BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 BCCS Registered Charity Number: 1000661 BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CONTENTS Page Report of the Trustees 1-32 Reference and Administrative Information 33 Auditors, Report 34-36 Statement of Financial Activities 37 Balance Sheet 38 Statement of Cash Flows 39 Notes to the Account5 40-52 BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The trustees are pleased to present their annual Report of the Trustees together with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31st March 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP 20191 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102). ObJectSves and Actlvltle5 When 8rentwood Catholic Children's Society (BCCS) was established by the Diocese of Brentwood the primary aim was protecting and improving the quality of life of vulnerable children and young people throughout Essex and the five East London Boroughs of Barking & Dagenham, Haverin8, Newham, Redbridge and Waltham Forest. Today BCCS fulflls thls objective by worklng In partnershlp wlth over 100 schools in Essex and East London. These schools benefit from having a dedicated BCCS worker who delivers vital mental health services in the school setting. Our workers are fully qualified and experienced mental health professionals who conduct thorough assessments and provide expert advice and support to both school staff, parents/carers and families. We now have several arms to the servlce and our provislon Is, therefore, entirely holistic. Our provlsion has expanded a8ain this year, to include: Service Level Agreement provlslon (dedicated BCCS worker attached to a school providing weekly sessions) Multi-academy Trust Service Level Agreements, which we continue to work on generatin& which enable us to support Trust SLT and staff with supervision, and consultation Staff therapy and wellbeing check-lns Consultation: including behaviour management and immediate bereavement support to schools and families Training Child and Family Counselling Service (CFCSI Emergency response to crisis situations such as bereavement in a school setting The working mission of BCCS has always been, and remains: To provide a caring, professional response to the child and family in need, irrespective of race or religion To uphold the rights of the child and to ensure the protection and welfare of the child is paramount. BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The team Our team hasn't noticeably expanded since our last report but we have sought to consolidate the team we have so that we're confident we are usin8 everyone's expertise, i.e. for consultation, workshops, staff supervision etc. Consultation is a model which we have experienced growth in over the past year, Our recent appraisal process, together with the approval of our five-year strategy which included identifying areas of strength within the team, enabled us to identifythe strengths and aspirations within the team In terms of people undertaking some of the specialist work we offer. We continue to recruit staff in line with the NSPCC Safer Recruitment training we undertook, and as such, our recruitment process Is thorough and consistent for each applicant. Once we have recruited a therapist and they are ready to work, we offer a comprehenslve face-to-face induction. Our induction process introduces new starters to vltal parts of their day-to-day role, such as: The BCCS ethos The various ways in which we work in schools and why Our expectation around school/family/client liaison and why it is so important that we are available, approachable and professional Our assessment model Record keeping CRM training An introduction to our Safeguardlng processes and procedures The team now consists of: 19 counsellors 7 play therapists 2 art psychotheraplsts 7 Child and Adolescent theraplsts 3 social workers (one of whom is training to be a PT) 3 trainee Child and Adolescent Psychotherapists who have been undertaking placements at our secondary schools We are proud to say our retention rate is high, and we attribute this to the dedication of our team, their commitment to client work, and the support and care we provide. We strive to support the team daily• and this takes place in various forms: re8ular interactions with Head of School Services and Safeguarding Leads, clinical supervision, group and peer supervision. BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Achievements and Performance BCCS practitioners are aware of the importance of having good working relationships with school staff to ensure we can work holistically. They are closely supported by our Head of School Services and our Director to ensure a good dialogue is always maintained. We work tirelessly in collaboration with school staff and seek to inform and upskill them in relation to the pupils in their care. We receive consistently good feedback and staff feel they benefit from the support of the BCCS team. Our working model is to be responslve to meeting the increasingly complex needs of children who are experiencin8 issue5 Wlth their emotional wellbeln8. We continue to be responsive in many different ways: Responding to a school who are concerned about a child, whether that be their wellbeing or safety Responding to another professional who has concerns, whether immediate or ones which need support, Responding to a school where a member of staff has been identified as needing additional support, l.e. therapy Responding to a school or famlly where a sudden bereavement or crlsis has occurred Meetin8 a parent at short notice to speak with them about concerns for their child We provide a lot of consultation, often immediate, to schools and other services, to give context to a child or young person's concernin8 presentation. We also liaise quickly with parents who have expressed worry or concern so that they do not feel alone or helpless. Therapy A child or young person's issues can present in various forms, and it is the expertise of the team which allows us to understand what is being conveyed. BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Primary In primary schools our work tends to be more joined up. We have easler access to parents/carers, as well as staff, who tend to know the families well. We engage in a lot of attachment-focussed work in our primary school setting, as well as consultation. Secondary schools Our secondary schools tend to need the most holistic interventions. Adolescents present with Increasingly complex issues so we need our most experienced therapists workin8 in thls environment. We have continued to review and expand our work in secondary schools given the increaslng complexity and numbers of pupils referred. We have offered more process group work this year than before. And we have offered targeted forms of support such as Misogyny process 8roups to male pupils. Process groups are a less intensive therapeutic intervention than I:1 therapy. All process groups will have an identified theme, such as self-harm, parental mental health, exam worries etc, We will always work with the school to identify the relevant themes. Process groups wlll work wlth up to 8 students at once, weekly, for a perlod of slx weeks. The group will focus on the issue determined, with the intention that sharing will normalise, validate and allow discussion around emotions. A therapist facilitates and it is a good way to work with less intensive issues. This model has grown and developed over the past year and the team have adapted to it and 8rown In confidence in delivering this form of support. We continue to work hard to ensure our support is relevant and responsive to the needs of our schools/pupils. Referral crlterla Last year we amended our referral criteria to offer more reasons for referral. We Increased referral criteria from 9 criteria, to 20 criteria. Doing this meant that we could report more accurately on the work we are engaged in and ensure we recruit the right therapists, with the right training, to support the kind of work we're doing. You wlll see our reporting is more detailed, and therefore accurate, this year. BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Case work We are currently supporting 761 children and young people in schools. During the period 1st April 2024 to 31st March 2025, we opened 706 cases/new referrals: Cases opened for the period 1st April 2024- 31st March 2025 Slbling issues and abuse Self.e5teem issues Depresslon 14% Sulcldal Ideatlon and Intent Stress Self-harm Peer relationshlp dlfflcultles i Dlvorce and separatlon 11% Peer abuse Emotlonal-based school avoidante Chronic condltlons Chlld Protectlon 2% Eatlng dlsorder 0.5% ome dysfunctlon Bereavement ody dysmor 0.5% OCD 0.5% Identity confuslon 0.5% Anxlety 37% Sulcldal Ideatlon and Intent Stress Sibling Issues and abuse Self-harm Self-esteem Issues Peer relationshlp difflcultles Child Protectlon Peer abuse Chronlc condltlons Bereavement Anxlety Body dysmorphla Home dysfunctlon Dlvorce and separatlon ,OCD Identlty confusion Emotlonal-based school avoldance Eatlng dlsorder Depresslon As well as directly supporting 761 children and young people, we also offer support and guidance to school staff and parents/carers, because our support is rarely ever stand-alone. BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Please see below for a comparison in our caseload for the last four years showing a consistent increase in the number of cases we open every year from 2020-2025. Comparison of cases opened from 2020 to 2025 800 706 700 675 607 623 600 j 400 407 300 200 loo 2020 to 2021 2021 to 2022 2022 to 2023 2023 to 2024 2024 to 2025 Year: 2020. 2025 This year, we provided 13,713 sesslons to children and youn8 people compared to 14,174 of sesslons previous year. Whilst It may appear that the sessions we have provided Is lower than last year, we are workin8 harder and seeing more students. The way we capture process group work data is different, so we will see between 8-10 students per group, for a six-week period but it will be captured as one session offered when it is essentially 8 individual sessions offered. We will continue to work to strengthen our data capturing in this regard. Process 8roup work We have provided more process group work than ever before. Please see below a summary of these interventions. We have supported 166 students in our delivery of process group work. Process group work is a robust early-intervention for young people. It is often their first exposure to anything therapeutic, and the group element of it allows young people to comfortably choose whether to take part, or to simply absorb. The group element allows our team to work to validate and normalise things that young people are feeling and experiencin8. We have made a conscious effort to work with our secondary schools particularly to Strive to access more pupils by offering this targeted group work. It 15 proving a welcome and effective intervention and we're pleased to be offering it. It is also broadening the team's delivery experience, which is always healthy. BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Targetted process group work 1st April 2024- 31st March 2025 In85 23% Friendshlps 46% MIso8yny Confidence and anxlety Reslllence and anxlety Reslllence and anxlety Confldence and anxlety 15% Frlendships SEND.. slbllngs BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Complexity The team are holding complex cases and engaging in complex