``` REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 03080847 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1048181 ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND`** ``` FINANCIAL STATEMENTS ``` ``` FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 ``` ``` FOR ``` ``` SAFE GROUND ``` ``` SAFE GROUND ``` ``` CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 ``` |||**`Page`**|| |---|---|---|---| |**`Report of the Trustees`**|`1`|`to`|`5`| |**`Independent Examiner's Report`**||`6`|| |**`Statement of Financial Activities`**||`7`|| |**`Balance Sheet`**|`8`|`to`|`9`| |**`Notes to the Financial Statements`**|`10`|`to`|`19`| ``` SAFE GROUND (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03080847) ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021`** ``` ThetrusteeswhoarealsodirectorsofthecharityforthepurposesoftheCompaniesAct2006,presenttheirreport with thefinancialstatementsofthecharityfortheyearended31March2021.Thetrusteeshaveadoptedtheprovisions of AccountingandReportingbyCharities:StatementofRecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparing their accountsinaccordancewiththeFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). ``` ## **`OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES`** ## **`Objectives and activities`** ``` TheobjectoftheCompanyistoadvancetheeducationofthepublic,inparticularbutnotexclusivelyprisonersin the arts,specificallytheartofdrama,literatureandpoetryandtousetheartstorehabilitateprisoners,offenders and community members by promoting and developing people's creative and artistic abilities, parenting and relationship skills. ``` ## **`Significant activities`** ``` SafeGroundisexpertinthedesignanddeliveryofarts-based,therapeuticgroupwork.Weoperateinarange of custodialandcommunitysettingsnationally,creatingspacesinwhichtransformationalchangecanoccur.Our work offersaccesstonewperspectives,createsopportunitiesfordiscussionanddebate,andinvitesparticipantstotake risks, experiencing themselves and each other in new ways. ``` ``` Ourprogrammesdocreateapositiveimpact;analysisofFathersInsideshowsa40%reductioninre-offending between programmeparticipantsandtheircounterpartswhodidnotparticipate(JusticeDataLab,2016).Ourmost recent evaluationofFathersInside(Blagden2019)highlightedastatisticallysignificantreductioninparentalstress pre/post programmeandasignificantincreaseinless-restrictiveattitudestowardsparentingbecauseoftheprogramme.76.5% of participantsengagedinfurtherETE(education,trainingandemployment)onemonthaftercompletingFathers Inside, compared to 53.6% prior to the programme. ``` ``` UntilMarch2020whenanationwidelockdownforcedanendtogroupworkinsecuresettingsandourface-to-face work wasputonhold,SafeGround'sflagshipprogrammeshadcontinuedtodeliverimpactandgenerateinterestfroma range ofstakeholders.Theyremainanintegralpartofourorganisationalstrategyandwelookforwardtoestablishing the revised versions of Fathers Inside and Family Man and expanding our network when it is safe to do so. ``` ``` "You guys gave me so much power and helped me out through everything. It's really shocking to realise that I thought I was strong before but now I feel really strong." Our Own Stories Participant, 2021 ``` ``` Throughoutthechallengesof2019/2020theteamworkedtirelesslytoadaptourwaysofworking,buildonour impact, andproduceoutcomesforbothexisting,emergingandnewaudiences.AtHMPParc,wheretheyare adequately resourcedtodelivershortprogrammes,ManUpwasdeliveredtwicetosmallgroupsofmenontheFamily Interventions Unit. ``` ``` OurOwnStorieswasmodifiedforonlinedelivery,reaching38womenbetweenJuly2020andFebruary2021; new programmesGreatMindsandTheCommonRoomprovidedspaceswheregroupmemberscametogethertoshare their emotionalresponsesduringthecovidpandemic.OurHumanWritesseriesandThinkingSpacepacksdemonstrate our commitmenttoproducinghighqualitycreativeresourcesstimulatingthoughts,ideasandstoriesintheirusers; Family Focusisanaudio-visualfamilyrelationshipprogrammedevelopedinresponsetoacallfordigitalresourcessuitablefor in celllearning;TheComfortZonerepresentsthevalueofSafeGroundprocessesincommunitysettings.The programme's inclusion as part of a new integrated service models for mental health can be replicated in secure settings. ``` ``` "I used the word nourishing about my experience of the group. There was something that felt nurturing about the experience of feeling seen in my fullness ie. both what I present in a more explicit way on a day-to-day level, and also the parts I usually try to keep hidden." ``` ## **`Great Minds Participant, 2020/21`** ``` BetweenApril2020andMarch2021,weworkedwithatotalof72menandwomenwhojoinedusonlinefrom across EnglandandWales.Wedistributedhardcopyresourcestoapproximately400peopleinsecureandcommunity settings nationally.Wearemorecommittedthanevertothecreationofinclusiveandempatheticcommunities,working towards a world without punishment. ``` ``` -1- ``` ``` SAFE GROUND (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03080847) ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021`** ## **`OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES`** ## **`Public benefit`** ``` Thetrusteesconfirmthattheyhavecompliedwiththedutyinsection17(5)ofthe2011CharitiesActtohavedue regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit. ``` ``` Thetrusteesaresatisfiedthattheaimsandobjectivesofthecharitymeetthepublicbenefitrequirement;andthat the charity's activities are in support of those aims. ``` ## **`ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE`** ## **`Charitable activities`** ``` WhentheU.K.wentintolockdown,visitsweresuspendedindefinitely,andwespentsometimeconsideringhow we couldoffercomfortandmeaningfulactivityformenandwomengoingthroughlockdowninprison.Our earliest contributiontooktheformofillustratedletters,eachofwhichincludedshortinstalmentsofanoriginalshortstory for children,'TheLittleFoxes'.Itwasourintentionthattheseletterscouldprovideinspirationtothosewhoreceived them. Withinthecontextof23-hourlockdownsinprisons,wewantedtodemonstratethatimaginationandcreativity can prosperanywhere.Ourletterssampledvarioustechniquesforcommunicatingthroughletterwriting,including through theuseofillustrationHumanWritesisaseriesoften,unique,creativereadingandwritingresources,designedby Safe Ground to inspire artistic expression through group or self-directed learning. ``` ``` OurOwnStorieswomen'sprogrammecontinuestorunaspartoftheMinervaWrapAroundserviceforwomen across London.Atthebeginningoftheyearweadaptedtheprogrammeforonlinedeliveryandhavewelcomed38women over 6 week programmes since April. Programme delivery will continue online until face to face work can resume safely. ``` ``` AsanimmediateresponsetotheimpactoflockdownandCovidrestrictionsonwomeninLondon,wedesigned and producedourThinkingSpaceCardsandJournals.WeweregenerouslyfundedbytheLondonCommunityFoundation to createasetofhigh-qualityresourcesasanofferofimmediatepracticalsupporttothevulnerablewomenwework with throughtheMinervaWrapAroundproject,prisonsandothercommunityandsecuresettingsworkingwithwomen across London. These resources comprise of a hardback journal, a set of strength cards, and a blank greetings card. ``` ``` RevisionstoFathersInsidehavecontinueddespitedeliverybeingpausedformostoftheyear.Thefinalversionof the complete FI manual and training resources is almost ready for production. ``` ``` Withnewtechnologyandsociallydistancedexperiencesinmind,webegantodesignanddeliverservicesfora new onlineworld.Twoweekslater,weheldourfirstpublicReflectiveGroup,GreatMinds-aspaceopento everyone, designedtoencourageandsupportcollectivereflectionforpersonalandprofessionaldevelopment.FromEngland to Mexico,IrelandtotheUnitedStates,groupmemberscametogethertothinkabouttheiremotionalresponses, thoughts, ideasandconcernsduringtheCovid-19pandemic.WebroughtbackGreatMindsinApril,afterendingitinDecember, for a time-bound 8 week run, which provided a further space for reflection. ``` ``` Covid-19exacerbatedthealreadysignificantbarrierstopositivefamilytiesfacedbypeopleinprisonandwe recognised familysupportwouldbemorecrucialthanever.Inconsultationwithcolleaguesinsecuresettings,webegan the developedFamilyFocus,afamilyrelationshipsprogrammedesignedforself-directed/in-celllearning.Theprogramme has beendesignedinordertosustainafocusonfamilyrelationshipsformenunabletoaccessgroupworkatthe moment. Theseresourcesactasbothengagementtoolsforface-to-facegroupworkwhenitreturns,andstand-alone personal development materials. ``` ``` In2020SafeGroundwasinvitedbythePrisonerLearningAlliance(PLA)tohostaoncemonthlyreflectivepractice group forprison-basededucatorsamongtheirmembership,calledTheCommonRoom.Participantswithabroadrange of experienceasteachersworkinginsecuresettingsjoinedusonlinefromalloverthecountrytoreflectasagroupon their experiencesof,andtheirrelationshipstotheirwork.SafeGroundcontinuestoworkcloselywiththePLAtoevaluate the need and the impact of these processes for educators among their membership. ``` ``` ThebidwesubmittedtodesignanewcommunityprogrammewiththeLondonHealthPartnershipwassuccessful. The ComfortZonewasdesignedasanonlinetherapeuticcreativereadingandwritingprogrammeforresidentsin Merton suffering from social isolation and low-level mental health issues. Delivery will begin in 2021. ``` ``` Overtheyearwehavecontinuedtocontributetopolicyandpracticethrougharangeofformalandinformal routes; contributingtoimportantconversationsaroundthenewProbationcontractswithHMPPS,participatinginonline events and conferences with Voice of the Child, Centre for Crime and Justice Studies and MizogArts. ``` ``` -2- ``` ``` SAFE GROUND (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03080847) ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021`** ## **`FINANCIAL REVIEW`** ## **`Financial review and reserves`** ``` Income for the period was £229,652 (2020: £219,097). Expenditure was £192,984 (2020: £252,395). ``` ``` The surplus for the period was £36,668 (2020: £33,298 deficit). ``` ``` Reservescarriedforwardattheyearendare£137,149(2020:£100,481)ofwhich£122,313(2020:£99,326) is unrestricted and £14,836 (2020: £1,155) is restricted. ``` ``` SafeGround'sreservespolicyaimstomaintainalevelofunrestrictedreserveswhichwillenableittomeetits future commitmentsandensurethatthereareadequatefundstorunthecharityforaperiodofatleastsixmonths, having regardtotherequirementsofitsplannedprojects.ManagementandTrusteesmaintainaconsistentandvigilant review of the financial health and well being of the organisation. ``` ``` Inthelastfinancialyear,SafeGround'sexpenditureagainstitsunrestrictedfundsamountedto£163,110 (2020: £208,334).At31March2021,thecharity'sunrestrictedreservesamountedto£122,313(2020:£99,326).Thislevel of reserves is therefore more than sufficient to meet the charity's reserves policy. ``` ``` Thislevelofunrestrictedreserveshasbeenbuiltupoverthelastfewyearsandhaspermittedthecharitytocontinue to funditscoredevelopmentplansduringaperiodwhenthefundingforsuchexpenditurehasbecomeevermore restricted. Contractincomewithinandacrossthesecureestateandprisoneducationcommissioningarebothexpectedto increase over the next year which the Trustees hope will again deliver increasing contributions towards core costs. ``` ``` Therearenofundsindeficitandthetrusteeshavenouncertaintiesaboutthecharity'sabilitytocontinueasa going concern based on the income in the year ahead. ``` ## **`Principal risks and uncertainties`** ``` AlthoughCovid19curtailedmuchofourinpersonworkin2020,weadaptedmanyofourprogrammesandfeel prepared for2022.Alongsideourextensiveactivitiesduringthelockdownperiod,wehavebeenabletocontinuetoplan and developfuturework.Wehaveasolidbasisforourfinancialpositionoverthenext12monthswithagoodbase of securedincomeandalargerangeofpossiblenewopportunitiesfordevelopment.Covid19haslimitedfinancial impact on this financial year. ``` ``` TheimpactofCovid19onpeopleinprisonandtheirfamiliesisapriorityconcernforSafeGround.Ourwork and functionisonlysignificantifitcansupportpeopleincrisisorinneedofourservices.TherisksfacingSafeGroundfor the yearaheadcontinuetobefinancialstability-particularlyinthecontextofaperiodofhiatusforalldeliveryand impact collection, funding priorities and access to our network of delivery sites for development work. ``` ``` TheTrusteesdecidednottoimplementthefurloughscheme,butinconsultationwiththeteam,wedecidedto reduce ourhoursandcontinuetodeliverqualityservices.Asaresultofthisdecisionwehavebeenabletoensuretheimpact of arangeofnewandexistinginterventionsoutlinedabove.Thestaffteamhavemadeahugecontributionandsacrifice to the organisation, and this may lead to a retention risk in the year ahead. ``` ``` Thereareseveralnewareasofworkdevelopingforusintheyearahead,allatearlystagesofagreementbut significant ascontributionstothenewProbationformulation,newpartnershipsanddeliverysitesandwelookforwardto those comingtofruitionefficiently.Thereisalwaysariskthatworkinadvanceddiscussioncanfailtomaterialiseandfor a smallorganisationlikeSafeGround,oftencashflowandprojectionsseemnottocorrelate.Whileweareusedto the perennialrisksofdeliveringhighqualityservicesinanincreasinglypricefocusedenvironment,nowmorethanever we areawareoftherisksahead.TheTrusteesareengagedandactivelyinvolvedinstrategicthinkingandplanningand we worktofutureprooftheorganisationwithourapproach.Weintendtoimproveourcommunications,raiseourprofile and sustainourimpact,drivingcommissioningandphilanthropicfundingandtransformingindividual,groupand institutional dynamics. ``` ``` -3- ``` ``` SAFE GROUND (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03080847) ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES`** ## **`FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021`** ## **`FUTURE PLANS`** ``` TheNewNormal:WeawaitconfirmationoftheawardsfromArtsCouncilEnglandforTheNewNormalproject.We have beguntopartnerwithrelevantagenciestodeveloppioneering,accessibleandengagingmaterialforpeopleinprison via digitalroutes.WeareatthestartofthiswithHMPBerwyn&HMPWaylandandarekeentoworkwithHMPPSand others tocreateresourcesthatcanactasengagement,followup,andcomplimentaryresourcestoourface-to-facework on relationships,during,andafter,theCovid19restrictions.Thisprojectwillseeusworkwithprisoneducation providers, in-cellTVproviders,peopleinprisonandtheirfamilymembers,MinistryofJusticeandHMPPSrepresentatives, artists, facilitatorsandbroadcasterstodesignacompletemodulereadyforproductionandinclusionin'virtual' learning environments. ``` ``` ReedinPartnership:SafeGroundtoworkwithReedinPartnershiptodeliverHumanCitizenshipandCommunity& Social Activities at the Croydon Activity Hub over a 28-month period to begin in June 2021. ``` ``` NewdeliverywiththeForwardTrustinHealthandWellBeingprobationcontractsisinadvancednegotiationdueto begin in June 2021 for four years. ``` ``` InPrisons:For2022,despitethehugeimpactCovid19hashadonpeopleinprisonandtheirfamilies,wehave a significantamountofrelevantworkinplanning,andarereadytodeliverourprogrammesfacetofacewhen this becomesavailable.HMPParcwillcontinuetodeliverFathersInsideandManUpacrosstwoseparateagegroupson site. CovidislessofaninterruptiontodeliveryinthisestablishmentasinternalstaffdeliverwiththesupportofSafe