REGISTERED IN ENGLAND AND WALES NUMBER: 00567460
CHARITY NUMBER: 314229
YOUTH_TRUST
REPORT AND ACCOUNTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED
29 FEBRUARY 2024

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
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Reference and Administrative Details
Report of the Trustees and Strategic Report
3-16
Independent Auditors. Report
17- 21
Consolidated Ststement of Financial Activitie5
22
Balance Sheets
23
Consolidated Statement of Cash flows
24
Principal Accounting Policies
25-29
Notes to the Financial Statements
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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
Tall Ships Youth Trust is a company limited by guarantee and a registered charity.
Charity Number
314229
Company Number
00567460
Principal Office
2A The Hard, Portsmouth, P013PT
Wice-Patrons
Mr l A Carruthers
Mr P Coleman
Mr D de Laszlo DL
Lord Grade CBE
Lord Greenway
MrMLeMay
Mr J Lennox
Mr O Michaelson
Mr D Tydeman
Mr T Vokos
Mrs C Williams
Trustees
Mr D Aisher, Chairman
Mr N Andrews
Mrs E Bradshaw
Mr J Brown
Mr P D'ornano
Mr S Edwards
Mr M Layng (Appx)inted 8 December 2023)
MrA Matyn
Mr P McDanell
Miss K Nazarin
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Mrz Rushdie (A
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Inted 20 November 2024)
Miss T Stuiver { esigned 26 April 2023)
Mrs M Verghese-Dipple
Chief Executive
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Mr P Taylor
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CHAIRMAN'S INTRODUCTION
The year ending 29 February 2024 was an exciting year of growth and development at Tall Ships Youth Trust, We
implemented our new strategy empowering young people into adulthood, and for Some, career5 in the maritime
oume
This wa5 predicated on our commitment to UK Maritime
of Ex loration. Empowem)ent and Leadership.
We committed to the development of our hubs across the UK to remove the
ment Goals for the blue economy.
eople in
outh develo
amers to parbci
ation for
verpooihhitehaven.
ment and outdoor learnin
&iasgow/Greenocl Newcast
This saw us voyaging from Plymouth. Soufh Wales,
elfast
eandl
specificall chosen to enable us to reach more young peop
swich for several weeks of the year, with these locations
e in disadvantaged circumstances. We 3150 significantly
enhancelour development pathways for our young people. crews volunteers and Portsmouth Hub Team.
Nearly 18 months into our new a
February 2024. we achieved the
roach we have made significant progress across all areas. In the year ended 29
also Wofkin
Ighest number ever of young voyagers on our Challenger fleet at 1,203. We are
hard to ensure we are supporting young people from a diverse range of backgrounds - 79°A of the
e we supported last year were expenencing disadvantage. 41 Yo were female and 24% were from the
majority.
This reflects better identification and en
Development & Outdoor Leaming team.
lagement of young people and their decision makers led by our Youth
ogeiher, with an Increased quality of voyage expenence across the three-
voyage Journe
and better utilisation of our current fleet throughout all 12 months of the year through our
Operations anl'Fleet Readiness tea
The resilience and determination of the young people we support continues to inspire us. and I hope you will tske
the time to read their feedback and Impact statements later In this report. A crew of
le who have been
voyaging with u5 as individuals overthe last few years came t
e Fastnet
023 race. This was
a once in a lifetiffle opportunity for this crew. onl
Fastnet crew who f(Jndraised to cover their cost o
made possi
le by the support of the 24 members of the adult
articipation. They also mentored and competed alongside our
youth crew. The Fastnet race is considered one orthe ultimate challenges in the outdoor environment testing
resilience. mindset. teamwork and leadership. Their success at the very to
end of human performance reflects the
strength and opportunity that our voyage programme now offers for all. fieir storie5 are outlined on page 12.
We relied more than ever on our crews. su
for all. Conflirt in Europe and the Middle
porters and donor5 in what wa5 an extremely challenging environment
ast. political instability and nsin
costs across the UK created on-going
challenges to the delivery of our work. The voyage experience. how it is delivered and the impact it has for young
people Is at the heart of what we do. Our crews and supporters continued to ensure that our Voyagers were safe.
Inspired and saw positive adult role models across all their Interdctions wth u
Throughout the year. 449 adult voyagers significantly contributed to the WO￿ of the trust through paid voya
Interact wth. They
ired by the
expenences. Our adult voiagers often become volunteers and donors as they are so insiTall Ships
oun
orm
2013124, they helped ensure t
rt of the donor communi
who are the lifeblood o
rust. In
at we could launch and em
ed our new joumey for young people and fundin
received contributed to voyages of Exploration. Empowerment and Leadership. together with the creation
employment pathways for young people reaching adulthood and development for our crew5 and staff.
As we look ahead, we are in a strong
capacity and in 2023. we were force
rowth position at the TrusL The demand for our voyages is outstrip¥ing our
to turn away 120 young peo
le. In 2024 this number wtll be circa
00.Asa
result, we are now actively planning to increase our future fleet an
crew capability across the UL
We invite you to workwith us to si
generation of adults and leaders w
nificantly increase the number of young people that we reach creating the next
o are connected to the ocean.
David Aisher
Chair of Trustees. Tall Ships Youth Trust

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OUR NEW APPROACH
We are now in
ear two of our strategy 2023 to 2028. This report reflects what's been achieved in year one (2023) and
our plans for 2124.
Our Wision is a society where all young people strive to c￿ate better outcomes for themselves and for their
communitie
Our Charitable Mission is to enable young people. particularlythose from disadvantsged backgrounds, to change their
lives at sea and contnbute to the maritime sector and the blue economy.
Our Values refiert our changing culture as a team. as a tharityand as a society.
Nurturing and Inclusive - We care for and encourage the development of all youn
people and adults who
e wth us: we Include and integrate all people and groups In our worK especiaqiy those who are from
vantaged backgrounds.
Positive & Challengln
We are optimistic in all that we do. findin
challenge oursetves to seeR the best in all of us and our voyagers, stimu
a way forward and making life happier. we
ating growth & leatning.
Striving for Soclal Change- We relentlessly pursue cultural, behavioural and institutional change through and
for young people In society. and for the mantime environment
OurPur
ose: Outon the oceanwe efflpoweryoung people to realisetheirfull potential. supporting them on theirjourney
to adultEood and for some. careers In the mantime sector and the blue economy.
Our strategy from 2023 is ￿AId￿Ner]r￿ 3 significant enhancements tothe workofthe trust
A young person's joumey of 3-voyages over 3 Yea￿ (represented in the visual below). In this reporting year
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Development Ekathways for our crews volunteers and Portsmouth Hub team resulted in 4 Mates
pro
res￿n9 to
Ipper, 9 new Mates Induding 4 pro
ressing from Watch Leader and 83 new Watch Leaders
an
youth mentors registered. For our Portsmouth Hu
team: 3 staff progressed to Manager roles, 2 Managers
ro
ressed to Senior Leadershi
roles and 7 new team members Joined us to enhance our ca
ability in
un
raising. digital engagement
marketin9, youth development. operatii)ns and business SUPPOrt f3 of these
roles were vacancies created from staff leaving on their own development Joumeys).
Additionally, in this past
employment. The visual be
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voyage journey indudin
ow represents the entirety ofthe young person's pathway wth us, from the 3-
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ersonal development. voyage pro
e ocean environment and opportunities
ression, accreditation and qualifications
or apprenticeships and employment
In reviewin
the Trusys aims. objectives and planned act(vities the Trustees have com
lied with the duty in
section 4 oPthe Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance puEiished by the Charity
Commiss¥on.
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throughout the 12-months of the year to offer more cha
e inspiration to us all in this past year. From voyaging
enging conditions on our voyages of Empowemient
and Leadership, to focusing on the space in between voyages when they are back In their communities refiectin
on their voya
e experience. continuing to build on their
ersonal social and
lanning for t
eir future enga
ractical skills development an
rurther training and career
ement with Tall Ships YOUK Trust (Tsyf) througE future voyages. to considering

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Sup
le (sometimes through their decision makers) to feel connected to each other and to
rust was a
ey area o
ocus in this year. Through our Youth Development & Outdoor Leaming team, social
channels and our web plarform. we will be enhanang the ability for young people to feel even more connected in
the coming year.
We also develo
ed stron
relationships with young people and th￿r decision makers in Northern Ireland, Scotland
and northeast I land. le will continue to ensure more young people can access our 3-voyage programme from
acr05S the UK in
e coming year.
For a small group of our young people who had embarked on their journey with us over the last few
ears, they
achieved the ultimate success of completing the Fastnet 2023 ocean race in some of the most clallenging
conditions ever experienced (more on this on page 12).
IMPACT
We measure the impact of our work usin
Theory of Change alongside the Personal 2 pr
ocesses based on The Association of Sail Training Organisation
evelopment fraMeW￿k from Ofsted for education.
We now keep in contact with our young people over a longer period of time than ever before and have plans to
develop a longitudinal stud
th a research partner (with expertise in the fields of outdoor leaming and sport).
This will help us understanland articulate how upstream investment in our programme improves outcomes for
young people and therefore reduces the downstream impact and the need for social. health and justice services.
resulting In a samng to soaety.
Since the three-voyage programme was introduced in February 2023, more than 1.200 young people have voyaged
with us. This Is the highest number of young people taken on the Challenger vessels In one year since they were
acquired In 2008.
Young people from across the UK face adversity in their daily lives from
ersonal circumstances and lived
experiences, to additional needs that at times a￿ not meL Post-cowd, the worflis far more aware of the individual
challenges faced by so many. as more and more
health, neurodiversity, barriers to leaming. as weir
ung people and adults Struggle with their mental and physical
as aspects of geographical, economic. and social disadvantage.
