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 procedu￿S 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 (expendIture￿incorne 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 r￿ed a5setS
Current assets
Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year
1,635
19,626
{90n
1,635
19,626
(907)
20,354
20,354
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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 procedu￿S 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:
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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 (expendIture￿incorne 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 r￿ed a5setS
Current assets
Creditors.. amounts falling due within one year
1,635
19,626
{90n
1,635
19,626
(907)
20,354
20,354
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