Ground teammembersonaqualityassurancebasis.WehavecontracteddeliveryofManUpandFathersInsideacross both HMPs Wayland and Norwich. We will deliver these programmes as soon as appropriate. ``` ``` OurOwnStories:isplannedtocontinueuntilatleastMarch2022andweverymuchhopetoextendtheservice and develop an alumni package for women participants. ``` ``` Wewillcontinuetopublishourregularseriesofblogs(CriticalCare)incoordinationwithTheZahidMubarekTrust and Project 507 on the Centre for Crime and Justice Studies website. ``` ## **`STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT`** ## **`Governing document`** ``` SafeGroundisaregisteredcharitycontrolledbyitsgoverningdocumentandadeedoftrust.Itsconstitutionis governed by Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 11 July 1995 as amended by special resolution dated 26 January 2011. ``` ``` Safe Ground is also a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. ``` ``` TheCompanyisgovernedbyaboardoftrustees,whoseprincipalresponsibilitiesarethesettingandmonitoringof the strategicdirectionoftheorganisationandtheestablishmentofpolicy.Alltrusteesgivetheirtimevoluntarilyand receive no financial benefits from the Company. ``` ``` Theboardoftrusteesmeetsaminimumoffourtimesayear.Individualtrusteesalsohavetheresponsibilitiesto support the CEO, who has the responsibility for the day-to-day management of the Company. ``` ## **`Recruitment and appointment of new trustees`** ``` Trusteesareappointedbytheboardoftrustees.Theboardseekstoensurethatthereisanappropriatebalance of experience and representation relevant to the operations of the Company. ``` ``` Recruitmentofnewtrusteesisundertakenbytheboardthroughnominationandinterview.Inductionofnewtrustees is donethroughmeetingswithindividualstaffmembers,attendingeventsandtrainingsessionsrunbytheCompany and detailed discussion with other board members. ``` ## **`REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS`** ## **`Registered Company number`** ``` 03080847 (England and Wales) ``` ## **`Registered Charity number`** ``` 1048181 ``` ``` -4- ``` ``` SAFE GROUND (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03080847) ``` ## **`REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES`** ## **`FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021`** ``` Registered office 4th Floor Tuition House 27-37 St George's Road Wimbledon London SW19 4EU Principal address 2 Langley Lane London SW8 1GB Trustees Ms D Lennan - Chair Mrs T Fatima - Treasurer (appointed 12/11/20) Mr A Stebbings (resigned 1/4/20) Ms D Rodger Ms L Lines Mr J Rebouse Mr J Smith Ms J Bailey Mr R Lambe Miss G Wyld ``` ``` Independent Examiner Hartley Fowler LLP Chartered Accountants 4th Floor Tuition House 27-37 St George's Road Wimbledon London SW19 4EU ``` ``` ThisreporthasbeenpreparedinaccordancewiththespecialprovisionsofPart15oftheCompaniesAct2006relating to small companies. ``` ``` Approved by order of the board of trustees on 8 December 2021 and signed on its behalf by: ``` ``` Ms D Lennan - Chair - Trustee ``` ``` -5- ``` ``` INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SAFE GROUND ``` ## **`Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Safe Ground ('the Company')`** ``` I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2021. ``` ## **`Responsibilities and basis of report`** ``` Asthecharity'strusteesoftheCompany(andalsoitsdirectorsforthepurposesofcompanylaw)youareresponsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act'). ``` ``` HavingsatisfiedmyselfthattheaccountsoftheCompanyarenotrequiredtobeauditedunderPart16ofthe2006 Act andareeligibleforindependentexamination,Ireportinrespectofmyexaminationofyourcharity'saccountsas carried outundersection145oftheCharitiesAct2011('the2011Act').IncarryingoutmyexaminationIhavefollowed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act. ``` ## **`Independent examiner's statement`** ``` Ihavecompletedmyexamination.Iconfirmthatnomattershavecometomyattentioninconnectionwith the examination giving me cause to believe: ``` `1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or` `2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or` `3. the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or` `4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).` ``` Ihavenoconcernsandhavecomeacrossnoothermattersinconnectionwiththeexaminationtowhichattention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. ``` ``` Jonathan Askew Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales Hartley Fowler LLP Chartered Accountants 4th Floor Tuition House 27-37 St George's Road Wimbledon London SW19 4EU ``` ``` 9 December 2021 ``` ``` -6- ``` ## **`SAFE GROUND`** ## **`STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING AN INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021`** |`Unrestricted`
`Restricted`
`fund`
`funds`
`Notes`
`£`
`£`
**`INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM`**
`Donations and legacies`
`3`
`185,920`
`43,555`
`Other trading activities`
`4`
`100`
`-`
`Investment income`
