Registered number: 03167701 Charity number: 1053948 THE CHANGE PORTFOLIO (A company limited by guarantee) UNAUDITED TRUSTEES, REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 *AEE69VQI• . 2911or2025 . COMPANIES HOUSE 24 #10 THE CHANGE PORTFOLIO (A company limited by guarantee) CONTENTS Page Reference and administrative details of the Charitable Company. its Trustees and advisers Trustees. report Independent examlner's report Statement of Ilnanclal actSvltles 2-10 13 Balanco sheet 14 Statement of cash flows 15 Notes to the financial statem•nts 16-30 THE CHANGE PORTFOLIO (A company limited by guarantee) REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITABLE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 Trustees Mr l J Parkins, Treasurer Ms A C Reeve, Chair Ms E Slorey, Vice Chair (resigned 28 October 2024) Ms R G Hobbs Ms J Tomsett Ms C Morris Ms J M Brown (appointed 30 April 2024, resigned 7 December 2024) Ms Anouk De Jonge Heath (appointed 30 Apfil 2024. resigned 9 September 2024) Company registered number 03167701 Charity registered number 1053948 Reglstered office The Change Project CIO Chelmsford Voluntary Service, Burgess Well House, Coval Lane Chelmsford Essex CM11FW Chief executlve offlcer Lora Draper Accountanls Griffin Chapman Chartered Accountants 4 & 5, The Cedars, Apex 12 Old Ipswich Road Colchester Essex C07 7QR Page 1 THE CHANGE PORTFOLIO (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statemenls of the Charitable Company for the 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. The Annual report serves Ihe purposes of both a Trustees, report and a directors, report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements. the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019). Objectlves and aclivitles a. Policies and obJecllv•s The Change Portfolio's vision is to create lives free from domestic abuse. The charity's mission is to address the behaviour of people who use abuse in any relationship and educate and support them to achieve a life free of abuse through positive change. The purpose of the charity is protect victims by educating perpetrators (people who use abuse) to bring about behaviour change and to help people understand what domestic abuse is so that we reduce domestic abuse and the effect it has in the community. In setting objectives and planning for activlties, the Trustees have given due consideration lo general guidance published by the Charity Commission relating lo public benefit. including the guldance 'Public benefit: running a charity (PB2)'. b. Our strateglc obJectlves Increasing the safety of victims of all ages. Motivate abuserslperpetrators to recognise and change their behaviours. Reduce the impact of domestic violence on future generations. Educate professionals and the public about domestic violence. In England and Wales. the Crime Survey for England and Wales (CSEW) for the year ending March 2024 estimates that around 2.3 million adults experienced domeslic abuse, equating to 1 in 5 adults.. 1 in 4 women and 1 in 6-7 men. There were 108 domestic abuse homicides and 98 suspected sulcldes where domestic abuse Was 8 factor (ONS, 2024). Around 800,000 children are affected by domestic abuse, with 1 in 5 living an adult perpetrating abuse, and 620/0 of those children directly harmed by the perpetralor. In 2024. Essex Police recorded 32,398 domestic abuse investigations, with 22,789 (700/0) classified as crimes, alongside 16,688 stalking and harassment incidents (year ending October 2024). Domestic abuse remains underreported: nationally, fewer than 1 in 4 crimes come to police attention, suggesting the true scale remains unknown. Domestic abuse is also a leading factor in referrals to children's social care (Essex County Council. 2024). Perpetralors can have multiple partners within their lifetime. The reasons for abusive behaviour are extensive. Some may have come from abusive homes themselves and are repeating learnt behaviour. Trauma can play a part in a person's thought process and actions. for others a sense of entitlement developed Ihrough home influences or social conditioning can obfuscate their belief systems. Our aim is to break the cycle of abuse and to engage perpetrators and to provide services that educate and challenge their behaviour to result in long term sustained non abusive behaviour. We understand the harm caused by domestic abuse to victims and children. Our aim is to provide support to the partners and children of the perpetrators. Additionally we provide counselling to couples, families and young people struggling with relationships or emotional wellbeing. Page 2 THE CHANGE PORTFOLIO (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Objectives and activitles (continued) Our services are designed lo engage perpetrators and work with them to understand their behaviour and to gain skills in order to manage and amend their responses long term. Success is monitored through risk assessments and victim voice. The SafeLive5 Severity of Abuse model is used lo collect victim feedback. The Severity of Abuse (SOA) Outcome Measures are informed by the lived