Charity registration number.. 1189771 Ignite Youth Annual Report and Financial Statements flir the Year Ended 31 March 2025 CoJnmut]ity Accounting Plus Units l and 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottin¥hatn NGI 5GL
Ignite Youth Contents Reference and Administrative Details Trustees, Report 2to5 Siatement of Trustees, Responsibilities Independent Examiner'5 Report Statement of Financial Activities 8t09 Balance Sheet 10 Notes to the Financial Statements I I to24
Ignite Youth Refer¢n¢¢ and Administrative D¢t#ils Tru5t¢es Helen Laird, Chair Ego Obi, Vice Chair Johll Hiillter Bro1, Treasurer David Herbert Sunali Patel Nadyg Adela Allen Donna John, Chief Executive Officer Senior Management Tea Charity Registration Number 1189771 Principal Office 9 Scott Crescent Rayners L]e Harro HA? OTY Independent Exk)miner Eva Sievens, employee of Community Accounting Plus Units l and 2 North West 41 Tglbot Street Nottingham NGI 5GL Page I
Ignite Youth Trusl¢¢s' Report The trL15tee5 present the aniiual report together M'ith the financial ststeTneJits of the charity for the year ended i I March 2025. Trustees and officers The trustees and officers serving during the year and sin¢e the year end were as follom's.. Trustees.. Helei) Laird, Chair Ego Obi, Vice Chair Jolin Hunter Brol, Treasurer David Herbert Sunali Patel (appointed 18 June 2025) Nadya Adela Allen {appointed 16 July 2025) Kelly O'sullivan (appointed l May 2024 , until 15 September 2025} Khalil Taipow (appointed l May 2024, until 21 October 2024} Strueture, govermanee and management 'o/ure ofgoverming do¢eI The charity is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation operated under the rules of its constitution adopted 3 June ?020. On 30th September 2020, the charity commenced activity, takin¥ over all assets, liabilitie5 and ongoing activity froin Ignite Trust. re¥istered charity, niitnber 1088365. Reerulimenl omd appoifttment oftrusiees Trustees are recruited and appointed by the existing board, taking into account the needs L)f Ignite and the skills and experience that they offer. In an effort to maintain a broad skill mix, the Board of Trustees revIe'S its make-up regularly and in the event of particular skills being needed or lost, individuals are recruited to offer themselves fL)r appointmenr to the BL)ard. Objectives and aetivities Objects ond The objects of the charity, which is for th¢ public benefit and to be carried oiit within a Christian ethos are.. To act as a resource for young people up to the age of 25 living in the Loiidoii Borollghs of Bamet, Brent. Ealing, Harrow and Hillingdon by providing advice and assistan¢e and organising programmes of physi¢al, ediicational and other activities as a means of.. {a) advancing iii life and helping young people b). developing their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable thein to participate in society as independent, Inature and responsible individuals,. {b) advancing education., {c) relievingT uiiemployinei)t', {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 reasoii of their J'outh. agFe, infirinitv or disability, poverty or social and economic Circumst)ceS Wlth a view to improving the conditions of life of such persons. Page 2
Ignite Youth Trustees, Report (¢ontinu¢d) Objectives, 51Tulegies andartivilies We provide the following activities for young people.. Mentoriii¥,' Sport5 based activity sessions; Employment and educaiion initiatives. Including employability skills sessions and maths tuition; Creative sessions including n)usic and art.. Detached outreach work", Opeii aLcess youth drop-in provisions., Workshops in schools", Trips and outings. Publi¢ benefil The trustees confimi that they have complied with th¢ reqvir¢m¢nts of section 17 of th¢ Charities Art ?01 I to hav¢ due regard to the public benefit guidan¢e published by th¢ Charity Commission for England and Wales. Achievements and performance The charity has successfully implemeiited 16 core projects that encompas5 mentoring. sport5, WOTk5hops, trips and tutoring all aimed at creating a safer and more resiliei)t environment for vulnerable youth. ment Over the last year. we have continued to grow and strei)gthen our employability offerii)g. We established a new employability Lourse at Harrow College, reaching vulntrable young people. The six-week course equips young people witl) the skills. ki)owled¥e. and tonlidence tts iiavigate the job market and succeed in tl)tir carters. In additioi) to oui group employability sessions, we ofler l-to-l employability support to young people. This includes CV wiitin¥, personalised support with .job applications, inttrview prtpaiation. and even liaising with employers on their behalf. In April, Ignite delivered lis first Employabiliiy Jobs Fair at Harrow Clillege. The eveni supported young people and the wider Harrow community by creating direci