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Legal and administrative information Trustees Bankers Mervyn Lyn Metro Bank Martin Myers One Southampton Row Donal MacIntyre London WCIB SHA Allson Wenham OBE M8nisha Knights Websit Prlncipal Offlce www. 277 Gray's Inn Road E-mall London WCI 8QF Facebook Charity registratlon number Facebook.com/APFoundationCIO 1188886 Twltter Company registration number @APFoundationUK CE021390 Instagram @apfoundation YouTube youtube/¢APFrvi
Introduction There is a well-established link between childhood adversity and criminallsation. Many young adult offenders have grown up in disadvantaged communities, been exposed to chaotic home lives, or may have experienced poor schooling and made an early exit from the education system with few qualifications and little prospect of work. 120/0 of young adults are not engaged In employment, tralnlng or education. They then find themselves surrounded by peers with similar frustrations as they are slowly pushed out to the margins of society. Yet they want to belong to community, they want to have a sense of identity, to have friendships, to have status, to have money, so they are drawn into local gmups and street gangs and the dangerous world of drug dealing and county lines, before finding themselves in the 'clearing house, of the criminal justice system. Young adults typlcally commlt a high volume of crlmes and there are currently 15,642 young adults Sn prison, accounting for 19.80/0 of the total prison population. They also have very high rates of reoffending. The crlminal Justice system defines adulthood as commencing at age 18. Yet evidence suggest5 young adult5 are a di5tinrt group that are different both from children under 18 and adults older than 25 and that their progresslon to maturity continues well into their mid-20s. Adult prisons are often overcrowded, drugs are prevalent and violent incldents are at a record high. Over the last seven years, safety in prisons has deteriorated rapldly with more assaults and serlous assaults than ever before, Currently, there is no strategy in place for dealing with young adults in the prison system, even though they tend to spend more time locked in their cells, have poorer outcomes concerning access to purposeful activity such as education and training, and have substantially hlgher rates of reoffendlng within one year of their release than older adult offenders. This shows the destruttive cycle of crime that some young people fall into and struggle to get out of. The majority of young adults trapped in crime want to change. They want to live crime-free and they are also the most likely age group to stop offending as they mature. Prisoners and ex-prisoners alike have a disproportionately high risk of drug addiction, self-harm, homelessness and suicide.
The total estimated economic and social cost to the taxpayer of reoffending is £18. 1 billion each year. Objectives and Activities Purpose and main activitles Para 1.17 AP Foundation is a charlty dedicated to helping Indlviduals tum their lives around through intervention, education and employment. We exist to help individuals make the right choices and avoid a life of crime through supported networks. Our work is dedlcated to supportlng ex-offenders, to returning citlzens back into the community and assisting young vulnerable indlvlduals who are at risk whereby addltional support may be welcomed. Our Mission: is to make a posStive impact on Indivlduals helping them to explore their talents, galn confldence and a fresh perspectlve of their future. Through defined courses and content, the charity provides outcome-based dellverables to support IndlvSduals back into society. Our aim.. is to provlde consistent programmes that support individuals and our clients to reduce the rate of re-offendlng and increase the UK workforce. Release on temporary licence (ROTL) can play an important part in helping ex- offenders to prepare for release and can dramatically reduce the rates of reoffendlng. It is an essential bridge between custody and release, allowing them to gradually integrate back into soclety. In 99.8% of cases, ROTLS were completed successfully in 2023. Our Trustee5 review the Foundation's aims, objectives and activities each year. This report looks at what we have achieved and the outcomes of our work in the reporting period. The Trustees report shows the success of each key activity and the benefits the Foundation has brought to those groups of people it is helping. The review also helps the Trustees ensure the Foundation's aims, objectives and activities remain focused on their stated purposes. They have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benef1t when revlewlng the Foundatlon's alms and objectives and in planning it5 future activities. In particular, the Trustees have considered how planned activities will contribute to the aims, and objectives which have been set.
