E.A.S.A. (EDUCATION ADVICE SERVICES FOR ADULTS) Report and Accounts For the Year Ended 30th September 2025
E.A.S.A (EDUCATION ADVICE SERVICES FOR ADULTS) REPORT AND ACCOUNTS CONTENTS Company Information Trustees Report Independent Examiner's Report Statement of Financial Report 10 Balance Sheet 11 Notes to the Accounts 12-13 Detailed Profit and Loss Accounl (Does not form part of statutory accounts) 14
COMPANY INFORMATION Directors l Trustees Georgios Voumas Wayne Swallow (Director) Shamim Khan {Diredor} SECRETARY Farkanda Neam ACCOUNTANTS Charterfields {Huddersfield) Ltd 225 Bradford Road Fartown Huddersfielé HD16EW BANKERS Yorkshire Bank PLC 14 Broadway Bradford BDI 1EZ REGISTERED OFFICE Kenburgh House Ground Floor, 28 Manor Row Bradford 8014QU COMPANY REGISTRATION NO. 02882510 CHARITY REGISTRATION NO. 1194155
STRATEGIC OVERVIEW In 2024-25, EASA ¢ontinued to deliver strong organisational perfomiance and meaningful social impacL $upporting individuals who face the most Significant barriers to employment, learning and wellbeing. The organisation fully utilised ils funding allocation to support 2.500 seNice users. with provision focused overWhelmnglY on priority groups who are less likely lo benefft from mainstream setvices. Through a participant-led model that combines trusted infomiab"on, advice and guidan with practical workshops, community- based delivery and tailored wellbeing SUPFX)rt, EASA has enabled more people to build confidence, develop skills and move towards sustainable employment. leaming and improved life outcomes. Key measure Service users supported Career management oulcomes Employment outcomes Learning outcomes Customers from priority groups Respondents reporting positive impaci Customer satisfaction 2024-25 result 2,500 969 363 816 99•/. 100¥/. This report demonstrates not only strong delivery against core objectives, but also the wider strategi¢ value of EASA'S approach. Ils strengih lies in comly.ning reach, responsiveness and trusted local partnerships with a clear focus on inclusion, accountability and long-term impact. Aiongside measurable employability and leaming outcomes, the organisation has continued lo strengthen ils contribution to equality, diversity and inclusion, social responsibility, environmental sustainabilty, and mental health and wellbeing. Collectively, these achievements position EASA as a resilient, community-rooled organisation with a proven ability to respond to need, deliver public value and create lasting opportunity for those at greatesl risk of exclusion. EASA Services, Quality and Impact EASA is an established Bradford charity supporting individuals and families who fa significant barrsers to employment leaming, social inclusion. wellbeing, and opportunity. EASA is dedicated to empowering exduded individuals and communities to achieve meaningful leaming. work, and Itfe outcomes fulfill their potential. Our Mission drives everything we do, and all our programmes are shaped by the voices of the people we support, ensuring they are participant-led, responsive. and relevant. We believe in seeing the potential in every Ftrson, particulady those who have been overfooked or left behind. We support the most socially excluded people, induding long-tem unemployed adults, single parents. over-50s, and adults th SEND. "EASA is especialty effective at reaching and engaging customers other providers struggle to involve.. (Matrix assessment). We provide safe, welcoming spaces where people feel valued. build friendships. gain peer support. and strengthen local networks. We specialise in identifying gaps in local provision and delivering innovative. pre-accrediled programmes that combine employability. digital and English language skills, wellbeing, and community integration. By listening to participants, aspirations and priorities, we ensure our work meets real needs and enables them to take ¢ontrol of their lives.
