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TRUSTEES, ANNUAL REPORT
for the financial year ended 31 August 2024
The trustees present their Tru5tee5' Annual Report, combining the Directors, Report and Trustees, Report, and the unaudited
financial statements for the financlal year ended 31 August 2024.
The financial statements are prepared in accordance with the Companie5 Act 2006, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the
UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021.
The Trustees. Report contains the informatlon required to be provided in the Trustees, Annual Report under the Statement of
Recommended Practice ISORPI guidelines. The trustees of the company are also charity trustees for the purpose of charity law
and under the company's constitution are known as members of the board of trustees.
In this report the trustees of Love for Life present a summary of rt5 purpose, governance, activities, achievements and finances
for the financial year 31 August 2024.
The company 15 a registered charity and hence the report and results are presented in a form whlch complles wlth the
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 and, although not obliged to comply with the Statement of Recommended
Practice ISORPI as issued by the Charity Commissioner5 for England and Wales in October 2005 (updated in 20081, the
organisation has implemented its recommendations where relevant in these financi31 statements.
Structure, Governance and Management
Structure
The organisation is a company limited by guarantee incorporated in Northern Ireland under reference N1043026. It is governed
by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 23rd April 2002. It 15 recognised as a charity fortax purpose5 by HM Revenue
& Customs under reference XR59713 and completed reglstration with the Charity Commission for Northern Ireland on 4th Marth
2015 under the reference NIC102325. In the event of the company being wound up, members are required to contribute an
amount not exceeding £1.
The company is under the control of the Dlrectors who are, therefore. acting as TrLtstees for the Charity.
Organisation
The Board of Directors administers the charity. The Board meets at least six times a year. The Chief Executive Officer, Judith Cairns,
has been appolnted by the Directors to manage the day-to-day affairs and operation5 of the charity.
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Governance
Dirertor Appointment & Training
As described in the Articles of Assoclation, a new director may be eligible for appointment if 21 days before the annual general
meetin& written notice is deposited with the registered ofpice of the intended proposal, signed by a member, and signed by the
person to be proposed, so as to indicate their willingness to be elected.
New directors are briefed on their legal obligations under charity and company law, the content of the Memorandum and Articles
of Association, the Board and decision-making processes and recent financial performance of the charity. Directors are
encouraged to view the Charities Commission website 50 as to gain a full understanding of their roles and respon5ibilitie5.
Rlsk Management
The Trustees have a risk management strategy which comprlses an annual revlew of the rlsks the charlty faces, the establlshment
of systems and procedures to mitigate those risks identified and the implementation of procedures designed tg minimi5e anv
potential impart on the charity.
Public Benefit Statement
In setting our objectives and planning our activities the Trustees have given careful consideration to the Charity Commission for
Northern Ireland's Statutory guidance on public benefit to ensure that the activities have helped achieve the charity purposes and
provlde a beneflt to the beneficiaries.
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Review of Activities, Achievements and Performance
ABOUT LOVE FOR LIFE
Formed in 2002, Love For Life Is a Christian charrty with a long-standing reputation for deliverlng hollstic Relatlonships and
Sexuality Education IRSEI in all school types and in many different community settings across Northern Ireland.
Our programmes for young people. parents & carers aim to inspire, equip and resource the next generation to know their
worth, flourish in thelr relationships and value their sexual choices.
Our vision for the future is every young person valuing themselves, relationship5 and Sex in a thriving society.
Culture and its impart
Culture has an influence on all of us but, in particular, it is shaping and influencing the choices our children and young people
make, how they value themselves and how they value others.
Only 23% of 13 to 17-year-olds always feel secure in who they are
Almost one in six 10 to 15-year-olds115.6%1 are unhappy with their appearance
The gap between male and females in this area continues to widen with almost one in four122.6%1 females being
unhappy with their appearance
67% of children aged 10 to 17 were worried about their online safety
73% of survey respondents (young women aged 12 to 17 years) reported experiencing at least one form of violence in
their lifetime
A thlrd132%1 of 8 to 17s say they have seen something worrying or nasty online in the past 12 months
Within the same time period, only 20% of parents of 8 to 175 report their child telling them they had seen something
online that scared or upset them
Family remains the area of life that children and young people are, on average, most happy with in 2024
What young people in our programmes sald In the last acadernlc year.
In agreement and partnership with the school or community organlsation, young people fill out an evaluation form at the end of
our presentations if they're comfortable and happy to do so. These results are from the 2023124 academic year.
38% have given into peer pressure and done something they didn't want to do.
