Section A. Reference and administration details of the charity
Trustees Report and Accounts for the period starting 01.04.2023 ending 31.03.2024 which also comprises the Directors’ Report required by the Companies Act 2006.
The legal name of the charity up until (insert date) was Change Birmingham Brief Therapy (Change). The charity has now become a CIO under the legal name of Change Birmingham Brief Therapy (Change) wherein we incorporated with our partner company Change Brief Therapy Ltd. The Charity's relatively modest financial footprint has posed challenges in securing additional funding to meet the growing demand for our services, resulting from increased success and visibility. The transition into a CIO involved the limited company directors contributing their shares to the Charity. This merger streamlined operations and it is hoped will demonstrate to stakeholders that those within Change possess the financial acumen and due diligence required to manage larger grants, as reflected in the financial history of the company.
The CIO operates in England & Wales and is registered with the Charity Commission with number 1207126.
We continue to be very grateful for the hard work of our admin staff, volunteers, trustees and counsellors. Our work has been focussed on the need to respond to the requirements of Birmingham Citizens who are still being affected by the aftermath of COVID 19, the current Cost of Living Crisis and the resulting increased demand for brief therapy.
Change has continued to respond to the wishes of our clients, offering the options of Face to Face, Video and Telephone counselling, which accommodates the needs of clients who are working, have caring responsibilities, or have difficulties in travelling. We have maintained our high standards of service delivery, health and safety, safeguarding, confidentiality, and data protection, while delivering our range of services throughout the last year.
The Trustees have continued to meet more regularly (often twice a month) by video and in person meetings, including a successful AGM. The Trustee and Director Team meet regularly to facilitate good communication and joint working. The Chair of Trustees stepped down after years of important leadership at the AGM in October 2023 and two Trustees agreed to co-Chair in her stead. We very much appreciated the outgoing Chair’s successful time in the role and the offer to remain an active Trustee for the foreseeable. The Trustee acting as Treasurer since January 2023 left to take up a full time position elsewhere and Change continues to search for a replacement for the Trustee and Treasurer role as yet unfilled. A further Trustee has had to withdraw from active service for the foreseeable future due to ill-health. It is hoped that they will return to an active
role in the future. The Trustees continue to review the skill mix within the team and plan to advertise for new Trustees in the near future.
Monthly, mandatory clinical supervision has been provided by video and in person to all counsellors, giving them much needed de-briefing, peer support and expert advice. External training opportunities have also been fully utilised, including mandatory Safeguarding Training for all staff, in May 2023.
Change has retained involvement in delivering counselling services to young people aged 11 plus, through arrangements with specific schools. Another grant from the Grimmitt Trust, has enabled us to continue supporting students whose parents are often desperate for help, as other services for young people are oversubscribed or have long waiting lists. Our fundraising strategy for the coming year, includes a commitment to seek funds to continue and further develop our counselling services to young people.
Change has continued it’s active membership of the Living Well Consortium and has been fully involved in the development of and participation in the Mental Health Collective, which is instrumental in representing the views of Third Sector Mental Health Service Providers in the future strategy and delivery of Mental Health Support Services in Birmingham and Solihull. The Trustee team have also been proactive in identifying opportunities for networking with community based groups and agencies, to raise the profile of Change and the services that we offer.
Change has continued to successfully deliver it’s full Training Programme both by in person and by video. We offer courses for individual professionals in the form of the Foundation, Certificate and Diploma in Solution Focused Brief Therapy (SFBT) and bespoke Solution Focused training for other Third Sector organisations and Housing Associations. This training enables a wide range of individuals and teams to adopt a SFBT approach, which can be tailored to achieve positive change for clients, staff teams and managers. This initiative generates income for the organisation, which supports the running costs of the Charity. We have retained BPS approval of our Foundation course and continue to engage in best practice discussions with the wider SFBT community.