`5`
`77`
`-`
**`Total`**
`186,097`
`43,555`
**`EXPENDITURE ON`**
**`Charitable activities`**
`6`
`Charitable activities`
`163,110`
`29,874`
**`NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)`**
`22,987`
`13,681`
**`RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS`**
**`Total funds brought forward`**
`99,326`
`1,155`
**`TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD`**
`122,313`
`14,836`|`2021`
`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`229,475`
`100`
`77`
`229,652`
`192,984`
`36,668`
`100,481`
`137,149`|`2020`
`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`218,139`
`710`
`248`
`219,097`
`252,395`
`(33,298)`
`133,779`
`100,481`| |---|---|---| ``` The notes form part of these financial statements ``` ``` -7- ``` ``` SAFE GROUND (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03080847) ``` ## **`BALANCE SHEET`** ## **`31 MARCH 2021`** |`Unrestricted`
`Restricted`
`fund`
`funds`
`Notes`
`£`
`£`
**`FIXED ASSETS`**
`Tangible assets`
`13`
`1,552`
`-`
**`CURRENT ASSETS`**
`Debtors`
`14`
`2,291`
`-`
`Cash at bank and in hand`
`150,949`
`15,577`
`153,240`
`15,577`
**`CREDITORS`**
`Amounts falling due within one year`
`15`
`(32,479)`
`(741)`
**`NET CURRENT ASSETS`**
`120,761`
`14,836`
**`TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES`**
`122,313`
`14,836`
**`NET ASSETS`**
`122,313`
`14,836`
**`FUNDS`**
`17`
`Unrestricted funds`
`Restricted funds`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`2021`
`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`1,552`
`2,291`
`166,526`
`168,817`
`(33,220)`
`135,597`
`137,149`
`137,149`
`122,313`
`14,836`
`137,149`|`2020`
`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`2,068`
`7,629`
`151,072`
`158,701`
`(60,288)`
`98,413`
`100,481`
`100,481`
`99,326`
`1,155`
`100,481`| |---|---|---| ``` ThecharitablecompanyisentitledtoexemptionfromauditunderSection477oftheCompaniesAct2006forthe year ended 31 March 2021. ``` ``` Themembershavenotrequiredthecompanytoobtainanauditofitsfinancialstatementsfortheyear ended 31 March 2021 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006. ``` ``` The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ``` - `(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and` - `(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.` ``` The notes form part of these financial statements ``` ``` -8- ``` ``` SAFE GROUND (REGISTERED NUMBER: 03080847) ``` ## **`BALANCE SHEET - continued`** ## **`31 MARCH 2021`** ``` Thesefinancialstatementshavebeenpreparedinaccordancewiththeprovisionsapplicabletocharitable companies subject to the small companies regime. ``` ``` ThefinancialstatementswereapprovedbytheBoardofTrusteesandauthorisedforissueon8December2021and were signed on its behalf by: ``` ``` Ms D Lennan - Chair - Trustee ``` ``` Mrs T Fatima - Treasurer - Trustee ``` ``` The notes form part of these financial statements ``` ``` -9- ``` ``` SAFE GROUND ``` ``` NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 ``` ## **`1. STATUTORY INFORMATION`** ``` SafeGroundisacharitablecompany,limitedbyguarantee,registeredinEnglandandWales.The company's registered number and registered office address can be found in the Report of the Trustees. ``` ``` The presentation currency of the financial statements is the Pound Sterling (£). ``` ## **`2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES`** ## **`Basis of preparing the financial statements`** ``` Thefinancialstatementsofthecharitablecompany,whichisapublicbenefitentityunderFRS102,have been preparedinaccordancewiththeCharitiesSORP(FRS102)'AccountingandReportingbyCharities:Statement of RecommendedPracticeapplicabletocharitiespreparingtheiraccountsinaccordancewiththeFinancial Reporting StandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland(FRS102)(effective1January2019)',Financial Reporting Standard102'TheFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublicofIreland'andthe Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. ``` ``` Thecharitablecompanyhastakenadvantageofthefollowingdisclosureexemptionsinpreparingthese financial statements,aspermittedbyFRS102'TheFinancialReportingStandardapplicableintheUKandRepublic of Ireland': ``` - `the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows.` ## **`Income`** ``` AllincomeisrecognisedintheStatementofFinancialActivitiesoncethecharityhasentitlementtothefunds,it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. ``` ``` Incomefromdonationsorgrantsisrecognisedwhenthecharityhasentitlementtothefunds,any performance conditionsattachedtothedonationsorgrantshavebeenmet,itisprobablethattheincomewillbereceived and the amount can be measured reliably. ``` ``` Incomefromcontractsinrespectofservicesprovidedisrecognisedwhen,andtotheextentthat, performance occurs and is measured at the fair value of the consideration receivable. ``` ``` Income deferred is shown within creditors. ``` ## **`Expenditure`** ``` Liabilitiesarerecognisedasexpenditureassoonasthereisalegalorconstructiveobligationcommitting the