## T R U S T E E S '  A N N U A L  R E P O R T 1 S T  A U G U S T  2 0 2 3  -  3 1 S T  J U L Y  2 0 2 4 

**Two things young people are struggling with at the moment - their mental health and wellbeing and, as a result, their sense of identity and their self-worth. Be Me courses help our students explore their own identity, develop a sense of purpose and help them grow in confidence as they understand what is true and meaningful for them going forward.** 

A Deputy Head 

## C H A L L E N G E S 

- Sharp increase in the need for mental health support for young people and increase in non-attendance at school - Schools finding it increasingly difficult to educate without wellbeing intervention 

- Loss of statutory funding revenue streams means smaller pot of funds available 

## O U R  R E S P O N S E 

- Investing in a larger, more stable and well trained team with clear roles and responsibilities 

- Experimenting with new ways of providing longer-term support to beneficiaries 

- Investing in longer term relationships with schools, with clear lines of accountability on both sides 

- Exploring new avenues for funding with the appointment of a Grants & Trusts Manager 


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WE HAVE<br>SUPPORTED<br>671 PEOPLE<br>THIS YEAR<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


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## CHAIR'S REMARKS 

Be Me Project has reached its 10th year and looking back over the decade we can see how far we have grown in that time. From a twoperson outreach in one school, we now have six part-time employees, 22 paid course leaders and assistants, 16-20 volunteers and are reaching 18 schools, with nearly 700 people on courses in the last year. This year saw further growth of 15%, after a sharp increase of 50% in the previous year. 


In the current challenging times, many charities have been affected financially, and it has been harder to get the funding needed, as charities chase fewer and smaller pots. Be Me Project is very grateful to its funders who have contributed to us raising the £176,000 needed, and I want to thank our fundraising team, who have worked exceptionally hard to achieve this. Also, a special thank you to those completing the Three Peaks Challenge in June. 

Our admin, policies and organisational structure have been well-managed and are robust. Our plans for the coming year are to 

consolidate where we are, whilst also trialling new ways to provide longer term support, including via social media, presence in school and drop-in sessions. 

Schools are reporting more difficult behaviour, increasing mental health problems and lack of confidence, due to many factors. It has been a demanding challenge for those leading courses and shows how vital the work of BMP is to today's young people. It is important for us to continue to build on the first 10 years. Our impact research and statistics show the positive change in individuals' confidence, self- 

esteem and ability to work and learn, as well as to socialise in a healthy way. 

Thank you to those who work for Be Me, the dedication that often takes them the extra mile; for those funders who saw how important our work is and stood beside us; our supporters in donating or fundraising; and the team of trustees who give of their time and expertise. And a special thank you to our founder and CEO, Lucy Mason, whose vision, passion, heart and dedication over the past decade have been integral to the help and encouragement given by Be Me Project to over three thousand young people. 

## **Alison Thomas, Chair** 

**It was really chilled sharing thoughts and feelings in each of our lives, in a safe environment, to get stuff off my chest. I guess it made me think about how to deal with situations in life and feel a lot less stressed over them. I learnt all about me and that I’m worth just as much as anyone else.** 

Year 9 Participant 

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## OUR STORY 

Be Me Project has grown significantly since it started in 2014. In 2022-23 we expanded by over 50% and in 2023-24 we consolidated this growth and grew a further 15% to 130 courses 671 beneficiaries and we are now in 18 schools. Our main centre of provision is around our Head Office in Surrey, whilst we also have a significant operation in Cumbria and a small one in Kent. Our strategic plan is to continue to consolidate our rapid growth through 2024-5, whilst also innovating in new areas to provide longer term beneficiary support e.g. through longer term follow on and mentoring and volunteering opportunities. 

Our courses are ‘free of charge’ for the host organisation and participants so that they can be accessed by vulnerable or disadvantaged members of the community. We will continue to ensure that a high proportion of our courses are in areas of social deprivation such as North Leatherhead, Goodwyns and Chart Downs in Surrey, and lower income areas of Tonbridge and Barrow in Cumbria. 

