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thirtyone: Impact report 2020-21 ThIrtY(￿￿'81￿htSa￿ardl￿ Halpllnecallar.2020

Creating Safer Places. Together. Trusted lor over 40 years, Thirtyone'.eight is the UKS only award-winning independent Christian safeguarding chaiity which helps individuals. organisations, chariiies, faith and community groups to piotect vulnerable people from abuse. Our vision is a world where every child and adult can feel, and be, gÈle. To achieve this vision, we work together with a network of thousands of organisations acioss the UK. to help equip, empower and encourage them to create safer places We provide churches and organisations wilh an affordable and complete safeguarding solution which Includes.- training, eonsultancy. DBS checks, a 24 hour safeguarding helpline and International safeguarding support, so that vulnerable people can be effectively protected from harm and abuse. INe are leading experts In safeguarding. with specialist expertise in faith settings. We work with government and statutory bodies to inform legislation and piomote high standards in safeguarding practice. Join us. Partnerships. memberships and associations We are privileged to work ¢108ely with the following organlsatlons and bodl•s: Association of Child Protection Professionals IAOCPPI CEOP (the Ch11d Exploitation and Online Protection Centiel Christian Forum for Safeguarding ICFSI International Society for the Prevention of Child Abuse & Neglect IISPCANI National Working Group on Child Abuse Linked to F8lth or Belief Norihern Ireland Council for Voluntary Action INICVAI UK Council lor Child Internet Safety IUKCCISI Welsh Christian Safeguarding Forurn IWCSFI We provide the Secret8iiét lor the All-Party Pailiameni8ry Group on Safeguarding in Faith Communities Christian Helpline Association (CHAI Churches Together In England ICTEI CPD Certification Service Evangelical Alliance IEAI Global Connections and MAP Helplines Partnership Helplines Network Northern Irel8nd

Protecting vulnerable people in a changing world a message from our Chair ViTrCh8ir, I was lamiliarwtth the running of the organisation, however stepping Into the role of Interim Ch31r gave me a new insight Into the bre2dth Ènd geOFe of the work that is being done, and a fresh admiration for all that our member organisations, in Partnership with us, are accomplishing together In spite of the Increased pressure of the unusual circumstances we are currently operating in. understanding and aw8reness of these challenges. as well as being a significant step In equipping and enipowering our members to face them with confidence the APPG on Séfeguaiding In F8ith Settings, and again hiohliohts the Impact ol working collaboratively with likminded people, which is one of our core values as a charity As the UK's18rgest Independent and Christian saleguardino chaiiiy, It remains our Christian faith which guides us and our BiblicÈlly based principles and values which underpirb all that we do. We remain firmly Comrnitted to our vision of a world where every child and adult can feel, and be, safe. As a Board. we remain immensely impressed by how the $18ff and volunteer team have managed with the shift to Èt-home working and In some instances the furlough ol certain roles. As well as rnaintaining the level ol service our members expect from us, we have been able to develop and release a number ol new products and services which specifically meet the changing needs such as webinar training and e-learning This has been no small accomplishment and Is testament to the dedication and commitment of those that work for the charity. On a national level, we have been pleased to see ourcampaigning work have an Impact with a change tothe law announced around Positions of Tiust. which cuiiently applies to roles like ieachers and social workers but will now be eended to include roles such as faith leaders This Is a direct ￿sponSe to ourwork on this S￿lfIC issue through This has been highlighted by our re￿rnt piece ol research that we commissioned from ihe University of Chester to explore and help understand the experiences of safeguarding le2ds in their roles In Christian faith contexts before, during and post CQVID-19 The shift from In-person activty to online and, more latterly hybrid seNice provision In rn8ny areas, has created a whole new set of challenges which organisations are having to navigate at considerable pace In what h8s been an extiemelyturbulent year for everyone due to the impact of covitkig, we've helped our members adapt and supported them to meet the varied and new safeguarding challenges they have laced so that together. we can continue to protect children, young-people and adults from haim and abuse during these extmordinary times and beyond I remain extremely proud and privileged to have seNed as interim Chair during this eventful season forthe chaiity and am thankful for my fellow Trustees that have also stepped up to new roles and foi our Executive team who have navigated us through these unusual times. I look lowjard with confidence to see the charity continue to flourish as it encourages the church and m3ny other oiganisations to fulfil their responsibilityto create safer places for all in a changing world. Bridget Robb Interim-chaii of tiustees As Vicfrchair of the Board. It W3s necessary lor me to take on the role of Interim Chair during the past yeai. as our current Chair sadly suffered a serious accident and was unable to fulfil his dLrties. In my role as Alongside this has been the irnpact on mer)tal healih and the large Increase in disclosures as we emerge from the pandemic This research has been an important corbtribution to raisirbg an

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'It is inspiring and is a first step for the church to hold further thoughtful and prayerful conversation" "I have always received excellent service from the team. Friendly, caring. understanding, very supportive. willing." "Having done a lot of safeguarding training over the years and vsually coming out afterwards feeling weighed down. this training actually felt empowering and gave me confidence in dealing with a major safeguarding issue literally the day after the course finished!" -Every interaction I have had with various members of the Thirtyone:eight team has been absolutely excellent. l am honestly very impressed with the level of professionalism and sincerity of the team. Everyone I have encountered has answered my questions so confidently. I have felt reassured with their advice and their help has really assisted me in making safeguarding decisions I hove encountered in my role. Thank you very much for all you do, and I look forward to many more years of working with your wonderful team.-

"I've done many. many, many safeguarding courses as a teacher and trainee psychotherapist and thought yours was outstanding!! Delivered strongly but sensitively - very impressed.. -Fantastic service and advice given. The staff were really friendly and professional and made me feel at ease and equipped. As a people manager. this is a very useful tool and I would encourage others to make use of the advice available." -Faced with only suspicion [from my organisation] and needing to talk it through, you made it all so much clearer. Your professional knowledge was invaluable to me and my other safeguard team member" "I felt reassured about the next steps I should take"

Safeguarding through a global pandemic The backdrop tothe year has been the impact of COVID-19 and the restrictions that have accompanied It that have affected everyone across society, but hardest hit has often been the most vulnerable 87% Chaitties and supporting organisations have struggled to not only m*t the demand for their services in many cases but have struggled themselves to keep their heads above water both financially and piactically. The following statistics drawn from our own research (conducted by the University of Chester) and other sourTrs help to give context to the expenences of many of our member oroanisations over the last year of the safeguarding leads surveyed felt supported in their role 82% 100% hod ottèss to support for their role outside of their locol chvrch or organisation 82%

