THE SALMON YOUTH CENTRE IN BERMONDSEY
Company Limited by Guarantee Registered Charity
TRUSTEES’ ANNUAL REPORT AND AUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
31 MARCH 2026
Company Registration Number 958986 Charity Registration Number 278979
THE SALMON YOUTH CENTRE IN BERMONDSEY REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
| CONTENTS | Page |
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| Trustees’ Report | 2 - 14 |
| Independent Auditor’s Report | 15- 17 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 18 |
| Balance Sheet | 19 |
| Cash Flow Statement | 20 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 21 – 33 |
“Inspiring all young people to fulfil their potential and contribute to their community within a framework of Christian values”
THE SALMON YOUTH CENTRE IN BERMONDSEY REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
Legal and administrative information
Board of Trustees
| Trustees: | C. G Bauer (Chair) | |
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| E. Larbi-Odam (Honorary Treasurer) | ||
| R. S. Gleaves RICS (resigned 12thOctober 2025) | ||
| K. Kazim | ||
| A.D.C. Greenwood (resigned 31 May 2026) | ||
| S. Manwell | ||
| M. Skelton | ||
| D. Cruz | ||
| K. Miller | ||
| J. Thompson | ||
| J. Hughes | ||
| Rebecca Hilton (appointed 22 September 2025) | ||
| Finance Committee: | E. Labi-Odam | (Chair) |
| A.D.C Greenwood | ||
| C. G Bauer | ||
| D. Cruz | ||
| In attendance: | ||
| J. Anglesea | (Director) | |
| C. Bascom | (Finance Director) | |
| Company secretary: | J. Anglesea (resigned 31 May 2026) | |
| A.D.C. Greenwood (appointed 31 May 2026) | ||
| Principal office and Registered office: | 43 Old Jamaica Road | |
| Bermondsey | ||
| London SE16 4TE | ||
| Auditors: | Xeinadin Audit Limited | |
| 5 Robin Hood Lane, | ||
| Sutton, | ||
| Surrey | ||
| SM1 2SW | ||
| Bankers: | Unity Trust Bank | |
| Nine Brindleyplace | ||
| Birmingham | ||
| B1 2HB | ||
| Governing deed: | Articles of Association | |
| Charity registration number: | 278979 | |
| Company registration number: | 958986 |
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Trustees Report
Public Benefit Statement 2025/26
The Trustees confirm that they have complied with their duty under section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity’s aims and objectives and in planning future activities.
Salmon Youth Centre is one of the largest youth centres in the UK and a recognised model of youth work excellence. During 2025/26, with the support of six full-time staff, eleven part-time staff, four sessional workers, apprentices, trainees and more than 90 volunteers, Salmon delivered over 700 sessions and recorded more than 38,000 contact hours with 1,156 young people.
Youth club sessions typically last between one hour and forty-five minutes and three hours, with many young people attending several times each week. Through this sustained engagement, Salmon provides a safe, welcoming and encouraging environment in which young people can have fun, build healthy friendships and develop their interests, confidence and skills.
Accessible to all young people aged 6–19 for a nominal contribution of just 50p per visit, Salmon offers a wide range of activities beginning with a free hot meal. This service continues to provide vital support to families affected by the cost-of-living crisis and offers young people a healthy and safe alternative to spending time in environments where they may be vulnerable to anti-social behaviour or exploitation.
At the heart of Salmon’s work is a commitment to helping young people recognise and develop their gifts and talents, strengthen their self-worth and self-respect and build the communication and interpersonal skills they need to thrive. The Centre supports young people at key transition points in their lives, including the move from primary to secondary education and from school into college, training or employment.
Salmon’s activities contribute significant public benefit by promoting young people’s physical, emotional and mental wellbeing; improving educational engagement and employability; and encouraging positive participation in community life. Through sport, arts, mentoring, leadership opportunities, volunteering and informal education, Salmon equips young people with the confidence, resilience and aspirations needed to achieve fulfilling and productive futures.
Our Vision
To inspire all young people to fulfil their potential and contribute positively to their community within a framework of Christian values.
Our Mission
We seek to:
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improve young people’s physical and mental health and wellbeing by encouraging healthy diets and active lifestyles;
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prepare young people for further education and employment by improving educational attainment, providing access to training and supporting successful transitions into further education or work; and
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involve young people in community engagement by encouraging volunteering and increasing political and spiritual awareness, enabling them to relate positively to others and contribute to society.
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Our Method
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We are open to all and welcome all young people and their families.
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We provide open-access, targeted and specialised activities which are enjoyable, educational, challenging and safe.
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We build relationships that inspire young people to develop ambition, discover and nurture their talents and increase their enthusiasm for learning, training and personal growth.
Through these activities and relationships, Salmon Youth Centre continues to deliver meaningful and measurable community benefit to young people, their families and the wider community.
Young People in Southwark
Our beneficiaries are primarily young people living on Bermondsey estates and across wider Southwark, where poverty, housing inequality and social exclusion remain significant challenges. Bermondsey is among the top 3% most deprived areas in the country, sitting in stark contrast to the wealth found elsewhere in the borough. Most of the young people we support come from disadvantaged communities, around 20% are care experienced and many face housing instability or periods of temporary accommodation.
The young people attending Salmon are increasingly experiencing complex and overlapping needs. Many are at risk of becoming not in Education, Employment or Training, have had contact with the police or are vulnerable to exploitation and gang involvement. Around 200 young people have identified or emerging SEND needs, disabilities or neurodivergence, including up to 60 with significant or complex additional needs. Our consultations also show that many are living with the long-term effects of adverse childhood experiences, alongside high levels of anxiety linked to crime, safety concerns and instability within their communities.
An external review by the Institute of Education reinforced what we see daily: young people are navigating intersecting challenges including poverty, food insecurity, low educational attainment and feelings of discrimination linked to ethnicity, disability and other factors. In this context, Salmon provides trusted relationships, inclusive support and safe spaces where young people feel understood, valued and able to thrive.
Increasing Mental Health Support
Many of the young people we support have experienced significant adversity in their lives, including bullying, abuse, neglect and exposure to substance misuse or mental ill-health within the home. A large proportion come from families facing multiple and overlapping challenges such as unemployment, poor mental health, domestic instability and involvement in antisocial or criminal behaviour. These experiences can have a profound and lasting impact on young people’s confidence, wellbeing and ability to access support, often leading to anxiety, depression and low self-esteem.
Our recent review indicates that:
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30% of our young people have experienced four or more Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs), compared to the London average of 10% (Bullock, 2020).
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60% face neglect.
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A significant number first disclose their experiences of ACEs to us, with younger cohorts often not yet recognising the impact of their experiences or viewing them as normal.