charitytothatexpenditure,itisprobablethatatransferofeconomicbenefitswillberequiredinsettlement and theamountoftheobligationcanbemeasuredreliably.Expenditureisaccountedforonanaccrualsbasisand has beenclassifiedunderheadingsthataggregateallcostrelatedtothecategory.Wherecostscannotbe directly attributedtoparticularheadingstheyhavebeenallocatedtoactivitiesonabasisconsistentwiththeuse of resources. ``` ## **`Charitable activities`** ``` Charitableexpenditurecomprisesthosecostsincurredbythecharityinthedeliveryofitsactivitiesand services foritsbeneficiaries.Itincludesbothcoststhatcanbeallocateddirectlytosuchactivitiesandthosecostsof an indirect nature necessary to support them. ``` ## **`Governance costs`** ``` SincethereisnodirectcosttoholdingTrusteeBoardmeetingsandnoTrusteeBoardexpensesare reimbursed, governance costs only include the independent examination fee. ``` ## **`Allocation and apportionment of costs`** ``` Supportcostsincludeallthoseoverheadcostsofoffice,utilityservicesandotherservicesandcosts,whichare in supportoftheactivity.Theyhavebeenallocatedtoactivitycostcategoriesonabasisconsistentwiththeuse of resources. ``` ## **`Tangible fixed assets`** ``` Depreciationisprovidedatthefollowingannualratesinordertowriteoffeachassetoveritsestimated useful life. ``` ``` -10- ``` ``` SAFE GROUND ``` ``` NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 ``` ## **`2. ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued`** ## **`Tangible fixed assets`** |`Plant and machinery`|`- 25% on reducing balance`| |---|---| |`Fixtures and fittings`|`- 25% on reducing balance`| ## **`Taxation`** ``` The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. ``` ## **`Fund accounting`** ``` Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. ``` ``` Restrictedfundscanonlybeusedforparticularrestrictedpurposeswithintheobjectsofthecharity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. ``` ``` Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. ``` ## **`Pension costs and other post-retirement benefits`** ``` Thecharitablecompanyoperatesadefinedcontributionpensionscheme.Contributionspayabletothe charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. ``` ## **`Debtors`** ``` Tradeandotherdebtorsarerecognisedatthesettlementamountdue.Prepaymentsarevaluedatthe amount prepaid. ``` ## **`Creditors`** ``` Creditorsarerecognisedwhenthecharityhasapresentobligationresultingfromapasteventthatwill probably resultinthetransferoffundstoathirdpartyandtheamountduetosettletheobligationcanbemeasured or estimated reliably. Creditors are normally recognised at their settlement amount. ``` ## **`Financial instruments`** ``` Thecharityonlyhasfinancialassetsandfinancialliabilitiesofakindthatqualifyasbasicfinancial instruments. Basicfinancialinstrumentsareinitiallyrecognisedattransactionvalueandsubsequentlymeasuredat their settlement value. ``` ## **`3. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES`** |`Donations`
`Grants`
`Contracts`|`2021`
`£`
`1,920`
`123,555`
`104,000`
`229,475`|`2020`
`£`
`287`
`117,302`
`100,550`| |---|---|---| |||`218,139`| ``` -11- ``` ``` SAFE GROUND ``` ## **`NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021`** ## **`3. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES - continued`** |`Grants received, included in the above, are as follows:`
`2021`
`£`
`The Tudor Trust`
`-`
`Dulverton Trust`
`-`
`The Emmanuel Kaye Foundation`
`29,166`
`John Armitage Charitable Trust`
`20,000`
`The National Lottery Community Fund`
`-`
`Aurum Charitable Trust`
`40,000`
`Goldsmith Fund`
`20,000`
`London Community Foundation`
`5,824`
`Clinks/HMPPS`
`4,000`
`London Healthy Partnership`
`4,565`
`123,555`
**`4.`**
**`OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES`**
`2021`
`£`
`Fundraising events`
`100`
**`5.`**
**`INVESTMENT INCOME`**
`2021`
`£`
`Deposit account interest`
`77`
**`6.`**
**`CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS`**
`Direct`
`Support`
`Costs (see`
`costs (see`
`note 7)`
`note 8)`
`£`
`£`
`Charitable activities`
`155,316`
`37,668`
**`7.`**
**`DIRECT COSTS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES`**
`2021`
`£`
`Staff costs`
`144,988`
`Printing, postage and stationery`
`5,772`
`Conferences, events and business development`
`2,060`
`Freelancers`
`1,875`
`Travel`
`621`
`Project Production Costs`
`-`
`Research materials`
`-`
`155,316`|`2020`
`£`
`14,968`
`27,500`
`4,167`
`20,000`
`9,000`
`36,667`
`5,000`
`-`
`-`
`-`| |---|---| ||`117,302`| ||`2020`
`£`
`710`
`2020`
`£`
`248`
`Totals`
`£`
`192,984`| ||`2020`
`£`
`150,129`
`1,869`
`3,621`
`33,784`
`15,756`
`222`
