StreetSpace Knowle Financial statements
Financial Year Covering 1[st] January 2024 to 31[st] December 2024
STREETSPACE KNOWLE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
Financial Year Covering 1st January 2024 to 31st December 2024
Charity Number 1179322
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StreetSpace Knowle
Financial statements
Financial Year Covering 1[st] January 2024 to 31[st] December 2024
Contents
Reference and Administrative Details of the Charity
Trustees Annual Report
Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees
Statement of Financial Activities
Balance Sheet
Notes to the Financial Statements
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Status
StreetSpace Knowle was awarded charitable status on 24[th] July 2018 under charity number 1179322. It is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) reporting to the Charity Commission.
Trustees
The Trustees who served during the year were
Katie Hanchard-Goodwin Chair (Resigned 20/9/2024) Alex Lingham Treasurer Leanne Reynolds (Appointed 12/1/2024, Appointed Chair 11/9/2024) Sussanna di Palma Secretary
Address
43 FILWOOD BROADWAY KNOWLE BRISTOL BS4 1JL
streetspaceknowle@gmail.com
Bankers
Natwest Bank PO BOX 3235 290 WELLS ROAD KNOWLE BRISTOL BS4 9GB
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Financial statements
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The Trustees present their report and the unaudited financial statements of the charity for the year covering 1[st] January 2024 to 31st December 2024.
Objectives and Activities
Objectives
The object of the CIO is:
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For the public benefit, to advance in life and help young people by:
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a) providing recreational and leisure time activities in the interest of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life;
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b) providing support and activities which develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as mature and responsible individuals.
These activities will take place primarily but not exclusively in Knowle West, Bristol.
StreetSpace Knowle is led by a Board of Trustees. The Board’s main responsibilities are to:
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Oversee the charity’s finances, ensuring we remain solvent and are not exposed to undue risk.
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Oversee the strategic direction of the organisation.
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Ensure the charity complies with the law and pursues its objects as set out in its governing document.
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Ensure adherence to relevant legislation (e.g. Health, Safety & Wellbeing, Safeguarding of young people, HR).
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To take overall responsibility for the charity’s performance.
Our board meets five times per year with additional meetings when matters arise which require attention.
Our Trustee’s Statement
This financial statement covers the year from 1[st] January 2024 to 31st December 2024. StreetSpace was awarded charitable status in 2018 and has now firmly established itself as a trusted and effective organisation. We are providing effective, impactful and targeted youth work delivery in a socially deprived area of Bristol which continues to need support to enable you people to thrive.
Knowle West has been devastated by youth violence in recent times and Bristol as a whole is experiencing unprecedented challenges, with youth knife crime of particular concern. In this period the value of a font line youth work organisation, operating on one of the most deprived areas in the county and engaging with some of the most challenging young people, cannot be overstated. The work of StreetSpace is more important now than ever.
Finding suitable funding to maintain our operations is a constant challenge. Bristol City Council has announced its intention to build a Youth Zone in South Bristol, providing a hub for youth services. This will sit between our primary area of operation in Knowle West (Filwood), and the neighbouring area of Hartcliffe. Whilst it is great to see Bristol City Council investing in facilities for young people, we are aware this flagship project will require ongoing investment which will make it harder for us to
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attract funds and maintain our work. We believe StreetSpace offers a unique provision to the most marginalised young people in the area, who are often excluded from more structured provisions.
We are also aware of the challenges in finding skilled youth workers to work in such a challenging field. We continue to look for opportunities to develop the professional skills of enthusiastic young people with the aptitude to build strong relationships with our young people and to excel in this area
Despite these challenges we are incredibly proud of the impact our team are having in supporting the community in Knowle West. They are extremely well respected for the skill and passion they bring, by community leaders, local government officers, the emergency services and other organisations operating locally. Our size and specialism allows us to deliver our services in an extremely efficient manner.
We are incredibly grateful for the ongoing support of our donors and partners who make it possible for us to deliver our services. We are particularly indebted to the Quartet Community Foundation and Bristol City Council for their support and guidance over the year.
Our Project Manager Samantha Burrett’s Statement
StreetSpace Knowle is a small but committed charity working to empower disadvantaged young people in Knowle West — an area ranked among the 10% most deprived in the UK. Our mission is to support young people to become active, confident, and responsible citizens, equipped with the skills, self-belief, and opportunities to make a positive contribution to their community.
We place young people at the heart of everything we do. They are actively involved in shaping our programmes, taking on leadership roles, and influencing decision-making. This participatory approach fosters a strong sense of ownership, accountability, and empowerment, helping them to build confidence and a clear sense of purpose.
StreetSpace Knowle was established in response to the significant and ongoing needs of young people in Knowle West, many of whom experience poverty, social exclusion, and limited access to safe spaces and opportunities. Our work directly addresses these issues, offering positive alternatives and consistent support to reduce the risks associated with anti-social behaviour, gang involvement, and substance misuse.
Our delivery continues to be supported by Bristol City Council, the Department for Education (HAF programme), and the Quartet Community Foundation. This funding has enabled us to expand our staffing capacity and strengthen our provision to meet the increasing demand for youth work in Knowle West and across South Bristol. During 2024/25, we have also extended our reach through a new play contract and collaborative partnerships with other local agencies.
Our main programmes include:
- Youth Hub Sessions – A safe, co-designed space where young people can connect, learn, and develop life skills.
