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2024-03-31-accounts

Charity Registration No. 1186731 Company Registration No. 06241076 England and Wales

YOH LTD

DIRECTORS’ REPORT and

EXAMINED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS for the YEAR ENDING 31[st] MARCH 2024

YOH LTD

COMPANY INFORMATION

Directors Mr Akif Tosuner
Mrs Serpil Sahin
Ms Denise Bruce
Charity Number 1186731
Company Number 06241076
Incorporated on 9thMay 2007
Registered Office 2-4 Phillipp Street
Hackney
London
N1 5NU
Accountants City Dockland Accountants
869 High Road
Tottenham
London
N17 8EY
Service Address 2-4 Phillipp Street
Hackney
London
N1 5NU

Table of Contents

SUMMARY IMPACT AND FINANCE ................................................................................... 1 IMPACT ................................................................................................................................. 1 FINANCIAL HIGHLIGHTS ........................................................................................................ 2 DIRECTORS’ REPORT ........................................................................................................ 3 OBJECTIVES AND PURPOSE................................................................................................... 4 OUR VALUES ......................................................................................................................... 4 THE YOH MODEL ................................................................................................................... 5 MAJOR PROGRAMMES ......................................................................................................... 6 EDUCATION AND EMPLOYMENT BURSARIES ....................................................................... 6 DETACHED YOUTH WORK (STREET-BASED WORK) ............................................................... 6 FOOD PROVISION ................................................................................................................. 6 PERSONAL AND CAPACITY DEVELOPMENT .......................................................................... 7 ACCESS EDUCATION, EMPLOYMENT OR TRAINING (POSITIVE PATHWAYS) ........................ 7 ENGAGEMENT AND IMPACT FIGURES .................................................................................. 8 THE MEMBERS OF DIRECTORS AS AT 31[ST] MARCH 2024 ....................................................... 8 RELATIONSHIPS BETWEEN THE CHARITY AND RELATED PARTIES, INCLUDING ITS SUBSIDIARIES ........................................................................................................................ 8 VOLUNTEERS ........................................................................................................................ 8 ACCOUNTANTS REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS OF YOH LTD FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[ST] MARCH 2024 ............................................................ 9 FINANCIAL STATEMENTS................................................................................................ 10 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING A SUMMARY OF INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ..................................................................................................................... 10 BALANCE SHEET .................................................................................................................. 11 NOTES ................................................................................................................................. 12

YOH LTD

Charity Registration No. 1186731 Company Registration No. 06241076

Summary Impact and Finance

Impact

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YOH LTD

Charity Registration No. 1186731 Company Registration No. 06241076

Financial Highlights

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DIRECTORS’ REPORT

YOH LTD

Charity Registration No. 1186731

Company Registration No. 06241076

The trustees present their annual report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024. The board of trustees are pleased with the charity's performance over the previous year and its financial position as at March 31, 2024. They are confident that the charity is well-equipped to sustain its operations and continue its activities in the upcoming year.

There is an increasing level of pressure on communities and families, with children being among the most significantly affected. Our sector has consistently demonstrated its effectiveness in alleviating some of the challenges faced by children. However, the compromises being made throughout the sector may have lasting implications for children in the future.

We are grateful to have partnered with dedicated funders who have risen to the occasion, supporting the needs of children and young people during these challenging times. We would like to thank the organisations backing our activities:

Throughout the years, we have been grateful for financial and in-kind support from our dear friend and advocate, Damian Dwerryhouse, and this year has been no exception.

Without these supporters, it would have been impossible to respond to the needs we faced each day.

Finance Update

Building on the previous year's success, we have finished the year as a stronger organisation. We have increased our year-on-year income by 23% and still managed to cut expenses by 4%.

Our strategy to ensure that our core services are completely self-funded remains a priority, and we continue to work on developing our income sources. Our unrestricted funding has increased to 49%, and our trading income has shown resilience, with an 8% growth this year.

We have managed to provide financial stability whilst:

We are pleased to have completed the development of our software and the rebranding of the website without negatively impacting our income, as these efforts required significant involvement from our CEO.

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Objectives and Purpose

We are a community-led group based in East London (including City Fringe Areas) and West Essex that supports marginalised, vulnerable, or at-risk children and young people between the ages of 8 and 25. We support the development of aspirations, essential skills, and confidence to pursue positive life ambitions and achieve economic independence. We also provide a platform for our users to be heard and affect change locally.