We have a strong team in place, with many of our leaders having personal experiences to draw on, plus a programme of wellbeing check ins and training. 


We continue to receive excellent feedback from participants, parents of participants and schools, and from local councillors. 

Our programme is inspired by a theory of change: 

**Be Me Project exists to give young people a better start in life. It is based on a theory of change; the outputs from our courses are improved self-esteem and confidence, and greater positivity. As a result, young people are able to better recognise and value their self-worth, enjoy an improved educational experience, strengthen family/peer relationships, and ultimately, they have a better start in life with improved resilience and mental wellbeing.** 


**If we don’t look after students' health and mental wellbeing at school we probably just need to go home. You can't educate a child who is not completely well or supported in their wholeness and that includes their mental wellbeing so that they can flourish.** 

Deputy Head 

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## OUR AIMS AND OBJECTIVES 

Be Me Project uses its bespoke discussion-based courses to improve the mental wellbeing of vulnerable people in our community, primarily in schools. We have two courses - She Is and Who Am I? - which run over 7-9 week sessions of 1-hour per week, for either boys or girls, typically in Years 8-9 but including some Year 7 and 10. 

Specifically, we aim to 

- Improve self-esteem (like being the way I am, perceived wellbeing) 

- Improve confidence 

- Improve positivity (fewer negative thoughts, managing emotions, less anxiety, better resilience) 

Participants complete an emotional barometer survey at the start and end of the course. This means we can measure change and impact of the course against the key outcomes. Improvements in these areas benefit beneficiaries in the short/medium term by 

- Helping them integrate better into the education system/ community 

- Build strategies for coping with difficult situations and identifying boundaries 

- Build relationships with peers and family 

- Signpost to further support or be a temporary aid before further professional support is available. 

In each course we try to ensure that the participants relate to each other, to help them get the best out of the sessions and to keep up long-term encouraging friendships. 

In the longer term, the impact is an improved educational experience and more confident and able members of the community. 

**Be Me Project has worked with this cohort of young people to outstanding effect. We have seen an improvement in their attendance, an increase in their motivation in class and a reduction in friendship issues.** 

Head of Year 


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## HOW WE HELP 

Be Me Project supports young people struggling with depression, anxiety, low selfesteem, and who are struggling with their mental health. Those who work with us have all experienced difficult times so can empathise with our participants and not judge them. 

Over the last two years we have increased our focus on longer term follow up. We have always had individuals who go on to become course assistants, mentors or even help in our office, but we now actively seek to follow up all beneficiaries with the option of drop-in sessions and a contact six months later on, along with providing some positive reminders on our social media platforms. We are also experimenting with placing a regular person in school one lunchtime per week for anyone who wishes to talk. 

This year we reworked all our course material to refresh and update it. 

Although schools are the largest part of our work, we also carry out a small number of courses in the community. This year has included a course at ESDAS (East Surrey Domestic Abuse Service) and at a hostel for the homeless. 



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671  BENEFICIARIES<br>130  COURSES IN  18<br>SCHOOLS<br>80  COURSES IN SURREY<br>APPROX. 2<br>38  IN CUMBRIA<br>BENEFICIARIES PER<br>12  IN KENT<br>GROUP ARE REFERRED<br>WITH SPECIAL<br>EDUCATIONAL NEEDS<br>AND A HIGH<br>PROPORTION ARE<br>NEURODIVERSE<br>**----- End of picture text -----**<br>


One of our beneficiaries did a work experience week with us this summer and wrote movingly about her experience of Be Me, including: 


**When the course had finished, I felt that I had changed: I started saying no to people, and I started doing skin care as a way to wind down. This year I came back to Be Me for work experience. I have had the pleasure to sit in on one of the courses and to see how Be Me works. The sessions have genuinely helped people and there has been masses of work put into each of the girls individually.** 

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## IMPACT 

We now have a full year of data with our streamlined impact survey, and are able to look at results at any point during the year, and by course, year group, school or area. We consistently find good results, most particularly the perceived increase in wellbeing from start of course to end, which goes up around 50% on a five-point scale. 