Additionally, Salmon targets young people who are 'off-radar' and at risk of emerging mental health difficulties. This includes those with histories of care experience, school exclusions or offending behaviour,
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many of whom lack basic qualifications and are not in education, employment, or training (NEET). Structural inequalities further exacerbate their challenges, with inadequate support for SEN and disabled children, for whom mental health needs are often misattributed to their neurodiversity (Mencap, 2021) or who face ongoing cycles of household poverty (Southwark, State of the Borough, 2021; Southwark SEND Strategy, 2022-25).
| 2022-25). | ||||
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| The demographics ofyoung people attending Clubs | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 |
| Boys | 57% | 55% | 56% | 54% |
| Girls | 41% | 45% | 44% | 46% |
| Aged 6-10 | 350 | 232 | 252 | 207 |
| Aged 11-13 | 357 | 278 | 219 | 225 |
| Aged 14-18 | 456 | 470 | 459 | 412 |
| Aged 19-25 | 129 | 97 | 73 | 92 |
| Total number ofyoung people club attending clubs | 1,292 | 1077 | 1003 | 936 |
Our Performance Statistics
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| Attendance and activity statistics | 2022-23 | 2023-24 |
2024-25 | 2025-26 |
| Total number of club attendees inyear | 1,292 | 1077 |
1055 | 936 |
| Total attendances inyear | 17,893 | 17,566 |
15,679 | 14,216 |
| Total number of contact hours | 49,938 | 45,785 |
43,659 | 38,199 |
| Total number of sessions | 803 | 840 |
816 | 691 |
| Total number of free hot mealsprovided | 9,752 | 8,423 |
7,515 | 7,202 |
| Number of hours ofphysical activitiesprovided each week | 28hrs | 28hrs |
28hrs | 28hrs |
The total number of young people we worked with during 2025/26 in all aspects of our youth work, including both club sessions and other activities, was 1,156
Our Impact
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Response Survey questions
94% of young people rated the club as Excellent or Good.
72% of young people said they have made new friends.
69% of young people said they have learnt something new.
84% of young people said being at Salmon makes them more confident
47% of young people said being at Salmon allows them to do better in school
63% of young people said being at Salmon meant they felt safer in their
community
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Staffing, Apprentices, Volunteers and Leaders
We can only provide our range of activities thanks to our dedicated team of trained staff, volunteers and others. All are DBS-checked and have been trained as mental health first-aiders. This year, we were pleased to welcome Ian Hiley Youth Work Manager- Sports to the staff team (maternity cover).
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Volunteers
We have a fantastic team of 92 local volunteers, with over 50 supporting at least one session a week. Most find themselves supporting weekly clubs, with others acting as mentors to specific children, either occasionally or on a regular basis. They help with homework club, CV preparation, job search and interview rehearsals. They also share their skills in cooking, art, music, boxing, gym instruction and podcast expertise. Most importantly, they vastly increase our capacity to show kindness, patience and a consistent interest in each child.
Trainees
This year, seven trainees aged 18–25 joined the staff team, gaining valuable work experience, leadership skills and improving their overall employability. They successfully completed Level 2 and Level 3 Youth Work qualifications, along with a range of job-related training courses. Working directly alongside young people, they made a meaningful contribution to programme delivery.
In addition, with generous support from The Hargreaves Foundation, four sports trainees were funded to support the delivery of physical activity sessions in our clubs. These trainees obtained coaching qualifications in basketball, gymnastics and football and completed additional training in safeguarding, trauma-informed practice, mentoring and first aid.
Work Experience Volunteers
69 young people aged 14–19 took part in work experience placements, volunteering alongside our staff and engaging directly with children and young people in our clubs. These young people gained valuable insights into youth work by learning on the job and supporting a wide range of activities. Participants included City of London School students completing nine months of community service, as well as others undertaking weekly volunteering as part of their Duke of Edinburgh Award or school and college work experience placements. Across the board, they demonstrated enthusiasm, energy and a strong commitment to making a positive impact.
Young Leaders
Eleven young leaders aged 14–19 took part in the programme this year. The aim is to provide them with vital skills to raise their aspirations and improve their employability whilst contributing positively to their community through volunteering. The young leaders help support the primary age club sessions, termly trips and a holiday scheme for over 100 primary school children. They also take part in weekly training learning about youth work. They are an integral part of the team, they led with great maturity and were able to use their training to solve problems and manage issues that arise.
| Staffing | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 |
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| Staff members(full time) | 6 | 6 | 6 | 6 |
| Staff members(part-time) | 5 | 5 | 13 | 11 |
| Volunteers | 53 | 74 | 82 | 92 |
| Trainees | 12 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Work experience students | 49 | 40 | 52 | 69 |
| Youngleaders | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 |
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How We Support Young People
Sport and Fitness
The Salmon Youth Centre has facilities for badminton, basketball, boxing, climbing, dance, fitness training, football, gymnastics, trampolining and volleyball. These take place in our four-court sports hall, our wellequipped exercise gym and on our 30-metre climbing wall.
Sport is a gateway to healthy lives and a magnet for young people of all ages and abilities. By engaging young people who face multiple and complex social issues, our sports activities help put them on pathways that change the course of their lives. Many of our previous beneficiaries have gone on to train and secure accreditations in sport. Some have become youth workers.
We also offer coaching sessions for climbing and adventure, trampoline, basketball, dance and football and some have-a-go sessions: wallball, teqball, dodgeball, volleyball, tennis, badminton and table tennis.
Our experienced youth workers challenge young people to discover what they can achieve, so they:
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Have the opportunity to participate in at least 60 minutes of physical activity in clubs.
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Build positive attitudes to sport and physical health, including healthy diets and active lifestyles.
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Increase their physical literacy from an early age, so they are more likely to pursue sports as they grow.
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Foster goals and social bonds around healthy sports activities.
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Enhance their physical, mental and emotional wellbeing.
Diet
In 2025/26, we provided 7,202 nutritious hot meals to children in the after-school sessions. These healthy meals, which always include fruit and vegetables, are much appreciated by parents, many of whom are struggling to provide regular cooked meals due to the escalating cost of food and the overall cost-of-living crisis.
Creative Arts
Our young people can express themselves artistically in our music studio, dance studio and visual arts studio. The music studio is equipped with keyboards, guitars, drums and other instruments and a recording suite where demos and podcasts can be made. Each week we delivered 22 hours of facilitated sessions in music, art and dance. The young people have continued creating podcasts, all the content including artwork, music and voices is exclusively the young people’s own.
In February 2026, the Salmon Youth Centre hosted the launch of Re-claim: The Runway (Rest & Recuperation) , a powerful multimedia art exhibition led by acclaimed contemporary artist, mentor and activist Eugene Ankomah. First presented at Salmon in 2019, the project returned seven years later in a renewed and expanded form, shaped by the voices and lived experiences of young people affected by knife crime. Through a collaborative and therapeutic creative process, participants explored themes of fear, vulnerability, resilience and hope, transforming discarded materials into striking artistic expressions of renewal and reclamation. The exhibition launch brought together the local community, supporters and young people for an immersive evening of installation, performance and reflection, reinforcing Salmon’s longstanding commitment to creating safe, inclusive spaces where young people can heal, express themselves creatively and drive positive social change. This was covered by many media outlets including Sky News.
