2024-03-31-accounts - Youth Mix

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Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1-Apr-23 Period start date To 31-Mar-24 Period end date

Charity name: Youth Mix

Charity registration number: 1194031

Objectives and Activities

	SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document	Para 1.17	To act as a resource for young people by providing advice and assistance, and by organising programmes in order to: a) help young people by developing their skills to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature, and responsible individuals. b) advance education. c) combat unemployment.
Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts.	Para 1.17 and 1.19	The key activities undertaken during the financial year are as follows: a) We went live with our Brighter Tomorrow – Youth Mentoring services. As part of this service, we provide 121 mentoring to support young people between ages 16-26 with reintegration into society upon release from prison, with the aim of upskilling and reducing the likelihood of reoffending. We have partnered with two charities – Women in Prison (WIP) and Together – for Mental Wellbeing. Grant funding of £10,000 has been received from the National Lottery to fund this service which will help contribute to training, tools and activities to ensure our young people get the best chance of a brighter future. b) We continue with our Young Leaders Programme which represents a small group of young people who have been carefully selected to play key volunteer roles within Youth Mix. They gain early leadership experience by feeding into the strategic direction of Youth Mix. They support and deliver projects and operational activities with theirpeers whichgives them direct

		hands-on work experience as well as an opportunity to deliver value into the various communities. Young Leaders also receive one-to-one support from our CEO and Youth Programme Manager, which includes feedback and mentoring to support their own personal development. Our Young Leaders have supported the deployment of our Brighter Tomorrow service, and continue to add value to the team. c) Our Employability Review Programme remains ongoing in response to increased youth unemployment, with a fundamental barrier being an inadequate CV. We address this, by bringing together a network of CV reviewers to help young people put their best foot forward in applying for jobs. As part of this programme, young people send their CV to Youth Mix via our website, and we then distribute them to our network of professional volunteers, who swiftly provide feedback and recommendations for improvements. Additionally, we provide a template and instructions for people writingtheir first CV.
Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit	Para 1.18	We confirm that all Youth Mix Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Youth Mix programmes are generally tailored to the individual and aims to provide personal benefits rather than public benefit. E.g. Young Leader Programme and Brighter Tomorrow – Youth Mentoring (121 mentoring). Having said that, by upskilling and supporting young people’s success (both within the Young Leaders Programme and Brighter Tomorrow) this would support the public by reducing the reliance on Government funding (when they get jobs) or support other programmes that aim to reduce reoffending. In addition, by providing guidance and support to young people with a conviction, it will result in a more positive contribution to the community.

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	SORP reference
Policy on grant making	Para 1.38	Not applicable

Policy on social investment including program related investment	Para 1.38	Not applicable
Contribution made by volunteers	Para 1.38	Since inception, Youth Mix has operated as a volunteer run charity and so volunteers have had a profound impact in shaping and delivering projects, as well as administrative roles to facilitate the day-to-day running of the charity – including: - Maintenance of relevant policies and procedures - Providing assurance and ensuring appropriate processes and controls - Recruitment of new volunteers, Trustees and Young Leaders - Planning & research for new and existing projects - Delivery of current projects - Running services the charity offers - Running of Trustee Boards and other working groups - Review of CVs via the Employability Review Programme - Mentoring and upskilling Young Leaders via the Young Leaders Programme - Recruiting and training mentors for Brighter Tomorrow – Youth Mentoring - Supporting fundraising activities - Running our social media platforms and promotingYouth Mix
Other

Achievements and Performance

	SORP reference
Summary of the main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity’s work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole.	Para 1.20	During the period, Youth Mix has made some significant steps forward in progressing the aims of the charity, with notable achievements including: - Nominated for the second time for the ‘Most Innovative Youth Upskilling Charity 2024 – England’ via the Non-Profit Organisation Awards - Increased confidence for the Youth Mix Young Leaders to navigate the interview process as well as within the workforce - Successful extension of grant funding via The National Lottery Community Fund - Completion on the delivery of the Brighter Tomorrow – Youth Mentoring services including recruitment of more volunteers and mentors - Successful partnership with Women in Prison and Together for Mental Wellbeing with positive feedback on the process and ease ofgettingmentees onboard

Continuation of Employability Review Programme and Young Leaders Programme

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Achievements against objectives set	Para 1.41	-
Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set	Para 1.41	-
Investment performance against objectives	Para 1.41	-
Other		-

Financial Review

Financial Review
Review of the charity’s financial position at the end of the period	Para 1.21	As per the accounts for the year-ending 31- Mar-24, Youth Mix holds cash at bank of £9,615.69 which is made up of £8650.81 restricted funds and £964.88 unrestricted funds.
Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held	Para 1.22	The Trustees consider that an appropriate level of reserves to be held is 6 months of committed expenditure (which has been maintained throughout the financial year). Given the charity is currently run on a volunteer basis, the level of reserves at year- end is considered sufficient however this will be reviewed on an annual basis to ensure that it is aligned with the charity’s plans for growth. Annual accounts are prepared on a receipts and payments basis, in line with Charity Commission guidance. Where payables are held at year-end, these obligations are settled with regard to the reserves policy where possible.
Amount of reserves held	Para 1.22	As per the above and year-end accounts, £964.88 of reserves are held (unrestricted funds).
Reasons for holding zero reserves	Para 1.22	Not applicable
Details of fund materially in deficit	Para 1.24	Not applicable
Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern	Para 1.23	Uncertainties are mitigated by the volunteer- based nature of operating the charity which keeps running costs at a minimum, alongside the reserves policy noted above. Further planning is taking place to review the overarching charity strategy, including fundraising to support ongoing viability of the charity