20% had felt overwhelmed in their safeguarding role

39¥0 of organisations that conduct international work said the pandemic had impacted that work 70% reported covid has impacted or changed the way they conduct their safeguarding duties 69% of participants stated that COVID-19 has impacted safeguarding in their organisation

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Equipping Organisations We equip society with the knowledge and skills to create safer environments for children and adults at risk. websitell, we launched a new series of podcasts on Spotify, Apple podcasts and Google Podcasts. sharing practical tips and guidance,. and continued our monthly blog series with advice on helping Over the past year we have continued in our organisations prepare loi a post lockdown mission to equip society with the knowledge rise In disclosures. As well 3s creating our and skills needed to safeguard vulnerable own content, we worked with a number of people by iesponding to the need for partners taking part in several online events support from organisations and Individuals Including with Charity Digital. Premier as they have adapted to the rapidly changing Digital lon Inclusivity and the digital chLJrchl circumstances and guidan￿ issu& by the Féith Charities Week run by Civil Society. government in the face of the pandemic. and contributed to a new publication produced by IVP books on responding to the eh2llenge of Coronavirus cÈlled'Healthy faith and the Coronavirus.. 40% drop in the number of th￿kS being completed, although towards the end of year as restiictions began to lift, we saw check numbers steadily retLirning to pre- pandemic levels and recorded more than 42,325 enhanced, standard and basic DBS checks being completed this year. Another area where we work to share knowledge has been our rese8rch programme, conducting relevant and timely iesearch to Inform safeguarding poctice aeross the UK This year SÈW two research projects beirbg conducted with ihe publication of the report IroFn our research with the University of Chester into S8leguarding In International Christian Work which we launched at an online event attended by over 150 representatives from Charities and faith-based organisations working internationally, and the launch of a study Into the impact ol COVID on safeguarding, the headlines of which are published in this report with the full report due to be published nexi year Research rerM3ins a core element of our work underpinning and Informing the development of our advice and serviTrs. Sharing knowledge As many organisations have faced significant challenges In changing the way they run their activities or Interact with their beneficiaries and staff this year, our focus has been on providing up-tTrdate and relwani Information and knowledge equipping organisétions to work s8lely online 2nd In-person where possible Equipping organisations with the knowledge they need to make safe recruitment decisions about their workers remained orbe of our most relied utH)n seivice even during the pandemic. However, OLJr long-established disclosure service, which continues to be the leading provider In ihe country lor cheeks to the faith sector, was where the Impact of the pandemic was most noticeably felt as many organisations cancelled activities. put staff on furlough. and saw a drop in volunteering. Overall, we saw a We accomplished this in a numbei of ways including hosting 8 free webinar giving advice on working safely during COVID-1g (which proved so popular that demand for registration crashed. our

Skilling-up Our first Safeguarding in an International Contexl training was informed by our research with the University ol Chester and had 30 delegates from all over the world, Including countries such as Spain. Poitugal. Ecuador and Chad, many with extensive experience of safeguarding internationally. The13unch of our brand-new e-leaming was a significant step forward with our new Basic Safeguarding Awareness course. This one-houi online course was built compleiely in house by the team and feedback so far has Included.'I teach basic s8leguarding and found ihe course excellent and very comprehensive. I esp&ially likal the fact you broughi Christian elements into the course to consider and our responsibility.. One ol the primary ways that we work to skill up organisations and workers is through the provision of safegu3rding training. With the iestrietions In place on meeting in-person, our locus this year has been on the development and provision of alternative online learning options including the provision of webinars and In launching ol our new e-leainino produci Our webinars cover the full lange of our training offer, delivered across day times, evenings and Saturdays. This year we have been able to add four new courses to our range which have Included Pastoral Care and Supporting Suwivors. Assessing and Managing Risk, Spiritual Abuse and safeguarding In an international contexl This brings our total course offering to 14. Our team of selffmployed trainers remain committed and flexible alongside growing demand, and they have all grown in confidence in their ability to deliver webinars, many of them switching between host and co-host with ease and ollering peer support lor their own professional development. OUR PLANS FOR FUTURE E-LEARNING COURSE ARE WELL UNDER WAY.

Empowering Society We empower society to respond appropriately to those who are vulnerable or have experienced abuse The second part of our mission is to empowei society and we do this by being a shoulder to lean on for organisations and Individuals which has never been more keenly felt than during these uncertain times. we offer to OFerate from 7am to midnight each day. in relation to these on the seNiee we offer and this is emphasised in theongoing high level of renewals. largest undertaking of consultancy wtsrk Thirtyone'.eight has undertaken to date. We are so very giateful to all who participated, especially to victims and survivors who shared their stories. as well és to the many members of the Thirtyone".eight team for their great commitment to undertaking this sensitively, compassionately and professionally. It has been very encouraging recently to learn ol two organisations that are committed to going through each of the wider iecomrnendations lor reflection and learning aknut what may need to change regarding their existing structures, processes and eulture to help prevent any similaroccurrences. We've also been the first poini of contact for res￿ndIng directly to victims/suNivors by providing three designated helplines associated with our safeguarding reviews relating to high-profile cases. Ounng this year, we have been commissioned to undertake a number of complex safeguarding reviews and have expanded our support for international safeguarding which is an area that we continueto see growing year on ye8r. We have underiaken three complex reviews in the past yearfor The Crowded House, Emmanuel Church Wimbledon 2nd the Tttus Trust. Specialist support Year orb yearwe s demand for our consultancy work increase and this year has been no exception despite the restrictions of the pandernic. which have meant much of our work has been conducted through online video meetings. More re￿ntly, there has bn an increase In requests for audits and case reviews. These are complex safeguarding situations and we are privileged to be able to work in partnership wtth a wide range of organisationsto help suppom encourage and equip them with their safeguarding needs. This year has also seen an increase in organisations wishing to enter a service agr&ment with us and we've seen new agreements set-up énd the renewal of 17 existing annual agreements Weve also seen renewals ol our listening service which we offer to support suivivois, and our'out of hours. coverto ensure workers always have someone to steak to when they need The Lessons Learned Review for advice We continue to get positive f&dback Emmanuel Church Wimbledon was the Responding Our safeguarding helpline continues to be one ol our most-LJsed seNices. During the year our dedicated helpline team continued to provide guidance and advice, many working from home. to enable individuals and organisations to respond appiopiialely to issues ol abuse-. prevenlion and response Open Monday to Friday 19am- 5pm) with and an 'out ol houis, seNice operated lor urgeni calls, during this ye3r, we received and responded to 3,330 ealls S°6 of whieh were ieeeived out of hoLJrs As with OLJr DBS service, the Impact of pandemic was evident In a decrease of 27% In total recorded c811 volumes cormpared with the pievious year. with our summer period (usually our busiest due to festivals and events) being extremely quiet. Following a usel consultation with key stakeholders, we changed the provision Our Lessons Leamed Review for The Crowded House was ourfirst published rwiew In the past year This type ol work is extremely complex and challenging for all who take part. Operating such a review requires expert knowledge and professionalism and a tested rnethodology. The report ol the review and all its recommendations were accepted bythe trusiees of The Crowded House. It has also received some very ￿sitIVe feedback from many participants, interested others. and even academic colleagues. It is important to notethat following this workthere have been iwo complaints to date from Inierested parties, which h8ve been responded to through our formal complaints process. THE CULTURE REVIEW FOR TITUS TRUST IS CURRENTLY UNDERWAY AND WILL REPORT TOWARDS THE END OF 2021.