pathways inio education. training and employment. Young people gained exposure to iiidustries thej. might not othenvise have considered. broadening aspirations and understanding of local opportunities. Many aitendees sought immediate suppon with CV drafting and inierview preparation. enabling them to take practical next steps toward employment. Several participants also signed up for ongoing Ignite sessions, ensuring sustained mentoring and employabiliiy development beyond the event. This year, we have also taken steps 10 grow our corporate partnerships. In summer 2094. we partnered with Goligle, SSP Group and L&Q to deliver 3 fantastic career and insight days for young people at their London head olTices. The events offered valuable netw'orking opportunities and a chance for young people to gain advice from industry professionals. As a result. we are delighted to share that one of our young people, a young mum, went on to secure employment with SSP. Lead Ri ht We have continued our partnership 'ith The Jiibilee Academy, strengthening our presence at the school, and allowing oiir services to reach at-risk young people. Over the coiirse of the year, we have implemented a successful second programme in th¢ s¢hool, engaging 42 students. Our Lead Right programme combine5 non-contact boxing exercises, mentOTing and group educational 'orkshop5 to equip students who attend the Jubilee Academy. ali altetnative provision. with the skills and confidence to success11Y transitioii back into mainstream educatioji and stsy in mainstream education. Page 3
Ignite Youth Trustees, Report (¢ontinu¢d) The relaxed and infotinal structure of the sessions allow student5 to feel coinfortable discussing tOPlC5 that are relevant and ineaniiigFful to their live5. Direct feedback frotn the student5 especially praised the boxing 5es5ions and our coach for helping them feel inotivated and engaged. As a result, 880/0 of student5 said their physical health improved since engaging in the project. Reflecting on the group sessioi)s. Inany students Coinmented on a boost in coi)Iidence. They felt listened to, respected. ai)d empow'ered with knowledge about topics that direttls, affect their lives. Sessioi)s focusing 01) positive and toxic relationships were especially impactful, with several students i)oting improvements in their understanding ol. healthy relationship dynamics. Soine also mei)tioned that their relationships with peers and teachers had iinproved since attending the sessioi)s. Rose Pro ect Funded by City Bridge Foundaiion. the Rlise Project is an engagement and research initiative focused on identifying the barriers that young women and girls face in accessing relevant projects and resources. Since its launch, we've successfully estsblished a cohort of young women and young researchers, completing the firsi phase of our research. Our girls, hub cregies a safe environment where young women and girls can express and challenge themselves through socialisation and fitness. Since the beginning of the project. we have engaged with 29 young women and girls, all of whom attend regularly and have developed strong relationships with our youth workers and other girls. In addition to implementing our girls, hub, we have recruited a group of 6 researchers, aged 16 or over, to conduct youth-led research in Greenhill. The groiip has played an important role over the last 12 months, completing training and conducting research to understand the factors contributing to young oMen and girls, low participation rates iii youth work activitie5. The results of this research will become the foundation of co-developed, girl-led initiatives to ensure that all youiig women and girls have equal access to and engagement iii activities. RESTORE RESTORE 15 an early intervention youth work project creating a safe space for young Black men to improve their mental health and well-being. The project engage5 youiig tnen (14-25) who are of Black African, Black Caribbean, Black Mixed aiid Black 'Other' heritagFe. This group is disproportionately represeiited in local ental health 5ervice5. and ofteii faces barriers to accessing support due to 5ti¥ma. cultural perceptior15 and a lack of trust in the healthcare systems. The programme's ii)fomial settin& which combines sports. shared meals and group discussions. removes the Llii)ical and often ii)timidating aspects of traditional mental health services, empow'ering participants to address ehallenges and build healthier futures. The use of youth WL)rkers with lived or shared exrienceS fostsrs irusi and relatability, encouraging young men to engage. By tailoring our approach to the specific needs and preferences of this cohort. RESTORE addresses critical gaps in service provision and supports young men in accessing mental health and well-being support earlier. The project engaged 55 young men aged 14-25. Point Fonward Our Point For%¥?rd provision delivers weekly 2-hoiir open access basketball sessions to local }'oung people in the Royboiirne. Since the project's inceptioii last yegr. we have engaged 1th over l 00 young people, proving the demand for open-gccess sport activities in the area. The project has been crucial in providing sessions to young people who may oiherwise be limited in their access to sport activities, with a llumber of young people stating Ihese free sessions are the only physical activity they do outside of school. Page 4
