JOINING OLD AND YOUNG
Charity Registration No. 1182863
JOY (JOINING OLD AND YOUNG)
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024

JOY (JOINING OLD AND YOUNG)
CONTENTS
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Trustees, Report
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Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes to the financial statements
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JOY (JOINING OLD AND YOUNG)
TRusfEES' REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
Joywas constituted as a charitsble incorporated organisation (CIO) on 8 April 2019. The trustees present their
report and financial statements for the year ended 31 August 2024.
The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in Note I to the accounts
and comply with the chariWs Artides of Association and the Statement of Recornmended Practice.
°Accounting and Reportsng by Charities" (the "SORP").
Ob'ectlves and athftles
The charitrfs objectives are:
To run intergenerational programmes in which older people and young children communicate and
interactthrough recreation and educational activities for mutual and communal benefit;
To encourage Integration between diverse community groups by raising awareness of different
cultures;
Benefits for the Elderly: to reduce Isolation, promote well-being and purpose;
Benefits for the Children: to instil and promote respett, empathy and compassion for the elderly
with a view to enhancing family and community values;
To create self-sustaining, ongoing programmes for intergenerational groups to enhance relationships
and friendships between the elderly and the thildren;
To develop participants, social skills, confidence and self*steem of the young and the older
members of the community;
To traln indivlduals to facilitate JOY programmes and enhance their employability;
To further such other purposes whlch may be charitable as the trustees see fit from time to tlme; the
Trustees can identify new related charitable opportunltles that are charitable accordi ng to the Law
of England and Wales.
The trustees have paid due regard to guldance Issued try the Charlty Commission on public beneflt in deciding
what activSties the charity should undertake.

Achievements and rforman
Lifetime Stories Projett.
The Lifetime Stories Project has managed to secure a grant from the Borough of Barnet. We took the project
into 2 schools reaching 60 pupils and 60 adults. This was very successful with wonderful feedback.
Lifetime Stories is a programme designed to connect younger people to the older generation through
storytellin& active listening and intergenerational activities. Beginning with a true storytelling workshop and
moving through active listening and reminiscing techniques, story-rnappin& interview design; the project
seeks to develop the employability and life skills of younger people. Thls is achieved through a deepening of
young people's connection to thelr own family histories.
Each child will participate in two days (4hours) of storytelling workshops.
Every student then becomes a 'story explorerf setting out on a 'stOry-discoverin¢ voyage through their
chosen person's life through sharing photos, videos, meaningful objects and songs. This creates a closer
connection to someone from an older generation, improving communication and listening skills.
The final Intergenerational session brings together their Chosen Person and an object representing a story
they discovered, back to the school or centre. Togetherthey will create a piece of art with a written story
attached.
Joy has restarted the JOY Programme on a Joint site once a month. The people who attend thoroughly enjoy
the Interattion between the generations and look forward to coming again. We receive very positive feedback
and have been asked to contlnue this programme in the next sclK)ol year.
Flnanclal revlew
The total Income for the year ended 31 August 2024 amounted to £5632 (2022: £793). Total expenditure
amounted to £2808 (2022: £1544).
Reserves
As of 31 August 2024, JOY'S net reserves amounted to £7837 (2022: £5013}. These funds are suffiaent to
cover any ongoing expenses.
Plans for fvture perfods
JOY will continue to embark on community projects in order to maintain the connection between the old and
young.
Joywill continue to expand on the'LifeTimeStories' inorderto deliverto moreschools and falth cornmunities.
We will apply for grants to enable us to offer this Project to the schools who cannot afford to pay for this.
In order to expand this project we will be developing a training programme for facilitators and teachers as an
added value to the curriculum.

Structure
Vernan￿ and mana
ement
Governing document
The charity is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) and governed by its constitution.
Trustees
The trustees are chosen on the basis of merit and their ability to make a contribLrtion to the charity in terms
of skills, knowledge and experience. None of the trustees have any beneficial interest in the company.
All trustees are provided wlth the charitr¢s governing document, the relevant guidance from the Charity
Commission on the role of the Trustees and the latest annual accounts and Trustees Annual Report.
Organlsational Structure
The Board of Trustees is responsible for ensuring that the charity fulfils its objectives. The Board reviews the
JOY'S strategic direction and the best use of available resources to meet its objectives. The Board normally
meets a mSnimum of twice a year or as requlred to ensure the strategic rnanagement of the charity.
Furthermore, JOY'S Founder, Jennlfer {Jenny) Kossew, is actively engaged in supporting the charivs day-to-
day activities. For completeness. Jenny is not a Trustee and has no decision-maklng powers over JOY.
Related Partles
None of JOY'S trustees have been pald any remuneration or received any other benefits from employment
with JOY or a related entity. In addition, no trustee expenses have been incurred by JOY in the year ended 31
Au8USt 2024.
During the year ended 31 Aug 2024, JOY entered into a number of transactions with Jenny Kossew. Jenny is
not a Trustee nor an employee of JOY and does not have decision-making powers over the charity. However,
the trustees have delegated the day-to-day management of JOY to Jenny. In partlcular, Jenny's role includes
sourclng new projects to ensure the contlnuity of JOY within the communlty. Outside of the pandemic, Jenny
also leads the JOY sesslons.
Jenny often volunteers her services to JOY, for example, she does not receive remuneration for the day-to-day
management of the charity.