Following our previous practice-based research, Change has been building on this evidenced based work, which validates the benefits of the approach for clients, helping us to expand and secure funding for our work, raise awareness of the advantages for clients and contribute to the knowledge base and improved practice within SFBT. Our research project in partnership with Newman University continues, with naturally occurring data collected by Change SFBT practitioners, being used to evaluate the effectiveness of the service that is provided. Findings from analysis of this data will be used to further inform and help support the effectiveness of the service that is offered by Change.
Our growing team has remained committed, enthusiastic and diverse counsellors, continue to contribute new perspectives and ideas for the development of our services. We have also recruited a Volunteer Social Media
member of staff whose work is improving access to our services and communications with clients, potential commissioners and funders.
I would like to take this opportunity to thank trustees, counsellors, volunteers, staff and supporters for their continued dedication and hard work over the last year and look forward to another stimulating and successful year, working with partners to develop and improve our offer to fellow professionals, the young people and citizens of Birmingham.
Amanda Morris & Teresa Byrne
Trustee Co-Chairs
The charity is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered under the Charity Commission in England & Wales and its governing document is a written constitution. The Governing Document is dated 28 September 2018.
The Charity Trustees who are all individuals are:
Amanda Morris – Co-Chair
Teresa Byrne – Secretary & Co-Chair
Fiona Taylor
Kyle Sunn
The principal operating address of the charity is - Unit 208b, The Big Peg, 120 Vyse Street, Hockley, Birmingham, B18 6NF
Telephone: 0121 638 0670
Website: www.changebrieftherapy.org
Trustees in office on the date the report was approved were:
Amanda Morris – Co-Chair
Teresa Byrne – Secretary & Co-Chair
Fiona Taylor
Kyle Sunn
The trustees who served as a trustee in the reporting period were as shown above.
Signed by the Chair
Amanda Morris & Teresa Byrne
AMANDA MORRIS & TERESA BYRNE
Date.. 5" July 2024
Charity Registration No. 1037463 CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY TRUSTEES, REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees F Taylor A Morris T Byrnè K Sunn Charlty numb•r 1207126 Princlpal addre88 Unlt 208b JQ Mod8m 120 Vyse Street Bimiingham West Midlands B18 8NF Ind•p•nd•nt •xamln•r KEW Accountant8 & Tax Speclallsts Ltd Granville Sulte, Busine85 Development Centra Stafford Park 4 Telford Shropshire TF3 3BA United Klngdom
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY CONTENTS Page Trustees, report Independent examinerfs report Statement of financlal activlties Balance 8heet Notss to the accounts 7-11
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024. The accounts have been prepared in aG¢ordance with the accounting policies set out in note pages &10 to the accounts and comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recornmendad Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2005. Structure, governanco and management The organisation registered under the Charity Commission in Eng18nd & Walès, number 1037483, registered on 11th May 1994. The association established under a Consitution, which sets out the objects and the powers of the organisation. The registered address 1$ Unit 208b, JQ Modem, 120 Vyse Street, Hockley, Bimingham, B18 6NF Th8 trustees who seNed during the year were.. F Taylor A Morri8 T Byme K Sunn No new trustee8 have been appointed or recruited. The board of trustees 18 satisfied that the charity's assets in each fund are available and adequate to fulfil its obllgations in respect of each fund. The trustees ha8 assessed the major risks to which the Charlty18 exposed, and are Satisfied that system8 are in place to mltigate exposure to the major risks. Mission Statement a) To provide relief to individuals who are experiencing emotional or psychological concerns, in particular by the provision of a therapy and counselling seNice. b) To advance the education and tr8ining in the practice and uses of that therapy amongst its counsellors and the gener81 public. Vision Statement For solution focused practice to be utilised throughout the support secior. recognised as a NICE approved therapy and for the public to be well informed of the methodology. in order to make an infomied choice aboul their psychological support. The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake.