Ignite Youth Trustees, Report (¢ontinu¢d) The }'oung people'5 passion aiid drive for basketball ha5 gone beyoiid the projecL '1th a group of youiig people 'orking togFether with our youth worker5 to co-de5igFii and orgFani5e a number of basketball toiirnaineiits. In addition to this, we are extreniely pleased to report that in March 2025, the leader of the council approved the Headstone ward NCIL application to iinprove and refurbish the basketball court at Harrow Recreation Grouiid. lunite Yoiith plaj'ed ali instnjmental role iii di5CI15SIOTlS Wlth Ha0. Recreation Ground and HatTOW Couiicil, with our youi)g people conducting research on the best ways to iinprove the toutts. The discussions and application loi the refurbishinei)t w'ere a direct regult ol. the feedback we received froin our young people who highlitshted the deinand for free basketball Lourts ai)d the barriers that exist ii) atcessii)g them. We M'ould like to thank the following for their generous support of Ignite.. . CABWI Awardit]g Body Cherry Familv Fouiidation Church of Eii¥land, 6 Crowii Street Citj. Bridge Trust Deo Duce Foundatitsn Greater Loiidoii Authority HaTrow' Colle¥e Hedley Foundaiion Home Group Jack Peichey Foundaiion John Lyon's Charli Sisiers of the Holy Cross Tesco The Henry Smith Foundation The London Borough of Harrow London North West Hospitals Charity London North West Hospitals NHS Trust Voluntary Action Harrow Young Harrow Foundation Fink)neial revie Ignite Youth remaill% on a solid financial footing. Our income (predominantly from Grants and donations) was £389,064 up to the financial year ended 3 1st March 2Q25, slightly exceeded hy our expenditiire of £4?6,781. This slight overspend a$ anticipated as we loi)ked to support specific projects over the year and were happy to dra, iipon re%erve%. Our unre%tricted general fund continues to more than satisfy oiir reserves policy (see below) and our funding pipeline for the comiiig financial year looks sound. thank5 to the oiibFoing generosity of our nder5. Pullty reserves The organisation maintains a general reserve of 4 months running costs. The trusiees have set this level of general reserve.. •To support the operations of the charity if inclime 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. Page 5
Ignite Youth Statement of Trust¢¢s' Respon$ibilitie$ The tnjstees are responsible for preparing the trustees, report aiid the financial statements iii accordance with the United KingFdoin Accoiiiiting Standards (United Kiiiudom Generall), Accepted Accounting Practice) and applicable law and regulations. The lam, applicable to charities requires the trustees to prepare financial staiements flir 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.. select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently,. observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP; make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; state 'hether applicable accountin£ st[dardS have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements: and prepare the financial Staments on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accliunting records thai disclose '1th reasonable accuracy at any time the fiiiancial positioii of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with th¢ Charities Act 2011, the Charities {Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008, and the provisions of th¢ constitution. The trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and dctectioii of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees are responsible for the n)aintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial infomiation included on the charitable con)pany's website. Legislatioi) goveming the preparation and dissemination of rinancial statements may difter from legislaiion ii) other jurisdictions. Approved by the trnstees of the charity 011 ..231.1212Q25 and signed on its behalf by.. Helen Laird TTUStee Page 6
