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TREE SHEPHERD TRUSTEES SOCIAL IMPACT REPORT 23-¥4 . J Shepherd

TABLE OF CONTENTS EXEcirrivE SUMMARY TRUSTEES OUR CLIENTS ABOUT US OUR SERVICES 10 PEOPLE 18 PECKHAM BUSINESS FORUM 16 CASE STUDIES 20 WOMEN IN ENTERPRISE 22 THANKS 23

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY Creating meaningful social value requires a collaborative approach that embraces change and effectively manages it. Tree Shepherd. a South-London-based organisation established in 2011, exemplifies this collaborative spirit by operating across London and working with various stakeholders to support entrepreneurs and small businesses. Tree Shepherd's primary focus is to provide training and support to equip entrepreneurs and small businesses with the necessary skills and resources in today's tech-enabled environment. Currently? we have two temporary coworking spaces. but our ambition is to scale up and secure permanent leases for coworking spaces. Additionally. we aim to expand our market offer to assist more businesses in testing and trading their products. SANDRA FERGUSON CEO of Tree Shepherd One of Tree Shepherd's notable projects has been their involvement in large-scale regeneration projects in London, such as Elephant Castle and Canada Water. We understand that small independent businesses require resources. time. and support to navigate the complex challenges they face, enabling them to focus on the survival and growth of their businesses. Tree Shepherd exists to provide these businesses with the necessary support and, in collaboration with councils, developers, and the business community. to find solutions that facilitate the continuity of retailers who contribute to vibrant communities. Tree Shepherd specifically works with predominantly female-owned and minority businesses, offering them training, space, and opportunities to thrive. With the ever-changing landscape in London over the next five years, Tree Shepherd aims to build upon existing work to create more inclusive and diverse local 1751 BUSINESSES ENGAGED WITH economies.

A WORD FROM OUR CHAIR Jonathan Clarke Chair of the Board of Trustees At Tree Shepherd, we are deeply committed to transfomiing the lives of individuals and fostering the growth of small independent businesses in four London boroughs: SouthwarK Lewisham, Camden, and Lambeth. As Chair of Tree Shepherd, l am delighted to introduce our latest Social Impact Repor¢ which highlights the remarkable work we do and the significant benefits our clients experience. Our vision at Tree Shepherd is to enrich local talent entrepreneurs, and small businesses, enabling them to actively engage in their local economy. We do this by focussing on helping the long-term unemployed and small businesses in regeneration areas by developing employability and entrepreneurial skills. We continuously implement strate&ies to address the challenges faced by startups and independent businesses, particularly in areas including skills gaps, business sustainability, and regeneration. Our community engagement and consultation strategies ensure that our services align with the needs and aspirations of local communities. By providing comprehensive business support and training programmes tailored to mar¥inalised groups, we empower them with essential skills for success. This report showcases our dedication to these principles and the profound impact we have made on the communities we serve. l am proud of our team's unwavering commitment to fostering economic and social well-bein& and I look forward to the continued growth and success of our clients. Thank you for your support and partnership in this journey. Warm regards. Jonathan Clart<e Chair, Tree Shepherd

Our Trustees Our Chair: Jonathan Clarke Lives in South East London, having moved to London from Northern Ireland over 30 years ago. He lives with his husband and cat. He works at a City Law Firm as Chief People Officer. He has led HR teams for the last 10 years and before that worked in the HR teams of various legal and consulting Firms. He is member of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development. Cynthia Mukiwa, MBA, is a Finance and Risk professional who works in the insurance industry and has held consulting roles in the professional services firms. She also actively leads and participates in social enterprise initiatives of African diaspora to drive positive social change and empowerment in Africa. Cynthia contributes as part of a community of business professionals who assist entrepreneurs and start-ups in structuring and developing their business ideas. yi Andrew Livingston is a portfolio finance director advising companies on developing management reporting systems. preparing for capital transactions, and enhancing forecasting capabilities. Over twenty-five years. accounting experience, both in the UK and overseas, of which the last twenty has been at director level. Sectors worked in include property. light and heavy manufacturing, construction and consulting. Andrew is a member of the Chartered Institute of Management Accountants. Simon Hall is a very experienced senior leader who's passionate about improving people's lives through better services, providing opportunity, creating and regenerating places and neighbourhoods. He has substantial project management and delivery experience and worked with a wide range of communities across a range of sectors and using a wide variety of methods. His specialties include creating opportunity and new business connections in community and urban regeneration, resident involvement and worklessness programmes. He's been involved in managing community facilities. and working with multiple partners including Local Strategic Partnerships, public and voluntary sector groups.

OUR CLIENTS Local independent business owners, in particular women led businesses and ethnic minority owned business. We are supporting them to grow or start their f. business. We offer: 1.AffordabLe workspace of various sizes and market stalls. 2. Business Support through key business support partnerships, i.e. mentoring, workshops, training, accesslsignposting to financiaL support.. 3.A voice in the regeneration of their locaL area. LOCAL INDEPENDENT BUSINESS OWNERS / ENTREPRENEURS DeveLopers l LandLords of various sizes, e.g. British Land, Berkley, GaLliard. We offer: ConsuLtancy l.e. relocation strategies. Opportunities to engage with locaL independent businesses and individuals. Helping to achieve social value outcomes. DEVELOPERS / LANDLORDS / LOCAL AUTHORITIES Supporting to create sustainable and diverse high street and town centres.