work across the board and are committed, passionate and skilled in what they do. This feedback (below) only Serves to highlight the esteem in which our therapists are held: From a head teacher whose school Is heavlly Involved wlth all elements of our hollstlc care: This year, has been a really challenging one for our school as we hod a child who was very, very complex. As well os trying to support the child via direct counselling, the theropist also supported the staff team and helped us to develop some strotegies as a team which we could implement. These were invaluable, and, os o consequence, we managed to get the child back into school after four months of being away. Other children have also been supported directly by the therapist she has formed positive relationships with them and theirfamilies and helped support them through tough tlmes, which, for one 9 year old, Included their Dad's suicide, On another level, the therapist has provided the most amazing cllnicol supervlslon for me, as Headteacher, and has provided valuable insight and also co17ched me through difficult scenarios. General feedback: Supervlslon: Non-judgmental listenlng.. Having someone external to my day-to-day role really helps me voice frustrations wlthoutfear of judgment, Space for emotional release.. It's a rare chonce to be vulnerable and acknowledge the emotional weight of the job. Reframing & grounding.. The supervisor helps me reframe dlfficult situations and reminds me of boundaries and self-care. Validation.. I've felt genuinely heard, which reducesfeelings of isolation in hondling tough sltuations. Impact on performance.. I've noticed I return to workfeeling cleorer, calmer, and better equipped to support student5 ond colleagues. CounsellSng skllls group: It exceeded my expectations. Ifeel I have so mony more tools to deal with difficulties in school, as well os the confidence. From a pupll: Just wanted you to know that I hope youfeel better 500n, ond thot l appreciate all the help you gave me throughout My life in school. You helped me understand what it'5 like to overcome insecurity, depression and been the only person I knew that I could trust with anything. Thank you so much for everything. BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 From a school about their theraplst: The theropist has played an incredibly important role in creating o sofe spacefor children to open up about theirfeelings ond worries. Her calm and patient personality makes 15 easyfor them to talk to her, ond they genuinely appreciate the non-judgemental approach she takes. It's heartening to see how children are drawn to her, they love having a chat with the therapist because theyfeel heard ond valued. It's this connection that makes a significont difference in their lives. Moreover, the therapist provldes regular updotes to both parents and teachers, ensuring that everyone is on the same page regarding each chlld's progress. This not onlyfosters o sense of community but also reossures parents who may be concerned about their chlldren's well-being. Her obility to handle tricky conversations with grace is commendable, and it establishes o strong partnership with famllies, which is instrumental In our collective success. Slnce the therapist hos been conductlng her counselling sessions, we have wltnessed noticeable Improvements In the children's behovlour ond soclal interactions. Her dedlcation and hard work do not go unnoticed, and it's clear that she has a genuine passlon for supportlng our most challenging pupils. The therapist is a true testoment to the positive impoct that can be made when wefocus on the needs of our vulnerable children. Feedback on theraplst: What con I say- the woman is a star I The therapist hasfitted into our school setup beautifully ondfeels Ilke a member of staff. Her relationship with the pupils is gentle, and quletlyo immense. She clearly cares about them and holds their emotional thoughts andfeelings so very well. I personally love the way she adapts the toys available, or maybe the way the support happens dependlng on the child she is meetlng. We hove hod pupils making up dance routines, making up poems, going for a walk, all sorts - it is how we work as a school, ond another reason the therapistfits into our schooljigsaw. The pupils all enjoy spending time with her and. I believe, they oppreciote that the sessions ore handled discretely. We have had pupils say they will tell the theropist about something next tlme they see her, we have watched pupils with shoulders all hunched up, then relax and smile as they go to the session and each pupil referred appears calmer and/or more relaxed having had this connection. BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Safeguarding A large part of our day-to-day role is supporting the team with safeguarding concerns. This is often a time intensive process, and one which we are fully invested in as we want to do all we can to ensure the physical and emotional wellbeing of vulnerable children and young people. Recordlng concerns We record all safeguarding concerns with the sole intention that all concerns are continually monitored, actioned and revisited. When we are advlsed of a safeguarding concern, we check it has been recorded on our CRM and make an additional log to show a trail of communication. Our CRM manager has taken over responsibility for checking safeguarding records when she completes CRM audits. A lead point of contact for reporting safeguarding concerns Is communicated to the team on a daily basis, so that it is clear who is responsible that day for any safeguarding concerns. We continue to provide a range of support forums for staff. We distribute regular updates to staff about safeguarding i.e. new procedures or useful tools. In line with statutory guidance and legislation IDfe Keeping Children Safe In Education updated annually in September and Southend, Essex and Thurrock SET procedures). Statlstlcs Currently we have 84 children and young people recorded on our system who have a "red flag": the process whereby we identlfy/record any safeguarding concerns about a child. The red flag system alerts every worker who accesses the case records that there are/have been safeguarding concerns. It also ensures we keep records for appropriate periods of time. During the year we recorded 139 individual concerns raised by the team. That, as an average, is 46 concerns reported per term. You will see that suicidal ideation or Intent In young people remains one of the biggest risks we're managing as a servlce now. 10- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Safeguarding concerns for the period 1st April 24- 31st March 25 Yp mental health concern Inapproprlate parent conta¢t Parental Icpi separatlo Sexuallsed behavlour dlsplayed Child on chlld abuse 1% Emoti nal abuse Parental capaclty concerns hyslcal abus 19% Domestlc Vlolence Eatlng dlsorder Neglect 5% Slbllng abuse Parental Mental health concerns Peer abuse_ Inapproprlate onllne content If harm, 8%. Sulcldal Ideatlon or Intent 18% Parental Drug and Alcohol abuse Physlcal abuse Self hami Neglect Sulcldal Ideatlon or Intent Parental Mental health concerns Parental Drug and Alcohol abuse Peer abuse Inapproprlate onllne content Domestlc Vlolence Slbllng abuse Eatlng dlsorder Parental capaclty concerns Sexuallsed behaviour displayed Parental separatlon Chlld on chlld abuse Inapproprlate parent contact (CPI YP mental health concern Emotlonal abuse BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Tralnlng programme April 2024- March 2025 Our training programme continues to meet the needs of children, their families and the school staff who support them. We have begun working with Multi Academy Trusts (MATS), and are working to secure more Trust-wide support for staff. We have also devised and delivered (and have just secured a second year) a year-long delivery of workshops to parents and carers in one of our schools. It is our intention to seek to roll thls out into more schools. We have been working hard in relation to supportlng boys, and parents, In relatlon to the very current issue of mi508yny. We secured funding to deliver a series of process groups, and had done so with the Intention of supporting boys to access therapy. The groups have been wholly posltlvely recelved and we will be continuln8 to deliver. The same goes for supportin8 Staff wlth our Introduction to counselllng skllls workshops. We have delivered this workshop to two cohorts of school staff and we're keen to build on this. For the above mentioned period, our team delivered a total of 44 workshops. We have also delivered consultations, to schools within MATS and will continue to work to secure more MATS so that we can continue to provide this valuable intervention. Going forward, we will be continulng to deliver our SEND workshops to children and their parents respectively; deliver more groups to male students regarding Misogyny; seek to deliver more year- long series to primary schools; look to Introduce webinars to our training provislon; and seek to secure more Trust SLAS whlch incorporate training and staff support/supervision. 12- BRENTWOOO CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Tralnlng staff at BCCS We are very fortunate to have been able to utilise our training team who have brought a wealth of expertise and a broad knowledge base that has enabled us to reach our audience within crucial areas. The team have been busy with their training hats on: providing supervision, consultation, workshops, process groups and training. I feel confident in the team, and their wealth of experience. Actlvlty Year long training programme to primary school to include: Understanding your child's anxiety: how to promote resilience Tune into your pre-teen Understandln8 your child's self- harm Supporting your child's transitions Understanding Autism External supervision Delivery (number of schools) I primary school (second year purchased) At schools, to include: 4 Secondary schools l Multi Academy Trust16 schools) 3 Primary schools 5 x deliveries in primary Parenting support groups Process groups: Mi508yny Boys in primary and secondary Anxiety presentation to parents 9 secondary schools 2 primary schools 6 x primary schools Understandin8 anxiety to children 3 x deliveries Exam stress workshops 3 x secondary schools Counselling skills I x delivery to primary & secondary school staff Understandin8 anger workshop 4 x deliveries Transition (parent presentation) Ix primary school Resilience (parent presentation) 2 x primary school 13 BRENTWOOD CATHOUC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Future plans We worked to identify goals within our five-year strategy in regard to school provision and training. As such, we will be focussing on: Consolidating all that we are doing well, and fostering the relationships we have in our current schools Identifying a a serie5 of new pro8rammes, longer running in duration, with a view to upskillin8 school staff and parents Devising and delivering Webinars so that schools can access (purchase) them via our website and make available to all school staff (and parents). To look to broaden our delivery of services to more schools To look to broaden our delivery in current schools and increase number of children/young people who would benefit, e.g. Increase participatlon in process group work To look to procure more Multl Academy Trust work, such as new SLA'S, new pro8rammes for staff support and progression, and