Ignite Youth Ind¢pend¢nt Ex#min¢r's R¢port to the trust¢e$ of Ignite Youth Independent examiner's report to the tru5tee5 of Ignite Youth I report to the trustees 011 my exatnination of the accounts of lJite Youth (the Charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basi5 of report As the irusiees of the charity you are responsible for Ihe preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act'l. I report in respeci 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(51{b) of the Act. Independent examiner's slatement Since the Cliarity'5 (Tr05s inconie exceeded £250,000 your examiner Tnust be a member of a body listed in Section 145 of the 201 l Act. I confimi that l arn qualified to undertake the exaniination because l am a meniber of the Chartered Institute of Public Finance and AcLountancy ICIPFAI, wliiLI) is one of the listed bodie5. I Iiave conipleted Iny exainination. I confiTm that no matters Iiave come to In), attention in connection with tlie exaniination ¥iving me cause to believe that in any Inaterial re5pe¢t'. accounting records ivere not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 130 of the Act,. or 2. the accounts do not accord with tliose records,. or 3. the accounts do noi comply will) the accounting requirements concerning the fomi and tontent of accounts sei out ii) the Cl)arities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'irue 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 conneciion with the examination to which aitention should be dra7 in this report in order to enable a proper undeTStanding of the accounts to be reached. Ew£l Stev¢iis. BSL, cpfA. einployee of Coinmut)it}' Accounting Plus member ol'the Chartered Institute of Public Fii)ance and Accountancy (CIPFA) Ut)its l and 2 North West 41 Talbot Street Nottingham NGI 5GL Date.. 2311212025 Page 7
Ignite Youth St#t¢m¢nt of Finan¢ial Activities for th¢ Year Ended 31 March 2025 Total 2025 Total 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Note Income and Endowments fro. Donations and legacies Charitable activities Investment income 8,603 401,531 3,179 1,367 4,876 360,245 361,612 4,876 Total Income ?8,819 J60,245 J89,064 413,31i Expenditure on: Charitable activities (12,?81) (414.5001 (426.7811 (405.352} Total Expenditure (1? 281) (414,5001 (4?6.7811 (405,352) Net movement in 1)dS (54,255) (37,717} 7.961 Reeoneiliation of funds Total funds brought forward 171,206 148.454 319,660 ill,699 Total lldS catTied fonvard 15 187,744 94,199 281,943 319,660 All of the charity's activities derive from continiiing operatiolls diiring the above two periods. The funds breakdown for the period is shown in note 15. The notes on pages I I to 24 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 8
Ignite Youth Statement of Financial A¢tivitie$ for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (¢ontinu¢d) These are the figur¢5 for the previou5 accounting period and are included for Comparative purposes Total 2024 Unrestricted Restricted Note Income and Endowments from: Donatioiis and legacies Charitable activities Investment income 8,60i 8,60i 401,531 3,179 400,358 3,179 Total Income 12,955 400,358 413,313 Expenditure on.. Charitable activities (23,516) (381,8361 {405,352} Total Expenditure (23,516) (381,8361 {405,352} Net (expenditure)lincome Gross trnnsfers between funds (10,561) (37,7J7) 18,522 7,961 Net movemeiit in funds (48,298) 56,259 7,961 Reeoneiliation of funds Total funds bn)ught forward 219,504 92,195 ill,699 Total funds carried forward 15 171,206 148,454 319,660 The notes on pages I I to 24 form an integral part of these financial statements. Page 9
Ignite Youth (Registration number: 1189771} Balanee Sheel as at 31 Mareh 2025 202S 2024 Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 10 599 Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 5,946 280,674 6,183 i22,247 286,6?0 328,430 Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year 13 14,677) 19,369} Net current assets 281.943 319,061 Net assets 281,94) J19,660 Funds of the charity: Restrieted income funds Restricied funds 94,199 148,454 Unrestrietcd ineome funds Unrestricted funds 187.744 171,206 Total funds 15 281,943 i19,660 The fiiiancial statements on pages 8 to 24 were approved by the trustee5, and authorised for issue on 2311212025 . and si&ed on their behalf by.. TTUStee The notes Lin pages I I to 24 form an integral part of these financial Statements. Page 10
Ignite Youth Notes to th¢ Financial Statements for th¢ Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2025 Aeeounting polieies Statement of compliance The financial siatements have been prepared in accL)rdance w'ith the second editilin 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 iiiitially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the Televant accounting policy notes. Exemption from preparing a eagh t70 statement Under Ihe exemption available to smaller charities the Board of Trustees has Chosen not to include a Statement of Cash Flows 1th1n the financial siatements. Going coneern The financial statemejits have been prepared on a going concem basis. The trustees assess whether the use of going concem 15 appropriate i.e. whether there are any material uncertainties related to events or conditions that may cast