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2023-12-31-accounts

REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1181143

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND

UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

FOR

POWER THE FIGHT

Rothmans LLP Chartered Accountants Chilworth Point 1 Chilworth Road Southampton SO16 7JQ

POWER THE FIGHT

CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Page
Report of the Trustees 1 to 5
Independent Examiner's Report 6
Statement of Financial Activities 7
Balance Sheet 8
Cash Flow Statement 9
Notes to the Cash Flow Statement 10
Notes to the Financial Statements 11 to 21
Detailed Statement of Financial Activities 22 to 23

POWER THE FIGHT

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

The trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

Power The Fight was launched in early 2019 in response to the rapid increase in serious youth violence in the UK, and specifically based on the conviction that communities in the UK must be at the forefront of such a response. Power The Fight exists to empower communities to end youth violence through working and learning together. We work with parents, churches, faith groups, community organisations and statutory agencies, equipping and training them through workshops to engage with issues of youth violence and its causative factors in their context. We produce resources, engage with high level decision makers within organisations and government bodies to influence policy (such as the Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit and the cross-party Youth Violence Commission), and support families directly affected by youth violence.

The charity is a charitable incorporated organisation and is governed by its Constitution.

The objects of the charity, as set out in the governing document are:

in accordance with Christian principles and for the public benefit, the prevention of crime and the protection of people of all ages and their property from knife crime and other serious youth violence by working for:

(a) the rehabilitation of persons engaged in knife crime and other serious youth violence or at risk of becoming so engaged; and

(b) the support of victims of knife crime or other serious youth violence and their families.

ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE

Charitable activities

Power The Fight recognises the UK's increase in serious youth violence as a public health crisis with multiple causative factors including undiagnosed and untreated trauma, lack of focus on early intervention, education in youth services and social inequality. Consequently, we advocate for a holistic approach to tackle these inter-related systemic root issues and protect the lives of our children and young people. Our work is trauma informed and is co-designed with the community. Power The Fight has unique access to leading thinkers and practitioners from a range of disciplines working in the field of violence affecting young people, who partner with us to deliver a range of tailored training opportunities.

Since our launch in January 2019 Power The Fight has trained over 14,000 people across the UK. Partners have included London Borough Councils, the Premier League, NHS England, a number of Church of England Dioceses and marketing agencies. Individuals attending our open access training events have come from a variety of faith, ethnic and professional backgrounds, including Social Services, the NHS, arts and sports organisations, education (including alternative provision) and youth work.

Power The Fight has developed resources to help faith and community groups to better understand the issues surrounding violence affecting young people. These include specialist Power Talks accessed via our website, as well as links to other toolkits. The four seasons of Power Talks combined have now had over 100,000 online views, and continue to be developed as need arises.

In 2022 Ben Lindsay, CEO and Trustee of Power the Fight, was awarded an OBE for services to the community in South East London. His investiture was celebrated in November 2023.

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POWER THE FIGHT

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Therapeutic Intervention for Peace (TIP)

In 2023, Power The Fight successfully completed the delivery of the 'TIP' programme in two schools and one alternative provision centre in South London. Additionally, a new two-year programme was launched in three new schools. The programme's delivery included engagement with young people, parents, and school staff, supporting 72 young people, 24 parents, and 45 school staff members.

Power The Fight has also expanded the wider learning from the TIP programme to support other organisations in developing their own strategies to reduce violence affecting young people. In 2022/23, we piloted this 'TIP Macro' approach in partnership with Newham Council, engaging 139 professionals from seven organisations. Furthermore, in 2023, Power The Fight launched the TIP Alumni programme, working with six young people who had previously engaged with TIP in their schools. This initiative aims to facilitate youth-led efforts to support mental health and reduce risks related to violence and exploitation.

In March 2023 the Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit, commenting on the most recent evaluation report on the TIP programme, said "Interventions carried out by skilled coaches shows the value of a trusted adult relationship in a young person's life and how that support can often be life-changing. The support they can also provide teachers and staff in helping young people deal with trauma and mental health is unparallelled..... The fantastic work carried out by Power the Fight demonstrates the impact of this approach and builds on our shared commitment in tackling violence affecting young people and making education inclusive and accessible to all Londoners".

TIP Campaign

Power The Fight and The Marketing Store Worldwide (TMSW) have developed a long-standing relationship, this has included pro-bono support in marketing and PR services to the charity. In 2023, discussions began regarding a social media campaign for Mental Health Awareness Week using the media TMSW created for the highly successful fundraising dinner at the House of Lords in December 2022. This digital fundraising plan was created to assist the team at Power The Fight - to package the heartbeat of our cause and to widen the conversation with potential corporate partners, high net worth individuals and our everyday givers. It was intended to encourage parents, caregivers and those responsible for safeguarding to consider what our young people encounter daily and the risks and scenarios that can be associated with their poor mental health.