more focussed work within certaln MATS around common themes, such as SEMH, SENDI 8roup and parental work. 14- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Child and Famll Counsellin Service CFCS CFCS is the privately funded branch of our service. based at our centre in Billericay. It operates independently from our 5chool-based seniices. Therapy at CFCS is privately funded by parents, carers, schools, and other professionals for children and young people. We carry out a full assessment with both parents and young people to ensure we understand and meet each client's individual needs. While we primarily offer one-to-one support for the child or young person, we also provide a range of therapeutic approaches, including parental therapy, dyadic (parent-child) therapv, adoption-specific therapy (delivered by a specially trained therapist>, and sibling therapy. CFCS has continued to grow thanks to our dedicated team of theraplsts and the incredible work they do. Last year, we had six part-tirne therapists; this year we have 11 part-time, plus a new student. Our team includes both child and adolescent therapists and play therapists. All are highly expertenced and support children and voung people with complex mental health needs. We always offer one student placement, giving a student the opportunity to complete their placement hours and learn from our team. Many of our previous students have gone on to take paid employment with us after completing their placements. We have also started offering student-led sessions at a reduced rate, making therapy more accessible for families who might othenmise struggle to afford it. Actlve Cllents Our target for active clients this year was 50, which we have met. In March 2025, we reached 59 active clients the highest number to date. In comparison, we had 31 active clients in both June 2023 and March 2024. This number fluctuates monthly due to school holidays, referral rates, and staffing. We recently experienced a drop in available sessions due to a therapist leaving in June, but we are already in the process of recruiting a new therapist to meet increasing demand. See table below for figures. 2024-25 2023-24 EOY 24.251 CFCS | LSve C•8e8 EOY 2>241 CFCS l Lfve Cas Jo Zts24 *0202J M•y202J 2024 2024 2024 S¢prwrt412024 Oct¢t•t 2Vi4 Octob•r202) c*cM*•i 2WL4 2025 FI￿u￿ zoz5 Mw¢h 2025 15 BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Age Range: We support children and youn8 people a8ed 4 to 18. For those with SEND, we extend support up to age 25, in line with the SEN Code of Practice. Feedback from parents and carers indicates that adult serlices often do not meet the specific needs of young people with SEND. This year, we have supported a higher numberof 9, 10, 11 and 12-year-olds, whlch may be linked to key school transition periods in Years 6 and 7. The table below shows a breakdown of clients by age, helping us better understand the level of need across different age groups. We have also recently started offering more online support, particularly for young people preparin8 for their GCSES, who may find it difficult to attend sessions at the centre. EOY 24-26 I CFCS I All C•••0 by ag• 10 IJ 14 15 ChlkS COY 23 241 CFCS l C4sos by8g 1• Therapy Ses5ion5: Our goal was to deliver 50 weekly sessions this year. We're providing 56, with 3 slots currently available. In March 2025, we delivered 213 sessions, a significant increase from 88 in March 2024. Session trends are consistent year-on-year.. June, October, November, and March are the busiest, while April, September, and December see fewer sessions due to holiday5 and term starts. We close in August unless therapists opt to continue. These patterns help with budgeting and planning for demand fluctuations throughout the academic year. 16- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 EOY 24-251 CFCS | Sg88lons by month Ft•ctyd Count ISL) 2UO 240 Apiu 2024 May 2024 Jun• 20?4 Juty 2024 August 2024 S•pt•mD•r 2024 Ociob•r 2024 Nov•moOT 2024 O•e•mb•r 2014 J•nuary 2025 F•bruary 2025 IAw¢h 2025 I OY 73 ?41 crcs I Sossions l By MonUI 10 ILbJ 114y 2023 2Q?J 7fr23 hAhJffil?Q2.Tr O(Icth20?J 14)¥th1*1202J Iki(¥nhii202J JaNJ4ry?0?4 l e￿vary20?4 Atsr(h2024 Three-year Growth in Sessions: EOY24.25 I CFCS I EOY2>24 ICFCSI S•ukY EOY?J.?4lel¢SlSwh¥ eoY22.231CFCS I S• 1,305 879 341 17 BRENTWOOO CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Reasons for referral: Since last year, we've expanded the list of 'reasons for referral, in Salesforce CRM, giving us better insight into client needs. Between April 2024 and March 2025, we received 80 new CFCS referrals. 23% were for anxiety-the most common reason. 'Otherf second most common (which includes youn8 carers, criminal activity, gender identity, homelessness, addiction and home schooled). Emotional based school avoldance accounted for 7%, up from 2.6% last year. Thls data Is useful as we can ensure we have the right training and expertlse to support the type of referrals we receive. The Increase in school refusers has meant galning a better insight into what schools should be doing and where possible we have worked alon85ide Schools to support the child's re-integration back into school. EOY 24-251 CFCS I Ca8e8 by Rea80n Olher • knxl•ty • B•Yuvwnont • Chronlc Condbllon• • 0•pre￿k￿ • Dlvor¢• & S•pwatlc Emotianal bas•d sch... R•¢tyd Count Hom• dysluncllon • Id•niity la•u•• • OCD• PArnnI￿ 8epgr8iion • P••r abu8• • Peer R•lWlonshlp$ • S•rf-eSi￿ffl • S•lf Ham • sitying IJsu•* o.e. dla... 80 R•f•n•l FCSIC• Vl•w R•port (EOY 2&251 A• of lI￿un-2o2S 16'.18 Red Flag Oata: We flag clients on Sale5force where safeguarding concerns are present (e.g., known to Social Care, or disclosures of domestic violence). This helps ensure files are managed in line with GDPR and alerts us to 5afe8uardin8 risks. This year, 24 CFCS clients were red-flagged up from 3 last year. We've supported 5 Looked After Children ILAC). There's been a noticeable increase in referrals Involving current or historical safeguarding concerns, including domestic abuse. 18 BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Waltlng List: Although we don't track referrals in Salesforce CRM, anecdotal data show5 our waiting list has decreased. Last year, it peaked at 15 client5, primarily for after-school sessions. This year, the average is 5. The introduction of our Wednesday Evening Surgery, offering 8 additional evening slots, has helped manage demand. Six of these are filled, and we are recruiting a new therapist for the remaining two. We're committed to keeping waitin8 times low, especially compared to other providers. Da runnln of CFCS We aim to call parents/carers within a few days of enquiry for an initial consultation lup to 30 minutes). Most families are allocated a therapist within weeks, though availability for specific times/days can cause delays. We now email the referral form ahead of the assessment to streamline the process. This ensures we have all relevant information beforehand. Gaining consent from both parents is generally straightforward, but in some cases particularly where there is parental separation It can be more challenging. Being aware of this in advance gives us time to discuss the situation with the parents and, where possible, contact the parent who has raised concern5. CFCS Hub: We now have a dedicated CFCS office, where theraplsts can access paperwork, collaborate, and share concerns. We are putting systems into place so CFCS can work better for staff and clients, such as a new step- by-step client 8uide and filing system for paperwork. Volunteers: We're fortunate to have four volunteer receptionlsts who warmly welcome clients and often offer a listening ear to parents and carers. The centre could not operate without them, especially during busy periods like Wednesday afternoon and evening. Receptlon and Therapy Rooms: We regularly receive positive feedback from visitors about our warm, welcoming environment. We are very fortunate to have such a lovely centre. This year, we enhanced the reception area with new seating and a play table for clients and siblln8s. Parents and carers also enjoy using the garden during sessions, to relax while their children are in session. 19 BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'5 SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 New child's table in reception area. Our Feedbock Tree is growing with feedback. Flnanclal Growth of CFCS Since moving into our new building and expandlng to four therapy rooms, CFCS has experienced significant financial 8rowth. The table below shows the increase in the income CFCS has generated over the past 3 financial years: 202212023 21,653 202312024 53,535 202412025 70,054 Growth from 22123 to 23124: 147% Growth from 23/24 to 24125: 31% Total growth since April 2022: 224% We work closely with our finance team to ensure that payments are processed, and invoices are regularly sent to schools and professionals. We a150 meet throughout the year to review budgets and monitor income. -20- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Funding: We've been grateful to receive funding that enables us to offer therapy to families who would otherwise not be able to afford it. Essex County Councll donated £5,500 to support families affected by domestic violence. This funded 10 sessions for 10 families. Waitrose (Billerlcay) donated £1,000, which supported a community event-our first Christmos Gathering and partially funded therapy for a child. The Rotary Club provlded funding for 20 sessions for a chlld in kinship care due to neglect. Feedback: We are in the process of developing new feedback forms to ensure we gather as much feedback, positive or negative, as we can - so we can continue to enhance our support. This is recent feedback we have received: * *** lost session today and we Just wanted to thank youfor the support ond advice you have given him. He hos found the Sessions enjoyable ond useful and we have noticed thot it ha5 benefitted him. The work you have done with her ond since I came in, has been needed and given her back confidence and resilience. She even coped so well with being at the 02 with the school this week without usfor such o long doy ond had herfidgets with her to chonnel any nervousness. This is recent feedback from our Feedback Tree: trM(xnV 14 keifj ffty FEThk ¥t> Me I love it here because it helps me calm down To Kelley, thank youfor caring & listening BRENTWOOD CATHOUC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Future Development Plan The CFCS development plan for the next two years focuses on five key areas.. l. Servlce Expanslon - We have already extended our opening hours by adding one evening per week. Our next goal is to increase daytime availability to accommodate more clients and ensure our rooms are being fully utilised. 2. Data Trends and Feedback - We are analysing our data to gain a deeper understanding of how CFCS is used throughout the year and to identify emer8ing trends. To help us better meet client needs, we are also introducing updated feedback forms, which will be distributed during final sessions and made available in our reception area. 3. Marketlns - We are reviewing our marketlng strategies. This includes updating flyers, enhancing our website and social media presence, and developing visual content. We are currently producing videos of the centre to help ease anxiety for new clients prior to their flrst vlslt and to promote the centre in a more vlsual and chlld-friendly way. 4. Fundlng Opportunltles- We aim to secure new funding sources to support more famllles, particularty those who May not otherwise be able to afford therapy. 