Our work directly addresses these diverse challenges by extending support and fosterin
le. In 2023 alone, 80% of our youn
le were from disadvantaged back
rounds.
pathways for young
were male, 41% were female, an
those young people,
identified a5 belonging to the global majority, emphasising our
dedication to serving diverse and marginalised communities.
During 2023R024 we ran over 80 Exploration voyages. I l Empowerment voyages and piloted our first Leadership
voyage In January 2024. As the programme evofves, the feedback we receive from our young people and their
decision makers Is being used to shape our delivery model, as this will ensure the best possible outcomes are
achieved.
2023124 outcomes for young people indude:
> More than 800 Royal Yachting Association certificates were awarded.
> Supported more than 130 young people to achieve their DofE expeditions and Gold Award residentials.
> Over 120 young people received a recommendation to retum and train as a volunteer. giving them the
opportunity to support others and work towards a career in the maritime industy.
> 100 young people participated in sessions with the RNLI lifeboat centres in Cowes and Poole.
12 young people participated in a QPAA session with Pip Hare Ocean Racing in Poole.
> 20 young people took part in team building sessions hosted by the Royal Navy.
> 18
rungieople had a wor* experience placement with Tsyf. induding schools and apprentices from
ence.
quipment and Support (part of the MOD).

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The young people on their personal journey Mrith us develop into stron
our work, young leaders, ¥oung ambassadors and role models for t
members of the community. advocates of
ose just starting OUL Throu
h their TSYT
experience, many go on
o a career In the mantime sector. both on and off the water, inclu
Ing electrical
en
Ineenn
. ocean sailors, Master Mariners, the Merchant Navy and Royal Navy. Their memories and experiences
wit% Ts￿ Relp shape their future lives and decision Making.
Jed (21. first sailed wlth Tsyf In 2018. Was part of our 2023 Fastnet youth crew and Is now a
9ualified Watch Leader).. -coming from the Northeast there a￿ no op
ortunifyes to beapart ofsailing
In the area. M first experience with TSYT was in 2018. Then I was s£y and lacked confidence in my
decisions lea
Ing to a heavyreliance on others Butduring my first voya
e, Ifoundllovedthe teamwork
aspe£t of the whole pro￿& Prepanng the vessel to hoist the sai
was the most challenging yet
invigorati task as it required communication to succeed which reallpushed me out ofmy comfort
zone and¥mve me to take charge of the situation whjch helped buil
my confidence. The conhdence
TSYThelpedme buildledme to push mysemfvrtherandachieve an appren&ceship in a traditional craft
In an enwmnment which before TSFTI wouldny have dared to approach-
Jessie {19. has a learning and physical disabili
leve15. Since leaving school she has found TS
that has prevented her from Completing her A
and partlclpated in our first Leadership voyage.
She now wants to pursue a career in the marine sector.): -ltregainedgreat insightinto mystrengths
on the boat It was ￿all
leadership. Ihave deve
great to feelmoTr confident as the days went and to be able to take more
opedmyleadershi
and be led by others in a supportive an
skills on deck andin thegalley. We weregiwen space to lead
non-judgemental en￿￿nment Th￿ gave me confidence to
le3dother5 in areas l am notas confidentin.~

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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Youth Dwelopment & Outdoor Learning
During the period covered b this report we have continued to grow our programme resultin
e with TA. the highest number since o
Joining a voya
were from
of offending. neuro
rounds considering a wde range of in
Iversity and postcode poverty.
uencing factors from young carers, y¢iung people at risk
As we grow ourclient base. weare maintaining the near 25%growth in new dients. with 75% retuming organisations,
as we extend our programme more actively to indude the winter period. this c(x)tinues to support our overall growth
In the number of young people and deCi￿On makers.
in1200
Throu9h our hub developments. across the UK we are continuin
to engageyoung people and theirdecision makers
In their home region to c￿ate access to the water and youth aevelopment opportunities for those most In need.
Our programme Is strengthening our time and connections In Plymouth. Belfast and Greenock as well as our home
hub of Portsmouth. Extending our reach and time spent in ourwest coast hubs, allows us to reach across the breadth
of the UK identifying concentrations of disadvantaged young people who could benefit from our 3-voyage journey.
Within ourvoya
e programme. we are committed to the provision of qualifications and accreditation with the Duke
of Edinburgh Gogd Award through ￿SIdential and expedition secttons and Youth Scotland's Dynamic Youth Award
completion on all Scottish voyages for youn
the completion of Re
people. In addition. ashore, we are expanding our skills set through
i5tered and Accredite2practitioners with Institute of Outdoor Learnin
first apprentice at Ts& in 2024, a Youth Support w0￿er ￿prenticeship su
ported by the
and commencing our
ational Youth A
The first step In many to providing placements. woth expenence and now fuyiy employed apprentices with Tskency.
Fleet Activity and Maintenance
Our current fleet !four 72 foot Challengers and one 55 foot Ketch) were busy delivering 174 v
around 28,000 miles. 2023 saw the new 3-voyage programme fully Integrated into the calen
ages and covering
es the first followed b
ar with Exploration
Is and com
six further Empowemient voya
in 2022) is indica
lexitie5 olthe Empowerment and Leaders
es and our first Leadership voya
e. Given the additional
ive of how hard the fleet is working.
ip voyages, the totsl number o
voyages (up from 153
A number of Hubs were visited including Plymouth, LiverpooL BelfasL Greenock and Ipswich. with voyages in
and out of GTeenoc
Three Challengers took art in the Fa5tnet Race, thi5 time one of the adult crew supported (fully financially as well
as in other ways) a yout
entry. This was a very effective and powerful experience with many opportunities for all
involved to leam and develop.
In 2023 the plan for the Challengers to be operational to circa 2(140
detailed work This will re
uire si
nificant Investment between 202Erogressed with further scopin9 as well as rnore
maintenance. Work was a7 2ertaken with re
and 2029 In addition to routine and ongoing
soun
er sized vessel on
ards to expandin
the fleet with an ambitous plan In the short
longer-terrn plans to increase t
Ine in 2025 as weiP35 consideration for other types of vessels and
eet capacity to meet demand.
Safeguarding and Incidents
In 2023 the Safety Forum was further enhanced and the team widened. The Voyage Resourang & Reservations
Mana
er. Fleet Readiness & Maintenance Managerand Finance. Data & IT Manager now run the monthly meetings,
with t2e CEO, Head of Operations and Desi9nated Safeguardin
looks at and shaTes lessons learnt from Incidents and any tren
Lead joining for quarterly reviews. The Safety Forum
s or areas that need further work to improve safety.
Trustees are updated on incidents monthly arbd rn0￿ fomially every quarter.
Work to improve safety culture continues specifically to include greater reporting of near misses and openness to
considering and sharing leamings.
There were no Major Incidents declared in 2023.

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Safe
uarding training remains a priority for all and ensurin
Tsdunderwent a com
we are compliant in our use of DBS Enhanced checks,
ex-offenders and Handelian￿ inspection in January 2024. &ith the addition of two policies for the Recruitment of
ing of DBS Certificate Information. we are fully compliant submitting a
checks a year showing cotnmitment to the safe recruitment and ietention of volunteers. fre
roximately 100 DBS
members of the team.
ancers and employed
Raising Awareness and Increasing Our Reach
We are focused on removTn
programme, and a5 part of t
sailing season).
the barriers which prevent
oung people from accessing our youth develo
15 now operate throughout aYI 12 months of the year (as opposed to the tra
ment
ition31
We have also e5tsblished regional hubs in Pl
Ipswich. We run voyages from these locations.
mouth Swansea. BelfasL Whitehaven. Greenock Newcastle and
ich afign with the top 20 areas of deprivation in the country), for
arts of the year. meaning that we have voyages available from within a two-hour reach from any location in the UK.
e will also run engagement events from each of these locations to raise our profile locally.
This more effective utilisation of our fleet and improvement in accessibility has already significantly increased the
number of young people we We￿ able to supporL
In tems of our digital presence, 2023/24 saw 38K users visit our website, and 12% of these users came from social
media. In the satne period, our total organic reach across our social media channels was 284L We have a new
Digital. Engagement and Marketin9 team in place who will contsnue to drive growth in this area and bring to life
our plans to create the T5￿ digital community. Our intent Is to establish a di
communicate with the Ts￿ community with an initial focus on young people, their
ital platfomi to engage and
ecision makers and volunteers
as well as alumni, members, donors and key stakeholders.
2023/24 was an effective year in tenns of audience enga
in April. Challenger 4 spent a week in Royal Albert Doc
emenL Our first regional Hub event took place in Plymouth
ITV 'Good Mornin
as part of the Eurovision celebrations. which included an
partnershi
Britain. superfan event. The summer was jam-packed V￿th events includin9 our charity
with Bn2ish Classic Week and Cowes Weel as well as our first everyouth crew competing In the Fastnet
race. We aPso had an exciting media opportunity provtded to us by. Run Communications. which saw British Kitesurfer
and Olympic trainer Maddy Andersonjoin a crew from Youth Action Wiltshire for the final leg of their voyage.
Significant
presented g
ress and media covera
e was achieved through events and campaigns includin
Dan Snow. This incluSed articles
lod Classic Yachts, Yachting
ublished In the Dail Ex
Sea, Sailing
Gloucestershire s¥andard.
eal
press, BBC News,
Fundraising
Despite a challen
during 2023124.
ing economic climate and fundraising lands(ape. we achieved £1.104k in fijndraising income
Is Is an Increase of £96k {excluding the £150k prior year103n waiver) a
ainst the previous
and represents a 32% growth in fundraising income in 2 years kup from £834k in 2021/£ . This is an incre
ear
ible
achievement and testament to the significant support we recewe
om our loyal funders and
onors, Tnany of whom
support us year on year.