Main activities in relation to the public benefit Paras 1.17 and 1.19 Over last 12 months, the AP Foundatlon has grown considerably through its involvement with outreach projects alongside launching the AP Foundation communlty hub. Our Executive Founder, at his own expense, tastefully renovated a commercial property in Hackney, London for the charity to lease rent-free. Throughout the past year, the AP Foundation has utilised the space to conduct all our upskilling, and team training sessions as well as deliver Peer Mentoring, Media and CSCS green card courses to students. In addition, the AP Foundation Hub operates a local community walk-in advice and crisis centre and occasionally hosts pop-up art exhibitions. the At the same time, the AP Foundation has had to overcome a few obstacles due to clrcumstances outslde our control. In mld-2023, followlng an enqulry Into the Flshmonger's Hall terror attacks, the MOJ and HMPPS introduced the Natlonal Framework for Interventions Policy. Thos Is aimed at providers (from within HMPPS and externally) of rehabilitative Interventions which address thinkingi attitudes and behaviour, and are delivered to people convicted of crimes. This required all course providers to have their courses assessed via the cr05S-SyStem NFI process and all the necessary bodies before it can be endorsed, Unfortunately, the AP Foundation "On Road" programme which we had contracted with Serco to provide at HMP F055e Way, Leicester had been speciflcally designed to Identlfy and tackle the most common behavioural patterns of young adults who participate in gang activity. Therefore the "On Road" programme fell under the new policy framework and our contract with Serco was terminated on I. August 2023, one week ahead of the delivery start date. on ROAD PAOGRAmffle .serco lyd 4L". Despite this setback, as an interim measure pending the assessment of the On Road course, the AP Foundation is in talks with HMP Fosse Way to introduce a
series of less intensive courses, which can be delivered outside the NFI policy framework. From February 2023, the AP Foundatlon began to prepare for the opening of HMP Fosse Way (which was scheduled to open in May 2023) and was instructed by Serco to write, structure, and deliver a bespoke rehabilitation programme aimed at residents aged 19-28 years old who had been convicted or were at risk of "postcode gang" activity. Over the following five months, the AP Foundation engaged with Serco on an almost daily basis negotiating and agreeing the contract and implementlng all of the varlous polices within it. The main focus of the AP Foundation was to write and produce a detaSled working manual of the "On Road" prograrnme, pre- assessment crlteria, cell work journal and visual presentatlon decks. A team of quallfled mentors were recrulted to deliver 'On Road" wlthin a pri50n environment as well as a small selection of serving inmates sourced from other H MP establlshments including HMP Highpoint, HM P Coldingley and HMP Erlestoke to asslst as Key Workers In the delivery. Experlenced mediator, trainer, facilitator and conflict coaches, Tony Weekes and Katharine Yates, were brought in to write a lesson plan which was to be delivered over 12 days. Weekly mentor tralning classes were held at the AP Foundation Hub preparation for the programme launch. In June 2023, the AP Foundation held a series of Q&A workshops where well- known reformed ex-offenders such as Ray Betson (Millennium Dome robber) came to the AP Foundation Hub to speak to groups of young people classified as "hard to reach" as well as help peer mentors gain a better understanding of the criminal justice system from a lived experience point of view. In July 2023, the AP Foundation Aub held an art exhlbitlon showcasing the work of Stephen Mee whose artwork Is insplred by his time in prison, Whilst serving his sentence, Stephen studied fine arts at OCA Bucks University, where he graduated with honours. In 2013, he was released from prison after
serving 161A years. Since his release , he has been working as T. a professional artist. Stephen continues to share his story of '. turning his life around and is keen to insplre the next •. generation of artists to discover their passion and creativity before falling into a life of crime. Hence, partnering with the AP Foundation was the perfect pairing. The followlng month the AP Foundation invited teachers and pupils from a local school, which teaches young people with severe learning difficulties and autlsm to the AP Foundation Hub for a private viewing of the artworks. A follow-up art exhibition was held later in the year where the AP Foundation Hub exhibited the "Selected Works" by acclalmed artist Cerl House. In September 2023, the AP Foundation was approved as a suitable employer by the HMP Standford Hill Working Out Scheme. The AP Foundation currently employs a serving prisoner In the position of Community Engagement Coordinator & Workplace Support Mentor. In Ortober 2023, the AP Foundatlon was Invlted by New Clty College RedbrSdge to present a workshop on Knife Crime Awareness to their students. The aim of the workshop was to develop an understanding of knlfe awareness, recognlsing the impact of carrying a knife and engaging as well as Initiating conversation through group activity, Also, durlng the same month, the AP Foundation formed a strategic alllance with Acquire Construction to 5UPPOrt ex-offenders, those at rlsk of offending and the long- term unemployed people develop careers in construction. We know that employment is a significant factor in reducing reoffending, Work and employment play a big part in rehabilitation, bringing all manner of benefits from an increase in self- esteem, more order and purpose, and an alternative to support a crime-free life. Employment provldes an offender with independence, status, earning power, a structured routine, social contact and a sense of purpose and direction. It has a direct effect on reducing reoffending and cutting the number of crimes committed in our communities. To further this opportunityi the AP Foundation stopped referring its client5 to Training 360 Ltd and began working with Maximus UK Services (one of the UK'S
