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2023-03-31-accounts

Charity registration number: 1189771

Ignite Youth

Annual Report and Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

Community Accounting Plus Units 1 and 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottingham NG1 5GL

Ignite Youth

Contents (continued)

Reference and Administrative Details 1
Trustees' Report 2 to 7
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities 8
Independent Examiner's Report 9
Statement of Financial Activities 10 to 11
Balance Sheet 12
Notes to the Financial Statements 13 to 24

Ignite Youth

Reference and Administrative Details

Trustees Helen Laird, Chair Ego Obi, Vice Chair John Hunter Brown, Treasurer Paul Holland David Herbert Senior Management Team Donna John, Chief Executive Officer Charity Registration Number 1189771 Principal Office 9 Scott Crescent Rayners Lane Harrow HA2 0TY Independent Examiner John O'Brien, employee of Community Accounting Plus Units 1 and 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottingham NG1 5GL

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Trustees' Report

The trustees present the annual report together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2023.

Trustees and officers

The trustees and officers serving during the year and since the year end were as follows:

Trustees: Helen Laird, Chair Ego Obi, Vice Chair John Hunter Brown, Treasurer Paul Holland David Herbert Troy Norbert (resigned 30 June 2023)

Structure, governance and management

Nature of governing document

The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation operated under the rules of its constitution adopted 3 June 2020.

On 30th September 2020, the charity commenced activity, taking over all assets, liabilities and ongoing activity from Ignite Trust, registered charity, number 1088365.

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

Trustees are recruited and appointed by the existing board, taking into account the needs of Ignite and the skills and experience that they offer. In an effort to maintain a broad skill mix, the Board of Trustees reviews its make-up regularly and in the event of particular skills being needed or lost, individuals are recruited to offer themselves for appointment to the Board.

Objectives and activities

Objects and aims

The objects of the charity, which is for the public benefit and to be carried out within a Christian ethos are: To act as a resource for young people up to the age of 25 living in the London Boroughs of Barnet, Brent, Ealing, Harrow and Hillingdon by providing advice and assistance and organising programmes of physical, educational and other activities as a means of:

(a) advancing in life and helping young people by developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals;

(b) advancing education;

(c) relieving unemployment;

(d) providing recreational and leisure time activity in the interests of social welfare for people living in the area of benefit who have need by reason of their youth, age, infirmity or disability, poverty or social and economic circumstances with a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons.

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Trustees' Report (continued)

Objectives, strategies and activities

Our interventions include:

Public benefit

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales.

Achievements and performance

An overview of some of the projects initiated and delivered by Ignite over the past year:

The charity successfully implemented 14 core projects that encompass mentoring, sports, workshops, detached youth work, trips/outings and tutoring all aimed at creating a safer and more resilient environment for vulnerable youth, and engaged over 900 young people.

Next Steps - Home, School and Community Initiative

The Next Steps project is a collaborative effort between Ignite, another local charity and local high school. This project combines sports and mentoring to improve the emotional and mental well-being of students. By nurturing their physical and emotional health, it aims to create a supportive environment for learning and personal growth.

121 students have actively participated in the program.

Sports Sessions - Basketball

The weekly basketball sessions have provided an engaging and positive outlet for young people in the community. These sessions focus on promoting physical activity, teamwork, and positive social interactions. The project is designed to be both fun and educational, offering an opportunity for young individuals to channel their energy in a healthy way. The sessions take place at the Beacon Community Centre in Rayners Lane South Harrow and serve many of the young people living on the estate.

48 young people have engaged in these sessions.

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Trustees' Report (continued)

School Workshops

Ignite delivered a series of school workshops to raise awareness of the issues associated with serious youth violence and criminal exploitation. These workshops are designed to provide students with valuable insights into the dangers of gang involvement, while also equipping them with the tools to resist peer pressure and make informed decisions.

The workshops were delivered in three of the boroughs secondary schools and reached 107 students. The workshops provided an increased awareness among students about the risks of youth violence and gang involvement.

They empowered students with knowledge and strategies to make informed choices.

We received positive feedback from teachers and students regarding the impact of the workshops.