We raised £581 k from over 130 Trusts and Foundations. and more than £58k combined from our hiihly successful
BBC Radio 4 Appeal and Bi
Give Christmas Challen
parl and we are very gratePul to the adult crew who
e. The 2023 Fastnet Race saw three Cha
engers taking
ever youth crew to participate.
etween them also raised more than £48L enabling our first
We now have a greater focus on digital marketing and enga
ement alon
with several other excitin
activities
planned. Thi5 includes developing our membership schemefu
er, our Britis
assicweek and Cowes deek chartty
partnerships. our 'Round the Island Fundraising Challenge. and our first ever Spinnaker Tower abseil fundraisin9
challenge.
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Fundraising {cont .-.)
We would like to say huge thank you to all of the trusts and fcwndations, companies individua15 and members who
continue to fund our work This Includes the Aiken Family. the Y C Chan Chantable Foundation, the Har
reaves
Foundation. John L
on's Charity. The Corporation of Trini
of Shi
wri
Clare Foundation.
aritable
Trust and our corporate fundraising partners Saltus and Ba￿att Developments for their long-standing support.
Tall Shi
s Youth Trust is a signed-up member of the Fundraising Regulator. The Trust is committed to ensuring
ethical Pundrai5ing.practices, and TTUStees regularty confirm this is the case. We received zero complaints this year
about our fundraising.
Volunteers and recommendations.
Pathways into volunteering are varied and established with TS￿. Throughout 2023/24. both youn
eo
le and
adults recommended by our Ts￿ crew (135 for Training Watch Leader (fwL) and Watch Leader hFL), ¥ Youth
Mentor and 3 Mate), have joined Volunteer Crew Training weekends and once signed off embarked on their
continuin9 journey as a volunteer. As skills and competencies have been developed to pro
ress our team. our (TWL).
Youth Mentors and Volunteer Mates, have clear developmental pathways for frogression t
rou
h the roles onboard.
For our young people under 16. they can return to voyage and support the ro
ewithin the watc
onboard, becomin
a TWL when they turn 16. In addition, our Young Ambassadors team commencin% th
we have a number of young people supporting our events and publications throug
in 2023 continues to grow an
to guide and inform other&
eir own Journey expenences
As a result of extending our reach. we are seein
through sailin
clubs and those who are on RY
more Voluntee￿ joining us throu
h events. talks and presentations
Instructors.
trainin9 courses with members oPour freelance teams who are RYA
is additional source of volunteers Is bringing a wealth of experbse In youth work, Sailing and role
models to grow our team and support our work
We continue to be one of the la
est issuers of Royal Yathting Association (RYA) certificates in the UK, issuing nearl
800 certificates in 2023124 {494?YA Start Yachting: 269 RYA Competent Crew). Most of the young people who sai
with us have no sailin
Yachtin
certificate. wi
expe￿enCe, but by the end of their
many also going on to achieve their R
e, the majority will have earned their RYA Start
intheR
A training Scheme.
mpetent Crew certificate. This is the first step
There are a range of courses in this series for young volunteers. We currently offer development up to and including
RYA Watch Leader level and support our youn
eo
le through to Mate In term5 of training and sea time.
5ignp05ting qualifications with RYA providers. Ad2itioPnaif. TSYT and Trinity House linkto providefijnding foryoung
people to achieve maritime qualifications includin9 RYA ¥achtmaster Coastal.
Recommendations
Supporting the 3-voyage programme. we also offer a ￿cOmMenda￿.0n for future voyagin
people to continue their Journey throu
themselve5 forward for selection for
h Empowem)ent and Leadership voyages as we
to encourage ouryoung
as the potential to put
astnet and other events surrounding maritime careers opportunities. In
following seven Empowemient vo
voya9es combined and
2023124, 384 young people were recommended to return to Empowerment and Leadershii 024. our dedicated team
of young people continue to a
vocate for those a
ural leadership voya9e In January
out to start their Journey supporting through follow up
engagement opportunities in careers, fundraising and work experience.
Duke of Edinburgh's Award
As an Approved Activity Provider for Duke of Edinburgh, we continue to See growng interest in completing the Gold
Award residential onboard ourvoyages (vo
es of 4+ nights qualify), resulting in over100
their qualificatton with as part of it. aoig Ex editions are currently held onboard the
oung people completin
letch and have welcom
back retuming organisations to cotnplete their full Gold Expedition training and expedition5 onboard.
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TALL SHIPS YOUTH TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
FASTNET 2023
On 22nd July, 12 intrepid youn
in
escribed the first 24 hours of the 2822 experience of their lives. The !Irst update
received from Rolex Fastnet H& seop.le set out on the most challen
race as brutal first ni
ht at sea leadin
to
1 S vessels not starting. 86 vessds retiring, HMS coastguard involvement in 28 inodents inclu
Ing one sinking.
our
dismastings and some of the longest standing veterans and previous winners retiring from the rac
Our challen
safely com
er crews made it through the first night. continuing throu
h to achieve amazing results. all three crews
the Fastnet 50th edition. The 695nm course from t%e Solent to Cherbourg Ma the Fastnet Rock
off the souvh tip of Ireland is a challenge to even the most seasoned racers, but for our youth crew. this was new.
ern
exciting, temfying and incrediblel
Emma. {Ch4 youth crew) "I thinkone ofmybiggestchallengespersonall
wasbeing able to staymotlV3ted
3ndcontinue to bepositiwe when the conditions were so rough. One o¥the things thatl ap
reciate about
my team was the fart we all understood we We￿ going through rough times t etheran
each other to make the harder times more bearable whether this was
everyone tried
rough endless rounds of
anties or evenjust a hot chocolate. Before the Fastnet selectioo Id only ever sailed once so my
sailing abijrties andunderstanding ofhow the challengw5 work have definitelyimproved.-
Our youth crew campaign was fully funded by our team of adults onboard Chl spending time together before and
after the evenL our sponsoring crew were blown away by the youth crews experiences and dedication:
They are so resilient and the
Inspirabonal and theyshoulda
know how to overcome their limits. Meeting them on the boat was
Ibeproudof theirmonjentous achievement
Completin
the Fastnet is another 2023 goal for me too. Having been medically retired fmm the Army
with an￿e1/pl5D lhave setmyselfa number ofch311enges Fastnet has helpedreinforce the concept of
living in the moment andthat whateveris happening it ￿l/alwaYS end.-Jonathon (Ch2 adult crew).
The commttment to develo
Eing our youth presence at Fastnet and building pr
people through a racing pat
way Is ongoing as Is our commitrnent to building Inc
ramme o
U5ivity an
portunities for young
iversity on the water.
"Itre completed the ra￿ 6 times now. In 2021 onl 12% of the crews were women. I hope that having 3
women on the Ch4 TSYT tearn 3nd a 50/50 geJer split onboard Ch4 ￿1/ inspire greater diversity and
inclusion Mthin the sport-. Skipper, Sue {Ch4)
Following the great success of Fastnet23. the Fastnet 2025 campaign has begun!
The biggest hi
when we hear
hlight has to be crossing the finish line ￿th the whole team on deck. The applause that erupted
te8m."Emma {Ch4 yout
come over the radio felt like a huge ￿lebratiOn of everything we were able to 3chieve as a
crew)
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TALL SHIPS YOUTH TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRusfEES AND STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
RISK REVIEW
The major potential operational, reputation and financial risk profiles to which the Trust is ex
osed. as identified by
the Board. are reviewed on an annual basis and systems enhanced to mitigate those risL. They fall into five
categories. as described below.
Resource
Insufficient number of competent and trained crew/staff. Insuffiaent number of seagoing volunteer5. Inability to
attract and retain crew/staff. with competitive remunerati{￿ and fle￿ble working. Loss of key members of crewlstaff
threatens effectsve voyage operatsons, donor management and growth plans.
Funding
Cashflow insvfflcient to operate the charity. ChariW5 net a55ets insufficient to cover restricted funds (note 19). Asset-
to-loan ratio inadequate. Vo
new funds identified to mee
e income. routine fundraising and special initiatives fail to meet targets. Insufficient
growing need.
Operational
Global event impacts on voyage programm& Certification failure o! a vessel threatens programme. Crew shortage,
medical, Illness, or defects prevent vessel voyaging. Incident or senous accident to crew, staff or the public while
operating the vessels. Incident at sea damages a vessel. Hub closure due to an onshore incident
Reputational
Safe9uarding inadent with clienL YP, voya
er or team member as the Trust
row5 across the UL Incident at sea
leading to bad ublicity. Finanaal sustainablity and fundraising ethicaI risk FaiPure of IT system security, CRM. GDPR
and data breac
Developmental
Development work fails to achieve targets. Hub facilities ineffective. Inability to secure next fleet vessel.
For all these risks and their elemental constituents. mitigation has been PLrt in place. Our Finance. Audit and Risk
Committee regularly reviewour Risk Register. to ensure appropriate mitigation measures are in place and monitored.
In tum, our Board sUPPOrt and monitor this process. Fundraisin
and Resourcin
are uncertain and therefore higher
risl given environmental and economic conditions in the UK. %he residual ri52 at 29 Febnjary 2024, for the other
risk areas, is assessed to be low.
ENVIRONMENTAL POLICY
Our Sustainabilityworking Group (SWG . led by our management team. is d￿le[OpIng our pathwa
accreditation in environment sustainabi
young peo
ity over the next few years. On ourvo¥ages, alongside an
come. We
le are the wor*force driving ocean sustainability and protection o
ave committed to the RYA Green Blue Pledge to Respe¢ Enj
our planet for future generations to
and Protect our inland and marine
waters, wildlife and habitats. We have also committed to su
throughout our thousands of miles voyaging around the ulp
ortin
asus
ainable ocean project wth the IMO
emationally.
towards ISO
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TALL SHIPS YOUTH TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
STRUCTURE. GOVERNANCEAND MANAGEMENT
Tall Ships Youth Trust is a charitable company limited byguarantee. The governin documents are its Memorandum
and Articles of Association. For the purposes of Company Law. the Trustees liste
on page 2 are the directors of the
company and are elected by resolution of the company at a general meeting. The company is administered under
the control of the Trustees, sittin
direction of the Trust and its subsi
as a Board. who have general control of and res
iary companies, and delegate day-to-day responsibi
onsibility lor the strategic
ity to the Executive team.