Encouraging People We encourage society to stand against oppression and exploitation by informing legislation and striving to raise the standards in safeguarding practice. 17-year-olds As of wilting, the Bill Is scheduled for a second reading in the House of Lords. This piovided opportunity for us to speak to the media about the change and about this aspect of our work Including across BBC radio. this year, for the first time, we hosted our own online safeguarding Sunday service which featured contributions Iiom Slaff and Trusiees, including worship, prayers and a talk that was broadcast live on our Facebook channel and hosted on our website and YouTube. To make this as accessible as possible, we collaborated with'signs ol God, to provide sign language Interpretation. which was a helpful process as we think about developing more digital content. In total we had over 2,000 visits to the Safeguarding Sunday web page. 700 organisations registered to take part and the'live. service received 1.800 views across all our platforms. Feedback we received Included.'"Safegu8rding can be a subject that some people are not too keen to listen to or take part in. I think that using some ol the great resources that you provided gave a different and more Interesting Insight into the subject. Everyone was engaged and I didnt get the usual comments about It not being relevant. Thank you.. Which was great io hear. The campaign was supported by the Church of England, and endoised by both Archbishop John 8entamLJ and Bishop Peter Hancock (Lead Safeguarding Bishop at the iimel. Also, this year we have seen over 300 church leaders sign our'safer Places Pledge,. Also, this year. we have continued to raise standards in safeguardirbg through working In partnership with the key representatives for safeguarding from all the main Christian denominations as members land with Justin Humphreys as the curient Chairl ol the Christian Forum for S2feguÈrding ICFSI. and through our sponsorship ol the Children & Young People Now excellence In safeguarding award. We've also sought to encourage society to st8nd against oppression and exploitation by being a trusted voice speaking out on the issues and amplifying the voice of victims and survivors. We continue to be the go to, organisalion for the media on all matters relating to safeguarding and faith, regularly contributing and commenting via religious and main stream press and media including". The Telegraph, The Times, The Sun, The Church Times, Premier, Third Sector, Children & Young People Now, UCB Radio. Ghristian Today. and others This year we've also sought to inform conversations around faith and safeguarding through the development of a iheology ol safeguarding - 'On behalf ol the voiceless. produced in partnership with Dr Krish Kandiah. and which seeks to give clarity around the Christian faith basis and motivation for safeguarding within faith communities. Integr81 to our mission Is to encourage organisations to raise standards in safeguarding Once they have the knowledge, skills and iools they need to create safer places. we work to encourage them to create cultures that are safer for all. The challenge this year has been to ensuie safeguarding has rernained on the agenda, amongst the all the competing priorities of the pandemic. Raising standards This year we've sought to continue to raise safeguarding standards across society through various initiatives Including our flag ship campaign Safeguarding Sunday Informing understanding This year saw the government announce an irnportant change on Positions of Trust legislation which we, as a charity, have been campaigning for as part ol our work through the All-Party Paili8mentary Group for which we provide the Secretariat. This has resulted In prtsposed Changes to the'Positions of Trust. legislation which appealed In the Police, Crirne. Sentencing. and Courts Bill, introduced In Parliament in March. which would make it Illegal for both religious leaders and sports coaches to engage in sexual activity with 16- and Like everything else this year. our Safeguarding Sunday campaign looked very different We updated and refreshed our online resources, ensuring they were focused to online Se￿ices. This Included the production ol 8 bfftnd-new animation- Sam's story- which looked at safeguarding Iiom the perspective of a child and which was shortlisted for 'Best use of Video. Animation or Audio, in the fvlemcomm Awards 2021 Also,

i .Ii'l David says he "DREAMED OF ACHURCH THAT WAS AHEAD OF THE GAME. SETTING THE STANDARD IN ITS MEASURES TO PROTECT CHILDREN AND SUPPORT ALL THOSE AFFECTED BY SUCH HORRIFIC ABUSE AND NEVER SEEKING TO DEFEND THE INDEFENSIBLE." Although that dream may still be some way off, the significant piogress Fnade since David began his work is evident. We now see é significant pioportion of churches Implementing safeguarding procedures, churches being held to ccount for past Ènd present failures and the right attention being given to faith cornmunities through the Independent Inquiry into Child Sexual Abuse in which Thirtyone."eight has been an active participani. David Pearson, the founder of Thirtyone.eight, received an MBE in the Queens New Year Honours list. David. who was CEO of the charity until his retirement In 201 O, and then Company Secretary and a Trustee until 2019, was instrumental in the development of the charity which, at one point, he ran from a earavan on his diivew3y. It has grown over the last 40+ years to become the largest independent faith-based safeguarding chariiy In the United Kingdom with a ie8m of over 50 people and engaging with a neiwork of over l 0,000 organisations nationally and internation811y.

We are stronger together Every organisation that works with children, young people or adults can benefit from joining us as a member. Open to any organisation that wants to create safer places, membership with us is the gateway to accessing our complete range of services. Our unique membership model means everyone in an organisation gets the help and advice that is right for them. Plus, they get all the benefits of being part of a supportive community of lik&minded organisations nationwide, sharing best practicetogether. Levels of membership have continued to for 811. organisétions with a low annual refreshed and updated our members. remain steady ihioughout the year, despite tuinovei or those just setting up, we maoazine, Together, which is now the impact of the pandemic. Overall, the administer a support fund to ensure published twice a year, providing useful number of Individu21 orgÈnisations that finances Ère not a bairier to receiving our updates on legislation and ielevant topical hold an active annual membership with help. This year we have spent £14,215 on articles. hAenibers receive a monthly email us Is 6,260 As many of these are head- reduced subscriptions which Is up on keeping them up-tTrdate on the latest office or denominational/national groups last year and we have given a subscription safeguarding related news, headlines this means we work with over l 0.000 break to 62 organisations141 of these and legislative changes. as well as having organisations through our network have remained members) This is against access io our comprehensive online the backdrop of an incredibly challenging safegu3rding manual which is full of freely year for our membership downlo2dÈble resources, templates, forms and policy documents. We work haid to ensure rnembership is affordable and accessible, whilst remaining ol the highest quality so that whether the oiganisation Is a large n8tion81 company or 3 stn311 local church. If they employ thtsusands of staff oriust a handful of volunteers, our services can easily scale to fit the need. As part of our charitable objectives and our commitrnent to creating safer places Our community One of the many benefits of membership is that members receive regular communication and updates from us which seek to equip, empower and encourage them in all they are doing to create safer places loi all This year we've