ABOUT TREE SHEPHERD VISION Our vision at Tree Shepherd is to enrich individuals, entrepreneurs and small businesses, to enable them to actively be engaged in their local economy by providing them with the tools to get involved, scale up or get started. MISSION Tree Shepherd is on a mission to equalise the playing field. by providing training. networking and mentoring within regeneration areas. We want to close the gap between incoming and existing communities by supporting local investment and spending leaving behind a legacy of enduring social value and community prosperity. HOW WE DO THIS 357 Create Pathways and Opportunities Providing Training and mentoring We build networks and communities Businesses engaged We provide Workspaces and Markets Work with Local Communities, Developers and Councils - we act as an intermediary to help everyone understand and respond to the unique challenges marginalised communities face.

OURVALUES Nurture ambition and recognise the potential of individuals Promote respect, diversity and inclusion Create dynamic and innovative ideas Collaborate with others to create Long-lasting partnerships Remain rooted in communities

BO STRATEGY Tree Shepherd delivers grassroots economic development support to socially and economically marginalised Communities in Lambeth, Southwark & Lewisham since 2011 (with charitable status awarded in 2019). Tree Shepherd works across four areas: Training, mentoring and networking for unemployed, low income, marginalised individuals and businesses Offering truly affordable workspace Consultancy to developers. landlords and councils Creating local business forums to instigate change 64 75 CUENTS IN OUR AFFORDABLE WORKSPACES BUSINESSES RECEIVED RELOCATION ADVICE

TRAINING, MENTORING AND NEfwoRKING TO ENTREPRENEURS AND BUSINESSES A barrier to business success is a lack of resources, not understanding the latest technologyltrends and access to external counsel or a support network. At Tree Shepherd, we offer free support to entrepreneurs and businesses to keep them up to date, aid upskilling and support longevity. ourses to date: start your own enterprise Lead Generation Another key service we offer is mentoring, where we match experienced business people with members of the Tree Shepherd family. In some cases this business mentoring includes life coaching, this is especially helpful for women who have to juggle personal responsibilities as well as business obligations. To help cultivate business we also put on networking sessions to support peer-to-peer services. How to start a market stall How to use social media How to pitch your business How to manage your money Women in Enterprise networking among others NICO owner of Little Sister Rocks ArrENDEES ON A'START YOUR OWN ENTERPRISE'COURSE IN THE LAST 12 MONTHS

OFFERS ACCESS TO AFFORDABLE MARKErs We believe that having access to a workspace supports productivityg it also helps our clients to create some work/life balance and connect with the business community which supports ambition and growth. Currently we host a monthly market at Surrey Quays shopping centre. on average we have 20 stallholders per month with 32 on the waiting list, 70% of stallholders are female and black- 31--, owned independent businesses and on average each market receives 1,467 visitors. What can market offer? The opportunity to have a stand in an area that is changing. This (Ives traders the opportunity to be PART of that change. Testing an idea I product Enga<ing with customers Networking Earning money Low risk advertising and developing a brand's image 70% 1,467 OF OUR STALLHOLDERS ARE FEMALE AND ARE BLACK OWNED INDEPENDENT BUSINESSES. VISTORS AThEND EACH TREE SHEPHERD MARKET 11

*Xli OGETHEK WETH I.VF wlth fundrdl in8 THRIVE it VA THRIVE Thrive is the second in our affordable workspaces. Based in SE16 we offer off ice spaces of varying sizes. meeting rooms and a training room designed for start-up businesses- or those who have established themselves and value the support that our service can offer. We currently have a variety of clients with 55 of them being female 41 BAME Our Servlc•s: Business mentoring sessions provided tailored advice. significantly contributing to member success. Workshops and events fostered collaboration and growth, showcasing Thrive's impact on the local economy and community. Our key objectives are to support, nurture and maintain a diverse local business base, improving the local economy through collaborative networks. and creating and increasing local employmenL workshops (73YoBAME) Market style events focusing on black-ied women owned businesses 12

GLOWS Everything we do at GLOWS is based on community, understanding and supporting individuals. We provide workspaces for people who don't have access to the more traditional shared spaces- givlng them the opportunlty to explore self employment, create networks with likeminded individuals and be part of a supportive community. GLOWS is a dynamic Space much loved by all our Members-one big huppy family-who support each other through the highs and lows of working life. Whether it's the wonderful peaceful welcoming atmosphere, the Éreat Makers space facilities or the talented and driven members themselves, GLOWS Just has somethlng that never fails to impress and inspire. A few of our highlights: GLOWS 'Open Studios, and organised a Show Case at Diverse Gifts for eight GLOWS Makers. SGlows has given me the space9 Opportunity and support that was otherwise una GLOWS Makers Showcase We received a very generous donation of Seven Sewing Machine for The National Training Academyg which means we can run Sewing Workshop for large Groups of People -including upcycling sessions for local residents . - Gl¢>w's member and artist 25 Members 13 BAME 18 Female GLOWS Tulse Hilli GreenLeaf Open Work Space