To make a real difference, we engage young people in need who have ‘slipped through the net’ of existing provisions by engaging those in need but who are not attending other services. Therefore, we place an emphasis on detached youth work on estates. Many of our beneficiaries are engaging in gangs or are young carers, and around 40% of our users require fundamental support, such as food banks or CAMHS.

Our guiding objectives are:

We want to ensure all children and young people have a real chance in life.

Our Values

Engaging

We recognise the value within underrepresented groups and the importance of engaging those whom many services fail to reach.

Socio-economic factors are often ignored when engaging communities. This leads to cycles in which some groups access many services, and some are left out and marginalised. Consequently, resources do not reach the underrepresented communities that often hold the solutions to sustainable change.

Listening

We believe every child and young person deserves to be heard without judgment. This allows us to understand their needs and incorporate their voices into decision-making.

Taking the time to listen and understand is both time-consuming and prone to bias, yet if done correctly, it offers real engagement and long-term solutions.

Individualised

We recognise the uniqueness of every child and young person, each deserving a truly personalised learning experience that nurtures their potential.

If blanket solutions worked, there would be little demand for non-governmental agencies.

Relationships

We believe that every child and young person deserves long-term relationships and comprehensive support that empowers their journey to positive pathways.

Children are not products with a missing piece. Like all humans, the support is often complex, and outcomes are more sustainable after we have earned their trust.

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The YOH Model

“Children and young people are different, so we take the time to understand each person’s needs and support them to access a wide range of services, both internal and external”

Key Stages: Our ‘16-point checklist’ to assess needs and track young people’s journey

Stand Up
Shelter, Food,
Safety and
Communication		 At a fundamental level, every child deserves to feel safe, have access to nutritious food, have a
place to call home and communicate in English at a basic level. These essential building blocks
lay the foundation for a child to truly Stand Up.
When these needs are unmet, common symptoms may arise, such as aggression, poor health,
stealing, and selfishness.
Speak Up
Family, Friends,
Social network,
and Confidence		 These building blocks empower children to engage with their environment meaningfully. A sense
of belonging and love lies at the heart of happiness and compassion—essential aspects of our
humanity. Grasping the dynamics of society and cultivating the confidence to connect with
others pave the way for resilience and social integration. Additionally, forming a supportive
social network of family, friends, teachers, and local shops enriches a child's understanding of
their surroundings and equips them to navigate life’s journey.
Common symptoms associated with a lack of these needs are shyness, gang membership,
extremism, and unrealistic expectations.
Aspire
Skills,
Aspiration,
Positivity and
Control		 To earn a stake in society, young people must cultivate aspirations fuelled by motivation and
admiration. An initial interest in sports can blossom into a passion for hospitality. Exposure to
diverse opportunities is essential, allowing them to discover their true calling. By fostering a
sense of control and nurturing a positive outlook, we can help guide their development. This
journey is anchored by the powerful foundation of skill development.
Common symptoms associated with a lack of these needs are depression, use of drugs,
persistent scepticism, extremism, and NEET (not in education, employment, or training).
Achievement
Education,
Employment,
Satisfaction and
Leadership		 Recognizing a sense of achievement is essential at every stage of a young person's journey.
While education and employment are often seen as the primary measures of success, our
research reveals that individuals thrive on the micro-achievements that shape their character—
qualities like punctuality, leadership, communication, and diplomacy. By celebrating each unique
accomplishment and stacking them thoughtfully, we can empower young people to become
positive role models with the true potential for success.
Common symptoms associated with a lack of these needs are dropping out of EET (education,
employment, or training), depression, state dependence, unhealthy lifestyle, illegal activity, and
loss of motivation.

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Major Programmes

Education and Employment Bursaries

Thanks to:

We recognise that many young people aspire for better, but complicated financial barriers prevent them from accessing education and employment. Some of these young people have the academic achievements to access university, but the necessity to earn prevents them from applying. Others receive job offers but can not afford to maintain the requirements of the job, such as clothing.

Bursaries help young people overcome unfair hurdles that prevent them from achieving their aspirations and positively contributing to society.

Detached Youth Work (street-based work)

Engaged 2,911 children and young people

Thanks to:

It is only by engaging those that are most in need, that we can make change in our communities. The alternative is supporting young people that are already engaged so we would just be another option. Young people that are not on anyone’s radar are more likely to pose the biggest risks in our community so it would not make sense to focus on anyone but this group.