Mentoring Initiatives

Our youth mentoring program focuses on engaging young people with particular risk factors and vulnerabilities that make them more susceptible to criminal exploitation. Through one-on-one mentoring, the charity aims to increase the resilience and protective factors of young people and prevent them from becoming gang involved. We delivered a mentoring program that addressed issues linked to alcohol and drug misuse. Working with young people to help them make informed decisions around their use and the impact it was having on their lives. 59 young people have been actively engaged in the mentoring program.

Outcomes include significant improvements in self-esteem, self-confidence, and emotional well-being among participants.

Strong mentor-mentee relationships, with positive testimonials from both mentors and mentees.

Employability Skills

Our employability skills project equips young people with essential skills to access employment or training opportunities. This program provides a holistic approach to professional development, including workshops, one-on-one coaching, and assistance with preparing CVs, all designed to empower young individuals for a successful transition into the job market.

We have seen noticeable improvements in participants' confidence, communication skills, and interview techniques.

Creative Arts Projects

Our creative arts sessions facilitate young people’s self-discovery and growth through the opportunity to engage with music, media and art-based activities. These activities provide a safe space for young people to express themselves creatively and develop new skills. They also provide an opportunity for our youth workers to build positive relationships with participants and support them in other aspects, such as mentoring. Through this engagement we observed significant improvements in young people’s ability to develop positive relationships, exercise positive choices in life, and participate in healthier activities.

Detached and Outreach Youth Work

Our team has been providing vital detached and outreach youth work across areas of Harrow including West Harrow Park, Byron Park, and McDonald's Harrow Central. Through proactive community engagement, persistent visibility, and relationship building, our detached youth workers have successfully connected with vulnerable young people who are often unable or unwilling to access youth services. As a result of this outreach, we have seen a substantial increase in the number of at-risk youth engaging with our programs and services. Our detached youth work has also enabled us to identify issues early and intervene to steer young people away from crime, gangs, and other dangers. This preventative work has made a tangible positive impact across Harrow. Detached youth work is engrained in all of our projects and paramount to effectively reaching and supporting at-risk young people.

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Trustees' Report (continued)

Financial review

Ignite Youth has had a solid financial year, with income from our funders totalling £355,098 up to the financial year ended 31st March 2023, just exceeding our expenditure of £326,718.

This stable financial position, alongside the ongoing generosity of our funders, puts the charity in a good position to explore ways of extending and deepening our impact in the next financial year.

Policy on reserves

Trustees minimise financial risk by monitoring income and costs, actively engaging with grant funders, and limiting financial liabilities. The trustees aim to maintain a general reserve of 4 months running costs. The trustees have set this level of general reserve:

•To support the operations of the trust if income was to fall temporarily; or

•To enable a controlled rundown of activities if it became no longer feasible to continue the operations of the charity.

Joint Message from Chair of Trustees and CEO

Celebrating Our Impact, Navigating Challenging Times, and Looking Forward

Dear friends and supporters

As the Chair of Trustees and the CEO, we are immensely proud to present our annual report, reflecting upon the remarkable achievements and the profound impact we have made in the lives of children and young people.

The year has brought forth unprecedented challenges, magnified by the rising cost of living and the far-reaching consequences of the global pandemic. We have witnessed first-hand how these adversities have disproportionately affected the young people we serve, creating barriers to their education, impacting their mental health and basic needs. In the face of such formidable obstacles, our charity and our remarkable staff have shown incredible resilience and determination, driven by an unwavering dedication to make a positive difference.

Recognising the critical importance of mental health, we have placed a special focus on addressing the emotional well-being of the young people we serve. Many of our programs and services have been designed to provide not only practical assistance but also to prioritise mental and emotional well-being.

We cannot emphasise enough the immeasurable value of our staff members, whose compassion, empathy, and unwavering efforts have been a beacon of hope for the children and young people we serve. Their steadfast commitment to the well-being and success of our young beneficiaries has been a source of inspiration, ensuring that no one feels alone in their struggles.

Moreover, our successes are not solely attributed to our own efforts but are a result of the extraordinary collaborations we have forged with other voluntary sector organisations. Together, we have expanded our reach and maximized our impact, recognising that by combining our strengths and resources, we can better address the multifaceted challenges faced by local children and young people. Through these partnerships, we have developed innovative approaches, shared invaluable expertise, and created a comprehensive support network for our beneficiaries.

