.

Our all-female, safe space and trauma-informed approach are treasured by the women who come here, with ‘safe’, ‘supportive’, ‘family’ and home’ being amongst the terms that come up most in their feedback.

2. Impact Summary

3. Key Areas of Work and Outcomes

Education

This year marked significant progress for our Adult Education program, which continued to grow and strengthen. We successfully fulfilled commitments to our existing funders while also completing our first year as an Approved Provider for Lambeth Adult Learning. This network has supported us to improve the structure and quality of our educational services, with access to professional development for our team and sharing of best practices with other local adult education providers. Whilst the bulk of our education delivery this year has been our ESOL and Literacy programmes, in response to learner need we have also run very popular courses in digital literacy and, through our Skills Booster programme, supported women to increase their skill sets through the world of online learning.

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Employability

Many Baytree women continue to face significant challenges in securing and retaining meaningful employment, with barriers ranging from low levels of prior education to physical and mental health issues, as well as extensive caregiving responsibilities. Our employability programs are designed to provide these women with the necessary support and guidance to help them address both the immediate need of finding work and the longer-term goal of developing a pathway towards more meaningful and sustainable employment.

A key achievement this year was the launch of our Next Steps program. This 11-week initiative focused on our highest-level ESOL learners and offered a tailored combination of one-to-one coaching and group workshops in collaboration with other further education providers, local employers, and corporate volunteers. The program ensured excellent progression for the women - building educational pathways and fostering employability through comprehensive support and strategic partnerships.

Wellbeing

For many of our women and partners, Baytree has become synonymous with well-being, and this year was no exception. In addition to long-standing favourites, such as Well-Being Wednesday, Yoga, and Dance for Fun, we expanded our offerings significantly.

We launched two new programs, specifically aimed at supporting women to understand and manage stress, which for many acts as a key barrier across all aspects of their lives including employment and family relationships. Further, the introduction of Baytree Breakfast sessions provided a valuable forum for discussions on a wide range of health and well-being topics, while our new Self-Defence classes focused on empowering women to feel fitter and safer in their daily lives.

Family

We recognise the importance of family and are committed to providing women with the tailored support and guidance they need to help both themselves and their families thrive. Our family services for women range from individual coaching and advice on a broad range of family topics, such as

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navigating interactions with services related to children's special educational needs (SEN), dealing with housing issues, or strengthening family relationships, to group sessions designed to help women explore and develop their family values, personal parenting styles and priorities.

Financial Stability

The majority of our financial stability work continues to be delivered on a one-to-one basis through our Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) and Coaching programmes (see below). In that context, women receive support to address their immediate financial needs – such as applications for welfare benefits and grants and advice re saving costs – as well as work on building their financial literacy skills and financial resilience.

In addition to one-to-one financial support, our workshops offered women the opportunity to develop their financial understanding across a range of topics including the UK banking system, creating and managing a personal budget, ways to cut everyday costs and saving on energy bills.

Coaching

Our team of professional Social Mobility Coaches continues to deliver our flagship Coaching program, which empowers women to enhance their executive function and work towards personal goals across the five pillars of the Baytree Bridge (Education, Employment, Finance, Family, and Well-Being). Originally developed from the Empath model (https://empathways.org/), women receive tailored support to help them identify and achieve their long-term objectives, fostering both personal and professional growth. This comprehensive approach ensures that participants can make meaningful progress in all key areas of their lives, recognising and addressing the interconnections between them.

Information, Advice and Guidance

Our confidential one-to-one Information, Advice, and Guidance (IAG) services are also delivered by our team of experienced Coaches. They take a holistic, long-term approach, addressing immediate needs - such as welfare benefit applications, housing issues, school and job applications - while also considering the broader context of each woman’s situation to ensure that underlying and interrelated issues are also addressed.

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Our outreach work, delivering in local Children’s Centres and schools, has allowed us to expand our reach, provide support to more women than ever and build strong partnerships to enhance the effectiveness of our services.

5. Priorities for 2024-25

As part of our ongoing commitment to improving service delivery and increasing our impact, we have identified several key areas for development over the coming year:

These initiatives form part of our continued efforts to provide holistic, impactful support to the women in our community.

CASE STUDY 1

Abrihet, a woman in her late 50s from Ethiopia, has no family in the UK and lives alone. Having joined one of our ESOL courses in early 2021, she has since proved herself to be a hard-working and ambitious learner, making consistent progress with her English, whilst also embracing the many other opportunities on offer at the Centre.

In 2024, when her job as a cook in an Eritrean restaurant required her to obtain a Food Hygiene qualification, her ESOL teacher referred her to our Skills Booster programme. The programme lead supervised her enrolment onto and completion of the online course, which meant she kept her job. Within our Coaching programme, Abrihet identified one of her personal goals as pursuing her passion for healthy cooking and Ethiopian cuisine. With her Coach’s support, she hosted a session showing the traditional Ethiopian coffee-making ritual to an enthusiastic audience at our International Women’s Day celebration.

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Her journey continued when a representative from our partners at the Healthy Living Platform presented their Food Ambassador course at one of our Skills Booster sessions. Abrihet seized this opportunity and enrolled on the course, completing six weeks of training in nutrition and food safety before becoming a volunteer Food Ambassador, all alongside her existing job!

Abrihet’s next goal is to pass her citizenship test, through participation on Baytree’s Life in the UK preparation course. Ultimately, she dreams of returning to Ethiopia to open her own restaurant. Her journey exemplifies her resilience and growth, in her own words " I am so happy Baytree has helped me and pushed me to do all this. When I came to this country, I had no one but Baytree has given me so much. I think I can keep going up now. "

CASE STUDY 2

Aisha, a British-born mother of two, joined Baytree’s Coaching programme with the primary goal of improving her mental and physical health. She found it challenging to manage her daily routine, address her health needs and care for her children.

