Registered Company Limited by Guarantee Number: 02997217 Registered Charity Number., 1042989 Parenting 2£b Parenting 2000 Company Limited by Guarantee UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS AND TRUSTEES REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 htt s.'Il arentin 2000.or .ukl
PARENTING 2000 INDEX TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Page Legal and administrative information Trustees, annual report (incorporating the directors report) Independenl 6xarninerfs reporl lo Ihe trustees 10 statement of financial acfivilies Slalement of finanual position 12 Notes lo the flnan¢i81 statements 13-21
PARENTING 2000 LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Registered charity name: Parenting 2000 Trustees: Nigel Bellamy Paul Booth Bemadelle Cox Susan Hoklen Dr Jeremy Swinson Julie Wallis Emma Andrew (Chair) (appointed 1 Oclober 2025) Company secretary: Janine Lloyd Chlef executive: Janine Lloyd Charlty registratlon number: 1042989 Company registration number: 02997217 Reglstered offlca address: The Lodge. 3 Mornington Road, Soulhport, PR9 OTS Independent examlner: Oliver Grills FCA J A Fell & Co Chartered Accountants 40 Hoghlon Slreel, Soulhpori, PR9 OPQ Bankers: HSBC 49a Fishergate. Preston. Lan¢ashire, PR18BH Sollcitors: Breens Solicilors 30 Hoghlon Street. Southport, PR9 OPA ICT support.. Brilannia IT Unil 1. George Business Park, Cemetery R08d, Soulhport, PR8 5EF HR.. John Bloor E.B.S. Law Ltd EBS Law House, Poynlon, Stockport, SK12 1YH Insu rance". Southport Insurance Brokers 36 Hoghlon Street. Southport, PR9 OPQ Page 1
PARENTING 2000 TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Irustees submit their annual report and financial slatemenls for the year ended 31 March 2025. The financial slatemenls follow the requireinents of the revised Charities Stalemenl of Reoommended Practice (FRS 102) (second edition Oclober 2019) Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Stalenienl of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Slandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effecb've 1 January 2019). For the purpose of charity law, dii'eclors are also Ihe compaiiy's Iruslees aiid are responsible for making all major decisions on behalf of the company and are ieferied lo throughout Ihis report as Iruslees. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document Parenting 2000 is a company limited by guarantee governed by ils Memorandum and Articles of Associalion dated 1 December 1994 as amended 6 January 2007. 11 is registered wilh the Charity Commission. Anyone over the age of 18 can become a member of the Company, each of whom agrees lo conlribule £10 in Ihe event of the charily winding vp. Recruitment and appointment of tha trustees As sel out in the articles of association, the Iruslees are elected by members of tho ¢harilable company attending the Annual Geneial Meeting. The longesl serving one Ihird of trustees ratire each year and are able lo offer themselves for re•eleclion. When considering the co-option of trustees, Ihe charity has regard lo the requirements for any specialist skills or experience. The trustees are commilled lo continually reviewing the board's skills-base lo enable members lo besl luifil their dulles and obligations. The board of Iruslees, which comprises not less Ihan 3 members, administers Ihe charity. The board normally meals formally four limes a year with more regular meetings between the Chair and Chief Executive. A Chief Executive is appointed by the Iruslees to manage the day to day operations of the charity. To f8cililale effective operations, the Chief Executive has delegated aulhorily, within the terms of delegation approved by the tru51ees. for operational matters including finance, employment, and service delivery activity, Trustea inductlon and trainlng The Chief Executive is responsible for inducting newly recruited Iruslees and arranging Iraining. The Iraining provided for new trustees will depend on Iheif exisling experience and Ihe role they will have on the board. This is sourced through Sefton CVS, Sefton Council and independenl companies. All Iruslees re1ve Iraining and CPD in Safeguarding. Rlsk management The trustees have a risk management strategy which covers all ares of the organisation.. (1) A risk register of Ihe principal risks and uncertainties that the charity faces, which is rev*ewed annually,. (2)The eslablishmenl of policies, systems and procedures lo miligale those risks idenlilied in the annual review- and {3) the implementation of procedures designed to minimise or manage any potential impact on the charity should those risks materialise. Page 2
PARENTING 2000 TRUSTEES. REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES The truslees confirm Ihal they have referred lo the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit and as such Ihe Charitrfs objects and aclivilies havè been specifically developed to ensure that they comply with the Charity Commission guidance on delivering public benefil. Our mission To support families to face the challenges of everyday lrfe. Objècts of the charity To advance the education of the public regarding safely issues in everyday life and thereby to preseNe and protect the moral and physic21 welfare of any vulnerable members of society, in parlicular, but not exclusively, children, throughout the North West of England and Wales. Our values We are here for all members of our community particularly largeling Se]ceS lo wlnerable children, young people and families most in need where deprivalion, poverty and emolional wellbeing dramatically affect everyday life. ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Rèview and summary of the year Demand for our semces has ir)creased benelitting over 2,000 famllies Ihis year. Adivilies are dellvered from both our centres based in Soulhport and Crosby as well as peripaletically from other community venu8S, schools and prisons where we offer a 'wrap around, approach for service users lo access a range of interventions aimed at overcoming the challenges Ihat children & young people and families face in everyday life. During the year we delivered public benetil by Ihe followiftg aclivilies.. 'SOUTHPORT TOGETHER, The tragic incident in Southport on 29th July 2024 deeply affecled our community. Recognising the heightened need for 8molional and pra¢lical support, Parenting 2000 quickly mobilised resources and worked in close partnership with other Sefton-based agencies to promde a Compassionate and slruclured response. reinforcing the resilience and unity of our local area., This was a shared effort with 'parlners in Sefton,, such as Sefton Council, Seflon CVS, and NHS representatives, as part of the wider'southpori Strong Together" effort. Parenting 2000 received financial support lo deliver sorne additional therapy sessions for those affected by th8 tragedy lo access necessarily extra Iherapy sessions additional lo our slandard service offer. ALCHEMY YOUTH We continue to deliver a wide range of both open access 2nd largeted innovatThie youth diversionary activities keeping abreast of key issues facing young people. Our open access and targeted youth provision operate under the brand name 'Alchemy', Alchemy Youth Club runs four evenings a week for 140 young people aged 11-18 years old. Youth Club activities are shaped by our young people providing an opportunity for them to learn, engage in positive childhood experiences. develop resilience and make positive life Ghoices. Page 3
PARENTING 2000 TRUSTEES. REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES {¢ontinuedl Greener Futures.. Due lo the success of last years projecl, we were selected lo receive further funding from the L1 Foundation lo run another cohort of our up-cycling project where our young people could learn redesign aiid sewing ski115 lo upcycle their clothing from professional fashion designersl sewing speci31isls. This enabled an additional 30 young people to lake part in il. Participants reported that they discovered a new inleresl and learnl new skills. In addition, young people were inspired by our Southport fashion designlsewing tutor, Katie, who in autumn appeared on the ITV television show M&S 'Dress The Nation. a5 a conleslanl where she was a runner up. Targeted Youth, We received funding for a 4th year from Merseyside PoIl'S Stonehaven initiative, aimed lo safeguard children and young people from being groomed & exploited by ctiminals. Our programme provided onè lo one youth mentoring, aclivities in small groups as well as prevenlalive awareness ralsing inlerv8nlions for young people aged 11-18 yrs. lo steer Ihem away from negative influences in the context of youth crime and embrace positive lifestyle Ghoices with focus and drive. During the period April 2024-2025-. 216 young people engaged in total 34 youi)g people received intensive largeled inlervenlions 182 young people particlpaled in mass delivery prevenlalive inleNentions .1 know Whe I'm he8ding now,. il all makes sense... boy aged 14yrs .1 feol like I belong somèwhere good and theyre proper supportive. No need lo look anywhe else.. aged 15 yrs Girl Alchemy Against Drugs: Our Youlh workers ran youth drug awareness workshops at both our cenlres which effectively used an educalional drug display box lo increase engagement and understanding of substance misuse risks. The sessions aimed lo equip young people with the knowledge and skills to make informed, healthy choice5 about drugs and alcohol. The Young people showed a lol of interest and fed back Ihal they learnl a lot about the risks around recreational drug use. Youth Empowermeiit Fund Alchemy 919 Wè were funded by MeTseyside Police's Youth Empowemienl Fund for weekly Boxing and Foolball training sessions delivered by professionals al our Southpori premises. We used Ihe name 919 Alcherny as our name for our Sports Programme as it Is meanl lo signify an opportunity for gr0h, this is what we will Ihe project aimed lo foster into those cyp who allend and help creale a sense af self belief. The acliirities were very popular. 30 cyp allended the sessions. YOUTH INVESTMENT FUND Along with our young people, we were delighted lo secure. £150,000 last year to renovate our Crosby Cenlre following a successful application lo The Youth Investment Fund which is part of the government's Levelling Up Provision. The refurbishment was completed in January 2025 and it enables us to provide rnore aclivilies for more children and young people in our community. including mental health support and wtll reduce our carbon footprint. Page 4
PARENTING 2000 TRUSTEES, REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES (continued) FAMILY SUPPORT Whole Famlly Early Interventions: (Early Help) Support commissioned by Selton Council where our two- family support PT2clilioners help families by offering help al an earty stage before Ihe problems become loo serious on prevalenl issues such as help lo gel their children back into school, reduce criminal aclivily, domestic vialence and anti-social behaviour in the home and help parents back into employment. 70 Families received Early Help Support lo overcome difficulties and prevent crisis. "I would just like lo lake a moment lo give you some positive feedback that I have received Ihis week from families thal I have spaken lo in CHAT. I have spoken lo two different families this week who have bolh praised the support they have received from the Early Help Team at Parenting 2000. They were both extremely grateful for Ihe support that had been given and said Ihal Ihe Iwo-Family Suppori workers al parenting 2000 were among the most generous and understandin9 professionals they had ever worked wilh.. Social Worker '1 just want lo say thank you for all you have done with this family, I was apprehensive when I was first asked about agreeing lo a referral lo Early Help bul il was the best Ihing I've done. Thank you Fo much foT all you have done for me and the family. we are so graleful"_ Parent. 