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2025-03-31-accounts

You Asked We Responded

(YAWR) Services

Annual Report

2024-25

Table of Contents

1. BACKGROUND ............................................................................ 2

2. ACCOUNTS ................................................................................. 2

3. STAFFING .................................................................................... 4

4. ACTIVITIES .................................................................................. 4

5. FUTURE DEVELOPMENTS ........................................................... 14

YAWR 2024-25 Annual Report pg. 1

1. Background

YAWR have continued to deliver the SPS Advocacy and Befriending contracts this year. In addition, the hospital discharge project did not receive additional funding and was curtailed in May 2025.

Other initiatives that we delivered included the central governments Multiply project that is looking at developing maths skills for the so called “hard to reach” adults. This was successful and all targets were achieved.

Additional projects that included SPS Green, Men’s mental health and the “drop in sessions” for advocacy support. The above projects will be summarised in this report.

2. Accounts

The accounts for the year ending 31[st] March 2024 show that the income for the charity for this period was very similar to the previous accounts and that a surplus was recorded.

The bank account shows a total of £112,004. This is made up of reserves of £98,609 and a surplus of £14,653. The reserve policy considers that these funds would be utilised if the SPS contracts were not renewed that funding will be available for one year to continue this work and safeguarding YAWR staff whilst additional funding is secured.

The accounts show that freelance consultants were recruited to deliver the Multiply contract and the consultants also trained staff so that they could continue to deliver basic skills.

YAWR 2024-25 Annual Report pg. 2

You Asked We Responded (YAWR) Services Statement of Financial Activities for the period 1[st] April 2024 to 31[st] March 2025

Income
Unrestricted Funds:
Total
Restricted Funds:
Total
Total Income:
Expenditure
Salary
Consultancy
Telephone
Office Expenses
Training
DBS
Resources
Stationery
Petty Cash
Personal Health Budget
Rent
Transport
Total
NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT)		 31.03.2025
£
£151,939.46
£ 8,416.00
£108,715.12
£ 18,604.49
£ 525.80
£ 1,298.93
£ 2,616.70
£ 525.50
£ 708.24
£ 144.00
£ 982.21
£ 1,628.92
£ 9,623.53
£ 328.30		 £
£160,355.46
£145,701.74
£ 14,653.72		 31.03.2024
£
£165,724.49
£ 8,988.40
£174,708.89
£174,340.28
£ 368.61

YAWR 2024-25 Annual Report pg. 3

3. Staffing

YAWR currently employs part time staff due to the nature of our work and availability of staff. The number of part time staff decreased from 11 to 10 and additional duties were undertaken by freelance individuals as and when required to work on specific projects and provide support to the management team in terms of monitoring projects, evaluation and provide reports to funders. Volunteers are also key to ensuring that activities are delivered and the volunteers can benefit by developing their skills and this can enhance their CV’s.

4. Activities

Core activities for YAWR include SPS Advocacy and Befriending that is funded by VAR, the Adult Discharge Project funded by NHS was discontinued and Direct Payments that are funded by private clients and third party providers. Core activities have been augmented by short term projects that have been delivered through this period. Due to the “cost of living crisis” the trustees agreed to fund a “drop in” service through the reserves. The demand for this has far exceeded supply and additional funding needs to be sought so that this service can be continued and expanded.

Reserves have also been utilised to continue the women’s and men’s social café alongside the health project delivered at the Rawmarsh Social prescribing hub.

4.1 SPS Befriending and Advocacy

SLA’s with VAR for SPS are renewed annually based on performance. Whilst the SPS made a slight loss, this was overcome with the surplus made through the direct payment activities.

4.1.1 Advocacy

Total number of clients contacted was 149. This included 86 referrals and 63 brought forward from the previous year. During the year 128 clients were supported and signed off, 26 did not engage for various reasons and 21 were forwarded to 2025-26.

The following pie charts are a summary of support provided and outcomes attained.

Total support provided as some clients had multiple support.