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Change has continued to provide Brief Solution Focused Therapy to Birmingham citizens aged 16 plus, who have identified as experiencing ment81 health concerns. The Charity also continues to provide counselling services to young people aged 11 plus, through arrangements through specific schools and funding granted by a local Trust Fund. ovwne The legal narne of the charity is Change Birmingham Brief Therapy (Change). The charity has now become a CIO under the legal name of Change Birmingharn Biief Therapy (Change) wherein we incoTPOTated with our partner company Change Brief Therapy Ltd. The Charily's relatively modest financial footprint has posed challenges ins ecuring addiitonal funding to meet the growing demand for our services, resulling from increased success and visibility. The transition into a CIO involved the limited company directors contributing their sh8res to the Charity. The merger streamlined operalion5. and it is hoped will demonstrate lo stakeholders that those within Change possess the financial acumen and due diligence required to menage larger grants, as reflected in the financial history of the company. The CIO op8rates in Eng18nd & Wales and is registered with the Charity Commlsslon wlth number in 1207126 We continue to be very grateful for the hard work of our admin staff, volunteer8, trustees and counsellors. Our work has been focussed on the need to respond to the requirements of Bimiingham Citizens who are still being affected by the aftermath of COVID 19. the current Cost of Living Crisis and the resulting increased demand for brief therapy. Change has continued to respond to the wishes of our clients, offering the options of Face to Face, Video and Telephone counselling, which accofflmodates the needs of clients who are working, have caring responsibilites, or have difficulties in travelling. We have maintained our high standards of service delivery, health and safety, safeguarding, confidentiality, and date protection, while delivering our range of services throughout the year. The Trustees have conlinued to meet more regularly (often Iw1 a month) by video and in person meetings, including a successful AGM. The Truste6 and Director Team meet regularly to facilitate good communication and joint working. The Chair of Trustees stepped down after years of important leadership at the AGM in October 2023 and two Trustees agreed to c(FChair in her slead. We very rnuch appreciated the outgoing Chairfs successful time in the role and the offer to remain an active Trustee for the foreseeable. The Truslee acting as Treasurer since January 2023 left to take up a full-time position elsewhere and Change continues to search for a replacement for the Trustee and Treasurer role as yet unfilled. A further Ttustee has had to wilhdraw from aciive seniice for the foreseeable future due to ill-health. It is hoped that they will return to an active role in the future. The Trustees continue to review the skill mix within the team and plan to advertise for new Trustees in the near future. Monthly, mandatory clinical supervision has been provlded by vldeo and In person to all counsellors, giving them much needed de-briefing, peer support and expert advice. Extemal training opportunities have also been fvlly utilised. including mandalory Safeguarding Training for all staff, in May 2023. Change has retained involvement in delivering counselling services to young people aged 11 plus. through arrangements with specific schools. Another generous grant from the Grimmitt Trust. has enabled us to continue supporting students whose parents are often desperate for help. as other services for young people are oversubscribed or have long waiting lists. Our fundraising strategy for the coming year, includes a commitment to seek fijnds to continue and further develop our counselling services to young people. Change has continued its active membership of the Living Well Consortium and has been fully involved in the development of and participation in the Mental Health Colleclive. which is instrumental in representing the views of Third Sector Mental Health S8Nice Providers in the future strategy and delivery of Mental Health Support Services in Bimiingham and Solihull. The Trustee team have also been proactive in identifying opportunities for networking with community-based groups and agencies, to raise the profile of Change and the services that we offer.
