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Registered office at The Charing Cross Centre, St John Maddermarket, Norwich, NR2 1DN The Family Mediation Trust Ltd is a registered Charity No. 1041476. FORTHE YEARENDED 31 MARCH2025 Registered as a company limited by guarantee and registered in England No. 2975404 .

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THE FAMILY MEDIATION TRUST LTD ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 a

CONTENTS	PAGE
Charity Information	3
Principal Activities	4	.
Financial Review	5
ChiefExecutive Officer’s Report	5-6
Final Reporton the Parental Coordination Project	7-8
Reportofthe Trustees fortheYear Ended 31 March 2025	9
Accountant’s Report	10
Statement ofFinancial Activities	11
Balance Sheet	13
NotestotheAccounts	14-17

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The Family Mediation Trust

Registered office at The Charing Cross Centre, St John Maddermarket, Norwich, NR2 1DN The Family Mediation Trust Ltd is a registered Charity No. 1041476. Registered as a company limited by guarantee and registered in England No. 2975404

CHARITY NUMBER

1041476

COMPANY REGISTRATION NUMBER = 2975404 (ENGLAND) A company limited by guarantee not having a share capital

TRUSTEES/DIRECTORS

Chair

Tracy Sortwell

Trustees

Elizabeth Lewis (Resigned 11" December 2024) Hilary Perrott (Resigned 17" June 2025) Elisabeth Sneade Sellina Kauser Karen Taylor Jonathan Dickens Fiona Hotston Moore James Pirrie (Appointed 28" May 2024) Jane Bridge (Appointed 11" December 2024)

REGISTERED OFFICE The Charing Cross Centre St John Maddermarket Norwich NR2 1DN REPORTING ACCOUNTANT Stuart Arrandale Chartered Accountant 23-25 Gwydir Street Cambridge CB1 2LG BANKERS CAFBANK Ltd Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4TA

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Registered office at The Charing Cross Centre, St John Maddermarket, Norwich, NR2 1DN The Family Mediation Trust Ltd is a registered Charity No. 1041476.

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Principal Activities Centre for Excellence The . _ . . Following the launch of the Centre for Excellence in principal activity of The Family Mediation Trust March 2021 the Trust has continued to invest time and CTEMT or ‘the Trust’) is to alleviate the hardship and resources in the development of this area of work. The distress of couples and other family members involved in Centre for Excellence has focused on short course separation or divorce and to Preserve and protect the development, delivering one-off industry level events and health, both mental and physical, of the adults and the trial of new mediation approaches children involved. PP , Focus of the CforE has been on trialling new models of Th& core values1 © f our SeTVICe. are INCIUSIVENESS,inclusi mediation such as Parenting Co-ordination and advocacy acceptance, and accessibility through the empowerment for low-income families , of parents, carers, and children, quality and professionalism of service, and acting as a voice for the well-being of children. We aim to help those experiencing relationship breakdown by providing accessible information and support for children, parents and carers from all cultures and communities. We have a special concern for listening to the voices of children and young people and supporting children and their parents or carers. We aim to help separating couples to work together to resolve their financial and/or childcare problems by offering them a safe environment where their feelings are acknowledged and where they are encouraged to discuss oy and plan the future as constructively as possible.

To further these objectives, we provide a range of services to couples involved in, or considering, separation and divorce, and to their children and other family members. These services consist of: e Information about all aspects of separation and divorce and the most appropriate means of helping children through parental separation.

e Mediation with a view to helping couples to make decisions on practical arrangements for themselves and their children; and
e Training of mediators and other professionals in the role and delivery of mediation to separating families.

Mediation Service

We employ nine mediators. Three of our mediators is also a Professional Practice Consultant and provides in-house supervision, alongside additional Professional Practice Consultancy from an external consultant.