8%
10%
22%
42%
2%
16%
100%		 Carer
Social Care
Housing
Benefits
Debt Advice
Transport
Carer 11 8%
Social Care 13 10%
Housing 28 22%
Benefits 55 42%
Debt
Advice		 2 2%
Transport 21 16%
Total 130 100%

YAWR 2024-25 Annual Report pg. 4

Benefits Outcomes 48%
7%
16%
30%
100%		 Carer
Social Care
Housing
Benefits
Debt Advice
Transport
Attendance
Allowance		 21 48%
Carers Allowance 3 7%
PIP 7 16%
Other 13 30%
Total 44 100%

Additional Outcomes

Blue Badge 19 7%
Direct Payment 2 1%
Housing/OT 23 9%
Confidence 98 38%
Independence 45 18%
Social Inclusion 35 14%
Improved
Finances		 35 14%
Total 257 100%

Blue Badge Direct Payment Housing/OT Confidence Independence Social Inclusion Improved Finances

Financial Benefits

In 2024/25 on behalf of our service users, YAWR secured a total of £158,787.20 to Rotherham in additional benefits. This figure has reduced by 50% and is mainly due to service users who have been supported are below the pensionable which has seen a reduction in applications for Attendance Allowance and those below pensionable age were not eligible for Personal Independence Payments.

Additional non tangible benefits accrued

There were several additional benefits that service users had been successful in obtaining through our support which unfortunately we have not been able to quantify exact amounts. These include Universal Credit, Housing Benefit, Pension Credit claims and other benefits such as severe disability payments.

Housing Support

YAWR 2024-25 Annual Report pg. 5

4.2 Mental Health

86 clients support (64 referrals and 22 carried forward from previous year) We had total 86 clients for MH of which 22 were brought forward from last year. 16 have been carried forward to the financial year 2025-26. Due to budget constraints the service was put on hold in January 2025.

Many clients supported under the befriending service are prone to depression and isolation. Many live alone and are socially excluded. We try to engage with them but some struggle and are reluctant to take up the initial support that we can provide. However, through perseverance and informing them of what support that they can receive, majority of them do engage and are supported effectively.

The elderly prefer a sitting in service where they can just talk as they are lonely and require a person whom they can talk to. The remnants of Covid are continuing to be an ongoing concern for some of these individuals as covid made them insular and afraid to venture out. During covid some of them lost their partners and this has exacerbated social exclusion and a reluctance to engage.

Another barrier which has contributed to isolation is the lack of knowledge, understanding and skills in digital literacy. Due to the cost of living crisis, some of them do not have surplus funds to purchase a digital device and connectivity. Through the Good Things Foundation initiative, we can provide them with 12 months free data SIMS and if required a digital device. Through this initiative we have been able to develop their digital literacy skills, and they are able to engage with family and friends remotely. Having enhanced their skills and knowledge around digital literacy they have become more confident and independent. This has greatly improved their quality of life and had a positive impact on their health and mental wellbeing.

4.3 Client feedback

Feedback from Service users and other providers who support our clients.

“Excellent service, knowing that this kind of support is available, makes a big difference to them as they wouldn't have been able to do it by themselves''

"You have made such a difference by supporting me through YAWR. I have stopped smoking and now have a Blue badge. Thank you!"

"I received housing medical priority, a Blue Badge, and Attendance Allowance through YAWR's support. I couldn't believe I'd be awarded these. I'm so grateful and highly satisfied with the help I received."

"I cannot thank you enough for the ongoing support through YAWR's advocacy and befriending services."

"I am so grateful for the continued support I received through YAWR. I have now been placed on medical priority."

YAWR 2024-25 Annual Report pg. 6

"I cannot thank you enough. I had no income and felt unhappy relying on my children. Thanks to your support, I am now receiving Pension Credit and Attendance Allowance."

Called to say what a wonderful service it is. “

Mainstream provider

“This is a great service for individuals who require it. The mood change in the individual after a couple of outings is always noticeable, and they appreciate the support. Just having someone with them has a big impact on them, so it's always nice to be able to be a part of the individuals confidence building and seeing the difference after a couple of weeks. It's nice when they get involved in groups, and I see the difference in their character around others. When our support comes to an end it's sad to hear that the individual won't continue going in many cases, mainly this is because they can't get to the location, or they don't have anyone to go with”.