significaiit doubt on the ability of the charity to continue as a goit]g concern. The trustees Inake this assessment in respect of a period of one year frojn the date of approval of the financial statements. Income and endowments Voluntary. income inLludiii¥ doi)ations, gifts, legacies and grants that provide core funding or are of a general nature is recognised when the Lharity has entitleinent to the income, it is probable that the income will be ieLtived and tl)e amouiit Lan be nieasured witl) 5ufficieiit reliability. Donlllions and legacies Donations and legacies are recognised on a receivable basis when receipt is probable and the amount can be reliably measured. Grunts receivftble GrtS are recognised when the charity has an entitlen)ent to the funds and any conditions linked tts the grdi)ts have beeli met. Where ptrfotmanLe Londitions dre attached to the grdnt and are yet to be met, the income is ieLo¥ni5ed as a liability and included on the biilance Sheet as deferred inLome to be released. Inveslnienl inconie Dividends are recognised once the dividend has been declared and noiification has been received of the dividend due. Page 11
Ignite Youth Notes to the Fin#n¢i#l Stalements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Expenditure All expcnditiir¢ is rQgnised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to that ¢xp¢nditur¢, it is probable settlemcnt 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 ¢annot be dirertly attributcd to particular headiiig% they have been allocated on a basi% con%istent with the use of re.%oiirces, with Central staff costs allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of th¢ asset's use. Other support costs are allated based oii the spread of stsff costs. Chtsrltthble aeilvliles c.haritable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneliciaries. It includes both costs that cai) be allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Taxatio The charity is CL)nsidered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph I Schedule 6 of the Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the defiiiition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes. Accordingly, the chariry is potentially exempt from taxation in respect of income L)r capital gains received within categories covered by Chapter i Part I l of the Corporation Tax Act 201 O or Section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992, to the extent that such income or gains are applied exclusively to chariiable purposes. Tangible fixed assets Individual fixed assets costing £500.00 or more gre initially recorded at cost: less any subsequent accumulated depreciation and subsequent accumulated impairment losses. Depreeiation and amortisation Depreciation is provided on tangible fixed assets so as to }TIte off the cost or valuation, less any estimated residual value, over their expected useful econoinic life as follows.. A55et class Computer equipment Depreciation method and rate 330/0 Straight line Trade debtors Trade debtors are amounts due from customers for merchandise sold or services perfomied in the ordinary course of biisiness. Trade debtors are recognised initially at the transaction price. They ar¢ subsequently measured at ami)rtised ¢ost using the effective interest method. less provi%ion for impainnent. A provision fi)r th¢ impainnent of debtors is establi%hcd when there is objective evidence that the charity will not be able to collect all amounts due according to the original ternis of the r¢¢eivables. Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalei)ts comprise cash on hand and call dep05lts, and other 5hort-teTm highly liquid investmeiits that are readily convertible to a knowii amount of cash and are subject to an iiisignificant risk of change in value. Page 12
Ignite Youth Notes to the Fin#n¢i#l Stalements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Trade ereditors '[ rade creditnrs are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary ¢ourse of hu%illess from suppliers. Accounts pa}'able are cla8%ified as ciirrent liabilities if the ¢harity does not have an uncanditional right, at the end of the reporting perii)d, to defer settl¢ment of the creditor for at least M'elve months after the reporting date. If there is an iinconditional right to defer %ettlement for at leasi '¢Ive mi)iiths after the reporting date, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recogni5ed iiiitially at the transaction price and 5ub5equently measured at amortised cost usijig the effective interest method. Fund structure Unrestricted incotne funds are general ndS 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 thai area or purpose. PenSLOllS and other post retirement obligation5 The chariry operates a defined contribuiion pension scheme for employees. The assets of the scheme are held separaiely from those of Ihe 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 legaeies Unrestricted fund5 General Total 202S Total 2024 Donations and lega¢ies' Donations from companies. trusts and similar proceeds Donations from individuals Gift aid reclaimed Grants, includin¥ capital ¥rants,' Gr[tS from otl)er charities Grants from companies 3,692 6,174 761 3,692 6,174 761 2,440 4,610 553 8.900 3,(149 8,900 3,049 1,000 ?2,576 22,576 8.603 Page 13
