THE ACADEMY OF YOUTH LIMITED


THE ACADEMY OF YOUTH LIMITED

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
03319307 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2020

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 April 2019

End date: 31 March 2020

THE ACADEMY OF YOUTH LIMITED

Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2020

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes

THE ACADEMY OF YOUTH LIMITED

Directors' report period ended 31 March 2020

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2020

Principal activities of the company

To advance the education of children, young people and adults through an institution committed to:Raising their educational achievements;Preparing children and young people for the challenge of adult life; andTransforming their educational opportunities.



Directors

The director shown below has held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2019 to 31 March 2020

M S Simms


Secretary K Kozlowski

The above report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions in part 15 of the Companies Act 2006

This report was approved by the board of directors on
15 January 2021

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: M S Simms
Status: Director

THE ACADEMY OF YOUTH LIMITED

Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 March 2020

2020 2019


£

£
Turnover: 3,046,665 5,126,134
Cost of sales: 0 0
Gross profit(or loss): 3,046,665 5,126,134
Distribution costs: ( 4,694,820 ) ( 5,021,361 )
Administrative expenses: ( 230,245 ) ( 65,947 )
Other operating income: 0 0
Operating profit(or loss): (1,878,400) 38,826
Profit(or loss) before tax: (1,878,400) 38,826
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: (1,878,400) 38,826

THE ACADEMY OF YOUTH LIMITED

Balance sheet

As at 31 March 2020

Notes 2020 2019


£

£
Fixed assets
Intangible assets:   0 0
Tangible assets: 3 0 29,272
Investments:   0 0
Total fixed assets: 0 29,272
Current assets
Stocks:   0 0
Debtors: 4 627,030 844,892
Cash at bank and in hand: 168,548 934,970
Investments:   0 0
Total current assets: 795,578 1,779,862
Prepayments and accrued income: 0 0
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year: 5 ( 2,117,625 ) ( 1,252,781 )
Net current assets (liabilities): (1,322,047) 527,081
Total assets less current liabilities: (1,322,047) 556,353
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year:   0 0
Provision for liabilities: 0 0
Accruals and deferred income: 0 0
Total net assets (liabilities): (1,322,047) 556,353
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: (1,322,047) 556,353
Total members' funds: ( 1,322,047) 556,353

The notes form part of these financial statements

THE ACADEMY OF YOUTH LIMITED

Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 March 2020 the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.

These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

This report was approved by the board of directors on 15 January 2021
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: M S Simms
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

THE ACADEMY OF YOUTH LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2020

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A (Small Entities) of Financial Reporting Standard 102

    Turnover policy

    All income is recognised once the charity has entitlement to the income, it is probable that theincome will be received, and the amount of the income receivable can be measured reliably.Income relating to the National Citizenship Scheme (NCS) Is under contract which includes anelement of payment by results. The income is recognised in accordance with the stage ofperformance of the contract with reference to the results element of the contract. Income received inadvance of the performance is restricted.Due to the impact of Covid the 2020 program was significantly reduced in terms of scale andfinancial measures. NCS agreed to roll over funding from Summer Programmes to AutumnProgrammes and as a result we recognised £521k of income in these accounts to matchexpenditure incurred for the 2020 programsOther income is recognised in the period in which It is receivable and to the extent the goods havebeen provided or on completion of the service.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    All assets costing more than £1,000 are capitalised.A review for impairment of a fixed asset is carried out if events or changes in circumstances indicatethat the carrying value of any fixed asset may not be recoverable. Shortfalls between the carryingvalue of fixed assets and their recoverable amounts are recognised as impairments. Impairmentlosses are recognised in the consolidated statement of financial activities incorporating the incomeand expenditure account.Tangible fixed assets are carried at cost, net of depreciation and any provision for impairment.Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of fixed assets, less their estimatedresidual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:Fixtures and fittings - over 4 years on a straight line basisOffice equipment - over 4 years on a straight line basisComputer equipment - between 1 and 4 years on a straight line basis

    Intangible fixed assets amortisation policy

    Purchased goodwill is stated at costs and amortised over its estimated useful life of ten years.The carrying value and useful life is reviewed annually for impairment.

    Valuation information and policy

    1.14 Financial instrumentsThe charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financialinstruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value andsubsequently measured at their settlement value.

    Other accounting policies

    Fund AccountingExpenditureInvestmentsDebtorsCash at bank & in handLiabilities & ProvisionsPensionsCritical accounting estimates & areas of judgement

THE ACADEMY OF YOUTH LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2020

  • 2. Employees

    2020 2019
    Average number of employees during the period 84 113

    Staff costs include payments to temporary personnel who work on maximum four weekdelivery contracts in relation to the National Citizenship Scheme. This representsapproximately 619 (2018: 549 individuals)

THE ACADEMY OF YOUTH LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2020

3. Tangible assets

Land & buildings Plant & machinery Fixtures & fittings Office equipment Motor vehicles Total
Cost £ £ £ £ £ £
At 1 April 2019 47,570 101,868 149,438
Additions
Disposals ( 47,570 ) ( 26,102 ) ( 73,672 )
Revaluations
Transfers
At 31 March 2020 0 75,766 75,766
Depreciation
At 1 April 2019 26,603 93,563 120,166
Charge for year 1,930 8,305 10,235
On disposals ( 28,533 ) ( 26,102 ) ( 54,635 )
Other adjustments
At 31 March 2020 0 75,766 75,766
Net book value
At 31 March 2020 0 0 0
At 31 March 2019 20,967 8,305 29,272

THE ACADEMY OF YOUTH LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2020

4. Debtors

2020 2019
£ £
Trade debtors 623,997 578,688
Prepayments and accrued income 259,924
Other debtors 3,033 6,280
Total 627,030 844,892

THE ACADEMY OF YOUTH LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2020

5. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year note

2020 2019
£ £
Trade creditors 35,272 154,757
Taxation and social security 13,460 23,643
Accruals and deferred income 1,981,972 932,673
Other creditors 86,921 141,708
Total 2,117,625 1,252,781

THE ACADEMY OF YOUTH LIMITED

Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2020

6. Financial Commitments

17 Operating lease commitmentsAs at 31 March 2020 the total groups future lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases are £72,916 (2019-£98,892)