Customer satisfaction data for the first quarter of the year {20251 showed that 1000/0 of survey respondenls felt thal the service had had a positive impact of their life and 100°/o were satisfied with the service. Customers inteIeWed similaTly described vh)at IAG yovsded by EASA had enabled them to achieve, for example, one descnbed having been off sick due to workplace stress for a long time, and how the advisor had helped her lo identify and engage with some NHS talking therapy and a wellbeing group. given her the confidence lo consider looking for alternative employment, and then had provided infomation about the AcsS to Work scheme that enabled her new employer to better accommodate her needs- "I felt I was stuck, I didn't see that I had any oplion but lo stay off sick until they forced me lo go back... but she really helped me see I had a choice, and I didn't know anything about the Access to Work Scheme. that has really helped my new employer out, they didn't know either. The whole thing just feels really positive now.. Another described needing lo find work that. as a single parent, accommodated her childcare needs - 'We started by identifying the nursery first, and sorting out what I was entitled to, she told me about financial assistance options I didn't know about,. and then using that lo find a Workpla in the same area. l also had this real phobia about interviews, but she helped me to overcome that too. I've been in my job six weeks now, it's going great. In 2024-25, EASA utilised its full financial allocation supporting 2.500 of service users in developing their skills, moving doser lo the labour market. going into training and further education or finding employment. EASA delivered.. 969 Career Management Outcomes 363 Employment OUTCOMES 816 Learning Outcomes Infomiation Advice and Guidance EASA is an IAG provider for the National Career servi in the Yorkshire and Humber Region. EASA is especially effective at reaching customers who would not traditionally engage with NCS provision or employability programmes. This equates to 99Qk of the organisation's customers being from the six NCS priority groups Iyoung people aged 1 &24 not in education. employment. or training {NEETs), Adults unemployed for more than 12 months, Low-skilled adutts without a Level 3 qualffjicalion. Single panIs, Unemployed adults aged 50 and over, Adults with special educational needs or disabl1eS). EASA'S understanding of Ihe customer profile infomis its development of complementary services such as our employability workshop programme. For many, rf not most. customers informal IAG continues to be provided within the context of the workshop provision. Customers de$¢ribed how they had received IAG in relation to a variety of matters such as benefits, housing, mental health, Lrfe in the UK, drtving, self*mployment. childcare. wellbeing groups, lalking therapies and employmenl rights. 'The customer might not have the skills to even look at the NCS website or Indeed, or whatever...they mighl have no understanding of what a CV is...they might lack confidence. ju51 generally, or specifically in relation to using English... they might have things going on that gel in the way and distract them, housing issues, PTSD. We can't just ignore all of that. that needs to be addressed before they can get anything from the Career's guidance.. Encouraging people to take part in workshops in Creative English or CV writing, or even crafting, addresses some of these Ghallenges so that customers can then make use of their guidance action plan. 'The goal is empowerment. self-sufficiency and resilience..
EASA is especially effective al reaching and engaging customers other providers struggle lo involve. Many customers come lo EASA via word of mouth or through other organisations - EASA'S pUtatIOn encouraging people to access support. This ensures that the NCS and associated wider IAG is available to a more diverse demographic, contributing to better inclusion and more equrtable provision. EASA'S established presence...and its track record of Suc$$fUl delivery means that the organisation is very well connected and has particularfy comprehensive understanding of the local labour market. local support organisations and the local community. All of this feeds into well infomied IAG provision supported by up-to-date intelligence. St also contributes lo reach and engagement and enables effective signposting and referrals. EASA is part of a network of organisations who work together formally and informally lo respond to local needs and collaborate lo make the besl use of stretched $our$...Through this, EASA is able to be part of developing provision lo meet customer needs. Staff have a genuine understanding of, and empathy for. customers and their needs, challenges, and goals and aspirations_ The understanding of this complexty of circumstances contribLrtes to EASA recognising that sustainable progress. in most cases, cannot be achieved through one guidan session_ Staff provide IAG that is 'realisti¢' and 'pragmatic'_ based on achievable goals. Customers unanimously cited EASA'S main strength as Ing the approach of the staff, and through them the atmosphere that was ueated. There is strong support for staff CPD, vthich ensures that staffs skills and knowledge are kept up to dale. Sustainable Development Goals EASA is a charity with a vasl experien of working vnth all communrties and individuals from diverse backgrounds. Because of Ihis experience, our communities and pat1ners and Servi users value our work and we are their first port of call. The people al EASA, al all levels from the Board of Directors, the EO, the senior management team, the members of staff and the volunteers. represent a wide range of communities and experiences and have a deep understanding of the needs and aspirations of individuals in the UK and intemationally. Our work contributes directly towards achieving the Sustainable Development Goals. particularfy but not exdusively.. QUAUTY EoufATiim GEIKIEI [tEN[WorAND ECIJIJIIIGGROWTH 10 REIIUCED IriEQUAUT