The Trust remains dedicated to supporting new mediators through their training. Over the year we have been supporting three mediators in the development of their portfolios.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The office at The Charing Cross Centre, St John Maddermarket, Norwich, NR2 1DN Mediation TheRegistered Family Mediation Trust Ltd is a registered Charity No. 1041476. ( TrustFamily Registered as a company limited by guarantee and registered in England No. 2975404 Financial Review constantly increasing, and the number of unrepresented people in these courts is also rising. Over this year, the Income for the year amounted to £394,966 (year ended 31 government consulted on the idea of compulsory March 2024: £363,280). Donations gratefully received mediation, but the results showed a significant setback, during the year amounted to £800 (year ended 31 March creating routes that may lead some families to choose 2024: £22,762). alternatives to mediation. Especially for those who can afford alternatives such as arbitration. Reserves The balance on the unrestricted fund account on 31 March Our voice remains one of the few that continues to 2025 champion support for those on the lowest incomes. The was £230,007 (year ended 31 March 2024: Trust has worked with other mediation services to raise £189,428). The Trustees continue to focus on three the profile and importance of Legal Aid for many primary financial objectives: (1) maintain sufficient cash families. Legal Aid rates have not been adjusted, and with reserves to enhance organisational resilience to respond to new contracts coming into force in September 2024, it is any future economic downturns; (2) further develop the unlikely that we will see any changes. However, we must service’s revenue streams to financially support the continue to fight as fewer providers and locations offer service’s charitable objectives obviating the need to rely Legal Aid mediation. largely on charitable donations to fund capital expenditure and future development; and (3) invest in the future of the The voucher scheme has been a very helpful support sector to promote service quality in a changing society to structure for mediation, but it should not detract from the deliver long-term societal benefit role of Legal Aid. Legal Aid is protected by law and designed to support the lowest-income families. The2025 wasbalance £1,854on the(yearrestricted ended 31fund Marchaccount 2024:on£28,270).31 March While; advocating. for mediation, access regardless of income, we have also maintained high-level mediation eee services for Chief oa a; private clients, Executive Officer’s Report ae iN T ‘\ j\ A\ especially those —_vrae \Y B es with complex Over 2024-25, the Family Mediation Trust has sharpened DE Oo 1 pny SSE financial centredits focus practice.on threeTopillars: meet theaccess, evolvingleadership, needs of separatingand childetyFON hes ~ aeany we" | (Whethersituations. families we are deepening our partnerships, launching Ny 17 ee supporting a targeted funding, and creating new practitioner forums, we hope that we have strengthened mediation’s role as an 7 \VOo Oeeg dividingcouple _ trustin Iteffective, affordable route to resolution. P— caeokSSN¢ mi:Seagal debts,funds orour splittingteam is a pleasure that the hard work of the team at the Trust fl ay be { 1 ae remains focused has been recognised It is a pleasure to record that the _ Megs moon providing Trust’s hard work was recognised at the 2024 National . we eN high-quality Mediation Awards, where we received Legal Aid bE | en re mediation to all. Provider of the Year. This is a true sign that the team’s commitment to championing high quality mediation that Putting the Child First is accessible to all is being recognised. The majority of our work revolves around child issues, Championing Access to Mediation even in financial cases, as discussions and agreements often concern the child's home. The Trust believes, and As the wealth gap widens, the challenges for those on the the law dictates, that a child should have a voice on lowest income levels become increasingly severe. For important issues such as where they live, who they live individuals on minimum wage, the weekly income is just with, and how they are cared for. £423.28. This amount is insufficient for those people and those unable to work, relying on Universal Credit, to Over the year, we have worked hard to ensure more cases access effective legal advice and support. At typical include the child's voice. Despite challenges such as cost, market rates, a single hour of advice can exceed 80% of a parental concern, and administrative hurdles, we have minimum-wage earner’s weekly pay. increased the number of Child Inclusive Mediation (CIM) cases. Additionally, the Trust has promoted CIM across This situation is impacting the family legal system the sector by hosting a successful conference focusing on significantly. The demands on family courts are the Voice of the Child. We are also pleased to have