Letter received from family of service user

I am writing to you to share how much my Mum and I have valued the support provided by Makhmur Jamil.

Without wanting to repeat whatever case notes you may have, as I understand it, Mum was under the care of the NHS, and then, on discharge from hospital, was in residential care after a serious and life-threatening infection from March 2023. Mum finally recovered sufficiently, including regaining capacity, to be allowed the chance to return to their own home.

There were quite a few challenges for Mum after so long in care. Whilst Mum has done admirably, gaining independence and making her house a home again, they really needed extra support to put other affairs in order and be reassured that their best interests were being looked after. Makhmur really put Mum's mind at rest and made her feel that she was being listened to at a vulnerable time.

Makhmur also had the experience and understanding to give Mum the confidence to take charge of her affairs to a greater extent. I personally welcomed the fact that Makhmur's independent, and well-meaning support and advice mirrored what I wanted for Mum so closely. This validation has also encouraged me to provide more support for Mum myself.

Ultimately, Mum has been able to make some changes which have brought her peace of mind, and I do feel that thanks to Makhmur's involvement, Mum will be happier going forward.

As a token of our appreciation, we would like to donate a small sum to YAWR Services if that is acceptable, or another charity of your choice. Please could you provide details, or a link to allow us to do this.

With thanks

Note: Names have been anonymised

YAWR 2024-25 Annual Report pg. 7

4.4 Direct Payments

This activity is funded through third party providers and individual clients. YAWR supported clients with a variety of activities that enables them to improve their quality of life.

The aim is to enable them participate in group activities, taking them shopping, address loneliness and additional support to improve their quality of life.

4.5 NHS Reablement Pilot

YAWR services were approached by VAR and NHS to deliver a pilot for patients who were “bed blocking”. The aim is to engage with patients and support them to return to their homes using a Personal health budget (PHB) award of up to £500 to buy a service or goods for discharge home from the acute or community bed base. This includes liaising with hospital staff, patients and their families to ensure that on return to their homes they are in a safe and conducive environment. The pilot commenced in March 2023 and curtailed in May 2024.

The 2023-24 report highlighted benefits and a business case was presented to the NHS.

4.6 Drop in Advice

The drop in sessions proved invaluable support to the community and assist them to access additional financial benefits. YAWR management realised that there was a gap in the services provided to Rotherham’s communities, due to the cost of living crisis. As these sessions have proved beneficial, the aim is to seek additional funding so that these activities can continue post April 2025, however, if funding is not secured, the drop in service will be funded through YAWR reserves.

4.7 Social Café

The aim of social café’s was to help support positive mental wellbeing for adults in Rotherham. YAWR delivered separate distinct, but connected services that had been requested by the wider community. Weekly craft sessions and workshops to improve digital literacy. The aim of these weekly social group was to improve confidence and tackle loneliness by engaging in activities and a social café to provide support for the community by addressing social exclusion.

4.8 Multiply

Having successfully delivered Multiply over the last 3 years, YAWR Services have had some success where learners have been able to develop their literacy, numeracy and digital skills.

YAWR 2024-25 Annual Report pg. 8

Year 3 Activities

As the targets had been achieved. A request was made by the RMBC Multiply Programme manager to deliver additional employment opportunities to support the wider programme.

Additional benefits for the community included:

Improved Numeracy Skills

Numeracy skills are essential for everyday life and the focus on numeracy can enhance learners’ skills and confidence.

Functional Skills

Enabled learners to develop functional skills that are relevant to their daily lives and future careers.

Personal Development

Multiply has enhanced the learner’s personal development, enabling them to better manage their finances, understand data, and make informed decisions.

Supporting Education and Employment Goals

Numeracy skills are a fundamental requirement for many jobs and educational programs. Through our basic skills programme, learners are able to achieve their education and employment goals.

Flexibility and Accessibility

Flexible delivery options have made it easier for individuals to access and complete their courses. This has boosted the learner’s confidence and they can progress onto additional learning opportunities.

