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Charity Trustee Report 2025

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Produced By: Angela Caroo

Report Date: 31/12/2025

MONTHLY REPORT INDEX

SECTION 1

1. EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

SECTION 2

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SECTION 1

EXECUTIVE SUMMARY

2025 has been a year of visibility and deepened impact for Start Young UK. Building on the foundations laid in previous years, the charity strengthened its programmes, expanded its reach to new regions and increased its national profile through strategic partnerships and high-impact public campaigns.

Despite operating in a challenging funding and capacity environment, Start Young UK continued to deliver meaningful outcomes for young people and families, supported by the commitment of trustees, volunteers, partners and supporters.

Leadership & Governance

Throughout 2025, we continued to strengthen our governance structures by onboarding new trustees and reviewing board capacity and skills in line with the charity’s growth. This year also highlighted the importance of sustainability in trustee recruitment, informing improvements to our onboarding and succession planning processes going forward.

Partnerships & Collaboration

We secured and developed collaborations with a range of corporate, education and community partners, enabling us to expand delivery, increase visibility and reach new schools and young people. These partnerships played a critical role in supporting programme delivery and fundraising activity throughout the year.

Community Support & Fundraising

Our 2025 Christmas Gifting appeal raised £3,949, enabling the wrapping and distribution of over 700 gifts. This initiative supported 80+ families with winter essentials, personal care items and food hampers, alongside the donation of 70+ gifts and food items to the NEWway Project. This community-led effort demonstrated the continued generosity and trust placed in Start Young UK by supporters and partners.

Programme Delivery & Impact

Elevate Programme

Thrive Programme

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Engagement, Visibility & Influence

These milestones significantly increased awareness of Start Young UK’s mission and positioned the charity as a credible and visible voice in the youth and education space.

Looking Ahead

As we move into 2026, Start Young UK remains focused on strengthening governance, diversifying funding streams and scaling impact responsibly. The progress made in 2025 provides a strong platform for sustainable growth, deeper partnerships and continued positive outcomes for the young people and communities we serve.

SECTION 2

Item Description
A Overview of the charity aims and objectives
B Synopsis of programmes run via the charity
C Events held over the last 12 months for young people on our programmes
D Overview of our Christmas Gifting Programme
E Update on staffing and new hires
F Overview of all donations, grants and spends

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G Our collaborations & partnerships
H Potential risks & proposed mitigations
I Our plans for 2026

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A: ABOUT US

Start Young UK is a registered charity and, as such, our promise is to act as a resource for young people living in disadvantaged areas from the age of 5 up to the age of 18. With a strong ethos of hard work and support we are engaging with schools and families to ensure we are providing a range of advice, support and leisure activities for young people.

Vision:

To be the leading charity in empowering young people from socio-economically disadvantaged backgrounds to achieve their full potential and thrive in a supportive community.

Mission:

To provide comprehensive support to socio-economically disadvantaged young people by ensuring access to essential resources, education, career development, and personal growth opportunities, empowering them to overcome barriers and succeed in their futures.

Core Values:

Strategy:

Our strategy is built on five pillars:

  1. Youth Empowerment and Programme Excellence

  2. Partnerships and Collaborative Impact

  3. Scalable Operations and Innovation

  4. Financial Sustainability and Growth

  5. Governance, Compliance, and Organisational Excellence

This plan provides a comprehensive roadmap for SYUK's growth and impact, ensuring we remain adaptable to the evolving needs of the young people we serve while driving meaningful change in their

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lives and communities. Through our scalable model, we aim to break the cycle of socio-economic disadvantage and create a more equitable future for youth across the UK.

B: OUR PROGRAMMES

The charity currently runs two programmes: ‘Elevate’ and ‘Thrive SYUK.

Elevate

In partnership with Barclays and Multiverse, the Elevate Programme supports and inspires young people from socio-economically deprived background to grow their experience and qualifications, setting them up for success their future careers.

The 6-month programme supports young people aged 16-18, equipping them with a comprehensive set of personal and professional skills while providing a platform for our partner organisations to showcase who they are, what they do and what they offer in terms of early career opportunities.

This year, we have enrolled a total of 100 students. 60 in London and 17 from Manchester, 23 Northampton, with 78% BAME representation in the programme (based upon 72 student responses), and students reporting increased confidence from 3/5 to 5/5 (based on 41 responses).

We have had fantastic feedback from students, schools and mentors alike:

Thrive

The Thrive Programme provides holistic support to underprivileged children in their educational journey from ages 5-18. The programme seeks to break down barriers to education, empowering children to learn essential life skills and fostering an environment that cultivates personal and academic growth.

Thrive encompasses mentorship initiatives, connecting students with experienced individuals from a range of backgrounds; skill-building workshops, broadening their skill set to open future opportunities; and practical support, such as supplying school uniforms and establishing school clubs to promote extracurricular activities.

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This year, we have supported over 10 children on the programme.

C: EVENTS

Over the past 12 months, Start Young UK has organised a series of impactful events, each contributing to the charity's mission. These events have served as vibrant platforms for community engagement, creating a positive and inclusive community atmosphere.

Highlights include:

More than 20 people took part in our superhero themed fun run, raising over £1000.

D: CHRISTMAS GIFTING INITIATIVE

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Our Christmas Gifting Initiative exemplifies our commitment to making a tangible impact to the lives of those we serve. Since the initiative began in October 2021, we have distributed over 9,000 gift parcels to families in need. The funds raised have enabled us to provide essential items such as underwear, socks, hats and gloves, along with thoughtfully curated personal hampers for parents and food hampers for entire families, spreading generosity and warmth throughout the festive season.