Participants feel the courses helps them in many areas, most frequently confidence, positive thinking and managing emotions. Comments made by participants talk of ‘confidence to be themselves’ and a greater sense of positivity for the future. 

We asked participants for words they would use to describe Be Me and this is what they said: 



**It is okay to I think more There is only not be okay positively one me and I and lots of about myself should people feel and feel more treasure the same. confident. that.** 

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## OTHER HIGHLIGHTS 



## TEAM 

## VIDEO 

We now have six people employed by the organisation, including a part time Grants & Trusts Manager. We have also improved our organisation and management with clearer contracts and with service agreements with schools. 

In September, five of the Surrey team ventured up to Cumbria to meet with the team there, to share ideas and learning and some cold lake swimming! 

We were privileged to get a professional video made at relatively low cost. This can be viewed on our website www.bemeproject.org In the making of it, we were overwhelmed by the positive comments of head teachers and course participants, with the latter talking movingly of the journey they had been over the 7-9 weeks of the course, leading them to a place of greater confidence, security and friendship. 

**At first (on the course) I was really insecure and used to be negative and quite stressed… I would say Be Me is very helpful with self-love and learning about other people and how to be more happy, to be a better version of yourself.** 

**Before the course I felt not sure about myself and a bit down, Be Me has helped me realise that every person is worth it. Be Me is very helpful with self-love and learning about other people and how to set rules with them. Since Be Me I’ve felt a lot happier and a bit prouder of who I am.** 



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## LOCAL NETWORKING 

As well as continuing to invite in local counsellors to hear about our work, we held a session for the outgoing High Sheriff this year. We also attended a Surrey Community Foundation event which led to a joint initiative with Surrey Care Trust where we take some of our beneficiaries to their Gateway Community Garden. 



## THREE PEAKS CHALLENGE 

We have had lots of fundraising and awareness events; our biggest event was a sponsored walk of 14 people over the Three Peaks which raised over £10,000. We are so grateful to those who gave so generously of their money and time to this memorable event. 

## IN SCHOOLS AND CHURCHES 

Some of our schools are now giving small donations to our work and are also fundraising via non-uniform days; we are always encouraged by this kind of support. We remain very grateful to those churches and individuals from churches who support us. 


## SOCIAL MEDIA 

We have made a concerted effort to ensure our social media sites have 

consistent branding and messaging, and engaging material is posted regularly. It’s great to see some of our beneficiaries participating in our quizzes/holiday ideas, and liking our posts, particularly on Instagram at beme_project. 

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## FUTURE STRATEGIC AIMS AND ASPIRATIONS 

We will continue with our much-needed courses to enable amazing changes in young people's lives, and will expand into more schools within our core area of Surrey: at least two new schools in the next year. Specifically, we aspire: 

- To build on our strong roots in the community, consolidate our existing partnerships and grow new partners, so that we are known throughout Surrey and Cumbria as a source of support for young people To grow our teams with more volunteers and course leaders, investing in their wellbeing and training and providing them with regular, sustainable work To develop our longer-term beneficiary support, including providing tools and reminders on social media and -in some schools- providing a weekly lunchtime leader so that pupils can connect on a regular basis and continue to improve their wellbeing. We also aim to grow some of them into ‘young leader’ roles. 

- Secure new multi-year funders to expand and provide long term sustainability for our work. 

**My son has come on leaps and bounds since taking part in the Be Me project. Before having some Be Me sessions he was very anxious, tearful and wouldn’t step out of his comfort zone to join any school clubs. Since finishing the Be Me course, he has participated in basketball club and is now a full member of the school’s Sea Cadet Unit; he seems to be more settled with his moods at home and able to deal with most things that are thrown his way. I owe them a massive thank you.** 