5. Communlty Engagement - We plan to strengthen connections between famllles and other agencles or local support 8roups. As part of this effort, we are installing a TV screen in our reception area to promote both our services and other local support networks. We already work closely with SNAP in Brentwood and hope to expand these types of partnerships. -22- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Marketlng and Fundraising As we look back on the year, we are truly thankful for the loyalty and consistent support of our community, supporters, and volunteers. Their dedication, pa55ion, and commitment have made such a difference, helping to continue making a real, positive impact on the lives of children, young people, and families. Our fundraising landscape remains significantly influenced by the ongoing economic challenges, such as rising inflation, increased cost of living, and economic uncertainty. These factors have led to tighter household budgets, reduced disposable incomes, and increased competition for charitable giving making 2024125 another challenging year. Our fundraising efforts cover a wide range of activities, including community-driven initiatives supported by volunteers, partnerships with businesses, grant applications to trusts and foundations, as well as organising events and challenge campaigns. This diverse approach allows us to engage different audiences and maximise our impact in securing vital funds for our work. Communlty Engagement: Our fundraising team has contlnued to support individuals organi5ing their own fundraising activities and challenges. Dedicated community volunteers have hosted a variety of events, including a wine tasting evening, craft fair, charity quiz nights, and a lively Caribbean night. Others have taken on personal challenges such as skydiving, abseiling, marathons, and the demandlng National 3 Peaks Challenge climbing the highest peaks in Scotland, England, and Wales within 24 hours, Their efforts exemplify community spirit and commitment, helping us raise vital funds and awareness for our cause. 66361 Supportino Ghiidrnn'8 M8nknl HeoJEh Week In February, our fundraising team organised activities for Children's Mental Health Week, highlighting the importance of mental health in children's growth. We visited local schools to deliver assemblies on the theme 'Know Yourself, Grow Yourself,, and shared resources for teacher5 and parents to support children's feelings. A fun highlight was a poster colouring competition in four schools, encouraging kids to express themselves creatively and learn about mental health. The posters were displayed in shop windows thanks to local traders, helping raise awareness in the community. This initiative was made possible through the support of local schools, community groups, traders, and the town council. It was a wonderful team effort with children at the heart of it, showing how working together can really make a difference in promoting mental health for young people. Theme for 202& Know Yoursel( GTOW Youriell KNO GR014 -23- BRENTWOOD CATHOUC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Donations: The continued cost-of-living crisis has led to a decline in individual contributions, as competition for funds rises and disposable income5 remain constrained. Despite these challenges, we are deeply grateful for the ongoing support from individuals, businesses, clubs, schools, parishes, and organisations who continue to raise funds for us each year. It is their on8olng support that inspires us to keep moving forward and make a meaningful difference. Events and Challenges: In 2024, we proudly celebrated our 40th anniversary, marking four decades of dedicated service and community impact. Despite facing challenges in donor engagement, our events team worked tirelessly to organise a memorable series of activities, These included a heartfelt Anniversary Mass, a delightful Afternoon Tea, and a successful Abba Tribute Nlght. These events not only allowed us to commemorate this significant milestone but also provided valuable opportunities to connect with diverse audiences. Kil 40 BCCS YEARS Corporate Partnershlps: Corporate collaborations continue to be a vital part of our fundraising efforts, We remain dedicated to nurturing and strengthening our existing partnerships while also exploring new opportunlties. One of the ways we are doing this is through charity collections at four exciting awards dinners in London. These events help us expand our reach and increase our impact, and we are proud to be the chosen charity for these occasions. Marketlng: We have invested in increasing our online presence, equippln8 Staff with skllls In content creation, design, and social media management and over the past year, our social media presence has strengthened, with a particular focu5 on sharin8 testimonials and showcasing the impact of our work. Posts highlighting the children we have helped receive more engagement than fundraising messages which reinforces the idea that our audience values seein8 the tanglble results of their support. New CRM Implemented: We have successfully implemented a new Customer Relationship Management ICRM) donor database that enhances our abllity to build stronger, more personalised relationships. It provides detailed management insights and has 8iven us the opportunity to streamlines our processes, enabling us to operate more efficiently and elevate our fundraising efforts. Future Outlook: Looking ahead to 2025126, we see another year of adapting and remaining resilient. Even with the ups and downs of the economy and changing donor priorities, we are committed to staying and finding new ways to connect and grow. Embracing the rapid evolution of digital technolo8y will be essential for expanding our reach. We will continue to monitor and evaluate our social media strate8ies to ensure we connect effectively with our community. We are committed to further developing our CRM capabilities and harnessing the power of data and technology to enhance our impact. To ensure our CRM system continues to meet our evolving needs, we will conduct a thorough evaluation of the current platform focusing on identifying its strengths, tsncovering areas for improvement, and exploring new features. Community fundraising is a vital component of our overall strategy, and we remain dedicated to fostering and expanding these efforts. We will actively seek out new opportunities to engage our community, encouraging their involvement and support. By embracing innovative approaches and building stronger relationships at the local level, we aim to increase participation and donations. To grow and improve our fundraising events, we will focus on keeping attendees engaged and connected. Sharing inspiring stories about our work will help foster a sense of ownership and emotional investment. We -24- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 will also continuously refine our events to better suit our supporters, preferences, strengthening relationships to entourage repeat attendance and make our events even more successful. Our Fundralslng practlses Fundraising at BCCS is registered with the Fundraising Regulator and complies with the Code of Fundraising Practice, Our fundraising promise is available to read on our website. All fundraisers are aware of the need to act ethically in accordance with the Code of Fundraising Practice and BCCS values. In line with the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice, should a fundraiser suspect a person they are talking to may be vulnerable, they will end the conversation immediately and politely without making a request for a donation or asking about the individual's capacity to make a decision or the existence of vulnerable circumstances. In 2024/25 there were no complaints relating to BCCS. activities. BCCS is signed up to the Fundraising Preference Service. BCCS does not employ third party professlonal fundralsers or commercial partlclpators and therefore does not need to regulate their activities. 25 BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENOEO 31 MARCH 2025 Flnanclal Review Every year our key task is to match our income to the cost of the work we do. We never have a shortage of work that we could do and in recent year5 our workload has Increased. In order to maintain long term sustainability, we must avoid taking on more unfunded work than we can afford to do. Historicallyi our main limitation on our activities is generating income. We differentiate Operational Income from overall Income in all our internal management and monitoring. Operational Income excludes legacy and gift income of an unusual nature (i.e. above a low budget level representing a reasonable and prudent expectation). We aim to break even without such income, and we do not include it in our planning on a yearly basls. Overall, our income increased by £275,662 from £1,155,437 to £1,431,099 primarily due to 2 large legacies received in 2025. This is detailed further below. Funds from voluntary donations and similar income has reduced by £29,573 over the prior year, from £183,265 to £153,692. In 2018 BCCS benefitted from a restricted donation of £250,000 which crystallises over the period 2018-2027. This is restricted to help the work of the charity in meeting the needs of more children and young people, by deliverin8 pro8rammes educating and empowering parents, carers and school professionals In their interactions and relationshlps wlth young people. Income directly generated by the work we do with schools has increased by IO% over the prevlous year from £754,060 last year to £832,851 this year. Fees generated from Service Level Agreements directly with schools and extended service clusters have increased by 5.7% as additional schools have sought our services and existing ones increased their committed hours. Child & Family Counselling Services (CFCS) income has increased by 32% over the previous year (2025: £75,579, 2024: £57,290), as face-to-face self-referral counselling services have steadlly increased in volume within our purpose-built therapy rooms and also due to the expansion of the provlsion with weekly evening clinic. We have continued to run workshops both at school premises as well as our own premises and this has contributed to the increase in training income (2025: £31,835, 2024: £22,553). Income generated from Trusts and Grants has reduced in 2024125 to £9,950 and no restricted funds were received this year. Legacy income remained at a higher level than we would normally antlclpate at £237,024. This was from 2 large legacies, one being the proceed5 of sale of a property. During 2024125 our total costs have increased by 6.8% to £1,263,766, the increase is due to higher costs in providing SUPPOrt and care services; also, higher fundraising costs for physical event cost5. Support and care costs amounted to £1,013,333 in 2024 and this has increased by £67,153 to £1,080,486 in 2025 as additional counsellors are required to undertake the increased levels of professional activity. -26- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 This current year shows a net gain of £167,333 reducing to a £131,474 positive net movement in funds once unrealised investment losses of £35,859 are included. This has in turn led to our free reserves increasing from £2,083,197 