Through regular meetings, Aisha’s Coach supported her to practise advocating for herself, navigating the health system to secure a diagnosis and right treatment. Aisha and her Coach also worked together to develop a routine that fits her life and to explore different parenting techniques and anxiety and stress management strategies. Equipped with new tools, Aisha has become better able to manage her health, leave the house more frequently and enjoy quality time with her children.

Some way into the Coaching journey, Aisha suffered a new set of challenges when a relationship breakdown left her homeless. Collaborating with her Coach, Aisha completed a homeless application and gathered medical evidence to increase her priority on the housing register. Within five months, she was allocated a two-bedroom home with a garden, suited to her health needs. Aisha and her Coach also worked together to improve her financial situation and resilience. They successfully applied for Universal Credit and a Personal Independence Payment (PIP), and in the process ensured that Aisha improved her financial literacy.

With her own strengths and Baytree’s guidance and support, Aisha is now stably housed, manages her well-being and finances more effectively and has gained confidence as a mother. Aisha knows where to get advice if she needs it but generally feels far more able to manage independently. She continues to take part in parenting, well-being and volunteering initiatives at the Baytree Centre, determined to both continue to grow and to give back.

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Baytree Youth Service Annual Report: Key Achievements (2023-24)

1. Introduction

The Baytree Centre’s Youth Service offers a safe, supportive space for girls and young women to grow personally and academically, focusing on confidence, self-esteem, and aspirations through a personcentred, trauma-informed approach. Programmes, co-designed with participants, cover four areas: Positive activities, Education, Skills for Life, and Employability. We use Character Development to foster self-awareness, critical thinking, and positive habits.

Our services grew by 8%, highlighting the increased need in our community.

2. Impact Summary

3. Key Areas of Work and Outcomes

Positive Activities & Wellbeing

We delivered a wide range of activities aimed at fostering creativity and promoting physical and mental wellbeing. Our sessions included arts and crafts, cookery, gymnastics, ballet, yoga, football after school as well as trips during the holidays.

We expanded our offerings for secondary school girls, through key partnerships with organisations such as Talitha Arts, Eat Club, Strongback Productions, and Earthworks Ceramics. These collaborations enhancing the quality of our programmes through specialist facilitators. Additionally, we strengthened our sports offering, boosting girls' self-confidence, physical health, and engagement.

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Education

Our educational initiatives focused on core subjects such as English (including reading, creative writing, poetry, and English as an Additional Language (EAL)), Maths, and Science (including coding), fostering a passion for learning and building essential skills. We enhanced our Maths delivery with financial education through partnerships like Money Heroes and MyBnk, while our Mentoring Programme offered one-to-one support to improve study skills and academic performance.

The Into School Programme supported migrant, refugee, and asylum-seeking girls with daily English and Maths lessons, as well as guidance on the school application process. This year, we expanded our support by offering legal assistance in partnership with Simpson Millar for those with who did not get a school place and developed resources for mentoring girls transitioning into the UK education system.

Skills for Life

Our Spark Skills Programme helped girls of secondary school age to unlock their full potential and develop essential life skills in communication, self-management, problem-solving, and teamwork. The sessions enhanced their self-awareness and emotional wellbeing while fostering traits like good judgment, compassion, resilience, commitment, patience, and accountability. The programme’s impact is reflected in the girls' increased confidence and improved ability to navigate life's challenges.

Spark Skills Junior partnered with Saatchi Gallery and the Royal Foundation to provide an insightful experience on homelessness. Through discussions and art creation, the girls expressed their insights, with their work exhibited at Saatchi Gallery to raise awareness and inspire meaningful conversations.

Employability

Our Sparking Futures Employability Programme has experienced significant growth this year, offering girls and young women workshops, Career Insight Days, work experience, career mentoring, and volunteering opportunities. This comprehensive approach has greatly enhanced their employability prospects. The Career Champions Programme, now at full capacity with a waiting list, saw impressive

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progress as participants achieved key milestones, including improved goal setting, university open days, work placements, and CV enhancements.

Additionally, we successfully hosted 9 Career Insight Days in collaboration with corporate and community partners like Astrid & Miyu, JP Morgan, and Kings College London, providing participants with valuable work experience across sectors including healthcare, policing, animation and visual effects, financial services, fashion and retail, and architecture and design. Our in-house workshops provided vital skills in networking and CV-building, boosting participants' confidence. The Young Volunteering Programme also thrived, with participants gaining essential life skills through weekly volunteering in after-school clubs, highlighting its value in providing meaningful work experience and positive community impact.

Parent Engagement

This year, we have focused on enhancing parent engagement through various initiatives. We have introduced various initiatives to improve communication with parents, providing them with opportunities to offer feedback and stay informed about their daughters' engagement and progress at Baytree. A key achievement was the launch of the ProParent Programme, which offers fortnightly sessions for mothers of daughters involved in Youth Service activities. These sessions, covering topics such as building strong relationships, effective family communication, fostering positive habits, and navigating technology, have been well-received. Mothers have appreciated the opportunity to share experiences and connect, while the programme has successfully provided strategies to improve communication with their daughters and strengthen family bonds.

Additionally, we hosted monthly mother-and-daughter workshops and trips in partnership with Baytree’s Women’s Service, as well as a weekly session called Creative Mums, further supporting our aim to strengthen family connections.

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Schools Engagement

A notable achievement this year has been our outreach work with local schools and colleges. Through our Into School, EAL, and Sparking Futures programmes, we have built strong relationships with Bishop Thomas Grant School, St Gabriel's College, Lambeth College, and South Bank College, resulting in increased participation. We held taster sessions both on-site and at Baytree, further strengthening engagement.

4. Priorities for 2024-25

CASE STUDY 1

When Aziza joined Baytree at 12, she was a quiet, reserved girl with little interaction with peers her own age, having been home-schooled by a loving but isolated family. She described herself as having no friends and struggled to express herself. Baytree provided the nurturing environment she needed to flourish, both socially and personally.