The trading operations of the Trust are devolved to its wholly owned subsidiary. Tall Ships Limited. As well as
appointin
directors to the sub51diary company, the Board can establish other committees to deal with different
aspect5 oPthe Trust's worl as necessary.
Trustees are conscious of the ACEVO/NCVO/Charty Commission sponsored 'Code of Chari
Govemance. and have
been applying considerable effort towards full compliance. In ternis of leadership, one new
rustee joined the Trust
In this reporting year, following screening and selethon on the Board's behalf by a Nomination and Remuneration
Committee. This con515ts of four Trustees Includin
the Chaiman and Vice Chairman. Candidates are Invited to meet
at least two Members of the Committee and the 2hief Executive. All new Trustees also receive a full briefing on the
Trust's finanaal performance, business plans and key issues, and meet ke[employ.ees. On conclusion of this process.
the Committee recommend candidates to the Board which decides on t
e apwntment and. If successful. co-opts
the individual until the next AGM at which their ap￿intment is ratified by the members.
The Trust has an induction.piografflme for Trustees. The programme includes visits to the Trust'5 Portsmouth hub
and main operating base, Introduction to new youth Initsatives. covera
being fulfilled. the role and duts.es of the Trustees. company and charity
e of the charitys aims and how they are
aw and govemance. and financial and risk
management.
We are keen to promote a spirit of openness within the chartiy - between Trustees, Executives, Beneficiaries.
Volunteers and Supporters. Use of virtual technology for our AG￿ combined with a physical meeting. ensured a
high level of engagement across our members.
During the year. we have been pleased to appoint Martyn Layng to the T￿stee Board. Martin has a significant
technical maritime back
round and will contnbute much to our long-term maintenance and strategic dirertion of
our
eet. We sa
has
rowing Challenger
een a critical member of the
oodbye with sincere thanks to our long-setvin
oard since joining in 2014. devoting considera
trustee Philip McDanell. Philip
e amounts of his time to our
Finance Committee and has helped steer us through some very challenging years, including Covid. Also leaving us
is Kiera Nazarin who has been our voice for the young peo
le. hamng sailed on our vessels and takin
of Watch Leader. Both will be sorely missed and we thank #em for their valuable contribution to the
up the post
rust.
to the Board about financial
We delegate responsibility to the Finance. Audit and Risk Committee for reportinEe financial statements and risk
matters Including forecast cash flows and our risk profile. The Committee considers t
register, meets Fegularl
auditor5, and reviews t
with the Chief Executive and Finance Director. and oversees the appointment of the extemal
eir findings.
Day-to-day.management of the Trust is delegated to the Chief Executive. who oversees the on-shore and off-shore
operatsons Induding youth devdopmenL voyaging. Income generatson and business functions.
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TALL SHIPS YOUTH TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Durin
ear the Trust generated overall income of £1.893.250 (2023 - £1.748,759). The majority £1,104,351 (2023
£1,R8,43¥) bein
donations, lega￿ income and membership income from supporters. Direct voyage fees of
£781,382 (2023 _ £g86.9381 were received from the voyage programme and combined with restncted bursary funds
of £699,227 {2023 - £726.028) ￿SuItIng in £1.480.609 vo
Tall Ships Limited to run voyages throughout theyear. Ta
e income (2023 - £1.312.966) for the trading subsidia
(2023 - £236,081).
ips Limited generated a surplus in the year of £322.70%
The consolidated 9roup result for the year was a su
lus on
duced by a deficit on restncted voyage funds of £9Y. &3 _ defiat £122.244).
424 (2
eneral funds of £136.933 {2023- surplus £108,111),
Overall, the unrestricted funds increased to £377.889 (2023 - increase to £240.956. however the ￿stricted and
bursary funds reduced from £922,458 to £831,034. There was no chan
e in the small
alance of endowment funds.
The grou
rbet asset
from £1,102,632 to
11,329.343. The overall cash flow position was a reductton in cash balances
051tion reduced
osition was therefore £1.260,055 - (2023 _ £1,2P4.546) and the Trust entityj £49,081 (2023 _
reduction of £162,169).
There are material uncertainties around the tharity5 ability to continue as a going concem due to the timing of
cashflDWS. This has larg.ely been caused by the si
the worsening economic climate. as described in
nificant reduction in the generation of donations associated with
e going concem accounting policy on page 25.
FUTURE FINANCIAL PROSPECTS AND RESERVES POLICY
The removal of substantial Covid restrictions has had a significantl
capacity over this and coming years. Our current operating modl P
ositive impact on our abili
normal trading.
is effective. producing a cash
We continueto repayhistoricloan debtsfollowing the di
with The Corporation of Trinity House with repayment p
sal of the brig. We have restrurtured the loan agreement
ans over longer tenns and repayments have commenced.
We are very grateful for their continued sUPPOrt and understanding.
The final payment of the liability to the Merthant Officers Pension Fund was made in September 2023. further
improving our debt position.
Our new Strategic Plan is in full operation. covering the 5-year period 2023-2028. We have a strong and diverse
Board of Trustees alongside competent. trained and motivated on-shore and off-shore staff. led by a CEO
experienced In fundraising. commercial business and leading change.
As part of this work, we are evaluatin
our c3pacity and to meet the dernan
the plan to raise sufficient funds to acquire an additional vessd to increase
position going forward.
or our sep4ices. We will then be in a stronger and more sustainable financial
The Trustees, long-temi objective is to build the Trust's reserves to protect our charitable mission against unexpected
events. We have therefore set a medium-tem)
otential gap between income and expen
oal of building available liquid assets of unrestricted funds to meet
Iture, to build suffictent assets to cover restricted funds and to such
levefthat unrestricted funds return to positive balance.
to operate ai full
ow surplus under
eo
who are from d15advantaged backgrounds. our net operating Income. an
le we take to sea. parttculady those
The Trust y￿11 continue to make progress in tems of the number of youns p Lnd
our
raising capaaty.
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TALL SHIPS YOUTH TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND STRATEGIC REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
STATEMENT OF TRusfEES" RESPONSIBILITIES
The Trustees, who are a150 Directors of Tall Ships Youth Trust for the purposes of com
preparing the Trustees, Report and the finanoal statements in accordance wtth applica
law. are responsible for
aw and United Kingdom
Accountsng Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accountsng Practice). Company law requires the
Trustee5 to
the financia
rrepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law the Trustees must not approve
statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
charitable company and the 9rou
lication of resources. includin
and expenditure, of the chantabf and of the incomin9 resources and aP&ese financial ststements, the
the income
required to:
e group for that penod. In prepanng
rustees are
> select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
> obsenie the methods and principles in the Chartties SORP 2019 (FRS 10
> make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and wuden(
> State whether applicable UK Accountin
disdosed and exptained in the financia
Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures
ststements: and
> p￿p.are the finanaal statements on the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the
chantable group will continue In operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keepin
adequate accountin
records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any
time the financial position of the charita2ie company and enabqe them to ensure that the financial statements com
with the Companies Act 200& The Trustees are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charita
company and the group and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other
Irregulanties.
Statement as to disclosure of i￿OrMatIon to Auditors
In so far as each of the Trustees are awa￿". -
> there is no relevant information of which the charitable companrfs auditors are unawa￿. and
> the Trustees have taken all necessary step5 they ought to have taken to make themselves aware of any
rdevant audit information and to establish that the auditors are aware of that infortnation.
This reporL which also meets the requirements of the Directors. Report for com
an
law pur
In accordance wth the special provisions applicable to small companies and d Karities
oses has been pre
ORP 2019 {FRS 10
ared
Auditor5
Moore (South) LLP have expressed their willingness to continue in office, and a resolution for their
reappointment for the next financial year will be put to the Annual General Meeting.
ON BEHALF OF THE TRUStEES
David Aisher
Chairman of the Board of Trustees
Dated: 27 February 2025
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TALL SHIPS YOUTH TRUST
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
Opinion
We have audited the consolidated financial statements of Tall Ships Youth Trust {the 'charitable parent company)
and its subsidiary (the 'group') for the year ended 29 February 2024 which comprise the Consolidated Statement of
Financial Activities, the Consolidated and Charity Balance Sheets. the Consolidated Statement of Cash Flows and note5
to the financial statements, including a summaryof significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework
that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, induding
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 ststements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the group's and the charitable parent companls affairs as at 29 February
2024. and of the group's incoming ￿sOurCeS and application of resources. including its income and expenditure.
for the year then ended;
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice.- and:
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companie5 Act 2006.
Basls for oplnlon
We conducted our audit in accordance with Intemational Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAS (UK)) and applicable law.
Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditorf5 re¥)on5ibilitie5 for the audit of the
financial statements section of our reporL 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 suffioent and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Material uncertainty relating to going concern
We draw your attention to the going concern accounting policy on page 25 in the financial statements, which
indicates that the group has a deficit of assets making up unrestricted funds of £1.242.315. As stated in the accounting
policy, these events and conditions. along with the other matters as set out. indicate that a material uncertainty exists
that may cast significant doubt on the group's ability to continue as a going concern. Our opinion is not modified in
respect of this matter.