Parent 


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BE ME PROJECT
Legal and Admlnlstratlve Informatlon
For the year ended 31 July 2024
Charlty Name
Be Me Project.
Charlty Reglstratlon No. 1175239. The Charity wa$ esrablished In 2014 and wa$ re&stered with the Charity
Commlsslon on 19 October 2017.
Regl$tered Offlce
Front Office
The Mayflower Centre
Dorking
RH14 IAB
Governln8 Document
Charltable Incorpordted Orrdnlsatlon.
Oblectlvei
Build and enhance young people's and women's confidence and p05i¢ive mental
wellbeing.
Support vulnerdblt peoplè to explorè and develop tools to bÈttÈr managÈ chèlr
emotion5.
Develop reslllence to help them better cope wl¢h Ilfe's ups and downs
Trustees
Allson Thomas
lusiln Thomas
Pleri5 Hajittofl
Stephen Barne5
Elizabeth Marlow
Dr Elisabeth Moffett
Chalr
Treawrer
Key MaM8ement
Ptrsonntl
Those In charge of plannlng. dlrectln& controllln& runnlng and operatlng the Charlty,
including those Members of st3ff who are the senior management personnel to whom the
Trustee5 have delegated signific3nt authoriiy or re5pon5ibility in che day-to-d3y running of
the charity, are considered by the Trustees to be the CEO and Head of Operations &
Development.
Maln Bankers
Lloyds Bank
1201124 High Stre•t
Dorking, Surrey
RH4 IBB
Independent
Examlner
john Helm ACA
Tandem Accounting Ltd
17 Heathvllle Road
London N19 3AL
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BE ME PROJECT
Annual Report of the Trustees
For the year ended 31 July 2024
The Trustees submit their annual report and the financrdl sratements of Be Me Project {"the Charity") for the ye?r ended
31 July 2024. The financial Sta£￿entS have been prepared in the format prescribed by the Statement of Recommended
Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities ISORP2019 IFRSI 0211 and the Financial Reporting Standard 102. The
legal and admlnlstratlve Information set out earller In thls documeni foms part of thls report. as does the Chalr report
Our story. Impact and HI￿lightS.
l. Structur< Governance & Management
l. l. Trustees
Governance and leaders
Our Governance Plan sets out how we as a charlry are governed, and conslders the requlrements and guldance lald
down by the Charities Commission and Companies House where applicable.
The chariry takes reasonable care to organise and control it5 affairs reasonably. responsib￿. and effectively with adequate
rlsk management sysrems.
The Governance Team (Trustees and management) wlll work wlth the staff. volunteers and supporters to ensure the
best implementation of the charity's objec¢ives and purp05e5 for the benefit of all participan¢s of Be Me Project and those
wl¢h whom we are associa¢ed.
Trustees are selected as requlred. to ensure appropriate skllls and experlence on the board of Trustees. They are
appolnted solely by exlstlng Trustees (having consldered Ihe vlews of the CEO). subject to a mlnimum 75% agreement of
the Tru$Tees.
All Tru5tee5 are Intervlewed, referenced and 08S checked.
1.2 Rlsk Management
The Trustees acknowledge that they have a responsibllity for the Identfficadon and proper management of rlsks faced by
the Charlty In achleylng its prlmary alms. The Trustees have therefore assessed the major rlsks to whlch the Charlty Is
exposed. In particular those retating to the 5pecrfic operatlonal areas of the Charity+ It5 Investments Jnd its finances. The
Trustee5 believe thac by monltoring reserve levels, by ensuring that controls ex15t over key flnanclal system5, and by
examining the operational rlsks faced by the Charityb they have e5cab115hed effective sy5tem5 and procedures to mitigate
those rlsks. We Conduct rlsk assessments and have a buslness eontlnuity plan. In the last year we have increased our free
resetves to £45,000 to ensure we have sufflclent funds to Nn the full opet7tlon for three months to closure. should thls
become necessary.
2. Flnanclal Rwlew
Funding for the Charity comes primarily from donations from charl¢able trusts and Ind￿ld￿al$. Every gt7nt or donation Is
vltal to our work and made a huge difference and we are grateful for them all.
Donor5 of £1 O,OOO+:
Community Foundation for Surrey
Cumbria Community Foundation
St Faith's Trust
Benefact Trust
Francis C Scott Charltable Trust

