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The company is limited by guarantee with no share capital and operates as a registered charity.
The company is limited by guarantee with no share capital and is a registered charity. The liability of each member in the event of a winding up of the company is limited to £10
Governance · Observational claim · From Be Free Young Carers LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 23
Guideposts Trust has provided financial support to Be Free Young Carers in the form of an intercompany loan.
Additionally, Guideposts Trust has provided financial support to enable the charity to maintain services whilst a long term strategic plan to develop and grow sustainable services to carers in the region for both organisations was researched and developed. To date Guideposts Trust has outstanding financial support totalling £26,340 to the Charity by way of an intercompany loan
Financial · Funding statement · From Be Free Young Carers LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 23
The company is a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
The entity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102.
Governance · Observational claim · From Be Free Young Carers LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 23
The company's accounts are prepared in accordance with FRS 102 and the Charities Act.
The accounts are prepared under the historical cost convention, and in compliance with applicable accounting standards, Statement of Recommended Practice Accounting and reporting by Charities in accordance with Financial Reporting Standards applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) effective from 1 January 2019
Governance · Observational claim · From Be Free Young Carers LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 23
The company's accounts comply with the Charities Act and Companies Act requirements.
I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: ... the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination;
Governance · Observational claim · From Be Free Young Carers LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 20
The charity aims to expand its services countywide in Oxfordshire.
2024 and beyond, looks to be another period of growth and expansion as we increase our presence in West Oxfordshire and look to North Oxfordshire to complete our countywide expansion.
Strategic · Policy statement · From Be Free Young Carers LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 18
The charity has an SROI of £9.77 for every pound invested.
Every pound invested in Be Free Young Carers has £9.77 of value.
Metric · Metric statement · From Be Free Young Carers LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 16
The charity's Befriending Service provides respite and emotional support to young carers.
Our Befriending Service has been a success, it provides our more complex young carers with weekly or fortnightly respite from a trained volunteer.
Service · Policy statement · From Be Free Young Carers LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 15
The charity has provided laptops to young carers transitioning to Year 7.
Following 2020 we are continuing to offer laptops to young carers who are transitioning to Year 7. This support is essential to make sure that young carers have access to the same academic opportunities as their peers.
Service · Policy statement · From Be Free Young Carers LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 14
The charity aims to increase teenage young carer engagement through workshops and activities.
To increase teenage young carers engagement with us, to empower them to run workshops and activities for them, to promote their self-esteem and leadership.
Service · Policy statement · From Be Free Young Carers LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 14
The charity has offered 352 one-to-one emotional support sessions to young carers.
We have provided 352 1-2-1 Emotional Support sessions in 2024/2025 to a total of 41 Young Carers.
Service · Observational claim · From Be Free Young Carers LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 13
The charity has provided 40 Mindfulness Movement sessions to 73 young carers.
40 Mindfulness Movement sessions have been delivered to 73 young carers.
Service · Observational claim · From Be Free Young Carers LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 13
The charity aims to provide primary school age young carers with tools for good mental health practice.
To give our primary school age young carers the tools to promote good mental health practice by teaching them breathing techniques, yoga and mindfulness.
Service · Policy statement · From Be Free Young Carers LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 13
The charity's respite programme fosters a sense of belonging and reduces feelings of loneliness among young carers.
By bringing young carers together, we aim to foster a sense of belonging and reduce feelings of loneliness and isolation. These shared experiences help challenge the stigma often associated with being a young carer and reinforce the message that they are not alone.
Service · Policy statement · From Be Free Young Carers LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 12
The charity's respite programme aims to reduce stress, anxiety and enhance overall wellbeing for young carers.
To provide young carers with meaningful respite from their caring responsibilities, we offer experiences designed to reduce stress and anxiety while enhancing their overall wellbeing.
Service · Policy statement · From Be Free Young Carers LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 12
The charity's respite programme includes various activities such as theme park visits, beach days, and animal encounters.
Each session typically supports 30–40 young carers and includes enriching experiences such as theme park visits, beach days, and animal encounters.
Service · Procedural statement · From Be Free Young Carers LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 12
The charity offers respite activities during school holidays, with an increase in attendance from the previous year.
In 2024/2025 916 trip places were attended by young carers, an increase of 46% from the year before.
Service · Metric statement · From Be Free Young Carers LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 10
The charity aims to establish fresh networks and connections in remote areas of Oxfordshire.
To establish fresh networks and connections in remote areas currently under our charity’s remit increasing our area coverage and supporting more young carers.
Service · Commitment statement · From Be Free Young Carers LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 8
The charity has seen increased financial support due to its service expansion.
To sustain this growth, we have seen increased levels of financial support, a significant collective success for the team.
Financial · Funding statement · From Be Free Young Carers LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 6
The charity provides services in four out of five districts of Oxfordshire, with plans to cover the remaining district.
In response to the continued demand for our services, the Charity is now providing direct services in four of the five districts of Oxfordshire, with plans and funding to cover the remaining area of Cherwell.
Service · Commitment statement · From Be Free Young Carers LTD — annual report and accounts, year ending 31 March 2025, page 6