As we look ahead, we are filled with a sense of hope and excitement for the future. We remain committed to expanding our reach, deepening our impact, and providing even more comprehensive support for local young people. Our vision extends beyond addressing immediate needs; it encompasses the desire to foster a stronger, more inclusive community where every young person feels valued, supported, and empowered to fulfil their potential.

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Trustees' Report (continued)

To achieve this vision, we will continue to nurture partnerships, seeking collaborations that align with our mission and amplify our impact. We will actively pursue opportunities to share our expertise and learn from others, ensuring that we remain at the forefront of innovative practices in youth work. Additionally, we are dedicated to exploring new avenues of funding and cultivating relationships with potential supporters who share our deep passion for creating a brighter future for vulnerable and at-risk children and young people.

As you delve into our annual report, we invite you to celebrate the transformative journeys of the young people we have served, the initiatives we have undertaken, and the collective impact we have made.

Yours sincerely

Helen Laird and Donna John

We want to thank our funders, partners and supporters for your continuous support throughout the year. Your unwavering commitment has played a pivotal role in our journey, and we sincerely appreciate it.

Your generous contributions have been the backbone of our operations, allowing us to make a real difference in the lives of many individuals and communities across Harrow. Your support has empowered us to pursue our mission with utmost dedication, and we are proud to share some of the incredible achievements we've accomplished together over the past year.

Thanks to your contributions, we've been able to provide crucial services to those in need, including engaging young people with particular risk factors and vulnerability to being drawn into gangs, increasing their resilience and protective factors and prevent them becoming gang involved through mentoring and sports.

Launch innovative projects that have tackled pressing issues and brought about meaningful change.

Cultivate valuable partnerships that have bolstered our impact and extended our outreach.

Your belief in our mission has been instrumental in helping us navigate challenges and maintain our commitment to making a positive impact on the lives of those we serve.

As we reflect on the past year, we also eagerly anticipate the opportunities and challenges that await us in the future. With your continued support, we are confident that we can achieve even greater heights and continue to work towards a brighter future for individuals and our communities.

Our funders:

BBC Children in need

CABWI Awarding Body

Church of England, 6 Crown Street

Clarion Futures

CNWL NHS Trust

Deo Duce Foundation

Hestia

Home Group

Jack Petchey Foundation

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Trustees' Report (continued)

John Lyon’s Charity

Paul Hamlyn

The Henry Smith Charity

The Leathersellers

The London Borough of Harrow

The Young Harrow Foundation

Youth Music

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Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities

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

The law applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of the constitution. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information included on the charitable company's website. Legislation governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

Approved by the trustees of the charity on .................... and signed on its behalf by:06/12/2023

......................................... Helen Laird Trustee

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Independent Examiner's Report to the trustees of Ignite Youth

Independent examiner’s report to the trustees of Ignite Youth

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Ignite Youth (the Charity) for the year ended 31 March 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

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

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.

Independent examiner’s statement

Since the Charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member and Fellow of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners, which is one of the listed bodies.

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect:

  1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or

  2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

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

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

......................................

John O’Brien MSc, FAIA, FCCA, FCIE, employee of Community Accounting Plus Fellow of the Association of Charity Independent Examiners

Units 1 and 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottingham NG1 5GL

06/12/2023 Date:.............................

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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
3
Investment income
4
Total Income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
Total Expenditure
Net income
Gross transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
15		 Unrestricted
£
94,387
-
1,087
95,474
(89,779)
(89,779)
5,695
5,023
10,718
208,786
219,504		 Restricted
£
-
259,624
-
259,624
(236,939)
(236,939)
22,685
(5,023)
17,662
74,533
92,195		 Total
2023
£
94,387
259,624
1,087
355,098
(326,718)
(326,718)
28,380
-
28,380
283,319
311,699		 Total
2022
£
84,162
274,835
21
359,018
(328,393)
(328,393)
30,625
-
30,625
252,694
283,319

All of the charity's activities derive from continuing operations during the above two periods. The funds breakdown for the period is shown in note 15.