BE ME PROJECT
Annual Report of the Trustees
For the year ended 31 July 2024
2.1 Flnartclal Actlvlty and Flnanclal Posltlon
The Charity ha5 had a very good year financi311y and ha5 met it5 ambitious goa15 In term5 of the number5 of those it has
helped. It has also been successlul in terms of grants received, financial management and the continued building of
awareness of our work. We have been dellghted to be In receipi of a wlde range of generous grants this year. whlch
include several that are mUl￿-year. enablSng u$ to build our sustalnabllity. These incltsde a flve-year scale-up fund from
Surrey Communlty Foundation. and three-year grants from Benefatt Trus( Frantes Scott, St Faiths Trust and Cumbria
Community Foundation. We are encering our ¢hird year in each ol these.
2.2 Reserv￿ PolS¢y
The Trusiees have exarnlned the requlremenrs for free reseryes, in other words those unre5tritted funds not Invested in
tangible fixed as5et5. The Trustees consider that. given the nature of the Charity's work, free reserves 3re Sec at £45.000
equivalent to 3pproxim3tely 3 months budgeted routine expenditure. The majority ol the remainder of our cash at bank
and in hand is grants recelved for Courses to be run In academlc year 2024-25. The Trustees are of the oplnlon that this
provldes sufficlent flexlblllty to cover temporary shortfalls in Incoming resources and wlll allow the Charliy to cope and
respond to unforeseen emergencies whllst specific action plans are Implemenred. At 31 july 2024 rhe Charlty had net
free re5etves of £56,00112023.. £66,095) as follows..
2024
2023
Total reserves
Less.. fixed assets
Less.. restrkted reserves
155,219
158,137
1,680
193,7221
197,907}
56,001
60,095
Freè reserves requlrtm•nt:
3 rnonth5' budgeted routine expenditurt
45,000
21,000
2.3 Investment Pollcy
Funds no¢ immediately requlred for worklng capltal are placed In a bank deposlt accounL
3. Plani for Future Perlods
We wlll continue with our much-needed courses to enable amazing changes In young people's Ilves and wlll expand Into
more Schools wlchin our core arrd of Surrey.. a¢ least two new 5ch¢)ols In the nex¢ year. Speclfically. we asplre..
To build on our stron8 roots in the community, consolidate our existing partnerships 3nd grow new parrner5. 50
that we are known ¢hrou8hout Surrey and Cumbria as a source of support for young people.
To grow our teams with more volunteers and course leaders, investing in their wellbeing 3nd training, and providing
them with regular, sustainable work.
To develop our longer-term benefkiary supporL Including providlng tools and reminders on social media and -In
some schools- providing a weekly lunchtime leader so that pupils cin connect on a regular b35is and continue to
improve their wellbein& We also aim to grow some of them into 'young leader. roles.
Secure new rnulti-year funder5 to expand and provide long-term 5UStainabilicy for our work.
4. Resporbslbllltles of Trustees for the Flnanclal Statements
The Trustees are responsible for preparing the report and the finantial statements in atcordante with applicable and
United Kingdom Gener311y Accepted Accounting Practice. Chariry law in England and Wales requires the Tru5tee5 to
prepare financial statements for each financial year that give a true and fair view of the srate of affairs of the Charity and
of the incoming resources and application of resources of the Charity for that period.
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BE ME PROJECT
Annual Report of the Trustees
For the year ended 31 July 2024
select suitable accounting policies and apply chem conslsiently,.
observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP,
mike judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudeni
state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, Subject to any departure5 di5c105ed and
explained in the financial statements., and
prepare the financial statements on the going concern ba515 unle55 It 15 inappropriate to presume that ¢he
activitles of the Charity will conunue.
The Trustee5 are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any cime
the flnanclal p05irion of the Charity and enables them to ensure that the financial statements comply wlth the Charities