In auditing the financial statements. we have concluded thatthe trustee's use of the going concem basis of accounting
in the preparation of the finanaal statements is appropriate.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the directors with respect to going concem are described in the
relevant sections of this reporL
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TALL SHIPS YOUTH TRUST
REPORT OF THE INDEPENDEKf AUDITOR
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
Other Inforniatlon
The other information comprises the infomiation included in the trustees. annual repor¢ other than the financial
statements and our auditorfs report thereon. The trustees are responsible for the other infonnation contained within
the annual report. Our opinion on the finanaal statements does not cover the other information and. except to the
extent othernise explicitly stated in our repo¢ we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon.
Our responsibility is to read the other infonnation 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 15 a material misstatement of this other
in*omiation. we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Matters on which we are required to report by exieption
In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the group and the charitable parent company and their
environment obtsined in the course of the audit we have not identified material misstatements in Directors, ReporL
included in the Trustees. RepoTL
We have nothing to report in respett of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 requires
US to report to you if, in our opinion=
adequate accounting records have not been kept by the charitable parent company, or returns adequate
for our audit have not been received from branthes not visited by us: or
the charitable parent companys financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records; or
certain disclosures of Trustees, remuneration specified by law are not made. OT
we have not received all the information and explanalions we require foT our audiL or
the Trustees were not entitled to prepare the consclidated financial statements in accordance with the small
companies. regime and take advantage of the small companieg exernptions in preparing the Trustees,
Report and from the Tequirements to prepare a Strategic ReporL
ResponsibiIities of tyustees
As explained more fully in the trustees, responsibilities statement Set out on page 14 the trustees who are also the
directors of the charitable parent company for the purposes of ccxnpany 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 consolidated finanaal statements that are free from
material misststemenL whether due to fraud or error.
In preparing the consolidated financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the groups and
charitable parent companrfs ability to continue as a going concem. di5dosing. as applicable, matters related to going
concern and using the going concem basis of accounting unless the trustees either intend to liqutdate the group and
parent charitable company 01 to cease operatiorE or have no realistic altemative but to do so.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
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 auditorfs 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 consolidated financial ststements.
A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial
Reporting Council's website aL WWM.frc.org.uVauditorsreswnsibilitie& This de5CriPtion forms part of our auditorfs
report.
Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in
line with our responsibilities. outtined above. to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities. including
fraud. The extent to which our Procedu￿ a￿ capable of detecting irregularities. including fraud 15 detsiled below.
Explanation as to what extent the audit was considered capable of detecting irre9ularities. including fraud
The objectives of our audit in respect of fraud. are.- to identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the
financial statement5 due to fraud- to obtain Sufficient appropriate audit evidence regarding the assessed ri5k5 of
material misstatement due to Iraud. through designing and implementing appropriate responses to those assessed
risks,. and to respond appropriatety to instan￿$ of fraud or suspected fraud identified durin9 the audit. However, the
primary responsibility for the prevention and detection of fraud rests with both management and those charged with
governance of the charitable company and the group.
Our approach was as follows:
The engagement partner selected staff for the audit who had prior knowledge of the client and who had the
required competence and skills to be able to identifyor recognise non-compliance with laws and regulation&
We assessed the risk of irregularities as part of ouraudit planning, and ongoing review, including those due
to fraud, management override was identified as a significant fraud risk This is due to the ability to bypa55
controls through inappropriate expenditure and accountir¥J policies adopted.
Revenue recognition was also identified as part of our audit planniNJ as a significant risk to the audit.
Although the processing and recording of transactions is straight fo￿ard, there is the risk that revenue
might not be recogni5ed within the CO￿eCt accounting period.
Some income received is restricted in its use and a 5ignifIcant risk was identified regarding the correct
classification of income between restricted and unrestricted funds and that the expenditure against this
income was in line with any specified restrictions.
We obtained an understanding of the legal and regulatory requirements applicable to the charitable
company and we considered the most significant to be the Companies Act 2006, the Charites Act 2011, the
Charity SORP. UK finanaal reporting standards as issued by the Financial Reporting Council and UK Taxation
legislation. We considered how the charitable company complies with these requirements by discussions
with management and those charged with govemance.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
We inquired of management and those charged with govemance as to any known instances of non-
compliance or suspected non-c0rnpl1an￿ with laws and regulation& Consideration was also made of the
intemal controls in place to mitigate the identified risks.
We assessed the control environmenc documenting the systems. controls and processes adopted. The audit
approach incorporated a combination of controts vthere appropriate. analytical review and substantive
procedures involving tests of transactions and balance& Any irregularities noted were discussed with
management and additional corroborative evidence was obtsined as required.
The consolidated financial statements of the group incorporate the results of the subsidiary company. Moore
(South) LLP are auditors to the whole group and the same approach has been adopted to the subsidiary
company as is appropriate to that entity.
In response to the risk of fraud through managemerrt override we".
performed analytical procedures to identrfy any unusual or unexpected relationship&
tested journal entries to identify any unusual transactions:
assessed whether judgements and assumptions made in determining the accounting estimates were
indicative of potential bias;
reviewed transactions With ￿lated parties, in particular the management charges and transactions with
group entities,.
reviewed the disclosures within the finanaal statements to ensure they meet the requirements of the
accounting standards and relevant legislation- and
tested a sample of invoices to ensure expenditure was for bona fide expenses and has been appropriately
authori5ed.
In response to the risk of incorrect recognition of income we:
performed analytical procedures including comparing revenue received to the prior period and to budgets:
vouched a sample of donations and grants received in the year to supporting documentation: and
tested a sample of gifts and donations re￿iVed around the balan￿ sheet date to agree incorne has been
included within the correct accounting period.
In response to the classification of income between restricted aTKI unrestricted we:
agreed a sample of grants and donations recorded in the nominal ledgerto source documentation to ensure
any Testrictions were correctly identified.
agreed a sample of expense5 incurred to ensure that they had been allocated to the appropriate fund: and
obtained and revtewed fund analysis workings to ensure that the calculations were correct and agreed to
the accounting records.
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REPORT OF THE INDEPENDENT AUDITOR
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
There are inherent limitations in our audit procedures described above. The more removed that laws and regulations
are from financial transactions. the less likely it is that wewould become aware of non-compliance.Auditing standards
also limit the audit procedures required to identify non-compliance with laws and regulations to enquiry of the
directors and other management and the inspection of regulatory and legal correspondence, if any.
Material misstatements that arise due to fraud can be harder to detect than those that arise from error as they may
involve deliberate concealment or collusion.
Use of our report
This report is made solely to the charitable parent companfs members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of
Part 16 of the Companies Act 2(X)6. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable
parent compan￿5 members those matters we are required to stste to them in an auditorfs report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the
charitable parent company and the charitable parent companls members as a body. for our audit work for this
report, or for the opinions we have formed.
9 St Johns Place
Newport
Isle of Wight
P030 1 LH
Sue Lucas {Senior Statutory Auditor)
for and on behalf of Moore (South) LLP
Chartered Accountants
Statutory Auditor
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TALL SHIPS YOUTH TRUST
CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
Unrèstricted
Funds
Restrtcted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Year to
Yearto
291212024 2812/2023
2024
2024
2024
Note
Income and Endowment5 from:
Donations and legacies
Investments
Government grants
Charitsble activities
762.637
5.526
341.714
1.991
1.104.351 1,158,432
7,517
3,389
781 382
781382
586 938
Total income
1,549,545
343.705
1,893.250 1.748.759
Exp•ndlture on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
360.721
1051 891
360.721
371,671
1487 020 1 391221
435 129
Total expenditurè
1.412.612
435,129
1.847.741 1.762,892
Net movemènt In fvnds
136,933
(91.424)
45.509
{14,133)
Transfer be￿een funds
Other recogni5ed gains l (losses)
Gain on revaluation of fixed assets
854 810
Net movement in funds
136.933
(91,424)
45.509
840,677
Fund balances brought foNiard
At 1 March 2023
240.956
922.458
51.132 1.214.546
373.869
Fund balance5 carried forward
At 29 Febnmry 2024
377,889
831,034
51.132 1,260.055 1,214,546
The accompanying accounting policies and note5 form an integral part of these financial statements.
All operations of the Trust and its subsidiaries are classed as cOntin￿n9.
There was m movement on the endowment fvrKls in either the current ￿ prior year and $0 no separate i￿ome and expenditure
account is included.
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BALANCE SHEETS
AS AT 29 FEBRUARY 2024
Consolidated
Tall Ships Youth Trust
2912R024 28r212023 291212024 28/212023
resLitsd
restated
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
11
1,745,730 1,887,083 1,745,730 1,887,083
Current assets
Stocks
Debtors
Investments
Cash at bank and in hand
9.081
86,111
6,642
192739
8.780
66.550
6.124
241 820
250
70.497
6.642
250
48.804
6.124
12
13
294.573
323,274
223,446
281,402
Credilors." amounts falling due
within one year
14
500 063
400 112
Nel wrrent liabilities
306 796
118710
Total assets le55 current liabilitie5
1.540.240 1.580.287 1.609.528 1,768,373
Creditoys: amounts falling due after
more than one year
15
280 185
365 741
1.260.055 1.214,546 1.329.343 1,402,632
Capitsl funds
Endowment funds
16
51,132
51.132
51,132
51,132
Income funds
Restricted funds
Revaluation reseNe
Other unrestricted funds
17
18
18
831.034
922.458
831.034
922,458
1.620,204 1.735,524 1,620,204 1,735,524
1242 315
1494 568
1173027
1306 482
1.260.055 1.214.546 1,329.343 1,402,632
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 27 Febnjary 2025
David Aisher
Chairman of the Board
Charity Nurnber. 314229 Company Number. ￿567460
The accompanyiThJ accounting policies and notes fom) an integral part of these financial statements.