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Registered office at The Charing Cross Centre, St John Maddermarket, Norwich, NR2 1DN Mediation The Family Mediation Trust Ltd is a registered Charity No. 1041476. Trust Registered as a company limited by guarantee and registered in England No. 2975404 welcomed a representative from the Family Justice Young The Centre for Excellence People’s Board (FJYPB) as a consultant to the board. . The The Centre for Excellence has primarily focused on Trust has spearheaded work with the FYJPB to rolling out a Parenting Co-ordination pilot project and explore how families can have safe family time. This advocating for Legal Aid mediation. Legal Aid mediation. Aid mediation. mediation. work built on the work undertaken in the court arena by exploring in partnership with young people and mediators Parenting Co-ordination: how mediation can be more child centric, this is at both Thi ‘ect h. t ful lusi dj CIM and in standard mediation. is project has come to a success conclusion and is reported on separately later in this report. Leadership Family Mediation Impact Fund Being in the position to show leadership is something the The Trust took the view that its reserves could be team atthe Trust do not take for granted. Mediation is at a deployed to support sectoral change in the mediation key point in its history. As the profession becomes more sector. Through the creation of a grant fund the Trust was professional and its recognition throughout the family law able to identify a pressing issue taking place in the world and through families grows, the challenges it faces industry and by strategic investment implement a project increase. to create a lasting impact.

The Centre for Excellence has primarily focused on rolling out a Parenting Co-ordination pilot project and advocating for Legal Aid mediation. Legal Aid mediation. Aid mediation. mediation.

The Trust has invested in supporting three of its mediators The Trustees identified the need for a Domestic Abuse to develop their skills to become PPCs. The mediation screening tool as a key barrier to the growth of mediation. sector is under resourced in PPC’s and as such the The Trust therefore issued a call for applications in investment in these important team members has enabled December 2024 and after evaluation of four grant the Trust to develop how it support other mediators, at applications awarded a sum of £10,000 to the Family any stage in their career, to grow. Mediation Council. The fund is to be used to create and I haveae continueds to play an active part in the Family launch, through training, a Domestic Abuse Screening Mediation . : ae ae . -Tool. This work is.now underway and is due to be in use Standard Board, actively focusing on activities sector-wide by the Autumn of 2025 to protect the brand of mediation and its standards. This y : work has extended into working both locally and Plans for the Future nationally with the Local Family Justice Boards of Norfolk and Cambridge and Peterborough. While these While this year has been successful, there is further work roles remain unfunded it is the view of the Trust that we to be done. Over the coming year, the Trust will focus on: need to0 playplay an active role in howhl the sector develops.P e Developing. IT and CRM systems to ensure we The Trust is an active member of the End Child Poverty are prepared for the future growth of mediation. Coalition. In this role we look to ensure that separated ° Creating a new income line through the external families have the support they need and that those with a provision of Professional Practice Consultancy low income are not penalised for this. (PPC) Services. ; The Core Delivery. e Exploringthrough theways separationto enhanceprocess.support for children Over the last 12 months, the Trust has worked with over Thank You 1,100 individual families, a 5.7% increase from the previous year. This growth continues an upward trend The Trust's administrators and mediators are not only over the past five years. hardworking but also show compassion and commitment [Outputs ist | 2020/21B80 | 2021/22 | 2022/23927 1.080 1142 to ourhave clientsanother daily.successful Their approach hasyear. The enabledTrusteesthe Trusthave MIAMs highest level. Mediation | 266 568 700 785 several charities and trusts. We would like to thank the The table shows a significant increase in 2nd MIAMs following for their support: (8%) and subsequent mediation sessions (12%). The Trust : has focused on improving communication with the second e The Mercers Charity client to achieve a higher conversion rate into mediation. ° CAF Bank Ltd é)Page ThePrivy Purse seen

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 office at The Charing Cross Centre, St John Maddermarket, Norwich, NR2 1DN TheRegistered Family Mediation Trust Ltd is a registered Charity No. 1041476. Registered as a company limited by guarantee and registered in England No. 2975404 . Final Report on the Parental Coordination Proj ect

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retum for focused support when difficulties arise again, avoiding the stress and cost of renewed litigation.
e Impact on children’s wellbeing: Assuming two children per family, around 30 children were supported indirectly. Parents reported calmer exchanges, better routines, and reduced hostility, which in turn gave children greater security and space to thrive. ,

We are delighted to share the final report on the Parental Coordination in Norfolk project, made possible by the generous support of the Mercers’ Company Church and Communities Fund. This project set out to test a new way of helping separated families reduce conflict, improve communication, and keep their children at the centre of decision-making.