Act 2011. the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Re8uhtion5 2008 and the provisions of the governin8 docum¢n¢.
The Trustees are also responslble for safeguardlng the asset5 of the Charlty and hence for taking reasonable Steps for the
prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The Trustees are responslble for the malntenance and Integrlty
of the Charlty and financlal Informatlon Included in the Charlty's website.
S. Approval
The report of the Trustees was approved by the Trustees on 26 November 2024 and sb)ed on Its behalf by:
Allson Thomas
Trustee
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Report of the Independent Examiner to the Trustees of Be Me Project
For the year ended 31 July 2024
I report on the accounts of 8e Me Project for the year ended 31 july 2024. set out on pages 14 to 21.
Thls report is made solely to the Trustees in accordance with seetlon 145 of the Charlties Act 2011 I'the Act"). My
independent examination has been undertaken so that I might state to the Trustee5 those matters l am required to
state to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by the
law. I do not accept responsibility to anyone other than the Charity and the Trustees for rny independent examination.
for this reporL or the opinlons I have formed.
Rtsptctlvt rèsponslbllltlts of Trustèès and èxamlnèr
The Trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 144121 of the Act) and that an
independent examination is Treeded.
It is my responsibility to..
examine the accounts {under section 145 of the Actl..
follow the procedures laid down in the General Direction given by the Charity Cornmi55i9n (under seciion
14515llbl of the Ac¢l: and
state whether partlcular matters have come to my atten￿tsn
Bas15 of Independent examlner's gtatement
My examinaiion was carried ou¢ in accordance wlth General Dlrectlons glven by the CharSty CommSssloners. An
examlnaelon Includes a revlew of che accounting records kepc by the Charity and a comparlson of the accounts
presented with those records. Ic also includes conslderation of any unusual items or disclosures In the accounts, and
seeking explanation5 from che Trustee5 concerning any such macter5. The procedures undertaken do not provide all
the evidence ¢ha¢ would be requlred in an audlu and consequently I do no¢ express an audlt oplnlon on the accounts.
Independent examlner's statement
I have completed my examlnation. l confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connectlon wlth rhe
examination giving me cause to believe that In any material respect..
accoun¢ln8 records were DQ¢ kep¢ in respect of the charity a5 required by 5Ktlon 130 of the Act: or
2. the accounts do not accord with those records.. or
the atcounts do not tomply with the applicable rtquiremtnts concerning ihè form and content of accounts sèt
out in ihe Ch3ritie5 (Accounts and Report51 Regulaiion5 2008 other than any requiremeni that thÈ actounts givt a
'true and f3ir view. which 15 not a matter considered as par¢ of an independent ex3min3ty9n.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters In Connectlon wlth the examlnatlon to whlch atteThtlon
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the actounts to be reached.
John Helm ACA
27 November 2024
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BE ME PROJECT
Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 31 July 2024
Unrestricted Re5trlcted
Funds
Funds
2024
2024
Unrestricted Restrlcted
Funds
Funds
2023
2023
Total
2024
Total
2023
Note
Income from:
Donation5 3nd legacles
Income Trdding
Investments
45,075
76
1.158
129.979
175,054
76
39,419
178
91
137,273
176,692
178
91
Total Income
46,309
129,979
176,288
39,688
137,273
176,961
Expendlture on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
5,857
47,555
8,801
116.993
14.658
164.548
827
29,272
20,988
121,954
21.815
151.226
Total Expendlturn
53,412
125,794
179,206
30,099
142,942
173,041
Net (expendlture)Ilncom•
before tax
(7,103)
4,lJ5
(2,918)
9,589
(5,669)
3,920
Tax payable
Net {expendlture)Ilncom•
after tax
(7,103)
4,185
(2,918)
9,589
{5,669)
3,920
Transfers between fund5
Other recognised gains and
losses
Net movement In fundi
(7,103)
4,185
(2,918)
9,589
{5,669)
3,920
Total funds brought forward