Equality Diversity & Inclusion EASA is a Disability Confident Employer Level 1 and working towards achieving Level 2 within the next year. Central in a¢hleving our Charitable Aims and the Sustainable Development Goals, is our elhos and philosophy of Equality. Dlversity and Inclusion. In implementing these, we consider, amongst other legislation. regulations and best practice the following.. Equality Act 2010.. Ensures protection against discrÉmination and promotes equality. Worker Protection (Amendment of Equalrty Act 20101 Act 2023: Updates lo strengthen worker protection. Internatiorial Development (Gender Equalty) Act 2014.. Promotes gerKler equality in development programmes. SDG 4.. Ensure inclusive and equitable qualty education and promote lrfelong leaming opportunities for all. SDG 5.. Achieve gender equality and emp0vr all women and girls. SDG 8.. Promote sustained, indusive. and sustainable economic growth, full and productive employment. and denI work for all. SDG 10.. Redu inequality wrthin and among countries. SDG 11.- Make cities and human settlements inclusive, safe, resilienl, and sustainable. Al the hoart of our work, projects and activities, lie: Developing inclusive practice Improving access to support Addressing inequalities for those furthest from the labovr market Improving skills and employment prospects Creating new business opportunib'es Facilitating business start-ups Investing time an¢J skills in disathantaged communities Raising aspirations Creating blended leaming programmes and virtual support lo address digital excluOn Supporting ex-offenders and care leavers Addressing learning barriers Delivery in community locations Championing positive role models Having access to bilingual staffing to address language barriers Supporting Bradford's Cty of Sanctuarf for asylum seekers and refuges Developing partnerships and joint working Social Responsibility EASA'S work is rooted in responsilylily to people, communFties and the wider environment in which they live and work. Across our programmes, we have focused on delivering support in ways that are inclusive. accessible and Socially responsible. while also contributing to wider sustainable develoF*nent goals. Our approach links equality. diversty and inclusion with sustainability by ensuring that people who a often fLtrthesl from opportunity are supported to participale fully in education. employment and communty life. Through targeted outreach, community-based delivery, blended learning and virtual support, EASA has helped reduce barriers linked to disadvantage, digital exclusion. disability, unemployment and social isolation. This has enabled more people lo access seThices locally and in ways thal reflect their individual circumstances.
EASA has also strengthened its organisational resFK)nsibility through improved monitoring, data analysis and continuous review_ By tracking participation and outcomes across different groups, including women, disabled people and people from ethnically diverse backgrounds, we have been able to identify inequalities, respond to emerging needs and adapt our delivery accordingly. This supports fairer, more effective and more accountable use of resources. Our commitment lo responsibility is also reflected intemally. We have invested in staff development, inclusive practice, a¢ssible materials and reasonable adjustments for staff and participants, including through the Access to Work programme and the use of accessible equipment and flexible approaches. These actions help ensure that sustainability is understood not only in environmental terms. but also as creating resilient, inclusive systems that support long-temi wellbeing and opportunity. Overall. EASA'S adions demonstrate a practical commilment to sustainabFe and sponsible delivery.. supporting communities equitably, improving access, strengthening organisational learning and contributing to the wider aims of reduced inequalities, decent work. quality education and inclusive communrty development_ Environmental Sustainability and Environmental Responsibility Environmental sustainabilty and environmental responsibility are increasingly embedded within EASA'S strategic approach to service delNery, organisational development and communrty impact. We recognise that reSponsie environmental practice is essential to building resilient. efficient and fulure-focused seNices, and that it must 511 alongside our commitment to inclusion, accessily'lty and social value. During the year. EASA continued to strenglhen delivery models that reduce environmental impact while maintaining high-quality, accessible support. Through blended learning, virtual engagement, digital systems and communty-based provision, we have reduced unnecessary travel, lowered paFer use and improved the efficiency wtth which resources are used. Delivering ServIS closer to the communities we support has nol only improved aCSSIbl111y, but has also helped redu the environmental impact associated with travel and cenlralised delivery. We have also taken practical steps to embed environmental resp)nsibility in our day-l04ay operations. These include encouraging staff car sharing, banning single-use