The notes on pages 13 to 24 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 10

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Statement of Financial Activities for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 (continued)

These are the figures for the previous accounting period and are included for comparative purposes

Note
Income and Endowments from:
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
3
Investment income
4
Total Income
Expenditure on:
Charitable activities
6
Total Expenditure
Net income/(expenditure)
Gross transfers between funds
Net movement in funds
Reconciliation of funds
Total funds brought forward
Total funds carried forward
15		 Unrestricted
£
84,162
-
21
84,183
(34,797)
(34,797)
49,386
22,146
71,532
137,254
208,786		 Restricted
£
-
274,835
-
274,835
(293,596)
(293,596)
(18,761)
(22,146)
(40,907)
115,440
74,533		 Total
2022
£
84,162
274,835
21
359,018
(328,393)
(328,393)
30,625
-
30,625
252,694
283,319

The notes on pages 13 to 24 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 11

Ignite Youth

(Registration number: 1189771) Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023

Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
Current assets
Debtors
11
Cash at bank and in hand
12
Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
13
Net current assets
Net assets
Funds of the charity:
Restricted income funds
Restricted funds
15
Unrestricted income funds
Unrestricted funds
Total funds
15		 2023
£
1,198
2,933
310,517
313,450
(2,949)
310,501
311,699
92,195
219,504
311,699		 2022
£
1,695
5,000
283,138
288,138
(6,514)
281,624
283,319
74,533
208,786
283,319

The financial statements on pages 10 to 24 were approved by the trustees, and authorised for issue on .................... and signed on their behalf by: 06/12/2023

......................................... John Hunter Brown Trustee

The notes on pages 13 to 24 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 12

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023

1 Accounting policies

Statement of compliance

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the second edition of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice issued in October 2019, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

Basis of preparation

Ignite Youth meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notes.

Exemption from preparing a cash flow statement

The charity opted to early adopt Bulletin 1 published on 2 February 2016 and have therefore not included a cash flow statement in these financial statements.

Going concern

The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis.

The trustees assess whether the use of going concern is appropriate i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a going concern. The trustees make this assessment in respect of a period of one year from the date of approval of the financial statements.

Income and endowments

Voluntary income including donations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability.

Donations and legacies

Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured.

Investment income

Dividends are recognised once the dividend has been declared and notification has been received of the dividend due.

Expenditure

All expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that expenditure, it is probable settlement is required and the amount can be measured reliably. All costs are allocated to the applicable expenditure heading that aggregates similar costs to that category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated on a basis consistent with the use of resources, with central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use. Other support costs are allocated based on the spread of staff costs.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 (continued)

Charitable activities

Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.

Taxation

The charity is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the charity is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income or capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter 3 Part 11 of the Corporation Tax Act 2010 or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to charitable purposes.

Tangible fixed assets

Individual fixed assets costing £500.00 or more are initially recorded at cost, less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses.

Depreciation and amortisation

Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful economic life as follows:

Asset class Depreciation method and rate Computer equipment 33% straight line

Trade debtors

Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services performed in the ordinary course of business.

Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method, less provision for impairment. A provision for the impairment of debtors is established when there is objective evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original terms of the receivables.

Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents comprise cash on hand and call deposits, and other short-term highly liquid investments that are readily convertible to a known amount of cash and are subject to an insignificant risk of change in value.

Trade creditors

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of business from suppliers. Accounts payable are classified as current liabilities if the charity does not have an unconditional right, at the end of the reporting period, to defer settlement of the creditor for at least twelve months after the reporting date. If there is an unconditional right to defer settlement for at least twelve months after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities.

Trade creditors are recognised initially at the transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 (continued)

Fund structure

Unrestricted income funds are general funds that are available for use at the trustees' discretion in furtherance of the objectives of the charity.

Restricted income funds are those donated for use in a particular area or for specific purposes, the use of which is restricted to that area or purpose.

Pensions and other post retirement obligations

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity. Pension costs charges in the Statement of Financial Activities represent the contributions payable by the charity during the year.