`1,500`| ||`206,881`| ``` -12- ``` ``` SAFE GROUND ``` ``` NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 ``` ## **`8. SUPPORT COSTS`** |**`SUPPORT COSTS`**|||||| |---|---|---|---|---|---| ||||`Information`|`Governance`|| ||`Management`|`Finance`|`technology`|`costs`|`Totals`| ||`£`|`£`|`£`|`£`|`£`| |`Charitable activities`|`27,316`|`6,705`|`1,247`|`2,400`|`37,668`| ``` Includedinfinancecostsis£nil(2020:£360)inrespectoffeeschargedbytheIndependentExaminerfor the provision of payroll services. ``` ``` Support costs, included in the above, are as follows: ``` ## **`Management`** |**`Management`**||| |---|---|---| ||`2021`|`2020`| ||`Charitable`|`Total`| ||`activities`|`activities`| ||`£`|`£`| |`Insurance`|`4,534`|`3,723`| |`Telephone`|`1,492`|`1,503`| |`Sundries`|`1,226`|`1,023`| |`Rent`|`17,140`|`26,773`| |`Office equipment`|`-`|`1,282`| |`Staff training`|`2,408`|`1,478`| |`Depreciation of tangible and heritage assets`|`516`|`689`| ||`27,316`|`36,471`| |**`Finance`**||| ||`2021`|`2020`| ||`Charitable`|`Total`| ||`activities`|`activities`| ||`£`|`£`| |`Bank charges`|`138`|`209`| |`Financial outsourcing`|`6,567`|`5,749`| ||`6,705`|`5,958`| |**`Information technology`**||| ||`2021`|`2020`| ||`Charitable`|`Total`| ||`activities`|`activities`| ||`£`|`£`| |`Computer running costs`|`1,247`|`685`| |**`Governance costs`**||| ||`2021`|`2020`| ||`Charitable`|`Total`| ||`activities`|`activities`| ||`£`|`£`| |`Independent examiners' fee`|`2,400`|`2,400`| ``` -13- ``` ``` SAFE GROUND ``` ``` NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 ``` ## **`9. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)`** ``` Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting): ``` ``` Depreciation - owned assets ``` |`2021`|`2020`| |---|---| |`£`|`£`| |`516`|`689`| ## **`10. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS`** ``` Therewerenotrustees'remunerationorotherbenefitsfortheyearended31March2021norfortheyear ended 31 March 2020. ``` ## **`Trustees' expenses`** ``` There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2021 nor for the year ended 31 March 2020. ``` ## **`11. STAFF COSTS`** |**`STAFF COSTS`**||| |---|---|---| |`Wages and salaries`
`Social security costs`
`Other pension costs`
`The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:`
`Charitable project staff`|`2021`
`£`
`126,303`
`8,581`
`10,104`
`144,988`
`2021`
`4`|`2020`
`£`
`129,713`
`10,336`
`10,080`| |||`150,129`| |||`2020`
`4`| ``` No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. ``` ``` The key management personnel compensation during the year was £54,027 (2020: £58,685). ``` ## **`12. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES`** |`Unrestricted`
`Restricted`
`fund`
`funds`
`£`
`£`
**`INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM`**
`Donations and legacies`
`190,004`
`28,135`
`Other trading activities`
`710`
`-`
`Investment income`
`248`
`-`
**`Total`**
`190,962`
`28,135`
**`EXPENDITURE ON`**
**`Charitable activities`**
`Charitable activities`
`208,334`
`44,061`
**`NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)`**
`(17,372)`
`(15,926)`|`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`218,139`
`710`
`248`
`219,097`
`252,395`
`(33,298)`| |---|---| ``` -14- ``` ``` SAFE GROUND ``` ## **`NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued`** ## **`FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021`** |**`12.`**
**`COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES - continued`**
`Unrestricted`
`Restricted`
`fund`
`funds`
`£`
`£`
**`RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS`**
**`Total funds brought forward`**
`116,698`
`17,081`
**`TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD`**
`99,326`
`1,155`
**`13.`**
**`TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS`**
`Fixtures`
`Plant and`
`and`
`machinery`
`fittings`
`£`
`£`
**`COST`**
`At 1 April 2020 and 31 March 2021`
`22,476`
`1,936`
**`DEPRECIATION`**
`At 1 April 2020`
`21,166`
`1,178`
`Charge for year`
`327`
`189`
`At 31 March 2021`
`21,493`
`1,367`
**`NET BOOK VALUE`**
`At 31 March 2021`
`983`
`569`
`At 31 March 2020`
`1,310`
`758`
**`14.`**
**`DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR`**
`2021`
`£`
`Prepayments and accrued income`
`2,291`
**`15.`**
**`CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR`**
`2021`
`£`
`Social security and other taxes`
`3,817`
`Other creditors`
`1,262`
`Accruals and deferred income`
`28,141`
`33,220`|`Total`
`funds`
`£`
`133,779`| |---|---| ||`100,481`| ||`Totals`
`£`
`24,412`
`22,344`
`516`
`22,860`
`1,552`
`2,068`
`2020`
`£`
`7,629`
`2020`
`£`
`3,722`
`-`
`56,566`
`60,288`| ``` Accruals and deferred income includes deferred income of £25,741 (2020: £54,166). ``` ``` -15- ``` ``` SAFE GROUND ``` ``` NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 ``` ## **`16. LEASING AGREEMENTS`** ``` Minimum lease payments under non-cancellable operating leases fall due as follows: ``` |`Within one year`
`Between one and five years`
**`MOVEMENT IN FUNDS`**
**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
**`Restricted funds`**
`The Emmanuel Kaye Foundation`
`London Healthy Partnership`
`The National Lottery Community Fund`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**
`Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:`
**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
**`Restricted funds`**
`Clinks/HMPPS`
`The Emmanuel Kaye Foundation`
`London Community Foundation`
`London Healthy Partnership`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`2021`