plastics in the offi, reducing waste, supporting fecyclirrfJ, arKI giving greater attention to sustainable procurement and resource use. In addition. by supporting public transport fares for customers and beneficiarres, we have both redu¢xd barriers lo participalion and encouraged more sustainable travel choices. These actions reflect a wider strategic commitment". to ensure that environmental responsibility is not treated as a stand-alone initiative. bul is integrated into how EASA plans, operates and delivers its work. Our approach is based on continuous improvement. recognising that small operational decisions. when consistenlly applied. contribute lo wder environmental benefit over time. Taken together. these measures demonstrate EASA'S commitment to practical, emtedded environmental suslainabilty. By aligning environmental responsibility with aCsSibl11ty, operational effectiveness and communiiy nefit, we are building a model of delivery that is more sustainable. more inclusive and better equipped for the future. Mental Health and Wellbeing
EASA recognises that mental health and wellbeing are essential io effective participation, sustainable employment and a healthy organisalional culture. Across our work, we have sought to create supportive, indusive and accessible environments for both beneficiaries and staff, recognising that many of the individuals we work wrth fa multiple and overlapping barriers, including long-temi health conditions. disability, social exdusion, stigma and low confidence. For seNice users, customers and tenefiryaries, our approach has empha$i$ed personalised, culturally sensitive and empalhelic support. Through trust-building, stigma reduction. accessible delivery and Ilexible engagement, including community-based provision and virtual support, we have worked to create conditions in which individuals feel safe to participate, build confidence and take positive steps forward. This has been particulady important for people facing health-relaled barriers to employment and those from workless households or other disadvantaged backgrounds. EASA has also develoFed viith our own resources 2 online. introductory courses on Mental Health and Well-being for service users and beneficiaries. These courses are available to anybody who wshes to have a better understanding of these issues and include a list of support services. For staff, EASA plad a clear focus on mental health and wellbeing during the year. Staff were supported lo undertake free continuing professional development Ihrough our online learning academy, including mental health fitst aid and wider mental health and wellbeing Iraining. This was reinforced through regular one-to-one support, weekly team meetings, leadership support, mental health awareness training, flexible working approaches where appropriate, and practical workplace adjusbnents through the Access to Work programme. Together. these measures have hel1 strengthen staff confidence. capabilrty and wellbeing. while supporting a positive 2nd responsive working environment. Taken together. these ath'ons reflect EASA'S commitmenl to embedding wellbeing in both service delivery and organisational practice. By investing in supportive relationships, accessible provision and staff developmen( we are helping to create an environment in which people are better able lo engage, contribute and progress.
E.A.S.A (EDUCATION ADVICE SERVICES FOR ADULTS) ACCOUNTANTS. REPORT Report to the Trustees on the preparation of the unaudited statutory accounts of E.A.S.A. (Education Advice Services for Adults) for the year ended 30th September 2025. I report on the accounts for the year ende(J 30th September 2024, which are set out on pages 7t010. Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner The charity's trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company law) are sponsible for the preparation of the accounts_ The charity's Iruslees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under Section 144 (2} of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Aclll and thal an independent examination is required. Hawng satisfied myselfthat the charity is not subject to audrt under ¢ompany18w and eligible for independenl exarnination, it is my responsibility to". examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act.. to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions gwen by the Charity Commissioners under section 145 {5)(b) of the 2011 Act- and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Basis of independent examinerfs report My examination was carried out in accordance with the General DIrelonS 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 wrth those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in Ihe accounts, and the seeking of exF4anations from you as trustees conceming any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audrt. arid consequently. no opinion is given as to whether the accounts wesent a 'lrue and fair view. and the report is limited lo those matters set out in the statement below. Independent examiner's ststement 1. In connection th my examination, no matter has come lo my 8ttention'. to keep accounting records in accordance wtth section 130 of the 2011 Act., and to prepare accounts which accord with those records and to comply with the accounting requirements of the 2011 Act have not been met, or 2. to which in my opinion attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Charterfields (Huddersfield) Ltd Chartered Certified Accountants 225 Bradford Road, Fartown Huddersfield, HD1 6EW