largest providers of occupational health services, specialising in helping client5 maintain a healthy and productive workforce) as part of thelr Communlty Partnership Network. We have been promoting our menu of servlces and Energy & Utility Skills Register CSCS green card course to job coaches and clients across the Maximus offices in Newham, Waltham Forest, Redbrldge, Havering, Barking & Dagenham, Enfleld and Greenwich. The AP Foundation has since delivered multiple cohorts of training at the AP Foundation Hub in Hackney. The AP Foundation joined forces with Dr Mark Prince OBE (Kiyan Prince Foundation), Danlel Amponsem IDBA Projects), and Emma Cooper (One Chance) to form a dynamic partnershlp fuelled by a collective commitment to reduce the harm and exploitatlon of children and young adults. Through prevention, early intervention, and rehabilitation, the AP Foundation provided one of its key peer mentors to assist with the campaign dedicated to tacklSng county lines from the bottom up. We challenge exlsting behaviour and resolve Ilfestyle patterns through rehabilitation. We prepare the attendees for entry into the workplace through education and training. We secure work experlence placements for those at rlsk living Sn the communlty and for residents coming to the end of their sentence, we find them employment on their release. Public benefit SORP para 1.18 The Trustees confirm that they have complied wSth the duty In Sectlon 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit, 'Charities and Public Benefit,, The Board of Trustees has also referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the aims and objective5 and in planning the Charity's future activities.
Additional information Contribution made by volunteers SORP para 1.38 During 2023, the AP Foundation had five principal volunteers who have a IOOO/o record of responding to all requests to assist. In July, September, and December 2023, the Foundatlon was pleased to welcome consecutively Ahmed Qasem, Chris Baker and Amy Sictorness as our new volunteers. Both Ahmed and Chris have 1Sved experience and Amy was referred to the AP Foundatlon by Ingeus who is a government contractor for the Restart Scheme. Amy has previously worked as an adminlstrative assistant at the NHS and wlth an establlshed law fimi. We are very grateful to have them and our other volunteers, contributions to date, Achievements and Performance Summary of the maln achlevements of the charltyr Identifylng the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficlaries and any wlder beneflts to soclety as a whole SORP para J.20 The AP Foundation has made some very prestigious and worthwhile connections In its fourth year of operatlon and all the time and effort spent In buildlng up the public's awareness of the charity has created greater opportunlties for the future. Since the last Annual Report our social media following has trebled in size. We opened the AP Foundatlon Hub in Hackney whlch has given the charity greater access to clients and the local community. The AP Foundation became an Operatlonal Board Member of the "Construction Skills Consortium" (CSC). We sit alongside Breyer Group, Five Point, Movement to Work, Match My Project, Skanska and Viking Training to champion the ethos and culture of training within the construction industry by working with industry peers and stakeholders.
Joining forces with Clean Sheet is another Strategic alliance we formed in 2023. They are a national charity whch supports people with convictions into employment. The AP Foundation entered into the Clean Sheet Partnership Agreement, which for an agreed fee allows u5 to use their resources to provide tailored pre-employment support, advice and guidance to potential candidates, as well as post-employment check-in and support for a further 12 months. The AP Foundation now appears in their National Employers Directory. In September 2023, the AP Foundation Board of Trustees appointed Julie Pottier as Acting Chief Executive Officer (ACEO). Her experience across company transformation programmes, start-ups and mentoring means that Julie is greatly placed to take AP Foundation to the next level as we continue our mission into 2024. The Foundation's focus continue5 to be to build a robust operating model for delivery. By setting a baseline and specific objectives we will be able to measure our success and Identify areas for continuous improvement across an anticipated three-year plan. Additional informatlon Achievements agalnst objectives set SORP para 1.41 Unfortunatelyi on l August 2023, our contract with Serco concerning HMP Fosse Way was terminated, which created unexpected cashflow difficulties. However, our Executive Founder, in addition to providing the AP Foundation ub, stepped in to cover the day to day runnlng costs. As a result, we were successful In achieving most of our set goals. Performance of fundraising activities agalnst the objectives set SORP para 1.41 This was a difflcult year for donations. Our fundraising plans were deferred again for the Second year running so that we could focus on the Serco contract, in connection with HMP Fosse Way. The money received from providing the course would have sufficiently supported our exlsting cash-flow untll 31. July 2026. Our plans for 2024 are to apply for several government and charitable trust grants which are available. We will also look to tender for contracts with HMP establishments and local council5.
