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IT CETS BirrER UNITED KINGDOM Annual Report For the period 0110412024 to 3110312025 Charity name: Inspire LGBT (operating as It Gets Better UK) Charity registration number.1176164

ITGETS BErrER UK 2024125 Table of Content Introduction Objectives and Activities Achievements and Performance Structure, Governance and Management Financial Review Reference and Adminstrative Details

ITGETS BErrER UK 2024125 Introduction When a charity reaches o milestone in its developmenL there is often a moment ol reflection, not just about where you ve been, but at￿￿1 the path loNard. For It Gets Better UK, 2024-25 was a year ol significant expansion. We reached more communities, collecled more stories, and strengthened the infrastructure thot allows us to deliver our mission sustoinably. The question that guided us was clear.. how do we grow our reach while stoyiNJ true to our values? The onswer ievealed itself through the dedicolion ol our Regionol Ambassador9 and volunteers. As we attended Pride events in Scotland ond the Midlonds for tha lirst time, reoching ten Prides overall th a combined reach ol over 270.000 p80ple. and gath8red hundreds of new stories, we witngssed the transformotive power ol locol leadership. Each new Regional Ambassador brought not just their time and enefgy. but their deep understonding of their communities needs. They creoted spoces where LGBTQ+ p80ple could shore theirlou￿ often for the first time. Growth, however, brings its own chollenges. How do we ensure quolity whilst expanding? How do we support volunteers ocross the Count￿ How do we build financial resilience to sustoin our work long-term? In 2024-25. we took deliberote steps to address these questions. We oppointed three part-time leadership roles, a Volunteer Monager, Social Medio Monager, and CEO, to provide structure and support. We diversilied our income through grants and corporate partnerships, We created systems and processes tIKrt wll olow us to scole responsibly. stlll, our greatest achievement this year wasn't measured in numbers though the statistics are encouraglng.. 5.100 video views (up 52%), 106 hours ol wotch tlme, stories collected across ten citleg. What mottered most were the moments we witnessed, the young person who took time to reflect on their messoge to their younger self. the volunt8er who felt tronslormed by the conversotions thèy hod. thè viewér who lèft o commènt saying simpty. Ihonk you for inspiring ma." Th9S9 moments remind us why our work matters. In o world where LGBTQ+ young pgople still fac9 disproportionote chollenges. our archive of hopg serves as o lifeline. Every story we collecL every Pride stoll we stoff, every video we shore reinforces a simplg iyJt powertul message.. you are not alone, your identity is valid, ond it gels better. To our trustees, who provide slrotegic guidance and governance with unwavering commitmenL thank you. To our Regional Ambassadors and volunteers, who give countless houis to staff events, gather stories, and spread hope in their communities your dedication is the foundation of everything we do. To our corwr(rte partners and donors, whose financial support allows us to plan confidently for the future, we ore deepty grateful. To the LGBTQ+ people who have shared thelr stories with vulnerability and courage. you are ehangirwJ lives. As we look ahead, we do so wth optimism ar)d clarity of purFxise. This year has shown us that when we combine wssionate volunteers wtth sustainable inlrastructure. we can reach more young people than ever before. Thejourney continues. and we are honoured to walk it together. Dr Alex Rhys FlnstLM FRSA {helhiml CEoIFounder

ITGETS BErrER UK 2024125 Objectives and Activities The object of the charity as outlined wthin the governiry constitution is.. To promote equality & diversity for the public benefit and in particular the elimination of discrimination on the grounds of sexual orientation and gender identity by. l.Producing an archive of material to raise awareness of the public about the issues & diff iculties affecting the lives of lesbian, goy. bisexual & transgender (LGBT) people. 2.Providing an online resource creoted by the wider lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender (LGBT) community With a view to combat the disproportionote levels of reported suicidol thoughts and actions in LGBT youth. In thè pérformancè ol m8•tirrfJ th8s• cI)ièeti￿ th• trustx hové hod rsgord to thé guidancè issuad by th8 Charily Commission on public ben81iL strategy This was a year of signrficant groNth in reach ond depth. The charty fctused on three strategic priorities.. l.Expanding national presence by attending more Pride events and strengthening the Regional Ambassador network to ensure LGBTQ+ young people across the UK can encounter stories of hope and inclusion. 2.Growing the natlonal story archlve by gothering new video and written stories that reflect diverse lived experiences and can be shared online year-round. 3.Strengthenlng financlul reslllence by diversitying income through grants and corporate partnerships. allowing for long-term planning and programme developmenL By oligning all activities wth these goals the chorty ensured th(rt every project - whether a Pride stall, a short film, or a SC￿la1 medio post contributed to its mission of inspiring and uplifting LGBTQ+ youth.