Lessons Learned

The most valuable part of this project has been the learning it generated—about what works, what doesn’t, and why.

Background

Family breakdown is one of the most stressful experiences a household can face. When conflict continues after separation, the impact on children is profound—leading to anxiety, difficulties at school, and strained family relationships. Traditionally, high-conflict families have few options beyond repeated court hearings, which often prolong disputes rather than resolve them. Internationally, the Parental Coordination (PC) model has been used with success, particularly in North America, to reduce the cycle of conflict and prevent re& litigation. However, this. approach had not been trialled in the UK, where the legal system, cultural expectations, and financial landscape are very different. The Family Mediation Trust undertook this project to test whether PC could work here, and if not, how it could be adapted to meet the needs of UK families.

1. Affordability and Trust Around Fees

At the start of the project, families were asked to contribute modestly to costs, based on ability to pay. In some cases this was as little as £10 per session. Surprisingly, even such a small fee became a flashpoint for conflict, with one parent resenting paying more than the other or disputing the means-test outcome. In several cases this derailed progress entirely.

This experience reinforced the need to remove financial barriers for families in crisis. When both parties were judged unable to contribute, progress was smoother, trust was easier to build, and outcomes were better. The lesson is that, in high-conflict contexts, even seemingly minor financial issues can become symbolic of wider disputes.

Progress and Achievements

2. The Role of the Mediator

e Exceeding family support targets: We The original PC model includes an arbitration element, supported 16 families (against a target of 15). where the practitioner can impose decisions if parents Thirteen of these made significant progress, with cannot agree. In practice, UK families strongly resisted evidence of reduced conflict, more functional this, seeing it as a loss of control. It also undermined the communication, and more stable co-parenting principles of mediation, which depend on impartiality, arrangements. voluntary engagement, and consent.
e Adapting the model to the UK context: During We quickly saw that authority is not what these families delivery, it became clear that the decisionneeded—trust and structure were. By stripping away making elements of the international PC model the decision-making role, and repositioning — the were not appropriate in the UK. Families valued practitioner as a facilitator rather than an arbitrator, impartiality and choice, and were resistant to any engagement improved dramatically. Parents were more perception of authority being exercised by the willing to try new approaches when they knew the practitioner. We therefore designed and launched mediator was not there to impose outcomes. a new service, Post-Agreement Mediation, which . oo ae has proved far more suitable. 3. The Importance of Time and Flexibility
° Creating a sustainable service: _PostThe project was originally scheduled for a shorter period, Agreement Mediation has now been embedded but the extension granted proved essential. Families with as a core service within the Trust and is available entrenched conflict do not change overnight. It often takes nationally. Families who have completed multiple sessions, periods of reflection, and ‘Temediation—or even been through court—can engagement to achieve progress. Without the extension,
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we would not have had the space to test the revised ki model, support families fully, or capture the depth of Thanks and Loo g Ahead leaming. We would like to extend our sincere thanks to the providers:This highlights a wider lesson for funders and service Mercers’ Compve Church and communities Pune. Your investment. long-termA rushed changeinterventionrequiresrisks long-termsuperficial newsupport service sey thatthat is: already* head to making ‘kine aa adifference.ff apt, and create a progress, whereas sustained support allows new patterns This project has achieved more than its initial goals: of communication to embed. Case e Families in Norfolk experienced reduced conflict Study and improved co-parenting. One couple came to us after three years of disputes disputes over e A new service has been created that will contact with their 11-year-old daughter. They had already continue to benefit families across England.

One couple came to us after three years of disputes disputes over contact with their 11-year-old daughter. They had already been back to court twice, and both described feeling “exhausted” but unable to stop arguing. Communication was limited to hostile text messages, often in front of their child.

e We have gained valuable insights into the realities of supporting high-conflict families in the UK.