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Homework Support
This year, we continued to offer academic support through GCSE and A Level tutoring in STEM subjects, delivered by qualified tutors. This was complemented by peer-led learning and mentoring, providing additional homework support. These initiatives have played a crucial role in addressing the challenges faced by young people who have fallen behind in their studies. Rather than continuing to struggle, many club members have shown marked improvements in their academic ability, motivation and confidence in the classroom.
Mentoring
This year, we provided mentoring to 153 young people through a range of tailored programmes designed to meet diverse needs. These included:
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School-based mentoring for students at risk of exclusion;
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Academic mentoring to support improved outcomes at GCSE and A Level;
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Intensive support for at-risk young people, delivered in collaboration with families, schools, social workers and police to achieve the best possible outcomes;
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Guidance on next steps in education, training, and employment; and
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Mentoring to promote personal and social development.
Our mentoring programmes equip young people with the resilience and skills needed to navigate adversity and stress. We are committed to expanding our capacity to offer more intensive, one-to-one support by recruiting additional volunteers. We also take a gender-informed approach, recognising and responding to the distinct needs of girls and young women as well as boys and young men.
Disability Work
Our trained and experienced staff play a vital role in supporting the integration of 85 young people with disabilities into our mainstream clubs. This year we launched a brand-new Neurodiverse club, “Sparks Club”, which aims to help build the confidence, skills and independence of young people with disabilities and to increase their access to opportunities. We work in close partnership with parents, carers, and special educational needs schools to help these young people build key life skills, including communication, personal safety, money management, independence and leadership. Our clubs serve as a vital ‘in-between’ space— bridging the gap between home, school, and the often-overwhelming wider world. We encourage the young people to step beyond their comfort zones and grow in confidence. Their presence also enriches the wider club community, fostering greater understanding, empathy and inclusion around neurodiversity and disability.
Mental Health Support
Well-being remains central to Salmon’s work, particularly as we continue to see growing numbers of young people experiencing significant mental health challenges and the impact of multiple Adverse Childhood Experiences (ACEs). In response, we appointed part time a qualified clinical psychologist to provide weekly one-to-one therapeutic support, helping young people develop coping strategies and resilience in the face of trauma, anxiety and instability. Alongside our universal well-being provision, we provided crisis support for around 30 young people facing acute challenges.
We have continued to invest in strengthening our well-being offer through staff training in CAMHS-informed practice, neuro-inclusivity and trauma-informed approaches, alongside expanding our specialist support
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team. Three mental health professionals regularly worked with young people this year, including clinical psychologist Blessing Bakare, who delivered therapy programmes for 10 individuals and supported a further 20 young people through group and one-off sessions. Young people also benefited from workshops and partnership work with organisations including Groundwork London, Thrive LDN, Mental Health Foundation and CAMHS wellbeing practitioners.
A key development this year was the creation of our “Chill Out Room”, designed by one of our mental healthqualified volunteers. The space provides a calm environment for therapy sessions, sensory support and quiet reflection during busy club activities. We were also delighted to secure a further three years of funding from Maudsley Charity for our Be Kind to Your Mind project, enabling us to sustain and strengthen this work while developing new partnerships and refining our wider well-being strategy through a Theory of Change process.
Residentials, Trips, and Holiday Activities
Salmon outings and holidays are usually the highlight of the year for many young people, especially if their family cannot afford holidays.
In 2025/26, we organised 37 trips for young people, all offered free of charge or at a nominal cost. These included educational visits to BBC radio and BBC TV, theatres, art galleries, music studios, the Tower Bridge tour and an employability-focused trip with Gallup. Our sports teams also travelled to various basketball and football tournaments. For recreation and fun, young people enjoyed outings to Thorpe Park, ice skating, the cinema, bowling, Air Thrill, swimming, Flip Out, and our much-loved annual pantomime trip.
Residential highlights of the year included an international youth exchange to Germany, an outward-bound adventure residential and a week-long camping trip to the Satellites Festival. These experiences play a vital role in broadening horizons, building confidence and sparking curiosity in the world around them.
In total, 365 young people participated in trips and residentials this year. In addition, during the school summer holidays, we ran several daytime holiday schemes, with 378 of young people engaging in our vibrant programme of weekly centre-based activities.
| Special activities | 2022-23 | 2023-24 | 2024-25 | 2025-26 |
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| Trips | 26 | 41 | 39 | 37 |
| Residentials | 3 | 3 | 5 | 3 |
| Trips and Residentialsparticipants | 131 | 150 | 376 | 365 |
| Holidayscheme attendees | 295 | 353 | 404 | 378 |
Community Engagement
Large Youth Events
Salmon has brought together youth leaders from local churches to run joint events featuring food, music, talks and discussion. These are bi-monthly and are attended by around 80-100 young people.
Partnerships and Liaison
Where individual young people have social or behavioural problems, we liaise with their parents, their school, social workers, the police, doctor or mental health professionals, Southwark Youth Offending Team,
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Southwark Works (the family support unit), so multi-agency interventions are joined up. We firmly believe in communication and liaison in order to optimise the beneficial impact on our young people.
Our local corporate partners include Gallup, Inc. and The Thirdway Group who provide volunteers, training and work experience for young people and also fundraise for the Centre.
Sharing Our Facilities
We share our facilities with local schools, churches, partners, charities and youth services. This enables other groups of young people to enjoy the facilities at Salmon at modest cost while providing a small source of income.
Family Support
We also support some families whose children are suffering from mental illness, possibly because a parent is involved with the criminal justice system or where the family is facing poverty or family breakdown. This work is intensive and highly individualised to the cases we are addressing. It is fundamental to ensuring positive outcomes for our young people.
Youth Advisory Board
The young people’s own views and experiences are fundamental to how we plan and deliver our youth work. Our Youth Advisory Board helps us to shape the services we provide. We actively engage with the young people and their families in evaluating the impact of our services and discussing how we can best develop them. We also informally gather the views of parents about what their children find most helpful.
Looking to the Future and Helping Others
Looking ahead to 2026/27, we are committed to continuing to deliver high-quality youth work for the young people of Bermondsey and Southwark. We want young people to access new opportunities in education, employment and training, develop leadership skills, gain meaningful work experience and broaden their horizons through trips, residentials and community activities. We also aim to help young people discover new passions, talents and confidence through participation in arts, sports and creative programmes, while continuing to provide the trusted relationships and safe spaces that are at the heart of Salmon’s work.
We are excited to expand our work with girls and young women, supported by funding from the Jack Petchey Foundation for a dedicated Girls Worker Intern role. Through consultation with young women, we have identified barriers to participation including social anxiety, safety concerns and a preference for female-only spaces — challenges also highlighted by Youth Access. In response, we will co-design a youthled outreach and engagement programme that will provide female-only spaces at Salmon alongside community-based activities. We are also pleased to be providing a local space where young women can build peer networks, shape projects and create positive change in their communities.