64,415
93,722
158,137
54,820
99,391
154,217
Totsl funds carrfed forward
S7,312
97,907
155,219
64,415
93,722
158,137
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Balance Sheet
As at 31 July 2024
Unre$trlcted
Funds
Rèstrlcted
Funds
2024
Total Funds
2024
Total Funds
2023
2024
Note
Flxed Assets
Tan￿ble Assets
Current Assets
Stock
Debtors
Cash at Bank and In Hand
8,562
930
48,958
8.562
930
146,865
6.298
1,620
150.841
97.907
58,450
97.907
1 $6,357
158.759
Credltor5. Amounts Falllng Due
Wlthln One Year
2,449
2,449
2,302
Net Current As$eti
56.001
97.907
153.908
156.457
Net Assets
57,312
97,907
155,219
158.137
R•pr¢sented By:
Unrestrlc¢ed Income Fund5
Restr+cted Income Fund5
57.312
57.312
97.907
64.415
93.722
97.￿7
Total Funds
57,312
97,907
155,219
158.137
Th•sè financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 26, November 2024 and signed on thèir behalf br.
Allson Thomas
Trustee
Company Registratlon Number.. 7548705
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 July 2024
l. Accountlng Pollcl
The principal accounting poltcies adopted. judgement5 and key sources of estimavon uncertainty in ¢he preparation
of the financial statements are as follows..
Basls of accountlng
The financial 5t31ements have been prepared under the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and in
accordance with the Ch3rities St3tement of Recommended Practice {Charitie5 SORP IFRS 10211 and Financial
Reporting Standard 102 IFRS 102). The financial statemenrs are drawn up on the historical cosr basis of accounting.
The Charity meets the definitlon of a public beneffit entity under FRS 102.
Goln8 Concern
There are no material uncertainties about the charity's abiliry to continue as a going concern and accordingly the
atcount5 have been drawn up on a going concern basis.
Income reco8nltion
Voluntary income and donations Ilncluding legacies) are accounted for once the Charity has entitlement to the
Intome, It 15 probable the Intome will be received and the amount of intome reteivable can be reliably measured.
Income from the recovery of tax on gift aided donation5 Is accounctd for In tht period to which tht relevant
dona¢ion is rffeived. Gran¢ income 15 recognised on a recelvable ba515.
Interest on funds held on deposlt Is Included when recelvable and the amount can be measured rellably by the
Charlty.. thls Is normalfy upon notiflcatlon of the Interest pald or pardble by the bank.
Expendlture recognltlon
Expendlture Is accrued as soon a5 a Ilablllry 1$ consldered probable. and the amount of obllgdtlon can be measured
rellably. Longer term Ilabllitles are dlscounted to present wdlue. The Charlty Is not reglstered lor VAT and
atcordlngly expenditure Includes VAT where appropriate.
Expendlture Included In Ralslng Funds Includes amounts Incurred In obtalnlng grants and other donatlons.
Charltable expendlture Includes those costs In fulfllllng the Charlty s prlnclpal objects. as outllned In the Report of
the Trusiees. Charitable expendlwre Include5 8overnance cost5 and an apportlonment of supporc costs.
Governance cost5 comprlse all costs Involvln8 the publlc accounoblliry of the Charity and its compliance with
regulatlon and good practlce. These cox5 Include costs related to the Independen¢ examlnatlon and legal fees.
Stock
Stock is valued at rhè lowèr of cosc and nÈt realisablè valuè.
Debtors
Debtors are Included at the settlement amount due. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepald.
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short temi highly Iv4uid investments with a short maturity of three
month5 or less from the date of openin8 of the dep051t.
Credltors and provlsSons
Creditors and provision5 are recognised where the charity ha5 a present obligation arising from a past event that
will probably result in the tfdnsfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be
mwdsured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are recognised at their settlement amount.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 July 2024
l. Accountlng Pollcles (contlnued)
Fund accountlng
The funds held by the charity are either.
Unrestrlcted general funds - these are funds whlch can be used In accordance wlth the charltable objects at