22% are accessing pornography at least weekly
34% were a victim of bullying, or unklnd behaviour
84% of 11 to 185 check their social media profiles at least every couple of hours
44% of li to 16s don't feel confident and able to deal with the physical and emotional changes they are going through
48% don't feel they can resist peer pressure to do something they don't want to
38% are not confident discusslng boundaries and values In relationshlps
41% of li to 185 from faith communities don't feel they can tslk openly with a trusted adult about their relationships
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We ask: how is culture'5 influence helping children and young people to value strong healthy relatlonshlps?
OUR VISION AND STRATEGY
We believe in a different story for childreni young people, families and society.
We believe every young person should feel confident, equipped and inspired to make healthy choices and to build strong
relationships.
Through our school & community programmes, we remind every young person of thelr uniqueness, value and worth. We equip
them to thrive through the changes and challenges of adolescence. We support them to confidently identify and respond to
influences and pressures around relationships and sex. We encourage them to explore the ski115 and values needed to build
strong, healthy relationships.
But as you've read, thewre up against it.
It has never been more important to be encouraging and equipping young people to understand and value strong, healthy
relationships.
THE YEAR IN NUMBERS
IN 2023/24 WE REACHED
The 23/24
academic year iw-
in numbers.
52,276
YOUNG PEOPLE, AOULTS
PARENTS & CARERS
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IN 2023/24
WE DELIVERED
The 23/24
academic year
in numbers.
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delivery by
region.
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We partnered with
573 schools.
community groups.
churches and
academic institutes
in the 2023/24
academic year.
383
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ACHIEVING OUR VISION
Everythlng we do contributes to achieving three outcomes. These are the changes that point towards our vision for the future
becoming a realitv:
STRONG HEALTHY RELATIONSHIPS
Relationships & Sexuality Education is focused on whole-person development, allowing young people space to reflect and
evaluate how their attitudes, values and beliefs will shape their choice5.
All children and young people are confident, equipped and inspired to make healthy choices and to build strong relationships.
FAMILIES INSPIRING YOUNG PEOPLE
Parents & Carers are leading conversations about relationship5 and sex with their young people. They are well informed and
confident, working in partnership with their schools and community to positively shape their young people's attitudes. values,
beliefs, habits and practices around healthy relationships.
THRIVING SOCIETY
RSE is grounded in the understanding of the inestimable value and worth of every child and young person and the building of
strong, healthy relationships is championed from childhood to adulthood. Over sexualised cultural norms are challenged at all
levels and there is a collective commitment for all young people to know their worth, flourish in their relationships and value
their sexual choices.
OUR IMPACT IN SCHOOLS
Love For Life 5UPPOrtS schools in their delivery of Relationships and Sexuality Education IRSEI. Our presentstions are con515tent
in every school and are delivered to whole year-groups. In the 2023124 academic year, of the post-primary schoo15 we delivered
in, 81% had two or more programmes.
FOLLOWING THE LOVE FOR LIFE PROGRAMME...
81% found the programme helpful
75% said they will find it easier to make healthy choice5 in the future, even if friends are making different choices
84% have an increased understanding of various methods of contraception
78% felt more equipped to discuss thelr boundaries and values in relationships
87% have an increased understanding about consent and how it impacts any future relatlonshlps
78% sald they have had the opportunity to.reflect on and evaluate how their attitudes, values and belief5 will shape
the choices they make
84% have a clearer picture of the type of frlend they want to be. lup from 81% in 20221231
82% have a stronger understanding of the difference between a healthy and an unhealthy relationship
100% of Primary Teachers would recommend the programme to other teachers
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100% of Post-Primary Teachers rated the approprlate of the presentation as very good114%1 or excellent186%1
OUR IMPACT IN THE COMMUNITY
Our community-based programmes are delivered in smaller groups. giving us the Joy of gettlng to know the young people
individually. Most programmes are three sessions, delivered over three weeks. The programme content is consistent regardless
of settin& but the context allow5 more space to discuss specific tOPiCSi question5 or concerns Wlth young people.
BEFORE
AFTER
l understand my uniqueness and worth
73%
88%
l understand the difference between a healthy and unhealthy relationship
72%
94%
I feel confident and able to deal with the physical and emotional changes l am
going through
56%
81%
If I feel under pressure to do something I don't want to do, I feel I can resist
52%
79%
I can talk openly about my relationships with a trusted adult
61%
81%
l am confident I know how the law might impact ony future relationships
52%
85%
I know how to handle conflict in relationships
39%
loo%
l understand my uniqueness and worth
72%
91%
I feel confident discussing my boundaries and values in relatlOn5hips
62%
91%
86% felt they had space to think and talk
92% found the programme helpful
82% had an increased understandlng of the various methods of contraception
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OUR IMPA￿ IN CHURCH
Churches have a Ilfe-giving story to tell and are uniquely placed to support their young people as they develop relationships
with others. Our desire Is for churches to create space for honert conversatlons about authentic relationships. It is our delight to
offer free programmes for young people and adults to all churches acro55 Northern Ireland.