We are committed to strengthening our support for the 80+ young people with SEND and/or neurodivergence who attend Salmon and often require additional, consistent support. Many face challenges including school refusal, exclusion, anxiety, structural racism and barriers to accessing appropriate services.
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Thank you!
Finally, we are generously financially supported by individuals, churches, local businesses, Southwark Council and Trust Funds. We say a huge ‘thank you’ to all these donors who enable Salmon to transform the lives and prospects of the inner-city young people who are part of the Salmon family.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Results to 31 March 2026
The results for the year are set out in the attached Financial Statements which have been prepared in accordance with FRS102 and the reporting requirements for charities under the Charities SORP FRS102 (second edition, effective 1 January 2019).
Results for the year showed a surplus of £64,923 on the general fund compared with a smaller surplus of £7,187 the previous year.
Income at £1,408,520 was £465,893 up on the previous year. The main reason for this increase was the oneoff Hyde Housing insurance refund of £357,350 in settlement of a land tribunal decision in March 2026 in connection with excess insurance premiums relating to cladding which had been on the building, but which have now been completely removed. Donation income from individuals, churches, legacies and corporate donors totalled £238,082 representing a 38% decrease on the previous year.
Income from other trading activities excluding the insurance refund which mainly includes letting our facilities to third parties totalled £126,947 which represented just a 2% drop on the previous year. Grants for general purposes total £167,500 compared with £93,000 the previous year. This was largely due to two new grants this year totalling £75,000 which were not received last year. In total, Salmon received grants for restricted purposes of £318,250 which represented a 33% increase on the previous year's total of £238,446.
Total expenditure at £1,225,224 was up £75,419 on the previous year's total of £1,149,805. Within this figure was building depreciation movement of £161,565, a non-cash item which is set off against the designated fund. Expenditure on charitable activities was £1,001,419 which represented an 8% increase on the previous year.
Designated Funds
As described in note 13 to the financial statements designated funds comprise the Jim Guild Legacy fund, the freehold land and buildings fund and the major repairs provision.
A new designated fund, the Major Repairs provision was established, funds will be set aside here to pay for future larger repairs, improvements, and major works to the building. During the year depreciation movement on freehold buildings of £161,565 (2024/25: £182,078) was charged to the Freehold land and buildings fund. The Jim Guild Legacy fund received £81,938 (2024/25: spent £15,000). The major repairs provision received £198,000 (2024/25: £Nil).
Cash Balances
Cash balances at the year end amounted to £239,511 (2024/25: £374,690). Of this total £20,498 (2024/25: £20,498) was being held to meet our obligations to fulfil the terms of restricted grants in future periods.
Net Worth increased to £6,765,125 (2024/25: £6,581,829). While there is the accounting requirement to charge depreciation which is a non-cash item, there was a significant increase in debtors due to the aforementioned Hyde Housing settlement.
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Extraordinary Item
In connection with the removal of combustible cladding from the Phase 2 building, the Government’s Building Safety Fund (BSF) has provided grant funding under a Trust Fund arrangement solely for the purpose of defraying eligible pre-tender costs which may be incurred by Salmon. (See Note 20 to the Financial Statements - Combustible Cladding)
Salmon withdrew £139,124 from the trust fund in reimbursement of costs incurred during the year (2024/25: £1,796,832).
Reserves Policy
The Trustees, having considered the financial risks, have said a reserves policy which aims to maintain free reserves at a level sufficient to cover loss of 50% of grant income for a period of up to 12 months while replacement funding is sought; this equates to approximately £280,000. The level of free reserves at 31 March 2026 of unrestricted funds of £629,179 (general fund of £236,618, Jim Guild Legacy fund of £300,000, and major repairs provision of £198,000 less other fixed assets of £105,438) is therefore sufficient to comply with this policy.
Going concern
The Trustees have reviewed the budgets and cash flow forecasts for at least 12 months beyond the date of signing these financial statements. The Trustees consider that it remains appropriate to prepare the financial statements on the basis that SYC continues as a going concern for the foreseeable future.
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing Document
The organisation, founded in 1906, is a charitable company limited by guarantee and governed by its Articles of Association. It changed its name in 1995 to The Salmon Youth Centre in Bermondsey, formerly being known as the Cambridge University Mission (CUM Trust Limited). New Articles of Association were adopted in October 2014. In the event of being wound up, members may be required to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 each.
Organisational Structure
The Trustees normally meet 6 times a year. There is one formal subcommittee, namely the Finance Committee, which aims to meet three times a year to review the financial position in detail. The Finance Committee is chaired by the Honorary Treasurer.
Recruitment, appointment and election of Trustees
Trustees are elected and re-elected at the Annual General Meeting (“AGM”). A third of existing Trustees must retire by rotation at each AGM. New Trustees can be appointed during the year, but they must then be elected at the next AGM.
In searching for new Trustees, the Trustees, whilst recognising diversity issues, look for people who are committed to the Christian ethos of the organisation, who have relevant skills and experience as well as the time to fulfil the duties effectively. At present the Trustees are seeking to appoint new trustees with business, commercial and fundraising experience, human resources management experience and connections with the City of London. Induction, training and other forms of support are offered to new and existing Trustees, both specific to the organisation and relating to the general duties of charitable trustees.
Council of Reference
This is the informal name given to the members of the charitable company. They are admitted into membership by the Trustees. They have the right to attend and vote at the AGM. There are twelve members of the Council of Reference, in addition to those nine who are Trustees. The Articles of Association restrict the maximum number of members of the company to 30 (or such greater number as the Trustees may resolve). Members of the company must support and continue to support the objects of the company.
Employee remuneration
The pay of the Charity’s staff including the Director is reviewed annually and linked to National Joint Council (NJC) and Joint Negotiating Committee (JNC) pay scales. All increases are directly linked to the NJC and JNC pay awards. In view of the nature of the Charity, the Trustees consider that this is appropriate.
Fundraising
Salmon does not receive a significant proportion of its income from public fundraising. During 2023/24, Salmon appointed a professional fundraising service to assist with preparing and submitting grant applications. Their services are monitored by Salmon's management through regular meetings and regular oversight of the Finance Committee and Board’.
Risk management
In line with best practice, the Trustees review the major risks to which the organisation is exposed at least once a year and keep the risk register under regular review. The major risks facing Salmon that could affect its ability to maintain its operations at the current level are.
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Buildings risk – financial loss arising from the obligation to replace combustible cladding (referred to above)
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Financial risk – loss of funding from grants (many of which are of short-term duration) without replacement;
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Human Resources risk – shortages of appropriately qualified staff and volunteers
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Reputational risk – failure of child protection and safeguarding policies.
We seek to mitigate the financial risk by implementing agreed quality controls with regular reporting to funders. Regular staff appraisals and targeted training mitigate the human resources risk and strict procedures on safeguarding, including DBS checks for all Trustees, staff and volunteers, mitigate the reputational risk.
Code of Governance
The Trustees aim to comply, as appropriate, with the principles set out in the Charity Governance Code. A comprehensive set of policies and procedures is maintained and reviewed on a cyclical basis.