2 Income from donations and legacies

Donations and legacies;
Donations from companies, trusts and similar
proceeds
Donations from individuals
Gift aid reclaimed
3
Income from charitable activities
Grants & donations
4
Investment income
Interest receivable and similar income;
Interest receivable on bank deposits		 Unrestricted
funds
General
£
88,750
4,727
910
94,387
Restricted
funds
£
259,624
Unrestricted
funds
General
£
1,087		 Total
2023
£
88,750
4,727
910
94,387
Total
2023
£
259,624
Total
2023
£
1,087		 Total
2022
£
77,040
7,122
-
84,162
Total
2022
£
274,835
Total
2022
£
21

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 (continued)

5
Grants and donations
John Lyons Charity
BBC Children in Need
CABWI
The Henry Smith Charity
London Borough of Harrow Council
Youth Music
Jack Petchey Foundation
Home Group
Central & North West London NHS Foundation Trust
Young Harrow Foundation
Deo Duce Foundation
Lloyds Bank Foundation
Sundry grants & donations
The Barratt Developments Plc Charitable Foundation
HMRC Gift aid		 Unrestricted
funds
£
60,000
500
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
27,250
4,727
1,000
910
94,387		 Restricted
funds
£
53,000
38,894
30,000
30,000
27,791
26,550
18,240
15,000
10,630
5,342
4,177
-
-
-
-
259,624		 Total funds
£
113,000
39,394
30,000
30,000
27,791
26,550
18,240
15,000
10,630
5,342
4,177
27,250
4,727
1,000
910
354,011

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 (continued)

6 Expenditure on charitable activities

Bookkeeping
Bank charges
Legal & professional fees
Dues & subscriptions
Equipment
Insurance
IT support
Office supplies & stationery
Office rent
Telephone & mobile costs
Training
Utilities
Rates
Transport & car mileage
Parking
Project activities
Project food
Project rent
Project resources
Project equipment
Project training
Salaries, NI & pensions
Depreciation
Sundry expenses
Repairs & maintenance		 Unrestricted
General funds
£
Restricted funds
£
-
-
-
72
60
3,517
-
2,585
-
399
-
1,867
-
1,321
-
1,252
-
13,107
109
2,699
-
811
-
921
-
715
77
2,460
15
17
-
7,925
113
3,235
158
11,444
1,550
1,158
-
1,353
-
4,754
84,586
170,737
1,694
599
212
2,373
1,205
1,618
89,779
236,939		 Total
2023
£
-
72
3,577
2,585
399
1,867
1,321
1,252
13,107
2,808
811
921
715
2,537
32
7,925
3,348
11,602
2,708
1,353
4,754
255,323
2,293
2,585
2,823
326,718		 Total
2022
£
1,837
106
2,578
1,650
122
3,651
3,392
1,207
14,713
3,658
420
403
919
1,513
86
5,961
2,678
5,583
6,379
3,659
1,476
263,381
1,694
1,327
-
328,393

7 Net incoming/outgoing resources

Net incoming resources for the year include:

Depreciation of fixed assets

2023 2022
£ £
2,293 1,694

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 (continued)

8 Staff costs

The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:

The aggregate payroll costs were as follows:
Staff costs during the year were:
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension costs		 2023
£
235,217
15,570
4,536
255,323		 2022
£
238,078
20,185
5,118
263,381

The monthly average number of persons (including senior management team) employed by the charity during the year was as follows:

Monthly paid staff 2023
No
12		 2022
No
13

9 (2022 - 11) of the above employees participated in the Defined Contribution Pension Schemes.

Contributions to the employee pension schemes for the year totalled £4,536 (2022 - £5,118).

No employee received emoluments of more than £60,000 during the year

The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £48,688 (2022 - £42,630).