in 2023124 to £2,301.296 in 2024/25. This represents 21.85 months expenditure (21.14 in 2023124) and achieves the medium-term aim set by trustees. A key performance indicator for BCCS has been the percentage of income (ex-legacy income) accounted for by fees for professional services. Using this metric sees this year's percentage at 69.7% (69.6% in 2023124). Professional income increased by IO% and this interconnection between our work. the schools we partner with, the children and families we help and our donors and supporters Is an important factor in contributing to our communlty. We have been striving to increase the level of expenditure on the direct provision of support and care service as a percentage of total expenditure- 85.4% in 2024125 and 85.6% in 2023124. This has remained in line with last year due to increased expenditure for fundraising activity. Fundraising continues to play a significant role in funding our work. Despite the increase in the percentage of Income provided by fees, the increased level of work that is being undertaken means that our fundraising targets continue to be challenging. Reserves and goln8 concern The Board are currently dlscussin8 a longer-term strategy to allocate some of our free reserves to projects furthering the work of the charity In meetln8 its charitable objectives. This year we have expanded the CFCS provision to include evening clinics and sessions. We also want to consider developin8 a programme, the sole aim of which would be to offer support, guidance and therapy to parents whose children are struggling. We envisage offering I:1 parenting support, workshops, targeted forms of support to engage parents of self-harming adolescents, for example, and targeted support for parents whose children are experiencin8 separatlon anxiety. Our medium to long term policy is to have 5 to 6 months expenditure as reserves. The trustees consider that this level, which amounts to between £591,603 and £631,883, will provide sufficient funds to fund support and care services and ensure that support and governance costs are covered. Due to the generous legacies included within previous years, the charity holds free reserves at the year-end equivalent to 21.85 months expenditure {2024: 21.14 monthsl. We are committed to achieving operational surpluses in 25126 and beyond. Fortunately, the charity has healthy cash balances available to draw on to mitigate the peaks and troughs whilst maintaining services. -27- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Inve5tmentS The Board appointed a fund manager, LGT Wealth Management UK, to have oversight of the investment portfolio. The trustees have reviewed the current portfolio during the year, which is invested in a medium risk investment solution, that has ethical considerations embedded. The portfolio holds a combination of equites, bonds, alternatives and cash and looks to deliver a balanced return. The trustees do not consider high risk or speculative investments as suitable for BCCS. The investment portfolio was establlshed in November 2024. The first four months of portfolio performance {November to February) delivered a positive return of +2.4%. Global equlty markets were particularly volatility in March 2025 and as a result delivered a negative return in the month, resultin8 In an overall negative return of -1.8% since inception (November 2024 to March 2025). The portfolio has seen a strong recovery since the end of March, despite a volatile investment environment. Structure, Governance and Management BCCS is an unincorporated trust constituted under a Trust Deed dated 25th Au8USt 1990. It Is an independent registered charity in England and Wales, number 1000661. BCCS is not formally connected to the Diocese of Brentwood (which is a separate charity) and for legal purposes the two are not connected. However, the Bishop of Brentwood 15 our President and we maintain very close informal links with the diocese and the parishes. BCCS does not receive any direct funding from Government or from the Diocese of Brentwood. Donations are received and an active Fundraisin8 Events, Calendar is undertaken. The trustees are appointed by the Board of Trustees. Following an Order made by the Charity Commission on 18th July 2005 the Trust Deed was amended giving the trustees the power at thelr discretion to vary both the number of trustees and the length of tlme that they can serve. Meetlngs of the Board of Trustees are held four tlmes a year to a8ree broad strategy and areas of activity and to recelve reports from the Director and three Sub Committees (Finance, Governance and Marketing and Fundraising). Additionally, the trustees consider Investments, safe8uardin& reserves and risk management on a regular ba515. Day to day operation of BCCS 15 delegated to the Director and staff. Sub commlttees also meet up to four times per year prior to the Main Board meetings and they have the power to co-opt adviser5 a5 required. 28- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Flnance Sub Commlttee: Approves the Annual Budget prior to submission to the Main Board for final approval. Monitors financial performance against budget and monthly mana8ement accounts. Liaises with the auditors. Assesses financial risks and provides advice to the Director. Monitors investment performance and agrees appropriate actions which are then actioned by Director. Approve unexpected expenditure (not in budget) in line with our procurement policy. Marketln8 and Fundralslng Sub Commlttee: The programme of events is monitored by the trustees. At each meeting, the Marketin8 and Fundraising Sub Committee monitors the performance of fundraising events that have taken place against the budget set for them. Lessons are learned and decislons taken in relation to future events that may be the same or simllar. It also keeps track of those events that have not yet taken place so as to ensure so far as is possible, that they are on target both in financial terms and In terms of putting on a successful event for the participants. We aim to deliver a programme of events that not only raise money directly but also help to build the community of those who support our work. In relation to donations throughout the year the Marketing and Fundraising Sub Committee monitors each heading to ensure that we are on track and so that decisions can be made about how we might bolster performance if we are not. Some activitles are seasonal and some are year- long and for those that are seasonal, trustees will monitor activity within the fundraising team to ensure that appropriate preparations have been made to support seasonal appeals and to learn lessons for the future after each season is complete. Fundraisin8 trustees are presented with a financial report at each meeting against which monitoring can take place. Risks are assessed and discussed which inform planning and decision making. Governance Sub Commlttee: Monitors policies and practices within BCCS and assesses risks In line with good governance. During the year the Risk Policy and Register are updated and this is reviewed at each meeting and reported to the board. There is a rolling programme of policy reviews. Recrultment, Inductlon and Tralnlng of Trustees: The Board keeps the skill set required for proper performance of its duties under regular review. Potential trustees initially meet with the Chair of Trustees and Director for an informal interview. Thereafter they are invited to attend a full board meeting as observers in order to meet other trustees and to gain a fuller understanding of the work of BCCS and the Board before making a commitment to serve as a trustee. As a matter of courtesy, new trustees are notified to the President who writes to them before they are formally appointed by the Board at the next Board Meeting. New Trustees are given an induction pack covering all aspects of the history of BCCS, charity commission requirements, safeguarding, current practices and structures. -29- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 During the year trustees have received on-going training and updates in relation to Safeguardin& Statements of Recommended Practice for accounting and developments in the statutory and legislative framework surrounding fundralsing actlvity and GDPR. Trustees were also updated on Risk Management best practice and the activities and supervision of our Social Workers and Counsellors. We will continue to develop the knowledge and skills of Trustees into 2025126 with particular reference to the Charity Commission's updated CC20 guidance-'A Guide to Trustee Duties,. During the year one trustee term of office ended. Key Rlsks and Uncertalnties Trustees regularly consider and review risks against an established and constantly refreshed Risk Register. This is done in sub-committee meetin8s and reported to full board. The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the operations and finance of the charity and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate the charity's exposure to such risks. The principal risks we have identified are broken down Into "Operational , Legal, Regulatory and Governance" and "Financial". The nature of our operations, the interaction with parish communities, supporters, priests in the Diocese of Brentwood and particularly the relationships we have with over 100 schools means that our risks are diverse and to an extent interconnected. The main risks identified in our risk are: a) The rlsk of havlng an Ineffectlve Board of Trustees. We are fortunate that we maintain a board of quality trustees through good recruitment in a good mix of skills relevant to our operations. Thls is re-enforced by induction, trainin8 and refreshin8 the Board on a regular basis with an agreed retirement process. b) The rlsk of havlng poor flnanclal controls and reportlng. The sub committees are particularly helpful in miti8ating this risk and sensible setting of budgets and good monitoring of performance a8ainst those budgets both by Heads of Department and the trustees. The Trustee board appointed a Fund Mana8er to overview our investment portfolio and make recommendations to the board. We followed an RFP process with 3 companies and presented findings to the Finance Committee for scrutiny followed by a recommendation to Full Board. -30- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 c) The rlsk of having poor safeguardlng pollcles and procedures. As the Charity works with vulnerable children and families, safeguarding is considered an inherent risk in the work we do. BCCS has a framework of controls, consents, risk assessments, policies, and reviews to mitigate the associated risks. The focus on training of trustees and school staff together with an effective supervision structure ensures that concerns are identified and acted upon. Our safeguarding trustee reviews and revises our policy and procedures annually with staff and trustees. Our DSL prepares a comprehensive safe8uarding report for each Governance subcommittee meeting outlining referrals, trainingi processes/procedures in place and their effectiveness. This is scrutinised at each meetin8. dl The rlsk of economlc stralns In the educatlon sertor. Financial risks to the charity reflect the uncertainties of the economic climate and stralns Within the education sector. More schools and Multi Academy Trusts are increasin8ly becoming key commissioners of their own services. With thls in mind, BCCS is mitigating this risk by expanding