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THE SALMON YOUTH CENTRE IN BERMONDSEY RSPOR T AND FINANCIAL STA TEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 Statement of Trustees, Responsibllitles The Trustees Iwho are also the Directors of The Salmon Youth Centre for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for preparing this report and the financial statements in accordance wilh applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Siandards Iunited lts'ngdom Generalty Accepted Accounb'ng Pracli¢el. Company18w requires the Directors to pfepare financial slalemenls lor each financial year which give a true and fair view of the stale of affair5 of the charitsble company and of the incoming resources and applicab'on of resources, including the income and expenditure ol the charitable activities for that pariod. In preparing these financial statements, the directors are required to.. select surtable accounting pdiues and th6n apY them ts)nsIslenl. observe the methods and principth of the Chaiilies SORP. make judgements estimates that are reasonable and prudent, slate whether applicable accounting stsnd8rds have been folltrlrtd. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financtal statements. ppare the financial statemenls on the going concem basi5 unless rt is inappropriate to presume that the company 4MII continue in operati. The Directors ale responsible lor keeping proper accounting recorcls that disclose with reasonable accuracy al any lime of the financial position of the charitsble company and enable them lo ensurè that tha financlal statements Comply with the Companies Aet 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and honce for taking r8asonable Stgps for the provenln arKI dotgdion of fraud and other irregularities. So far as each of the Directors is aware al the tifi the reFQrt is approved.. there i8 no relevant audit inforrnatn ol which the company's auditors are urbgwarg,. and the Oirectors have taken all steps that they ought to have takon to make themselves awarg of any relevanl audit information and io estsblth that the a(KIrt are aware of thal information. Small Comp•nl•s Provl$lon¥ In preparing this report. the Trustees have taken advantage of the 5rnall companies exemptions provided by Part 15 of the Companies Act. By order of the Board C Bauer 43 Old Jamaica Road Chair- on behalf ol the Truslees London SE16 4TE 2026 14
THE SALMON YOUTH CENTRE IN BERMONDSEY REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
INDEPENDENT AUDITOR’S REPORT
Opinion
We have audited the financial statements of The Salmon Youth Centre in Bermondsey (the ‘charity’) for the year ended 31 March 2026 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows and the notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion the financial statements:
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give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2026 and of its incoming resources and application of resources for the year then ended;
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have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and
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have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.
Basis for opinion
We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relating to going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees' use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the Charity’s ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least 12 months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.
Other information
The other information comprises the information included in the annual report, including the trustees’ report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
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Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006
In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of our audit:
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the information given in the trustees' report, which includes the directors’ report prepared for the purposes of company law, for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and
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the directors’ report included within the trustees' report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements.
Matters on which we are required to report by exception
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charity and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the directors’ report included with the trustees' report.
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:
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adequate and proper accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or
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the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or
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certain disclosures of trustees' remuneration specified by law are not made; or
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we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or
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the trustees were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies regime and take advantage of the small companies exemptions in preparing the trustees' report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic report.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the trustees' responsibilities statement, the trustees'(who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liquidate the company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.
Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements
Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below:
Based on our understanding of the charity, we identified that the principal risks of non-compliance with laws and regulations related to employment, financial reporting legislation and safeguarding regulations and we considered the extent to which non-compliance might have a material effect on the financial statements. We also considered those laws and regulations that have a direct impact on the preparation of the financial statements such as the Companies Act 2006.
We assessed the susceptibility of the company's financial statements to material misstatement, including obtaining an understanding of how fraud might occur, by making enquiries of management, considering the internal controls in place and discussion amongst the engagement team.
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THE SALMON YOUTH CElffRE IN BERMONDSEY REPOR T AND FINANCIAL STAfEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 We determined that the principal risks were related lo.. recognits.on of incoffE in the correct accounting period, management bias in accounting eslimales. presentation of separately disclosed items and management override of controls. In response lo the risks Identifi'ed we designed procedures which included. bul were not limited lo, reviewing grant documentation. agreeing financial statement disclosures to underlying supporting documentation, identifying and lesling joumal entries, reviewing Board and sub-committee meeting minutes, and evaluating the company's internal controls. There are inherent limitslions in the audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations are from financial Iransaclions. the less likely il is that we would become aware of non- compliance. Material misslalemenls that arise due to fraud ean be har¢Yer lo delecl than those that arise from error as they may involve deliberate concealment or collusion. A fvrther description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial ststemenls is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at". http."IlvAw.frc.org.ukJaudilorsresponsibililies. This descriptson forms part of our auditor's report. Use of our report This report is made solety lo the ehantable company's ry*mbots. as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 20C6 and regulations made under that Act. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might stale to the charitable company's members those matters we are required lo slate to them in an auditors, report and foi no olher purpose. To the fullest exlenl permitted by law. we do not accept or assume responsibility lo anyone other than the ¢harilable company and its members as a body, lor our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed. Miriam Hi¢k$on FCA CTA (Senior Statutory Audhorl for and on behalf of Xelnadin Audit Lirnittd Statutory Audltor Chartorod Accountants 5 Robin HI1 Lane Sutton Surrey SM1 2SW 17
THE SALMON YOUTH CENTRE IN BERMONDSEY REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
Statement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 March 2026
(incorporating an income and expenditure account)
| Notes Income from: Donations and legacies 2 Charitable activities 3 Other trading activities 4 Total income Expended on: Raising Funds Charitable activities Other Total expenditure 8 Net income/(expenditure) before extraordinary item Extradordinary item: 9 Building Safety Fund: Income Expenditure Net income/(expenditure) after extraordinary item Transfers between funds 13 Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances brought forward at 1 April 2025 Fund balances carried forward at 31 March 2026 |
Unrestricted General Funds £ 405,582 - 204,359 609,941 50,674 494,344 - 545,018 64,923 - - - 64,923 - 64,923 171,695 236,618 |
funds Designated Funds £ - - 279,938 279,938 - - 161,565 161,565 118,373 - - - 118,373 - 118,373 6,389,636 6,508,009 |
Restricted Funds £ 318,250 200,391 - 518,641 - 518,641 - 518,641 - 139,124 (139,124) - - - - 20,498 20,498 |
Total 2026 Total 2025 £ 723,832 714,864 200,391 98,300 484,297 129,463 1,408,520 942,627 50,674 43,378 1,012,985 924,349 161,565 182,078 1,225,224 1,149,805 183,296 (207,178) 139,124 1,796,832 (139,124) (1,796,832) - - 183,296 (207,178) - - 183,296 (207,178) 6,581,829 6,789,007 6,765,125 6,581,829 |
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All transactions are derived from continuing activities.
All recognised gains and losses are included in the Statement of Financial Activities.
The accompanying notes form part of these financial statements.
Full comparative figures for the year ended 31 March 2025 are shown in Note 19.