INDEPENDENT BUSINESS RELOCATION PROGRAMME Since 2017, Tree Shepherd has acted as a consultant to Southwark Council on the relocation strategy for Elephant & Castle, this offer has been extended across London and we now work with British Land at Canada Water. Galliard in Lewisham, Berkeley Homes in Peckham and Camden Council in Camden. Our experience in multiple regeneration areas has revealed that our innovative methods and engagement with at-risk local business communities have opened doors for collaboration with developers who might otherwise face considerable challenges in partnering with these groups. Our offer includes relocation plans, grant management. creating traders association/business forums, stakeholder engagement and retail design consultancy. CAMLEY STREET & LEEGATE Tree Shepherd was commissioned by Galliard, the developers of the Leegate shopping centre to deliver a comprehensive business support and relocation programme for businesses moving from the site to new premises. This initiative aimed to ensure a smooth transition and future growth for the businesses vacating the site on 1st October 2024. Tree Shepherd continues to provide one to one support in developing and implementing relocation and business growth plans for the numerous impacted businesses. Businesses engaged with who successfully secured alternative premises. 15 Remained within Lewisham Borough Ceased trading 14

CREATING LOCAL BUSINESS FORUMSTO INSTIGATE CHANGE Tree Shepherd believes in the power of collective voice at a grassroots level; it has created a traders association in Elephant & Castle and a Forum in Peckham to bring together businesses big and small to help influence the changing landscape. Local businesses that understand their community, are perfectly at place to revitalise the high street. We can leverage our current work to expand across London and the UK, ensuring businesses are protected during a redevelopment whilst simultaneously revitalising the high street. How this differs from more strategic and formal groups, is it is locaLly-led, steered and managed by independent and small operators. 15

PECKHAM BUSINESS FORUM INE5 August saw the launch of the Peckham Business Forum. This was possible through grant funding awarded by The High Street Challenge GLA funding via Mountview. To date we have: Established a functioning thriving committee. Produced a manifesto highlighting key changes required for small independent businesses within the Peckham area. Put in place training and business mentoring to support the growth and development of the forum. Southwark Council awarded further funding of £25k to continue the support of the Forum which in part supported the organisation of the PBF Winter Market. Moving forward The aim is to work with the committee to develop a sustainable plan for growth - Plans include: working closely with the council STown Centre, plans, Continuing our collaborative efforts with Berkeley Homes, Develop our connections with larger stores such as Primark who have recently joined the committee vThriHM BUSINESS PECKHAM SINESS HAM

Peckham Festive Market On December 7th 2024 despite many obstacles we hosted the inaugural Peckham Festive Market- and to say it was a success would be an understatement and not nearly do justice to the hard work, drive, determination and enthusiasm of our team. It was beyond inspiring to see our community come together despite the weather and create a magical and festival day. We had 40 traders plus the businesses along Rye lane offering the very best in food. gifts, artisanal treats, unique crafts and one-of-a-kind finds. The market was a collective effort, it truly did take a village to make it happen and we'd like to thank each and every one of the individuals who contributed to a day that was not only festive but put our traders front and centre . 40 Peckham * Festive Market SATURDAY 07 DECEMBER P=CKHAM L=VELS Traders PLUS the Rye Lane businesses Local Trader•ND RYE LANE Live Music * * 10AM-5PM Naughty Elves Wreath Makers Face Painters Food SpeciaLs 1000+ Individual visitors to the market

People PEOPLE ARE AT THE HEART OF EVERYTHING WE DO. ENTREPRENEURS ESTABLISHED BUSINESSES COUNCILS DEVELOPERS. OUR MAGIC LIES IN OUR ABILTY TO WORK ACROSS AND SUPPORT STAKEHOLDERS AT EVERY LEVEL ALWAYS ENSURING THAT WHAT WE DO IS CENTRED ON PEOPLE- BECAUSE SUPPORTING PEOPLE IS WHAT HELPS A COMMUNITY TO NOT ONLY GROW BUT TO THRIVE.

Project beneficiaries BAME 357 Female Businesses engaged with Peckham Festive Market Applicants Peckham festive market Traders Independent Business Relocation Canada Water Market Traders Glows Affordable Workspace Thrive Affordable Workspace 301 Female 244 BAME 19

Cherrelle is an ex-programme manager and Media Production graduate and took part in our Employ Yourself course hoping to gain some confidence and encouragement before taking the crucial first steps in building her own company for the very first time. Iryi In this case study we asked CherrelLe to telL us in her own words a bit more about her, her experiences that have brought her to Employ Yourself, what she's gained by attending the course, and of course her hopes for the future- Tree Shepherd client case study: Cherrelle Salmon "I found out about the project through a close friend of mine. I have a Degree in Media Production and have an extensive employment history. In January 2022 1 was working as a programme manager, but my passion for photography was caLling. I knew I had to make a drastic change before l Lost myself completely. I've always loved Listening to peopLe's stories. I'm passionate about portrait and street photography, as a picture can tell a thousand words, particularly where people are concerned. That was it! I thought, that's the answer to changing my life and taking myself on a whoLe new trajectory. Scared that I may be making a huge mistake, but knowing that I couldn't go back to that zone of comforting distress, I took a Leap of faith and jumped. I left that job a month Later. The barriers I faced before the project was that I was unsure if I had a good enough business idea and feelings of self-doubt. Worries that leaving my job to start this venture may be the wrong one. Imposter syndrome. My initial goals were to get a better understanding of how business works, develop a business plan and whether I had a viabLe business idea. The business course wus u chunce for me to see If l could really do It, to tuke the necessury steps to make changes in my life. no matter how uncomfortuble. I now have a better understanding of business and the ways in which my business is viable. Gaining the skilLs to be able to taLk about my business through the elevator pitch tasks, gaining a better understanding of who my target market is, what makes my business idea unique etc., has given me the knowLedge and the skiLls to take the next tangible steps on my journey." 20