`2020`
`£`
`£`
`20,670`
`18,603`
`15,503`
`-`
`36,173`
`18,603`
`Net`
`movement`
`At`
`At 1/4/20`
`in funds`
`31/3/21`
`£`
`£`
`£`
`99,326`
`22,987`
`122,313`
`-`
`9,116`
`9,116`
`-`
`4,565`
`4,565`
`1,155`
`-`
`1,155`
`1,155`
`13,681`
`14,836`
`100,481`
`36,668`
`137,149`
`Incoming`
`Resources`
`Movement`
`resources`
`expended`
`in funds`
`£`
`£`
`£`
`186,097`
`(163,110)`
`22,987`
`4,000`
`(4,000)`
`-`
`29,166`
`(20,050)`
`9,116`
`5,824`
`(5,824)`
`-`
`4,565`
`-`
`4,565`
`43,555`
`(29,874)`
`13,681`
`229,652`
`(192,984)`
`36,668`| |---|---| ## **`17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS`** ``` -16- ``` ``` SAFE GROUND ``` ## **`NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021`** ## **`17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued`** ## **`Comparatives for movement in funds`** |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
**`Restricted funds`**
`The Henry Smith Charity`
`The National Lottery Community Fund`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`Net`
`movement`
`At 1/4/19`
`in funds`
`£`
`£`
`116,698`
`(17,372)`
`17,081`
`(17,081)`
`-`
`1,155`
`17,081`
`(15,926)`
`133,779`
`(33,298)`|`At`
`31/3/20`
`£`
`99,326`
`-`
`1,155`| |---|---|---| |||`1,155`| |||`100,481`| ``` Comparative net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: ``` |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
**`Restricted funds`**
`The Emmanuel Kaye Foundation`
`The Henry Smith Charity`
`The National Lottery Community Fund`
`The Tudor Trust`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`Incoming`
`Resources`
`Movement`
`resources`
`expended`
`in funds`
`£`
`£`
`£`
`190,962`
`(208,334)`
`(17,372)`
`4,167`
`(4,167)`
`-`
`-`
`(17,081)`
`(17,081)`
`9,000`
`(7,845)`
`1,155`
`14,968`
`(14,968)`
`-`
`28,135`
`(44,061)`
`(15,926)`
`219,097`
`(252,395)`
`(33,298)`| |---|---| ``` A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows: ``` |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
**`Restricted funds`**
`The Emmanuel Kaye Foundation`
`The Henry Smith Charity`
`London Healthy Partnership`
`The National Lottery Community Fund`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`Net`
`movement`
`At 1/4/19`
`in funds`
`£`
`£`
`116,698`
`5,615`
`-`
`9,116`
`17,081`
`(17,081)`
`-`
`4,565`
`-`
`1,155`
`17,081`
`(2,245)`
`133,779`
`3,370`|`At`
`31/3/21`
`£`
`122,313`
`9,116`
`-`
`4,565`
`1,155`| |---|---|---| |||`14,836`| |||`137,149`| ``` -17- ``` ``` SAFE GROUND ``` ``` NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 ``` ## **`17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued`** ``` Acurrentyear12monthsandprioryear12monthscombinednetmovementinfunds,includedintheabove are as follows: ``` |**`Unrestricted funds`**
`General fund`
**`Restricted funds`**
`Clinks/HMPPS`
`The Emmanuel Kaye Foundation`
`The Henry Smith Charity`
`London Community Foundation`
`London Healthy Partnership`
`The National Lottery Community Fund`
`The Tudor Trust`
**`TOTAL FUNDS`**|`Incoming`
`Resources`
`Movement`
`resources`
`expended`
`in funds`
`£`
`£`
`£`
`377,059`
`(371,444)`
`5,615`
`4,000`
`(4,000)`
`-`
`33,333`
`(24,217)`
`9,116`
`-`
`(17,081)`
`(17,081)`
`5,824`
`(5,824)`
`-`
`4,565`
`-`
`4,565`
`9,000`
`(7,845)`
`1,155`
`14,968`
`(14,968)`
`-`
`71,690`
`(73,935)`
`(2,245)`
`448,749`
`(445,379)`
`3,370`| |---|---| ## **`Clinks/HMPPS`** ``` Funding for the adaptation of the Family Man and Fathers Inside group work programmes. ``` ## **`The Emmanuel Kaye Foundation`** ``` AportionofthisfundisreservedfortheprintingofmaterialsforthenewFathersInside/FamilyMan programme. The remaining fund goes primarily towards the Programmes Coordinator salary and core costs. ``` ## **`The Henry Smith Charity`** ``` FundscontributingtowardsthecorecostsoftheProgrammesManagerandtheExecutiveDirectorto deliver prison work. ``` ## **`London Community Foundation`** ``` Thisgrantwastowardsthecreationanddistributionofacreativejournal,ThinkingSpace,towomen across London and in prison. ``` ## **`London Healthy Partnership`** ``` Fundingtoprovideaprogrammetoreduceanxietythroughreadingandcreativewritingina therapeutically informed group. Members read together and share feedback. ``` ## **`The National Lottery Community Fund`** ``` Thisfundwasdirectlyfortheresearchofwelfarebedsinsecuresettings.Thisprojecthassofarledto a significantpolicychangeinametropolitanregionwheretheadvisortothePCChasstatedhewillnolonger be workingtowardsthebuildingofanewsecurechildren'sunit,butrather,aradicalalternativethatwill offer children less punitive responses and more therapeutic care. ``` ## **`The Tudor Trust`** ``` ThegrantfromtheTudorTrustfundsthesalaryoftheDevelopmentDirectorandtheCEO'ssalarytoenable her to dedicate time to fundraising. It also funds external consultancy and assistance with funding applications. ``` ``` -18- ``` ``` SAFE GROUND ``` ``` NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021 ``` ## **`18. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES`** ``` There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2021. ``` ``` -19- ```