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THE SALMON YOUTH CENTRE IN BERMONDSEY REPOR T AND FINANCIAL STA TEMENrs FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 BALANCE SHEET AT 31 MARCH 2026 Company No. 00958986 Notts 2026 2025 FIXED ASSE Freehold land and buildings Otherfixed assets io 6.010,010 105.438 6.115.448 6,171,575 57,025 6,228,E£X) io CURRENT ASSEf5 Debtors Cash at bank and in hand li 474.204 239.511 713.715 105.292 374,690 4PJ.983 CREDITOR5: amounts falllng due withln one year 12 164.0381 1126,7541 Net Current Assets 649.6ri 353,229 NEf ASSETS 6.765.125 6,581,829 FUNDS Restricted funds Unrestricted funds- Land and Buildings fund Jim Guild Legacy fund Major Repairs provision General funds 14 20,498 20,498 13 6,010,) 6,171,574 218,C62 198,( 236,618 6.744,627 171,695 6,561,331 6,765.125 6,581,829 These Financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Cornpanie5 Act relating to small companies. Approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees on 11 2026 and signed on its behalf.. Carl Bauer Chair of Board of Trustees Emestina Larbi-odam Honorary Treasurer The accompanying notes fomi part of these financial statements. 19
THE SALMON YOUTH CENTRE IN BERMONDSEY REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026
| Cash flow Statement for the year ending 31st March 2026 | MAIN CONTENTS PAGE'!A1 | |
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| Total | Total | |
| 2026 | 2025 | |
| £ | £ | |
| Cash flows from operating activities: | ||
| Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities | (18,217) | (6,959) |
| MAIN CONTENTS PAGE'!A1 | ||
| Cash flows from investing activities: | ||
| Purchase of fixed assets | (116,962) | (17,097) |
| Change in cash and cash equivalents in the reporting period | (135,179) | (24,056) |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the reporting period | 374,690 | 398,746 |
| Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period | 239,511 | 374,690 |
| Notes to the Cash flow Statement | Total 2026 |
Total 2025 |
| £ | £ | |
| Reconciliation of net income to net cash flow from operating activities | ||
| Net income for the reporting period | 183,296 | (207,178) |
| Adjustments for: | ||
| (Increase) / decrease in debtors | (368,911) | (57,772) |
| Increase / (decrease) in creditors | (62,716) | 65,327 |
| Depreciation charges | 193,644 | 192,664 |
| Loss on fixed asset disposal | 36,470 | - |
| Net cash (used in)/provided by operating activities | (18,217) | (6,959) |
| Analysis of cash and cash equivalents | ||
| Cash at bank and in hand | 239,511 | 374,690 |
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1. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice for Charities (Second Edition, effective 1 January 2019), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
The Salmon Youth Centre meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note(s). The financial statements are prepared in sterling and monetary amounts are rounded to the nearest £.
Preparation of financial statements on a going concern basis
The Trustees have reviewed the budgets and cash flow forecasts for at least 12 months beyond the date of signing these financial statements. Having reviewed the cash flow forecasts and budgets for the year to 31 March 2028, and for the reasons given in the Trustees’ Report on pages 11 and 12, the Trustees consider it appropriate to prepare these financial statements on the basis that the Charity continues as a going concern for the foreseeable future.
Critical accounting judgements and estimates
In preparing these financial statements, management has made judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the application of the charity’s accounting policies and the reported assets, liabilities, income and expenditure and the disclosures made in the financial statements. Estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds comprise accumulated surpluses and deficits and are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general charitable objectives.
Restricted funds comprise grants received for, and their use restricted to, specific purposes, as specified by the donor.
Income recognition
All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to income, it is probable that income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Donations and legacies
Donations and gifts and are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when there is entitlement, probability of receipt and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Grants
Grants are recognised in full in the Statement of Financial Activities in the year in which the charity has entitlement to the income, the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably and there is probability of receipt.
Income from charitable activities
Income from charitable activities is recognised as earned as the related services are provided. Income from other trading activities is recognised as earned as the related goods or services are provided.
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1. NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued)
Expenditure
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and includes irrecoverable VAT which is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates. Costs of raising funds are those costs incurred to raise voluntary income and costs of trading activities for the purpose of raising funds.
Charitable expenditure relates to costs incurred in delivering the charity’s activities and services to its beneficiaries. Governance costs are costs incurred in meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity.
Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from inception.
Debtors
Short term debtors are measured at transaction price, less any impairment.
Depreciation
Depreciation is calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets over their estimated useful lives using the following rates:
Freehold buildings - 2% straight line basis Fixtures and fittings - 15% to 33 1/3% straight line basis Motor vehicles - 25% straight line basis
Freehold land is not depreciated.
Creditors and provisions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are normally recognised at their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due.
Employee benefits
Short term benefits including holiday pay are recognised as an expense in the period in which the service is received. Employee termination benefits are accounted for on an accrual basis and in line with FRS 102.
Pensions
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme; contributions are charged to the statement of financial activities as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.
Financial instruments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments, including trade and other debtors and creditors are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value.
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Notes forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
| 2 | Donations and legacies | 2026 | 2025 |
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| £ | £ | ||
| Consists of donations from: | |||
| Individuals | 136,950 | 265,291 | |
| Churches | 12,342 | 8,664 | |
| Legacies | - | 4,000 | |
| Corporate & Events | 88,790 | 105,463 | |
| 238,082 | 383,418 | ||
| Grants for general purposes: | |||
| The Bernard Sunley Foundation | 15,000 | 10,000 | |
| The Childhood Trust | 12,500 | 12,500 | |
| Hilary Crowe | 50,000 | - | |
| Merriman Charitable Foundation | 20,000 | 20,000 | |
| The Charity Service | 25,000 | - | |
| Small grants | 5,000 | 10,500 | |
| The Jacob Charitable Trust | 30,000 | 30,000 | |
| Tom's Trust | 10,000 | 10,000 | |
| 405,582 | 476,418 | ||
| Grants for restricted purposes: | |||
| The Hargreaves Foundation - for apprentices and young | 49,196 | 49,169 | |
| leaders programme. | |||
| National Lottery - One year funding of knife crime art | 20,000 | - | |
| project. | |||
| Southwark Sports Fund - One year funding of youthwork | 32,500 | - | |
| The Alan & Babette Sainsbury Charitable Fund - towards core | 40,150 | 15,000 | |
| costs. | |||
| Garfield Weston Foundation - towards youthwork program | - | 25,000 | |
| costs. | |||
| Chambers Wharf Community Enhancement Fund - Summer | 13,790 | 27,580 | |
| scheme costs. | |||
| Other restricted grants under £10,000** | 31,134 | 34,322 | |
| The Hiscox Foundation - to fund delivery of the Young | - | 15,000 | |
| Leaders and Apprenticeship programmes | |||
| Drapers Charitable Foundation - towards core costs | - | 15,000 | |
| BBC Children in Need - mentoring, counselling, and wrap- | 13,875 | 1,125 | |
| around support | |||
| Agilitas 2013 Charity Trust - to support work with young | - | 30,000 | |
| David Riddell Memorial Fund - to provide counselling in your | - | 11,250 | |
| Be Kind to Your Mind Phase 2 project | |||
| Maudsley Charity - Be Kind to Your Mind Phase 2 project | 65,582 | 15,000 | |
| Peabody Community Foundation - to support the Children's | 18,170 | - | |
| Clubs programmes | |||
| Angus Lawson Memorial Trust - One year funding of | 18,623 | - | |
| Mixables | |||
| Southwark Sustainable Food - Sustainable Food Small Grants | 15,214 | - | |
| Fund | |||
| Essex Chambers notional grant - pro bono legal work 2025-26 | 16 | - | |
| 318,250 | 238,446 | ||
| 723,832 | 714,864 |
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Notes forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
2 Donations and legacies
**Restricted grants under £10,000 included: £5,000 from the Souther Charitable Trust towards supportinig young people for education, work and community engeaement, £2,700 from Jack Petchey Foundation towards youthwork activities, £3,000 from Southwark North East Ward Neighbourhood Fund towards climbing activities.