The Christmas Gifting 2025 initiative was supported by over 25 dedicated volunteers, as well as generous donations from Asda, Poundland, Multiverse, Kurve Group and an incredible show of support from our wider community. Together, we ensured that the holiday spirit reached those who needed it most.

E: STAFFING

Throughout 2025, Start Young UK continued to operate as a lean, volunteer-led organisation, supported by two part-time staff members, a committed board of trustees, key volunteers and delivery partners.

During the year, we onboarded trustees with expertise across governance, legal and fundraising alongside key volunteers supporting priority areas including communications and photography.

As with many growing charities, 2025 also saw periods of transition within the team, reinforcing the importance of sustainable recruitment, clear role expectations and structured onboarding - all of which have informed improvements to our governance and people processes going forward.

Our core team of volunteers remained central to the charity’s success, contributing significant time and expertise across programmes, fundraising, events and operations. In addition, partner and corporate volunteers continued to play an important role in supporting delivery across our Elevate and Thrive programmes.

Collectively, trustees, volunteers and partners contributed hundreds of hours throughout the year, enabling Start Young UK to expand its reach, deliver high-quality programmes and increase its national visibility, while maintaining a strong focus on safeguarding, governance and impact.

As we move into 2026, the charity is focused on strengthening board capacity, succession planning and volunteer support structures to ensure sustainable growth and continuity.

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F. FINANCE

Start Young UK Charity is pleased to present the financial report for the year ending 1[st] April 2025.

The following report outlines the Charity’s financial performance, sources of income, and the allocation of funds to various programmes.

Income sources

Start Young UK relies on a diversified set of income sources to support its mission. The primary contributors to the charity's revenue are as follows:

1. Donations - Generous contributions from individuals and organisations who share our commitment to the wellbeing of children and families in Newham.

2. Fundraising - Engagement in various fundraising events to gather financial support from the community.

3. Buddy Donations - Ongoing support from dedicated Buddies who contribute their time, effort and resources towards the success of Start Young initiatives.

Allocations of Funds

  1. Community Club Support – Sweatshirts for children attending the weekly Community club, including Beavers and Squirrels, have been purchased, fostering a sense of belonging and community engagement. Community Club weekly subscription for all children on the scheme is paid for by the charity.

  2. Holiday Activities - Funds have been allocated to organise activities and various days out for families during the holidays, promoting recreational and bonding opportunities.

  3. Christmas Gifting Programme - One of the highlights of our efforts is the Christmas Gifting Programme, where in 2024 over 1000 gifts – including personal care packages, toys, vests, undergarments and food hampers – were purchased, wrapped and distributed to low-income families in schools and the broader Newham community.

  4. Staff Costs – Staffing expenditure for three part time employees.

Financial Highlights: 2nd April 2024 – 1st April 2025 Total Income as of 1st April 2025: £58,447 Total Spend as of 1st April 2025: £37,503

G: COLLABORATIONS AND PARTNERSHIPS

We have partnered and collaborated with the following organisations over the last 12 months:

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H: POTENTIAL RISKS & PROPOSED MITIGATIONS

Risk Management and Safeguarding Compliance

Risk Assessments & Mitigation Measures

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I: OUR PLANS FOR 2026

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For the period
from		 02/04/2024 To 01/04/2025
Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest
£
3,734
7,455
45,680
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500
1,079
58,447
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58,447
5,043
1,934
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950
26,126
2,211
215
1,024
37,503
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37,503
20,944
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26,167
47,112		 Restricted
funds
to the nearest £
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3,734
7,455
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58,447
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58,447
5,043
1,934
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26,126
2,211
215
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37,503
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20,944		 Last year
to the nearest £
BuddyDonation 3,734 3,649
Just Giving 7,455 389
Barclays Aspire Programme 45,680 27,000
Family Holiday Association - Trip to
Margate		 - 1,500
London Borough of Newham - King's
Coronation Event		 500
Youth Empowerment Summit 500
HRMC Gift Aid 1,079
Other 2,049
Sub total(Gross income for
AR)		 58,447 35,087
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).
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Total receipts
A3 Payments
35,087

Christmas Gifting		 5,043 1,457
Other Gifting 1,934 1,967
Margate Trip - 1,513
King's Coronation Event - 453
Youth Empowerment Summit 950 -
Staff Costs 26,126 7,101
Volunteer expeneses 2,211 452
Insurance 215 158
Other administration expenses 1,024 688
**Sub total ** 37,503 13,789
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
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**Sub total ** - -
Total payments
Net of receipts/(payments)
A5 Transfers between funds
A6 Cash funds last year end
Cash funds this year end
13,789
20,944 - - 20,944 21,298
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26,167 - - 26,167 -
47,112 - - 47,112 21,298

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Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period the end of the period the end of the period the end of the period
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CCXX R2 accounts (SS)

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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examlner's Report Report to tho trusteesl members of Sl-￿<￿ V k On accounts for the year ended I Apr￿ 1015 Charity no Ilf any) 119[oLS Set out on pages I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the abovè charity {'the Trust") for the year ended Re8pon3ibilities and As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation basls of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('th8 Act.). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts ¢arried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in ¢arying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)Ibl of the Act. I havè completed my examination. I confirm that no material matt8rs hav8 come to my attention {olher than that disclosed below ') in connection whh the examination which gives me cause lo believe thal in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with Se￿10n 130 of the Act or the a¢¢ounts do not accord with the accounting records Independont examiner's statement I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts lo be reached. Please dolete the w0￿S in the brackels if they do not apply. Slgned.. Date.. l9/01/26 Name: C.E.HaAo Relevant profe$$Sonal quallflcatlonlsl or body Ilf any).. Address". I+ L/AM s&i%?&r IER October 2018