As part of our GEMS programme, Aziza furthered her passion for the art through art club, which helped her hone her creativity and artistic talents, while in Spark Skills, where she developed essential life skills, learning to collaborate with others, overcome challenges, and communicate effectively. Crucially, Spark Skills also taught Aziza the meaning of friendship—how to show up as a good friend and set healthy boundaries. These lessons played a crucial role in her ability to build strong, meaningful connections with others.

Her love for cooking flourished as she found joy in creating meals, however the most profound change in Aziza was in her ability to communicate with confidence. Over time, she became more self-assured in expressing her thoughts, asking questions and actively participating in discussions.

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Her growing confidence led her to join the Baytree Youth Council, where she took on leadership roles, organised events, and played an active part in decision-making to enhance the experience for other girls at Baytree. She even co-hosted a panel discussion for International Women’s Day.

Baytree’s employability programme helped Aziza realise her passion for working with young people. Volunteering in our maths club and sewing classes confirmed this calling, leading her to pursue a qualification in early education, now at the age of 17.

Aziza’s journey at Baytree was far more than simply participating in activities; it was a transformative experience. She grew into a confident young woman, made close friendships, and found her voice. She also learned the value of friendships and how to nurture them with kindness, empathy, and respect for her own personal boundaries.

Reflecting on her time at Baytree, Aziza shared:

"If I could, I would do it again because Baytree is like my second home. Whenever I go, I always have fun. There are always people to talk to; time went so fast, you don’t realise how quickly it goes by when you’re having so much fun. Going to Baytree has been so useful for meeting and talking with new people because I was home-schooled. It’s an inclusive space that won’t make you feel left out…it’s very engaging, even if you don’t want to engage, you’ll find yourself engaging! That was me."

CASE STUDY 2

Before joining Baytree, Enola, aged 11, faced several challenges. Shy and struggling to make friends, she felt uncomfortable in groups. Her limited English affected her confidence and school performance, and at home, miscommunication and impatience strained her relationship with her mum. Enola needed support to improve her social skills, schoolwork, and family relationships.

At Baytree, Enola joined the mentoring programme, where she received one-to-one support focused on academic and personal development. Her mentor made learning fun through creative activities like art and poetry, helping her improve in English and history. They also explored ways to strengthen her relationship with her mum, fostering better communication and understanding.

Enola and her mum attended Baytree’s Mother & Daughter sessions, creating a safe space to spend quality time together. These sessions helped Enola, who rarely spoke to her mum before, communicate more openly. Her confidence grew also as she participated in group activities.

Enola’s mum, a single parent from an indigenous community in America, also struggled with English. She attended the Pro Parent Programme, where she learned practical communication strategies and connected with other mothers facing similar challenges. The support of her newfound community at Baytree gave her the confidence to better manage her relationship with Enola.

Enola’s mum also joined the Women’ Service’s coaching programme where one-to-one sessions offered her a safe environment to develop new approaches to parenting. As a result, both mother and daughter experienced significant improvements in their relationship.

Through Baytree’s programmes, Enola's English skills improved, along with her confidence. She now actively participates in group activities and has developed a passion for creative writing, especially poetry. Meanwhile, her mum feels more empowered as a parent, equipped with better communication skills and a strong support network.

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Enolas’s relationship with her mother has also improved, with open communication and shared enjoyment of their time together. Baytree has given both Enola and her mum the tools to grow, thrive, and build a brighter future together.

CASE STUDY 3

Carla, a 15-year-old from the Dominican Republic, arrived in the UK in May 2023 to reunite with her mother. Faced with significant challenges, including a language barrier and difficulty securing a school place, she enrolled in Baytree’s Into School Programme to improve her English and Maths skills. Despite these obstacles, Carla’s enthusiasm for learning shone through.

Carla’s mother received support from Baytree to apply for school places for Carla and her younger sister, but multiple applications to schools in Lambeth and Croydon were unsuccessful. Their frequent moves and lack of a fixed address delayed the process. Carla’s mother was referred to legal support with a firm of solicitors, Simpson Millar. They wrote to the councils to hold them accountable. Lambeth Council admitted a system error but blamed the schools in the borough. Eventually, a place was secured for Carla and her sister at a local secondary school. Thanks to the legal advice received, the family are now to seeking compensation for the lost months of education.

Throughout these struggles, Baytree’s Into School Programme became a crucial support system for Carla. Her confidence grew as she improved her English and Maths skills, and she began to form friendships with her peers. Participating in activities such as workshops and creative sessions, Carla thrived in Baytree’s nurturing environment, where she felt supported and encouraged. This community has been key to her integration and growing confidence.

Carla’s progress has been remarkable, despite the challenges she faced. She has made significant academic strides and successfully transitioned into formal education in September 2024. Beyond educational support, Baytree has also provided Carla with the emotional support and sense of community she needed to feel confident and connected in her new environment.

Carla’s story highlights the transformative power of Baytree’s Into School Programme, giving young migrants like her the tools to overcome obstacles and build a brighter future.

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Community and Volunteer Engagement

This year at the Baytree Centre, volunteers have been instrumental in driving our mission forward, contributing significantly to our community. In the 2023-2024 academic year, 402 volunteers dedicated 7,634 hours , saving us £154,747 through their time and skills. We saw a 58% increase in volunteers compared to last year, along with a 33% rise in volunteer hours , reflecting the growing dedication of our supporters.

Key Developments

This year, 19 corporate firms supported Baytree through direct financial contributions and by providing more than 90 volunteers , who collectively contributed 522 hours of their time. These volunteers helped the centre and supported Baytree's women and girls through various activities, enhancing both the services offered and the positive impact on the community.

Additionally, more than 30 clients from our Women's and Youth Services volunteered, gaining valuable employability skills while supporting our mission.