The crowdfunding campaign using the film created by TMSW raised £31,855. The film can be viewed on our YouTube channel.

Protecting Young Black Lives, Celebrating Black Professionals

In October 2023, Power The Fight and Professor Carlene Firmin hosted the first 3-day residential retreat "Protecting Young Black Lives, Celebrating Black Professionals" at Cumberland Lodge for 64 attendees. The event gathered some of the most experienced UK Black professionals across education, politics, social services, media and the youth sector to come together to be celebrated for the excellent work they deliver which often goes unnoticed. It is hard to put into words the impact and legacy from this event. It was a powerful, hope-filled, challenging, emotional and vulnerable space for all, many of whom noted they had never been in a totally Black space from a professional perspective, providing a safety they had never experienced. Those who attended noted they returned to their work more passionate and empowered.

Developing services for families

In 2023 Power the Fight and the Helping Families Team at South London and Maudsley (SLAM) continued their partnership designed to extend the reach of therapeutic services to families from global majority backgrounds who are exposed to high risks of gang affiliation, community threat and violence. This partnership has been supported by a three-year grant from the Bernard Lewis Foundation. 13 family members have been engaged in the project through co-production, and Power The Fight have also delivered a range of training to SLAM teams.

Training

Power The Fight trained a range of organisations in 2023, with notable partnerships including the London Borough of Newham, Cardiff Council, London Youth, the Youth Justice Centre Improvement Partnership, Barnados, the Premier League, McDonalds and Wandsworth & Richmond Council. In total Power The Fight trained 600 professionals across 20 organisations and projects in 2023.

Family and Community Support

In 2023 Power the Fight continued to support those directly impacted by knife crime, primarily through family support grants. We supported 7 families in this way in 2023. Power The Fight also supported Braves grassroots sports club for young people at heightened risk of violence and exploitation with a donation of £3000 towards their activities in 2023.

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POWER THE FIGHT

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Advocating For Change

In 2023 Power The Fight continued to advocate for wider societal and cultural change through our wealth of relationships across local and central Government, church denominations and youth service providers, including Church of England Dioceses, MPs and the Metropolitan Police. Power The Fight continues to sit on the Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit offering strategic advice on how best to reduce violence in London.

Following the successful round table for church leaders at the House of Lords in January 2023, Power The Fight launched a church leaders network that now meets quarterly online. This is attended by up to 10 leaders at a time and provides space for learning about violence that affects young people, sharing of best practice in a church context and awareness raising.

Volunteers, in the form of its Advisory Group and its Trustees, provide considerable support for Power The Fight's activities. The charity could not operate so effectively without their time and input.

In planning the activities the Trustees have applied the guidance on public benefit issued by the Charity Commission. Structure, Governance and Management Responsibility for setting policy and for determining the parameters within which the charity should operate rests with the trustees, who meet regularly to monitor the activities of the charity. Responsibility for the day-to-day operation of the charity has been delegated to an operational management team led by the CEO.

New trustees are recruited and appointed by the existing trustees, and since January 2023 one new Trustee has been appointed.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Financial position

During the year income was £856,184 (2022 £978,486), and expenditure £853,866 (2022 £682,375). As a result, the charity's funds held increased by around £3,000; some restricted and some designated for specific future needs (see Note 17 to the accounts for details).

We are grateful to all the organisations that donated time and resources to help develop Power the Fight during 2023. These have included the Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit, Durham University, Comic Relief, the Esmee Fairburn Foundation, the Lewisham National Community Infrastructure Levy Fund, Johnson and Johnson, the Bernard Lewis Family Charitable Trust, the 54:2 Foundation, Mission 44, the Benefact Trust, the Garfield Weston Foundation, HSBC, Natwest, the Thirty Percy Foundation, the Paul Hamlyn Foundation, the BA Better World Community Fund, the Tim Lewis Trust, CAF America, Charter Schools Educational Trust, the Lightbulb Trust, the Forbes Family Group, Cumberland Lodge and BBC Children in Need.

The Trustees also recognise the amazing value of general gift support amounting to over £132,000 in 2023 from individuals (53% by value), churches (15% by value) and local businesses and others (32% by value). We would like to thank all who give to support the work of Power the Fight; whether with large amounts or small. We recognise that even relatively small amounts of support is often at significant cost to those giving and these general gifts enable the charity to build well on a base that enables us to achieve more and more quickly than we would otherwise. This support from local communities in London and beyond means a great deal to us.

Management and HR consultants and professional fundraisers have also donated time without charge as part of their commitment to see the charity succeed in its vital work. Details are outlined in Note 3 to the accounts.

