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. During the financial year ended 31 July 2026, London Skills Centre CIC continued to pursue its community purpose of improving access to education, skills development and employment opportunities, particularly for disadvantaged individuals and those experiencing barriers to learning and progression. During the year, the company continued its service provision to Axis Educational Trust, providing educational, training and organisational support which contributed to the delivery and development of programmes for children, young people and families. This partnership re-mained an important part of the CIC's activities and enabled the organisation to use its staff expertise and educational capacity while maintaining its wider community objectives. The availability of external funding for stand-alone community training programmes remained limited during the year. As a result, the company was not able to organise community courses and training sessions on the same consistent basis as originally intended. Rather than discon-tinue community provision, London Skills Centre CIC adopted a more flexible and accessible approach. The company continued to make available a safe and supportive learning space where disad-vantaged individuals could access guidance, educational support and opportunities to im-prove essential skills. Flexible drop-in sessions were organised to support people who re-quired assistance with digital literacy and English language skills. Digital support focused on improving beneficiaries' confidence in using computers, digital de-vices and online services. Where appropriate, individuals were assisted with practical tasks such as accessing information online, using email, completing online forms, preparing docu-ments and developing the basic digital skills increasingly required for education, employment and everyday life. Language support was provided particularly to individuals who lacked confidence in written or spoken English. The informal and accessible nature of the sessions enabled beneficiaries to seek help with everyday communication, understanding written information, completing forms and improving their confidence in using English in education, employment and community set-tings. The organisation also provided informal guidance and signposting to individuals seeking edu-cational, training or employment opportunities. Staff were able to identify individual needs dur-ing drop-in sessions and provide appropriate information, practical assistance or signposting to other relevant services where necessary. This flexible model was particularly valuable for people who may not have been ready or able to participate in a formal training programme. By maintaining an approachable environment without unnecessary barriers to participation, the CIC continued to support digital inclusion, language development, confidence and greater independence amongst members of the com-munity. Although financial limitations affected the scale and frequency of direct community training during the year, London Skills Centre CIC remained committed to ensuring that its available resources were used for community benefit. The company will continue to explore partner-ships, service contracts, grants and other sustainable income opportunities that can enable it to expand structured training and community learning activities in future years.

The company's stakeholders during the year included learners and community members ac-cessing its services, disadvantaged individuals requiring educational or digital support, young people and families, staff and volunteers, Axis Educational Trust, partner organisations and other community stakeholders. Consultation took place through regular discussions with beneficiaries attending drop-in ses-sions, informal feedback, one-to-one conversations, staff and management meetings, and on-going communication with partner organisations. The company's continuing relationship with Axis Educational Trust also provided regular op-portunities to identify emerging educational and skills needs and to consider how London Skills Centre CIC's experience and resources could contribute to meeting these needs. Feedback from community members indicated that there remained a need for accessible and flexible support, particularly in relation to digital literacy, English language confidence, access-ing online services, education and employment-related tasks. It was also recognised that some individuals were more comfortable accessing support on an informal or drop-in basis rather than committing immediately to a structured course. In response, the company maintained a flexible drop-in approach and a safe learning environ-ment where individuals could receive support according to their particular needs. Staff adapted the level and type of assistance provided according to the individual's existing skills, confidence and circumstances. Financial capacity and the availability of external funding were also considered when planning activities. Rather than committing to regular programmes without sufficient resources to sus-tain them, the directors focused on maintaining essential community support, partnership de-livery and flexible provision while continuing to explore opportunities for future funding. Stakeholder feedback and experience during the year will continue to inform the development of future programmes. The company intends to build on its strengths in digital skills, language support, employability, education and community learning as additional resources and part-nership opportunities become available.

Directors' salaries of £24,568 were recorded for the year ended 31 July 2026 and are dis-closed within Staff Costs in the company's accounts. There were no other transactions or arrangements in connection with the remuneration of di-rectors, or compensation for a director's loss of office, which require to be disclosed.

No transfer of assets other than for full consideration