Volunteer Testimonial

One intern shared her experience:

"My experience at the Baytree Centre over the last six months has been incredible. During my internship, I was entrusted with significant responsibilities, allowing me to grow personally and professionally. The opportunity to take initiative and work independently was a game changer for me. Before this experience, I often hesitated when making decisions and taking risks, but the supportive environment at Baytree gave me the confidence to step outside my comfort zone.

Overall, my time at the Baytree Centre was transformative, and I will always cherish the lessons I learned and the people I met. I would highly recommend getting involved with this impactful organisation!"

The contributions of our volunteers this year have been remarkable, and we are excited to continue building on this momentum for the future.

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Partnership Work

Working in partnership is essential to achieve better results for the women we serve. With all the charities we collaborate with, we share expertise, skills and resources and these partnerships also allow us to have a deeper insight into local needs and services available.

Baytree is an active and founding member of three consortia:

Building Young Brixton (BYB) which comprises 10 other local charities supporting young people in Brixton.

Ecosystems Coldharbour funded by the Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) MyEnds programme and is now in its 4[th] year. The Consortium aims to address root causes of violence affecting young people and the community and to provide positive opportunities with a specific focus on tailored interventions.

Place for All , we have continued to work in close collaboration with our local charity partners High Trees and IRMO (the Indo American Refugee Organisation).

In addition to these formal partnerships, Baytree works in close collaboration with many other local services, including:

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

Our aim as a charity is to provide the best possible service for our beneficiaries and accommodating their complex needs. At the end of 2023-24, we have been able to reach 42% more women and 8% more youth through our services and funding. We have also been able to support and attract 58% more volunteers to help us in providing our services.

We saw strong increase in our 2023-24 income from £0.89m to £1.20m, a 35% increase, driven mainly by higher income from charitable activities. Nevertheless, the proportion of income from donations and legacies and investment income has seen positive upward trends from 11% to 13% and 3% to 4% of total income respectively as we try to increase our unrestricted income. In total our expenditure at £1.15m was £0.19m higher than 2022-2023, as we increased our headcount in order to support more beneficiaries.

The charity has free reserves of £570,694 which represent about 6-7 months expenditure on charitable activities within our target of 5-9 months. Providing continuity is key to our beneficiaries and so we monitor our cash levels closely.

Risk Management

The Board of Trustees recognise that the charity is subject to operational and financial risks and these are monitored regularly.

We have a dedicated headcount and that is not easily flexed to match our income from grants. The funding application cycle is long and so we use our unrestricted funds and cash reserves to ensure continuity of service. We mitigate this risk by focusing on increasing the unrestricted income. We recognise that we have broken the £1million income barrier during the year and this may disqualify us from applying for some funds. However, we also know that our beneficiaries are facing greater challenges and need our support more than ever.

Funding of Future Activities

The Baytree Centre plans to fund its future activities through a comprehensive approach, including growing income from trusts, foundations, corporates and contracts, as well as increasing individual donations and strengthening partnership work. Additionally, we are exploring innovative ways to generate income through the intelligent use of our premises, ensuring sustainability and growth each year.

The Baytree Centre relies on the following advisors:

Auditor: Goldwins, London, NW6 2EG Bank: HSBC, Brixton, London

Governing Document: Constitution of a Charitable Incorporated Organisation

Management Team:

Caroline Guarnaccia, Chief Executive Officer, also responsible for the Youth Service; Carmen Gonzalez, Fundraising and Development Director; Anna Iacuzzi, Women Service Director

Rebecca Ross was appointed Chief Executive Officer from 1[st] September 2024 when Caroline retired.

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Trustees
Trustee Name Office Appointment Office Resigned Tenure
Appointment Ends
Ozohu Adoh Chair 06.07.2022 24.04.2024 24.04.2027
Ana-Carolina Aranda 18.10.2023 18.10.2026
Ada Anteyi 13.12.2023 13.12.2026
Liz Beh 11.05.2022 03.05.204
Marie Claire Daaboul 06.05.2021 06.05.2024
Tsede Hailu Chair 11.01.2021 08.11.2021 24.04.2024
Ekene Olele Secretary 13.12.2018 21.05.2020 21.05.2026
Maria O hAodha 28.02.2024 28.02.2027
Sophia Pain Treasurer 11.11.2017 25.10.2018 25.10.2024

During the year we advertised our trustee role and went through a round of interviews. Our governing document allows for 9 trustees. We were mindful of our ethnic diversity and tried to match that of our beneficiaries. As a result the ethnic percentages are:

Ethnicity

hnicity
Lambeth BAYTREE Trustees Trustees
Beneficiaries 2023 2024
% % % %
Asian, Asian British or 7.3 6.4 13 10
Asian Welsh
Black, Black British, 24 44.5 54 32
Black Welsh,
Caribbean, or African
Mixed or Multiple Ethnic 8 6.1 13 25
Groups
White 55 9.4 13 22
Other ethnic groups 5.7 33.6 7 11
Total 100 100 100 100

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Statement of trustees' responsibilities for an unincorporated Charity/CIO

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102. The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England & Wales requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the income and expenditure of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for maintaining proper accounting records, which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed/constitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence, for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information included on the charity's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

Ozohu Adoh – Chair

19[th] December 2024

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

The Baytree Centre acknowledges and thanks the generosity of funders and donors through the grants, sponsorship, commissioning and donations received in 2023-2024 which have enabled us to provide the much-needed services and support for women, girls and families in the local community.