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Change has continued to successfully deliver its full Training Programme both by in person and by video. We offer courses for individual professionals in the fomi of the Foundation, Certificate and Diploma in Solution Focused Brief Therapy ISFBT) and bespoke Solution Focused training for other Third Sector organisations and Housing Associations. This training enables a wide range of individuals and teams to adopt a SFBT approach, which can be tsilored to achieve positive change for dients. staff teams and managers. This initiative generates income for the organisation, which supports the running costs of the Charity. We have retained BPS approval of our Foundation course and continue to engage in best practice discussions with the wider SFBT community. Following our previous practic&based research, Change has been building on this evidenced based work, which validates the benefits of the approach for clients, helping us to expand and secure funding for our work. raise awareness of the advantages lor clients 8nd contribute to the knowledge base and improved practice within SFBT. Our research projecl in partnership with Newman University continues. with naturally occurring data collected by Change SFBT practitioners, being used to evaluate the effectiveness of the seNice that is provided. Findings from analysis of this dats will be used to further inform and help support the effeGtiveness of the service that is offered by Change. Our growing team has remained committed, enthusiastic and diverse ¢ounsellors, continue to contribute new perspectives and ideas for the development of our services. We have also recruited a Volunteer Social Media member of staff whose work is improving access to our services and communlcations with clients, potential commissioners and funders. I would like to take this opportunity to thank trustees, counsellor5, volunteers, staff and supporters for their continued dedication and hard work over the last year and look forward to another stirnulgling and 8uccessful year. working with partners to develop and improve our offer to fellow professionals, the young people and citizen5 of Bimiingham. The charity is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered under the Charity Commi88ion in England & Wales and its governing document is a V¥Titten constitution. The Governing Document is dated 28 September 2018. Financial review The results for the year are summarised in the Statement of Financial Activities (income and expenditure account) on page 5 and the balance sheet on page 6. The figures show income for the year of £38.936 and expendilure of £22,459, leaving a surplus for the year of £16,477 and a fund balance of £20,354. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the tlme of the donation. On behalf of the board of trustees (Qct 17, 2024, 9.'23pYnl Trustee 17 Oct 2024 Dated:
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY Respectlve responslbllltle8 of trustees and examlner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charitvs trustees consider that an audit is not required for this y8ar under seclion 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act,. and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Ba818 ol Independent examlner's report My examination was carried out in accordance wlth the gener81 Directions given by the Charfty Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented wlth those records. It a180 indude8 consideration of any unusual itemB or disdosures In the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The proceduS undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters Set out in the statement below. Independent examlnarfa statoment In connectlon with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (a) which gives me reasonable Cau88 to belleve that in any material respect the requirements.. to keep 8c¢ountlng records in accordance with sectlon 130 of the 2011 Act,. and to prepare accounts whlch accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting réquirements of the 2011 Act,. have not been met., or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. to which, in my opinion, att8ntion should be drawn in order to 8nabl8 a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. (b) KEW Accountants & Tax Speclallsts Ltd Chartered Certlfled Accountants Granville Suite, Business Development Centre staff(xd Park 4 Telford Shropshire TF3 3BA United Kingdom Signed: cli01-
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Unrèstrlctsd Restricted funds funds Total 2024 Tot81 2023 Notss Incomin Donations and Segacies Incoming resources from charitable activities Other Counselling Services resources from enerated funds 26,936 26,936 12,000 18,439 3,000 12,000 Totsl Incomlng resources 26,936 12,000 38.936 21,439 Resource nde Charltable actlvllle¥ Communty Trust Expen888 Grlmrnit Expenses Supervision Expenses Fairer Futures Expensey 70 1,880 4,536 1,050 1,050 4,821 3,663 4.821 3,663 Total charitable expenditure 4,821 4,713 9,534 8,288 Other resources expended 12,925 12,925 17,694 Total resource8 expended 17,746 4,713 22.459 23,980 Nat (expendItureincorne for tho yearl Net movement In funds 9,190 7.288 16.477 (2,541) Fund balances at 1 April 2023 (5,171) 9,048 3.877 6,418 Fund balance8 at 31 March 2024 4.019 16,336 20,354 3,877
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY BALANCE SHEET AS A T31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Notes Flxed assets Tangible assets 1,635 2,044 1,635 2,044 Current a8SOt8 Debtors 728 6,677 Cash at bank and in hand 18,715 19,626 7,405 Credltors: amounts falllng dua wlthln onè year (907) {5,572) Not current a•$ets 18,719 1,833 Total a88ets lè88 current Ilabilitie8 20,354 3,877 Income funds R88tricted fundB 16,336 9.048 Unrestricted funds 4,019 (5,171) 20,354 3,877 17 Oct 2024 The accounts were approved by the Tru8tee3 on ......................... (Ora 17. 2024, 9',23pml Trustee