A Success Story Tree Shepherd CANADlIvATER For the Canada Water development to work for everyone, a f lourishing local economy will be vital. Charity Tree Shepherd are on a mission to help entrepreneurs make this happen by establishing businesses to serve the community. Thrive, Tree Shepherd's affordable workspace located next to Tesco in Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, offers local businesspeople a place to call their base, along with advice and support to help their enterprises grow. Independent Personal Protection Advisor PhiLLippina Prempeh has lived in the area for more than a decade and worked for several years in the Surrey Quays branch of Halifax. "This is where the root of my desire to help people understand their personal banking options began., she says. "I'm a well-known face within the community." Having set up as a sole trader, she worked for a while out of an office in Barking, which she could afford but was out of her way. "I was driving through Surrey Quays and I saw a sign offering affordable workspace. I came down and spoke to Jamie-Lee f rom Tree Shepherd and it was all just seamless, a space was available and I took it. Now I'm back in the centre again where it all began, offering advice within the Thrive off ice space." You can read the f ulL interview with Phillippina here 21

Women in Enterprise Building on the tremendous work we started in 23124 with the Women in Enterprise high street recovery fund project, we continue to provide valuable training networking and market opportunities to female entrepreneurs. Being involved with this project has allowed us to see first hand the ripple effect that our support can have. By developing skills confidence and connections we aren't only having a positive impact on the lives of entrepreneurial women but also their families and their communities. We look forward to continuing with this valuable work. 13 women attended our National Women Entrepreneurship Day Workshop. Delivered 6 one-to-one bespoke business mentoring sessions. Held 5 market events, with 930/0 black-led, women-owned 87 Thanks to the Thriving High street Fund we were able to engage with and provide bespoke support to 87 female entrepreneurs helping htem forge connections and grow their confidence 93%_ Over the course of 5 market event we gave an opportunity t businesses o which 93% were Black led rii women owned.

ACKNOIIWLEDGEMENTS We want to thank the numerous people and organisations that have and continue to help us achieve our goals over the last 12 months. Our Clients All the Charitable organisations that we work with Creative Impact Club, Peckham Business Forum, Time and Talent, HATCH, Safer Business Network, The Greater London Authority, Edukit, UAL, Mountview, London Borough of Southwark, Trust for London, Market Team at Southwark Council, Local Economies team Southwark Council, Big Local Works, Surrey Quays Shopping Centre, East London Business Advice, Three Hands, BUD Training All of our trainers and business mentors British Land I Canada Water and their continuing support and especially for their wonderful Lead Generation data Camden Council FOR YOUR CONTINUED SUPPORT IN 23

Registered nurnb8r. 07847753 Charity number. 1184995 Troe Sh•pherd Ltd REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNT8 FOR ThE YEAR ENDED 3110312024 Pr•paY•d By: Accprof Ltd 59 Cantarbury Road North Hgrrow HA14PD

Tree Shepherd Ltd FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312024 TRUSTEES David Michael BROCKLEBANK Jonathan Samuel James CLARKE Simon John HALL Andrew James LIVINGSTON Cynthi8 Sophirfn8 MUKIWA REGISTERED OFFICE la Gre•nl•af Close Tuls¢ Hlll LDnd¢)n SW2 2HB COIAVANY NUMBER 07847753 CHARITY NUMBER 1184995 ACCOUNTANT8 A¢cprof Ltd 59 Cantefbury Road North Hsrrow HA14PD page 1

Tree Shepherd Ltd ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312024 CONTENTS P•Je Report Dfthe Trustses Independent ExamineV8 Statemenl st#twnent of Flnandal Advitles B91$n Sh••t 10 Notes to the Accounts 11 to15 O•tall8d Ststement of Finandal Actlvlbes 14 page 2