The Apple Tree The Anthony & Pat Foundation BBC Children in Need CAF Keystone CVC Partnership City Bridge Trust (Propel – PFA Partnership) Denton UK The Drapers‘ Company EA Foundation Fyrish Foundation Garfield Weston Foundation GLA New Deal for Young People (BYB Partnership) GLA: Advice in Community Settings (PFA Partnership) Grant Thornton Guiness Partnership Impact 100 Jack Petchey Foundation John Lewis Partnership Foundation The Julia & Hans Rausing Trust Lloyds Bank Foundation London Borough of Lambeth EIPS (Early Intervention and Play Services) The London Borough of Lambeth, Adult Learning Services London Legal Support Trust (Propel - PFA Partnership) London Leg Up Fund London Marathon Charitable Trust London Youth Summer L'Oreal Fund for Women Nationwide Building Society (Community Grants) Porticus UK Peter Stebbings Sir Walter St John’s Educational Charity Porticus Sisters of the Holy Cross CIO Sports England Jubilee Fund St James Place Charitable Foundation Sir Walter & St John Sports England Jubilee Fund Terra Firma Charitable Trust The Charles Plater Trust The Childhood Trust (in partnership with The Big Give) The Henry Smith Charity The Mercers’ Company The National Lottery Community Fund (TNLCF)

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

Violence Reduction Unit (VRU): My Ends - Community Connectors (Ecosystems Coldharbour Partnership)

The Walcott Foundation

The Willian Wates Memorial Trust

WONDER Foundation

And our sincere thanks to the many individuals and organisations who generously helped financially & in kind.

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THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] AUGUST 2024 Auditor’s Report to the Trustees of The Baytree Centre

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of The Baytree Centre (CIO) for the year ended 31 August 2024 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, statement of cash flows and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102: The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

In our opinion, the financial statements:

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditorʼs responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the Charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRCʼs Ethical Standard and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees’ use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The trustees are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the annual report other than the financial statements and our auditorʼs report thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.

In connection with our audit of the financial statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we required to determine whether there is a material misstatement in the financial

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Auditor’s Report to the Trustees of The Baytree Centre

statements or a material misstatement of the other information. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the Charity and environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Trustees’ Annual Report.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities Act 2011 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

Responsibilities of the trustees

As explained more fully in the trusteesʼ responsibilities statement, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as they determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the Charity or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditorʼs report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud are set out below.

In identifying and assessing risks of material misstatement in respect of irregularities, including fraud and noncompliance with laws and regulations, our procedures included the following:

● We enquired of management, which included obtaining and reviewing supporting documentation, concerning the charity's policies and procedures:

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Auditor’s Report to the Trustees of The Baytree Centre

A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Councilʼs website at: www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our auditorʼs report.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the Charity’s trustees, as a body, in accordance with section 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and the regulations made under section 154 of that Act. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the Charity’s trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Charity’s trustees as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed .

GOLDWINS LIMITED 75 Maygrove Road West Hampstead London NW6 2EG

CHARTERED ACCOUNTANTS AND REGISTERED AUDITORS

20 December 2024

Goldwins Limited is eligible for appointment as auditor of the charity by virtue of its eligibility for appointment as auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companies Act 2006.

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THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] AUGUST 2024

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (incorporating an income and expenditure account)

Unrestricted Restricted Unrestricted Restricted
Funds 2024 Funds 2024 2024 Funds 2023 Funds 2023
2023
Note
£		 £ £ £ £ £
Income
Donations and
Legacies 3 77,857
54,026		 131,883 113,178
-		 113,178
Charitable activities 4 267,159
760,849		 1,028,008 217,833
524,910		 742,743
Investment Income 5 39,221
-		 39,221 32,642
-		 32,642
Total income 384,237
814,875		 1,199,112 363,653
524,910		 888,563
Expenditure
Costs of raising
funds		 6 53,040
-		 53,040 45,688
-		 45,688
Charitable activities 7
Women Service 218,703
327,287		 545,990 143,421
284,569		 427,990
Volunteer Service 61,217
37,036		 98,253 52,645
32,500		 85,145
Youth Service 111,664
340,893		 452,557 128,482
264,346		 392,828
Total 444,624
705,216		 1,149,840 370,236
581,415		 951,651
Net loss before
transfers (60,387) 109,659 49,272 (6,583) (56,505) (63,088)
Transfer between funds -
-		 -
-
-		 -
_
_		 ______
_
_		 _
Net movement in 8 (60,387) 109,659 49,272 (6,583) (56,505) (63,088)
funds
Total funds brought 690,951
188,156		 879,107
697,534
244,661		 942,195
forward
Total Funds carried 630,564
297,815		 928,379 690,951
188,156		 879,107
forward

All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.

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BALANCE SHEET

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
Current assets
Debtors
11
Cash at bank and in hand
12
Total Current Assets
Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
13,14
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling after
more than one year		 2024
£
£
59,870
31,427
961,067
992,494
(123,985)
868,509
928,379
-		 2024
£
£
59,870
31,427
961,067
992,494
(123,985)
868,509
928,379
-		 2023
£
£
70,325
20,243
915,423
935,666
(126,884)
808,782
879,107
-		 2023
£
£
70,325
20,243
915,423
935,666
(126,884)
808,782
879,107
-
879,107
-
928,379 879,107
Funds
Unrestricted
Restricted
17		 630,564
**297,815 **		 690,951
188,156
**928,379 ** 879,107

The financial statements were approved by the Board on 19[th] December 2024 and signed on their behalf by

Ozohu Adoh Chair

Sophia Pain Treasurer

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STATEMENT OF CASHFLOW

2024
 2024 2023 2023
Notes £ £ £ £
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by/(used in) operating 20 6,423 (142,639)
activities
Cash flows from investing activities:
Dividends, interest and rents from 39,221 32,642
investments
Proceeds from sale of fixed assets - -
Purchase of fixed assets - -
Proceeds from sale of investments - -
Purchase of fixed assets - -
Net Cash provided by/(used in) investing 39,221 32,642
activities
Cash flows from financing activities
Repayment of borrowing - -
Cash inflows from new borrowing - -
Receipt of endowment - -
Net Cash provided by/(used in) financing - -
activities
Changes in cash and cash equivalents in 45,644 (109,997)
the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning 915,423 1,025,420
of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of 21 961,067 915,423
the year

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

1. Basis of Preparation

1. Basis of accounting

These accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) to these accounts.

The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102 – effective 1 January 2015) (Charities SORP FRS102)

The Baytree Centre constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.