ITGETS BErrER UK 2024125 Achievements and Performance Pride2024 Pride season is the charitys busiest time ol year. All summer, we celebrate our community and call lor a better future through stolls ocross the UK where we collect ond shore stori8s ol local LGBTQ+ people. Prides were identified and led by volunteer Regional Ambassadors, whose local knowledge ensured maximum impact. This year saw a fiist-ever presence in Scotland ond the Midlands, laying foundations for furthei exponsion. In 2024-26. tho charlty attondod tsn Prfdo •v•nts acrou tho UK wlth a c¢)mblnod publlc r•achofov•r270.000 p•opl•. Edlnburgh Prida 4Z500 Wolsall Pride oo+ Combridgè Prldg ISOOO+ Pride in London 32000 UK Block Pride (Lond¢￿) 25,000 Trans+ Prldè London 55-60.fTh+ National Studenr Pride (London) ZOO0+ Brighton Prido Fobulxi in th¢ Po Bristol Pride Bristol Trons Pride Communty 40.000+ At each Pride, volunteers creoled welcoming spoces where people could.. Collect and SI￿r* stor1￿- Visitors responded to prompts such os-a message to my younger self,- often taking time to reflect before returning to record their thoughts. Many l)ad never before been invited to articulate their experier)ces as LGBTQ+ people. Bn>wse and connect with existing stories - New ond legacy stories were on display and later shared through the charitys website. YouTube and scKial channels. Access resources and signijosting - Volunteers provided information about support services and listened to personal experience& enobling visitors to leave Mth both inspiration ond practical next steps. The imFXJCt was profound, for trx)th attendees and volunteers.. 'A message to my younger sell.. you are not what is wrong ¥Mth the world.. "Embrace th8 change, allow your identity lo evolve. IYS ok to take your timg to find out who you truty org. I'm queer, I'm oce, I'm tran& and I'm happy.~ "It reminded me of the importance of shoring stories ond the power there is in conversation, connection and hope for the luture.- "Meeting so many people and heoring their stories mode me feel loved." "Many attendees spent a long time thinking about their answer and some were cleaty emotionol. It showed how powerful it is simpty to hove o SF)oce to reflect on yourjoumey." This sustained and heartlelt engagement demonstrates the unique role of Pride in both collecting and amplrfying the stories thot give LGBTQ+ young people hoF￿.

ITGETS BErrER UK 2024125 Regional Ambassadors Regional Ambassadors spread o message of hope locally and help people to engoge with the charivs work Their work included.. Partnerships building links with local LGBT+ groups and schools to grow the story collection ond share resources. ide leadership - plonning and delivering It Gets 8etter UK presence at local Prides. Yeor-round stalls ond events ensuring continued visibility ond OPF)Ortunities for engagement beyond Pride season. Illustrotive projects included a story-collection drive ith an inclusive footboll club in Glosgow and o croft workshop in Birmingham invitin9 creativ8 responses to 'a m85sage to my youn98r sell.. Through their dedication. Regional Amt)assodors ensured that the choritys message reached communities that might otherwse be untouched. In 2024-25. 22 Ambaswdors w•r• o¢tive across the UK, including.. ScoUand12)- Edinburgh and Glosgow North West (2) - stockport and Tamgsidg Yorkshire ond the Humber (i) - Leeds Midlonds (4) - Coventry, Sutton Coldfield, Wolverhamptm and one additional I￿atiOn South West (4) Exeter South East (6) Crawley, Brlghton (2), Slough. Woking and 8rentwood Lor)don (3) Bath, Bristol {2) and