Reserves policy

Power The Fight continues to designate part of its reserves for general purpose grants for the strategic support of community groups, who we see playing a critical role in the sustainable reduction of violence affecting young people. £50,000 has been retained for this purpose.

The second designated part of Power The Fight's reserves is focused on research, with £20,000 designated over two years initially.

With the continued growth of the charity and its projects, the trustees continue to see that reserves are adequate to ensure sustainability of each project undertaken. The charity has a policy whereby general reserves should be held of at least 2 months of general fund expenditure (approximately £100,000 now based on 2023 expenditure) plus sufficient to ensure grant funded projects could be completed should there be any hiatus in funding and the charity could continue to operate should income and / or expenditure vary adversely. Part of that commitment to adequacy of finance is maintaining a designated "Sustainability fund" of £50,000; a total of £150,000.

At the year end, the charity had general fund net current assets of around £240,000 (equivalent to around 10 months of general fund expenditure) and in addition the 'Sustainability fund' held £50,000 of cash balances. The charity is complying with its reserves policy.

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POWER THE FIGHT

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

FUTURE PLANS

Power The Fight seeks to end violence affecting young people. We are doing this through three clear goals:

  1. No family or young person impacted by violence affecting young people feels alone.

  2. Services for young people, families and the wider community are culturally sensitive and inclusive.

  3. The voices of communities impacted by violence affecting young people are at the centre of policy and programme change.

In the coming three years Power the Fight is working to roll out the "TIP" model in a number of boroughs across London. Power The Fight expects to be part of significant development of thinking in this area, with the aim of providing culturally sensitive therapeutic services to students, parents / guardians and teachers, and developing an evidence-based model which addresses ongoing poor mental health amongst vulnerable young people, in order to reduce rates of violence affecting young people.

It is our intention that this model can be scaled up and adapted for implementation across London and potentially across the UK.

Power the Fight also intends to increase the number of people who access our specialist training through our provision of webinars, online conferences and in-person events.

We intend to increase our community engagement, which will include but is not limited to reviewing and developing our social media strategy and continuing to deliver high-quality digital resources, and increase our engagement with Government bodies and networks of youth service providers through relationship building and advocacy.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust and constitutes an unincorporated charity.

Risk management

The charity is exposed to a range of risks. The Trustees refer to Power The Fight's Risk Management Policy to review risks relating to Governance (including strategic and leadership), Operations, Finance, Legal and Regulatory Compliance and External events. When risks are identified, these are assessed and appropriate mitigating actions are taken to minimise or remove risk as far as possible.

The primary risk faced by Power The Fight is the uncertainty of long-term funding, particularly unrestricted funding. It is acknowledged that institutional funding priorities shift and change, often in line with government policies, and Power The Fight works hard to secure a diverse range of income to mitigate against these shifts.

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Charity number

1181143

Principal address

c/o Market Peckham Ltd 133A Rye Lane London SE15 4BQ

Trustees

S H Matthews A N Peterkin (appointed 28.2.23) T Makoni C H L Millar E G Christou P Gray B C W Lindsay T T Newman M Stickland Mr W Dalziel (appointed 30.1.24)

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POWER THE FIGHT

REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

Independent Examiner

Lisa Wilson FCA Rothmans LLP Chartered Accountants Chilworth Point 1 Chilworth Road Southampton SO16 7JQ

Bankers

Barclays 1 Churchill Place London E14 5HP

CAF Bank Ltd 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES' RESPONSIBILITIES

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed 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 incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period. In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to 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. 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.

25 October 2024

Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:

........................................................................ Mr W Dalziel - Trustee

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF POWER THE FIGHT

Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Power the Fight

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Power the Fight (the Trust) for the year ended 31 December 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

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

I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under Section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since your charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a listed body. I can confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I 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:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by Section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

  2. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.

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 accounts to be reached.

Lisa Wilson FCA

Rothmans LLP Chartered Accountants Chilworth Point 1 Chilworth Road Southampton SO16 7JQ

Date: .............................................25 October 2024

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POWER THE FIGHT

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
277,734
Charitable activities
5
Training and Welfare
153,107
Cumberland Lodge
-
Other trading activities
3
3,245
Investment income
4
9,515
Total
443,601
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
6
19,969
Charitable activities
7
Therapeutic Intervention for Peace
292,112
Training and Welfare
66,129
Direct support
26,755
Cumberland Lodge
11,347
Total
416,312
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
27,289
Transfers between funds
18
(5,502)
Net movement in funds
21,787
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
380,218
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
402,005		 Restricted
funds
£
316,711
79,938
15,934
-
-
412,583
-
365,546
31,118
5,686
35,204
437,554
(24,971)
5,502
(19,469)
142,470
123,001		 2023
Total
funds
£
594,445
233,045
15,934
3,245
9,515
856,184
19,969
657,658
97,247
32,441
46,551
853,866
2,318
-
2,318
522,688
525,006		 2022
Total
funds
£
763,565
207,046
-
6,696
1,179
978,486
41,247
471,695
152,756
16,677
-
682,375
296,111
-
296,111
226,577
522,688