Young People
BEFORE
AFTER
l understsnd how unique and valuable l am
71%
I know how to do deal with the influences and pressures around relationships
60%
79%
My values and beliefs have an impact on my relationships
73%
82%
I can tslk openly about my reLationships with a trusted adult
59%
70%
Parents & Carers
92% felt better equipped to support young people in their identity and relationship questions
98% felt more confident in the posltive influence they can have to help young people build strong healthy
relationships
100% felt inspired to help children and young people understand how unique and valuable they are
OUR IMPACT WITH PARENTS/CARERS
Parents & carers have the most significant influence in shaping children and young people's attitudes, valLTes, and beliefs, as
well as habits and practices around healthy relationships. We offer programmes to help parents & carers develop their
knowledge, skills and confidence in this area.
Following the Love For Life programme...
99% said they are more informed about the influences and pressures young people face
99% felt inspired to help children and young people understand how unique and valuable they are
97% felt better equipped to begin or continue conversations about the subjects covered
97% felt more confident in the positive influence they can have to help young people build strong healthy
relationships
99% would recommend the programmes to others
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WORDS OF ENCOURAGEMENT
Every year we receive thousands of comments, feedback and storie5 of encouragement from our evaluation forms. This Is lust
snapshot of them from the 2023124 year:
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THE ONE THING...
We ask all our post-primary pupils and community participants "what is the one thing you want to remember from this
prograrnme?Pl These ale just some of the 2,567 answers we received last year.
The words that appeared most frequently in participant responses:
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fr•querrtty In purttclpunt response
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Financial Review
The results for the financial year are set out in the Statement of Financial Actlvitles, Balance Sheet and additional notes are
provided showing income and expenditure in greater detail
Financial Results
At the end of the financial year the company has assets of £407,32712023- £459,511) and liabilities of £14,24512023- £12,212).
The net assets of the company have decreased by £154,217).
Trustees
The trustees who served throughout the financial year, except a5 noted, were as follows..
Helen Minford
Carlton Edwin Baxter
lan Bingham
MeNyn Cordner
Heather Kathryn Mary Evans
Gary Hallidav
Emma Jane Irwin
David Munroe
Raymond Pollock
In accordance with the Artlcles of Association, the dire¢tors retire by rotation and, being eligible, offerthemselves for re-electlon.
Compliance with SertoTrWide Legislation and standards
The cornpany engages pro-actively with legislation, standards and codes which are developed for the sector. Love for Life
subscribes to and is compliant with the following=
The Companies Act 2006
The Charities SORP IFRS 1021
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and slgned on its behalf bv:
Helen Mlnford
Mewn Cordner
Dlrertor
Dlredar
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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES
forthe financlal year endetl 31 August 2024
The trustees, who are also dlrectors of Love for Llfe for the purp¢5e5 of cornpany law, are responsible for preparing the financial
staternent5 in accordance wSth applicable law and regulations.
Company law requlres the tru5tee5 a5 the directors to prepare financlal ststements for each flnanclal year. Under that law the
trustees have elected to prepare the financial statements In accordance wlth United Klngdom Generally Accepted Ac¢Guntin8
Practice Iunited Klngdom Arcountlng Standards ancl appllcable lawl Includlng FR5102 'The Flnancial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland Undercompany law the trustees musr not approve the financlal Statements unle55
they are satlsfied that they glve a true and fair vlew of the state of afFalrs of the company and of the net Incorne or expenditure
of the Company for that period.
In preparlng these financlal ststernents. the trustees are requlred to".
selett suitable accountlng pollcies and apply them conslstenllyi
make judgernents and estlrnates that are reasonable and prudent-
state whether the financial ststernent5 have been prepared In accordance with the relevant financlal report4ng framework,
Identlfy those standards, and note the eff2Ct and the reasons for any material departure ffom those standards.. and
prepare the financlal statements on the solng conrern ba515 unless it Is Inapproprlate to presume that the company wlll
¢ontlnue in operadon.
The trustees confiirn that they have complled with the above requlrements In preparlng the financlal statèments.
The tru5tee5 are responslblE for keeplng adequate accountlng records that are sufficient to show and explaln the company's
transactions and dlsclose wlth reasonable accuracy atany tlme the flnanclal posltlon of the company and enable them tv ensure
that the flnanclal staternents comply with. They are also responslble for safeguardlng the a55ets ol the company and hence for
taklng reasonable steps for the preventkln and detection oFfraud and other Irregularltles.
Approved by the Board ofTrustee5 Oll
and sl8ned on 115 behaw by:
Helen Mlnford
Mewn Cordner
Dlrector
Dlrector
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