Tr•• Shophord Lid FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312024 TRUSTEES, REPORT The trustees present their report and a(t£sunts forthe year ended 3110312024 PRINCIPAL ACTIVITIES Trne Shepherd 18 g grar00t8 organlsation that 0rat8 in Soulhwark. Lewsham, Camden and Lambeth, helplng the long-temi unemployed, and smaw Independent business in regenerabon aa$ develop employability and entrapreneurial skills. Through smal group training, mentorship, and a¢Lxs5 to Tnaanwhila workspaces, we empuwer individuali promotè divèrsity, and cr8al8 8COThOrnIC lbeIng STrUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT The company Ino 078477531 w8¥ IncoOr91ed on 15th November 2011. In July 2018 it revised rts con8ti1utr.on and on the 21st August 2019 it w8$ fcsnnalty recognised as a tharitable company Ilrniled by guarantee111849951. The thatfties affalrs are govemed by tts Memorandum and Artides of Assoriation ¥thich alli)ws for any aCVrtIa8 covered by rt8 objcllv?s wthout re6tn'ctlon. In the event of the company boing woun¢J up the m8Kimum amount of each memberwlll eonMbut• 1$ £1. OUR VISION Our vision 81 Tr¢¢ Shepherd is lo enrich local talent, •ntrepren•urs and 8mall bu$in•$8e$, to enab thern to actFv•ly ba angag•d th•ir local economy by provkling thern With th? tool8 to gel involved, 6cole up or get started. ()JrV8Iu•8 1. Nurture ambltlon 8nd recogn18e8 the pot8ntl81 011ndfvU81y. 2. Promote reBpect. diver8ity, and Inthiion. 3. Cre•te dynamlc and Innovatlve e$. 4. Collabor8te with olhars to create long4a8llng partnersh1 5. Remain rooted in communrtie8 A8 a ch&dty our organ1Ba.0n conllnue to implement several strateg189 to Bddreas chaInge& faced by $tJrtLVg and independent busineB589, P8rb'cularty related to Skills gaps, bu5inesJ $yJlainability 8nd regeneration impact.. Our community 8ngBgement and con¥uttalon 8tr8ieGie8 en&ble adve engagemant wth loegl cornmunities, ensuring Bervices align Vth th•ir need8 and 8spirglion3. We continua to provlde comprehensive bu$iness support and trolning progrnmm8 lailored to th• ne5 ol mar9inallsad greup8, empgwering Ihern with essential 8kSlls for 9UCYS$. page 3

Tr•• Shepherd Ltd FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312024 TRUSTEES. REPORT THE SCALE AND NATURE OF VOLUNTARY ACTIVITY The voluntary 8Ctivrtles ol Tree Shepherd. parti¢ul8dy the provlsion of direot one-tfron8 business adv6c• and support through their voluntew bu$iness mentors, offer several benefits. First. rt allow3 Tr¢? Shepherd to extend their reach and help more entrepreneurs by18veraging the exparbse and kedge of their dedicated rnentors. These mentor8 generDusly volunteer their time 8nd sh8re their Inght8. providing valuable guidance to buddlng businesse$. Addrtion8lly, the volunteer hourn provided by partnershps suth as the Community limpact Hub ¥upports our sod81 Impact actiVTb'es ContrUte to the overall growlh and impact of Tree Shepherd. By co113borating with organisations Ihat Sha a commitment to 50dal impact, Tree Shepherd taps Into addrtional resourcea. ¢xperti58, and networks. Thls help$ cre8ts a more robust support system for entropreneurs, ultlrnat8ly increasing their chancel of $uttEss. Overell. Ihe voluntary gcbvits enale Tree Shepherd to enhance our irnpact on Ihe communSti88 w• sTh•. It domonstrates the power of eollaboration &nd the importBncé of giving back to support 80dal and economic development STRATEGIC REPORT See Appendix 1 fow fvll dall5( Tm• Shapherd Tru$teg$ Soaal Impad Report 20231241 Our CO 8Ctivities 8re providlng smalkgroup training. bu8ine8$ ¥upport 8nd mtrmornhlp and &c£e68 to an offord8ble workspa¢•. Our Vi5ign is of a worfd where everybody has the s•lf-beliel, too15, and neorf($ to 8Ctively p8rtirip?t¢ in their loc81 economy. We ha b•e4me a vilal community resouru and helped iooo+ marginalized people lo $18ri buslnessos. generfjbng 1200+ newjob8 In addition, w• h•lp the local communitie8 we work with to promote busines5¢5 and help them grow. Wt beIva by doing thls, we help people obt8ln long-term ?rnplcyment and Improve the diversity ol th• ar•a further. Th• strategic objectives ol Tree Sh?pherd are loc8ed on promob'ng urban regen•rAtlon, Mlleving poverty ond unernploym•nL advandng •dutIon, and Iralning, and providing techni1 aaslgtance and bu8ine8s advice to CW8t? troining and employment opportunitlés. Specifichlly, thelr objec¢lveB indude". Promoty'ng urban regenerÈtlon in the UK •nd intemallonally for the publlc benefft. Relievlnq p0rtY by supporting Inllauveg that Address eeonomlc hardshipB. Alleviab'ng unemployment by provk4lng ITaining. retralning, and •mployment opportunttiej, psrticularfy for unemployéd Indlviduals and th0 on low Incomes. Adv8nryng educ8tion and training te Ompower individuals wrth th• skllls needed for suthinable ernplOynl Providing lechnlcal assistance, businèss Bdvice, and con8utt8n¢y to help unemplDyod Indl¥Adua18 9et up their own bu881•# or 8upport ¢xi¥ting $odal entetprlse6 and bu$ine88es. Creating training and employment opportunit by offering favorabl? tem8 on wtsrksp8e8, bulldlng8, and land. page 4