ITGETS BErrER UK 2024125 Redken Safe Spaces A key corporate partnership with Redken enabled the nationwide Safe Spa￿s campaign. The progromme troin8d solon professionals and provided pra¢ticol resources to help solons become visibly welcoming to LGBTQ+ client& embedding inclusion into everyday pulJic spaces and encouraging countless small acts of allyship. KING HENRY King Henry Film Project The charity co-funded King Henry, a short lilm telling the story of gay young people nominoted for Prom King and King. Screened at multiple film festivals, the film sporked dialogue on inclusion and the legacy of Section 28. Work begon on on accompanying schools resource to help educcrtors discuss identity, ollyship and the power of supportivè communities. Early audienc• surv8yS showed groatQT understanding of LG8TQ+ inclusion ond increosed confidence to challer¥38 discrimination. ItGets Betterwideo Library Digital storytelling ¢onlinu9S to b9 ¢gnirol to th9 chariys mission. During 2024-25.. Videos were viewed 5,100 times, an increase 0152 % over the previous year. Total watch time rose to106 hou Viewers frequently described the content as lile- affirming.. "This is such on amazing story. Thank you for being an example for oll who need to know that we all have a place in this world." "Thank you for inspiring me.- These stories remain available year-round to anyone seeking reassuronce and cOnnect￿n.

ITGETS BErrER UK 2024125 Structure. Governance and Management Inspire LGBT is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (cio) governed by a constitution. Trustees are appointed through a competitiv4 skn"Ils-based process to ensure an appropriate mix of expertise and diversity. The Board Provides strategic oversight ensures that aCti￿tieS deliver public benefit and monitors risk and finonciol monogement Volunteers, particularty Regional Ambassadors, remain central to programme delivery and local engagement. Volunteer Manager stafflng and Organlsatlonal Development supporting the recruitmen¢ Iroining and wellbeing ot volunteers and Regior￿1 Ambassadors (SJring the year the charity strengthened its capacity by oppointing three part-time Ireelonce roles (each 0.5 FTE) o volunteer rrK]nager, social medio manager, ond CEO. The Creati¢￿ ot the CEO role was carefully managed to ensure transparency and independence. The charity's founder, who was then Chair of TnJstees, resigned from the Board together wth their spouse- when the idea of establishing a CEO role was first discussed, ond neither played ony port in shaping the rolè. recruitment or appointment. Social Media Manager leading digital storytelling and engagement ocross oll plattorms Recruitmgnt was conducted through competitive ond impartial process that included external oversight from the Chief Executive of the LGBT Consortium, and the appointment was formally opproved by the Chority Commissio Chief Executive Officer responsible lor overoll leadership, financial management and delivery of the strategic plan This new staffing model provides strong leadership ar￿ supports the charity's ambition to scole its impact while maintaining robust governance and financial manogemenL

ITGETS BErrER UK 2024125 Financial Review Income lor the year was £7Z544.86, derived primarily from corporate Pride portnerships, supplemented by donotions. mwchandise sales ond speoking fee& Expenditure totalled £70,053.23, focused on choritoble actiwties volunteer support and governance. The year closed with an unrestiieted surplus of £Z491.63. bringing reserves to £51.221.04. equnialant to lust over six months of core expendf(ure. The trustees maintoin o reserves poli¢y ot hdding ot leost six months of essential operating costs (or £500. whichever is greater). This ensures the chorty con mget obligations ond plan resFY)nsibly even in o cha119nging funding environment. 4 ,11 F/ Trlv •.

ITGETS BErrER UK 2024125 Reference and Administrative Details Charltyname: Inspire LGBT (operating as It Gets Better UK) Roglstsrod ¢I￿rIty number.1176164 CharhY$ prfnclpal addre88: 41B Ridgeway Road, Cheshom HP5 2EH Tru$te•s: Jesse Finch Gnehm (Chair- elected substantively 21" Octotw 2024} Dr Alexander Rhys (Chair- stood do¥Nn I. Juty 2024) Dr Helin Rhys (stood down I" Juty 2024) Sophie Macken (stood down- Ig April 2024) Suneet Shorma (stood down- 9 October 2024) Molly Deegan Lauren James (stood down15 FebTVOry 2025) Amalia Loizidou (stood down 3 October 2025) Rochel Gardham {oppointed12 Februory 2025) Jessica Costa Silva (appointed 22- January 2025) Oaniel Balfour {appoinled 22 January 2025) Dr Jane Moffat {appointed 22- January 2025) A88ets:The chority does r)ot own ony property or kjnd. Accountants: Solutions A¢counton¢y & Bookkeeping Ltd l The Mews Little Brunswick Stregt Huddgrsfigld HDI 5JL Dgclaratlons: The trustee is responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the chority and to enable them to ensure that the linanciol statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations, and the prowsions of the Tnjst deed. The Trustee is also responsible for safeguarding the assets ol the chority and hence taking reosonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularibes. The trustees declare that they have opproved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charitys trustegs. FPIL Full name.. Jesse Finch Gnehm Position.. Chair Dote:10 November 2025