Our detached youth workers engaged those young people by delivering sessions on estates where young people felt comfortable and developed enough trust to transition into sessions at one of our centres. These activities were naturally dynamic and unpredictable, so our team were trained to develop sessions and adjust risk assessments in real time. They were also deep-rooted in our communities, so they were fully aware of community dynamics.

Food Provision

320 children and young people accessed food and activities

Thanks to:

The programme provided healthy meals and nutritional workshops for children from low-income families, benefiting their health, wellbeing, and learning.

Apart from food, the children had access to a warm and safe space during cold months and outdoor activities and trips during warm months. They also learnt about using the public transport network and

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accessed activities that would otherwise be financially inaccessible.

Personal and Capacity Development

601 Received at least two accreditations

Thanks to:

Without developing social skills, people can come across as rude or unreliable. Sometimes, the families of young people are so used to having them around, they become a barrier for a young person. Therefore, it is important to facilitate a platform where young people develop those vital soft skills.

These activities were used to assess young people and develop personal skills. Furthermore, we delivered sessions to develop aspirations and build their capacity to begin their journey.

Access Education, Employment or Training (positive pathways)

491 Entered employment or education

Thanks to:

These activities involved supporting young people in sustainable education, employment, or training. This was usually after a young person has developed their skills and capacity. The activities we provided were split into three areas:

Controlled experience

We exposed young people to real-life working environments through internal work experience or with a partner. These placements tolerated common bad judgements, so we encouraged learning from mistakes.

Education, employment, or training

Provided support to access actual positions selected by young people. This included CV development, course selection, job searching, references and Employment and Education Bursaries (above).

Post EET support

Once young people accessed their chosen pathway, we helped them overcome various hurdles. Common hurdles were parent dependency on young people doing the house chores, understanding line management, managing a bad day, getting on with colleagues, home routine, and employment/employer rights.

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YOH LTD

Charity Registration No. 1186731 Company Registration No. 06241076

Engagement and Impact Figures
Headline Performance Figures 2023 – 24
Beneficiaries 2,911
Affiliated to a gang 322
Not in education or employment 629
Those with complex needs 913
Launched their own business 5
Received at least two accreditations 601
Bursaries 7
Accessed education, employment or training 491
Beneficiary enjoyment rating 92.1%

The members of Directors as at 31[st] March 2024

Akif Tosuner Serpil Sahin Denise Bruce

Relationships between the charity and related parties, including its subsidiaries

There is no known relationship between any funder and any member of our Board of Trustees.

Volunteers

Volunteers make a valuable contribution to the efficient running of the organisation, and during the year, 21 volunteered to support our projects. There is a good volunteer placement scheme, support network and help for volunteers to develop their skills.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions relating to small companies within Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

On behalf of the board and agreed on 5[th] December 2024

Akif Tosuner Trustee

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ACCOUNTANTS REPORT TO THE BOARD OF DIRECTORS ON THE ANNUAL ACCOUNTS OF YOH LTD FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31[st] MARCH 2024

YOH LTD

Charity Registration No. 1186731 Company Registration No. 06241076

To assist you to fulfil your duties under the Companies Act 2006, we have complied for your approval the financial statements of YOH for the year ended 31[st] March 2024 from the company's accounting records and from information and explanations you have given us. We have used the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) as a basis for our reporting.

Respective responsibilities

It is your duty to ensure that YOH has kept adequate accounting records and to prepare statutory financial statements that give a true and fair view of the assets, liabilities, financial position, and loss of YOH. You consider that YOH is exempt from the statutory audit requirement for the year.

We have performed certain procedures in respect of the Company's accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2024 (which comprise the Income and Expenditure Account, the Balance Sheet, and the related notes), made enquiries of the Company's directors and assessed accounting policies adopted by the directors, in order to gather sufficient evidence for our conclusion in this report.

Basis of independent examiner's statement

Our examination was conducted in accordance with general Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Independent Examiner's Statement

Based on our work, nothing has come to our attention to refute the directors' confirmation that in accordance with the Companies Act 2006 the accounts give a true and fair view of the state of the Company's affairs as at 31[st] March 2024 and of its income for the year then ended and have been properly prepared in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities.