the discretion of Che Trus¢ees.
Restrlcted funds - these are funds that can only be vsed for partlcular restrleted purposes wkhln the objects
of the charity. Restriction5 arise when specified by the donor or when fund5 are raised for particular
re5trlc¢ed purposes.
2. Incom•
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
Funds
Fund$
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Dona¢ion5 & legacles
Donatlons
Gift Ald tax reclalmed
Grdnts
43,652
1,423
930
44,582
1,423
129,049
40.898
3.677
129,049
45,07S
129,979
175,054
176,692
Other tt7dlng
Sale of merchandlse
76
76
178
Investments
Bank Interest
1,158
91
46.309
129.979
176.288
176.961
3. Expendltur•
3a. Expendlture on Ralgln8 Funds
Unrestrlcted Re5trlcted
Total
2024
Total
2023
2024
2024
Fundraising
5,857
8,801
14,658
21,815
3b. Expenditure on Charitable activities
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Dirett course expendltsjre
Support C05t5
Governance costs
9.076
37,459
1,020
92,592
24,401
101,668
61.860
1.020
92,343
S7,725
47,555
116.993
164.548
151.226
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 July 2024
3. Expendlture (contlnued)
3c. Staff Cost$
2024
2023
Included within Expenditure on Raising Fund5 and Expenditure on Charitable Activitie5 are
the following staff costs..
Gross salarle$
Social security cost5
Pension contributions
58.804
32.430
664
674
59.468
33.104
Of which.. gr055 salarie5 and benefit5 paid to Key Management Per50nnel..
44,016
31,390
The average number of employees during the year.
Number
Number
Full tlme workers
rt tlrne workers
No employee recelved payments In exce$5 of £60,000 durlng the year. Trustees are no¢ pald a salary or expense5.
Nrt {•xp•Thdltur•)Ilncom•
Net lexpendlturelllncome Is s¢ated after chargln8'.
Unrestrlcted Restrlcted
2024
2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
Depreclaclon
Independent examlnatlon fee
Other fees charged by Independent
examlner
1.016
1.020
1,016
1,020
854
732
732
5. Taxatlon
As a charity, Be Me Project is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within the provisions of the Corpordtion
Taxes Act 201 O or the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable
object5. No rax charge5 have arisen on the Charity.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 July 2024
6. Tanglble Flxed Assèts
Computer
Equlpment
Cost
At l August 2023
Addiiion5
Disposa15
3,416
647
At 31 July 2024
4.063
Depreclatlon
At l August 2023
Charge lor Year
Disp05a15
1.736
1,016
At 31 July 2024
2.752
Net Book Value
Ac 31 Augusc 2024
Ac 31 Au8usc 2023
1,680
7. Debto
2024
2023
Glft Aid tax receivable
930
1,620
8. Credltors - Amounts Falllng Due Wlthln One Year
2024
2023
Accrua15
Other creditor5
1,500
949
1,392
910
2,449
2.302
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the year ended 31 July 2024
9. Restrlcted Funds
At I
August
2023
At31
July
2024
9a Current year
Income Expendlture Trnnsferg
Course costs
Core costs
Income developmentlfvndrai51ng
Managem￿1 salaries
Hub adminlstratlon
65.641
3.578
8,737
4,690
11,076
88.057
25.114
176.010)
118,387)
18.737)
15.984)
116.582)
77.688
10,305
1,295
15,419
9.913
93,722
129,885
(125,700)
97,907
At I
August
2022
At31
July
2023
9b Pvlor year
Income Exp•ndltur• Transfers
Course costs
Core cosis
Income developmenrJfundrai51n8
Management salaries
Hub admlnlstratlon
57.858
86.119
16,747
1,0
13,175
20,232
178,336)
113.169)
120,913)
120,345)
110,179)
65,641
3,578
8,737
4,690
11,076
28,650
11.860
1,023
99,J91
137,273
{142,942)
93,722
Description5 Qf the restrlcted fund5 are as follows..
Course corts- funds rnlsed for Surrey. Cumbrla and Kent to run courses.
Core costs - fund5 raised for central coordination and administration.
Income developmentlfundrnl$ln8 - funds raised to assist wl¢h the rdlslng of Income. Includlng the employment
of 3 Grant5 3nd Trust5 Manager (May 20241
Management salarSe5 . funds raised for salarles for the CEO and Head of oPera￿On$ & Development.
Hub admlnlstratlon funds ral$ed for the local adminlstrnilon ol courses and bulldlng of Khool$' relatlonshlps
10. Related Party Transactloni
The aggregate unrestricted donacions made by Trustees ¢0 the Charlty were £11,09812023.. £8.9281.
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