Inspire LGBT (operating as It Gets Better UK) Independent Examiners Report

Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Inspire LGBT (operating as It Gets Better UK)

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Inspire LGBT (operating as It Gets Better UK) for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity's trustees you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act').

I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

I have completed my examination. I can confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

Vicky Newham CPAA

Solutions Accountancy & Bookkeeping Ltd 1 The Mews

Little Brunswick Street Huddersfield

HD1 5JL 10 November 2025

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Inspire LGBT (operating as It Gets Better UK) Statement of Financial Activities

for the year ended 31 March 2025

Notes
Income and endowments
from:
Donations and legacies
3
Charitable activities
4
Total
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
5
Charitable activities
6
Other
7
Total
Net gains on investments
Net income
8
Transfers between funds
Net income before other
gains/(losses)
Other gains and losses
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 Unrestricted
funds		 Total funds Total funds
2025 2025 2024
£ £ £
72,545 72,545 66,913
- - 567
72,545 72,545 67,480
961 961 231
31,660 31,660 41,040
37,432 37,432 -
70,053 70,053 41,271
- - -
2,492 2,492 26,209
- - -
2,492 2,492 26,209
2,492 2,492 26,209
48,189 48,189 21,980
50,681 50,681 48,189

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Inspire LGBT (operating as It Gets Better UK) Balance Sheet

at 31 March 2025

at 31 March 2025
Charity No. 1176164
Current assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors:Amount falling due within one year
10
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Net assets excluding pension asset or liability
Total net assets
The funds of the charity
Restricted funds
11
Unrestricted funds
11
General funds
Reserves
11
Total funds
Approved by the trustees on 10 November 2025		 2025
£
51,221
51,221
(540)
50,681
50,681
50,681
50,681
50,681
50,681
50,681		 2024
£
48,729
48,729
(540)
48,189
48,189
48,189
48,189
48,189
48,189
48,189

And signed on their behalf by:

J.F. Gnehm Trustee 10 November 2025

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Inspire LGBT (operating as It Gets Better UK) Notes to the Accounts

for the year ended 31 March 2025

Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with 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 if Ireland (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

Change in basis of accounting or to previous accounts

There has been no change to the accounting policies (valuation rules and method of accounting) since last year and no changes have been made to accounts for previous years.

Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds These are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objects of the charity.

Designated funds These are unrestricted funds earmarked by the trustees for particular purposes. Revaluation funds These are unrestricted funds which include a revaluation reserve representing the restatement of investment assets at their market values. Restricted funds These are available for use subject to restrictions imposed by the donor or through terms of an appeal.

Income

Recognition of Income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity income becomes entitled to, and virtually certain to receive, the income and the amount of the income can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Income with related Where income has related expenditure the income and related expenditure is expenditure reported gross in the SoFA.

Donations and Voluntary income received by way of grants, donations and gifts is included in the legacies the SoFA when receivable and only when the Charity has unconditional entitlement to the income. Volunteer help The value of any volunteer help received is not included in the accounts.

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Inspire LGBT (operating as It Gets Better UK) Notes to the Accounts

Expenditure

Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash at bank and on hand.

Trade and other creditors

Short term creditors are measured at the transaction price. Other creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.