experience of victims to measure the impact of perpetrator interventions. The Integrated Support Service works with victims lo provide input and feedback lo perpelrator practitioners. The direct work with perpetrators is evidenced and measured using a Treatment Viability Assessment which records the changes in beliefs and communication observed by the facilitators and practitioners. c. Main activities undertaken to further the Charltable Company's purposes for the public benefSt The Change Hub continued to operate across Essex and Norfolk, funded by the respective Offices of the Police, Fire and Crime Commissioner {OPFCC). In Norfolk, the project concentraled on high-risk referrals received through the Domestic Abuse Partnership Approach team. Meanwhile, the Essex service worked with a broader range of perpetrators, including those self-referring to address their behaviour, as well as individuals referred by statutory and volunlary agencies and higher-risk service users identified via MARAC. Interventions were tailored to each client's circumstances and assessed level of risk through an in-person meeting. These were delivered on a one-to-one basis in accessible community locations. All victims or survivors linked to these cases were offered support through our Integrated Support Service lo ensure their safety and wellbeing throughout the intervention. Addilionally, using Home Office funding. the Essex OPFCC piloted a Specialist Intervention Service focusing on stalking behaviours. Our 27-week Domestic Abuse Perpelralor Programme, alongside the Integrated Support Service, continued in Colchester with funding from the Colchester 8orough Council Shared Prosperity Fund. The following services are carried out with a view to fulfilling our strategic objectives and addressing abusive behaviouf directly alongside services to support the victims and families of perpetrators.. Integrated Support Service for victims - The Integrated Support Service provides support to the partners and ex partners of those accessing all of the charities perpetrator services. Domestic Violence Perpetrator Programme (DVPP) - The provision of the Respect Accrediied DVPP 27 week programme group work and 18 week one to one programme for perpetralors. The Change Hub - The Change Hub offers a range of one to one interventions that are matched to Ihe individual perpetrator's circumstances and level of risk. Specialist Intervention Service- The Specialisl Intervention Service focuses on addressing stalking behaviours. Youth Action for Change Workshop - The Youth Action for Change workshops, aim to equip young people with the knowledge, skills, and attitudes needed lo build healthy, respectful, and consensual relationships. Through a series of interaclive workshops, young participants explore issues such as consent, healthy versus unhealthy relationships, patriarchy, misogyny, stereotypes, and UK legal frameworks around violence against women and girls. Centre Counselling We providecounselling lo promote wellbeing by enabling people to have healthy relationships in families, between couples, and therapy for individuals. We address sexual problems through counselling and psychosexual therapy covering all aspects of intimate relationships. Community Counselling We deliver counselling lo families, children and young people in schools, who are struggling with a range of difficulties that are impacting their emotional wellbeing. Page 3 THE CHANGE PORTFOLIO (A company limlted by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Objectlves and activities (continued) Public benefit Charity Trustees are aware of the Charity Commission Public Benefit Guidance September 2013. This is included as part of their induction and AGM. Strategic report AGhlevemgnts and performan¢0 a. Main achlevements of the Charitable Company We are the only accredited British Association of Counselling and Psychotherapy and Respect Accrediled organisation in the UK. The qualifications and experience that is required of our slaff, denotes that we have a small volunteer base. There are currently two trainee counsellors who offer voluntary hours. This has enabled us to be able lo offer our counselling service to the viclimlsurvivors of our services. Clients are consulted in advance and advised Ihal the counsellors are still in training. Once they have completed their training, the counsellors will continue lo work with us. b. Revlow of activities Our core services focus on protecting victims and children through providing perpetrator work. The Change Hub in Essex and Norfolk, continued to achieve evidenced outcomes. The Domestic Violence Perpelrator Programme additionally provided further successful outcomes. Norfolk entered year 2 of the contract and Essex's Change Hub was in 115 5th year. Our longer-lerm objective is to expand our services with a greater focus on working with trauma across all client groups. This includes enhancing support for victims and children through therapeutic interventions that address the impacls of abuse, and deepening our work with perpetrators to recognise and respond to the trauma thal may