The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 August 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).
The Edmonton Community Partnership (ECP) is a charitable company set up by a group of Headteachers and members of the local community to provide valuable enrichment opportunities, predominantly outside of the curriculum, for young people and their families in Edmonton in order to raise aspirations and improve outcomes for those most in need. The organisation has been set up in this way, as its purposes are charitable and mainly centred on advancing the health, education, safety and wellbeing of families in deprived communities.
ECP provides a service to schools which includes income generation for enrichment activities, project management and network management/administration to facilitate collaborative working.
Our Mission
The organisation's overarching purpose is to "raise aspirations, outcomes and standards for children and their families within deprived communities".
More specifically the company's objects, as outlined in the Articles of Association, are as follows:
1) to advance in life and relieve the needs of young people in the United Kingdom by:
a) providing advice and assistance and organizing programmes of physical and other activities that develop their skills, capacities and capabilities to enable them to participate in society as independent, mature and responsible individuals.
b) providing advice and assistance and organising activities that enhance their health, safety and well-being;
c) providing information about other organisations which provide activities, services, and facilities and which are established for the relief of need of young people and their parents and carers; and
d) providing recreational and leisure time activities in the interests of social welfare, designed to improve their conditions of life.
(2) to advance the education of children, young people and their families and carers for the public benefit in the United Kingdom in particular but not exclusively by:
a) promoting co-operation and collaboration between schools and other educational bodies and the wider community in which the schools operate;
b) the provision of services, facilities and activities to develop the capacity and skills of parents and carers of children and young people to enable them to engage more with the education of, and to identify and help meet the needs of, the children and young people in their care;
c) the provision of training to individuals involved in the education and pastoral care of children and young people in order to equip them with the skills required to deliver such education and to support the social and emotional wellbeing of the children and young people in their care.
(3) promoting the efficiency and effectiveness of schools and other educational bodies which have charitable purposes and the effective use of the resources of schools and other educational bodies for the charitable purpose of the advancement of education for the public benefit, by providing services for schools and other educational bodies to promote good practice and enhance and improve their procurement activities; and
(4) advancing any other purpose for the benefit of the public that is charitable according to the laws of England & Wales.
NB: Edmonton is an area in which many people live in deprivation, with new immigrants struggling with social isolation, child poverty rates of 53% (well above the national average of 21%), and issues around youth violence. This means there are many who need extra support to gain access to available opportunities.
Chair of the Trustees Opening Comments
As a charitable organisation, we are deeply committed to raising aspirations and securing improved outcomes for our children. Our work creates opportunities and offers choices for children and young people, allowing them to experience success and feel valued. Over the past year, ECP has navigated uncharted waters — responding to evolving needs, unexpected demand, and making rapid decisions. We successfully accessed newly released funding, all while maintaining a sense of urgency and focus.
We are proud to share that the delivery of our strategic framework, “ECP Resolute Towards 2026: A Social Change Strategic Plan,” has been a clear success. As this plan draws to a close in April 2026, we are already looking ahead — building on the achievements and lessons from our recent Heads’ review of ECP to shape a refreshed vision that will guide us through to 2028, rooted in the work we began in 2023.
The team has met every aim set out in the plan and delivered on all funding commitments. Yet our ambition remains strong. We see a real need to deepen our Employability strand, beginning with our secondary schools and post-16 partners, to better support school leavers in their next steps. Alongside this, we aim to further strengthen our Early Years and SEND provision — ensuring every child and young person in our community is supported from the very start.
Achievements and Performance
Special thanks and recognition go to the charities' professional and administrative staff who provided us with excellent support in all our business activity areas.
This year we can report we had an increase in our income due to the success of gaining more grants/contracts based on Targets set by the CEO.
Chief Executive Officer statement
The past year has been one of real growth, resilience, and renewed purpose for the Edmonton Community Partnership (ECP). It has shown once again what can be achieved when schools, families, and communities unite around a shared belief — that every child, regardless of background, deserves opportunity, stability, and the chance to thrive.
ECP continues to operate in some of the most disadvantaged wards in Enfield, where child poverty exceeds 40% and schools face daily challenges linked to inequality, housing insecurity, and community safety. Yet within these same areas, we see extraordinary strength, creativity, and ambition. Our job is to unlock that potential — and this year, we did so at scale.
Over the last twelve months, ECP has supported more than 5,000 children and young people and 1,200 families through programmes that blend education, wellbeing, and community empowerment. Our flagship initiatives — Dream Believe Succeed, #Whatif?, Stronger Edmonton, Health Heroes Unite, and DANE (Digital Access and Inclusion) — have all delivered measurable outcomes, from improved literacy and confidence to greater digital access, mental health awareness, and family resilience. Through collaboration with over 20 schools, the NHS Integrated Care Board, and Enfield Council, we’ve embedded new ways of working that join up education, health, and social inclusion. These relationships have secured over £800,000 in direct investment, ensuring our programmes remain sustainable and impactful.
Internally, we’ve strengthened governance, introduced a new performance framework for staff, and expanded our leadership team — now 75% drawn from diverse, working-class, and migrant backgrounds. This lived experience remains one of ECP’s greatest assets, grounding our strategy in authenticity and empathy.
As we look ahead to 2026–27 we are entering a new phase shaped by our renewed Purpose and Mission:
To improve the life chances of pupils and their families within our network of schools.
We will achieve this through our four pillars — Enrichment, Wrap-Around Care, Inclusion (intervention & prevention inc. SEND), and Our Families.
Our priorities for the coming year include:
- Expanding early years and post-16 support, ensuring continuity from childhood into adulthood.
- Launching Digital and Advice Hubs in schools to tackle digital poverty and build confidence.
- Strengthening parent engagement through ESOL, health, and wellbeing workshops.
- Supporting schools to become true community anchors — safe, inclusive places for learning and belonging.
The story of this year is one of transformation led from within. Every achievement has been built on the trust of our schools, the energy of our partners, and the belief of our community.
To our trustees, funders, staff, and volunteers — thank you. You’ve turned shared purpose into measurable change. Together, we are shaping a future where equity is not an ambition, but a standard.
Trevor Blackman
Chief Executive Officer
Edmonton Community Partnership