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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
29/2R024
Group
281212023
Group
Ca5hflow from operating activilie5
Net cashflow from operations
S* Below
130 590
Total cashflow from operatlng actlvities
Caghflow from Invesllng Octivities
Interest received
Payments to acquire fixed assets
7.517
3,389
Total cashflow on Investing activrties
Cash from financing activities
Repayments of borrowing
556
Net cash provided by (used in) linancing activities
Net IncroasÈl(dÈcreasè) in cash and cash equlvalents
(49.081)
241820
{162.169}
403 989
Cash and cash equivalents at 1 March 2023
Cash and cash equivalents at 29 February 2024
192.739
241,820
Cash and cash equivalents consist ot.
Cash at bankand in hand
241820
Cash and cash equivalent at 29 February 2024
192.739
241.820
Reconciliation of income to net cashflow from operations:
2912R024
28/212023
Net income resources
Depreciation charge5
Investment income
Chan9e in value of investments
Ilncrease)Idecrease in stocks
Ilncrèase)/decrease in debtors
Increase/(decrease) in creditors
Revaluation in year
Net cash oufflow from operalion5
45.509
141,733
(7.517
(518
(301
(19,562
(120.006
840.677
139,726
(3.389
{301
600
104.112
(96.025)
854 810
39,338
130,590
Analysls of ehangès in net debt
11312023
Cashflows
291212024
Long term borrowing
Bank loan
Loans from Trustees and funders
(171.297)
290 000
55.556
(115,741)
250 OOD
Total liabilities
Bank and cash balances
(461.297}
241820
95.556
(365,741}
192739
Total net debt
{219,477)
46.475
(173,002)
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PRINCIPALACCOUNTING POLICIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
The principal accounting policies are summarised below. The accounting policies have been applied consistently
throughout the period.
eral Informatlon and Accountln
Conventlon
Tall Ship5 Youth Trust is a charitable cofflpany limited by guarantee, registered in England and Wales. In the event of
the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity. The
address of the registered office. together with the objects of the Charity are given in the charity information on pages
2 and 4 respectively of these financial statements.
The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The finanaal statements have been prepared in
accordance with the charitable company s Articles of Association. the Companies Act 2006. FRS 102 Yhe Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland- (-FRS 102? and the Chaiitie5 SORP "Accounting
and Reporting by Charities". Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102)" (effective
1 January 2019). The charitable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
The financial statements are prepared under the historical c05t convention. modified to include certain items at fair
value. The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the tharitable company
and rounded to the nearest £1.
Goin
Conce
The Charitys ￿venueS derive principally from various forms of donation5 and voyage income.
Since the end of pandemic restrictions, voya
e income has picked u
and fundraisin
. However,
there has been a Worsenin￿ of the genera
economic climate inc
the situa
ion in Ukraine - evi
steep rise In Inflation and Interest rates. Since 2022 there has generaiPy been a significant reduction in charita
donations In the UK market associated with those waer economic conditions. These may Impact negatively on future
voyage revenues and / or d￿atiOnS.
subsidia
. Tall Shi
a net liability at the year-en
2023
s Limite4 which runs the voya
to Tall Ships Ltmited of £349 697 (2023 £
741.688). Accordingly. the Chan
e programme. Tall Ships Limited had
provides ongoing financial sup
ort
seek re
63.610) by way of an inter-company loan. which it has confirmed It wiifnot
elimina
ment of within the next 12 month& The long-stsnding pension deficit in Tall Ships ￿Mited has been
uring the year (2023 £92,595).
The Charity has a deficit of assets making up the unrestricted funds, as explained in note 18. This stems from the sale
of the brig in 2017 for considerably less than had been expected. The Charity continues to focus on corretting this
deficit which is steadily reducing.
The situations described above continue to create a material uncertainty ￿lating to going concem due to the timing
and level of future cash flow.
In order to monitor the financial position of the Charity. the Chariws Finance Audit and Risk Committee continues to
meet on a regular basis to evaluate and develop strategies to minimise non-essential expenditure, develop
fundraising income and review cash flow forecasts.
The Charity continues to monitor costs in all a￿a$ and continues to
revaluation of the Challenger assets in 2022 has significantly contributed Fay off the historic loans and debts. The
o overall balance sheet reserves.
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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
In light of the above. with the exception of the above described material uncertainty. the TNstee5 have a reasonable
expectation that the Chari
accounts are prepared on t
will continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future and. accordingly. the
e going concern basis.
The group financial statements consolidate those of the char5table company and of its subsidiary undertaking. The
results of the charitable compan￿5 trading subsidiary. Tall Ships Limited. have been consolidated on a line by line
basis. Surpluses or deficits on intra-group transactions are eliminated in full.
A separate statement of financial artivitie5 and income and expenditure account for the charitable compar¢y itsdf are
not presented because the tharitable company has taken advantage of the exemptions afforded by the Companies
Act 2006.
FUND ACCOUNTING
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general charitable
objectives, and which have not been designated for other wrpose&
Restricted fund5 are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which
have been rdi5ed by the charity for particular purposes. The c05t of raising and adtninistering Such funds are charged
against the specific fund.
Endowment funds represent those assets which must be held permanently by the charity. Expendable Endowments
permit the Charity to spend the capital sum on suitable capital projects wth the permission of the donor. Income
arising on the endowment funds can be used in accordance with the objects of the charity and is transferred to the
general funds. Any capital gains or losses arising on the investments form part of the fund. Invesbnent management
charges and legal advice relating to the fund are charged against the relevant fund. The purpose and use of each
expendable endowment fund is set out in the notes to the financial statement&
INCOME RECOGNITION POLICIES
Donations and Gifts
All monetary donations and gifts are included in full in the ststement of financial actNities when receivable. provided
that there are no donor-imposed performance restrictions in which case recognition is deferred until the pre-
condition has been met.
Legacies are recognised as receivable On￿ probate has been granted. notification has been received and sufFictent
information is available to make a realistic assessment of the value of the charitable companies entitlement
Intangible income is valued and included in income to the extent that it ￿presents goods or services which would
otherwise be purchased. An equivalent amount is charged as expenditure. Voluntary help is not included as income.
Life sub5cription5 are counted in full when received.
Donations and any associated income tax r￿0Ve[leS when donated under gift aid are credited as income when the
amounts are received.
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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
Activities for Generating Funds
Revenue from activities such as special fundraTSing events is recogni5ed in the period in which the actimty or event
occurs.
nvestment income
Investment income is recognised when receivable.
Incoming Resources from Charitable Artivttses
Revenue from voyage fees is wognised in the period in which the voyage commences.
Grants Receivable
Income from Govemment and other grants are recognised at fair value when the charity has entitlement after any
performance condition5 have been meL it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be
measured reliably. If entitlement is not met then these amounts are deferred.
RESOURCES EXPENDED
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs
related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments
to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured
reliably. It is categorised under the following headings:
> Costs of raising funds includes detsils of the costs in relation to fundraising events. following up donation
and seeking voluntary contributions and donations from supporters. and available sources:
> Expenditure on charitable activities includes the costs of the charity's work with young people. sailing trips and
other residential activities including all planning activities, maintenance of the Charitys assets, preparation and
follow uw and
> Other expenditure represents those items not falling into the categories aLx)ve.
> Irrecoverable VAT is tharged as an expense against the activity for which expenditure arose.
Allocation of Support Costs
Support costs are those that asslst the work of the charity. but do not directly represent charitable activities and
include office costs. governance costs. administrative and payroll costs. They are incurred directly in support of
expenditure on the objects of the charity and include project management carried out at the Charity's main base in
Portsmouth. Where support Costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings. they have been allocated to
cost of raising funds and expenditure on charitable activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources. Premises
and other overhead5 have been allocated on a basis ￿lating to use and the proportion of staff time incurred on those
matters.
The analysis of these costs ss included in note 6.
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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS AND DEPRECIATION
Individual assets costing £250 or more are capitslised. Yachts are stated at valuation and other tangible fixed assets
are stated at cost. net of depreciation and any impairment losses. Deweciation is calculated on all tangible fixed
assets to write down the cost or valuation less estimated residual value by annual instalments over their expected
useful lives. Any excess depreoation on revalued assets is transferred to the revaluation reserve on an annual basis.
The periods generally applicable are: _
Yachts
Computers and Office Equipment
Display and Exhibition Equipment
15 years Straight line
S years Straight line
5 years Straight line
The gain or105s arising on the disposal of an a55et is detemined as the difference between the Sales proceed5 and
the carrying value of the asse( and is recognised in the statement of activities.
As part of the periodic review of asset useful live5 conducted at each reporting date, the chaiitable company
reassessed the estimated useful life of the Challengeryacht& Effective 1 March 2023, the Challenger yachts have been
determined to have an estimated useful life of 15 years.
This change in estimated useful life has led to an adjusted annual depreciation charge of £120,UOO. Under the original
depreciation schedule. which estimated a 15-year useful life from the purchase date. the depreciation expense would
have been £787.500.
IMPAIRMENT OF FIXED ASSETS
At each reporting date. the charitable company revIeV￿ the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to detemiine
whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists. the
recoverable arnount of the a55et is estimated in order to detemiine the extent of the impairment loss fif any).
FOREIGN CURRENCIES
Foreign currency transactions are initially recognised by applying to the foreign currency amount the spot exchange
rate be￿een the functional currency and the foreign currency at the date of the transaction.
Monetary assets and liabilities denominated in a foreign currency at the balance sheet date are translated using the
closing rate.
INVESTMENTS
Assets held for investment purpose5 are included at market value.
Traded securities are valued at the mid-point quotation in the St¢xk Exchange Daily List. Other investment assets are
included at the Trustee5' best estitnate af market value. Donated shares that come with a requirement that they be
held for a fixed period are included in the Balance Sheet at a value assessed by the Trustees at the date of receipt.