The notes form part of these financial statements

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POWER THE FIGHT

BALANCE SHEET 31 DECEMBER 2023

Unrestricted
funds
Notes
£
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
14
3,853
Debtors
15
45,203
Cash at bank
398,398
447,454
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
16
(45,449)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
402,005
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
402,005
NET ASSETS
402,005
FUNDS
18
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 Restricted
funds
£
-
-
148,001
148,001
(25,000)
123,001
123,001
123,001		 2023
Total
funds
£
3,853
45,203
546,399
595,455
(70,449)
525,006
525,006
525,006
402,005
123,001
525,006		 2022
Total
funds
£
-
18,319
602,762
621,081
(98,393)
522,688
522,688
522,688
380,218
142,470
522,688

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by: 25 October 2024

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The notes form part of these financial statements

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POWER THE FIGHT

CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Notes
Cash flows from operating activities
Cash generated from operations
1
Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities
Cash flows from investing activities
Interest received
Net cash provided by investing activities
Change in cash and cash equivalents in
the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the
beginning of the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of
the reporting period		 2023
£
(65,878)
(65,878)
9,515
9,515
(56,363)
602,762
546,399		 2022
£
370,074
370,074
1,179
1,179
371,253
231,509
602,762

The notes form part of these financial statements

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POWER THE FIGHT

NOTES TO THE CASH FLOW STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net income for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial
Activities)
Adjustments for:
Interest received
Increase in stocks
Increase in debtors
(Decrease)/increase in creditors
Net cash (used in)/provided by operations		 2023
£
2,318
(9,515)
(3,853)
(26,884)
(27,944)
(65,878)		 2022
£
296,111
(1,179)
-
(18,148)
93,290
370,074

2. ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS

Net cash At 1.1.23
Cash flow
At 31.12.23
£
£
£
Cash at bank 602,762
(56,363)
546,399
602,762
(56,363)
546,399
Total 602,762
(56,363)
546,399

The notes form part of these financial statements

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POWER THE FIGHT

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

BASIS OF PREPARING THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

The financial statements of the charity, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.

The Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 (the '2008 Regulations') requires charities to prepare their accounts in accordance with 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice effective from 1 April 2005 'but this accounting standard has since been withdrawn and has been replaced by the Charities SORP mentioned in the preceding paragraph. The charity has prepared these financial statements in accordance with the new Charities SORP; this departure from the 2008 Regulations is believed to be necessary for these financial statements to give a 'true and fair view'.

GOING CONCERN

The trustees have assessed whether the use of the going concern basis is appropriate and have considered possible events or conditions that might cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees have made this assessment for a period of at least one year from the date of approval of the financial statements. In particular the trustees have considered the charity's forecasts and projections and the possible implications should projected income and / or expenditure vary unexpectedly. The trustees have concluded that there is a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue to operate for the foreseeable future. The charity therefore continues to adopt the going concern basis in preparing its financial statements.

INCOME

Income including investment income is recognised in the period in which the charity becomes entitled to receipt, the amount receivable can be measured with reasonable certainty, and receipt is probable. For the most part, income is generally recognised when it is received. Income is only deferred when the charity has to fulfil conditions before becoming entitled to it or where the donor has specified that the income is to be expended in a future period.

Income from donations and legacies includes:

The charity relies on volunteers to carry out many of its activities. However, in accordance with the SORP, the value of these services has not been included in these financial statements as they cannot be reliably measured.

When donated goods, services and facilities are distributed or consumed, an expense in respect of those items is included in the Statement of Financial Activities. At the year end any goods that have not been distributed or consumed are recognised as stock; donated fixed assets are capitalised.

Income from charitable activities represents income receivable from goods, services and facilities supplied in furtherance of the charity's charitable objects. It includes income from advice and training and other events and courses given to educate and empower communities, statutory bodies and others.

Grants, including grants for the purchase of fixed assets and government grants, are recognised in full in the statement of financial activities in the year in which they are receivable unless they are subject to specified future performance-related conditions in which case they are recognised in income only when the performance-related conditions are met.

EXPENDITURE

Expenditure, including irrecoverable VAT, is recognised when it is incurred or, if earlier, when a legal or constructive obligation for a payment arises provided that it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.

Expenditure on raising funds comprises the costs incurred on commercial trading activities and fundraising.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued

EXPENDITURE

Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are apportioned directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on the basis of percentage of income.