Reference and Administrative Information
Name of Charity
Charity registration number
Princlpal address
Joining Old and Young (JOY)
1182863
25 Bushfield CreS￿nt
Edgware, Middlesex
HA8 8XG
Trustees
The trustees serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:
Mrs F Cohen
Mrs G Kendal
Mr I Cowan
Mrs M Mirvis
Mrs N Bharier
Mrs S Hubert
The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees
Ms Fenell
Date

JOY (JOINING OLD AND YOUNG)
srATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcrivrriES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST2024
. Unrestrictèd , Restricte(I ';
funds ,
funds '.
Total for
Total for
Year Ended ': Year Ended
31 AU￿24 .
31Au¢23 ,
Income from:
Donations and legacies
Income from charitable activities
Income from other trading
activities
739
5,632
5.632
739
Expendbture on:
Charitable activities
Raising funds
, Total resources expende(I
-j2:808j_
(1,544)
(1,544) ';
Net Income l (expendlture)__
Transfer
Reconclllatlon of funds
Total funds brou8ht forward
Total funds carrled forward
2.824 ;,
805
7,837
7,837
5013

JOY (JOINING OLD AND YOUNG)
BALANCE SHEEr
AS AT31 AUGusf2024
31 Au¢24 ';
31 AU￿23 ',
,' Current assèts
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
7.837
5,013 ',
Current Ilabllltles
Creditors
(-Oj
, NET ASSETS
', FUNDS OF THÈ CHARITY
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
. TOTAL CHARITY FUNDS
7,837 ,
5.013
The financi
its behalf
ents were approved on insert date and authorised for Issue by the Board of Trustees on
Mrs Fenella
Trustee
hen

JOY (JOINING OLD AND YOUNG)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGUST 2024
l. Accounting policies
1.1. Basis of accountlng
The financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with 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 (FRS102) (effettive l January 2019)
{Charities SORP (FRS102)). the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
{FRS102) and the Charities Act 2011.
JOY meets the definition of a public beneflt entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are Initially recognised
at hlstoric cost or transaction value unless otherwlse stated in the relevant account policy note(s).
1.2. Golng concem
The Trustees are of the view that the charity is a going concern for at least 12 months frorn the date of signing
the financial statements. Therefore, the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis.
1.3. Charitable fund5
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity.
Restricted funds are donations and grants whith the donor has specified are to be solely used for particular
areas of JOY'S work or for specific artlstic projects being undertaken by JOY. Any costs allocated to restricted
funds are directly attributable to the partlcular work or projects that the funds have been provlded for by the
donor.
1.4. Incomlng resources
All incoming resources are Included Sn the statement of finanaal artivities when JOY is entltled to the Income
and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
1.5. Donated goods, servkes and faclllties
Donated goods, services and facilities are recognised as income when the tharity has control over the item,
any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefit frorn the use
by the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. Where possible,
donated goods, services and facilities are valued based on what JOY would pay in the open market.

JOY (JOINING OLD AND YOUNG)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 31 AUGusf2024
l. Accountlng polldes
1.1. Basls of accounting
The financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with 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 (FRS102) (effettive l January 2019)
(Charities SORP (FRS102)), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
(FRS1021 and the Charities Act 2011.
JOY meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabllities are initially recognised
at historic cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant account pollcy note(s).
1.2. Golng concem
The Trustees are of the view that the charity is a going concern for at least 12 months from the date of signing
the financial statements. Therefore, the financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis.
1.3. Charltable funds
Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charlty.
Restricted funds are donations and grants whlth the donor has specified are to be solely used for partlcular
areas of JOY'S work or for specific artistlc projects being undertaken by JOY. Any costs allocated to restricted
funds are directly attributable to the particular work or projects that the funds have been provided for by the
donor.
1.4. Incomlng resources
All incomlng resources are included In the statement of finanaal activitles when JOY is entitled to the income
and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
1.5. Donated goods, services and facllltles
Donated goods, services and facilities are recognised as income when the charity has control over the item,
any conditions associated with the donated item have been met, the receipt of economic benefitfrom the use
by the charity of the item is probable and that economic benefit can be measured reliably. Where possible,
donated goods, services and facilities are valued based on whatJOY would pay in the open market.
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1.6. Expendlture
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or construrtive obligation committing the charity to the
expenditure, it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured
reliably. Expenditure is dassified under the following activity headings..
Expenditure on raising funds, comprising the costs of fundraising and their related support and
governance. and
Expenditure on tharitable attivities, comprising the costs associated with running JOY sessions and
other activities undertaken to further the purposes of the charity and their related 5UPPOrt and
governance costs.
2. Income from donat5ons and legacles
Unrestrirted ';
Funds
Year Ended
31 A_u¥24
Year Ended
31 Au¢23
Donations
Donated services
Grants
739
5,632
739
JOY greatly benefits from the involvement and support of its volunteers. In accordance with FRS102 and the
Charities SORP {FRS102), the economlc contribution of general volunteers is not recognised in the accounts.
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8. Debtors
31Au¢24 .
31 Au¢23 .
Amounts due wrthin one year
Tax recoverable under gift aid
9. Creditors
Amounts due wrthkn one year
Accounts payable
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