Through Post-Agreement Mediation, each parent was supported to focus on practical issues rather than past grievances. A shared online calendar was introduced to manage contact arrangements and reduce the need for direct negotiation. Over time, handovers became calmer, arguments reduced, and both parents reported feeling less stressed. Most importantly, their daughter told us she “didn’t feel in the middle anymore” and could relax when moving between homes. , ,

The project has shown that with the right model, it is possible to help families break cycles of conflict, avoid repeated court battles, and give children the stability they need. We are committed to building on this work, sharing what we have learned, and ensuring more families can benefit in the future.

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This case illustrates the potential of the adapted model: small, practical tools, underpinned by mediated support, can transform family life without court involvement.

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Registered office at The Charing Cross Centre, St John Maddermarket, Norwich, NR2 DN The Family Mediation Trust Ltd is a registered Charity No. 1041476.

Registered as a company limited by guarantee and registered in England No. 2975404

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The trustees (who are also directors of The Family Mediation Trust for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees’ Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and regulations.

Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under that law they have elected to prepare the financial statements in accordance with applicable law, United Kingdom Accounting Standards (UK Generally Accepted Accounting Practice), including FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the United Kingdom and Republic of Ireland” and the ’ Charities SORP 2020.

In preparing these financial statements, the trustees are required to:

° select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
° state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
° prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue its activities.

The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company’s transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that its financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities SORP 2020. They have general responsibility for taking such steps as are reasonably open to them to safeguard the assets of the company and to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularities.

The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of corporate and financial information included on the company’s website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.

This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies and in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charities Commission under Section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.

Independent Examiner

The directors reappointed Stuart Arrandale, Chartered Certified Accountant as independent examiner to the company. .

Reserves Policy

The charity aims to hold sufficient general funds to cover the cost of running the charity for three months.

Post Balance Sheet Events

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There are no Post Balance Sheet Events to be reported. ;

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Registered office at The Charing Cross Centre, St John Maddermarket, Norwich, NR2 1DN The Family Mediation Trust Ltd is a registered Charity No. 1041476.

Registered as a company limited by guarantee and registered in England No. 2975404

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ACCOUNTANT?’S REPORT TO THE MEMBERS ON THE UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS OF THE FAMILY MEDIATION TRUST

I report on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are set out on pages 9 to 15.

Respective responsibilities of Trustees and reporting accountants

As described on page 7 the Trustees, who are also the Directors of The Family Mediation Trust Ltd for the purposes of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the accounts, and they consider that an audit is not required for this year and that an independent examination under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 is needed. It is my responsibility to:

© examine the accounts under section 145 of the Charities Act,
e to follow the procedures laid down in the general Directions given by the Charity Commission and
¢ to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.

Basis of statement

My work was carried out in accordance with general directions given by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from the Trustees concerning any such matters. The procedures 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 examiner’s statement

In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention which gives me reasonable cause to believe that in any material respect, the requirements:

e to keep accounting records in accordance with section 130 of the Charities Act, and
e to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting requirements of the Charities 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.

CharteredSTUART AccountantARRANDALE wi hs. 23-25 Gwydir Street Cambridge CB1 2LG

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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The Family Mediation Trust

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

31 MARCH 2025
	NOTES	Unrestricted	Restricted	Total	Total
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INCOMEAND EXPENDITURE		£	£	£	£
INCOMING RESOURCES
Donations	lc	800	-	800	22,762
Incomingresources fromoperating
activities in furtherance ofthe
charity’s objects		389,310	-	389,310	336,573
Investmentincome		4.856	-	4,856	3,945
TOTALINCOMINGRESOURCES		394,966	-	394,966	363,280
Costofgenerating funds		-	-	-	-
NETINCOMINGRESOURCES	AVAILABLE
FORCHARITABLEAPPLICATION		394,966	-	394,966	363,280
RESOURCES EXPENDED
Direct charitableexpenditure	3	353,007	26,416	379,423	336,871
Governance costs	5	1,380		1,380	1,300
TOTALRESOURCES EXPENDED		354,387	26,416	380,803	338,171
NETINCOMING/(OUTGOING)
RESOURCESFORTHEYEAR	2	40,579	(26,416)	14,163	25,109
Balances brought forward
At 1 April2024		189,428	28,270	217,698	217,698
Balances carried forward
At31March2025		230,007	1,854	231,861	217,698

The current and previous years include trading activity generated from the merger with Norfolk Family Mediation Service, and the impact of Covid-19.