Across the UK and beyond helpline compliments other Helplines Nl members by providing speci81ist safeguarding advice lor professionals, churches, charities, irrdividuals, victims and suwivors. Thirtyone."eight has also become a member of the Northern Ireland Council on Voluntary Action INICVAI. NICVA supporis the voluniary and corntnunity sector by offering a range of practical, advocacy 2nd support services We are looking forward to partnering with NICVA mernbers in the faith and chaiitable sectors in Northern Ireland. Our mission Is to support org8nis8tions across the UK, and ihose working internationally, to create safei places 101 211 With significant difleiences in legislation, governance and terminology across ihe four nations ol the UK and globally, as well as some similarities, our team of specialist safeguaiding advisors has been continuing io offer help and support that Is relevant to these different contexts In Scotland. Children Scotland hosted Its first ever online learning week As part of this week-long online event. which brought together a range of experts and organisations to share Ideas, perspectives and possible solutions to some DI the biggest challenges currently facing the childrens sector In Scotland, we weie delighted to be Invited to deliver a session on Crisis Management. In Wales, we continued our work wilh the Welsh Christian Safeguarding Forutn IWCSF) 2n Inter-denominationÈl network meeting of Safeguarding Professionals In Chiistian Organisations building links with the Welsh Government, the National Independent Safeguarding Forurn. Regional Safeguarding Boards, and the Welsh Council lor Voluntaiy Action, along with links to other orgÈnisations in order to inform legislation and raise standards In safeguarding. We also continued to provide the faith representative Input for the Welsh Council of Voluntary Action safeguarding sieering group In Northern Ireland our long-established AccessNI service continued to provide ANI checks to the f8iih sector In Northern Iiel8nd and our nation8lly accredited safeguarding helpline become member of the Helplines Nl network. Helplines Nl brings together over 30 helplines operating across Northern Ireland, providing a variety of supporl services including Informalion. advice, counselling ar)d listening services. The Thirtyone."eight safegu8iding THIS YEAR WE ALSO LAUNCHED TFIAINING SPECIFIC FOR THE LEGISLATIVE AND PRACTICE CONTEXT OF EACH OF THE FOUR NATIONS.

Statement from our joint Chief Executives to the teom for the continued etsorys to keep the Work not only contintsing but developing in so mony oys through this Yeor. for a return to in-person based activities in the summer and beyond. undertake further complex safeguarding ieviews. We have also expanded our support for international safeguarding, which Is an are8 that we continue to see During the year Steve was able to time off on sabbatical with Justin's sabbatical planned lor Ql of ihe next financial year. The opportunity to take time out to refresh and do something completely dilfeient is valuable. Call volumes to our Safeguarding Helpline are also now beginning io show signs of Incieased uptake, with numbers not dissimilai to the same period in 2019 Our training activity is also healthy, with an Increase of 30% In quarter foul compared with the same quarter in 2019 growing year on year. Our stiategy document continues to provide the backdrop and give locus to the direction of work. Strategy continues to shifi and evolve as demand and circumstances dictate. although having a longer-term view ensures key projects are We continue to keep our eye on the not forgotten. Some significant work has horizon and plan as best we can to been achieved In our IT Infrastiucture and anticipate the return to more stable levels there has been a huge amount of cross of activity for charities and laith-based department work with our independent organisations post-lockdown. We expect reviews. Finance and business continue that the pandemic will continue to affect to produce tnore valuable data to ensure activities and volumes lor some time yet. we can be more Intelligent Èbout future but these early Indicators are encouraging. decisions in different areas ol the Several large pieces of work have been business. completed during the last year which gives We have 8lre8dy begun to look at the us opportunity to reflect on processes and forward plans ltsr 2021-22 and beyond apply any learning for future development. Not least, the successful completion of the Independent Learning Review for The Crowded House and the Independent lessons learned review concerning Jonathan Fletcher and Emmanuel Church Wimbledon. In addition. we have been commissioned by other organisations to In some areas ol our work, the way forward is less certain. Government guidance continues to understandably shift, and we need to react appropriately to this- ensuring the safety of staff as our priority. This does not stop the great work that has happened and will continue to lake place Importantly our users have continued to receive the same high level of service they have come to expect from us. The staff tearn continues to lean-in to the challenges that we are facing org8nisation8lly and have been conslstent In their achievement of a remarkable output regardless. This is to their credit and demonstiates the sheer determination that exists behind the collectively felt purpose ol each and every ieam. Some areas of work that have suffered in volume terms during the pandemic are on a slow, but gradual, return towards previous levels. It is encouraging to see increases in disclosure processing volumes (heading towards 751 of volumes when compared with the same time in 2019 -pre-pandemic) The uptake ofthe free webinars over the last year might also indicate an increased interest from account holders, in readiness account DI when and how the COVID-I g restrictions will be lifted. Ive continue to have made some significant gains having re-prioritised some of our plans and these will put us In a good position as we look forward with many plans already undepN8y. Justin Humphreys and Steve Ball Joint-CEOs

