I HAVE A VOICE COMMUNITY INTEREST COMPANY

Company limited by guarantee

Company Registration Number:
12371546 (England and Wales)

Unaudited statutory accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

Period of accounts

Start date: 1 April 2022

End date: 31 March 2023

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Contents of the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2023

Directors report
Profit and loss
Balance sheet
Additional notes
Balance sheet notes
Community Interest Report

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Directors' report period ended 31 March 2023

The directors present their report with the financial statements of the company for the period ended 31 March 2023

Principal activities of the company

I have a voice brings professionals from the political sphere to the classroom to:equip young people with the tools and confidence to speak up on the issues that matter to them and their communities; andconsider a range of rewarding careers in politics and policymaking.

Additional information

Our VisionA future where young people, from all backgrounds, engage with politics and go on to become active citizens.A future where our leaders are representative of the UK's population, with proportionate representation from all segments of the population.A future where there is space for all voices to be heard and debated with compassion and respect.Our ValuesBe curious: Ask why, challenge the status quoBe open-minded: Respect the views of others, even if you do not share their perspectiveBe evidence-led: Seek multiple sources of information that both support and challenge your own viewsOur MissionEngage people with politics by showing them how they can take action on the issues that matter most to them and their communities.Educate people on the political system to increase political literacy.Empower people to speak up and have an impact.



Directors

The directors shown below have held office during the whole of the period from
1 April 2022 to 31 March 2023

Cassandra Little HOWE
Aroona SHAUKAT
Peter ABBOTT
Rebecca DEEGAN


The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 April 2022 to 1 January 2023

Beverley Jane JOSHUA


The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 April 2022 to 2 September 2022

Faye Katherine ALESSANDRELLO


The director shown below has held office during the period of
1 January 2023 to 31 March 2023

Eric Wayne HAMPEL


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
31 October 2023

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Rebecca DEEGAN
Status: Director

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Profit And Loss Account

for the Period Ended 31 March 2023

2023 2022


£

£
Turnover: 72,487 40,865
Gross profit(or loss): 72,487 40,865
Administrative expenses: ( 55,656 ) ( 41,087 )
Operating profit(or loss): 16,831 (222)
Profit(or loss) before tax: 16,831 (222)
Profit(or loss) for the financial year: 16,831 (222)

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Balance sheet

As at 31 March 2023

Notes 2023 2022


£

£
Current assets
Debtors: 3 131 1,250
Cash at bank and in hand: 45,044 12,473
Total current assets: 45,175 13,723
Prepayments and accrued income: 447
Net current assets (liabilities): 45,622 13,723
Total assets less current liabilities: 45,622 13,723
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year: 4 ( 826 ) ( 1,279 )
Accruals and deferred income: ( 26,131 ) ( 10,610 )
Total net assets (liabilities): 18,665 1,834
Members' funds
Profit and loss account: 18,665 1,834
Total members' funds: 18,665 1,834

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Balance sheet statements

For the year ending 31 March 2023 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 31 October 2023
and signed on behalf of the board by:

Name: Rebecca DEEGAN
Status: Director

The notes form part of these financial statements

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2023

  • 1. Accounting policies

    Basis of measurement and preparation

    These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Financial Reporting Standard 101

    Turnover policy

    Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable, excluding discounts, rebates, value added tax and other sales taxes. Turnover from the sale of goods is recognised when goods have been delivered to customers such that risks and rewards of ownership have transferred to them. Turnover from the rendering of services is recognised by reference to the stage of completion of the contract. The stage of completion of a contract is measured by comparing the costs incurred for work performed to date to the total estimated contract costs.

    Tangible fixed assets depreciation policy

    Tangible assets are included at cost less depreciation and impairment. Depreciation has been provided at the following rates in order to write off the assets over their estimated useful lives:

    Intangible fixed assets amortisation policy

    Intangible fixed assets (including purchased goodwill and patents) are included at cost less accumulated amortisation.