2. Going Concern

The Trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern. The trustees do not consider that there are any sources of estimation uncertainty at the reporting date that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next accounting period.

2. Accounting Policies 2.1 Income

Recognition of income

These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when

Offsetting

There has been no offsetting of assets and liabilities, or income and expenses, unless required or permitted by the FRS 102 SORP or FRS 102.

Grants and donations

Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS102 SORP).

In the case of performance related grants, income must only be recognised to the extent that the charity has provided the specified goods or services as entitlement to the grant only occurs when the performance related conditions are met (5.16 FRS 102 SORP).

Legacies

Legacies are included in the SOFA when receipt is probable, that is, when there has been grant of probate, the executors have established that there are sufficient assets in the estate and any conditions attached to the legacy are either within the control of the charity or have been met.

Income from legacies and donations is accounted for on a received basis and grossed up for any tax recoverable.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Government grants

The charity has received government grants in the reporting period

Contractual income and performance related grants

This is only included in the SoFA once the charity has provided the related goods or services or met the performance related conditions.

Donated goods

In accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102), the general volunteer time is not recognised, we are very aware of the great benefit the charity receives from all its volunteers, please refer to the trustee’s annual report for more information about their contribution.

Support Costs

The charity has incurred expenditure on support costs.

Income from interest, royalties and dividends

Interest on funds on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the Bank.

2.2 Expenditure and Liabilities

Liability recognition

Liabilities are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty. Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity for which the expenditure was incurred.

Governance and support costs

Support costs have been allocated between governance costs and other support. Governance costs comprise all costs involving public accountability of the charity and its compliance with regulation and good practice.

Support costs include central functions and have been allocated to activity cost categories on a basis consistent with the use of resources, eg allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage.

Deferred income

No material item of deferred income has been included in the accounts.

Creditors

The charity has creditors which are measured at settlement amounts less any trade discounts.

Provisions for liabilities

A liability is measured on recognition at its historical cost and then subsequently measured at the best estimate of the amount required to settle the obligation at the reporting date.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

2.3 Assets

Tangible fixed assets for use by charity

These are capitalised if they can be used for more than one year, and cost at least £5,000. They are valued at cost. Fixtures and fittings are depreciated over 10 years straight line.

Operating Leases

Rental charges are charged on a straight-line basis over the term of the lease.

Investments

Investments held for resale or pending their sale and cash and cash equivalents with a maturity date of less than 1 year are treated as current assets.

Debtors

Debtors (including trade debtors and loans receivable) are measured on initial recognition at settlement amount after any trade discounts or amount advanced by the charity. Subsequently, they are measured at the cash or other consideration expected to be received.

Current asset investments

The charity has investments which it holds for resale or pending their sale and cash and cash equivalents with a maturity date less than one year. These include cash on deposit and cash equivalents with a maturity date of less than one year held for investment purposes rather than to meet short term cash commitments as they fall due.

They are valued at fair value except where they qualify as basic financial instruments.

Pensions

The charity operates a stakeholder pension scheme.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

3. Income from Donations and Legacies

Donations and Legacies
Trusts & Foundations
Corporate
Individuals		 Unrestricted
£
13,800
9,553
54,504		 Restricted
£
-
54,026
-		 Total
2024
£
13,800
63,579
54,504		 Total
2023
£
7,000
23,839
82,339
Total
77,857
Donations and Legacies (prior year)
£
Trusts & Foundations
7,000
Corporate
23,839
Individuals
82,339		 54,026
£
-
-
-		 131,883
Total
2023
£
7,000
23,839
82,339		 113,178
Total
2022
£
40,842
5,024
78,288
Total
113,178		 - 113,178 124,154

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

4. Income from Charitable Activities

Women Service
Youth Service
Volunteering		 Unrestricted
£
131,905
105,092
30,162		 Restricted
£
373,769
320,044
67,036		 Total
2024
£
505,674
425,136
97,198		 Total
2023
£
450,275
276,215
16,253
Total
267,159
Income from charitable activities (prior year)
£
Women Service
136,601
Youth Service
67,479
Volunteering
13,753		 760,849
£
313,674
208,736
2,500		 1,028,008
Total
2023
£
450,275
276,215
16,253		 742,743
Total
2022
£
410,886
369,944
83,896
Total
217,833		 524,910 742,743 864,726

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Source of Charitable income

Unrestricted
Restricted
£
£
Grants
255,026
705,815
Contracts
-
55,034
Fees
12,133
-
Other charitable
activities
-
Total
267,159
760,849


Source of Charitable income (prior year)
Unrestricted
Restricted
£
£
Grants
214,603
503,910
Contracts
-
21,000
Fees
3,230
-
Other charitable
activities
-
Total
217,833
524,910


Analysis of Government Grants and Contracts
ACS with IRMO
Coldharbour Ecosystems
GLA NDYP Mentoring
GLA LPAC
LALS
YLF
Total		 Total
2024
£
960,841
55,034
12,133
-
1,028,008

Total
2023
£
718,513
21,000
3,230
-
742,743

Total
2024
£
10,006
18,385
36,928
-
40,784
-
106,103		 Total
2023
£
718,513
21,000
3,230
-
742,743
Total
2022
£
839,210
23,000
1,036
1,480
864,726
Total
2023
£
18,843
31,154
19,648
2,000
-
4,500
76,145

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

5. Income from investments

Unrestricted Restricted Total Total
2024 2023
£ £ £ £
Bank interest 39,221 - 39,221 32,642
Total 39,221 - 39,221 32,642

All investment income in 2023 was unrestricted.