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Covid-19 Post COVID and beyond 2021 Collaborative Approach We are an oigar)Isation thai believes In the value that Is brought by different perspectives, knowledge, experience and expertise and we will seek to strengthen the support we provide through working with others where possible. This will Include.- Influencing and leading change at a national and Ioc81 level, growing new and existing partnerships., expanding our membership models and offers, developing our consultancy, training, help line and DBS offers in collaboration with our membership. This year has genuinely been a year like no other. The effect of COVID on us and our members has been significant, resulting in some organisations being forced to reduce or completely cease activity for large periods of time. After successfully working through the immediate disruption of moving Èll staff to homeworking, we have continued to innovate and adapt many ol our services to respond to the changing and evolving needs of our tnembers ensuring they coniinue io have ihe help and support they need. Our longer-term plans coniinue to be governed and developed in line with our organisational straiegy. which has proved to be a'living docunient over the last yeai. as some aspects required more Immediate action throLJgh COVID, while others could be appropriately pushed back. The strategy is built around four key areés of locus Sustainable Grovrth We are an organisation that values our environment and sirives to use the best technology and resources to maximise the effectiveness. impact and sustainability of our work. This will include working to be a carbon neutrÈl organisation, developing the way we use technology and plan financially,. engaging with changes In structure of Christian churches and communities., greater engagement across all four nations of the UK and Internaiionally. Profèssional Dw•lopm•nt We are an organisation that seeks to positively Influence others through the outworking of our Christian faith, professionalism and desire to irnprove people's lived experience through our own learning and development. This will Include luither Increasing ihe quality ol work undertaken-, providing opportunity to recognise good practice, inereÈsing our role as 2 leading and learning organisation. COVID has hit us financially, up to the value of c£l 60k. but we are grateful to have more than sufficient reserves to covei this. It has put our financial lorecastino to return to a positive budget back 18 months to two years, but again we have adequate reserves to Ethical Application We are an organisation that Is motivated by our Christian faith. which will always be demonstrated In our love for people and the way we engage with them. This will include, ensuring all services continue to operate in line with our core Christian values." responding to challenges and diversity in society. As with any crisis, Ihere are good opportunities to learn as an organisation. We have taken this time to re-evaluate. improve systems, develop online ofleiings. consider what post-lockdown looks like for us ar)d our members. We believe we are coming through this stronger. more efficient and more effective because of the demandg of COVID

Financials This gave us a net performance of Year on year our income has decreased by only £122k This perfortnance would have been worse if not for the sale of our property in November 2020. We remain so grateful to all our rnembeis and SLJpporters for helping us to achieve this. have a significant Impact on our finances and Is likely to reduce the income from the reserves we have held. -£123k before investments losseslgoins. Our expenditure decreased by £269k We Saw net gains on the rev31uatiorb ol our investments of £213k giving us a total net movement in funds of +£90k. We remain confident about resolving the deficit and have robust plans In place to piogress with this over the coming years. Our Investment portfolio has significanily recovered alter the downturn at the end of12st year. The value of the funds has also increased due to profits from the sale of our property being added to the investment portfolio. Further details of our accounts can be found in the accompanying financial statements. Current Risk Management Increased income Irotn other areas of our work, development of new Income streams and sufficient reserves. Our new online training suite and IT systems and infrastructure are examples of how we have done this Our fixed assets are valued at £1 4m with £1.2m of that being in Investments. Reserves policy Our reserves policy states that we should hold 3 months. expenditure, though for some years now the actual amount has been in excess of this figure. Based on the 2021 accounts this equates to approximately £59Sk12020. £662kl Over the next 2-3 years the deficit budget will Our staff take risk seriously in all areas of our work, which works effectively towards identifying and managing risk well on a day-to-day basis.

Structure. Governance and Management Governing document Thirtyone.-eight is a registered charity and a Company limited by guarantee, without share capital. It Is governed by Its Trusiees Iihe Directors). The governing document is Its Memorandum 2nd Articles ol Agsoeiation. These were updated in November 2019 to include the sirnplification of Trustees, terrns of office, the ability for remote meetings and changes in language to reflect current terms. The charity is registered with the Charity Comniission in England 2nd Wales, and the Scottish Charities Regulator. Trustees. tenure is for a period of S years. Members can stand for re-election by the Board for a maximum of three terms Pay policy for key management The key management forthe charity comprises the Tiustees and the Joint Chief Executives. Remuneration and benefits are determined on the basis of performance and periodic peer sector benchmarking. In the c8se of Ihe Chief Executives. this power is delegated to the Trustees, and for other m8n8gement personnel. pay and benefits are determined by the Chief Executives, subject to an overall budget and framework agreed by Trustees. The Board annually considerg the mix of skills, knowledge and experience it needs to govern. lead and deliver the charitls purposes effectively. It endeavours to ieflecl this mix In its trustee appointments. b813ncing the need lor continuity with the need to refresh the Board. Trustees receive an appropriately resourced induction when theyjoin the Board Trustees are given the opportunity to have ongoing learning and development. The full Board meet quarterly and. In addition, the Executive Committee. comprising ihe Chair and the Vice Chair and the Joint CEOS, meet four times. The Board of Trustees The Board consists of 2 maximum of 9 Trustees, dependent on recruitmerbt of suitable candidates. New trustees are recruited as vacancies arise by following a safer iecruitment process, which Includes candidates being Interviewed and releiences taken before being invited to participate In Board meetings before a final decision orb appointment is reached by the full Board Whilst It Is acknowledged that the Board take ultimaie responsibility for the activity of the charity. delegations are set to the 'lowest appropriate responsible person, in order to facilitate efficient and ellective day to day running of the organis8tion These are clearly set out in our Internal Controls Policy and Practice.

Administrative details

Registered charity name

Bankers

Thirtyone:eight (formerly Churches' Child Protection Advisory Service)

Barclays Bank pie, 8 - 14 Darwen Street Blackburn, BB2 2BZ

Charity registration number

Solicitors

1004490 (England and Wales) SC040578 (Scotland)

Wellers Solicitors, Tenison House, 45 Tweedy Road, Bromley, Kent, BR1 3NF

In accordance with the company's articles, a resolution proposing that Azets Audit Services be reappointed as auditor of the company will be put at a General Meeting.

Company registration number 02646487

Principal and Registered office

2 Rosedale Nursery Offices, College Road, Hextable, Kent, BRS 7LT

Disclosure of information to auditors.

Trustees

Each of the trustees has confirmed that there is no information of which they are aware which is relevant to the audit, but of which the auditor is unaware. They have further confirmed that they have taken appropriate steps to identify such relevant information and to establish that the auditors are aware of such information.

Mr A C Pierce - Chair Mrs B Robb - Vice Chair Mrs J Douglas

Dr T Herring - Safeguarding Mr O C B Home

Ms A Ward Mr P Wharrad (appointed 14.05.20) Joint Chief Executives Mr J Humphreys (Safeguarding) Mr S Ball (Operations)

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Auditor

Azets Audit Services, Greytown House 221-227 High Street, Orpington, Kent BR6 0NZ

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 25th November 2021.

Investment Managers

Rathbones, 159 New Bond Street, London, W1 S 2UD

Auditor

In accordance with the company's articles, a resolution proposing that Azets Audit Services be reappointed as auditor of the company will be put at a General Meeting.