    Other accounting policies

    The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention as modified by the revaluation of certain fixed assets.The accounts are presented in £ sterling.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2023

  • 2. Employees

    2023 2022
    Average number of employees during the period 8 6

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2023

3. Debtors

2023 2022
£ £
Trade debtors 131 1,250
Prepayments and accrued income 0
Total 131 1,250

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Period Ended 31 March 2023

4. Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year note

2023 2022
£ £
Other creditors 826 1,279
Total 826 1,279

COMMUNITY INTEREST ANNUAL REPORT

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Company Number: 12371546 (England and Wales)

Year Ending: 31 March 2023

Company activities and impact

In the space provided below, please insert a general account of the company’s activities in the financial year to which the report relates, including a description of how they have benefited the community. We launched a training and internship scheme with support from The Walcot Foundation and a number of corporate organisations. We delivered two weeks of training about careers in policy and public affairs, and sessions designed to help them with their CV and cover letter. 17 young people from low-income households took part and 8 of them were offered internships by our corporate partners and 5 of them are now in permanent employment in the sector.We also ran our mentoring scheme for the second year. This year 84 young people received 9 months of 1:1 mentoring from 84 public affairs professionals. To date 6 of the mentees have secured employment in the sector.We have delivered sessions on social action for all three waves of the National Citizens Service UK Year of Service. The sessions have supported 120 young people with skills to thrive in their placements and beyond.We collaborated with a number of organisations to deliver the first Young Green Britain Challenge on behalf of the Green Britain Foundation. The project supports students aged 11-14 to deliver climate action projects in their community. This year we worked with over 2,700 young people.Continued our efforts to get young people registered to vote with funding from the Joseph Rowntree Reform Trust. We have employed 12 young people to run voter registration drives in their FE institute. The combined student population of these sixth forms and colleges is around 30,000.Received funding from the Joseph Rowntree Charitable Trust to work with the think tank 89 Initiative to conduct a feasibility study on the merits of developing a benchmark for measuring political literacy. The purpose of the measure would be to identify those with the least political literacy and allow for targeted interventions; and advocate for and measure progress towards being a politically literate society.Other highlights include:We delivered our flagship programme ‘Putting Politics into Action’ with 2 schools, 3 sixth forms, 2 youth groups reaching 631 students.We worked with our first primary school to deliver ‘Park life’. A project that led to them redesigning their local park, for all members of their community, and pitching it to their Council - approximately 90 children took part in the project.9 careers events reaching approximately 312 young people and hosted a week of work experience for 8 Year 10 studentsWe also hosted 9 meetings between MPs and Councillors and approximately 489 young peopleWorked with a range of organisations to deliver 7 paid internships in the public affairs sectorSupported Lambeth Council’s consultation with young people to develop their plans to become a Child-Friendly boroughSpoke on panels about youth engagement at both the Labour and Conservative Party ConferencesAmbassador successes:One of our youth ambassadors was recognised by her university (LSE) for her contribution to IHAV’s campaign to tackle racism in education and another was listed in MHP’s 30 under 30 due to her campaigning on the rights of care leaversHosted an event with disability campaigner Rosemary Frazer.Lobbied John McNally MP to initiate an Early Day Motion and raise a number of Parliamentary Questions on fast fashion.Launched a report on eradicating racism in schools that was referenced by Janet Deby MP during her opening remarks during a Parliamentary debate.

Consultation with stakeholders

IHAV’s Operations Sub-committee, Advisory Board, and Directors have approved this report and the KPIs for the next reporting period and are regularly consulted about IHAV’s strategy and operations.IHAV collates feedback from all participants of its programs through surveys. These are constantly analysed and our programmess are adjusted accordingly.IHAV also runs regular focus groups with its Youth Ambassadors. Their feedback shapes our engagement with them and determines which activities IHAV supports.

Directors' remuneration

Full details are provided in the accounts

Transfer of assets

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration

This report was approved by the board of directors on
31 October 2023

And signed on behalf of the board by:
Name: Rebecca DEEGAN
Status: Director