The notes on page 12 to 16 form part of these accounts.

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THE FAMILY MEDIATION TRUST LTD BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

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NOTES 2025 2024
£ £ £ £
FIXED ASSETS 6 1,109 2,220
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors 7 42,690 45,545
Cash and Bank 227,645 209,751
CURRENT LIABILITIES 270,335. 255,296
Creditors falling due
within one year 8 39,583 39,818
NET CURRENT ASSETS 230,752 215,478
‘TOTAL ASSETS LESS : |
CURRENT LIABILITIES 231,861 217,698
. Restricted funds 10 1,854 28,270
Unrestricted funds 230,007 189,428
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For the financial year in question the company was entitled to exemption under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

No members have required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and for the preparation of accounts.

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These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the
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Approved by the Trustees on tro | 2025 and signed on their behalf.
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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES a) BASIS:OF PREPARATION OF ACCOUNTS

These financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP), “Accounting and Reporting by Charities”, the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006 and in accordance with the provisions of Section 1A “Small Entities” of Financial Reporting Standard 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (FRS102).

The Family Mediation Trust Ltd meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102.

The financial statements are presented in pounds sterling (£), rounded to the nearest pound.

b) FUND ACCOUNTING

Unrestricted funds represent accumulated surpluses and deficits in the general fund which are available for us at the discretion of the trustees in the furtherance of the charity’s objectives.

Restricted funds are created when income is received for a specific purpose and use is restricted to that purpose.

c) INCOMING RESOURCES

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income:

i. Voluntary income is received by way of grants, donations and gifts and is included in full in the Statement of Financial Activities when receivable. Grants, where entitlement is not conditional on the delivery of a specific performance by the charity, are recognised when the charity becomes unconditionally entitled to the grant.
ii. Donated services and facilities are included at the value to the charity where this can be quantified. The ; value of services provided by volunteers has not been included in these accounts.
iil. Investment income is included when receivable.
iv. Income from fees is accounted for on a receipts basis.
Vv. Incoming resources from grants, where related to performance and specific deliverables, are accounted for as the charity earns the right to consideration by its performance.

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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d) RESOURCES EXPENDED

Expenditure is recognised on an accrual basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.

i. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries.
ii. Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include professional fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity.
iii. All costs are allocated directly between the expenditure categories of the Statement of Financial Activities. Establishment costs, management salaries and administration costs are allocated to the Mediation Service and Other Family Services in the ratio 75:25.

e) DEPRECIATION

Tangible fixed assets costing less than £1,500 are written off in the year that they are acquired.

Depreciation is provided on all tangible fixed assets so as to write off the cost of assets, including the value of donated assets, less estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives, on a straight-line basis. It is calculated at the following rate:

Office equipment: 25%

f) TAXATION

The activities of the company qualify as charitable activities for corporation tax and therefore the company claims the charitable exemption provisions on any surplus arising from its primary trading activities. During the year the company did not undertake any non-charitable trading activities.

g) LEASES

Rentals under operating leases and hire agreements are charged to the income and expenditure account as incurred.