| 3 | Charitable activities | 2026 | 2025 |
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| £ | £ | ||
| Restricted income: | |||
| Social Investment Business Foundation - Better Youth Spaces | 58,408 | - | |
| funding of sports and office equipment | |||
| Community Infrastructure Levy - funding for building | 56,983 | - | |
| improvement works | |||
| Charles Hayward Foundation - Targeted training and | 25,000 | 19,800 | |
| employment support for NEET young people | |||
| Charterhouse in Southwark - Towards staffing and delivery | 10,000 | - | |
| of holiday schemes, day trips and residential time away for | |||
| school holidays | |||
| Southwark Council Commissioning - Positive Futures for | 30,000 | 30,000 | |
| Young People Fund 2024-26. Youth and Play Commissioning | |||
| The Maurice and Hilda Laing Charitable Trust - towards the | 20,000 | 30,000 | |
| Resident Manager's post | |||
| Southwark Council Cleaner Greener Safer Fund - Safer | - | 8,500 | |
| Neighbourhood Fund Grant | |||
| Southwark Sustainable Food - towards providing sustainable | - | 10,000 | |
| food | |||
| 200,391 | 98,300 |
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Notes forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
| 4 Other trading activities Lettings Resident volunteers’ accommodation Club subscriptions Hyde insurance refund 5 Staff costs and numbers The weekly average number of employees was: Full-time Part-time Staff costs were as follows: Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension contributions |
2026 2025 £ £ 78,404 84,172 43,635 43,175 4,908 2,116 357,350 - 484,297 129,463 2026 2025 Number Number 6 6 13 10 19 16 2026 2025 £ £ 409,812 355,731 37,137 32,076 18,758 16,644 465,707 404,451 |
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One employee received emoluments exceeding £60,000 in the year (2025: 1).
The key management personnel of the charity, are consided to be the trustees, the Chief Executive Officer, the Manager (Clubs Development) and the Manager (Sports and Arts). The total employee benefits of the key management personnel of the Trust were £167,792 (2025: £149,233).
6 Trustee's remuneration and related party transactions
No trustees received any remuneration for their services nor any reimbursed expenses during the year. Trustees and related parties donated £83,200 to Salmon during the year (2025: £103,420). T Bauer, the spouse of Trustee Carl Bauer, was employed as a cook and earned £18,680 during the year (2025: £17,420). £56,983 (2025:£nil) was paid to Third Way Interiors Ltd for lighting replacements during the year. Ben Gillam, son-in-law of trustee Adrian Greenwood, is a director of this company.
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Notes forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
| 7 Analysis of expenditure Staff costs £ Raising funds - Charitable activities 465,708 Building depreciation movement - 465,708 Comparative analysis Staff costs £ Raising funds - Charitable activities 404,451 Building depreciation movement - 404,451 8 Analysis of expenditure Direct costs Direct and allocated costs £ Raising funds 50,674 Charitable activities 436,180 Building depreciation movement - 486,854 Comparative analysis Direct costs Direct and allocated costs £ Raising funds 43,378 Charitable activities 361,381 Building depreciation movement - 404,759 |
Other costs Total costs 2026 £ £ 50,674 50,674 547,277 1,012,985 161,565 161,565 759,516 1,225,224 Other costs Total costs 2025 £ £ 43,378 43,378 519,898 924,349 182,078 182,078 745,354 1,149,805 Allocated costs Total costs 2026 £ £ - 50,674 576,805 1,012,985 161,565 161,565 738,370 1,225,224 Allocated costs Total costs 2025 £ £ - 43,378 562,968 924,349 182,078 182,078 745,046 1,149,805 |
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Notes forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
| 8b Analysis of allocated costs Management £ Raising funds - Charitable activities 312,523 Building depreciation movement - 312,523 Comparative analysis Management £ Raising funds - Charitable activities 235,936 Building depreciation movement - 235,936 |
Governance £ - 30,093 - 30,093 Governance £ - 28,515 - 28,515 |
Premises Total costs 2026 £ £ - - 234,189 576,805 161,565 161,565 395,754 738,370 Premises Total costs 2025 £ £ - - 298,517 562,968 182,078 182,078 480,595 745,046 |
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| 8c Governance cost Governance costs include: Staff costs Auditor’s remuneration: Audit fee |
2026 2025 £ £ 11,493 11,355 18,600 17,160 30,093 28,515 |
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9 Extraordinary item
As described more fully in Note 20 Combustible Cladding, the Government’s Building Safety Fund has provided funding under a Trust fund arrangement for the purpose of defraying eligible costs in connection with the removal and replacement of combustible cladding.
During the year, SYC withdrew £139,124 (2025:£1,796,832) from the Trust Fund in reimbursement of previously incurred costs of £139,124 (2025: £1,796,832).
Notes forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
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| 10 Tangible assets Cost 01 April 2025 Additions Disposals 31 March 2026 Depreciation 01 April 2025 Charge for the year Disposals 31 March 2026 Net book value 31 March 2026 31 March 2025 |
£ 119,838 - - 119,838 - - - - 119,838 119,838 Freehold land |
£ 9,103,894 56,983 (56,983) 9,103,894 3,052,158 182,078 (20,513) 3,213,723 5,890,172 6,051,737 Freehold Buildings |
Total £ £ 277,254 9,500,986 59,979 116,962 - (56,983) 337,233 9,560,965 220,228 3,272,386 11,566 193,644 - (20,513) 231,794 3,445,517 105,437 6,115,448 57,025 6,228,600 Fixtures & fittings |
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Sport England, the Big Lottery Fund and the London Borough of Southwark, hold legal charges over the freehold land at 43 Old Jamaica Road, London SE16 4TE. Grants given by these entities towards the redevelopment of the Salmon Youth Centre may become repayable should the freehold buildings cease to be used for the purpose for which the grants were given.
| 11 Debtors Grants receivable Tax recoverable Accrued income Sundry Debtors and prepayments Hyde Housing settlement* |
2026 2025 £ £ 44,869 - 2,607 7,792 28,085 69,656 41,293 27,844 357,350 - 474,204 105,292 |
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*This settlement was paid by Hyde Housing on 7th May 2026 in respect of excess insurance premiums paid due to cladding on the building all of which has now been removed.