'The Early Help Team al Parenting 2000 is Ihe best I have ever had. The family workers are are easy to talk to, professional but not condescending. They really do an amazing jobl" The Resplratory Parent Champlon IRPCI: This year we employed family WOTkerwith the role of focusing on improving Ghildren's respiratory health as part of a new Public Health Pilot programme, a response from th& childhood poverly strategy, looking to address a number of problems identified as negative effects on children living in fuel poverty being dramalically exacerbaled due to the cosl of living crisis. The RPC role is to work with families lo improve their respiralory health and overall wellbeing of children by addresslng the social determinants of health and connecting ihem to non-m8dical intèrventions, community resources and support setmces. This initiative aims lo reduce Ihe burden on healthcare seNi¢es, enhance palient outcomes, foster a healthier community and enhance respiratory health in South Sefton. with specific focus on Linacre and Derby ward area. During Ihe first year, the RPC worked with 20 families. Child Safety Fittings.. We deliver a child safety equipment fitting scheme inlo people's home under Ihe Chlld Injury Prevention Scheme funded by Sefton MBC. Child safety equipment was fitted to 390 households with a total of 2843 items of safety equipment fitled such as stair gales, fire guards. cupboard locks etc. THERAPY AND MENTAL HEALTH SUPPORT Our team of professional therapeutic counsellors, registered with BACPIUKCP, prowde therapeulic counselling for children young people aged six years - 25yr5 and parents. 197 Children and Young People and parents accessed our Therapeutic Counselling Services this year. Page 5
PARENTING 2000 TRUSTEES, REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES (Continued) Over Ihe years, C has seen many dimeienl counsellors, wilh many different approach8s Éo try and support C. These have n6ver been consislent, relBvant orapproprial8 for Cs ne8ds. oflen l&aving C fruslral8d and nol heard. Before we m81 yourlherapisl, we wer8 convinced we would be in th8 same situalion all over again. We couJdi?Y have been inore wmng. l just wanl lo personally thank your Iherapisl for his paiience and understanding and for Ilie way he really took the limo lo gel to kilow C 8nd understand whal C wanted and needed CFUI of theirlime togother. Over lh6 lasl Iwo months, C lias fell lisl8n6d lo, heard ancl validaled. Your th8rèpist has done so much in Ihe short tim8 they had togelh6r, and I know C has been able lo inakè more s8nse of, and und6rslandii?g more aboul whal's going on wilh their s81f. Tliis has been a huge relief and I can ¢ tell you how much w6 appreciale thisl Thanks agaln for doing such gal wort( with ouryoung people. we would be losl without youl" Feedback from parent of CYP following therapeutic counselllng Mental Health Support Groups.. 60 young people and parents attended our workshops and suppori sessSons and groups this year which were: Youth Circle.. An educalional psychologist designed and led groups for young people focusing on common youth issues, atlended by 12 young people this year. Parenting Programme (Youth Connect 51.. Course for parentslcarers which aims to educate about teenage brain development and the impact on mental well-being. The overall aim being lo improve family resilience. 25 parents attended this year. Baby Talk Group.. Our perinatal support social group. 'Baby Talk,. The group which has 20 registered members meets weekly where new and expecting parents can drop in and meet other parents, share ideas and access professional information, guidance and support. PARTNERSHIPS Sefton Emotional Achlevement Servlce ISEAS)= We continue to be a part of a consortium, which is a group of local charities who have come together with the aim of helping children. young people and families lo aspSre and achieve through providing bespoke emotional well-being support. This is delivered at the right lime and right place through voluntary sector consortium working. This year we worked wilh a special educational needs and disabilities school and a mainstream comprehensive school on a Iherapeulically informed programme with the theme this year of 'Friendships and Transitions, which we designed lo support year seven pupils integrate into secondary education and encourage healthy relationships & friendships inside and outside school. Sefton Crisis Gafé.. We continue to host and work in partnership wilh Sefton Crisis Café Hub for adults which is led by Sefton CVS al both our Soulhport and Crosby cenlres. Crisis Café operates 3 evenings a week {Friday - Sunday) on a drop in basis to provide an alternalive access point for people aged 18yrs and above requiring out of hours support who are experiencing symptoms of mental illness. We employ two Peer Support Workei. {one in each of our cenlresl lo take referrals from the Crisis Café Team lo deliver pastoral, practical support and advocacy lo services daytime outside Crisis Calé hours, daytime during the week. Page 6