9 Taxation

The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from taxation.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 (continued)

10 Tangible fixed assets

Cost
At 1 April 2022
Additions
At 31 March 2023
Depreciation
At 1 April 2022
Charge for the year
At 31 March 2023
Net book value
At 31 March 2023
At 31 March 2022
11 Debtors
Trade debtors
Prepayments
Accrued income
12 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash at bank
13 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Trade creditors
Other creditors		 Computer
equipment
£
5,483
1,796		 Total
£
5,483
1,796
7,279
3,788
2,293
6,081
1,198
1,695
2022
£
-
-
5,000
7,279
3,788
2,293
6,081
1,198
1,695
2023
£
1,392
1,541
-
2,933
2023
£
310,517
2023
£
96
2,853
2,949
5,000
2022
£
283,138
2022
£
3,825
2,689
6,514

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2023 (continued)

14 Obligations under leases and hire purchase contracts

Land and buildings
Within one year
15 Funds
Unrestricted funds
General
General fund
Restricted funds
Awards fund (Jack Petchey)
CEO Salary fund
Criminal Justice Initiatives
Employment fund
Mentoring
Rayners Lane Gangs Work
Sports fund
Trips & outings fund
Workshops
COVID fund
Training & internship fund
Summer activities
Activity & Music fund
Mental Well-being
Total restricted funds
Total funds		 Balance at 1
April 2022
£
208,786
1,548
10,272
9,944
2,733
4,541
13,880
5,103
3,825
235
19,186
3,266
-
-
-
74,533
283,319		 Incoming
resources
£
95,474
5,400
-
38,894
30,000
30,000
15,000
53,000
-
31,968
-
12,840
5,342
26,550
10,630
259,624
355,098		 Resources
expended
£
(89,779)
(4,982)
(10,272)
(36,381)
(15,693)
(33,646)
(14,816)
(35,311)
-
(22,002)
(13,538)
(2,872)
(5,154)
(28,375)
(13,897)
(236,939)
(326,718)		 2023
£
875
Transfers
£
5,023
-
-
-
(333)
-
-
-
(3,825)
(333)
-
-
-
(532)
-
(5,023)
-		 2022
£
3,400
Balance at
31 March
2023
£
219,504
1,966
-
12,457
16,707
895
14,064
22,792
-
9,868
5,648
13,234
188
(2,357)
(3,267)
92,195
311,699

The transfers from the Employment, Activity & Music and Workshops funds to the General fund represents the net book value of fixed assets, the use of which is not subject to any restriction.

The transfer from the Trips & Outings fund to the General fund relates to activities which have ceased, and the release of any restrictions on the use of these funds.

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Unrestricted funds
General
General fund
Restricted
Awards fund (Jack Petchey)
Basketball fund
CEO Salary fund
Criminal Justice Initiatives
Employment fund
Gangs work
Mentoring
Rayners Lane Gangs Work
Sports fund
SYW Salary fund
Trips & outings fund
Wealdstone Gangs Work
Workshops
COVID fund
Training & internship fund
Summer activities
Total restricted funds
Total funds		 Balance at 1
April 2021
£
137,254
1,379
2,000
10,272
-
15,373
12,146
44,731
14,927
-
8,024
1,390
212
-
4,986
-
-
115,440
252,694		 Incoming
resources
£
84,183
5,100
500
45,000
60,020
17,984
10,000
16,190
15,000
11,500
-
2,435
150
40,454
22,000
25,302
3,200
274,835
359,018		 Resources
expended
£
(34,797)
(4,931)
(2,500)
(45,000)
(50,076)
(30,624)
-
(56,380)
(16,047)
(6,397)
(8,024)
-
(362)
(40,219)
(7,800)
(22,036)
(3,200)
(293,596)
(328,393)		 Transfers
£
22,146
-
-
-
-
-
(22,146)
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
(22,146)
-		 Balance at
31 March
2022
£
208,786
1,548
-
10,272
9,944
2,733
-
4,541
13,880
5,103
-
3,825
-
235
19,186
3,266
-
74,533
283,319

The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows:

Awards Fund

Funder: Jack Petchey Achievement Awards

Description: Funds a recreational activity chosen by young people, as part of the Jack Petchey Award scheme.

Basketball Fund

Funder: Street Games (Sport4Good)

Description: This project hosts a series of weekly basketball sessions for young people. Sessions culminate in a healthy meal. Participants are encouraged to engage with employment support as part of the sessions.

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CEO Salary Fund

Funder: Leathersellers

Description: Multi-year grant covering part of the Ignite Director’s salary.

Funder: John Lyon’s Charity

Description: Multi-year grant covering part of the Ignite Director’s salary.