Tvee Shepherd Ltd FOR The YEAR ENDED 3110312024 TRU5TEES' REPORT By pursuing these obj•#iv$, Tree Shepherd alms t¢ make a positive social impad in their ccfflmunil'es, empower indivkduals IhrDugh training 8nd employment, and contribute to urban regeneration effort& PROGRAMME OVERVIEW Women in Enterprisa Training.. Tree Sh•ph8rd ha¥ offered compr•henslve support to 71 female entrepreneurg, fooJ$lng pbladY on bl8d( and ethnlc mlnority women. This inrtiative Indudèd individual mentoring Ènd Iwe-coathing, workshops. and activit5 to enhanc¥ mental he)tth and overall wellbeing. Over 8 12-month periDd, the8e women were equipped wrth the nerA88ary tools to overcome thallonges. b?rne more SlIn[ and grow their bu61ne68es. Thrfving Hlgh Slreel Pecharn Business Forum IP8FI.' Working ¥Mth over 500 indtvidual mart(el traders and small independent businesses frem rnlnorrtized groups, Tree Shepherd e&tabli$hed a forum to offer bu8in8S8 BUPPOrt, including mentoring and ontèrpriso workshops. This fDrum is racognyzed by the community and key 8takeholders a8 a strategic platlorrn providing a voice l¢x startups and small bu¥lne68es affected by the $t of liwng. The inaugural PerJth8m Festive Mathel, supported by Tree Shepherd, Soulhw8rk Council, and th• Forurn, was a tmendouS succajs, dr8wing over 1000 vi8ltor8 and featurlThg 40+ independent Irad•rs. Plans are underway lo make this a regular, p088ibty seasonal, event. Relocali¢)n Progr8mme & BUeSS Support.. Tree Sh6ph•rd 18 aidin9 61 vnall independont buslfiew¥ Im¢ by relocatlon due to regen•ration effort8. Th? Support provlded alms to en8ure the continuity of th•88 busine8Be$, induding the employment of thelr staff. Affordable kleanwhile Worf(spBce$.' Tree Shepherd offers afford#ble wolK$p8c•$ in Soulhwatk and Larnbeth, fosl¢rlng a SUPPDrtSve environment for $lartup micro4Ju8ine88•s. These ipaceB enable Indlvldual8 to apply the knoledge gained from anlarprlae tratning workBhops and menlorlng 8UPPOrt, fo¢xJ8ing on developlng soll-ernployment and enlrepreneurisl skS118. Southwoth High Street Recovery Fund.. SecAJrfng a grant, Tr•e Shephtsrd organlsod Dvgr 12 monthly maTketw8tyle events targèttng black and women-owned buslne85e$ in C8n8d8 Water. These ovènts Sim to encourage the communlty to relurn to the high Jtroet, offedng partiupants g#eB8 to bu8ine8s m•ntorlng support and enterprige trgining to build Iheir entrepreneurial 8kills. Imp8d Summ8ry.' Through th•8• InilBtiveo, Tree Shepherd h•8 signlfi¢anUy irnpacted marginalized indlvldu811, communilej, and bu61ne888s. By equipping people wSlh e69enth.gl akllls, sUPPOrting 8t&rtups. and fostering community collaboration, Tree Shepherd ha$ contributed lo local economie growth, inveaged 11)b opportunitie5, and promoted diversity gnd induslon. Our continuous efforts empower individuBlJ, ¢wating a more ecnomICalY and io&ally Te8111ent cclnmunity. RISK MANAGEMENT A Governance Rewew ha8 recandy been completed .The bo4rd of trustees, 88 adVId by the CEO 8nd executive team. 8r• r88ponslble for m8n8glng the rlsk8 fat•d by the charity. Risks arè Idenufied and 0$8e$sed wlhin a risk matnx. Thi8 18 reviewed annu8lly, Jnd mitigatienÈ and control• are e8t8bli8hed. page 5

Tr¢¢ Shepherd Lld FOR The YEAR ENDEO 3110312024 TRUSTEES, REPORT FINANCIAL REVIEW The total income received during the year wa8 £240,580.00 and th? tolal w¢ndlture for the y¢ai w89 £239,022.00. The totsl fijnds available 88 at 3110312024 was £106,415.00. RESEWIES POUCY The charty Bim8 to l•vd5 of unrestrtcted reserves ol at188st 3 mtyth3 operatsno expen8•$. It 18 not the intention of t Tru3tee8 to accumulate roseN68 and the Trustees seek to apply 811 fijndg Èbova Ihè r•qulr•d lèvol In aeeordaneè th th• tharity's stated obJ'ectiveB. The report wa8 prepared In accorden wfth the Speclal pro850nS wlthln Psrt 15 ollho Compani88 Act 20C6. Th eport VA8 a roved b the ard ol Tru8tee8 on 2810112025 Ihan Cl•rk pag• 6