PARENTING 2000 TRUSTEES. REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES (continued) 'Thi5 SUPPOrt is game changing in these difficull tim8s poople need to know they can find the help.. Anonymous Sewice User Sefton Children and Young People's Improving Access to Psychological Therapies ICYP IAPTI Partnership: Parenting 2000 continues lo be an active member of the partnership which is part Df a national NHS transformation programme thal aims lo improve existing Chikl and Adolescenl Mental Health Services. Buddy Up Plus: A Sefton CVS project Ihal offers a weekly social opportunity for young adults aged 18 to 25 from both of our centres who have additional needs and disabililies and are al risk of social isolation which in turn has a negative impact upon their menlal health. The sessions are very well attended and sever318lumnl from Al¢hemy Youth have joined the group. Specs8vers: We are proud to have been selecled as the official charity partner for the Specsavers Southport store. As part of their community engagement efforts. the generous staff and customers al ralsed an outstanding £1,073 over the Christmas period through in-store collections, direclly supporting our work with local families and young people. Children's Soclety and Partners Collaboration on Chlld Exploltation To furlher our commilment lo Ihe work we do around protecting young people against criminal exploilation in our communily, we continuèd our active work we began last year with the final year of the pilot led by the Children's Sociely, collaborating with a group of professionals from different agencies., Merseyside Police, Sefton Youth Services and other VCSE organisalions, to engage wilh businesses which operate wilhln Ihe Night Tlme Economy (NTEI in Southport Town Centre to establish their understandin9 and perception of child exploitation within Southport and how they havethould respond lo any concérns regarding a child or young person. ANTI POVERTY MEASURES Chlldren and young people and their families have benefitted from the anti-poverty initiatives Ihat Parenting 2000 has been involved in delivering: Holiday Actlvity Fund IHAF) {Sefton Council): We supported 149 places for Children on free school meals, providing enhanced aclivilies and food during school holidays. Wlnter Clothes Fund ICVS).. Vouchers for 21 low income families lo buy winter dolhes for children and young people. Youth mentors assisled some CYP lo spend their vouchers wisely. Christmas Shelter: Volunteers provided hol meals, sandwiches, cooked breakfasts and food bags lo homcless and vulnerable people over the Christmas 2024 period. Farm Food Voucherslhampers were donated by Southport Rotary Club and LionslRound Table donated Christmas Hampers for our families. HOSTING IN OUR CENTRES This year we hoslod the following groupslorganisations Tyred Rides CIC. The Franla5tic Day Nursery. Engage and Change CIC. Talking Matters, Sefion CVS, Buddy Up, Buddy Up Plus, Aiming High, Sefton Young Carers, Merseyside Youth Association, Southport Writers. The Venus Gharity, G Master Key Martial Arts and space for 'Family lime, arrangements for Sefton MBC and other local authorities Tyred Rides CIC In January 2025 we look the decision lo close Tyred Rides CIC and enacted the process lo wind up the company to focus resources on Parenling 2000's activities. Page 7
PARENTING 2000 TRUSTEES, REPORT (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW Review and summary of the year The results for the year and slate of the charitvs affairs al 31 March 2025 are sel out iii the finanGial slalemenls on pages 11 10 21 showing income of £717,204 {2024 £523,561) and expenditurè of £594,246 {2024 £521,031). In addition, significant building works were completed during the year and of that cost The charity recorded a SLtrplLSS of £122,958 (2024.. £122,958) for Ihe year bringing the lolal funds lo £605,086 (2024.. £482,128). The Charity continues lo occupy 3 buildings over two siles and has maintained reserves lo specifically support their maintenance. The chariltys cash reseeS are invesled in bank deposit accounts. The Iruslees regularly review the investment options. Principal funding sources The principal funding sources of the charity continues to be public sector commissions from Sefton MBC, supplemented by a number of smaller grant funds and from room hire arKI some privale therapy seNi¢es. Reserves policy The Iruslees have reviewed the Reserves Policy of the charity and have recognised the need lo establish appropriate level of working capilal lo sustain the future operalions and obligalions in the event of unforéseen reductions in ils income Streams to be designated to cover 6 months mnning costs in line with Charily Commisslon Guidelines. As al 31 March 2025, 6 months rtjnning costs would be equal to about £297,000. General unreslrlcled funds stood al £237,628 plus a designated contingency reserve of £184,922. The trustees feel that this is sufficienl to maintain the services currently being rLJn. RELATED PARTIES AND CO-OPERATION WITH OTHER ORGANISATIONS None of our Iruslces receive remuneralion or other benefit from their work wlh the charity. Any connection between a trustee or senior manager of Ihe ¢harily and any dienl or supplier is disclosed to the full board of Iruslees in the same way as any other contractual relationship with a related pariy. In the current year no such related party transactions were reported. PLANS FOR FUTURE PERIODS We recognise Ihal it is nOSSary lo create a more diversified income base for the sustainability of Ihe charity and as such established a Mental Health and Wellbeing Irading arm, Mindful Futures CIC, for the expansion of our commissioned therapy and ancillary well-being aclivilies. This year we received some funds from the UK Prospect Fund lo help us developlrefine our therapy dala base and invoicing systems to become more efficient. We will continue to maximise and idenlily income generating opportunities Ihal are aligned lo our charitable mission We are delighted lo share that the future of our youth centre is secure. After the landlords of the Soulhport Alchemy Hall building announced their intention to sell the premises on Ihe open rnaykel, our Iruslees identified a crucial opportunity We successfully purchased the properly, induding Ihe half_acre play area, on September 30, 2025.Purchasing Ihe building and its asscjciated land presented a unique and limely opportunity lo secure the charity's fulure and cease paying renl. This acquisilion eliminates Ihe uncerlainly of leasing and potential displacement, allowing us lo invest funds currenlly used for rent payments directly into our prograrns and the long-lerm maintenance of the facility. Owning the properly is a sound financial decision that protects our vital Gommunily resource and provides a permanent, stable home for generations of young people lo come. Page 8