Ignite Youth Notes to the Fin#n¢i#l Stalements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 3 Income from eharitable activities Unrestri¢¢ed Restricted fund5 Total 202S Total 2024 General Grants & donations Events 360,245 360,245 400,358 1,173 Fees 587 780 587 780 Sundry income 1,367 360,245 361,612 401,531 4 Investment income Unrestricted fund5 General Total 2025 Total 2024 Interest receivable and similar income. Interest receivable on bank deposits 4,876 4,876 3,179 Page 14
Ignite Youth Notes to the Fin#n¢i#l Stalements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 5 Grants and donations Unrestricted Restricted fund5 Total funds BBC Children in Need CABWI 16,144 35,000 12,000 21,975 9,311 2,930 16,744 1,090 450 3,817 4,790 2,000 iO,000 16,144 35,000 12,000 21,975 9,311 Chetry Family Foundatioi) City Bridge Foundatioi) The Crossroad Project Deo Duce Foundation Go London Foundation Groundwork UK Harrow College Boxing Hartow Council HatTOW Giving Hedley Foundation The Henry Smith Charity HMRC Gift aid Home Group Jack Petchey Foundatilin John Lyons Charity NEON 16,744 1,090 450 3,817 4.790 2,000 30,000 761 761 18,000 32,185 57,700 i3,750 18,000 32,185 57,700 33,750 3,049 19,948 i 0,000 8,900 32,411 9,866 NHS Diabetes Project NHS Restore Optivits Parents & Early Years Innovation Fund Sisters of Ihe Holy Cross Young Harrow Foundation Sundry donations 3,049 19,948 i 0,000 8,900 32,411 9.866 22.576 i60.245 382,821 Page 15
Ignite Youth Notes to the Fin#n¢i#l Stalements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 6 Expenditure on eharitable activities Unrestrieted General fund5 Restricted fund5 Total 2025 Total 2024 Accountancy Bank charges Dues & subscriptions Equipmei)t Insuraiice IT siipport Legal & professional fees Office supplies & stationery otfice rent Rates 1,626 40 1,626 60 1,764 20 1,764 60 2,032 658 2,475 3,629 3.629 1,281 2,888 2,955 20,405 650 158 2,730 6,901 3,261 17,493 672 298 20,405 650 Recruitnient & trainin¥ Repairs & maiJiteJ)ance Telephone & mobile costs Trnnsport & car mileage 216 216 116 26 142 1,527 47 1,527 408 3,672 2,035 3,161 7,991 941 8,601 361 4,000 6,796 971 16,807 4,000 6,921 971 16,807 Project activities Project equipment Project food Project mobile Project rent Project resources Project training Project travel Salarie5, Nl & pensions Depreciatioii Sundry, expenses 125 15,296 7,83) 3,950 2,352 i19.440 15,296 8,15) 4,030 2,352 327,706 599 440 18,309 5,877 2,752 320 80 8,266 599 374 i09,199 599 1,825 66 12,281 414,500 426,781 404,352 7 Net ineomingloutgoing resources Net (outgoing)lin¢oming resour¢es for the year includ¢'. 202S 2024 Depreciation of fixed assets 599 599 Page 16
Ignite Youth Notes to the Fin#n¢i#l Stalements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 8 Staff eosts The aggr¢gat¢ payroll costs were as follows.. 202S 2024 St8ff £0s¢s during the year were: Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension costs 302,662 19,978 5,U66 284,620 19,522 5,057 327,706 309,199 The monthly average number L)f persons (including senior management team) employed by the charity during the year was as follows.. 2025 No 2024 No Monthly paid staff 14 912024- 10) of the above employees participated iii the Defined Contribution Pension Schemes. Contributions to the employee pensioi) heMeS for the year totalled £5,06612024- £5,057). No ¢mploye¢ re¢eiv¢d emoluments of more thgn £60,000 diiring the ye The tothl employee benefits of the key management personnel of the charity were £53,707 {2024- £49.812). 9 Taxation The charity is a registered charity and is therefore exempt from corporation taxation. Page 17
Ignite Youth Notes to the Fin#n¢i#l Stalements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 10 Tangible fixed assets Computer equipment Total Cost At l April 2024 7,279 7,279 At 31 March 2025 7,279 7,279 Depreciation At l April ?024 Charge for the year At i l March 2025 6,680 599 6,680 599 7.279 7,279 Net book walut At i l March 2025 At i l March 2024 599 599 I l Debtors 2025 2024 Trade debtors Prepayments Other debtors 3,087 1,677 1,182 4.387 1,596 5,946 6,18i 12 Cash and cash equivaleNt5 2024 Cash at bank 280,674 32? ?47 13 Creditor5: aount5 falling due withiTh one year 2025 2024 Trade creditors Other taxatioii and social security Othcr creditors Accruals 1,822 125 4,072 480 6,947 600 4,677 9,369 Page 18