Tree Shophard Ltd INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312024 INDEPENDENT EK4MINeR'S RepoRT TO THE TRUSTEES OF TREE 8HEPHERD LTD I report on the accounts of th• compAny forthe y?ar ended 3110312024 , RESPECTIVE RESPON818ILITIE8 OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER The trustees (who a also the direGtors of th¢ Cornpany for the purposes ol o)mp8ny lawl are re8ponsible for the preparatlon of the aceounts. The trustees consider Ihat an audit is not required for this yeaT under section 144121 of the Charities Acl 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examinatlon Is needed. l am quo1Sfied to undertake the examinatlon by bdna a qusllfted mernber of The Instltut8 DI Financi81 A¢count8nt8. Having satisfied rnysell that tho charrty Is not sublgct to an audit under company law and 18 eligiblo lor Ind•p•nd•nt oxamination, It I my respon8ibilrty to.. - eyamine the Kcount8 und•r s•clon 145 of th? 2011 A¢. follow the procdures lald in the qenerAI Directson8 given by the Chadty Comml$$lon und?r s•dion 14515llbl of the 2011 AGI,. 8nd - 3tate whethw partleular mattern hsve come to my 8ttention. 8ASIS OF INOEPENDENT EXAMINERS STATEMENT My examinalion W98 carried out in accordance wth gonèral 01ctIon8 given by the Charity Commlssion. An exarnlnation Indud•s review of th• accounkn'ng r•c*rd6 kept by the tharily ancl a comparison of Ihe accoun18 presented wlh thos• rordS.11 also includes consider8tlon ol any unusual iterns or diselosures in the 8¢counts. and 8eeking explanations Irom you as tmstees concemin9 8ny such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provmle all the evidence th8t would be required in 8n 8udrt. and consequenlly no opinion is given as te wheth•r the aecounts Prent J 'true and fair vithv, and th• r•pon 19 Ilmrt•d te Iho88 matt•r5 8•t out In the

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER8 STATEMENT I have compkryled my •x8mlnal¢n. I confinD that no material matters have comé to my attentlon lch gw88 me cause to believe that.. accounting r•¢ord$ w¢M nol kgp¢ in aCrdanCe with section 386 of th• CompBni88 Ad 2006,. or th• accounts do not accord wilh 8uth reeord8", or th• accounlg do not comply wlth relevant acccullting requir8ment8 und8r sectlon 396 of the Compan* Act 2006 othèr than any requlrèrn¢nt that the accounts give 8 true and lair viowwhieh is not 8 mattar considered 0$ part of an independent examination., or the arUThts have nol been ppor8d In 8ceordance wth the Charltie8 SORP IFRS1021 pogo 7

Trn• Shopherd Ltd INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'8 STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312024 Dots.. 2910112025 Acr01 Ltd 59 Canterbury Rogd North Hamjw HA14PD 0¥8

Tree Shepherd Ltd Ststsmont ol Flnanclal Actlvltle8 for the yejrended 3110312024 2024 2023 Unr•Jtrlctsd R•$trlcted lund fund• Total Total Income Incorne frorn generated fund8 Inrne trom ch8rilabkn gctlvhie8 Total In¢om• and •ndowm•nts Expono Costs of generaltiig fvnd8 EKpendilure on Rais¢d funds Expenditure on Charitabk athltles Totsl Exptrn••¥ Nèt galn8 on Inv•thi•nts N•t Incom• 240,580 240,580 240,580 189,466 240.S80 189,466 35,522 203,500 239,022 33,522 17,897 203,500 110,808 239.022 788, 705 1.068 1.568 781 G*ln¥lllo•¥vl on rgvolu¥ll•n ¢)f fixod •••••t• N•t M0ment In fvnd•'. Net Income forthe y••r Totsl funds brought loryrd N•t fund• cith•d foprt•rd 1,668 104,857 106,416 1.058 T61 104,857 t04,098 106,416 104,857 Thi8 statement of finandal actlvlues Includes aN g8in8 and losses rawgnlud In th• y•8r. All Income and expenditurn dariva from continuin9 odivrties page 9

Ttte Shepherd Ltd BALANCE SHEET AT 31A1312024 2024 2023 Nots• FIXED ASSETS Tangble assets 932 1,242 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors18mounts falling dug Vrfithin on8 yearl Cash at bank and in hand 79,673 145,425 225,098 119615 46,768 170,179 216,547 113332 CREDITORS.. Amounts l•lllng due wlthin on• y••r NET GURRENT ASSETS TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT UABILITIES 105,483 106415 103,615 104.857 CApifAL AND RESERVES lJnr••trl¢ted fvnd• General fvnd 106415 106,415 104.857 104,857 For the yeBr endino 3110312D24 the company w8$ •Thlled to exemption under a8.c 477 of th• Cornpani98 Aet 20Cfj mlaung to 8m811 companie8. Thg rnember5 hava not rnqulred the company to obtain on audit in accordance wrth 68dion 476 of the Comp¥nie$ Acl 2008. The directors Ackn•do th•lr re8ponslbllltle8 for complying wh the requlrnm•nl• ol th• Act th re6pea lo accounting records and the pr¢paration Df accounts, These occ4)unt• have pr•por•d In acKordan¢e 1th the provliion8 applicable to mpanIeS 8ubj.ect to the Jm811 rypanIo$ rgtrn•. Approv•d by th• bo•rd of tN*t••8 on 2810112025 Jnd ¥lgn•d on th•lf b•h#H by ¢4Jl athan Clark• rustee page 10