PARENTING 2000 TRUSTEES, REPORT <contlnued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES Law applicable lo charities in England and Wales requires the trustees lo prepare financial slalements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of Ihe charills financial activities during the period and of its financial position at the end of Ihe year. In preparing those financial slalements, the Irustees are required lo-. select suitable accounting policies and appty Ihem consislently. makejudgements and e51imales Ihat are reasonable and prudent., state whelh8r applicable accounting standards and stalemenls of recommended practice have been followed, subject to any departures disclosed and explained in the financial slalements: prepare the financial statements on a going concem basis unless il is inappropriale lo presume that Ihe charity will continue in operalion. The truslees are responsible for keeping accounling records which disclose with reasonable aoouracy at any lime the financial position of the charity and enable them lo ensure that the financial stalemenls comply with the Charities Act 2011. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of Ihe charity and hence for taking reasonable sleps foT the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregu13rilies. APPROVAL Thls report was proved by the board of truslees on . .I.L .2025 and signed on its behalf by.. igel Bellamy- Trus Page 9
PARENTING 2000 INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF PARENTING 2000 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 I report lo the Iruslees on my examination of the financial statements of Parenting 2000 <'lhe charilty) for the year ended 31 March 2025, which are sel oul on pages 11 to 21. Rèspoiisibilities aiid basis of report As the trustees of the company land also ils directors for Ihe purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparalion of the linancial slalemenls in accordance with the requiremenls of the Companies Acl 2006 {'the 2006 Act'i. Having salisfied myself that the financial s121emenls of the company are not requlred lo be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my exaininalion of the charity's financial slalemenls as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Acl 2011 ('Ihe 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my examinalion I have followed Ihe Directions given by the Charity Commission under seclion 145151{b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examlnerfs statement Slnce the charilvs gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in seclion 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm Ihat l am qualilied lo undertake the examination because l am a qualified member of The Institute of Chartered Accounlanls in England and Wales, which is one of Ihe listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confirm Ihal no mallers have come lo my attention in connection with the examination giving M8 cause to believe that. in any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charily as required by section 386 of th8 2006 Act; or Ihe finan¢ial stalemenls do not aCcrd wrth those records; or the financial slalemenls do nol comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act olheT than any requirernenl Ihal the accounts give a 'lrue and fair, view which is not a maller considered as pail of an independent examination; or the financial slalements have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principlès of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable lo charities preparing their accounls in accordance wilh the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). I have no concerns and have come across no other mallers in conneclion with the examination lo which allenlion should be drawn in Ihis report in order lo enable a proper understanding of Ihe accounls lo be reached, Oliver Grills FCA Ilnd endent examiner) for aiid on behill of J A Fell & Co Chartered Accounlants 40 Hoghton Street. Southport, PR9 OPQ Dated: Page 10
PARENTING 2000 STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUMT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total Unresliicled funds funds 2025 2024 Reslricled funds 2024 Tolal funds 2024 Notes INCOME FROM: Donations and legacies Charilable activities Investments 13,144 96,400 11,371 13,144 692,689 11,371 2.058 101,118 9,524 2,058 511,979 9,524 596.289 410,861 TOTAL INCOME 120.915 596.289 717,204 112,700 410,861 523,561 EXPENDITURE ON: Charllable aclivili8S 128,134 466.112 594,246 94.323 426,709 521,031 TOTAL EXPENDITURE 128,134 466,112 594,246 94.323 426,709 521,031 NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI FOR THE YEAR (7,219) 130,177 122,958 18,378 15,848 2,530 Transfers beeen funds 135,8( {135,8(} Nel Movement in Funds 128,587 (5,629) 122.958 18,378 {15,848) 2,530 Fund balances al 1 April 2024 476,499 5,629 482,128 458,121 21,477 479,598 Fund balances at 31 March 2025 605,086 605,086 476,499 5,629 482,128 The slatemenl of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income snd expenditure derive from Gontinuing aclivilies. The slatomenl of financial aclivilies also complies wilh the requirements for an income and expenditure account under the Companies Acl 2006. The notes on pages 13 to 21 fomi part of these financial statements. Page11