E.A.S.A. (EDUCATION ADVICE SERVICES FOR ADULTS) Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 30th September 2025 Notes Restricted Unrestricted 2025 2024 Turnover 275.064 199.618 474,682 396.949 Direct Costs (15.617) (13.469) {29,086) (19,860) Surplus 259,447 186,149 445,596 377.089 Administrative expenses (202,441 > (197,689) {400.130) 294,244 Operation SurpluslDeficit 57,006 111,5401 45,466 82,845 SurpluslDefi¢it on ordlnary activities before taxation 57.006 11,540 45,466 82,845 Tax on Ordinary Activities (331) 1331) 11501 SurpluslDeficit for the financial period 57,006 (11,871) 45,135 82,695 10
E.A.S.A. (EDUCATION ADVICE SERVICES FOR ADULTS) Balance Sheet as at 30th September 2025 Notes 2025 2024 Fixed assets Tangible assets 3,743 Current assets Debtors Cash al bank and in hand 36.225 169,883 206,108 172,476 97,376 269,852 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (7,8861 {117,514) Net Current Assets 198,222 152.338 Net Assets 201.216 156,081 Capital and reserves Profit and loss account 201.216 156,081 Members, funds 201,216 156,081 The directors are satisfied that the company is entitled to exemplion from the requirement to obtain an audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2(. Members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordan with section 476 of the Act. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying wrth the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 wth respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. The accouTts have b*n prepared in accordance with the provisions in Part 15 of the Companies Act 20 appli¢abl t mpar¢ies subject to the small companies regime. Shamim Khan Approved by the board on . g/L[Z&
E.A.S.A. (EDUCATION ADVICE SERVICES FOR ADULTS) Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30th September 2025 1 Accounting Policies Basis of Preparation The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance wrth the Financial Repo"ng Standard for Smaller Enb"lies lettecknve Apiil 20081. Income Income represents the grants receNed and Invo raised by the company for the provision of advancing the education of the general public Expenditure Expenditure is accounted for on an accrual basis. Depreclatlon Depreciation has been provmjed at the folkywing rates in Order to write off the assets OV8r their estimated useful lives. Computer equipment 20% Reducing baLance Leasing Renlal8 payable under operating leases are charged against income on a slraighl line basis over the ase term 2 Operating profft 2025 2024 This is stated after charging". Depreciation of owned fixed assets 749 936 3 Tanglble fixed assets Plant and machinery etc At 1 October 2024 Additions At 30 September 2025 12.902 12,902 Depreciation Al 1 October 2024 Charge for the period AI 30 September 2025 9.159 749 9,908 Net book value AI 30 Seplernber 2025 AI 30 September 2024 2,994 3,743 12
E.A.S.A. (ÈUUGATION ADVICE SERVICES FOR ADULTS) Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 30th September 2025 4 Debtors 2025 2024 Grants due Trade deblorslprepayments 35.478 747 36.225 59.609 112,867 172,476 S Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Deferred Income Accruals Taxation + Scoal Secunty Loans 5.500 1.500 886 26,484 1,500 590 88.940 117,514 7,886 6 Profit and loss account 2025 2024 At 30 September 2024 ProfiU{Loss) for the year AI 30 September 2025 156,081 45,135 201.216 73,386 82,695 156.081 7 Company Limited By Guarantee Education Advi SeNices for Adults is a company limf(ed by guarantee and accordingly does not have share capital. The members of the company are the direclorsnnjstees named on page 1. In the event of the company being wound up. the liabiltty in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member 8 Transactions with trustees.. One of the trustees received £3,000 during the year under rwew for consuttancy services. paid from Ihe Charity's funds. The payment was prOrty aLrthorised and made in accordance with the charivs goveming document and conflicts of interest policy. 9 Movement in funds At 30-09-2024 NET At 304)9-2025 Restricted funds General funds 61.615 94,466 156,081 43.866 1,269 45,135 105,481 95,735 201,216 13
E.A.S.A. IEDUCATION ADVICE SERVICES FOR ADULTS) Schedule to the Profit and Loss Account for the year ended 30th September 2025 ror the informal? of the dir8Gtots only Restricted Unrestricted 2025 2024 Income Grants Other income 105,559 94,059 199,618 105,559 124.971 369.123 271,978 474.682 396,949 275.064 275.064 Cost of sales Subcontractor costs Programme delivery 2,442 29,086 17.418 29,086 19.860 15.617 15,617 13.469 13,469 Administrative expenses Employee costs". Wages and salaries Staff training and welfare Staff recruitment Travel and subsistence 186.891 149.619 4.365 336.510 251,972 4.365 1,715 2,586 6.252 3,529 347,127 259.802 3,470 190,361 2.782 156.766 Premises costs.. Rent Light and heal R*es Cleaning 8,869 8.eo9 6.184 70 177 387 6,818 463 40 9.372 40 9,372 General adrninistrative expenses.. Management fee Telephone and fax Ststy'onery and printing Subscriptions Bank charges Insurance Repairs and maintenance Equipment Expensed Equipment Hire Depreciation Sundry expenses Postage Advertising 753 253 131 369 1,028 1.200 1.698 2,807 749 4.756 222 753 253 574 369 1,028 1,023 443 119 352 954 3,725 2,758 2,458 936 6,767 81 530 25,046 20.287 722 2.807 749 6.805 222 2,049 11.080 13,966 Legal and professional costs.. Accountancy fees Book-keeping and payroll costs Consultancy Fee Other Legal & Professional 800 1,296 13,140 2.349 17,585 1.800 1.2 13,140 2.349 18,585 1,500 498 3,220 2,119 7.337 Total Cost SurplusilDeficitl for the Yr 218,058 57,006 211.158 111,5401 429,216 314.104 45.466 82.845 14