| 12 CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year Deferred grants Accrued expenses and other creditors Tax and social security |
2026 2025 £ £ 13,120 49,272 41,187 63,451 9,731 14,031 64,038 126,754 |
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Notes forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
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| 13 Unrestricted funds Designated funds Land and Buildings (a) Major Repairs Provision (b) Jim Guild Legacy (c) General funds Comparative movement Designated funds Land and Buildings (a) Jim Guild Legacy (c) General funds |
Balance at 01-Apr 2025 £ 6,171,574 - 218,062 171,695 6,561,331 Balance at 01-Apr 2024 £ 6,353,652 233,062 164,508 6,751,222 |
Income £ - 198,000 81,938 609,941 889,879 Income £ - - 605,881 605,881 |
Expenditure £ (161,565) - - (545,018) (706,583) Expenditure £ (182,078) (15,000) (598,694) (795,772) |
Transfers Balance at between 31-Mar Funds 2026 £ £ - 6,010,009 - 198,000 - 300,000 - 236,618 - 6,744,627 Transfers Balance at between 31-Mar Funds 2025 £ £ - 6,171,574 - 218,062 - 171,695 - 6,561,331 |
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Note (a). Represents the extent to which funds are invested in freehold land and buildings for use by the Charity and therefore are not available for any other purpose.
Note (b). Represents funds set aside to pay for future larger repairs, improvements, and major works to the building.
Note (c). The Jim Guild Legacy Fund is being / will be applied towards:
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(i) youth work, by funding a youth worker for the 6-9’s club and providing for the cost of trips and residentials for young people;
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(ii) fundraising, by funding additional fundraising support to secure additional sources of grant funding, and
Notes forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
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14 Restricted funds
| 14 Restricted funds Youthwork projects Cladding project Community Infrastructure Levy Comparative movement Youthwork projects Cladding project Concrete’ project |
Balance at 01-Apr 2025 £ 20,498 - - 20,498 Balance at 01-Apr 2024 £ 37,785 - - 37,785 |
Income £ 461,658 139,124 56,983 657,765 Income £ 336,746 1,796,832 - 2,133,578 |
Expenditure £ (461,658) (139,124) (56,983) (657,765) Expenditure £ (354,033) (1,796,832) - (2,150,865) |
Transfers Balance at between 31-Mar Funds 2026 £ £ - 20,498 - - - - - 20,498 Transfers Balance at between 31-Mar Funds 2025 £ £ - 20,498 - - - - - 20,498 |
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Restricted Funds represent amounts received and expended for various youthwork projects as described in Note 3. Southwark Council awarded Salmon £56,983 from the Community Infrastructure Levy; this was used for building improvements. The balance carried forward of £20,498 represents funding received before 31 March 2026 for youtwork projects but which will be expended in 2026-27 and later years.
15 Analysis of net assets between funds
| Freehold land and buildings Other fixed assets Net current assets Comparative Freehold land and buildings Other fixed assets Net current assets Net assets |
General funds £ - 105,438 131,180 236,618 General funds £ - 57,025 114,670 171,695 |
£ 6,010,010 - 497,999 6,508,008 £ 6,171,575 - 218,061 6,389,636 Designated funds Designated funds |
Total 2026 £ £ - 6,010,010 - 105,438 20,498 649,677 20,498 6,765,125 Total 2025 £ £ - 6,171,575 - 57,025 20,498 353,229 20,498 6,581,829 Restricted funds Restricted funds |
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Notes forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
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16 Taxation
The Salmon Youth Centre is a registered charity and therefore is not liable to income tax or corporation tax on income or gains derived from its charitable activities, as they fall within the various exemptions available to registered charities.
17 Liability of members
The Salmon Youth Centre is constituted as a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital. The liability of each member is limited to the sum of £1 per member. It is incorporated in England and its registered office is 43 old Jamaica Road, Bermondsey SE16 4TE.
| 18 Operating leases Future minimum lease payments commitments under non-cancellable operating leases: Operating leases which expire: Within one year Between two to five years |
2026 2025 £ £ 9,775 10,394 10,405 13,312 20,180 23,706 |
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Notes forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
19 Comparative Statement of Financial Activities
For the year ended 31 March 2025
| General Funds Income and endowments from: £ Donations and legacies 476,418 Charitable activities 0 Other trading activities 129,463 Total income 605,881 Expended on: Raising Funds 43,378 Charitable activities 555,316 Other - Total expenditure 598,694 Net income/(expenditure) before extraordinary items 7,187 Extradordinary items: Building Safety Fund: Income - Expenditure - Net income/(expenditure) 7,187 Transfers between funds - Net movement in funds 7,187 Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances brought forward at 1 April 2024 164,508 Fund balances carried forward at 31 March 2025 171,695 |
Designated Funds £ - - - - - 15,000 182,078 197,078 (197,078) - - (197,078) - (197,078) 6,586,714 6,389,636 |
Restricted Funds Total 2025 £ £ 238,446 714,864 98,300 98,300 - 129,463 336,746 942,627 - 43,378 354,033 924,349 - 182,078 354,033 1,149,805 (17,287) (207,178) 1,796,832 1,796,832 (1,796,832) (1,796,832) (17,287) (207,178) - - (17,287) (207,178) 37,785 6,789,007 20,498 6,581,829 |
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Notes forming part of the Financial Statements (continued)
20 Contingent liability - Combustible Cladding
In 2008, as part of the redevelopment of the SYC freehold site, SYC granted Hyde Housing Association Limited (Hyde) a 127-year lease in consideration for the development of the ‘Phase 2’ building. Hyde procured the design and construction of the ‘Phase 2’ building which comprises three lower floors for SYC’s occupation above which there is a block of 26 flats.
In summer 2020, Hyde, as head leaseholder, informed SYC that the ‘Phase 2’ building was covered with combustible cladding and that it was SYC’s legal responsibility, as freeholder, to arrange removal and replacement of the combustible cladding.
In November 2022, the BSF awarded SYC a total grant of £5,786,241, inclusive of a pre-tender support award of £243,181 previously paid in December 2021. The remediation works were successfully completed in September 2024, since when the Certificate of Making Good Defects has been issued and the final payment made to the contractor.
The BSF grant is provided under a Trust Fund arrangement solely for the purposes of defraying eligible costs incurred in connection with the removal and replacement of combustible cladding. The whole of the Trust Fund is held upon bare trust for the beneficiaries (who are the leaseholders of the 26 flats) and accordingly the outstanding balance is not included within SYC’s cash balances. Only amounts withdrawn from the Trust Fund to defray eligible costs are included within SYC’s income.
Contingent Liability
To the extent that the remedial costs are not fully covered by funding from the BSF, or other parties, SYC may be required to settle the unfunded obligation. The Trustees are still in the process of agreeing the final reconciled account with the Greater London Authority.
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