PARENTING 2000 Registered Company Limited by Guaraijtee Number.. 02997217 Registered Charity Number. 1042989 BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 Total funds 2025 Total funds 2024 Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 10 182,536 62,955 182.536 62.955 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and In hand 11 10,930 441,446 12,173 454,819 452.376 466,992 CREDITORS: amounts falling due within one year 12 29,826 40,013 NET CURRENT ASSETS 422,550 426,979 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 605,086 489,934 CREDITORS.. amounts falling due after more Ihan one year 13 7,806 NET ASSETS 605,086 482,128 INCOME FUNDS Resli'icled funds Unreslricled funds.. Designated funds General unreslricted funds 14 5,629 15 367,458 237,628 250,708 225,791 TOTAL FUNDS 605,086 482,128 For Ihe year ending 31 March 2025 the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. Directors, responsibilities: The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of ils financial statements for the year in question in accordance wilh section 476., The directors acknowledge Iheir responsibilities for complwng with Ihe requirements of the Act with respect lo accounling records and Ihe preparation of financial slalemenls. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Ihe provisions applicable lo companies subject lo Ihe small companies. regime. These financial slale 2024. an ar signp nts were approved by the board of Irustees and aulhorised for issue on 5 December n behalf of Ihe board by= / Nigel Bellam Trustee / ,rhe noles on pages 1 21 f part of these financial slalements. Page 12
PARENTING 2000 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES Charity infomiation Parenting 2000 is a privale company limiled by guaranlee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is The Lodge, 3 Mornington Raad. Southport, PR9 OTS. b Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charitls memorandum and articles of association incorporated 1 De¢ember 1994, Ihe Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities PTeparing their accounts in accordanc8 with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102) {effective January 2019)" The Gharity is a Public Benefil Enlily as defined by FRS 102. The charity has taken advantage of Ihe provisions in the SORP Gharilies applwng FRS 102 Update Bulletin 1 not to prepare a Statemenl of Cash Flows. The financlal statements are prepared in sterling, which is the funclional currency of the charity. Monetary amounls in these financial slalements are founded to the nearest whole £. The financial statements have been prepared under the hislorical ¢osl convention, modified to include th8 revaluation of freehold properties and lo inGlud8 investment properties and certain financial instrumenls at fair value. The principal accounling policies adopted are set oul below. Going concern At the time of approving the financia5 slalemenls, the trustees have a reasonable expectation Ihal the charity has adequate resources to conlinue in operalional existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue lo adopt the going concein basis of accounting in preparing the financial slalemenls. d Charltable funds Unreslricled lunds are available for use al the discrelion of Ihe trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. Design21ed lunds compTise unrestricled funds which have been set aside al the di5crelion of the trustees for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designaled funds are set out in Ihe notes to Ihe financial statem8nls. Reslricted fund5 are subjecl lo specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purpose and uses of the ieslriGted funds are sel out in the notes to the financial slalemenls. Income Income is recognise<J when the charity is legally enlilled to il after any performance conditions have been met, the amounls can be measured reliably, and it is probable thal incA)me will be received. Cash donations are recognised upors receipt. Other donations are recognised onGe the charity has been notified of the donalion, unless performance conditions require deferral of Ihe amounl. Income lax recoverable in relation lo donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised al the time of the donation. Page13
PARENTING 2000 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 1 ACCOUNTING POLICIES {Gontinuedl e Income Icontinuedl Government grants are recognised al the fair value of Ihe asset received or receivable when there is reasonable assurance Ihal the granl condilions will be met and the grants will be received. A grant that specifies performance obligations is recognised in income when the performance conditions are mel. Where a grant does not specify performance condilions it is recognised in income when the proceeds are received or receivable. A grant received before Ihe recognitron criteria are satisfied is recognised as a f Expenditure Liabilities are iecognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or conslnjclive obligation commilling the charity lo that expenditure, il is probable Ihal selllemenl will be required and the amount of the obligation can be reliably measured. All expenditure is a¢counted for on an accruals basis. Charitable expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the charily in the delivery of ils activities and services for ils beneficiaries. It includes both costs Ihat can be allocated directly lo such activities and those costs of an indirecl naluie necessary to support