YAWR have achieved success in engaging women from minority communities who traditionally have not engaged in learning previously.

Interventions to achieve this included:

Targeted Support

Providing targeted support to women from minority communities, addressing specific challenges and barriers they face in accessing education, training, and employment.

Cultural Sensitivity

YAWR delivered a well-designed culturally sensitive Multiply programme taking into account the unique needs and experiences of women from minority communities.

YAWR 2024-25 Annual Report pg. 9

Empowerment

In providing women from minority communities with access to education, training, and employment opportunities, This empowered them to take control of their lives and make informed decisions about their futures.

Community Engagement

Engaged with local communities and enabled YAWR to further build trust and partnerships with organisations that serve women from minority communities.

Addressing Disparities

Women from minority communities due to cultural and religious barriers may not have been involved in education and training opportunities. The Multiply programme has addressed to some extent the disparities in education, employment, and economic opportunities that they may have faced.

Holistic Approach

Having taken a holistic approach. This has addressed multiple needs and challenges faced by women from minority communities, including education, employment, health, and well-being.

Role Models and Mentors

Through this programme women from minority communities who have lived experiences have become role models and mentors who have inspired and supported other women in their educational and professional journeys.

4.9 Digital Inclusion

Many established minority communities have yet to embrace technology. Through the Good Foundation Network, we have provided data SIMs and digital skills support to bridge this gap.

Following Covid, digital literacy is an important aspect for all individuals. Many of our service users do not have the confidence to use a computer and when they have attended our advice and information sessions, we have coached individuals to develop their digital skills. This has enabled them to become comfortable in accessing online forms, applying for vacancies and able to carry out various tasks online. Post-Covid, digital literacy is more crucial than ever. Many service users lack confidence in using technology by navigating digital platforms independently.

4.10 SYCF Green Social Prescribing

YAWR delivered the gardening groups with support from Artists who delivered a variety of indoor creative sessions to our women’s and men’s group. YAWR staff delivered a fortnightly family group on a weekend.

Using nature as inspiration the groups used the outdoor garden space and growing area at Mowbray Gardens library to explore ways of depicting nature through a range of creative activities. Walks to local parks were used as an inspiration to source natural materials such as twigs and leaves for basket making and weaving.

YAWR 2024-25 Annual Report pg. 10

The ladies and men’s group also learnt about food preservation and the women’s group enjoyed a visit to a local farm for apple picking which were then used by both groups to make chutney. They also took part in meditation which was well received as it was relaxing and therapeutic.

All the groups took part in a visit to Victoria Quays Sheffield learning about the history of the canal route and its heritage.

Victoria Quays Canal Walk

The men really enjoyed the visit to the canal and they were amazed at the history and hearing about all the workers and shocked at the amount of coal that was produced in Sheffield.

Men’s group Quotes

Women’s group Quotes

YAWR 2024-25 Annual Report pg. 11

Craft Activities

YAWR 2024-25 Annual Report pg. 12

YAWR 2024-25 Annual Report pg. 13

5 Future Developments

YAWR Services find themselves in a good position having built up reserves that are utilised for activities that are not funded by external sources. We have also enhanced our reputation in the services that are delivered through connections with mainstream and community organisations.

The aim for post April 2025, is to continue delivering our current projects and identify additional support for the most vulnerable and disadvantaged communities.

With the migration of benefits to Universal Credit, this would mean that families would need to provide proof that they are seeking work, otherwise they will be sanctioned. Coupled with the increased cost of living crisis, predominately our communities will be affected as they have redundant skills, poor literacy, numeracy and digital skills. These are all required to seek employment and keep abreast of developments.

One of the aims of the new government is to Get Britain Working by supporting people who are furthest away from the labour market.

The Governments white paper outlined what is needed to do and the green paper outlined what will happen to address the unemployed.

Therefore, with the success of Multiply and delivering basic skills. Trustees are of the opinion that this is an area that YAWR need to build on to meet the needs of the marginalised communities.

