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2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

From 1-Apr-24 Period start date To 31-Mar-25 Period end date

Charity name: Youth Mix

Charity registration number: 1194031

Objectives and Activities

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SORP reference
Summary of the purposes of Para 1.17 To act as a resource for young people by
the charity as set out in its providing advice and assistance by organising
governing document 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 Para 1.17 and The key activities undertaken during the
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Objectives and Activities Objectives and Activities 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 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 Para 1.17 and
 The key activities undertaken during the
in relation to those purposes
for the public benefit, in
particular, the activities,
projects or services identified
in the accounts.		 1.19 financial year are as follows:
a) We continue with our Brighter Tomorrow –
Youth Mentoring services. This service is to
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.
However, since we were unable to progress
at the speed we would have liked, being
dependent on HMPPS, we made a decision
to pivot the services and support young
people within the community. We
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 toplaykeyvolunteer 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 their peers which gives 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,
mentors 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 are currently creating new
initiatives and continue to add value to the
team.
c) We are now part of the Partnership for
Young London group which is an important
networking organisation for young people
in London. This will allow a small charity
like Youth Mix to raise awareness of the
services that we provide for young people,
and therefore increase intake.
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.

Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about:

SORP reference
Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Not applicable

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Policy on social investment Para 1.38 Not applicable
including program related
investment
Contribution made by Para 1.38 Since inception, Youth Mix has operated as a
volunteers 100% 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:
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Maintenance of relevant policies and
procedures
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Providing assurance and ensuring
appropriate processes and controls
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Recruitment of new volunteers, Trustees
and Young Leaders
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Planning & research for new and existing
projects
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Delivery of current projects
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Running services the charity offers
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Running of Trustee Boards and other
working groups
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Review of CVs via the Employability Review
Programme
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Mentoring and upskilling Young Leaders via
the Young Leaders Programme
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Recruiting and training mentors for
Brighter Tomorrow – Youth Mentoring
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Supporting fundraising activities
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Running our social media platforms and
promoting Youth Mix
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Achievements and Performance

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SORP reference
Summary of the main Para 1.20 During the period, Youth Mix has made some
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Achievements and Performance Achievements and Performance Achievements and Performance
SORP reference
Summary of the main Para 1.20 During the period, Youth Mix has made some
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.		 significant steps forward in progressing the
aims of the charity, with notable achievements
including:
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Increased confidence for the Youth Mix
Young Leaders to turn strategy into
delivery, learning to plan and manage time,
build experience to boost their CVs to
increase employability and to navigate the
interview process within the workforce.
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Successful extension of grant funding via
The National Lottery Community Fund.
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Completion on the delivery of the Brighter
Tomorrow – Youth Mentoring services
including recruitment of more mentors.
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Successful partnership with Women in
Prison and Together for Mental Wellbeing
with positive feedback on the process and
ease ofgettingmentees onboard
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You may choose to include further statements		 Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements		 where relevant about:
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-25, 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

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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 2025 for the Brighter Tomorrow –
Youth Mentoring service, however, the
continuation and growth of this programme
will be dependent on further funding.
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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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You may choose to include further statements		 Additional information (optional)
You may choose to include further statements		 where relevant about:
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:
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Safeguarding policy
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Data protection policy
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HR policy
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Health & Safety policy
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Volunteering policy
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Complaintsprocedure

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Equality & Diversity
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Finance policy
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Confidentiality policy
Para 1.51 -
The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the charity
works
Para 1.51 -
Relationship with any related
parties
Other -
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Reference and Administrative details

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

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

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Dates acted if not for whole Name of person (or body) entitled
Trustee name Office (if any)
year to appoint trustee (if any)
1 Cezar Gherghel
2 Con Konstant Treasurer
3 Stephanie Woodley
4 Muhammad Akbar Treasurer Departed 14 May 2025
5 Janet McIntyre
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– 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

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Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year
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Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Additional information (optional)

Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information)

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Type of Name Address
adviser
- - -
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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		 Janet
McIntyre
Position Trustee Trustee Trustee Trustee
Date 7-Oct-2025 7-Oct-2025 7-Oct-2025 7-Oct-2025

Receipts and Payments Accounts

Receipts and Payments Accounts
Charity name
For the period		 Youth Mix
From (start		 Charity
01-Apr-24
To (end date)		 1194031
31-Mar-25
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
£
202
-
-
-
Restricted
£
-
-
-
-		 Endowment
Total funds
£
£
-
202
-
-
-
-
-
-		 Prior year
£
235
-
-
-
202 - -
202		 235
- - -
-		 -
202 - -
202		 235
-
-
1,002		 -
-
667		 -
-
-
-
-
1,669		 -
-
1,154
1,002 667 -
1,669		 1,154
- - -
-		 -
1,002 667 -
1,669		 1,154
800
-		 667
-		 -
1,467
-		 919
-
-
965		 -
8,651		 -
-
9,616		 -
10,534
165 7,984 -
8,149		 9,616
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period
Unrestricted
Restricted
£
£
B1 Cash funds
Cash at bank
165
7,984
Other
-
-
Total cash funds
165
7,984
B2 Other monetary assets
Tax reclaim due
-
-
Other
101
-
Total
101
-
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
362
-
-
Supplier accounts not yet paid
-
-
Total
362
-
-
Signed by one or two trustees on behalf of all the trusteSignature
Con Konstant		 Unrestricted
Restricted
£
£
165
7,984
-
-		 Endowment
Total funds
£
£
-
8,149
-
-		 Prior year
£
9,616
-
165
7,984		 -
8,149		 9,616
-
-
101
-		 -
-
-
101		 -
220
101
-		 -
101		 220
-
-
-
-		 -
-
-
-		 -
-
-
-		 -
-		 -
-
-
-
-		 -
-
-
-		 -
-
-
-		 -
-		 -
362
-
-
-
-		 -
362
-
-
-		 1,364
-
-
362
-
-		 -
362
-		 1,364
-
Print name
Con Konstant		 Date of approval
07-Oct-25