In connection with our examination, no matter has come to our attention:

  1. which gives us reasonable cause to believe that in, any material respect, the requirements:

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with section 41 of the 1993 Act; and

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1993 Act have not been met; or

  4. to which, in our opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

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Charity Registration No. 1186731 Company Registration No. 06241076

YOH LTD

Financial Statements

Statement of financial activities including a summary of Income and Expenditure

For activities between

1[st] April 2023 and 31[st] March 2024

Income
Note
Unrestricted
Restricted
Grants
2
23,339
103,256
Trading
3
46,750
Donations
4
28,877
Other
865
Total income
5
99,831
103,256
Expenditure
Direct activities
6
82,036
94,308
Raising funds
7
3,720
Total expenditure
85,756
94,308
Net income/(expenditure)
8
14,075
8,948
Transfer between funds
8,948
(8,948)
Net movement in funds
23,023
-
Total funds brought forward
54,453
-
Total fund carried forward
9
77,476
-		 Total
126,595
46,750
28,877
865
203,087
176,344
3,720
180,064
23,023
0
23,023
54,453
77,476		 2023
120,343
43,252
582
872
165,049
186,770
3,720
186,770
(21,722)
0
(21,722)
76,175
54,453

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Charity Registration No. 1186731 Company Registration No. 06241076

YOH LTD

Balance sheet

For activities between 1[st] April 2023 and 31[st] March 2024

Note
Unrestricted
Restricted
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
29,008
-
Total fixed assets
29,008
-
Current Assets
Cash at bank and in hand
59,168
-
Debtors
11
120
44,675
Total current assets
59,288
44,675
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
-
-
Net current assets/(liabilities)
59,288
44,675
Total assets less current liabilities
88,296
44,675
Creditors: amounts falling due after
one year
12
55,495
-
Total net assets or liabilities
13
32,802
44,675
Funds of the Charity
Unrestricted Surplus Funds
23,023
-
Reserves b/f
54,453
Total funds of the Charity
-		 Total
29,008
29,008
59,168
44,795
103,963
-
103,963
132,971
55,495
77,477
23,023
54,453
77,477		 2023
1,170
1,170
82,237
73,817
156,054
41,089
114,965
116,134
61,681
54,453
76,175
76,175

The company was entitled to exemption from audit under s477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies’ regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.

Approved by the Board for issue on 5[th] December 2024

Akif Tosuner Trustee

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YOH LTD

Charity Registration No. 1186731 Company Registration No. 06241076

Notes

For accounts between

1[st] April 2023 and 31[st] March 2024

1.1 Basis for accounting

The company was entitled to exemption from audit under s477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to small companies subject to the small companies regime and in accordance with FRS102 SORP.

1.2 Going concern

The accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis. The charity has sufficient assets to continue for the foreseeable future. Furthermore, the charity has diversified its income, making it less reliant on individual sources.

2 Grants

Two key types of grants

ants
o key types of grants
Restricted 103,256
Holiday Activities & Food Programme Hackney 30,247
Societe Generale & EECF 24,675
People Health Trust 19,833
Sport England 10,900
Heart Research UK 8,625
Derwent London 5,000
Essex Community Foundation 3,976
Unrestricted 23,339
First Class Learning 17,609
Global Fund for Children 5,730
ding income
Services provided 46,750
nations
Donations by local people and businesses 28,877

3 Trading income

4 Donations

Donations by local people and businesses

5 Income Analysis

Income Sources – Five Sources
Restricted Grants 103,256 51%
Trading Income 46,750 23%
Donations 28,877 14%
Unrestricted Grants 23,339 11%
Other 865 <1%
Restriction of funds
Total Restricted Funds 103,256 51%
Total Unrestricted Funds 99,831 49%

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YOH LTD

Charity Registration No. 1186731 Company Registration No. 06241076

6 Charitable activities
Personnel and associated costs 113,375
Cost of activities 50,418
Premises and hall hire 11,388
Marketing 1,163
7 Raising funds
Cost of raising funds 3,720
% of income 2%
8 Surplus/Deficit
Year ending 2024 23,023
Year ending 2023 (21,722)
Difference + 44,745
9 General Analysis
How our income was used
Charitable expenses 87%
Reserves 11%
Fundraising expenses 2%
Reserves vs. Income
% of 2024 Income 38%
Running costs as months 4 ½ months
The charity’s reserves are within the requirements of our policy, which allows 3-6 months.
Changes from last year
2023 54,453
2024 77,476
Difference + 42%
10 Fixed Assets
Software and Technology 24,648
Equipment 4,360
11 Debtors
UK Youth 35,000
East End Community Foundation 9,675
Trade 120
12 Other Creditors
The charity has used long-term social investment to develop its sustainability:
Social Investment Business Loan 46,205
BBLS Loan 9,290
13 Total funds of the Charity
Reserves Brought forward from 2023 54,453
Surplus 2024 23,023
Reserves Carried forward 77,477

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