Tm Shephevd Ltd NOTES TO THe AccouKrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 3110312024 I. ACCOUNTING POLICIES 1a. Ba¥ls 01 ACCOUnng The a¢unIS have been prepsred under the historical cost eonvèntlon. The accounts have been prepared in #ecordance with FRS102- The Financlal RopDrUng Standard 8pplicJble in the UK and Rapublic ol Ireland and the Cornpanle5 Act 2008 and the requlr•m•nts of the Statement ol Recommended Pract. Accounlng and Repo.n9 by Charle5. 1b. Incomlng R••ou¢c• All Incoming re8ource8 are Induded on the Ststement of FinaneAal Activltl•$ when th? th¥rty is legally enlitled lo th• Incerne and the amount can quantifled with re880n8ble aetsJra¢y. le. A•Bou*¥ Exp•nd•d Exponditure is &eeounted for on an a(truals basis ané h85 b¢?n da$Bified under headlngs that aggr•gat• all cos¢ related lo the eaiegory. Where costs cannot be directly 8ttributed ta paJ18r headlngs th•y h8V8 been gllocated to acaivilKps on 8 bo513 con¥i$lenl th the uge of r•8ourrA8. Id. Alloc•llon And Apportlonm•nt Of Cojts I cost8 relat8 to tha slngkg activrty of the charhaa ccfflpany ¥nd •Te reryjgnised occudingiv. 1•. Fund Accounllng Unre8tricled funds can be u88d in accordan wtth th• tharitable coltiVeS at the di3cr8ts.on ol the tru8to•s. Re8tnct•d fijnds can only be used for partthlBr r08trlded puFp08eB wh1n the Dl'ects of th• th8rtty. Re$triction8 ari8e when gp•cM8d by Ihe donor or when fijnds ar• ralsed for particular strICt•1 purposeg. De&gnatsd fundg Arè funds 88t aslde by the trusl88s out of unrg¥trkled general lunda forthe 9ptiufic futur• purpo8es or prolects. If. 0opr•clatlon Deprgriailon has bo•n prtsvided at the folknwr4J ratss In Drder to WTtte off the a55ets over their e8tlrn&ted usehJl Ilv•s. Equipm•nt redudng balance 25% pagg 11

Te Shepherd Ltd 19. Tumov•r Tumov¢r r¢pr•¥nl$ th• InVold valu of goods and gervices supplied by Ihe company, net af valw add•d tsx and trgd• dl$¢tsunt 2. TANGIBLE FIXED A88ETS Equlpm•nt Total Co•t At 0110412023 At 3110312024 O•pr•cSatlon At 0110412023 For the year At 3110312024 Not Book Amounts At 3110312024 7,679 7,679 7,679 7,879 6,437 310 6,747 6,437 310 932 932 At 3110312023 1,242 1,242 3. DEBTOR8 2024 2023 Amount8 falllng du• whhln on• y•ar'. Tradg dbt¢ VAT Oth•r d8btor8 73,485 6,188 36,348 9,779 393 45,920 79,673 CREDITORS: AhlOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2024 2Q23 Tra¢Je creditors Taxabon and social Beryjrrty Other credltorg 24,820 2,673 92,122 119,615 16,377 4,083 92,932 773,332 page12

Tro¢ shephe Ltd 5. UMITED BY GUARANTEE ¢aMnY Is limited by guarantee and does not have a share caprtal. Each member gives a guarantee to contiibute a sum not exceeding £1. to Ihe Company 5houbJ r( ba wound up. At 3110312024 there were S mernber& 8. UNRESTRICTED FUND8 Brovght Incomlng Outgolng Trnn¥hM Caryled forward resourcea f••oU•* fovward Genèral tund 104,857 104,857 240,580 240,580 1239,0221 239,022 1Cfj,415 106,415 7. RESTRICTED FUND8 Brought Incomlng Outgolng forward re8oureo• r••oufC•S Tr•n•f•r• Carrfed forw4rd page 13

Tr•• Sh8ph•rd Ltd Ineomlng Rg•ourc•• for the yearended 31103r2024 2024 2023 Incomlng rosource8 Ineomlng r•#Our¢ frorn g•Mrthd fund• 240.580 189,466 189.466 240,580 pagè 14

Trte Shepherd Ltd Exp•Mlei for the y•ar ended 3110312024 2024 2023 Expenses Costs of 9enor•tlng fund Coats 01 Generan9 Voluntsry Income Subcontractors Tutors Fee8 Venue and Events costs 8.910 S90 26,022 35,522 937 4,721 12,239 17,897 35,522 17,897 Charl¢•blo AcllvWg• Advertislng and Yun0On Travel In$urane• Heat gnd119ht Cleaning Repairs and r•newJl• Wag68- regul•r Slaff WTe Training IT and websrte cost Aeeountncy feeg Profes•ional f¢*¥ StaU¢nery & offlcA 6upplS•s Telephor Bank charges Depredatlon of equiprnent 4,874 15,348 3,756 9,79S 1,270 3,678 127,808 353 321 20,833 18,429 8,411 2.254 1,160 198 310 203,500 5,485 6,731 748 5,665 109,040 50 8,8TO 15,626 829 888 253 414 170,808 239,022 188, 705 page 15

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Tr•• Sh8ph•rd Ltd Ineomlng Rg•ourc•• for the yearended 31103r2024 2024 2023 Incomlng rosource8 Ineomlng r•#Our¢ frorn g•Mrthd fund• 240.580 189,466 189.466 240,580 pagè 14

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