This value is then reviewed by the Trustees at each balance sheet date.
STOCKS
Stocks are ststed at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost includes all
costs of purchase. costs of conversion and other costs incurred in bringing stockto its present location and condition.
Provision is made for damaged. obsolete arKI sl(M-moving stock where appropriate.
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PRINCIPAL ACCOUNTING POLICIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
DEBTORS
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due. Prepaytnent5 are valued at the amount
prepaid.
CREDITORS
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 a￿ Th￿rnallY recognised at their settlement amount after
allowing for any trade discounts due.
RETIREMENT BENEFITS
Defined Contribution Scheme
The pension costs charged in the period represerrt the amount of the cOntrit￿tiOnS payable to the scherne in respect
of the accounting period.
Defined Benefit Scheme
Some former employees of the Trust's active subsidiary. Tall Shtrps Limited. were members of a multi-employer
scheme. Tall Ships Limited is unable to identify its share of the underlying assets and liabilities of this scheme on a
consistent and reasonable basis and therefore. as required by FRS 17 'Retirement Benefits.. accounts for it as if it were
a defined contribution scheme.
OPERATING LEASE AGREEMENTS
Renta15 payable and receivable under operating leases are tharged as an expense to the SOFA on a straight-line basis
over the period of the lease.
TAXATION
The charity is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to pass
the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable
company for UK corporation tax purposes.
FINANCIAL ASSETS AND UABIUTIES
The Trust only has financial assets and finanaal liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic
financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement
value.
JUDGEMENTS AND KEY SOURCES OF ESTIMATION UNCERTAINTY
In the application of the charitable compan￿5 accounting policie5, the Tru5tee5 are required to make judgements.
estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from
other source& The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that
are considered to be relevant Actual results may differ from these estimates.
The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an (mgoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are
recognised in the period which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period. or in the period of
the revision and future periods where the revision affects both cu￿ent and future periods.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
COMPARATIVE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
Funds
Restricted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
Total
Funds
Funds
Yearto
Year to
281212023 2812/2022
2023
2023
2023
Income and Endowments fronL"
Donations and legacies
Investments
Government grants
Charitable activities
779,461
1.415
378.971
1,974
1,158.432
3,389
833,465
2,317
33,663
425 889
586 938
Total income
1,367,814
380.945
1,748,759 1,295,334
Expendliure on:
Raising funds
Charitable activitie5
371.671
888 032
371,671
329.539
1391221 1203 015
503 189
Total expenditure
1,259,703
503,189
1,762,892 1,532,554
Net movement in funds
108.111
(122,244)
(14.133) (237.220)
Transfer bthe8n funds
Other rerognised gains 1 {105ses)
Gain on revaluation of fixed assets
854 810
Net movement In funds
982,921
(122.244)
840,671 (237,220)
Fund balan￿ brought forward
At l March 2022
(721.965)
1.044.702
51.132
373.869
611.089
Fund balances carried forw3Td
At 28 February 2023
240.956
922.458
51.132 1.214.546
373,869
INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES
Unrestrided
Restricted
291212024 281212023
Donations
Legacies
Membership
Other
705,796
23,744
33.045
52
341,714
1,047,510 1,050,687
23,744
74,848
33.045
32,897
52
762.637
341.714
1.104.351 1,158.432
Of the comparative donations figure £37&971 was in respect of restricted fijnds.
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TALL SHIPS YOUTH TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMETr¥tS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
INCOME FROM CHAIUTABLE A￿1VITIEs
291212024
281212023
Gross voyage fees
Less bursaries utilised from funds
1.480,609
699 227
1312,966
781.382
586.938
All income fJDm charitable acttvilies for both years was vnrestricts
NEf INCOME FROM ACTIVITIES OF SUBSIDIARIES
The Charitys only active subsidiary is Tall Sh&ps Limited (0284402n. Registered office address: 2a The Hard, Portsmout
Hampshire. P013PT. A summary of its results for the period is set out below:_
291212024
281212023
Turnovèr-voyage fees
Operating costs
1,480,609
1,312,966
1069 473
Operating Profivooss)
324.584
243.493
Finance costs
412
Net profit/lloss)
322,700
236,081
The net assets and liabilities of the active subsmjiary ar
291212024
281212023
Current assets
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
71,127
490 115
51,879
793 567
Totsl net liabilities
741688
Aggregate of share capital a￿1 reseTves
(418.988)
(741.688)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE
28/2/2024 281212023
Cost of rdising funds:
Fundraising costs
Allotation of support and governante costs (See note 6)
330.231
370.511
360.721
371.671
Charitable artivitiQ5
Ship related costs
Depreciation
Allocation of support and governan￿ costs Isee note 6)
Interest payable and similar finance charges
Other voyage and support expenses
941,991
141.732
125.691
27.248
797.166
136,726
38.155
20,066
396 108
1,487.020 1,391,221
Restricted fiJnd5
Unrestricted funds
435.129
503,189
1412612 1259 703
1.847.741 1,782,892
SUPPORT AND GOVERNANCE COSTS
Support
Governance
291212024
2812/2023
Support costs
Payroll and HR
Property costs
Office costs
rr and Website
Marketing
Other
Method
Total ￿50V￿$
Total resou￿5
Total resour￿5
Total resources
Direct activities
Total resources
10,071
25,762
21,543
11.296
21,379
11.176
10.071
25.762
21.543
11,2
21,379
11,176
11.995
25.858
10.078
11,034
35,338
17,213
Governance tosts
Auditor5 remuneration
AdministratNe expense5
Legal Fee5
37.175
6.901
37,175
6.901
38.155
1.160
101.227
54.954
156,181
150,831
Support and Govemance costs are allocat￿ to Cost of Raising Funds and Charitable activities as follows:
C05t of Raising FurKIs
Charitable acttvities
19,762
10.728
30.490
125691
16,626
101.227
54.954
156.181
150,831
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TALL SHIPS YOUTH TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sfATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
OTHER COSTS
291212024
281212023
The surplus is stated after charging:
Auditors, remuneTation
Audit seNices
Non-audit seNices
28.775
25,300
37.175
38.155
Depreciation
Operating lease rentsls
141.733
8.403
139.726
12.901
EMPLOYEES
Employee costs during the period 4vere as follow
291212024
281212023
Wages and salaries
Social securty costs
Other pension costs
651.934
57.174
557,925
50,654
61484
780,105
670,063
The average number of full time equivalent em￿oYeeS during the peri(*J were as foll
291212024
Number
281212023
Number
Management and administration
18
17
The average rtumber of employees based on head count was 21 (2023-. 19).
The total costs attributable to senior management personnel amounted to £356.691 for the year to 29 February 2024 (2023:
£232,8021. Senior management petsonnel comprise the Chief Executive Officer. Finan￿ and Busines5 Support Director, Director
of Youth Devek)pment and Outdoor Learning. Head of Operations. and the Head of Fundraising and Marketing. The em0lu￿￿nts
of higher paid employees fell within the following ranges:
28R/2024
Number
2812R023
Number
£70,001 to £80,000
£80,OD1 to £90.000
£90,OD1 to £100.000
PAYMENTS TO TRUSTEES AND CONNECTED PERSONS
No Trustee received remunetation in the period. direcily or iThJirecty. from either the charity or an institution or compary
Controlled by the chaiity.
Expense reimbursements for travel and subsistence were not paid to Trustees duriJvJ year (2023: £nill and there were no
expenses paid on behalf of a tWStee.
Trustee indemnity insurance paid on behalF of Trustee5 and officers in the year was £3.553 (2023.. £4.450}.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL sTATEmEP￿s
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
10. SURPLUSIIDEFICIT) OF EXPENDITURE OVER INCOME
The consolidated Statement of Financial Activities includes the results of the Charity's wholty owned subsidiary-Tall Ships Limtted.
which operates voyages. Details of the results of the trading subsidiary are Set out in note 4.
The summary financial perfomiance of the Charity ak)ne wa
291212024
2812/2023
Income
Income from donations and legacies
Other income
Investment income
1.104.351
203,909
1,158.432
Totsl income
1315777
1161821
Expenditure
Raising funds
Charltable activities
(355,078)
1033 988
(356,210)
1055 823
Total expenditure
1389 066)
1412 033
Revaluation in year
854.810
Net income for the year
(73.289)
604,598
Total funds brought forward on 28 February 2023
1402 632
Totsl funds carried forward at 29 Fel￿ary 2024
1.329,343
1,402.632
11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSErs
Consolidatsd and Tall Ships Youth Trust
Computers.
Fixtures &
Equipment
Yachts
Totsl
Cost or valuatton:
At l March 2023
Additions in year
At 29 February 2024
1.885,917
99,952 1,985.869
380
380
1,885,917
100,332 1,986,249
Depreciation-.
At 1 March 2023
Provided in the period
46,962
125 728
51.824
98,786
141733
At 29 Febfuary 2024
172,690
67,829
240,519
Net book amunt at 29 Febnjary 2024
1,713,227
32,503
1,745.730
Net book amount at 28 February 2023
1,838,955
48,128
1,887,083
The Yachts are given as security against a number of loans included (n cweditors. The net book value of yachts gtven as secuiity
was £840.OCQ {2023: £90O.OL￿).
The ChaIlengerY￿htS are included above at a net book value of £450.0[￿ based on a professional valuation completed by Berthon
International Limited. an intemational yacht brokers in 2023.
Not all class of yachts were revalued. The Ketch was not revalued due to its bespoke nature.

TALL SHIPS YOUTH TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
11.