our core one- to-one counselling activity to deliver a tiered model of therapy, training and support to schools and MAT clusters. We have revised our Service Level Agreements with all schools to ensure commitment of service provision and termly payments during a pandemic or any other unforeseen circumstances. Volunteers Due to Covid-19 restrictions, the re8ular assistance and physical support of our volunteers reduced; however this is gradually returning to pre-pandemic levels. We have recruited 4 volunteers to help with reception duties for our Child and Family Counselling Service. As always, our volunteers have actively promoted and supported our challenges and events. All our volunteers provide a valuable contribution to the care of children In our community and we are grateful to them all. Key Management The Trustees consider the Board of Trustees and the Director as comprising the key management personnel of the charity in charge of directin8, controlling, running and operating the charity on a day to day basis. All trustees give of their time freely and no trustee remuneration was paid in the year. The salary of the Director is determined to mutual satisfaction and market rate for a charity of its size at the time of joining, and has been increased precisely in line with increases applicable to all other employed staff year on year. Auditors On 18th November 2024 the charity's auditor changed its name from haysmacintyre LLP to Haysmac LLP. BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Public Benefit Statement The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty in s17 Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Public Benefit Guidance published by the Charity Commission in determining the activities undertaken by BCCS. The early intervention services provided by BCCS enable the children to addre55 difficulties that may be impeding their educational, social and emotional development. This benefits the individual children directly and also their peers in school. This in turn helps support teachers and other school support staff. We are committed to the principle that assistance is provided to any child in need irrespective of background, race or religion. Statement of trustees, respon51bllltle5 The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report and Financial Statements In accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accountlng Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities In England and Wales requlres the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and falr vlew of the state of the affairs of the charity and of the incomlng resources and appllcatlon of resources of the charity for that period. In preparlng these flnanclal statements, the trustees are required to: select suitable accounting pollcles and then apply them consistently observe the methods and principles in the applicable Charities SORP make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent state whether applicable accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements prepare the financial statements on the goin8 concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accountlng records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the applicable Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations and the provisions of the Trust Deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the charity and financial information included on the charitV5 website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemlnation of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictio Ap ve U5 n 29th September 2025 and signed on their behalf by: M Maisch - Chair of Trustees 32- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Reference and adminlstratlve informatlon Trustees Appointment Date st l Tenm End 2. Term End Martin Mcclenaghan Ray Keilthy Rev. Mathew Bemand-Qureshi Maire Maisch (Chair) Ferdina nd Tisi Dean Cassar (Vice Chair) Jo Santinelli Katharine McKnight Maria Wrench Beth Warren John Adshead Andrew Burns Mary-Ann Deasy Cynthia Fernandez Rob Hayes Matt Chapman Mary Ward Amy Wilsher Sanjay Thomas June 2017 September 2017 September 2017 March 2018 December 2021 December 2021 December 2021 December 2021 December 2021 December 2021 September 2023 September 2023 September 2023 September 2023 September 2023 September 2023 September 2023 September 2023 December 2023 May 2021 August 2021 August 2021 February 2022 November 2025 November 2025 November 2025 November 2025 November 2025 November 2025 September 2027 September 2027 September 2027 September 2027 September 2027 September 2027 September 2027 September 2027 December 2027 May 202S August 2025 August 2025 February 2026 November 2029 November 2029 November 2029 November 2029 November 2029 November 2029 September 2031 September 2031 September 2031 September 2031 September 2031 September 2031 September 2031 September 2031 December 2031 Presldent: Rt Reverend Alan Williams Bishop of Brentwood. Founder: Rt Rev Mgr. John Armitage Olrector: Mrs Bernadette Fisher Prlnclpal Offlce: 133 High Street, Billericay, Essex. CM12 9AB Charlty Number: 1000661 Tradlng names: In addition to the formal name Brentwood Catholic Children's Society, the name"BCCS" is used generally, and the name "Childcare" is used in association with the shop. AudStors: Haysmac LLP, 10 Queen Street Place, London, EC4R IAG Bankers: HSBC Bank PLC, 91 High Street, Brentwood, Essex, CM14 4RU CAF Bank Ltd, 25 Kings Hill, Kings Hills Avenue, West Malling, Kent, ME19 4JQ Santander UK, 2 Triton Square, Regent's Place, London, NWI 3AN 33 INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY Oplnlon We have audited the financial statements of Brentwood Catholic Children's Society for the year ended 31 March 2025 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities. the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows and the related notes to the flnancial statements, including a summary of slgnificant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation 15 applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standard5, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Finonciol Reporting Standard opplicable in the UK and Republic of Irelond (United Kin8dom Generally Accepted Accountin8 Practice). In our opinion, the financial statements.. glve a true and fair view of the state of the charltls affairs as at 31 March 2025 and of the charlty's net movement In funds for the year then ended. have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011, Basis for oplnlon We have been appointed as audltor under sectlon 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and report In accordance with the Act and relevant regulations made or havlng effect thereunder. We conducted our audit in accordance wlth International Standards on Auditin8 (UK) IISA5 {UK)l and appllcable law. Our respon51bllltle5 under those standards are further described In the Auditorfs responslbllltles for the audlt of the financial statements section of oui report. We are Independent of the charity in accordance wlth the ethical requlrements that are relevant to our audlt of the flnancial statements in the UK, Including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfllled our other ethical responslbilltie5 in accordance wlth these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufflclent and appropriate to provide a basls for our oplnlon. Concluslons relatlng to goln8 concern In auditing the flnancial statements, we have concluded that the trustees, use of the going concern basls of accountln8 In the preparatlon of the financlal statements is approprlate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not Identified any materlal uncertaintles relatln8 to events or conditlons that, indlvidually or collectlvely, may cast Sl8nificant doubt on the charlty's ability to contlnue a5 a golng concern for perlod of at least twelve months from when the flnancial statements are authorised for issue. Our responslbllltie5 and the responslbllltles of the trustees wlth respect to goln8 concern are described in the relevant sections of thls report. Other Informatlon The trustees are responsible for the other Informatlon. The other Informatlon comprlses the Information Included in the Trustees, Report. Ouroplnion on the flnanclal statements does not cover the other Information and, except to the extent otherwlse explicltly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance concluslon thereon. In connectlon wlth our audit of the flnancial Statements, our responsibility Is to read the other informatlon and, In doing so, consider whether the other Informatlon is materially Incon5i5tent with the flnancial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audlt or otherwise appears to be materlally mlsstated. If we identlfy such material Inconslstencles or apparent material mi5Statements, we are required to determine whether there Is a material misstatement in the financial statements or a materlal misstatement of the other informatlon. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of thls other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Matters on whlch we are requlred to report by exceptlon We have nothlng to report in respect of the following matters In relation to which the Charitles (Accounts and Reports) Regulation5 2tM)8 require us to report to you if, in our opinion.. adequate accounting record5 have not been kept by the charity,. or sufficient and proper accountin8 records have not been kept; or the charity financial statements are not In agreement with the accounting records and returns; or we have not recelved all the information and explanations we require for our audit. -34- INDEPENDENT AUDITORS. REPORT cont TO THE TRUSTEES OF BRENTWOOD CATHOUC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY Responslbblities of trustees for the flnanclal statements As explained more fully in the trustees, responsibilities statement set out on pa8e 32, the trustees are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view. and for such internal control as the trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material mlsstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financlal statements. the trustees are responsible for assessing the charlty's ability to continue as a goin8 concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either Intend to liquidate the charity or to cease operations, or have no reallstlc alternative but to do so. Audltoes responslbllltles for the audlt of the flnanclal statements Our objectlves are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditorfs report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance Is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audlt conducted in accordance wlth ISAS {UK) wlll always detect a material misstatement when it exist5. Mlsstatements can arlse from fraud or error and are considered material If, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these flnancial statements. Irregularlties, including fraud, are Instances of non-compliance wlth laws and regulatlons. We design procedures In Ilne with our responsibilities, outlined above, to detect material misstatements in respect of irre8ularlties, Including fraud. The extent to whlch our procedures are capable of detectlng Irregularities, includin8 fraud Is detailed below: Based on our understanding of the charity and the environment In which It operates, we Identlfled that the principal rlsks of non-compliance wlth laws