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The charity’s principal sources of funds (including any fundraising)	Para 1.47	Youth Mix is funded via grant funding and supporter donations.
Investment policy and objectives including any social investmentpolicyadopted	Para 1.46	Not applicable
A description of the principal risks facing the charity	Para 1.46	Key risks facing the charity predominantly stem from a reliance on volunteers to deliver our programmes and objectives, given we are a volunteer-based charity. However, to mitigate this risk, we utilise a volunteer agreement to set expectations around volunteering time as well as notice periods to facilitate handover and transfer of knowledge. As a small charity, most roles are held by individuals rather than teams which can result

		in single points of failure; this includes senior positions such as the CEO. Regular communication between the CEO and the Chair as well as the Trustee Board helps identify any emerging risks, and having the senior operational team heavily involved in the day to day activities helps reduce the reliance on the knowledge and expertise held by the CEO. In addition, the charity has funding up until November 2024 for the Brighter Tomorrow – Youth Mentoring service, however, the continuation and growth of this programme will be dependent on further funding.
Other		-

Structure, Governance and Management

Description of charity’s trusts:		Not applicable
Type of governing document (trust deed, royal charter)	Para 1.25	Constitution of Youth Mix - A Charitable Incorporated Organisation where the only voting members are its charity trustees.
How is the charity constituted? (e.g unincorporated association,CIO)	Para 1.25	CIO (Charitable Incorporated Organisation)
Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees	Para 1.25	Youth Mix is governed by the CIO and all Trustees have equal voting rights. This ensures all areas of the organisation can be governed appropriately. Youth Mix ensures that there are a range of professional backgrounds and experiences represented on the Trustee Board, as well as disciplines and areas of expertise (e.g. finance, governance, programme delivery, etc). All Trustees must go through a formal application and interview process before being offered the role. Once an offer is accepted, appropriate checks such as DBS are conducted.

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Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees	Para 1.51	Youth Mix has several policies that underpin the induction and training of Trustees, which are updated on a rolling annual cycle. Some of our policies include: - Safeguarding policy - Data protection policy - HR policy - Health & Safety policy - Volunteering policy - Complaints procedure - Equality & Diversity - Finance policy - Confidentiality policy
The charity’s organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works	Para 1.51
Relationship with any related parties	Para 1.51	-
Other		-

Reference and Administrative details

Charityname	Youth Mix
Other name the charityuses	-
Registered charitynumber	1194031
Charity’s principal address	27 Fairburn Court London SW15 2AU

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name	Office (if any)	Dates acted if not for whole year
Cezar Gherghel
Con Konstant
Stephanie Woodley		10 November 2022
Muhammad Akbar	Treasurer	Joined 20 September 2023.
Janet McIntyre		Joined 17 January2024.

– Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved

Director name -

Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity

Dates acted if not for whole year

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held - in this capacity Name and objects of the - charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for - safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

Type of adviser	Name	Address
-	-	-

Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information)

Helen Kwok (Chief Executive Officer)

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Other optional information

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Name	Cezar Gherghel	Con Konstant	Stephanie Woodley	Muhammad Akbar	Janet McIntyre
Position	Trustee	Trustee	Trustee	Trustee	Trustee
Date	10/12/2024	10/12/2024	10/12/2024	10/12/2024	10/12/2024

Receipts and Payments Accounts

Receipts and Payments Accounts
	Charity name For the period	Youth Mix			1194031
		From (start
					31-Mar-24

Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Donations and legacies Charitable activities Other trading activities Other (opening balance of donations) *Sub total* A2 Asset and investment sales *Total receipts* A3 Payments Raising funds Charitable activities Other *Sub total* A4 Asset and investment purchases *Total payments* *Net of receipts / (payments)* A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last period end *Cash funds this period end*	Unrestricted £	Restricted £	Endowment Total funds £ £		Prior year £
	235	-	-	235	10,313
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	235	-	-	235	10,313
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	235	-	-	235	10,313

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	-	1,154	-	1,154	195
	-	1,154	-	1,154	195
	-	-	-	-	-
	-	1,154	-	1,154	195

	235	1,154 -	-	919 -	10,118
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	730	9,805		10,534	416
	965	8,651	-	9,616	10,534

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period	t the end of the period	t the end of the period	t the end of the period	t the end of the period	t the end of the period
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Prior year £ £ £ £ £ B1 Cash funds Cash at bank 965 8,651 - 9,616 10,534 Other - - - - - *Total cash funds* 965 8,651 - 9,616 10,534 B2 Other monetary assets Tax reclaim due - - - - - Other 220 - - 220 148 *Total* 220 - - 220 148 B3 Investment assets Investments - - - - - Other - - - - - *Total* - - - - - B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Computers and other equipment - - - - - Furniture, fixtures and fittings - - - - - *Total* - - - - - B5 Liabilities Volunteer expenses not yet paid 1,184 - - - 1,184 - 1,184 - Supplier accounts not yet paid - - - - - *Total* 1,184 - - - 1,184 - 1,184 - Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trusteSignature Print name Date of approval Muhammad Akbar Muhammad Akbar 10-Dec-24	Unrestricted Restricted Endowment Total funds Prior year £ £ £ £ £
	965	8,651	-	9,616	10,534
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	965	8,651	-	9,616	10,534

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	220	-	-	220	148
	220	-	-	220	148

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	1,184 -	-	-	1,184 -	1,184 -
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	1,184 -	-	-	1,184 -	1,184 -
	Muhammad Akbar		Muhammad Akbar		10-Dec-24