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Accounting policie8 Accounting Convention The financial stalements have been prepared under the historical cost convenlion, and in accordance wilh the Financial Reporting Standard of Smaller Entities (effective January 2015), the Charities Act 2011 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities. Incoming re•¢urce8 All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Flnancial Activities whèn the charity is legally ents'tled to Ihe income end the amount can be quantifièd with reasonable accuracy. Re8ourc08 Expended Expendilure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of re80urces. Taxatlon The Charity 18 exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activitie8. Fund Accounting Unr88trict8d funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes wilhin the objects of the charity. Restrictions arrse when specified by the donor or when the funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. R••ourcè• expènded Recognition of other resources expended; Rent Travel Llght and heat Computer expenses Legal and professional Insurance 9,900.00 257.29 517.36 137.42 1,337.68 25.43 Administration expenses Subscriptions Depreciation Bank charges 45.00 251.00 408.85 45.17
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Tangible fixed assets and depreclatlon Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciati¢Jn. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual valu8 of each asset over its expected useful lrfe, as follows: Fixturés, fittings & equipment 200/0 Reducing Balance Donatlons and legacles 2024 2023 Donations and gifts 26,936 18,439 Incomlng r••ouK•• from ch•rltsbl• acllvltles Unrn8trlctod funds Restricted funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Grants received 12,000 12,000 3,000
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Total resource8 expended 2024 2023 Charitable actlvities ommunit Trust Ex Activities undertaken diredly enses 70 rimmit E Activities undertaken directly ense 1,050 1,680 irer F ures Ex en Activities undertaken directly 3,663 erwision Ex enses Activities undertaken dir8CtIy 4.821 4,536 ther CounsellSn Services Activities undertaken directly 9.534 6,286 Other rosourceg oxpendod 12,925 17,894 22,459 23,980 Trustse8' Remuneration and Benefits Trustees, Expenses
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Tangible fixed assets Fixtures, fittings & equipment Cost At 1 April 2023 and at 31 March 2024 3,993 Depreciatian At 1 April 2023 Charge for the year 1,948 409 At 31 March 2024 2,357 Net book valua At 31 March 2024 1,635 At 31 March 2023 Debtorn 2024 2023 Trade Debtors Prepayment8 8nd accrued income 550.00 817 178 728 Crodltor8: amounts falllng du• wlthln one year 2024 2023 Trade creditors Accruals 425 5,104 482 907 5,572 10
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Analysls of net assets between fund8 Total Fund balances at 31 Marth 2024 are represented by: Tangible red a5setS Current assets Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 1,635 19,626 {90n 1,635 19,626 (907) 20,354 20,354 11
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Charity Registration No. 1037463 CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY TRUSTEES, REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees F Taylor A Morris T Byrnè K Sunn Charlty numb•r 1207126 Princlpal addre88 Unlt 208b JQ Mod8m 120 Vyse Street Bimiingham West Midlands B18 8NF Ind•p•nd•nt •xamln•r KEW Accountant8 & Tax Speclallsts Ltd Granville Sulte, Busine85 Development Centra Stafford Park 4 Telford Shropshire TF3 3BA United Klngdom
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY CONTENTS Page Trustees, report Independent examinerfs report Statement of financlal activlties Balance 8heet Notss to the accounts 7-11
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY TRUSTEES. REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 The trustees present their report and accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024. The accounts have been prepared in aG¢ordance with the accounting policies set out in note pages &10 to the accounts and comply with the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recornmendad Practice, "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in March 2005. Structure, governanco and management The organisation registered under the Charity Commission in Eng18nd & Walès, number 1037483, registered on 11th May 1994. The association established under a Consitution, which sets out the objects and the powers of the organisation. The registered address 1$ Unit 208b, JQ Modem, 120 Vyse Street, Hockley, Bimingham, B18 6NF Th8 trustees who seNed during the year were.. F Taylor A Morri8 T Byme K Sunn No new trustee8 have been appointed or recruited. The board of trustees 18 satisfied that the charity's assets in each fund are available and adequate to fulfil its obllgations in respect of each fund. The trustees ha8 assessed the major risks to which the Charlty18 exposed, and are Satisfied that system8 are in place to mltigate exposure to the major risks. Mission Statement a) To provide relief to individuals who are experiencing emotional or psychological concerns, in particular by the provision of a therapy and counselling seNice. b) To advance the education and tr8ining in the practice and uses of that therapy amongst its counsellors and the gener81 public. Vision Statement For solution focused practice to be utilised throughout the support secior. recognised as a NICE approved therapy and for the public to be well informed of the methodology. in order to make an infomied choice aboul their psychological support. The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake.