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Detached Youth Work – Street-based engagement meeting young people where they are, offering guidance and early intervention.
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Self-Expression Programmes – Creative opportunities for young people to explore identity and values through art, music, and sport.
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Multi-Agency Pilot Scheme – A collaborative, street-based initiative across South Bristol supported by Bristol City Council.
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Outdoor Play Sessions (Ages 8–14) – Providing safe, stimulating environments for play, social interaction, and personal growth.
Our key objectives for 2024/25 are to:
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Provide safe and enjoyable spaces for relaxation, creativity, and personal development.
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Build confidence, resilience, and self-worth in young people.
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Improve employability by developing transferable skills and aspirations.
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Empower young people to co-design and influence local services.
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Strengthen social networks and communication within the community.
Through these initiatives, StreetSpace Knowle remains committed to promoting equality, inclusion, and opportunity for all young people. By investing in their potential, we aim to help them build brighter, more hopeful futures and contribute positively to their communities.
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Statement of Financial Activity
In 2024 we have continued to see the majority of our income come from grants, primarily in the form of local authority funding for provision of youth services. This represents funding for youthwork sessions, detached youth work, youth play services and Youth Holiday Hub sessions.
The level of income for the year has increased by c. 8% from 2023, with some grant funding providing longer term support for our programme of delivery. We ended the year with more stability to support the planned activity for 2025, whilst delivering similar levels of services over the year of 2024.
The large majority of our costs continue to flow from our human resources. We believe our scale means we are able to deliver extremely efficient activity, direct to where it is needed. Our overhead and support costs are low, but we will continue to manage them to keep our charity as lean as possible.
We are extremely grateful to the organisations which continue to support our work in Filwood. Bristol City Council continue to work with us to provide the services which we know are so clearly needed. We are acutely aware of the challenges facing the young people we work with. Bristol is a city of significant inequality and Filwood is an area with significant levels of deprivation which impacts directly on the lives of its young people.
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Statement of Financial Activities
| Statement of Financial Activities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Note | 2024 | |
| Income from: | ||
| Grants | 62,471 | |
| Other Income | 3,805 | |
| Donations | 33 | |
| Total | 66,309 | |
| Expenses on: | ||
| Charitable Activities | 6,7 | 55,658 |
| Total | 55,658 | |
| Net Income/(expenditure) | 10,651 | |
| Reconciliation of Funds: | ||
| Total funds brought forward | 22,173 | |
| Total funds carried forward | 32,824 | |
| Balance Sheet | ||
| Current Assets: | ||
| Debtors | 0 | |
| Cash at bank and in hand | 32,824 | |
| Total | 32,824 | |
| The Funds of the Charity | ||
| Restricted funds | 25,226 | |
| Unrestricted funds | 7,599 | |
| Total | 32,824 |
This statement represents a true and accurate reflection of the financial activity of StreetSpace Knowle. The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 26[th] October 2025 and are signed on their behalf by:
…………………………………………………………… …………………………………………………………… Chair of Trustees Treasurer Leanne Reynolds Alex Lingham
The notes on pages 9 and 10 form part of these financial statements
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Basis of Preparation
The trustees consider that there are no material uncertainties about the charity's ability to continue as a going concern
Notes to the Financial Statement
Policies
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Income and expenditure are recognised at the point at which they occur
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Support costs have been allocated 100% towards the charitable activities of the charity
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The Financial statement and Accounts have been independently inspected by Dr J Bryant
Restricted Funding
- Historically all our funding was attracted through applications to support specific programmes of youth work and treated as restricted funds for those purposes. As we mature as an organisation we will adopt a more sophisticated approach to accounting for our costs and distinguish between restricted and unrestricted funds, accounting for costs in providing our different programmes of work.
Related Party Transactions
- No Trustee benefits were received in the period covered by this report.
Expenditure on Charitable Activities :
- Breakdown of expenditure for 2024
| 2024 | |
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| £ | |
| Youth Workers | 39,492 |
| Training | 0 |
| Rent | 4,664 |
| Services | 2,321 |
| Equipment | 805 |
| IT | 407 |
| Trips and Outings | 564 |
| Facilities Maintenance | 0 |
| Travel | 0 |
| Cleaning | 10 |
| Catering | 1,684 |
| Miscellaneous | 2,046 |
| Play Expense | 3,665 |
| Expenditure | 55,658 |
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7. Cost Allocations across work Streams
| Allocated Costs | Restricted | Restricted | Unrestricted | |
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| Youth & | ||||
| Cost | Play | HAF | n/a | |
| Total | 55,658 | 41,907 | 11,084 | 2,667 |
| Rent | 4,664 | 3,743 | 921 | |
| Services | 2,321 | 1,862 | 458 | |
| IT | 407 | 327 | 80 | |
| Cleaning | 10 | 8 | 2 | |
| Miscellaneous (Payroll) | 753 | 604 | 149 | |
| Catering (HAF) | 1,680 | 1,680 | ||
| Youth Workers | 39,492 | 31,697 | 7,795 | |
| Play Expense | 3,665 | 3,665 | ||
| Miscellaneous (Other) | 1,294 | 1,294 | ||
| Equipment | 805 | 805 | ||
| Trips and Outings | 564 | 564 | ||
| Catering (Other) | 4 | 4 |
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