CHARITY ANNUAL REPORT Fighting Knife Crime London Reporting Period: March 24 to March 25 

**Important Note: Our Founder Bruce Houlder was advised via a telephone call on 2[nd] January 2026  by the Charity Commission to make a Zero return for this first accounting period as during  the whole of this accounting period our finances and administration were handled by another charity namely CATCH 22. They have made a return to the Charity Commission which accounts for all financial activity of Fighting Knife Crime London.  This has fulfilled the legal requirement.** 

## **We nonetheless provide the following brief information.** 

1. Registered Charity 1207588 

2. Charity Name: Fighting Knife Crime London CIO 

3. Status: Registered CIO 

4. Principal Office: London, UK Governance: 9 Little St Leonards. SW14 7LT 

5. The charity is overseen by a board of volunteer trustees. 

6. Structure, Governance and Management 

Fighting Knife Crime London operates as a small charitable organisation providing information resources, networking, and support for youth-violence prevention initiatives across London. The charity works collaboratively with hundreds of partner organisations and community groups. Trustees meet regularly to review operations, finances, and strategic development. 

7. . Objectives and Activities The charity’s purpose is to help prevent youth violence and knife crime by: 

   - Providing a free online directory of organisations working in youth empowerment. 

   - Offering resources, guidance, and information for practitioners and families. 

   - Facilitating collaboration through events, networks, and shared learning. • Supporting frontline organisations through visibility, signposting, and partnership. 

8. Public Benefit Statement: 

The trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty to have regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit when planning and carrying out activities. 

9. Achievements and Performance During the reporting period, 

See Note at top. 

Nonetheless during this first year since registration (our financial accounting period) 

the charity: 



   - Expanded the directory to include additional London and UK-wide organisations. 

   - Secured a grant to fund an annual prize recognising excellence in youth work. Engaged with community groups and partners across London boroughs. 

   - • Continued development of research, signposting, and digital accessibility tools. 

- 10.Financial Review 

The charity remains financially stable. All income was applied to charitable activities or retained for future programme development. No staff are employed; all work is carried out by volunteers. 

11.Summary of Receipts and Payments (March 24-March25): 

## **A Zero return is made for the reasons set out above.** 

Total Income: £0 Total Expenditure: £0 Net Movement in Funds £0 surplus Income sources included: £0 

Expenditure (already reported by Catch22) consisted of: 

   - Payments to Iconic Media for digital media and service support. 

- 12.Reserves Policy The trustees will continue to maintain modest reserves to ensure continuity of services and financial resilience. Funds at period end remain sufficient to support planned activities for the coming year. 

13. Plans for the Future The charity intends to: 

   - Launch the first annual youth empowerment award. 

   - Expand engagement with grassroots organisations. 

   - Enhance digital tools and outreach to families and practitioners. 

- 14.Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities 

Trustees are responsible for preparing the Annual Report and ensuring the charity maintains accurate financial records and complies with reporting regulations. 


Signed on behalf of the trustees: DATE; 2/01/26