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Change has continued to provide Brief Solution Focused Therapy to Birmingham citizens aged 16 plus, who have identified as experiencing ment81 health concerns. The Charity also continues to provide counselling services to young people aged 11 plus, through arrangements through specific schools and funding granted by a local Trust Fund. ovwne The legal narne of the charity is Change Birmingham Brief Therapy (Change). The charity has now become a CIO under the legal name of Change Birmingharn Biief Therapy (Change) wherein we incoTPOTated with our partner company Change Brief Therapy Ltd. The Charily's relatively modest financial footprint has posed challenges ins ecuring addiitonal funding to meet the growing demand for our services, resulling from increased success and visibility. The transition into a CIO involved the limited company directors contributing their sh8res to the Charity. The merger streamlined operalion5. and it is hoped will demonstrate lo stakeholders that those within Change possess the financial acumen and due diligence required to menage larger grants, as reflected in the financial history of the company. The CIO op8rates in Eng18nd & Wales and is registered with the Charity Commlsslon wlth number in 1207126 We continue to be very grateful for the hard work of our admin staff, volunteer8, trustees and counsellors. Our work has been focussed on the need to respond to the requirements of Bimiingham Citizens who are still being affected by the aftermath of COVID 19. the current Cost of Living Crisis and the resulting increased demand for brief therapy. Change has continued to respond to the wishes of our clients, offering the options of Face to Face, Video and Telephone counselling, which accofflmodates the needs of clients who are working, have caring responsibilites, or have difficulties in travelling. We have maintained our high standards of service delivery, health and safety, safeguarding, confidentiality, and date protection, while delivering our range of services throughout the year. The Trustees have conlinued to meet more regularly (often Iw1 a month) by video and in person meetings, including a successful AGM. The Truste6 and Director Team meet regularly to facilitate good communication and joint working. The Chair of Trustees stepped down after years of important leadership at the AGM in October 2023 and two Trustees agreed to c(FChair in her slead. We very rnuch appreciated the outgoing Chairfs successful time in the role and the offer to remain an active Trustee for the foreseeable. The Truslee acting as Treasurer since January 2023 left to take up a full-time position elsewhere and Change continues to search for a replacement for the Trustee and Treasurer role as yet unfilled. A further Ttustee has had to wilhdraw from aciive seniice for the foreseeable future due to ill-health. It is hoped that they will return to an active role in the future. The Trustees continue to review the skill mix within the team and plan to advertise for new Trustees in the near future. Monthly, mandatory clinical supervision has been provlded by vldeo and In person to all counsellors, giving them much needed de-briefing, peer support and expert advice. Extemal training opportunities have also been fvlly utilised. including mandalory Safeguarding Training for all staff, in May 2023. Change has retained involvement in delivering counselling services to young people aged 11 plus. through arrangements with specific schools. Another generous grant from the Grimmitt Trust. has enabled us to continue supporting students whose parents are often desperate for help. as other services for young people are oversubscribed or have long waiting lists. Our fundraising strategy for the coming year, includes a commitment to seek fijnds to continue and further develop our counselling services to young people. Change has continued its active membership of the Living Well Consortium and has been fully involved in the development of and participation in the Mental Health Colleclive. which is instrumental in representing the views of Third Sector Mental Health S8Nice Providers in the future strategy and delivery of Mental Health Support Services in Bimiingham and Solihull. The Trustee team have also been proactive in identifying opportunities for networking with community-based groups and agencies, to raise the profile of Change and the services that we offer.