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Inspire LGBT (operating as It Gets Better UK) Notes to the Accounts

2 Statement of Financial Activities - prior year

2
Statement of Financial Activities - prior year
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Total
Expenditure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
Total
Net income
Net income before other
gains/(losses)
Other gains and losses:
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
3
Income from donations and legacies
Donations
Corporate Pride Partnership
4
Income from charitable activities
Talks		 Unrestricted
£
2,545
70,000
72,545		 Unrestricted
funds
2024
£
66,913
567
67,480
231
41,040
41,271
26,209
26,209
26,209
21,980
48,189
Total
2025
£
2,545
70,000
72,545
Total
2025
£
-
-		 Total funds
2024
£
66,913
567
67,480
231
41,040
41,271
26,209
26,209
26,209
21,980
48,189
Total
2024
£
7,604
59,309
66,913
Total
2024
£
567
567

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Inspire LGBT (operating as It Gets Better UK) Notes to the Accounts

5 Expenditure on raising funds

5
Expenditure on raising funds
Costs of generating voluntary
income
Donations
6
Expenditure on charitable activities
Expenditure on charitable
activities
Talks
Governance costs
Independent Examination
7
Other expenditure
Employee costs
8
Net income before transfers
This is stated after charging:
Independent Examiner's fee
9
Staff costs
No employee received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
10 Creditors:
amounts falling due within one year
Accruals		 Unrestricted
£
961
961
Unrestricted
£
27,060
898
2,599
540
563
31,660
Unrestricted
£
37,432
37,432
2025
£
540
2025
£		 Total
2025
£
961
961
Total
2025
£
27,060
898
2,599
540
563
31,660
Total
2025
£
37,432
37,432		 Total
2024
£
231
231
Total
2024
£
35,618
1,291
3,591
540
-
41,040
Total
2024
£
-
-
2024
£
540
2024
£
540 540
540 540

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Inspire LGBT (operating as It Gets Better UK) Notes to the Accounts

11 Movement in funds

Restricted funds:
Unrestricted funds:
General funds
Total funds
12 Analysis of net assets between funds
Net current assets
13 Reconciliation of net debt
Cash and cash equivalents
Net debt		 At 1 April
2024
48,189
48,189		 Incoming
resources
(including
other
gains/losses
)
£
72,545
72,545
At 1 April
2024
£		 Resources
expended
£
(70,053)
(70,053)
Unrestricted
funds
£
50,681
50,681
Cash flows
£		 At 31
March
2025
£
50,681
50,681
Total
£
50,681
50,681
At 31
March
2025
£
48,729 2,492 51,221
48,729
48,729		 2,492
2,492		 51,221
51,221

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Inspire LGBT (operating as It Gets Better UK) Statement of Cash flows

for the year ended 31 March 2025

Cash flows from operating activities
Net income per Statement of Financial Activities
Adjustments for:
Increase in trade and other payables
Net cash provided by operating activities
Net cash from investing activities
Net cash from financing activities
Net increase in cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year		 2025
£
2,492
-
2,492
-
-
2,492
48,729
51,221		 2024
£
26,209
540
26,749
-
-
26,749
21,980
48,729
Components of cash and cash equivalents
Cash and bank balances 51,221 48,729
51,221 48,729

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Inspire LGBT (operating as It Gets Better UK) Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

for the year ended 31 March 2025

Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies
Donations
Corporate Pride Partnership
Charitable activities
Talks
Total income and endowments
Expenditure on:
Costs of generating donations and
legacies
Donations
Total of expenditure on raising
funds
Charitable activities
Talks
Governance costs
Independent Examination
Total of expenditure on charitable
activities
Employee costs
Temporary staff
Total of expenditure of other costs
Total expenditure
Net gains on investments
Net income
Net income before other
gains/(losses)		 Unrestricted
funds
2025
£
2,545
70,000
72,545
-
-
72,545
961
961
961
27,060
898
2,599
30,557
540
563
1,103
31,660
37,432
37,432
37,432
70,053
-
2,492
2,492		 Total funds
2025
£
2,545
70,000
72,545
-
-
72,545
961
961
961
27,060
898
2,599
30,557
540
563
1,103
31,660
37,432
37,432
37,432
70,053
-
2,492
2,492		 Total funds
2024
£
7,604
59,309
66,913
567
567
67,480
231
231
231
35,618
1,291
3,591
40,500
540
-
540
41,040
-
-
-
41,271
-
26,209
26,209

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Inspire LGBT (operating as It Gets Better UK) Detailed Statement of Financial Activities

nspire LGBT (operating as It Gets Better UK)
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
Other Gains
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward		 -
2,492
48,189
50,681		 -
2,492
48,189
50,681		 -
26,209
21,980
48,189

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