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I AM IN ME CHARI��

ANN�AL REPOR� AND ACCO�N�S

�EAR ENDED 31S� MARCH 2025

CHARI�� NO: 1202148

DALE B�RRELL C�� A��

I AM IN ME CHARI��

�EAR ENDED 31S� MARCH 2025

CON�EN�S

Legal and Administrative Details � - �. Trustees Report � - �. Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities �. Independent Examiners Report �. Statement of Financial Activities �. Balance Sheet 10. - 11. Notes to the Accounts

I AM IN ME CHARI��

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LEGAL AND ADMINIS�RA�I�E DE�AILS

Charity Number	:	12021��
Government Instrument	:	Charity Trust Deed
		establishing the I AM IN ME CHARITY
Constituted	:	2nd March 202�
Trustees	:	Dr Georgia Whyte
		Olusola Egbale
		Sunnie Ighorae
Principal Address	:	Impact Brixton
		1�A Electric Lane
		London
		SW� �LA
Independent Examiner	:	Christie Burrell Limited
		� Cumberland Road
		Woodside
		London
		SE2� �RE

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�R�S�EES REPOR�

Charit��s Objecti�es

The purpose for which the CIO Is being established is to relieve poverty for the public benefit of young people, in particular but not exclusively by providing personal development, mentoring and coaching, and educational services, and events that supports the development of socially and economically disadvantaged young people to build purposeful and sustainable futures.

Achie�ements and Performance

During its second year of operation as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO), the charity strengthened its infrastructure while expanding programme delivery. The charity became a formal partner of Oasis St Martin’s Village, establishing it as the primary delivery base. This improved consistency, safeguarding, and programme quality.

Programme highlights include:

The charity con�nued its partnership with Platanos College, suppor�ng over 1�0 young people through one-to-one personal development sessions and online safety education delivered via workshops and assemblies.
Training of 11 volunteers as Mental Health Champions, increasing community-based mental health capacity.
Delivery of the charity’s first conference, “The Benefits of Faith and Mental Wellbeing in Children and Young People,” attended by 1�0 participants.
Delivery of personal development and fitness sessions for young people through High Trees.
The charity delivered its first Summer Camp in partnership with Dulwich College, supporting 10 young people. The programme focused on improving confidence, physical fitness, and mental wellbeing, while also supporting participants to raise aspirations and prepare for positive post-1� education and training pathways.

Public Benefit

Trustees have had due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit. All activities were undertaken in furtherance of the charity’s objects and delivered demonstrable benefit to children, young people, families, and the wider community.

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�R�S�EES REPOR� (Cont'd)

Financial Re�ie�

The charity’s financial position reflects its second year of operation, with a focus on sustainability and controlled growth. During the reporting period, the charity experienced a significant decrease in income. This reduction was anticipated, as much of the year was intentionally focused on building robust partnerships and strengthening organisational capacity while transitioning from a Community Interest Company to a registered charity.

Expenditure during the year was directed towards essential operational and charitable activities, including staffing, volunteer recruitment and training, programme delivery costs, and governance. These costs were necessary to establish effective systems, ensure compliance with charity governance requirements, and build the foundations required to support future growth.

Despite the reduction in income, the trustees consider the charity’s financial position at year end to be stable and appropriate for its stage of development. The charity enters the next financial year with strengthened infrastructure and increased capacity. As a result of the work undertaken during the year, the trustees are forecasting a significant increase in income in the year ahead, supported by new and developing partnerships and an expanded base of trained volunteers to deliver charitable activities.

The trustees continue to monitor the charity’s financial performance and cash flow closely to ensure financial sustainability and the effective use of resources in furtherance of the charity’s aims.

Reser�es Polic�

The charity aims to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent to six months of core operating costs to ensure financial stability and continuity of services. The policy is reviewed annually by Trustees in line with Charity Commission guidance.

Principal Risks and Uncertainties

Key risks relate to funding sustainability and capacity. These are mitigated through income diversification, partnership development, prudent financial management, and regular Trustee oversight.

Financial Controls and Go�ernance

The Trustees have established appropriate financial controls, including regular monitoring of income and expenditure, Trustee oversight, segregation of duties where possible, and accounting in accordance with the Charities SORP.

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�R�S�EES REPOR� (Cont'd)

Plans for Future Periods

The charity will continue to diversify income streams, develop longer-term funding and commissioning opportunities, and strengthen partnerships to support sustainable growth and increased impact.

Independent E�aminer

Mr. Dale Burrell have been appointed to act as Independent Examiner.

Signed on behalf of the Trustees on:

Dr Georgia Whyte Chair of Trustees

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S�A�EMEN� OF �R�S�EES RESPONSIBILI�IES

Law applicable to Charites in England and Wales requires trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the charity's financial activities during the year and of its financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those financial statements giving a true and fair view, the trustees should follow best practice and:

select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
state whether applicable accounting standards and statements of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
prepare financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in operation.

The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose, with reasonable accuracy the financial position of the charity and which enable them to both ascertain the financial position of the charity and which enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with applicable law. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

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�EAR ENDED 31S� MARCH 2025

INDEPENDEN� E�AMINERS REPOR�

I report on the accounts of the trust for the year ended �1 March 202�, which are set out on pages � to 11.

Respecti�e responsibilities of trustees and e�aminer

The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under section ��(2) of the Charities Act 1�� (THE 1�� Act)) and that an independent examination is needed

It is my responsibility to:

Examine the accounts under section �� of the 1�� Act;
To follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the Charity Commission (under section ��(�)(b) of the 1�� Act); and
To state whether particular matters have come to my attention

Basis of Independent E�aminer�s 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 disclosures 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 "true and fair view" and the report is limited to those matters set out in the statement below.

Basis of Independent E�aminer�s report

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
to keep accounting records in accordance with section �1 of the 1�� Act; and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting requirements of the 1�� 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.

Dale Burrell Christie Burrell Ltd � Cumberland Road London SE2� �RE

		B�� 1�� A��	N�� M�� F��	N�� I��/(O��) R��	�� R�� E��	�� R�� E��		Management and Administration	Course Delivery Costs	Direct Charitable Payments	�� I�� R��	�� I�� R��		Other Donations	Corporate Grants	Core Funding
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(1,495)	_____	(1,160)	(335)	(335)	5,698		_____	5,688	0	10	5,363		_____	78	5,285	0	�	2025	Funds	Unrestricted
(15,000)	_____	0	(15,000)	(15,000)	15,000		_____	0	15,000	0		0	_____	0	0	0	�	2025	Funds	Restricted
(1,495)	��	13,840	(15,335)	(15,335)	20,698		��	5,688	15,000	10	5,363		��	78	5,285	0	�	2025	F��	��
13,840	��	0	13,840	13,840	13,700		��	9,387	3,045	1,268	27,540		��	1,540	26,000	0	�	2024	��	L��

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NO�ES �O �HE ACCO�N�S

AS A� 31S� MARCH 2025

�� Debtors

2025 � 0 __ 0	2024
	� 0 ____ 0

�� Creditors

Accrual - Accountancy Fees Book Sales	2025 570 339 __ 909	2024
		570 339 __ 909

�� Connected and Related Parties

The Trustees are residents of London, who are volunteers to the charity.