6. Expenditure on raising funds

Expenditure on raising funds
Total Total
2024 2023
£ £
Staff Costs 39,792 32,754
Direct Costs 13,248 12,934
53,040 45,688

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

7. Analysis of expenditure

Analysis of expenditure Analysis of expenditure
Charitable Activities
Cost of
Raising
Funds
Women
Service
Youth
Service
Volunteer
Service
Support
Costs
2024
Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
Staff
Costs
22,398
314,949
231,255
41,855
313,091
923,548
Direct Costs
3,700
15,503
32,707
2,514
52,153
106,577
Premises
115,562
115,562
Governance Costs
4,153
4,153
26,098
330,452
263,962
44,369
484,959
1,149,840
Support
costs
26,711
213,692
186,980
53,423
(480,806)
Governance
231
1,846
1,615
461
(4,153)
Total
53,040
545,990
452,557
98,253
-
1,149,840
upport and Governance costs are allocated on the basis of use of the building.
f the total expenditure, £444,624 (2023: £370,236) was unrestricted and £705,216 (2023:
581,415) was restricted.
nalysis of expenditure (prior year)
Charitable Activities
Cost of
Raising
Funds
Women
Service
Youth
Service
Volunteer
Service
Support
Costs
2023 Total
£
£
£
£
£
£
Staff
Costs
20,374
224,133
202,422
37,380
222,845
707,154
Direct Costs
1,740
15,269
25,391
618
39,438
82,456
Premises
145,764
145,764
Governance Costs
16,277
16,277
22,114
239,402
227,813
37,998
424,324
951,651
Support
costs
22,670
181,354
158,685
45,338
(408,047)
Governance
904
7,234
6,330
1,809
(16,277)
22,114
239,402
227,813
37,998
424,324
951,651
22,670
181,354
158,685
45,338
(408,047)

904
7,234
6,330
1,809
(16,277)
Total 45,688
427,990
392,828
85,145
-
951,651

Support and Governance costs are allocated on the basis of use of the building. Of the total expenditure, £444,624 (2023: £370,236) was unrestricted and £705,216 (2023: £581,415) was restricted.

Analysis of expenditure (prior year)

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

8. Net movement in funds

This is stated after charging:

is is stated after charging:
2024 2023
£ £
Depreciation of tangible assets 10,455 11,407
Operating lease rentals: equipment - -
Audit fee/Independent examiner’s fee (excluding VAT) 4,500 2,800
9. Staff Costs
2024 2023
£ £
Salaries and wages 831,771 640,302
Social Security Costs 74,841 54,474
Employer’s contribution to defined contribution pension 16,936 12,379
scheme
923,548 707,154

No employee earned between £60,000 to £69,999 in the year (2023 one). One employee earned between £70,000 to £79,999 in the year (2023 none).

The total employee benefits including pension contributions of the key management personnel were £173,545 (2023: £177,334).

The average monthly headcount, analysed by function was as follows:

2024 2023
Number Number
Direct charitable expenditure 27 24
Central Management 3 3
30 27

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10. Tangible fixed assets

.Tangible fixed assets
Cost or valuation
At 1 September 2023
Additions during the year		 Fixtures,
Fittings &
equipment
£
158,722
-		 Total
£
158,722
-
At 31 August 2024 158,722 158,722
Depreciation
At 1 September 2023
Charge for the year		 88,397
10,455		 88,397
10,455
At 31 August 2024
Net book value
At 31 August 2024		 98,852
59,870		 98,852
59,870
At 31 August 2023 70,325 70,325
l fixed assets are used for direct charitable purposes.
1. Sundry debtors and prepayments
Prepayments and accrued income
Other debtors		 2024
£
15,529
15,898		 2023
£
12,409
7,834
20,243
31,427

All fixed assets are used for direct charitable purposes.

11. Sundry debtors and prepayments

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

12. Cash at bank and in hand

12. Cash at bank and in hand
2024 2023
£ £
Short term deposits 778,500 879,270
Cash at bank and in hand 182,567 36,153
961,067 915,423
13. Creditors and accruals
2024 2023
£ £
Other creditors 14,229 22,736
Accruals and deferred income 90,113 89,955
Taxation and social security 19,643 14,193
123,985 126,884

14. Deferred income

Unrestricted income that relates to delivery of a final report in the future is deferred.

2024 2023
£ £
Balance at 1 September 74,125 175,500
Amounts added in the current year 84,000 97,250
Amounts released to income from previous year (74,125) (198,625)
Balance at 31st August 84,000 74,125

15. Legal status of the charity

The Baytree Centre is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission (registration number 1175145). Its governing document is its constitution and the only voting members are the trustees.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

16. Analysis of net assets between funds

General
unrestricted
£
Tangible fixed assets
59,870
Investments
-
Net current assets
572,252
632,122
Analysis of net assets between funds (prior year)
General
unrestricted
£
Tangible fixed assets
70,325
Investments
-
Net current assets
620,626

690,951
 General
unrestricted
£
Tangible fixed assets
59,870
Investments
-
Net current assets
572,252		 Restricted
Total Funds
2024
£
£
-
59,870
-
-
305,565
877,817		 Restricted
Total Funds
2024
£
£
-
59,870
-
-
305,565
877,817
632,122 305,565
937,687
Restricted
Total Funds
2023
£
£
-
70,325
-
-
188,156
808,782

188,156
879,107
879,107

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THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] AUGUST 2024

