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The Trust Links Wellbeing App was launched in September 2025 with funding from Essex County Council and Mid and South Essex ICB.
We were delighted to launch the Trust Links Wellbeing App in September 2025, thanks to funding from Essex County Council and Mid and South Essex ICB.
Commissioning · Funding statement · From Trust Links Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 14
Trust Links has seen a significant increase in its social media following, with Facebook exceeding 6,000 followers.
Our online community continued to grow across our social media platforms, and Facebook now exceeds 6,000 followers, with an increase of 55% from the previous year. Our Instagram followers increased to more than 2,000 followers.
Relational · Observational claim · From Trust Links Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 7
The Gunny community hub and garden on Canvey Island was launched after eight years of planning.
A key milestone was the launch of The Gunny community hub and garden on Canvey Island, following eight years of planning and development. This new three-acre site now provides a vibrant space for therapeutic horticulture, physical activity, Recovery College and Healthy Mind Hub provision and community use, significantly expanding our reach and impact.
Service · Observational claim · From Trust Links Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 7
Trust Links has successfully aligned its Recovery College with other partners across Mid and South Essex.
We have successfully aligned our Recovery College with other partners across Mid and South Essex and are a proud member of the MSE Recovery College Partnership.
Service · Procedural statement · From Trust Links Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 6
Trust Links has been awarded four Green Flag Community Awards for its community gardens.
We have been awarded four Green Flag Community Awards for Growing Together Westcliff, Shoeburyness, Thundersley and Basildon, recognising the hard work that our members, volunteers and staff put in to tending and developing the green spaces for our local communities.
Service · Observational claim · From Trust Links Limited — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 5
Youth Connect South West's total expenditure on charitable activities was £2,620,944 in the year ending March 2026.
Total 2,375,931 245,013 2,620,944
Financial · Metric statement · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 28
Youth Connect South West's total income from charitable activities was £3,131,306 in the year ending March 2026.
Total 2,676,149 455,157 3,131,306
Financial · Metric statement · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 28
Youth Connect South West's staff costs increased to £2,223,059 in the year ending March 2026.
Staff costs 2,223,059
Financial · Metric statement · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 26
Youth Connect South West's income from charitable activities increased to £3,170,511 in the year ending March 2026.
Grants Youth and Community Services 10,522 5,084 Youth work contract sessions and other support Youth and Community Services 3,146,016 2,631,939 Souths Youth Hub lettings Youth and Community Services 10,768 7,978 Cafe sales Social enterprise - Cafe 3,205 3,323 3,170,511 2,648,324
Financial · Metric statement · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 25
Youth Connect South West received £166,492 in donations and grants in the year ending March 2026.
Donations and grants 166,492
Financial · Funding statement · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 24
The audit procedures include evaluating the risks of fraudulent manipulation and compliance with laws and regulations.
We evaluated management's incentives and opportunities for fraudulent manipulation of the financial statements [...]
Governance · Procedural statement · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 16
Youth Connect South West's trustees are responsible for assessing the charity’s ability to continue as a going concern.
In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern [...]
Financial · Procedural statement · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 15
The financial statements of Youth Connect South West were audited and found to give a true and fair view.
In our opinion the financial statements: [...] give a true and fair view [...]
Financial · Observational claim · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 14
Youth Connect South West does not engage in significant fundraising activities and adheres to a Fundraising Policy.
The charity does not carry out significant fundraising activities and does not undertake direct marketing. All fundraising activities are monitored by the CEO and the Trustees and a Fundraising Policy is in place.
Financial · Policy statement · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 12
The trustees of Youth Connect South West are responsible for identifying and managing risks to the charity.
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
Governance · Procedural statement · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 12
Youth Connect South West works with multiple partner organizations to achieve its charitable aims.
The organisation is a member of the following networks and organisations: [...] Other charities and organisations we are in partnership with [...]
Relational · Policy statement · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 11
The charity will continue to seek funding for mental health and wellbeing provision, embedding support across services.
The charity will continue to seek funding to sustain and develop dedicated mental health and wellbeing provision. In the interim, support for young people's mental health will remain embedded across services, with continued focus on early intervention and accessible support.
Service · Commitment statement · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 9
Youth Connect South West plans to continue developing its Alternative Education provision with a focus on sustainability and quality assurance.
The charity will continue to develop and strengthen its Alternative Education provision, building on improvements made during the year. Priorities include strengthening quality assurance processes, improving the monitoring of outcomes and ensuring the sustainability of the delivery model.
Service · Commitment statement · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 8
The charity's largest contract with Bath College is renewed annually and represents a critical risk point.
The single largest contract, totalling approximately £2m with Bath College, is renewed annually. Periodic renegotiation and renewal of these agreements represent critical risk points for the continuity and ongoing success of the organisation.
Operational · Risk statement · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 7
Youth Connect South West anticipates a modest unrestricted funds deficit for the next financial year.
Based on known income for the next financial year, we are anticipating a modest unrestricted funds deficit.
Financial · Trend statement · From Youth Connect South West — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2026, page 8