Through the separate social café’s activities for men and women, the benefits that have been accrued are tremendous. Individuals who would not engage previously are getting involved and look forward to the sessions. The arts and craft activities coupled with the outdoor activities will be developed further with the support of freelance artists.

Health and wellbeing is a major concern. We will continue to work with the NHS and discuss how we can address mental health and loneliness to improve the quality of life of our service users. The Rawmarsh Social prescribing Hub is where we have delivered the “Healthy Lifestyle” project. This includes fitness, exercise, healthy diets, cooking, etc. These activities support the wellbeing and quality of life of the individuals engaged.

The weekend gardening project has engaged families. This is beneficial as it develops the bond between children and their parents coupled with the children developing an understanding of the benefits of working outside. This will be developed further post April 2025.

YAWR believe in the partnership approach and our aim is to continue to build relationship with key organisations and share expertise with the aim of expanding initially across Rotherham as we have realised that there is demand for the services that we provide.

YAWR 2024-25 Annual Report pg. 14

Unaudited Financial Statements for The Year Ended 31[st] March 2025

for

You Asked We Responded (YAWR)

You Asked We Responded (YAWR) Services

Contents of the Financial Statements For the Year Ended 31[st] March 2025

Page
List of Contents 1
Report of the Trustees 2
Independent Examiner’s Report 3
Statement of Financial Activities 4
Balance Sheet 5
Notes to the Financial Statements 6
Statement of Financial Activities 8

Page 1 of 7

You Asked We Responded (YAWR) Services Report of the Trustees For the Year Ended 31[st] March 2025

Reference and Administrative Details

Charity Number (CIO) 1192406

Registered Office

Unit 2, Bradmarsh Business Park

Trustees

Nasreen Aziz – Chairperson Azib Afzal – Treasurer Shukria Begum – Secretary

Name of Independent Examiner

Structure, Governance and Management

Governing Document

The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed or trust, CIO as defined by the Charities Act

Risk Management

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks of which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.

ON BEHALF OF THE BOARD

Trustee: ……………………………………………………

Date: 15/12/2025

Page 2 of 7

Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of You Asked we Responded (YAWR) Services

I report on the accounts for the year ending 31[st] March 2025 as set out on following pages.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The Charities trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charities trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act)) and that an independent examination is required.

Having satisfies myself that the charity is not subject to an audit and is eligible for an independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of the independent examiners report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosure in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “a true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.

Independent examiners statement

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

  1. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice,

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice accounting and reporting by the Charities.

Have not been met, or

  1. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached

Name and signature of Independent Examiner

Umar Janjua (ACCA) umarnjanjua Redlands Business Centre 3-5 Tapton House Road Sheffield. S10 5BY

Date:…08/12/2025………..

Page 3 of 7

You Asked We Responded (YAWR) Services Statement of Financial Activities for the period 1[st] April 2024 to 31[st] March 2025

31.03.2025
£
Income
Unrestricted Funds:
Total
£151,939.46
Restricted Funds:
Total
£ 8,416.00
Total Income:
Expenditure
Salary
£108,715.12
Consultancy
£ 18,604.49
Telephone
£ 525.80
Office Expenses
£ 1,298.93
Training
£ 2,616.70
DBS
£ 525.50
Resources
£ 708.24
Stationery
£ 144.00
Petty Cash
£ 982.21
Personal Health Budget
£ 1,628.92
Rent
£ 9,623.53
Transport
£ 328.30
Total
NET SURPLUS (DEFICIT)
£
£160,355.46
£145,701.74
£ 14,653.72		 31.03.202
£
£165,724.49
£ 8,988.40
£174,708.89
£174,340.28
£ 368.61

Page 4 of 7

You Asked We Responded (YAWR) Services Balance Sheet as at 31[st] March 2025

FIXED ASSETS
Fixture and Fittings
CURRENT ASSETS
Cash in Hand
Debtors
Bank Account
Total Assets
LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES
Creditors
TOTAL NET ASSETS
TOTAL ASSETS
RESERVE ACCOUNT
Reserves b/f
Net Surplus/loss 2022/24		 31.03.2025

£
-------
£ 0.00
£
0.00
£ 112,004.52
£ 112,004.52
£
£ 112,004.52
£ 98,609.67
£ 14,653.72
£ 112,004.52		 31.03.2024
£
-------
£ 0.00
£ 2,575.87
£ 103,330.03
£ 105,905.90
£ 7,296.23
£ 98,609.67
£ 98,241.06
£ 368.61
£ 98,609.67

The charitable company is entitled to exemption from an audit for the year ending 31[st] March 2025.