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

17. Movement in funds 2024

7.Movement in funds 2024
1 September
2023
Restricted funds
£
BBC Children in Need
6,668
BBC Children in Need -
STEM
6,741
-
CVC Partnership
-
Charles Plater Trust
-
Drapers
-
EA Foundation
3,335
Ecosystem: My ends
2,647
Fryish Foundation
-
Grant Thornton
-
GLA NDYP
(6,272)
GLA: Advice in Community
5,335
Guiness Partnership
-
John Lewis Foundation
-
Lambeth EIPS
(336)
LALS
-
L’Oreal Fund for Women
72,377
London Marathon
-
Nationwide Building
Society
-
Propel
-
Sisters of Holy Cross CIO
13,332
TAD
-
The Mercers Company
17,192
The National Lottery
Community Fund (TNLCF)
6,978
TNLF/DCMS
-
Terra Firma Charitable
Trust
20,000
Walcott Foundation
-
W Wates Memorial Trust
833
WONDER Foundation
37,708
Other
1,617
Total Restricted Funds
188,156
Unrestricted Funds
690,951
Total Funds
879,107*
 Incoming
£
10,000
-
-
29,026
30,000
25,000
25,000
18,385
20,000
20,000
36,928
10,005
20,000
25,000
14,250
40,784
-
10,000
59,994
24,718
20,000
25,000
35,000
41,074
25,000
60,000
30,000
10,000
115,661
34,050
814,875
384,237
1,199,112		 Tra
nsfe
r
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Outgoing
£
9,996
6,741
29,026
30,000
8,332
15,833
21,032
-
1,667
36,626
16,869
10,000
25,000
12,331
40,784
33,900
9,174
19,998
24,718
20,000
25,000
35,225
39,229
20,833
30,000
20,000
10,000
119,482
33,420
705,216
444,624
1,149,840		 31 August
2024
£
6,672
-
-
-
16,668
12,502
-
20,000
18,333
(5,970)
(1,528)
10,000
-
1,583
-
38,477
826
39,996
-
13,332
-
16,967
8,823
4,167
50,000
10,000
833
33,887
2,247
297,815
630,564
928,379

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THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] AUGUST 2024

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Movement in funds (prior year)

1
BBC CIN
BBC CIN - STEM
BBC CIN Money Heros
Childhood Trust
City Bridge Trust
City of London
EA Foundation
Ecosystem: My ends
GLA NDYP
GLA: AIC
GLA – Thrive
John Coates Charitable
Trust
John Lewis Foundation
Lambeth EIPS
London Community Fund
L’Oreal Fund for Women
The Mercers Company
The National Lottery
Community Fund
(TNLCF)
Peter Stebbings
Sir Walter & St John
Charity
St James Place
Sisters of Holy Cross CIO
Sports England Jubilee
Fund
Terra Firma Charitable
Trust
The Charles Plater Trust
Walcot Foundation
William Wates Memorial
Trust
WONDER Foundation
Other
Total restricted funds		 September
2022

£
6,668
5,741
-
7,500
9,075
6,665
7,336
4,186
1,658
5,443
9,250
-
25,000
-
5,555
-
6,253
34,581
10,000
-
-
6,667
-
50,000
30,000
6,250
833
6,000
-


244,661
 Incoming
£
10,000
41,000
1,000
-
-
-
10,000
31,154
19,648
18,843
4,500
5,000
-
21,000
-
101,707
40,200
53,834
-
5,000
5,000
20,000
7,200
-
-
-
10,000
113,124
6,700

524,910
 Transfer
£
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-

-		 Outgoing
£
10,000
40,000
1,000
7,500
9,075
6,665
14,001
32,693
27,578
18,951
13,750
5,000
25,000
21,336
5,555
29,330
29,261
81,436
10,000
6,664
2,919
13,335
6,000
30,000
30,000
6,250
10,000
81,416
6,700

581,415
 31 August
2023
£
6,668
6,741
-
-
-
-
3,335
2,647
(6,272)
5,335
-
-
-
(336)
-
72,377
17,192
6,978
-
(1,664)
2,081
13,332
1,200
20,000
-
-
833
37,708
-
188,156

Restricted funds

BBC CIN is BBC Children in Need GLA NDYP is GLA New Deal for Young People (BYB Partnership), GLA: AIC is GLA Advice in Community Settings (PFA Partnership), GLA- Thrive is GLA Young Londoners Fund: Thrive Lambeth EIPS is London Borough of Lambeth EIPS (Early Intervention and Paly Services) Ecosystems is Violence Reduction Unit (VRU) My Ends -Community Connectors (Ecosystem Coldharbour Partnership)

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THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] AUGUST 2024

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

Unrestricted funds (prior year)

1 September
2022
Designated funds
200,000
General funds
497,534		 1 September
2022
Designated funds
200,000
General funds
497,534		 Incoming
-
363,653		 Transfer
(200,000)
200,000		 Outgoing
-
370,236		 31 August
2023
-
690,951
Total unrestricted funds 697,534 363,653 - 370,236 690,951
Total funds 942,195 888,563 - 951,651
879,107

Purpose of restricted funds

The Women service is for the provision of educational and development programmes to women learners.

The Youth service is for the provision of educational programmes to young people.

The Volunteer Service provides recruitment, training and support for our volunteers.

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THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] AUGUST 2024

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

18. Operating lease commitments

The charity has no future minimum lease payments under non-cancelling operating leases.

19. Transactions with trustees and related parties

Trustee renumeration

None of the trustees have been paid any renumeration or received any other benefits from an employment in the charity or a related entity.

Trustee Expenses

No trustee has received travel or accommodation reimbursements. £50 was paid to cover training costs.

Related party transactions

There have been no related party transactions during the year.

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THE BAYTREE CENTRE (CIO 1175145) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] AUGUST 2024

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (Continued)

20. Reconciliation of net income/expenditure to net cash flow from operating activities

2024 2023
£ £
Net income/expenditure for the reporting period 49,272 (63,088)
Depreciation of tangible assets 10,455 11,407
Interest rent and dividends from investments (39,221) (32,642)
(Loss)/profit on sale of fixed assets - -
(Increase)/decrease in debtors (11,184) 21,586
Increase/(decrease) in creditors within one year (2,899) (79,902)
Net cash (outflow)/inflow from operating activities 6,423 (142,639)
21. Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
At 1 Cash Other At
September flows Charges 31August
2023 2024
£ £ £ £
Cash in hand
915,423		 45,644 - 961,067
915,423 45,644 - 961,067
Analysis of cash and cash equivalent (prior year)
At 1 September Cash Other At 31August
2022 flows Charges 2023
£ £ £ £
Cash in hand
1,025,420		 (109,997) - 915,423
1,025,420 (109,997) - 915,423

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