Criminal Justice Initiatives Fund

Funder: BBC Children in Need

Description: To engage young people with particular risk factors and vulnerability to being drawn into gangs, to support them primarily through mentoring to increase their resilience and protective factors and prevent them becoming gang involved.

Funder: Church of England, 6 Crown Street

Description: To steer young people away from becoming involved with the criminal justice system, and more specifically getting a criminal record. Addressing issues (such as abusing drugs and alcohol), that may have led them to become involved in problematic and life limiting behaviour.

Employment Fund

Funder: The Henry Smith Charity

Description: Employment support, delivered through 1:1 and group work with our specialist employability youth worker. The service also offers young people opportunities for training, apprenticeships, and re-engaging with education.

Mentoring Fund

Funder: CNWL NHS Trust

Description: Working in conjunction with our local NHS Trust, a youth worker from Ignite provides an opportunity for patients in the community, aged between 18- 25years to access intensive mentoring support and other activities offered by Ignite.

Funder: CABWI Awarding Body

Description: Mentoring, coaching, sports sessions and detached outreach youth work that supports young people in developing their mindset to make better choices.

Rayners Lane Gangs Fund

Funder: Home Group

Description: This project focuses on engaging with young people in and around the Rayners Lane Estate, who are most vulnerable to participating in dangerous and possibly illegal activity. The project engages with young people through a series of detached, mentoring, music, and sports sessions.

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Sports Fund

Funder: John Lyon’s Charity – Next Steps

Description: This partnership project encompasses sports, mentoring and detached youth work for students at a local secondary school.

Workshops Fund

Funder: The London Borough of Harrow

Description: A series of workshops that deliver training and provide a safe space for parents from the Black community to explore topics associated with youth violence. Parents then go on to become community based ‘Parent Champions’, sharing their knowledge and signposting other parents to appropriate services.

Funder: Deo Duce Foundation

Description: Three 4-week rounds of workshops targeted towards years 8 and 9 and focusing on improving students’ safety, well-being and resilience.

The project raises awareness around the issues associated with serious youth violence and criminal exploitation, whilst limiting the likelihood of young people becoming involved in youth violence and gangs.

Covid Fund

Funder: Paul Hamlyn

Description: A creative arts youth work project focusing on the impact that Covid-19 has had on young people by providing a platform for them to voice their experiences and empowering them to address this.

Training & Internship Fund

Funder: Clarion Futures

Description: Providing paid work experience to a young person studying for a youth work qualification

Funder: Jack Petchey

Description: Internship Programme – Providing a year’s paid internship for a new member of the team.

Summer Holiday Activities Fund

Funder: Young Harrow Foundation

Description: The provision of activities and trips during the six-week summer holidays

Activity and Music Fund

Funder: Youth Music

Description: The project uses the transformational power of music and self-expression, it focuses on reducing inequalities, achieving a reduction in risky/life-limiting behaviour’s, increasing resilience and self-efficacy, improving mental health and well-being and increasing education/employment prospects for young participants.

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Mental Well-being Fund

Funder: Hestia

Description: ‘Community Connextions Project – Support for young people to access benefits advice and employability skills services.

Funder: LNWH NHS Trust

Description: ‘NEON’ - The project aims to improve the patient experience, compliance with treatment and improve health outcomes. The Ignite youth worker is embedded within the hospital and support is also provided if an in-community referral is generated.

16 Independent examiner's fees

During the period, the fees payable (excluding VAT) to the charity’s independent examiner Community Accounting Plus are analysed as follows:

Independent examination 2023
£
1,050		 2022
£
1,000

17 Trustees remuneration and expenses

No trustees, nor any persons connected with them, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year.

No trustees have received any reimbursed expenses or any other benefits from the charity during the year.

18 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted

Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Total net assets		 General
£
1,198
221,255
(2,949)
219,504
Unrestricted
General
£
1,695
213,605
(6,514)
208,786		 Restricted
£
-
92,195
-
92,195
Restricted
£
-
74,533
-
74,533		 2023
Total funds
£
1,198
313,450
(2,949)
311,699
2022
Total funds
£
1,695
288,138
(6,514)
283,319

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