and regulations related to safe8uardin8 regulatlons, employment law and taxes and Charlty law, and we considered the extent to which non-compllance mlght have a materlal effect on the financial statements. We also considered those laws and re8ulation5 that have a direct Impact on the preparation of the flnancial statements such as the Charities Act 2011 and the Charities SORP. We evaluated management's incentlves and opportunltles for fraudulent manipulatlon of the financlal statements {including the risk of overrlde of controls), and determined that the prlnclpal risks were related to depreclation charges. Audit procedures performed by the engagement team Included.. Inspecting mlnutes of Trustees, meetln8S; Inspectin8 correspondence with regulators and tax authorities; Olscusslons with mana8ement Includin8 conslderatlon of known or suspected Instances of non.compllance with laws and regulation and fraud. Evaluating management's controls desi8ned to prevent and detect Irre8ularities; Reviewing valuatlons of investments; and Testin8 the controls relating to the processlng of journals both during the year and at the year end. Because of the inherent limitations of an audit, there is a risk that we will not detect all irregularities. includln8 those leading to a material misstatement in the f inancial statements or non-compliance with re8ulatlon. This risk increases the more that compliance with a law or regulatlon is removed from the events and transactions reflected in the financial statements, as we will be less Ilkely to become aware of Instances of non-compllance. The rlsk is also greater regarding irregularities occurring due lo fraud rather than error. as fraud involves intentional concealment, forgery, collusion, omission or misrepresentation. A further descrlptlon of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statement5 is located on the Financlal Reporting Council's website at:www.frc.or auditorsres onsibilities. This description forms part of our auditor's report. 35- INDEPENDENT AUDITORS, REPORT cont TO THE TRUSTEES OF BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY Use of our report This report is made solely to the charity's trustees, as a body, in accordance with sectlon 144 of the Charities Act 2011 and regulations made under section 154 of that Act. Our audlt work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charity's trustees those matters we are required to state to them in an Auditor'5 report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume re5ponslblllty to anyone other than the charity's trustees as a body for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinion5 we have formed. LIP Hay5Mac LLP Statutory Auditors Date: S 2025 10 Queen Street Place London EC4R IAG Haysmac LLP is eli8ible to act as an auditor In terms of section 1212 of the Companles Act 2LX)6 36- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL AcfiviTIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Income from: Unrestrlcted Funds Restrfrted Funds 2025 Total Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2024 Total Not•$ L>onotions und leqocles Donations and similar income Legacies Trusts and Grants 133,773 237,024 9,950 19,919 153,692 237,024 9,950 158,955 72,066 14,500 24.310 183,265 72,066 26,500 12,000 Chorftoble actlvltles Fees for professional services and service level a8reements 832,851 832,851 754,060 754,060 Other Trodlng Attlvltles Fundraising events income 89,861 89,861 78,186 78,186 Investment Income Dividends and Interest Rental Income 92,721 15,000 92,721 15,000 26,360 15,000 26.360 15,000 Total Income 1,411,180 19,919 1,431,099 1,119,127 36,310 1,155,437 Expendlture on: Rolslnq Funds Fundraising events Costs Fundraising costs - Trusts 171,896 11,384 171,896 11,384 148,740 21,133 148,740 21,133 Charftoble artlvltles Provlsion of support and care services 1,018,208 62,278 1,080,486 942,297 71,036 1,013,333 Total Expendlture 1,201,488 62,278 1,263,766 1,112,170 71,036 1,183,206 Net Income IExpendlture} and net movement In funds before 8alns (losses) on Investments Transfers between funds 209,692 142,3591 167,333 6,957 {34,7261 127,7691 io Unrealised loss18alns on investment 135,8591 135,8591 57,080 57,080 Net movement In funds 173,833 142,359} 131,474 64,037 {34,7261 29,311 Total funds brought forward 3,819,240 129,557 3,948,797 3.755,203 164,283 3,919,486 Total funds carried forward 12 3,993,073 87,198 4.080,271 3,819,240 129,557 3.948,797 All operations are continuin8 and there are no discontinued operations in either year. 37- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 2025 2024 Notes Flxed Assets Tanglble assets Investments 1,691,777 1,445,954 1,736,043 731,813 3,137,731 2,467,856 Current Assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 179.749 857,897 69,602 1,494,492 1,037,646 1.564,094 Current Llabllltles Creditors: amounts fallin8 due within one year 195,1061 183,1531 Net Current assets 942,540 1,480,941 Total assets less current Ilabllltles 4,080,271 3,948,797 Funds Unrestricted funds: li General fund 3,993,073 3,819,240 Restricted funds io 87,198 129,557 Total funds 12 4,080,271 3,948,797 The financial statement5 were approved by theTrustees and authorised for issue on 29th September 2025 and signed on their be M Mai5ch CHAIR of TRUSTEES The notes on pages 40 to 52 form part of the flnanclal statements. 38- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Total Funds 2025 Total Funds 2024 Note Net cashllow from operatln8 a¢tlvltle$ 13 37,384 (59,4151 Cashllowsfrom Investlng actlvltles.. Interest and dividends Purchase of tangible assets Proceeds from sale of investments Purchase of investments 92,721 116,700) 741,122 {1,491,1221 26.360 19,7141 25,914 Net cash (used In) provlded by Investln8 actlvltles {673,979) 42,560 Change In cash and cash equlvalents In the year (636,5951 116,8551 Cash and cash equlvalents brought forward 1,494,492 1,511,347 Cash and cash equlvalents carrled forward 857,897 1,494,492 Analysls of cash and cash equlvalents Cash at bank and in hand 857,897 1,494,492 857,897 1,494,492 39- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basls of Preparation The financlal statements are prepared under the historical cost convention modified to include the revaluation of certain fixed assets. The flnancial statements have been prepared In accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORP 2019) and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republlc of Ireland IFRS 102), and the Charities Act 2011 and appllcable regulations. Figures are presented in sterling and rounded to the nearest pound. The charity constitutes a public beneflt entity as defined by FRSIO2. General Informatlon The Charity is a charlty reglstered In England and Wales {charity number: 10006611. The Charlty's re8lstered offlce addre$5 is 133 Hi8h Street, Billericay, Essex CM 12 9AB. Goln8 Concern The trustees conslder there are no material uncertalntle5 about the charlty's ablllty to continue as a golng concern. Cash flow forecasts have been prepared that show the charity has sufflcient liquid reserves for the foreseeable future. Thls combined wlth the added back up of Investments held would allow the charity to contlnue wlth Its work. Crltlcal accountlng estlmates and lud8ements There are no areas wlthln the flnanclal statements whlch have required the Trustees to make significant jud8ements or estlmates. Income Voluntaryi charltable and fundraisin8 Income from various sources are only recognlsed as income when there Is sufflcient evidence to provlde the necessary certalnty so it Is probable that the income will be recelved, that the Charity is entltled to receive the income and the value can be measured wlth sufficient reliability. In the case of legacy Income, this is recognised when the above income recognition criteria have been met. Fees from professional service5 and service level agreements are recognised in the period the service has been provlded. Rental income is included when recelvable. Investment income is included when recelvable. Donated assets are included wlthin Income at their estlmated market value and are capltalised in the balance sheet. -40- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Tanglble Flxed Assets and Depreclatlon Tangible fixed assets costing more than £lth) are capitalised and are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is providÈd at rates calculated to wrlte off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life as follows: Improvements to Premises- Furniture, fittin8s and equipment - IT and computer equipment- Straight line basls over 15 years Strai8ht line basis over 5 and 10 years Stralght line basis over 4 years The freehold premlses is not depreclated. The trustees conduct annual impairment reviews and are confident market value at the date of these accounts exceeds cost. Investments Fixed asset investments are inltially stated at thelr transaction value and subsequently stated at falr value. Any realised and unrealised galns or1055es, including income received on accumulation units, are Included In the Statement of Financlal Activities. The Charlty does not acqulre or use put optlons, derlvatlves or other complex flnanclal Instruments. Impalrment of Flxed Assets and Investments Fixed assets and investments are subject to revlew for impalrment when there Is an indication of a reductlon In thelr carrying value. Any impalrment is recognlsed in the SOFA In the year in whlch it occurs. Expendlture Liabllltles are recognlsed as expendlture as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charlty to that expenditure, It is probable that settlement wlll be requlred, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliablv. Expendlture is included on an accruals basis, incluslve of any VAT that cannot be recovered. Support costs are allocated based on staff time spent on the activlties. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the dellvery of it5 actlvltles and servlces for its beneficiaries. It Includes both costs that can be directly allocated to such actlvltles together wlth an allocatlon of support costs. Expenditure on raising funds comprise those costs assoclated with attractlng voluntary income and the costs of the charity shop together with an allocation of support costs. Governance costs comprise dlrect costs for the statutory and governance of the charity together wlth an allocation of support costs. These are reapportioned to expenditure on raislng funds and expenditure on charitable activities accordln8 to the ratio of salary costs for each heading. 1.10 Pension Costs The Society makes deflned pension contributions to a Group Pension Scheme administered by Scottish Equitable. Contributions are charged against the Statement of Financial Activities as they fall due. At the year end. contributions of £6,947 were outstanding and were paid in May 2025. BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (contlnued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1.11 Funds Restricted funds are those fund5 subject to restrictions imposed by the donor. Details of funds subject to restriction are set out In note 10. Unrestrlcted Income funds comprlse those funds which the Trustee5 are free to use for any purpose in furtherance of the charitable objects. 1.12 Taxatlon The charity Is exempt from tax on Income and gains under sectlons 466 to 493 of the Corporatlon Tax Act 2010 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. 