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the perlod SORP para 1.21 The charity's accounts have Improved compared to last year. statement explaining the policy for holdlng reserves stating why they are held SORP para 1.22 The charity had a small reserve at the year end. It was decided to use this to meet basic requirements in the early part of the new accounting period pending grant and other fundlng becoming available. Amount of reserves held SORP p•r• 1.22 £762.00 Details of fund materially In deflclt SORP pora 1.24 Whilst the charity still owes money to its Executlve Founder, there is no pressure to paY the loan because Andrew Pritchard is content to wait until the Foundation is In a more stable financial position before being repaid. We expect this will be achieved throughout the next two financial periods. However, in the event of the Foundation winning a lucrative MOJ or slmilar service provider contract, repayment will be made sooner. Golng concern SORP para 1.23 There are no concerns about the charity's ability to continue.
Additional information The charity's principal sources of funds (Includlng any fundraising) SORP para 1.47 The charity's main source of funds (£36,672.00) came from Serco In the form of the first quarterly payment against a 3-year Supplier Framework Agreement. This was towards the development and delivery of the "On Road" rehabilitation programme at HMP Fosse Way before it wa5 terminated. Income - Government contracts The FoundatSon held two contracts during the flnancial perlod of thls Annual Re ort.. from Serco and Maximus totallin £36 672.00 Income - Government grants The Foundation received no government or local authority grants during the financial eriod of this Annual Re ort. Income breakdown The total value of income recelved durlng the financlal perlod of this Annual Re ort was £37 457.00 which came from its charitable activities. Donations The Foundation recelved a donation of £785.00 from Pritchard Consultanc Ltd. Spend - grant making During the flnancial period of this Annual Report, the Foundation dld not make an rants. Spend - Trustee payments No payments were made to the Trustees during the financial period of this Annual Report and no trustees resigned and took up employment with the Foundation.
Activities outslde the United Klngdom Nota licable Tradlng subsldlarles The Foundation does not have an tradin subsidiaries A description of the principal risks facing the charity SORP para 1.46 The Foundation suffered a setback with the Serco HMP Fosse Way contract in early August 2023. Despite this, the charity's profile has grown thereby reducing the risk of not receiving publlc funding. The range of activitles in which the charlty Is Involved to further Sts obJertlves Is now limlting the rlsk that one of the opportunities for success will not be achieved. Therefore, at this psent time, we do not see that the charity is faclng any great risks. Locations Charlty addresses Public address.. 277 Gray's Inn Road, London WCIX 8QF AdminSstratlve address: 79 Kenworthy Road, Hackneyi London E9 5RB The Foundation does not own an ro Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts: Governing document SORP para 1.25 Constitution document dated 26th March 2020
SORP ppra 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation. The Foundation 15 not part of a wider group strutture with a parent and SLsbsidiary bodies. Trustee selectlon methods Includlng detalls of any constltutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees SORP para 1.25 Trustees The Trustees meet regularly durlng the year to agree on the broad strategy and areas of activity for the Foundation, Includlng conslderation of reserves and risk management policies and performance. On a regular basis, the Trustees review the major risks facing the charlty. In partlcular, they consider the risks related to the activities of the charity to ensure sufficient systems are in place to mitigate the major risks identSfied. Manisha Knights Jolned the Board of Trustees in November 2023. Founder and Director at MK Law, Manisha Knights is a lauded solicitor-advocate in both crime and civil law with a reputatlon for an uncompromislng resolve in defence of those accused of serious crimes. She Is a member of the Solicitors, Association of Hlgher Court Advocates and is often Invlted to join round table meetings. Recruitment of trustees A prospective Trustee can be recommended for appointment by another Trustee, management, advisory board members, ambassadors and/or peer mentors. Subject to meeting the statutory criteria; having the required skills, knowledge and experience. being approved as a "fit and proper person"; and passing DBS checks (as required), the prospective Trustee can be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the existing charity Trustees. Reference and AdmSnlstratlve details Charit name AP Foundation CIO Other name thÈ chari uses APF Re istered charit number 1188886 Re istered Com an number CE 021390 13