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Change has continued to successfully deliver its full Training Programme both by in person and by video. We offer courses for individual professionals in the fomi of the Foundation, Certificate and Diploma in Solution Focused Brief Therapy ISFBT) and bespoke Solution Focused training for other Third Sector organisations and Housing Associations. This training enables a wide range of individuals and teams to adopt a SFBT approach, which can be tsilored to achieve positive change for dients. staff teams and managers. This initiative generates income for the organisation, which supports the running costs of the Charity. We have retained BPS approval of our Foundation course and continue to engage in best practice discussions with the wider SFBT community. Following our previous practic&based research, Change has been building on this evidenced based work, which validates the benefits of the approach for clients, helping us to expand and secure funding for our work. raise awareness of the advantages lor clients 8nd contribute to the knowledge base and improved practice within SFBT. Our research projecl in partnership with Newman University continues. with naturally occurring data collected by Change SFBT practitioners, being used to evaluate the effectiveness of the seNice that is provided. Findings from analysis of this dats will be used to further inform and help support the effeGtiveness of the service that is offered by Change. Our growing team has remained committed, enthusiastic and diverse ¢ounsellors, continue to contribute new perspectives and ideas for the development of our services. We have also recruited a Volunteer Social Media member of staff whose work is improving access to our services and communlcations with clients, potential commissioners and funders. I would like to take this opportunity to thank trustees, counsellor5, volunteers, staff and supporters for their continued dedication and hard work over the last year and look forward to another stirnulgling and 8uccessful year. working with partners to develop and improve our offer to fellow professionals, the young people and citizen5 of Bimiingham. The charity is constituted as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered under the Charity Commi88ion in England & Wales and its governing document is a V¥Titten constitution. The Governing Document is dated 28 September 2018. Financial review The results for the year are summarised in the Statement of Financial Activities (income and expenditure account) on page 5 and the balance sheet on page 6. The figures show income for the year of £38.936 and expendilure of £22,459, leaving a surplus for the year of £16,477 and a fund balance of £20,354. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the tlme of the donation. On behalf of the board of trustees (Qct 17, 2024, 9.'23pYnl Trustee 17 Oct 2024 Dated:
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY Respectlve responslbllltle8 of trustees and examlner The charity's trustees are responsible for the preparation of the accounts. The charitvs trustees consider that an audit is not required for this y8ar under seclion 144(2) of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act) and that an independent examination is needed. It is my responsibility to.. examine the accounts under section 145 of the 2011 Act- to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act,. and to state whether particular matters have come to my attention. Ba818 ol Independent examlner's report My examination was carried out in accordance wlth the gener81 Directions given by the Charfty Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented wlth those records. It a180 indude8 consideration of any unusual itemB or disdosures In the accounts, and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such matters. The proceduS undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a 'true and fair view, and the report is limited to those matters Set out in the statement below. Independent examlnarfa statoment In connectlon with my examination, no matter has come to my attention: (a) which gives me reasonable Cau88 to belleve that in any material respect the requirements.. to keep 8c¢ountlng records in accordance with sectlon 130 of the 2011 Act,. and to prepare accounts whlch accord with the accounting records and comply with the accounting réquirements of the 2011 Act,. have not been met., or to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. to which, in my opinion, att8ntion should be drawn in order to 8nabl8 a proper understsnding of the accounts to be reached. (b) KEW Accountants & Tax Speclallsts Ltd Chartered Certlfled Accountants Granville Suite, Business Development Centre staff(xd Park 4 Telford Shropshire TF3 3BA United Kingdom Signed: cli01-