FIXED ASSEfs {tontinued)
The figu￿5 51ated above for c05t or valuation in re5pe(t of Yachts comprise a55ets at
Cost
Valuation
1,094,928
790 989
1,885,917
If certain fixed assets had not been re-valued. they would have been induded on the Fmstorical cost basis at the following
amount
Yachts
Yachts
29/2/2024
2812/2023
Cost
Accumulated depreciation
1.094.928
11)01905
1,094,928
991497
Net book amount at 29 February 2024
93.023
103.431
12.
DEBTORS
Consolldated
291212024
281212023
Tall Ships Youth Trust
29/2/2024 281212023
Amounts 0￿d by group undertakings
VAT re(overable
Other debtors
Prepayments
10.004
4,813
16.169
12.197
65,926
18.647
18,028
29 875
2.893
64.098
86.111
66,550
70.497
48,804
13.
CURRENf ASSET INVESTMENTS
Consolidated
291212024
281212023
Tall Ships Youth Trust
291212024 281212023
UK inve5tments- COIF Funds
6,642
6,124
6,642
6,124
Unlisted investments have been invested in COIF urmts held in the name of a supporterfs branc￿ and are at market value.
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TALL SHIPS YOUTH TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
1& CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALUNG DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
Con501idated
291212024
281212023
Tall Ships Youth Tntst
291212024 281212023
Bank Loan
Loans from Tnjstees and fijnders
Payments received on account
Trade creditors
Social Security and other taxes
Other credttors and accrua15
55,556
30,000
203,625
119,199
14,661
55,556
40.000
232,728
127.414
14.148
160 224
55,556
30,000
203,625
5.463
14.661
55.556
40.000
232,728
21.855
14.148
500.063
630.070
359.648
400,112
Loans from TNstees and funders are secured by fixed charges over the T￿￿¥S vessels (see note 11).
The bank loan is secured on fixed and floatiThJ charges over the assets of the charity.
15.
CREDThORS: AMOUPUS FALLING DUE A￿ER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
Consolidated
2912/2024
281212023
Tall Ships Youth Trust
291212024 281212023
Loans from Tnjstees and funders
Bank loan
220.000
250,000
115741
220.000
250,000
115741
280,185
365.741
280.185
365.741
Loan5 from Tnjstees and funders are secured by fixed charges over the TMSVS vessels (see note 11).
The bank loan is secured on fixed and floating charge5 over the assets of the charity.
In the prior year. included wthin other creditOTS 15 pension deficit tY•Yed by Tall Ships Limited (see note 201. which wa5 fully
repaid in the current year.
16.
ENDOWMÉNT FUNDS
Michael
Crocker
Nova
Scotia
Lord
Burnham
Totsl
At l March 2023 and at 29 FebTuary 2024
13.277
12,952
24,903
51,132
The Michael Crocker fund was set up in memory of a yachtsman murdered in February 1982. The income is for contribulions to
voyage fee5 fot pupils of Henley College. The Nova kotia fund was set up in memory of trainees who died on the sailing shTP
-fvlarques" which sank off Bemiuda during the 1984 Amertcan Tall Ships Tace. The income is shared with the American Sail
Training Association and is to 5UPPOrt a voyage Lerth. The Lord 8uinharn fund was ￿t up in his memory following hi5 death in
June 1993. Income is for contiilyjttons to Voyage fees aboard the TnJsfs ships for trainee5 ideally. but r￿t exclusively, from
Eastem Europe.

TALL SHIPS YOUTH TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
17.
REstRI￿ED FUNDS
B?lJnce at
1B12023
Income
Expenditure Transfer
Balance at
29/212024
International fund
Legacy fund
oiher specific funds
199.123
138,179
1.991
201.114
53,342
576 578
84,837
Total restricted funds
922.458
343.705 (435.129)
831.034
The Specific Funds are donatiors made to the Tn￿t to be used f￿ specif￿1 purposes. At 29 Febnjary 2024 there were 380
separate funds {2023: 404). The Trust is reviewiry the ongoing obligations of restricted funds.
The Intemational Fund is restricted within the accounts of the Trust for the support of intemational sail trainiNJ activities.
The legacy fund is monies received to be used for y(wth trip voyages in the North Devo￿ North-west Somerset and Exmoor
National Park areas.
Year to 28 February 2023 comparative period
Balance at
Income Expen￿rtur￿ Transf*r
Balante at
11312022
281212023
International fund
Legacy fund
Other specific funds
197.149
240,467
1.974
199.123
138,179
585 156
102,288
400 901
378 971
Total restricted funds
1.044.702
380.945 (503.189)
922,458
18.
UNRESTRICTED FUNDS
Consolldated
General Revaluation
Re5erwe
Reserve
Total
At 1 March 2022
Adjustment to brought forward (note 24)
Revised at 1 March 2022
(1.155.695
(1.602.679) 880.714
1.367.814
(1.259.703)
433,730
(721.965)
(721.965)
1.367.814
(1,259.703)
Income
Outyoing reywrces
Revaluation in year
At 28 February 2023
(1,494,568) 1,735.524
240,956
Income
Outgoing resources
Transfer between resetves
1,549.545
{1.412,612)
115 320
1.549.545
(1,412.612)
115320
At 29 February 2024
(1.242.315) 1.620.204
377.889
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TALL SHIPS YOUTH TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
Tall Ship5 Youth TNst
Genernl
Reserve
Revaluation
Reserve
Totsl
At 1 March 2022
1731.530) 433,730
(297.8C>O)
Adjustment to brought fOn￿ard (note 24)
Revised at 1 March 2022
(1.178.514) 880.714
(297.800)
Income
Expenditure
Revaluation in year
780.876
(908.844)
780.876
(908,844)
854 810
At 28 FebNary 2023
Income
Expenditure
Transfer between reseNes
(1.306.482) 1.735,524
972.072
(953,937)
115320
429.042
972.072
{953,93n
115 320
At 29 February 2024
(1,173,027) 1.620.204
447,177
19. ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS
Unre5trirted
Fund5
Restrirted Endowment
Funds
Funds
Total
Consolidated at 29 February 2024
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Creditors.. due after more than one year
1.745.730
(587.593
500.L
280 185
1,745,730
294,573
{500,063)
280 185
831.034
51,132
377,889
831.034
51.132
1.260.055
Tall Ship5 Youth Trust at 29 February 2024
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Creditors: due after more than one year
1.745.730
658.720)
359.648
1,745.730
223,446
(359.648)
831.034
51.132
447.177
831,034
51,132
1,329.343
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TALL SHIPS YOUTH TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
Year to 28 February 2023 comparative period
unrestricted
Funds
Restricted
Funds
Endowment
Funds
Total
Consolldated at 28 February 2023
Tangible fixed a55ets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Creditors: due after more than one year
1.887,083
(650.316)
630.070
1.887.083
323.274
S30,070
365 741
922.458
51,132
240.956
922,458
51.132
1,214.546
Tall Ships Youth TTU5t at 28 February 2023
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
Current liabilities
Creditors- due after more than one year
1.887,083
(692,188
400,112
1,887,083
281,402
4QO,112
365 741
922.458
51.132
429.042
922.458
51.132
1.402.832
Most restricted donation5 are to lover, in part the costs of a voyage and Most of the c05t5 Of voyages are Spent in adva￿e,
starting wlth buying a boat and having the organisation to mn the trip& The above note shows a notional allocation of agsets
btheen restricted and unrestricted. These a55ets are not segregated. The analysis shoY45 that after allocating assets to restricted
funds there is a deficit of assets iepresented by other unrestricted funds. This situation has existed since the sale of the brig in
the year to February 2018 for considerably less than had been expected. The charity is focused on correcting this situation.
20.
PENSIONS
Defined contribution scheme
The group makes contributions towards iThYividual pension schemes for the benefit of employees. The assets of these schemes
are administered by Trustees in funds independent from those of the Tall Ships Youth Trust and its subsidiary companie
Contributions made during the peffK)d a￿ disclosed ￿ note 8.
Defined benefft scheme
A number of former employees of the Ttusvs subsidiary Tall Ships Lwnited rfsL? have belonged to an industry wide pension
scheme. The Trustees of the scherne have advised TSL that part of the scheme is in deficit and it is apportioning the defictt
be￿een participating employers. Interest is accnJin9 on the residual of the 2009 and 2012 pension scheme deficits and a
payment plan was completed dUri￿j the year £ Nil12023 - £91595).
39

TALL SHIPS YOUTH TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 29 FEBRUARY 2024
21.
LEASING COMMITMETrirs
At the reporting date. the Trust had the following mir4mum future lease commitmen
291212024
281212023
Land 8t
Building5
Land &
buildings
Other
Other
Within one year
BelAveen tsvo and five years
25.000
13,337
25,000
12.841
70.833
52,288
95.833
22.749
22.
REiATED PARTY TRANsA￿loN5
The aggregate donations from Trustees to the charity during the w was £11550 P023: £4.2301.
The aggregaie Trustee MeMbe￿I￿p subscriptions during the year were £650 (2023: £650).
23.
FINANCIAL ASSETS AND FINANCIAL LIABILrriES
Group balancés
291212024
28/2J2023
Financial assets at amorti5ed c05t
Financial liabilities at amortised cost
277.504
576 623
284.619
Net financial liabilities
Q99.119)
(478,464)
The Charitys financial assets comprise investments cash and bank bala￿es. Financial liabilities include trade creditors, loan
accruals and other creditors.
24 PRIOR PERIOD ADJUSTMENT
During the financial year, an error was identified in ￿ aliocation of funds btheen the general reserve and the revaluation
reseNe within unrestricted fund& The funds h￿1 been incorrectly classified in prior period.
An adjustrnent has been made to the prior period balances. regjltin in an increase in the revaluation reserve of £446,984 as of
1 March 2022, and a corresponding decrease in the general reserve
the same amounL This corTectiDn has no impact on the
total unrestricted funds but ensures accurate ￿￿)rting of reserve allocation