Charity's principal address 277 Gray's Inn Road, London WCIX Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Trustee name Office Dates acted If not for the whole year Name of person eniitled to appoint trustee Ilf an Merv Chairman Whole Year Martln M ers Treasurer Whole Year Donal MacInt re Secreta Whole Year Alison Wenham Whole Year Manisha Knights 17, November 2023 -31" January 2024. Corporate trustees Nota licable Name of Trustees holdlng title to property belonglng to the charlt Not apliCable Funds held as custodians on behalf of others Nota licable Name and objects of the charlty on whose behalf the assets are held and how thls falls wlthin the custodlan chari 'sob ects Not applicable As at 31" January 2024, the Foundation has the following policies and procedures in place: Bullying and harassment policy and procedures
Data protection policy and procedures Complaints policy and procedures Financial reserve5 policy and procedures Internal charlty flnanclal controls pollcy and procedures Internal risk management policy and procedures Safeguarding policy and procedures Serlous Incldent reportlng policy and procedures Social media policy and procedures Trustee conflicts of Interest pollcy and procedures Trustee expenses policy and procedures Employees and volunteers lo ees As at 31st January 2024, the Foundation employed a total of 7 self-employed contractors who were paid a total of £21,645.00. No one was working for the FoundatSon outslde the United Kin dom. Volunteers 15
Safeguarding and risk Safe uardln During the financial period of this Annual Report, the Foundation provided services to children and/or adults at risk. The Foundation obtained the reqLtired level of DBS checks for all roles which are eligible: Standard DBS checks were obtained for all Trustees and volunteers and all required Enhanced with Barred List(s) DBS checks were obtained for our peer mentors. Serlous Incident$ There were no Serious incidents to report during the financial period of this Annual Return, External risk and Im act Not applicable.
Declaration The Trustees declare that they have approved the Trustees, Report above. Signatures: Date: 23.4.2024 23.4.2024 23.4.2024 Full names.. Mervyn Lyn Martin Myers Donal Madntyre Chairman Treasurer Secretary Signature: Date.. 23.4.2024 23.4.2024 Allson Wenham OBE Manlsha Knlghts Trustee Trustee Doc 10.. 32862bfdc2438f1de16ef1b295ed558680ceccd7
CHARifff COMMISSIO FOR ENOLAND AND WALE 1188686 Recei ts and ments accounts CC16a For the perlod from To Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted fund8 Restricted funds Endowtn6nt funds the nearest £ Totsl funds Last y¢or to the noarost to thè noaro•t£ totho nrts1£ to tho ne•roSt £ A1 Recei Donations Fee Income 785 785 tota ross income ARJ 31.345 31,345 sset an see table nvestsnent sa Total receipts 31.345 A3 PaymerÈts subcontraOr costs Travel and sub51slence Telephone, broadband 8nd Zoom Stationery, printing & Uniforms Website, IT and software subscription DBS checks Bank charges and back office admin Insuran Consullan¢y fe8S Advert15ing and PR Other legal & accountancy fees Office & Computer equipment Sub total 21,346 1.900 700 1,700 2.347 21.348 10,860 1,UOQ 1,473 302 916 700 1.700 2,347 loo 900 208 550 1,250 8.ODQ 1.900 40,901 900 208 550 1,250 8,000 1.900 40.901 206 322 128 2,168 1,080 18.458 A4 Asset and investment Sub total Total payments 40.901 40,901 18,456 Nèt of receipts/(payrnents) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds thls y•4r end 9.656 6.S04 .318 762 702 10.318 CCXX Rl accounts ISSI 2111012024
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLANO AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trusto091 members of AP Foundation CIO On ac¢ounts for the year ended 31" January 2024 Charity no Ilf any) Set out on pages 34 I report to the trustees on my examination of the a¢¢ounts of the above charity (Yhe Trust") for the year ended Rgsponsibilities and As the charity trsjstees of the Trust, you are responsible lor the preparation basis of report of the accounts in accordance wrth the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 1.the Act"l- I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under seclion 145 of the 2011 Acl and in carying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Ccrfnmissb)n under section 14515llbl of the Act. Independent I have ¢ompleted my examinalion. I confimi that no malerial matters have examiner8 ststement come to my attention { ) in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect." accounting rerdS were not kept in accordance with section 130 of Ihe Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Plgase delete th words in the brackets if th8y do not appty. Slgned: Name: 06<L Relevant professional qualification(sl or body (if any): Address: 7 gRoc IER October 2018
Section 8 Disclosure Only complete if the examiner needs lo highlight matters of concem {see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts: direction5 and guidance for examiners). Give here brief dotsils of any items that tho oxaminer wishes to discloM. IER October 2018