The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ending 31[st] March 2025.

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for:

Note: The reserves have been allocated to the employ a fulltime programmes manager, develop the drop in advice clinic. They will also be utilised in the effect that SPS Service level agreement is not renewed by VAR

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with special provisions relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.

These financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 15/12/2025 and were signed on its behalf by:

……………………..…. Trustee

These notes form part of these financial statements

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You Asked We Responded Notes to the Financial Statements For the Year Ending 31[st] March 2025

1. Accounting Policies

a. Accounting Convention

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, and in accordance with the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.

b. Incoming Resources

All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.

c. Resources Expended

Expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis and has been classified under the headings that aggregate all cost related category. Where costs can not be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

d. Taxation

The Charity is exempt from Corporation Tax and VAT.

e. Fund Accounting

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.

Restricted funds can only be used particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for a particular restricted purpose.

Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

2. Trustees Remuneration and Benefits

There were no trustee’s remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31[st] March 2025.

3. Debtors:

There were no debtors for the year ended 31[st] March 2025

  1. Creditors: Amounts falling due in 1 year . There were no creditors for the year ended 31[st] March 2025

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You Asked We Responded Notes to the Financial Statements - continued For the Year Ending 31[st] March 2025

Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:

5. Movement In Funds

Restricted funds Balance
01/04/2024		 Balance
01/04/2024		 Incoming
Resources		 Incoming
Resources		 Resources
Expended		 Resources
Expended		 Balance
31/03/2025		 Balance
31/03/2025
£ £ £ £
Good Things Foundation 0.00 1,000.00 1,000.00 0.00
VAR Men’s Mental Health 5,924.00 0.00 5.924.00 0.00
SYCF Green SP 0.00 7,416.00 7,416.00 0.00
Total Funds 5,924.00 £8,416.00 £14,340.00 0.00
Unrestricted funds Balance
01/04/2024		 Balance
01/04/2024		 Incoming
Resources		 Incoming
Resources		 Resources
Expended		 Resources
Expended		 Balance
31/03/2025		 Balance
31/03/2025
£ £ £ £
Management 0.00 0.00 11,209.66 (11,209.66)
Adult Discharge (1524.00) 10,000.00 8,476.00 0.00
SPS Advocacy 0.00 21,688.00 21,769.48 (81.48)
SPS Befriending 0.00 17,750.00 18,246.21 (496.21)
Direct Payments 0.00 66,545.96 64,029.73 2,516.23
Multiply 0.00 34,748.50 8200.27 26,548.23
Drop In 0.00 0.00 3,830.39 (3,830.39)
Other 0.00 1,207.00 0.00 1,207.00
0.00 149,103.54 132,925.92 14,653.72

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Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of You Asked we Responded (YAWR) Services

I report on the accounts for the year ending 31[st] March 2025 as set out on following pages.

Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner

The Charities trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charities trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section 43(2) of the Charities Act 1993 (the 1993 Act)) and that an independent examination is required.

Having satisfies myself that the charity is not subject to an audit and is eligible for an independent examination, it is my responsibility to:

Basis of the independent examiners report

My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosure in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a “a true and fair view” and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statements below.

Independent examiners statement

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

  1. Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect the requirements

  2. to keep accounting records in accordance with the methods and principles of the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice,

  3. to prepare accounts which accord with accounting records, comply with the accounting requirements methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice accounting and reporting by the Charities.

Have not been met, or

  1. to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached

Name and signature of Independent Examiner

Umar Janjua (ACCA) umarnjanjua Redlands Business Centre 3-5 Tapton House Road Sheffield. S10 5BY

Date:…08/12/2025………..