Disclosure of information to auditors

Each of the trustees have confirmed that there is no information of which they are aware which is relevant to the audit, but of which the auditor is unaware. They have further confirmed that they have taken appropriate steps to identify such relevant information and to establish that the auditors are aware of such information.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 25[th] November 2021 and signed on its behalf by:

Bridget Robb Interim Chair

Thirtyone:Eight

Statement of Trustees Responsibilities for the Year Ended 31 March 2021

Company law and the law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for the year. In preparing those financial statements the Trustees are required to:

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

Report of the Independent Auditors to the Members of Thirtyone:Eight

Opinion

We have audited the financial statements of Thirtyone:Eight (the ‘charitable company’) for the year ended 31 March 2021 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Cash Flow Statement and the related notes. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).

Basis for opinion

We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing (UK) (ISAs (UK)) and applicable law. Our responsibilities under those standards are further described in the Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC’s Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion

Conclusions relating to going concern

In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Trustees use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.

Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or conditions that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue.

Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the Trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report.

Other information

The other information comprises the information included in the Trustees Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our auditor’s report thereon. The Trustees are responsible for the other information contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this other information, we are required to report that fact.

We have nothing to report in this regard.

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Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006

In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit:

Matters on which we are required to report by exception

In the light of the knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the Trustees’ Report and the incorporated Strategic Report.

We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters where the Companies Act 2006 requires us to report to you if, in our opinion:

Responsibilities of trustees

As explained more fully in the Statement of Trustees’ responsibilities set out on page 14, the trustees (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company law) 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 misstatement, whether due to fraud or error.

In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are responsible for assessing the charitable company’s ability to continue as a going 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 charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so.

Auditor’s responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements

Our objectives 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 auditor’s report that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAs (UK) will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise 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 financial statements.

Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud

Irregularities, including fraud, are instances of non-compliance with laws and regulations. We design procedures in line with our responsibilities, outlined above and on the Financial Reporting Council’s website, to detect material misstatements in respect of irregularities, including fraud.

Report of the Independent Auditors to the Trustees and Members of Thirtyone:Eight

Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud (continued)

We obtain and update our understanding of the entity, its activities, its control environment, and likely future developments, including in relation to the legal and regulatory framework applicable and how the entity is complying with that framework. Based on this understanding, we identify and assess the risks of material misstatement of the financial statements, whether due to fraud or error, design and perform audit procedures responsive to those risks, and obtain audit evidence that is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. This includes consideration of the risk of acts by the entity that were contrary to applicable laws and regulations, including fraud.

In response to the risk of irregularities and non-compliance with laws and regulations, including fraud, we designed procedures which included:

As part of an audit in accordance with ISAs (UK), we exercise professional judgment and maintain professional scepticism throughout the audit. We also:

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Extent to which the audit was considered capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud (continued)

We communicate with those charged with governance regarding, among other matters, the planned scope and timing of the audit and significant audit findings, including any significant deficiencies in internal control that we identify during our audit.

Use of our report

This report is made solely to the charitable company’s members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company’s members those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor’s report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company and the charitable company’s members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.

Michelle Wilkes FCA Senior Statutory Auditor For and on behalf of Azets Audit Services, Greytown House 221-227 High Street

Orpington

Kent BR6 0NZ

Date: 29 November 2021

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Statement of Financial Activities

(Incorporating an Income and Expenditure Account) for the Year Ended 31 March 2021


Notes
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
2
Charitable activities
3
Other trading activities
4
Investment income
5
Coronavirus Job Retention Scheme
Gain on sale of fixed asset investment
Total
EXPENDITURE ON
Raising funds
6
Charitable activities
6
Consultancy
Disclosures and helpline
Training
Other trading activities
6
Total
6
NET EXPENDITURE BEFORE GAINS AND LOSSES
Other recognised gains/(losses)
Gains/(losses) on revaluation of
investments
12
Net movement in funds
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Total funds brought forward
24
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD		 Unrestricted funds
31.3.21
31.3.20
£
£
14,245
14,553
1,946,291
2,330,181
601
5,247
22,665
30,592
29,294
-
245,478
-
2,258,574
2,380,573
6,543
6,995
436,583
328,065
1,678,569
1,972,700
260,034
334,272
204
8,434
2,381,933
2,650,466
(123,359)
(269,893)
213,322
(110,720)
89,963
(380,613)
1,517,469
1,898,082
1,607,432
1,517,469

All transactions are derived from continuing activities.

All recognised gains and losses are included in the Statement of Financial Activities.

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Balance Sheet At 31 March 2021

Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible assets
10
Tangible assets
11
Investments
12
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
15
NET CURRENT ASSETS
NET ASSETS
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
17
TOTAL FUNDS
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
13
Current asset investments
14
Cash at bank		 31.3.21
£
103,611
15,184
1,232,787
1,351,582
(175,839)
255,850
1,607,432
1,488,637
118,795
1,607,432
195,065
-
236,624
431,689		 31.3.20
£
147,954
25,721
828,395
1,002,070
(157,817)
515,399
1,517,469
1,343,794
173,675
1,517,469
155,009
245,317
272,890
673,216

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 25[th] November 2021 and were signed on its behalf by:

.............................................

Bridget Robb Interim Chair

Thirtyone:Eight

Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended 31 March 2021

31.3.21 31.3.20
Notes £ £
Cash flows from operating activities:
Cash generated from operations 19 135,359 (167,512)
Net cash flow from operating activities
135,359 (167,512)
Cash flows from investing activities:
Purchase of tangible fixed assets (1,218) (13,272)
Purchase of intangible fixed assets (3,994) (63,049)
Purchase of fixed asset investments (534,254) (59,802)
Sale of fixed asset investments 345,176 314,075
Interest received 22,665 30,592
Net cash provided by investing activities (171,625) 216,070
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the
reporting period (36,266) 48,558
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of 272,890 224,332
the reporting period
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the
reporting period 236,624 272,890

Thirtyone:Eight

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021

1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES

1.1 Basis of preparing the financial statements

Thirtyone:Eight is a registered charitable company in the United Kingdom. In the event of the charity being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the charity. The address of the registered office is given in the charity information on page 14 of these financial statements. The nature of the charity’s operations and principal activities is the provision of education and resources primarily, but not exclusively, for safeguarding children, vulnerable adults and those affected by abuse.

The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS 102. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant notes to these accounts.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK (FRS 102) issued on 16 July 2014 as amended by Bulletin 1 and Bulletin 2 and the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom (FRS 102) and the Charities Act 2011.

The financial statements are prepared on a going concern basis under the historical cost convention, modified to include certain items at fair value. The financial statements are prepared in sterling which is the functional currency of the charity.

The significant accounting policies applied in the preparation of these financial statements are set out below. These policies have been consistently applied to all years presented unless otherwise stated.

1.2 Fund accounting

Unrestricted funds are available to spend on activities that further any of the purposes of the charity.