Ignite Youth Notes to the Fin#n¢i#l Stalements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 14 Obligations under leases and hire purehase eontraets 2025 2024 Land and buildings Within one year Between one and five years After five years 9,000 41,000 49,500 875 99,500 875 15 Funds Balance at I April 2024 Incoming resources Resource5 expended Balance at 31 March 202S Unrestricted funds Generul General fund 171,206 28,819 (12,281) 187,744 Restricted funds Awards fund (Jack Petchey) Criminal Justice Iniiiatives Emplojment fund Mentorin¥ Rayners Lane Gangs Work Sports fund Workshops Salary fund Training & intemship fund Summer activities, trips & outings fuiid Activity & Music fund Mental Well-being 2,522 3,938 20,431 5,400 43,666 30,000 35,000 18,(X)O 70,194 1,000 (3,761) (35,563) (33,522) (34,60?) (18,635) (75,997) (881) (36,318) (23,503) 4,161 12,041 16,909 921 2,469 20,892 3,658 3,104 26,695 3,539 36,318 13,274 24,807 14,578 188 13.323 24,599 4,700 55.173 72,305 (4,700) (62,781) (84,237) 188 5,715 Total restricted fund5 148,454 360,245 {414,500} 94,199 Total funds 319,660 J89,064 {426,781 } 281,943 Page 19
Ignite Youth Notes to the Fin#n¢i#l Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued) The specific purposes for which the funds are to be applied are as follows.. Aw'ards Fund Fui)der'. Jack Petchey Achievement Awards Description.. Funds a recreational activity chosen by young people, as part of the Jack Peichey Award scheme. Criminal Justiee Initiatives Fund Funder.. Church of England, 6 Crowii Street Description.. To address the issue and impact of alcohol and drug misuse. primarily that of vaping amongst young people. Supporting young people to live healthier and safer lives. Funder.. Church of England, 6 Crown Street Description.. The 'Crossroads Project, addresses the impact of alcohol and drug misuse on eatingnutritiL)n and exercise. It consists of a weekly boxing session and workshL)PS L)n healthy eating and nutrition. Fui)der.' Young Hartow Foundation Description.. Youth led research prL)ject focused on 'young people's safety. within Harro. town centre. Ernplovment Fund Funder.. The Henry Smith Charity Descriptioii.. Einploj'ment support, delivered thr(iugh l.. l and ¥roup work with our Specialist etnployability
'outh worker. The service also offers young people opportunities for training. apprenticeships, and re-engaging with education. Mentoring Fund Funder.. CABWI Awarding Body Description.. MentOTiiig, coaching, 5POrtS 5es5ions aiid detached outreach youth work that supports young people in developing their mind-set to make better choices. Funder.. CNWL NHS Trust Description.. WoA(ingF in conjunction with our local NHS TTUSt, a youth worker from IgFnite provides a]1 opportunity for patients held on the Inental health wards to access intensive mentorii)g support and other aLtivitits offered by Ignite. 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 daiigcrous and possibly illegal activity- The project engages with young people through a series of detached. mentorin& music, and sports sessions. Page 20
Ignite Youth Notes to the Fin#n¢i#l Stalements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Sports Fund Funder.. John Lyon's Charity- Next Steps Description.. This partnership project encompasses sports. meiitoring and detached youth work for students at a local secoiidary school. Funder.. Go London Fund - Greater London Authority Descriptioii.. The 'Poiiit Fonwaid, project is designed to support youi)g people become more active and adopt a Tnore active lifestyle. PartiLipant5 Mill attend d w'eekl}' Basketball se55ion led by trained youth workers and sports ¢oathe5. Funder.. Harrow College Description.. Weekly pad boxin¥ session for students. Workshops Fund Funder.. Young Harrow Foundation Description.. Delivery of focus groups researching 'Apprenticeships and Young People,. Training & Internships Fund Fui)der.' Jack Petchey Description.. Internship Programme- Providing a year's paid inrernship for a new member of the team. Activities & Musie Fund Funder.. Deo Deuce Foundation Description.. The 'Lead Right. Project; engages a cohort of students fomi a local aliemative education provision, to stay engaged in educaiion by taking part in non-coniact tioxing sessions, workshops. group mentoring and one-io-one mentoring. Funder.. Hedley Foundatioii Description.. The grant went towards running a weekly drop-in session at our Youth Hub. The session is for }'oung people aged 11-16 and up to 19 with additional needs and takes place in the heart of the Rayners Lane estate. Young peliple can take part in activities, meet with youth w'orkers and have a warm meal. Fui)der.' Young Hartow Foundation Description.. The 'Lead Right, Project,. engages a eohlin of students who aitend a local altemative education provision, 10 stay engaged in education by taking part in non-contact ix)xing sessions, workshops, group mentoring and one-to-one mentoring. Funder.. Cherry Family Foundation Description.. The Cherry Foundation grani went towards our after school 'Warm Space. provision. Which provides a safe space for local young people aged between the ages of 11-16, and 19 with special needs. The space offers young people a chance to meet 1[h youth workers, take part in various activities, receive l-l mentoring support, food and access free maths ltiOn. Funder.. Tesco Description.. The award under th¢ 'Stronger Starts, programme, went towards the cost of food for our weekly youth 'Wann Hub, drop-in. Page21