Governance costs, which are included in expenditure on charitable activities but are identified separately in the notes to the accounts, includes costs associated with the independent examination of the financial statements, compliance with constitutional and statutory requirements and any other expenditure incurred on the strategic management of the charity.

The charity makes grants to other institutions and individuals to further its charitable objectives. Grants payable are recognised as constructive obligations arise, which is generally when the charity expresses a commitment to the recipient that can be measured reliably and then only to the extent that any conditions associated with the grant are outside of the control of the charity.

STOCKS

Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowance for obsolete and slow moving items.

TAXATION

The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities.

FUND ACCOUNTING

General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity. Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the trustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds are donations which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors; they include donations received from appeals for specific activities or projects.

HIRE PURCHASE AND LEASING COMMITMENTS

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

PENSION COSTS AND OTHER POST-RETIREMENT BENEFITS

The charity operates defined contribution pension schemes for its employees. Obligations for contributions to these schemes are recognised as an expense when the liability arises. The assets of these schemes are held separately from those of the charity in independently administered funds.

2.

DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations
Grants
Donated services and facilities
Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:
Government grants
Other grants receivable		 2023
£
154,054
425,578
14,813
594,445
2023
£
34,002
391,576
425,578		 2022
£
318,856
440,209
4,500
763,565
2022
£
97,120
343,089
440,209

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

3. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES

Fundraising events
Shop income
4.
INVESTMENT INCOME
Deposit account interest
5.
INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Activity
Training
Training and Welfare
Welfare services
Training and Welfare
Training
Cumberland Lodge
6.
RAISING FUNDS
RAISING DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Events
Contractors
Advertising and marketing
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
Purchases
Closing stock
Aggregate amounts
7.
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS
Direct
Costs
£
Therapeutic Intervention for Peace
534,523
Training and Welfare
49,889
Direct support
18,720
Cumberland Lodge
37,080
640,212		 Grant
funding of
activities
(see note
8)
£
-
-
4,250
-
4,250		 2023
£
2,160
1,085
3,245
2023
£
9,515
2023
£
193,467
39,578
15,934
248,979
2023
£
13,497
7,400
-
20,897
2023
£
2,925
(3,853)
(928)
19,969
Support
costs (see
note 9)
£
123,135
47,358
9,471
9,471
189,435		 2022
£
2,100
4,596
6,696
2022
£
1,179
2022
£
199,630
7,416
-
207,046
2022
£
20,687
-
12,900
33,587
2022
£
7,660
-
7,660
41,247
Totals
£
657,658
97,247
32,441
46,551
833,897

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8. GRANTS PAYABLE

Direct support
The total grants paid to institutions during the year was as follows:
Grants for the relief of hardship		 2023
£
4,250
2023
£
-		 2022
£
12,369
2022
£
2,000

9. SUPPORT COSTS

Management
£
Therapeutic Intervention for Peace
119,999
Training and Welfare
46,152
Direct support
9,230
Cumberland Lodge
9,230
184,611		 Governance
Finance
costs
£
£
536
2,600
206
1,000
41
200
41
200
824
4,000		 Totals
£
123,135
47,358
9,471
9,471
189,435
Activity Basis of allocation
Management These costs are allocated as described below.
Finance These costs are allocated as described below.
Governance costs These costs are allocated as described below.
Charitable activity Split
Therapeutic Intervention for Peace 65%
Training and welfare 25%
Direct support 5%
Cumberland 5%

Support costs, included in the above, are as follows:

Therapeutic
Intervention
for Peace
£
Other operating leases
50,135
Insurance
2,032
Telephone
3,985
Postage and stationery
872
Sundries
2,437
Staff training
3,386
Staff welfare
5,265
Advertising
7,610
Accountancy
23,613
Computer costs
6,807
Subscriptions
2,133
Entertaining
2,096
Professional fees
9,628
Bank charges
536
Auditors' remuneration
-
Independent examination
2,600
123,135		 Training
and
Welfare
£
19,283
781
1,532
335
937
1,303
2,025
2,927
9,082
2,618
820
806
3,703
206
-
1,000
47,358		 Direct
support
£
3,857
156
306
67
187
261
405
585
1,816
524
164
161
741
41
-
200
9,471

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9. SUPPORT COSTS - continued

Cumberland
Lodge
£
Other operating leases
3,857
Insurance
156
Telephone
306
Postage and stationery
67
Sundries
187
Staff training
261
Staff welfare
405
Advertising
585
Accountancy
1,816
Computer costs
524
Subscriptions
164
Entertaining
161
Professional fees
741
Bank charges
41
Auditors' remuneration
-
Independent examination
200
9,471
10.
AUDITORS' REMUNERATION
Fees payable to the charity's auditors for the audit of the charity's financial
statements		 2023
Total
activities
£
77,132
3,125
6,129
1,341
3,748
5,211
8,100
11,707
36,327
10,473
3,281
3,224
14,813
824
-
4,000
189,435
2023
£
-		 2022
Total
activities
£
51,471
2,421
6,032
1,121
1,226
3,935
8,467
12,341
4,952
19,494
4,762
2,610
12,211
-
5,700
-
136,743
2022
£
5,700

During 2023, an amount of £4,000 has been incurred in respect of the independent examination, and a further £1,500 is due to the independent examiners in respect of accountancy services.

11. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS

There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the year ended 31 December 2022.

B Lindsay served as CEO and received payments of £72,355 for serving in that capacity, not for serving as a trustee; these payments are permitted by the charity's governing document.

TRUSTEES' EXPENSES

There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 December 2023 nor for the year ended 31 December 2022.

12. STAFF COSTS

Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs		 2023
£
425,998
37,570
23,455
487,023		 2022
£
289,359
26,936
13,617
329,912
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
2023 2022
Employees 13 9

The number of employees whose total employee benefits excluding pension contributions earning over £60,000, classified within bands of £10,000 is as follows:

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12. STAFF COSTS - continued

2023
£70,000 - £79,999
1
13.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
£
£
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
323,357
440,208
Charitable activities
Training and Welfare
207,046
-
Other trading activities
6,696
-
Investment income
1,179
-
Total
538,278
440,208
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
41,247
-
Charitable activities
Therapeutic Intervention for Peace
111,394
360,301
Training and Welfare
152,756
-
Direct support
13,385
3,292
Total
318,782
363,593
NET INCOME
219,496
76,615
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
160,723
65,854
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
380,219
142,469
14.
STOCKS
2023
£
Stocks
3,853
15.
DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2023
£
Trade debtors
17,338
Other debtors
16,278
Prepayments
11,587
45,203		 2023
1		 2023
1		 2022
1
Restricted
funds
£
440,208
-
-
-
440,208
-
360,301
-
3,292
363,593
76,615
65,854
142,469
2023
£
3,853
2023
£
17,338
16,278
11,587
45,203		 Total
funds
£
763,565
207,046
6,696
1,179
978,486
41,247
471,695
152,756
16,677
682,375
296,111
226,577
522,688
2022
£
-
2022
£
11,123
5,160
2,036
18,319

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16. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

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17. LEASING AGREEMENTS

Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:

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|||| |---|---|---| |2023|2022| |£|£| |Within one year|13,500|13,500|

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During the year the charity was charged £73,780 (2022: £51,400) for its office operating hire.

18. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS

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|||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |Net|Transfers| |movement|between|At| |At 1.1.23|in funds|funds|31.12.23| |£|£|£|£| |Unrestricted funds| |General fund|108,254|6,710|126,168|241,132| |-|-| |Sustainability fund|50,000|50,000| |-|-| |Community Development fund|50,000|50,000| |Research fund|20,000|-|-|20,000| |Garfield Weston fund|23,500|-|(23,500)|-| |-|-| |Nat West grant fund|25,000|(25,000)| |House of Lords fund|82,900|4,706|(87,606)|-| |-|-| |Training retention fund|20,564|(20,564)| |-|-| |Training fund|40,873|40,873| |380,218|27,289|(5,502)|402,005| |Restricted funds| |Core administration fund|18,750|(18,747)|-|3| |-|-| |Mayer of London MOPAC fund|11,916|(11,916)| |Comic Relief fund|16,004|246|-|16,250| |Johnson & Johnson fund|-|5,344|-|5,344| |Lewisham NCIL|5,370|(10,833)|5,463|-| |-|-| |Bernard Lewis support funds|27,500|27,500| |Benefact Trust fund|15,000|(15,000)|-|-| |-| |Cumberland Lodge fund|44,000|(39,946)|4,054| |BBC Children in Need fund|3,930|24,824|-|28,754| |Slam|-|8,711|-|8,711| |Urban Mission School Community|-|(39)|39|-| |HSBC Podcast|-|6,760|-|6,760| |Mission 44|-|15,625|-|15,625| |Staff welfare|-|10,000|-|10,000| |142,470|(24,971)|5,502|123,001| |TOTAL FUNDS|522,688|2,318|-|525,006|