NET INCOMING/(OUTGOING) RESOURCES

The net incoming/(outgoing) resources before transfers for the year is arrived at after:

	2025	2024
	£	£
Reporting Accountant’s fee	1,380	1,300
Combined liability insurance	1,865	1,750
Depreciation	1,111	1,111

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office at The Charing Cross Centre, St John Maddermarket, Norwich, NR2 1DN TheFORRegistered FamilyTHE YEARMediationENDEDTrust 31Ltd MARCHis a registered 2025 Charity No. 1041476. Registered as a company limited by guarantee and registered in England No. 2975404

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NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

DIRECT CHARITABLE EXPENDITURE

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||||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---| |Unrestricted|Restricted|Total| |funds|funds|2025|2024| |All|Services|£|£|£|£| |Mediators|salaries|126,948|16,123|143,071|128,516| |Non-Mediators|salaries|123,080|—|5,293|128,373|111,582| |Establishment|and|admin|costs|96,013|5,000|101,013|92,153| |Training,|affiliation|and|travel|6,966|-|6,966|4,620| |353,007|26.416|379,423|336,871| |4.|ESTABLISHMENT AND|ADMINISTRATION| |Unrestricted|Restricted|Total| |funds|funds|2025|2024| |Establishment|£|£|£|£| |Rent|and|rates|11,331|oe|11,331|11,750| |Telephone|—|5,321|-|§,321|5,142| |Printing,|post &|stationery|4,053|-|4,053|4,372| |Administration|,| |Bookkeeping|7,010|-|7,010|8,010| |Insurance|1,865|-|1,865|1,750| |Consultants|expenses*|51,762|5,000|$6,762|52,500| |Depreciation|office|equipment|1,111|-|1,111|1,111| |Sundry|13,560|a|13,560|7,518| |96,013|_|5,000|101,013|92.153|

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The consultancy expenses cover the fees for The Rural Consultant Ltd to provide Managing Agent functions to the Family Mediation Trust throughout the year.

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||||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| |5.|GOVERNANCE|COSTS| |,|Unrestricted|Restricted|Total| |funds|funds|2025|2024| |Financial|and professional|£|£|£|£| |Independent|examination|1,380|-|1,380|1,300| |Legal and professional|oe|-|oe|__-| |Total|Administration|1,380|-|1,380|1,300|

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FORTHEYEARENDED 3! MARCH2025	FORTHEYEARENDED 3! MARCH2025				;		The
							Family
Registeredoffice atTheCharingCrossCentre,		StJohn Maddermarket, Norwich,NR2		1DN			Mediation
TheFamilyMediationTrustLtd isaregisteredCharityNo. 1041476. . Registered as acompany limitedby guaranteeand registered in EnglandNo.2975404						,	Trust
NOTESTO THE ACCOUNTSFORTHEYEARENDED 31MARCH2025
6. FIXEDASSETS						:
			Leasehold	Office	- ° Total
			Improvements §Equipment
Cost			£	£	£
At 1 April 2024			11,163	28,469	39,632	-
Additions			-	-	__-
At 31 March 2025			11,163	28,469	— 39,632

Depreciation	,				,
At 1 April2024			11,163	26,249	37,412
Charge for year			-	11411	1,111
‘At 31 March 2025			11,163	27,360	38,523
Net 31 March2025			-	1,109	1,109
Net 31 March 2024			e220 2220
7. DEBTORS		;	_	2025	2024
				£	£
Trade debtors			40,616		43,087
Other debtors andprepayments				2,074	2,458
			42,690		45,545
8. CREDITORS:
Amounts falling due	within one year			2025	2024
				£	£
Trade creditors				9,048	5,056			;
Othertaxation and social security			30,535		34,762
			39,583		39,818

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\ The Family ‘4 Mediation Trust

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

OTHER COMMITMENTS At 31 March 2025 the charity had annual commitments under non-cancellable operating leases as follows:

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The Trust uses assets under licence arrangements with rolling 90-day arrangements. There were no capital commitments at the balance sheet date.

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|||||| |---|---|---|---|---| |10.|RESTRICTED FUNDS|2025|2024| |£|£| |Law|Services|Commission|1,854|1,854| |Parental|Co-ordination|-|26,123| |Mediation|4|All|-|293| |1,854|28,270| |11.|TRUSTEES|AND|EMPLOYEES|

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There were 15 employees during the year (2024: 16) each earning less than £40,000 p.a. -

There were no transactions with the Trustees who receive no emoluments.

12. CONTINGENT LIABILITIES

The charity has no contingent liabilities.

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