them. Govemance costs include those costs associated with meeting the conslilulional and slalulory iequirements of the charity and include Ihe independenl examination fees and costs linked lo the slralegic management of the charily. g Tangible flxed assets Tangible fixed assets are inilially measured al cost and subsequently measured al cost or valualion, nel of depreciation and any impaim)ent losses. Depreciation is recognised so as to write olf the cosl or valuation of the assets less their sidUal values over their useful lives on the following bases.. Leasehold land and buildings Fixtures, fittings and equipmenl Motor vehicles 5% straight line 250/0 reducing bal3n¢e 25% reducing balance The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of Ihe asset, and is recognised in nel incomel(expendilurel for the year. h Impalrment of fixed assets At each reporting end date, the charily reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of Ihe asset is eslimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any}. Cash and cash equivalents investments with original malurities of three months or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdraf15 are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. Page 14
PARENTING 2000 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 I ACCOUNTING POLICIES (continued) j Flnancial instruments The charily has eleGled to apply the provision of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instrumenls. and Seclion 12 'Olher Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its finan(xal inslrumenls. Financial instruments are recognised in the charitvs balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the inslrumenl. Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presenled in the financlal slalements, when Ihere is a legally enforceable right to sel off the recognised amounls and Ihere is an intention lo settle on a nel basi5 or lo realise Ihe asset and setlle the liability simultaneously. Basic finan¢Aal assets Basic financlal assets, which include debtors and cash and bank ba5ances are initially meaxured al transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cosl using Ihe effective interest method unless the arrangement conslitules a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of Ihe future receipis discounted at a market rate of interesl. Financial assets classifled as receivable within one year are not amortised. Basic flnancial liabllities Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised al Iransaclion price unless the arrangement conslilules a financing Iransaclion, where Ihe debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted al a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable wilhin one year are not amoriised. Debt inslrumenls are subsequenlly carried at amorlised cosl. using the effective interest rate method, Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operalions from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if paymenl is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade cieditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective inlerest rate Melhod. Derecognition of financlal liabililles Financial liabililies are derecognised when Ihe charitys contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. k Retirement benefils Paymenls to defined contribulion retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due. Page 15
PARENTING 2000 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued> FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 2 CRITICAL ACCOUNTING ESTIMATES AND JUDGEMENTS In the applicalion of the charily's accounting policies. Ihe Iruslees are required lo make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assels and liabilities that are nol readily apparent from olher sources. The eslimales and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other laclors Ihal are considered lo be relevant. Aclltal resLJlls may differ from these eslimates. The eslimales and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Reirisions to accounting eslim31es are recognised in the period in which the estimale is revised where Ihe revision affects only Ihal period, or in the period of the revÉsion and future periods where the revrsion affects both current and future periods. 3 INCOME FROM DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Unrestricted RtrIcted funds funds 2025 2025 Totsl funds 2025 Unrestricted Reslricled funds funds 2024 2024 Total funds 2024 Donations and gifts 13,144 13,144 2,058 2,058 13,144 13,144 2,058 2,058 4 INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITES Unrestricted Restrlcted funds funds 2025 2025 Total funds 2025 Unreslricted Restricled funds funds 2024 2024 Tolal funds 2024 Family Support Grants received Therapeutic commissioning Room hire Sessional fees Youth Club subscriptions Miscellaneous 1,140 34,907 56,894 596,289 597,429 34,907 56,894 7,000 22,531 68,112 410,861 417,861 22,531 68,112 1,818 1.641 1,818 1,641 3,334 141 3,334 141 96.400 596.289 692,689 101,118 410,861 511,979 Page 16
PARENTING 2000 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 5 INCOME FROM INVESTMENTS Unre5triGted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total funds 2025 Unrestricted Reslricled funds funds 2024 2024 Total funds 2024 Interest received 11,371 11,371 9,524 9,524 11,371 11,371 9,524 9,524 6 EXPENDITURE ON CHARIT ABLE ACTIVITES Unrestrlcted Restrlcted funds funds 2025 2025 Total funds 2025 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Total funds 2024 Family Support Staff cost6 Travel Premises Counselling Beneficiary activities Printing, postage and stationery Telephone and computers Equipment General expenses Professional fees 3,902 190,510 5,910 21,865 61,823 23,tKJ8 807 1,038 194,412 5,910 21,865 80,5S1 23,697 807 1,038 8,057 168,849 6,849 4,517 42,448 26,808 1,118 959 176,906 6,849 4.517 54,485 27,387 1,118 1,140 290 2,128 17,582 292,402 18,728 689 12,037 579 181 290 478 1,875 23,497 3,164 16.074 324,199 3,164 16,266 347,710 1,650 15,707 268,905 192 23.511 Support costs (see note n Governance costs (see nole 7) 101,073 3,550 104,623 141.913 242,986 3,550 246.536 68.486 2,340 70.826 157,804 226,289 2,340 228,629 141,913 157.804 128,134 466.112 594,246 94,323 426,709 521,031 Page 17