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18. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Nat West grant fund
House of Lords fund
Training fund
Restricted funds
Core administration fund
Mayer of London MOPAC fund
Comic Relief fund
Johnson & Johnson fund
Lewisham NCIL
Bernard Lewis support funds
Benefact Trust fund
Cumberland Lodge fund
BBC Children in Need fund
Slam
Urban Mission School Community
HSBC Podcast
Mission 44
The Charter Schools Educational Trust
Staff welfare
TOTAL FUNDS		 Incoming
resources
£
294,071
-
4,706
144,824
443,601
-
1
65,001
69,451
34,631
33,000
-
29,095
35,365
39,578
2,200
6,760
62,500
25,001
10,000
412,583
856,184		 Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(287,361)
6,710
(25,000)
(25,000)
-
4,706
(103,951)
40,873
(416,312)
27,289
(18,747)
(18,747)
(11,917)
(11,916)
(64,755)
246
(64,107)
5,344
(45,464)
(10,833)
(33,000)
-
(15,000)
(15,000)
(69,041)
(39,946)
(10,541)
24,824
(30,867)
8,711
(2,239)
(39)
-
6,760
(46,875)
15,625
(25,001)
-
-
10,000
(437,554)
(24,971)
(853,866)
2,318

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18. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparatives for movement in funds

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Sustainability fund
Community Development fund
Research fund
Garfield Weston fund
Nat West grant fund
House of Lords fund
Training retention fund
Restricted funds
Core administration fund
Mayer of London MOPAC fund
Comic Relief fund
Garfield Weston fund
Lewisham NCIL
Bernard Lewis support funds
Benefact Trust fund
Cumberland Lodge fund
BBC Children in Need fund
TOTAL FUNDS		 At 1.1.22
£
40,723
50,000
50,000
20,000
-
-
-
-
160,723
18,750
17,430
19,674
10,000
-
-
-
-
-
65,854
226,577		 Net
movement
in funds
£
47,753
-
(5,000)
(1,532)
23,500
25,000
82,900
46,874
219,495
-
(5,514)
(3,670)
(10,000)
5,370
27,500
15,000
44,000
3,930
76,616
296,111		 Transfers
between
funds
£
19,778
-
5,000
1,532
-
-
-
(26,310)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 At
31.12.22
£
108,254
50,000
50,000
20,000
23,500
25,000
82,900
20,564
380,218
18,750
11,916
16,004
-
5,370
27,500
15,000
44,000
3,930
142,470
522,688

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18. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued

Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

Unrestricted funds
General fund
Community Development fund
Research fund
Garfield Weston fund
Nat West grant fund
House of Lords fund
Training retention fund
Restricted funds
Core administration fund
Mayer of London MOPAC fund
Comic Relief fund
Garfield Weston fund
Anglia Rushkin fund
Johnson & Johnson fund
Lewisham NCIL
Bernard Lewis support funds
Benefact Trust fund
Cumberland Lodge fund
BBC Children in Need fund
Other restricted funds
TOTAL FUNDS		 Incoming
resources
£
205,748
-
-
25,000
25,000
82,900
199,630
538,278
25,000
97,120
64,999
-
1,624
62,455
60,000
40,000
20,000
44,000
3,930
21,080
440,208
978,486		 Resources
Movement
expended
in funds
£
£
(157,995)
47,753
(5,000)
(5,000)
(1,532)
(1,532)
(1,500)
23,500
-
25,000
-
82,900
(152,756)
46,874
(318,783)
219,495
(25,000)
-
(102,634)
(5,514)
(68,669)
(3,670)
(10,000)
(10,000)
(1,624)
-
(62,455)
-
(54,630)
5,370
(12,500)
27,500
(5,000)
15,000
-
44,000
-
3,930
(21,080)
-
(363,592)
76,616
(682,375)
296,111

Unrestricted funds

The designated Sustainability Fund is an unrestricted fund set aside to provide additional resources to ensure that the charity and its projects are sustainable in the event of a shortfall in agreed project and core funding.

The designated Community development fund is an unrestricted fund set aside to support the work of church, faith and other community groups in reducing youth violence.

The designated Research fund is an unrestricted fund set aside to enable research to be undertaken starting in 2022 on certain issues affecting the impact of serious youth violence.

The designated Training retention fund is an unrestricted fund retaining profits made from training to fund further charitable training in line with the financial policy set for this sector. During the year, it was determined that a separate designated fund was no longer required for these monies and the remaining balance of £20,564 was transferred to the general unrestricted fund.

The designated Esme Fairburn fund is an unrestricted fund set aside for funding of core staff to enable the effective operation of the charity. This balance was reallocated to the general fund as a prior year adjustment. There was no change to unrestricted reserves as a result of this.

The designated NatWest grant fund is an unrestricted fund set aside for funding a Clinical Psychologist to enable welfare work to be done in key areas.

The designated House of Lords fund is an unrestricted fund arising from gifts raised in order to achieve strategic change during 2023 and 2024. During the year, it was determined that a separate designated fund was no longer required for these monies and the remaining balance of £87,706 was transferred to the general unrestricted fund.