Designated funds are unrestricted funds of the charity which the trustees have decided at their discretion to set aside for a specific purpose. Restricted funds are donations which the donor has specified are to be solely used for the particular areas of the charity’s work. Further details of each fund as shown in note 17.

1.3 Income

All income is included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when the charity is legally entitled to the income after any performance conditions have been met, the amount can be measured reliably and it is probable that the income will be received.

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Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021

1.4 Expenditure

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all costs related to the category. Expenditure is recognised where there is a legal or constructive obligation to make payments to third parties, it is probable that the settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. It is categorised under the following headings:

Grants offered subject to conditions which have not been met at the year end date are noted as a commitment but not accrued as expenditure.

Irrecoverable VAT is charged as an expense against the activity for which expenditure arose.

1.5 Allocation and apportionment of costs

Support costs are those that assist the work of the charity but do not directly represent charitable activities and include office costs, governance costs, administrative payroll costs. They are incurred directly in support of expenditure on the objects of the charity and include project management carried out at Head Office. Where support costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to cost of raising funds and expenditure on charitable activities on a basis consistent with use of the resources for example, allocating property costs by floor areas, or per capita, staff costs by the time spent and other costs by their usage. See note 6.

1.6 Intangible fixed assets

Intangible fixed assets relates to the capitalisation of the CRM database and website development costs. Amortisation is provided at 20% straight line in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

1.7 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost or valuation less accumulated depreciation and accumulated impairment losses. Cost includes costs directly attributable to making the asset capable of operating as intended. Fixed assets below £500 are not capitalised.

Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.

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Notes to the Financial Statements

for the Year Ended 31 March 2021

1.8 Fixed Asset Investments

Investments are recognised initially at fair value which is normally the transaction price excluding transaction costs. Subsequently, they are measured at fair value with changes recognised in ‘net gains / (losses) on investments’ in the SoFA if the shares are publicly traded or their fair value can otherwise be measured reliably. Other investments are measured at cost less impairment.

1.9 Current asset investment

Investments represent charity assets which are on the open market for resale and are valued at the cash or other consideration expected to be paid or received and are not discounted.

1.10 Debtors

Trade and other debtors are recognised at the amount due less any provision for bad or doubtful debts.

1.11 Creditors

Creditors are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors are recognised at their settlement amounts.

1.12 Hire purchase and leasing commitments

Rentals paid under operating leases are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities on a straight line basis over the period of the lease.

1.13 Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

1.14 Going Concern

The trustees have assessed the financial position of the charity, the assumptions made in the preparation of its budgets and forecasts and the financial risks it faces. Based on this and the level of reserves held the trustees conclude that it is appropriate to prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis.

Thirtyone:eight’s work is all in the area of safeguarding and, with the exception of the Covid-19 period, the demand for our services has continued to increase year on year. With safeguarding being at the forefront of all public activities now, there is no reason to think that this demand will reduce. Thirtyone:eight are always looking to the future and trying to see new potential areas for our work to ensure we are ahead of the curve. Our five year strategic plan, which was developed last year, ensures that we have a clear focus and direction.

Our financial model is spread across various departments which shares the risk – even if one area did reduce beyond our control. We have embarked over the last few years a large consolidation and expansion project for the whole business and have been working to a budget deficit for this time. It is our expectation (and the previous year’s modelling show) that we will return to a balanced budget over the next two years – even with the effect of Covid-19 - and we have sufficient reserves to cover the interim shortfall.

Thirtyone:Eight

Notes to the Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2021

1.15 Taxation

The charity is an exempt charity within the meaning of schedule 3 of the Charities Act 2011 and is considered to pass the tests set out in Paragraph 1 Schedule 6 Finance Act 2010 and therefore it meets the definition of a charitable company for UK corporation tax purposes.

1.16 Judgement and key sources of estimation uncertainty

Accounting estimates and judgements are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances. The Foundation makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates and assumptions will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.

Useful economic lives of intangible and tangible assets

The annual amortisation/depreciation charge for tangible assets is sensitive to changes in the estimated useful economic lives and residual values of the assets. The useful economic lives and residual values are reassessed annually. They are amended when necessary to reflect current estimates, based on technological advancement, future investments, economic utilisation and the physical condition of the assets. See notes 10 and 11 for the carrying amount of the website development and software and property plant and equipment, and notes 1.6 and 1.7 for the useful economic lives for each class of assets.

1.17 Government grants

Government grants are recognised at the fair value of the asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance that the grant conditions will be met and the grants will be received.

A grant that specifies performance conditions is recognised in income when the performance conditions are met. Where a grant does not specify performance conditions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before the recognition criteria are satisfied is recognised as a liability.

2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES

Donations and legacies
Gift aid		 31.3.21
£
10,008
4,237
14,245		 31.3.20
£
9,677
4,876
14,553

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

for the Year Ended 31 March 2021

3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
31.3.21
31.3.20
£
£
Consultancy 224,750
134,741
Disclosures and helpline 746,030
1,229,081
Membership 804,745
765,550
Training 167,285
193,272
Other 3,481
7,537
1,946,291
2,330,181
4. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
31.3.21
31.3.20
£
£
Merchandise 601
5,247
5. INVESTMENT INCOME
31.3.21
31.3.20
£
£
Income from listed investments 22,593
30,014
Deposit account interest 72
578
22,665
30,592
6. EXPENDITURE ON CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES
Direct Support
Staff costs costs costs Total
Total
31.03.21
31.03.20
Raising funds - 6,543 - 6,543
6,995
Charitable expenditure
Consultancy 220,709 139,444 76,430 436,583
328,065
Disclosures and helpline 898,040 526,830 253,699
1,678,569
1,972,700
Training 160,677 42,469 56,888 260,034
334,272
1,279,426 708,743 387,017
2,375,186
2,635,037
Other trading activities
Merchandise - - 204 204
8,434
1,279,426 715,286 387,221
2,381,933
2,650,466

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021

6a. SUPPORT COSTS

Rent
Rates
Staff training and welfare
Recruitment
Utilities
Advertising, publicity, marketing and
exhibition costs
Publications and design
Vehicle expenses
Catering
Cleaning
Computer expenses
Insurance
Postage and stationery
Photocopier
Repairs
Storage
Telephone
Meeting costs
Project development
Bank charges
Licences
Subscriptions
Sundry expenses
Depreciation
Amortisation
Professional fees
Governance (note 6b)
6b. GOVERNANCE COSTS
Auditor’s remuneration
Auditor’s remuneration – previous years
Auditor’s remuneration – non audit services
Freelance costs
Professional fees
Trustee insurance
Other		 31.03.21
31.03.20
75,590
63,334
3,089
3,231
14,383
25,069
-
1,655
2,187
10,370
13,883
57,704
17,209
57,687
11,422
11,675
373
1,810
5,047
6,002
60,016
15,595
8,112
5,538
5,656
26,664
3,199
6,550
9,383
12,279
5,476
2,985
14,824
18,607
529
23,652
25,168
28,113
15,064
17,226
14,700
13,478
4,758
5,539
1,959
3,608
11,755
35,752
41,167
34,393
-
8,673
22,272
30,034
387,221
527,222
31.03.21
31.03.20
7,491
6,750
-
6,897
2,772
1,700
800
1,200
2,548
1,355
-
2,353
8,661
9,779
22,272
30,034