Ignite Youth Notes to the Fin#n¢i#l Stalements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Funder.. City BridgFe Trust Descripiion.. The 'Rose Project, is a girls only drop.in session. It provides a safe space for girls to come together and take part in fui) activities and meet with youth workers and other professionals. The project also includes an element of peer research which expllires questions around the needs L)f young women and girls in the Lx)rough. Funder.. Jack Petchey Foundation Description.. Leaders Award Grani. used on trips and outings. Summer Holiday Activities FuDd Funder.. John Lyon's Charity Descriptioii.. The provi5ioii of activities and trips durin¥ the 5ix-week suinmer holiday5. Mental Wellbeing Fund Funder.. London Borough of Harrow. Public Health Team De%cription'. 'RESTORE' a project that fUSeS on providing a safe space for yoiing Black men: to explore culturally relevant issues that can affect their mental healthlH'ellbeing. Exploring the significaiice of cultural trauma. Funder.. LNWH NHS Triist Description.. Tliis project is focused 011 supporting young people with diabetes to live healthier lives, by utilisiJ)g tech to help them n)anage their cojidition. The project offers participants the opportwiity to tap into the support of a not]-clinical trusted adult to support their journey. Funder.. Voluntary Action Harrow Description.. The 'Glow Up, project briiigs to¥ether mums aged 13-25 from inar¥inalised and di5advaiita¥ed ¥roups: iii a safe and culturally sensitive space in Harrow. The project aims to iTnprove parental confidence through shared learniiig, socialisation and fitness. Funder.. LNWH Charity and LNWH NHS frust Description.. 'NEON' The project aims to improve the patient experience, compliance with treatment and iniprove health outcomes. The Ignite youth worker is embedded withii) the hospital and support is also provided il'an in-community relerral is generated. Funder.. HaTrow Giving Description.. The provisioi) of a wami space dedicated to youi)g people. Salary fund Funder.. John Lyon's Charity Description.. Funding towards the organisations core costs. Funder.. Sisters of the Holy Cross Description.. Funding towards the salary of our Fundrai5in¥ and Operations Manager. Page 22
Ignite Youth Notes to the Fin#n¢i#l Stalements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued) Balance at 31 March 2024 Balance at I April 2023 Incoming resources Re50urce5 expended Tran5fer5 Unrestricted funds Gener1 General fund 219,504 12,955 123,516) (37,7371 171,206 Restricted A wards fund (Jack Peichey) Criminal Justice Initiatives Employment fund Mentoring Rayners Laiie Gangs Work Sports fund Workshops COVID fund Salary fund Trainii)g & inten)ship fund Suminer activities, trips & outings fund Activity & Music fund Mental Well-being 1,966 12.457 16,707 895 14,064 22,792 9,868 5,648 5.400 32,625 iO.000 (4.844) 141,144) 126,276) lj5.J72) 125,9601 15i,5971 (6,i29) 2,522 3,938 20,4) I 52i 3,104 26,695 3,539 15,000 57,500 {5,6481 44,505 50.000 22.945 158,187) 121,785) 36,318 13,274 13,234 188 (2,357) (3,267) 4,800 20,899 126,189 (4,800) (5,219) 198.323) 188 13,32i 24,599 Total restricted funds 92,195 400,358 (381,836 37,737 148,454 Total funds Jl1,699 413,313 (405,352) i19,660 16 Independent examiner's fee5 During the period. the fees payable (excluding VAT) io the charity's independent examiner CL)mmunity Accounting Plus are analysed as follows.. 2025 2024 Independent examination ,355 1,300 17 Trustee5 remuneration and expenses Helen Laird.. £117 (2024.. £Nil) L)f travel expenses were reimbursed for a trustee meeting during the year. No trustees, nor any persons connected with theTn, have received any remuneration from the charity during the year. 18 Related party transactions There were no related party tiansactions in the year. Page 23
Ignite Youth Notes to the Fin#n¢i#l Stalements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 (continued) 19 Analvsis of net assets between funds Unrestricted 2025 Total fund5 General Restricted Current assets Curreni liabilities 190,212 (2.468) 96,408 12.209} 286,620 14.677} Total net assets 187,744 94,199 281,94i Unrestrieted 2024 Total funds General Restrieted Taiiuible fixed assets Current assets Current liabilities 599 179,976 (9,369) 599 i28,4JO 19,369) 148,454 Total net assets 171,206 148.454 319,660 Page 24