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Unrèstrlctsd Restricted funds funds Total 2024 Tot81 2023 Notss Incomin Donations and Segacies Incoming resources from charitable activities Other Counselling Services resources from enerated funds 26,936 26,936 12,000 18,439 3,000 12,000 Totsl Incomlng resources 26,936 12,000 38.936 21,439 Resource nde Charltable actlvllle¥ Communty Trust Expen888 Grlmrnit Expenses Supervision Expenses Fairer Futures Expensey 70 1,880 4,536 1,050 1,050 4,821 3,663 4.821 3,663 Total charitable expenditure 4,821 4,713 9,534 8,288 Other resources expended 12,925 12,925 17,694 Total resource8 expended 17,746 4,713 22.459 23,980 Nat (expendItureincorne for tho yearl Net movement In funds 9,190 7.288 16.477 (2,541) Fund balances at 1 April 2023 (5,171) 9,048 3.877 6,418 Fund balance8 at 31 March 2024 4.019 16,336 20,354 3,877
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY BALANCE SHEET AS A T31 MARCH 2024 2024 2023 Notes Flxed assets Tangible assets 1,635 2,044 1,635 2,044 Current a8SOt8 Debtors 728 6,677 Cash at bank and in hand 18,715 19,626 7,405 Credltors: amounts falllng dua wlthln onè year (907) {5,572) Not current a•$ets 18,719 1,833 Total a88ets lè88 current Ilabilitie8 20,354 3,877 Income funds R88tricted fundB 16,336 9.048 Unrestricted funds 4,019 (5,171) 20,354 3,877 17 Oct 2024 The accounts were approved by the Tru8tee3 on ......................... (Ora 17. 2024, 9',23pml Trustee
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Accounting policie8 Accounting Convention The financial stalements have been prepared under the historical cost convenlion, and in accordance wilh the Financial Reporting Standard of Smaller Entities (effective January 2015), the Charities Act 2011 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities. Incoming re•¢urce8 All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Flnancial Activities whèn the charity is legally ents'tled to Ihe income end the amount can be quantifièd with reasonable accuracy. Re8ourc08 Expended Expendilure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of re80urces. Taxatlon The Charity 18 exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activitie8. Fund Accounting Unr88trict8d funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes wilhin the objects of the charity. Restrictions arrse when specified by the donor or when the funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. R••ourcè• expènded Recognition of other resources expended; Rent Travel Llght and heat Computer expenses Legal and professional Insurance 9,900.00 257.29 517.36 137.42 1,337.68 25.43 Administration expenses Subscriptions Depreciation Bank charges 45.00 251.00 408.85 45.17
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Tangible fixed assets and depreclatlon Tangible fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciati¢Jn. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual valu8 of each asset over its expected useful lrfe, as follows: Fixturés, fittings & equipment 200/0 Reducing Balance Donatlons and legacles 2024 2023 Donations and gifts 26,936 18,439 Incomlng r••ouK•• from ch•rltsbl• acllvltles Unrn8trlctod funds Restricted funds Total 2024 Total 2023 Grants received 12,000 12,000 3,000
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Total resource8 expended 2024 2023 Charitable actlvities ommunit Trust Ex Activities undertaken diredly enses 70 rimmit E Activities undertaken directly ense 1,050 1,680 irer F ures Ex en Activities undertaken directly 3,663 erwision Ex enses Activities undertaken dir8CtIy 4.821 4,536 ther CounsellSn Services Activities undertaken directly 9.534 6,286 Other rosourceg oxpendod 12,925 17,894 22,459 23,980 Trustse8' Remuneration and Benefits Trustees, Expenses
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Tangible fixed assets Fixtures, fittings & equipment Cost At 1 April 2023 and at 31 March 2024 3,993 Depreciatian At 1 April 2023 Charge for the year 1,948 409 At 31 March 2024 2,357 Net book valua At 31 March 2024 1,635 At 31 March 2023 Debtorn 2024 2023 Trade Debtors Prepayment8 8nd accrued income 550.00 817 178 728 Crodltor8: amounts falllng du• wlthln one year 2024 2023 Trade creditors Accruals 425 5,104 482 907 5,572 10
CHANGE BIRMINGHAM BRIEF THERAPY NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024 Analysls of net assets between fund8 Total Fund balances at 31 Marth 2024 are represented by: Tangible red a5setS Current assets Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year 1,635 19,626 {90n 1,635 19,626 (907) 20,354 20,354 11
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