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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued

for the Year Ended 31 March 2021

7. NET EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR

This is stated after charging:
Depreciation - owned assets
Amortisation
Auditors’ remuneration
Other operating leases
8.
STAFF COSTS
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
Redundancy		 31.3.21
£
11,755
41,167
10,263
54,965
31.3.21
£
1,127,192
98,521
52,169
1,544
1,279,426		 31.3.20
£
35,752
34,393
15,347
59,590
31.3.20
£
1,081,315
94,324
49,142
-
1,224,781

The average monthly number of employees, by headcount, during the year was as follows:

31.3.21 31.3.20
Consultancy 7 6
Disclosures and helpline 11 12
Training 4 4
Support 16 17
38 39
The number of employees who received emoluments in excess of £60,000 was as follows:
31.3.21 31.3.20
£60,000 - £70,000 1 1

The total amount of employee benefits received by the key management personnel including employer’s pension and national insurance contributions is £138,094 (2020 - £138,652).

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9. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND REIMBURSED EXPENSES

The following transactions took place in the year:

No Trustees received remuneration during the year (2020 : none). No Trustees received reimbursement of expenses during the year (2020 – Five Trustees - £794)

Trustees indemnity insurance was taken out during the year but as part of a larger combined policy and the cost relating to this policy is not separately identifiable. (2020 - £2,353).

INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSET Software &
Website
Development
£
COST
At 1 April 2020 212,171
Additions 3,994
Reclassification (11,950)
____
At 31 March 2021 204,215
____
AMORTISATION
At 1 April 2020 64,217
Charge for year 41,167
Reclassification (4,780)
____
At 31 March 2021 100,604
____
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2021 103,611
____
At 31 March 2020 147,954
____

10. INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSET

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11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS

COST
At 1 April 2020
Additions
At 31 March 2021
DEPRECIATION
At 1 April 2020
Charge for year
At 31 March 2021
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2021
At 31 March 2020		 Fixtures
and fittings
Motor
vehicles
Total
£
£
£
131,939
33,160
165,099
1,218
-
1,218
133,157
33,160
166,317
120,655
18,723
139,378
3,465
8,290
11,755
124,120
27,013
151,133
9,037
6,147
15,184
11,284
14,437
25,721

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12. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS

At 1 April 2020
Additions
Disposals
Movement in cash balance
Revaluations
Historical cost
Fixed interest
Equities
Overseas Equities
Alternatives
Cash		 Cash
Listed
Investments
2021
Total
2020
Total
£
£
£
£
15.232
813.163
828,395
1,200,914
-
534,254
534,254
59,802
-
(345,176)
(345,176)
(314,075)
1,992
-
1,992
(7,526)
-
213,322
213,322
(110,720)
_
_
_
_
17,224
1,215,563
1,232,787
828,395
_
_
_
_
1,031,736
728,720
_
_
31.3.21
31.3.20
£
£
171,459
159,724
408,138
260,287
454,095
274,627
181,871
118,522
17,224
15,232
1,232,787
828,395

The charity held the following material investments (in excess of 5% of valuation)

31.3.21 31.3.20
£ £
Epworth Affirmative Funds 18,596 47,826
Capital International Management 75,180 49,630
Vanguard Investments - 78,134
Charities Property Fund 31,042 35,687
UBS EFT 103,775 -
Henderson Global Investors 53,220 40,626

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13. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR

13. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.21 31.3.20
£ £
Trade debtors 129,745 105,491
Other debtors - 689
Prepayments and accrued income 65,320 48,829
195,065 155,009
14. CURRENT ASSET INVESTMENTS
Current asset investments represents the charity’s freehold property which was on the market for sale.
31.3.21 31.3.20
£ £
As at 1 April 2020 245,317 -
Disposals (245,317) -
Transferred from fixed assets - 245,317
As at 31 March 2021 -
_____		 245,317
_____
15. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
31.3.21 31.3.20
£ £
Trade creditors 99,147 67,145
Other taxes and social security 46,405 55,496
Other creditors 8,421 8,098
Accruals 21,866 27,078
175,839 157,817

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16 DEFINED CONTRIBUTION PENSION SCHEME

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The pension cost charge for the period represents contributions payable by the charity to the scheme and amounted to £52,169 (2020 - £49,142).

At 31 March 2021 there were unpaid contributions amounting to £8,421 (2020: £8,098)

17. DESIGNATED FUNDS

17.
DESIGNATED FUNDS
New Designation
Current year At 1.4.20 designation released At 31.3.21
£ £ £ £
Designated fund
Fixed assets 173,675 - (54,880) 118,795

The fixed asset fund relates to funds held in intangible and tangible fixed assets, that are not available for charitable expenditure.

Prior year

Prior year
New Designation
At 1.4.19 designation released At 31.3.20
£ £ £ £
Designated fund
Fixed assets 412,816 - (239,141) 173,675

18. MEMBERS' LIABILITY

The charity is a private company limited by guarantee and consequently does not have share capital. Each of the members is liable to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 towards the assets of the charity in the event of liquidation.

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19. RECONCILIATION OF NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES

Net expenditure for the reporting period (as per the
statement of financial activities)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Amortisation
Gain on sale of fixed asset investment
Reclassification of intangible assets
Investment income
(Increase)/decrease in debtors
Increase in creditors
Net cash provided by used in operating activities		 31.3.21
31.3.20
£
£
(123,359)
(269,893)
11,755
35,752
41,167
34,393
245,478
-
5,017
-
(22,665)
(30,592)
(40,056)
14,717
18,022
48,111
135,359
(167,512)

20. LEASING AGREEMENTS

Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows:

Land and buildings
Within one year
Between one and five years
In more than five years		 31.3.21
£
76,816
260,938
132,600
470,354		 31.3.20
£
54,965
184,142
3,880
242,987

21. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES

There were no related party transactions during the current or preceding year.

22. COVID-19

The directors have assessed the operational and financial impact on the charity, in respect of COVID19 in the Strategic Report on pages 10 and 12 and in the going concern statement at note 1.14.

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