1.13 Cash at bank and In hand Cash at bank and in hand Includes cash, balances held within bank current accounts payable on demand. 1.14 Flnanclal Instruments The charity has flnanclal assets and liabllltles of a kind that quallfy as basic financial instruments. Basic flnanclal assets, whlch Include trade and other recelvables, and cash and bank balance5 are measured at transaction prlce or consideration expected to be received. Investments are measured at market value. Basic financial Ilablllties, Including trade and other payables and bank overdraft are measured at transaction price or consideratlon expected to be pald. 1.15 Contrlbutlons from Volunteers Volunteers also generally glve their time on an adhoc basis to aid with sundry admin15tration and fundralslng duties, The Trustees consider there Is no ob}ectlve way of puttlng a flnanclal value on volunteers, effort but record their gratltude for this considerable and e55ential contrlbutlon. -42- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2. TOTAL EXPENDITURE 2025 Total Support And Care servlces Fundfaisini Events Trusts Cost5 directly ollocoted Staff costs Agency staff and similar costs Fundralslng event5 and actlvities Trusts Special needs and other care costs 632,151 14S,624 111,652 8,360 752,163 145,624 21,512 13,432 32,055 21,512 13,432 32,055 Support costs ollocoted Staff costs Travel costs Prem15es costs Flnance and adminlstration costs Professlonal fees Depreciation 73,920 28,166 22,698 53,325 29 50,307 13,056 774 4,009 6,920 979 87.955 28,940 27,007 60,690 34 S9,858 300 445 8,885 666 Governonce costs allocated Staff costs Audit and accountancy General office Support Depreciation 12,985 13,832 1,037 925 2,294 2,443 183 163 286 305 22 21 15,565 16,580 1,242 1,109 2025 Total 1,080,486 171,896 11,384 1,263,766 43 BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TOTAL EXPENDrruRE PREVIOUS YEAR 2024 Total Support And Care 5ervlces Fundralsln8 Events Trust5 Costs dlrectly ollocoted Staff costs Agency staff and similar costs Fundraisin8 events and actlvitie5 Trust5 Special needs and other care Costs 615,915 129.677 94,768 9,899 720,582 129,677 23,363 7,973 27,476 23,363 7,973 27,476 Support costs allocated Staff costs Travel costs Premises costs Finance and admlnlstratlon costs Professlonal fees Depreciation 62,003 29,377 19,098 46,617 59 52,652 9,540 666 2,938 4,668 998 72,541 30,043 22,343 51,736 69 61,599 307 451 8,101 846 Governonce costs ollocoted Staff costs Audit and accountancv General office support Depreclatlon 12,467 16,155 869 968 1,918 2,486 134 149 270 349 18 21 14,655 18,990 1,021 1,138 2024 Total 1,013,333 148,740 21,133 1,183,206 Support costs are allocated to each activity in proportlon to the ratlo of dlrect salary costs they represent, other than travel c05t5 that can be dlrectly attributable to speciflc actlvlties. In 2025 the expenditure on charitable actlvitles was £1,080,486 {2024'. £1,013,333) of which £1,018,208 {2024: £942,297) was expendlture from unrestricted funds and £62,278 {2024'. £71,036) was expenditure from restricted funds. -44- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (contlnued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 EMPLOYEES Number of Employees The avera8e rnonthly number of employees during the year was: 2025 Number 2024 Number Fundraisln8 and Trusts Direct charitable Administration Governance 25.0 23.7 33.0 30.5 Employment Costs and remuneratlon of key management personnel: Total Employment Costs 2025 2024 Salaries and Wages Social security costs Other pension costs 747,947 59,515 48,221 705,086 55.089 47,603 855.683 807,778 The Trust considers its key management personnel comprise the trustees and the charlty Dlrector. The total employment beneflts including employer pension and national insurance contributions of the key mana8ement personnel were £69,67312024: £66,572). No employees had annual emoluments In excess of £60,000 {2024.' Nil). All penslon cost5 are from unrestrlcted funds for both years. AUDITORS REMUNERATION Included within the audlt and accountancy costs In Note 2, the auditor's remuneration constltuted an audit fee of £15,400 {2024: £14,SOOl and additional advisory fees of £Nil12024.' £Nil). RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS AND TRUSTEES, EXPENSES AND REMUNERATION None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration during the year 12024: Nill. and none of them were reimbursed for expenses12024-. Nil). There were no services provided to the charlty during the year by persons or legal bodies connected to any trustee 12024: Nil.). Donations received from trustees totalled £1,38812024: £816). 45- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (contlnued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 TANGIBLE ASSETS 11412024 Transfer Addltlons Dlsposals 311312025 Cost Freehold Premises 1,199,179 1,199,179 Improvements to Premises 424,724 424,724 Furnlture. Flxtures & Equlpment 140,495 1,579 142,074 IT & Computer Equlpment 84,105 15,121 99,226 1,848,503 16,700 1,865,203 V412024 Transfer Char8e for the Year Dlsposals 311312025 De reclatlon Improvements to Prem15e5 37,469 28,314 65,783 Furniture, Flxtures & Equlpment 24,582 17,305 41,887 IT & Computer Equlpment 50,409 15,347 65,756 112,460 60,966 173,426 11412024 311312025 Net Book Val Freehold Premises 1,199,179 1,199,179 Improvements to Premi5e5 387,255 358,941 Furniture, Fixtures & Equipment 115,913 100,187 IT & Computer Equlpment 33,696 33,470 1.736,043 1,691,777 -46- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS Losted Investments Market value at l April 2024 Purchase of Investments during the year Cash introduced Proceeds of sales of investments during the year Unrealised loss in the year 731.813 741,122 750.OCM) 1741,122) {35,859) Market value at 31 March 2025 1,445.954 Investment assets are held in the U.K. Hlstorital cost.. At 31 March 2025 1,493,500 At 31 March 2024 478,801 DEBTORS 2025 2024 Prepayments and accrued income Other debtors 156,150 23,599 54,108 15,494 179,749 69,602 -47- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 CREDITORS: amounts falling due withln one year Z025 2024 Tax and social security Accruals and deferred income Other credltors 13,883 54,739 26,484 13,033 47.580 22,540 95,106 83,153 Deferred Income- other Balance as at I, Aprll Additional amounts of Income deferred Amount released to Incoming resources 24,384 22,135 {24,384) 24,215 24,384 {24,2151 22,135 24,384 This relates to professlonal service fee income recelved in advance and Income received for fundraislng events that take place after the year end. Other creditors include pension contributions due at the year-end of £6,94712024: £6,065). -48- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 10. RESTRICTED FUNDS Balance at l Aprll 2024 Transfer to Unrestricted Reserves Balance at 31 March 2025 Income Expendhure Discretlonary Fund 13.616 19,919 123,8461 9,689 COVID-19 Crlsls & Hardshlp Grant5 Counselling Suite Refurbishment. Training programmes supporting emotional wellbein8 Tune into your teen Project Boys Process Groups Grants Bereavement Project 400 14001 1,815 11,032) 783 child loo,000 125,000) 75,000 1,467 1,467 12.000 112,0001 259 259 2025 Total 129,557 19,919 162,2781 87.198 PREVIOUS YEAR Balante at l Aprll 2023 Transfer ex Unrestrlcted Reserves Balance at 31 March 2024 Incomlng Resoufees Resources Expended Dlscretionary Fund 9,712 24.310 120,4061 13,616 COVID-19 Crisls & Hardshlp Grants Counselling Sulte Refurbishments Training programmes supporting emotional wellbeing Tune into your teen project Support of Counsellor salary Boys Process Groups Grants Bereavement Project 400 400 1,815 1,815 125,000 {25,0001 iOO,LKJO child 3,600 12,1331 1,467 17,850 117,8501 12.000 12,000 5906 15,6471 259 2024 Total 164.283 36,310 171,036} 129,557 -49- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (contlnued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Ongoing projects from Restrlcted Funds Tune Into Your Teen Project A combination of grants from two differing sources to deliver workshops within a school setting to parents and their teenage children at zero cost to the recipients. Dlscretlonary Fund This fund consists of regular donations from an individual company requiring the monies be utilised for direct financial assistance to children and their families within Essex and East London, where it is recognized such assistance would make a real difference to their lives. The fund is administered within Strict guidelines for specific item or event. Famlly Support Fund This fund was established from a grant received and is earmarked to subsidise one-to-one counsellin8 sessions to children and young people outside of a school setting, to support their emotional needs. The fund is utilised where family finances would not stretch to contribute to the cost of therapy. Coun5elllng Sulte Refurblshments We received two donations in the year 2022123 to refurbish general office space into dedicated counselling suite accommodation to provide a comfortable safe environment for families and children to receive emotional and therapeutic services. Two further donations were made in the year 2022123 towards creating and equipping therapy rooms within the new head office in Billericay. Monies were utilised contributing towards the overall costs providing safety flooring, furnishings, equipment, storage, and lighting. Balance remaining is to replenish equipment and stora8e as and when required. Bereavement Projert Funded by a combination of two grants for differing sources, this project will provide supportto children and families who are dealing with bereavement. 50- BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS {contSnued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ii. UNRESTRicfED FUNDS Balance at l Aprll 2024 Income Expen- diture Transfer from Restrlcted Reserves Transfer between Funds Unreallsed galn (loss) on Investment Balance at 31 March 2025 Unrestrlcted Funds General Fund 3,819,240 1,411,180 11,201,488) 135,8591 3,993,073 Unrestricted Funds 3,819,240 2025 1,411,180 11,201,488) 135,8591 3,993,073 Balance at l Aprll 2023 Income Expen- dlture Transfer from Restrlcted Reserves Transfer between Funds Unreallsed Balance at 8aln (loss) 31 March on 2024 Investment Unrestrlcted Funds Prevlous Year General Fund 3,755,203 1,119,127 11,112,170) 57,080 3,819,240 Unrestricted Funds 2024 3,755,203 1,119,127 11,112,070) 57,080 3,819,240 51 BRENTWOOD CATHOLIC CHILDREN'S SOCIETY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNT51contlnued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 12. NEf ASSEfs OF THE FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Flxed Assets Investments Net current assetsllllabllltles) Fund Balance 2025 Unrestrlcted Funds: General Fund Restricted Funds 1,691,777 1,445,954 855,342 87,198 3,993,073 87,198 1,691,777 1,445.954 942,540 4,080,271 2024 Unrestricted Funds: General Fund Restricted Funds 1,736,043 731,813 1,351,384 129,557 3,819,240 129,557 1,736,043 731,813 1,480,941 3,948,797 13. RECONCILIATION OF NET MOVEMENTS IN FUNDS TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING AcfiviTIES 2025 2024 Net movement In funds Adjustments for.. Depreciation charges Loss on disposal of flxed assets (Gainslllosses on investments Dividends and interest from Investments Decrease Ilncreasel in debtors IDecreasel/increase in creditOlS 131,474 29,311 60,966 62,737 35,859 192,721) 1110,147) 11,953 (57,0801 (26,3601 {21.4131 146,6101 Net cash flow from operatlng actlvltles 37,384 159,415) -52-