thirtyone:
Impact report
2020-21
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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 lik*minded 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 e*ended 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

s I
this.

'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

Equipping
gonisotions
,Il

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 b*n 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

-.y.

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: 

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; 

- observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP 2015 (FRS102); 

- 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 going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in business. 

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). 

- In our opinion the financial statements: 

- give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company’s affairs as at 31 March 2021 and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, 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 Companies Act 2006. 

## **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. 



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

## **Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006** 

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

- the information given in the Trustees’ Report and the incorporated Strategic Report prepared for the purpose of company law for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and 

- the Trustees’ Report and the incorporated Strategic Report have been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. 

## **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: 

- adequate accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us; or 

- the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or 

- certain disclosures of trustees’ remuneration specified by law are not made; or 

- we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit. 

## **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: 

- Enquiry of management and those charged with governance around actual and potential litigation and claims as well as actual, suspected and alleged fraud; 

- Reviewing minutes of meetings of those charged with governance; 

- Assessing the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations considered to have a direct material effect on the financial statements or the operations of the company through enquiry and inspection; 

- Reviewing financial statement disclosures and testing to supporting documentation to assess compliance with applicable laws and regulations; 

- Performing audit work over the risk of management bias and override of controls, including testing of journal entries and other adjustments for appropriateness, evaluating the business rationale of significant transactions outside the normal course of business and reviewing accounting estimates for indicators of potential bias. 

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

- 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. The risk of not detecting a material misstatement resulting from fraud is higher than for one resulting from error, as fraud may involve collusion, forgery, intentional omissions, misrepresentations, or the override of internal control. 

- Obtain an understanding of internal control relevant to the audit in order to design audit procedures that are appropriate in the circumstances, but not for the purpose of expressing an opinion on the effectiveness of the charitable company’s internal control. 

- Evaluate the appropriateness of accounting policies used and the reasonableness of accounting estimates and related disclosures made by the trustees. 

- Conclude on the appropriateness of the trustees’ use of the going concern basis of accounting and, based on the audit evidence obtained, whether a material uncertainty exists related to events or conditions that may cast significant doubt on the charitable company’s ability to continue as a going concern. If we conclude that a material uncertainty exists, we are required to draw attention in our auditor’s report to the related disclosures in the financial statements or, if such disclosures are inadequate, to modify our opinion. Our conclusions are based on the audit evidence obtained up to the date of our auditor’s report. However, future events or conditions may cause the charitable company to cease to continue as a going concern. 



## 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)** 

- Evaluate the overall presentation, structure and content of the financial statements, including the disclosures, and whether the financial statements represent the underlying transactions and events in a manner that achieves fair presentation (ie. gives a true and fair view). 

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 



## Thirtyone:Eight 

## Statement of Financial Activities 

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

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



All transactions are derived from continuing activities. 

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



## Thirtyone:Eight 

## Balance Sheet At 31 March 2021 

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

- Membership income is invoiced annually and is accounted for in the month that it is received 

- Training income is accounted for in the month it is receivable 

- Consultancy income is accounted for in the month it is receivable 

- Donations are recognised when they are received and any income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under gift aid is recognised at the time of the donation. 

- Disclosure checks are billed the month after the disclosure check is completed 



Thirtyone:Eight 

## 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: 

- Costs of generating funds are those costs incurred in attracting voluntary income. 

- Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charitable company in the delivery of its activities and services for beneficiaries. It includes both costs allocated directly to such activities and those costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them. 

- Support costs have been allocated on the basis of time, with the exception of general costs, which are allocated on a usage basis. 

- Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charitable company. 

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. 

- Freehold property 2% on cost - Fixtures and fittings 25% straight line - Motor vehicles 25% straight line 



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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. 



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## 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<br>Gift aid|31.3.21<br>£<br>10,008<br>4,237<br>14,245|31.3.20<br>£<br>9,677<br>4,876<br>14,553|
|---|---|---|





## Thirtyone:Eight 

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





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

## **6a. SUPPORT COSTS** 

|Rent<br>Rates<br>Staff training and welfare<br>Recruitment<br>Utilities<br>Advertising, publicity, marketing and<br>exhibition costs<br>Publications and design<br>Vehicle expenses<br>Catering<br>Cleaning<br>Computer expenses<br>Insurance<br>Postage and stationery<br>Photocopier<br>Repairs<br>Storage<br>Telephone<br>Meeting costs<br>Project development<br>Bank charges<br>Licences<br>Subscriptions<br>Sundry expenses<br>Depreciation<br>Amortisation<br>Professional fees<br>Governance (note 6b)<br>**6b.  GOVERNANCE COSTS**<br>Auditor’s remuneration<br>Auditor’s remuneration – previous years<br>Auditor’s remuneration – non audit services<br>Freelance costs<br>Professional fees<br>Trustee insurance<br>Other|31.03.21<br>31.03.20<br>75,590<br>63,334<br>3,089<br>3,231<br>14,383<br>25,069<br>-<br>1,655<br>2,187<br>10,370<br>13,883<br>57,704<br>17,209<br>57,687<br>11,422<br>11,675<br>373<br>1,810<br>5,047<br>6,002<br>60,016<br>15,595<br>8,112<br>5,538<br>5,656<br>26,664<br>3,199<br>6,550<br>9,383<br>12,279<br>5,476<br>2,985<br>14,824<br>18,607<br>529<br>23,652<br>25,168<br>28,113<br>15,064<br>17,226<br>14,700<br>13,478<br>4,758<br>5,539<br>1,959<br>3,608<br>11,755<br>35,752<br>41,167<br>34,393<br>-<br>8,673<br>22,272<br>30,034|
|---|---|
||387,221<br>527,222|
||31.03.21<br>31.03.20<br>7,491<br>6,750<br>-<br>6,897<br>2,772<br>1,700<br>800<br>1,200<br>2,548<br>1,355<br>-<br>2,353<br>8,661<br>9,779|
||22,272<br>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:<br>Depreciation - owned assets<br>Amortisation<br>Auditors’ remuneration<br>Other operating leases<br>**8.**<br>**STAFF COSTS**<br>Wages and salaries<br>Social security costs<br>Other pension costs<br>Redundancy|31.3.21<br>£<br>11,755<br>41,167<br>10,263<br>54,965<br>31.3.21<br>£<br>1,127,192<br>98,521<br>52,169<br>1,544<br>1,279,426|31.3.20<br>£<br>35,752<br>34,393<br>15,347<br>59,590<br>31.3.20<br>£<br>1,081,315<br>94,324<br>49,142<br>-<br>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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Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 

## **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<br>__________|
|At 31 March 2020|147,954<br>__________|



## **10. INTANGIBLE FIXED ASSET** 



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

## **11. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS** 

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





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

## **12.      FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS** 

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





## Thirtyone:Eight 

## Notes to the Financial Statements - continued 

## for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 

## **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|-<br>___________|245,317<br>___________|
|**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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## Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 

## **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.**<br>**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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## Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2021 

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

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



## **20. LEASING AGREEMENTS** 

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

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