PARENTING 2000 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 7 SUPPORT COSTS Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Total funds 2025 Unrestricted Reslricled funds fund5 2024 2024 Tolal funds 2024 Support costs: Staff costs Staff Irainlng Travel Premises Insurance Printiiig, postage and stationery Telephone and computers General expenses Professional fees Loss on disposal of fixed assels Interest payable Depreciation 24,552 694 1.238 11,990 11,786 367 16,394 6,897 4.565 1,809 4,722 16,059 101.073 82.045 3,597 106,597 4,291 1.238 65,950 11,786 367 16,394 8,255 4,565 1.809 5,675 16,059 242,986 4,318 96 334 29,704 10,802 176 19.437 3,734 4,288 (7,858) 97,959 102,277 96 706 89,177 10,802 176 19,437 3,734 4,286 (7,856> 372 59,473 53,960 1,358 953 3,454 68,486 3,454 226,289 141,913 157,804 Goveman¢e costs: Independent examinalion 3.550 3,550 3,550 3,550 2,340 2,340 2,340 2,340 104,623 141.913 246,536 70,826 157,804 228,629 TRUSTEES None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneratlon or benefits from the charlty during the year <2024 - none). 9 EMPLOYEES The average monthly number of employees during the year was.. 2025 Number 2024 Number 20 20 2025 2024 Total staff costs recognised in the year. Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension costs 268,978 15,753 16,278 251.369 13,866 13,948 301,009 279,183 No employees whose tolal employee benefits {excluding employer pension and nalional insurance costs) for Ihe reporting period amounted lo over £60,000 (2024- none) Page 18
PARENTING 2000 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 10 TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Leasehold Fixture5, Land and Fittings and Buildings Equipment Motor Vehicles Total Cost At 1 April 2024 Additions Disposals 206,254 117.329 (2.760) 178,943 20,120 (7,440) 8,659 393,856 137,449 110,200) Al 31 March 2025 320,823 191,623 8,6S9 521,105 DepreGiation and impalrment At 1 Apri5 2024 Depreciation charged in the year Depreciation on disposals 143,802 10,765 (945) 178,624 5,065 <7,263) 8,475 46 330,901 15,876 {8,208) At 3fj March 2025 153,622 176,426 8,521 338,569 Carrying amount Al 31 March 2025 167,201 15,197 q38 182,536 At 31 Mar¢h 2024 62.452 319 82,955 11 DEBTORS 2025 2024 Amounts falllng due within one year: Trade debtors Other debtors Prepayments and accrued income 7,451 4,301 1.558 6,314 3,479 10.930 12,173 12 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 other loans Deferred income Trade creditors Accruals and other edItorS 6,195 1,400 16,095 6.136 3,967 19.078 13,485 3,483 29,826 40,013 Page19
PARENTING 2000 NOTES TO THE.FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {continued} FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 13 CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR 2025 2024 Other loans 7,806 7,806 14 RESTRICTED FUNDS The incorne funds of the charity include restricted funds Comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on Irusl for specific purposes.. Balance at Apr 2023 Mov•mant funds Iiicom• Expandllure Balanc• at l Apr 2024 Movainènt In funds Incomè Expendltyre Balance at Trniisfers 31 Mar 2025 SMBC Early Help Project SMBC Yth Crosby SMBC Youth Sout)Ort SMBC Chlld Injury SMBC Holiday Activity Cheshire and Merseyslde ICB 70.000 30,000 20,000 54,250 18,660 70,000 30.000 20.OCM) 54,250 19,750 70,000 30,000 20,O¢XS 54,250 6.320 70,000 30,000 20,000 54,250 8.745 3,515 2.425 80,656 75.033 8.600 80.656 76,889 9,646 9.455 119,679 107.151 119.679 107,151 2,067 Sefton CVS projects Small grants LIV Inveslrnenl gr8nl Pollce fiJndSng- Sloneha Burbo B&nk- Glrls Imperlum L1 Foundalton- Greener Futur83 1,856 5,830 9,455 2,784 717 35,000 35,0 28,000 28,000 4.917 4.917 400 400 6,009 9,736 5,000 Brighter Living Ncrth Youth Inveslrnent Fund Youth investment Fu% Capitsl Grant VRP- YES Fund VRU projeclA 6,009 9,736 2,000 145,389 8,500 10.3C 8,500 420 135,089 420 420 21,476 410,861 426.709 5,629 596.289 466,112 Page 20
PARENTING 2000 NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {continued) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 15 DESIGNATED FUNDS The income funds of the charily include reslricted funds comprising 11)e following unexpended balances of donalions and granls held on Iru51 for specific purpose5- Balance at Movement In funds Balancè 31 1 Apr 2023 Traiisfer In Transferout 1 Apr 2024 Movement in funds Balance at Transfer In Transfèr Out 31 Mar 2025 Flxed a5sÈ1 fund 69,240 180,760 3.454 65,786 184,922 137,449 20,699 182,536 184,922 GlIngenCY fund Other designaled lunds 4,162 250,000 4,162 3,454 250,708 137,449 20,699. 367,458 16 ANALYSIS OF NET ASSETS BETWEEN FUNDS Unrestricted Deslgnated Restricted Funds Funds Funds 2025 2025 2025 Total Funds 2025 Fund balances al 31 March 2025 are represenled by-. Tangible assets Current assets l (liabilities) 182,536 184,922 182,536 422,550 237.628 237,628 367.458 605,086 Unreslricled Funds 2024 Designated Reslricled Funds Funds 2024 2024 Total Funds 2024 Fund balances al 31 March 2024 are represented by: Tangible assets Current assets / (liabilities) Long lerm liabilities 62,955 184,922 62.955 5,629 426,979 {7,806) 236.428 (7.806) 228,622 247,877 5,629 482,128 17 RELATED PARTY TRANSACTIONS There were no known disGlosable related party transactions during Ihe year (2024 - none). Page 21