The designated Garfield Weston fund is an unrestricted fund to develop culturally sensitive programs and develop the work with Clinical Psychologists. During the year, it was determined that a separate designated fund was no longer required for these monies and the remaining balance of £23,500 was transferred to the general unrestricted fund.

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The designated Training fund is an unrestricted fund for the delivery of training.

Restricted funds

The Lewisham NCIL fund is a restricted fund grant for the development of TIP projects in Lewisham Borough. An amount was £5,463 was transferred to this fund to cover a shortfall in funds.

The Bernard Lewis support funds are restricted funds for the SLAM partnership and infrastructure support.

The Benefact Trust fund is a restricted fund to support the employment of new training staff.

The Cumberland Lodge fund are restricted funds to support a conference symposium to be held in 2023.

The Core Administration Fund is a restricted fund providing financial grants to support the charity's core administrative costs.

The Mayor of London MOPAC fund is a restricted fund grant financed by the Mayor of London's Violence Reduction Unit to establish a school's project for TIP ("Therapeutic Intervention for Peace") in Lewisham.

The Comic Relief fund is a restricted fund to support the development of TIP projects and development.

The BBC Children in Need fund is a restricted fund for the support of children focussed projects in 2023.

The Johnson and Johnson fund is a restricted fund grant to support projects involving community health and wellbeing.

The Urban Mission School Community fund is a restricted fund towards the delivery of the TIP project at an alternative provision centre in Lewisham. An amount of £39 was transferred to the fund to cover a small shortfall in funds.

The SLAM (South London and Maudsley) fund is a restricted fund grant to support extending the reach of therapeutic services.

The HSBC Podcast fund is a restricted fund grant to support the purchase of capital equipment.

The Mission 44 fund is a restricted fund grant to support inclusive learning environments for young people.

The Staff Welfare fund is a restricted fund grant to support staff wellbeing.

19. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

An amount of £3,000 (2022: £2,950) of unrestricted donations were received from Kings Church London, a charity with a common trustee.

An amount of £nil (2022: £18,750) of unrestricted donations were received from Fifty-Four Two, a charity with a common trustee.

E Christou, a Trustee, was paid £900 (2022: £1,440) for consultancy advice in respect of specific sector engagement, and not for being a Trustee, as permitted by the charity's governing document.

During the year, the charity commissioned research in the form of a PhD to be undertaken by B Lindsay, in conjunction with Durham University, into specific impacts of cultural competency on services provided to children. During the year £4,596 (2022: £1,532) was incurred in fees for this PhD research. An amount of £72,355 was paid to B Lindsay, in respect of his role as CEO of the charity.

No expenses were paid to trustees for whilst carrying out duties associated with being trustees; reimbursements for expenses incurred when acting as agent for the charity or incurred when undertaking employment duties not connected with serving as a trustee are not included in this disclosure.

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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations
Grants
Donated services and facilities
Other trading activities
Fundraising events
Shop income
Investment income
Deposit account interest
Charitable activities
Training
Welfare services
Total incoming resources
EXPENDITURE
Raising donations and legacies
Events
Contractors
Advertising and marketing
Other trading activities
Purchases
Closing stock
Charitable activities
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Postage and stationery
Sundries
Contractors
Travel
Research
Events
Grants to institutions
Grants to individuals
Support costs
Management
Other operating leases
Carried forward		 2023
£
154,054
425,578
14,813
594,445
2,160
1,085
3,245
9,515
209,401
39,578
248,979
856,184
13,497
7,400
-
20,897
2,925
(3,853)
(928)
425,998
37,570
23,455
2,061
1,654
101,918
6,299
3,064
38,193
-
4,250
644,462
77,132
77,132		 2022
£
318,856
440,209
4,500
763,565
2,100
4,596
6,696
1,179
199,630
7,416
207,046
978,486
20,687
-
12,900
33,587
7,660
-
7,660
289,359
26,936
13,617
-
11,955
150,149
-
-
-
2,000
10,369
504,385
51,471
51,471

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DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 DECEMBER 2023

Management
Brought forward
Insurance
Telephone
Postage and stationery
Sundries
Staff training
Staff welfare
Advertising
Accountancy
Computer costs
Subscriptions
Entertaining
Professional fees
Finance
Bank charges
Governance costs
Auditors' remuneration
Independent examination
Total resources expended
Net income		 2023
£
77,132
3,125
6,129
1,341
3,748
5,211
8,100
11,707
36,327
10,473
3,281
3,224
14,813
184,611
824
-
4,000
4,000
853,866
2,318		 2022
£
51,471
2,421
6,032
1,121
1,226
3,935
8,467
12,341
4,952
19,494
4,762
2,610
12,211
131,043
-
5,700
-
5,700
682,375
296,111

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