underlie harmful behaviours. Significant events that have affected financial performance and financial position during the period, including.. This year has been marked by positive progress and recognition of our work. Contracts remained stable, with both Norfolk and Essex commissioning Change Hub services through lo March 2025. The Specialist Inlervenlion Service, funded via the OPCC by the Home Office, continued to lead the way in innovative practice. We proudly launched the Youth Action for Change workshops in October with Southend United Community and Educalional Trust, supporting young people lo build healthy relationship attitudes. We continue to be Respect accredited. We were delighted to receive two High Sheriff Awards celebrating our contribution to early intervention tackling domestic abuse. Following the MOJ decision to cease the delivery of DAPPS nationwide from 1s1 April 2022, regretfully there has been no further progression from the MOJ with regards to a decision on the provision of behaviour change work within the family court selting. We are unable to take cases direct from the courts or from private referrals if they are in the court system as this is a direcl breach of our accreditation standards. We are pleased to confirm that we have managed to maintain the Domestic Abuse Prevention Programme service via local funding and spot purchasing via children's social care and individuals. Our therapeutic services remain key. Both our Essex and Norfolk contracts concluded at the end of March 2025. In Norfolk, continuatlon funding was not available. while in Essex the local commissioner introduced a new service model and awarded the contract to another provider. While we were not selected, this change has given us the chance lo reflect on our strengths, adapt to evolving commissioning priorities. and focus on developing innovative approaches and partnerships thal continue to deliver high-qualily support to victims, children, and perpetrators. Page 4 THE CHANGE PORTFOLIO (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Strategic report (continued) Achievements and performanc• (contlnued) We are proud of the breadth and impact of our work during 2024-25. A key goal was to broaden our reach. and we successfully delivered one-to-one perpelrator inlerventions across Essex and Norfolk through our funded Change Hub contracts, alongside support and counselling for associated victims. The Specialist Intervention Service continued to position us as leaders in a niche and developing area, enabling us to share our expertise and drive innovatlon through collaboration with other professionals. We maintained delivery of our Domestic Abuse Perpetrator Programme with support from Colchester City Council and the Shared Prosperity Fund, ensuring continuity of this vital work. We also successfully tendered for and delivered the Hampton Trust's CARA programme across Herlfordshire and Bedfordshire. A standout achievement was the launch of our Youth Action for Change workshops in partnership with Southend United Educational Trust, promoting healthy relationships. consent and gender equality among young sportspeople. Meanwhile. our growing training portfolio has begun to attract wider attention and recognition for our specialisl knO￿edge. "Before the workshop, I didn't really think about how some behaviours could be unhealthy or controlling. I thought that was just 'normal' in relationships. Learning about consent, respecl, and how the law sees certain actions really opened my eyes. l also realised how stereotypes and certain attitudes towards women can lead to bigger problems. Now I feel more confident to speak up if something doesn't feel right. for myself and for my friends.. 16 year-old sludenl, Southend. Change Hub Servlces The Integrated Support Sep4ice worked wilh 120 victims over the year. Impacling 347 children. Over the course of the year. Ihe new Change Hub service in Norfolk processed 208 referrals. The Essex Change Hub processed 508 referrals. We were able to make safe contact with approximately 30 % of those referred. The Severity of Abuse Measures use the lived experience of {ex)partnerslvictims to measure the impaci of perpetrator interventions. Viclim outcomes reported as follows.. Reported reductions Physical 940/0 reduction Sexual - 100.10 Harassment 57010 reduction Jealousy- 600/0 reduction Please note that 940/0 reduction does not mean that 60/0 are still experiencing physical abuse. 11 may mean 60/0 did not initially report physical abuse, and therefore could not report a reduction. The joined up work belween the Integrated Support Service and Change Hub Domestic Violence Awareness Practitioners continues lo prove to be successful and essential in risk assessment and safeguarding. The DAPP Group attendance was lower than existing years due to the changes to the family court provision. Clients maintained their engagement and SOA outcomes remained high. Physical - 970/0 reduction Sexual - loo0￿ reduction Harassment _ 280/0 reduction Jealousy- 740/0 reduction Please note that 97Q/o reduction does not mean that 30/9 are still experiencing physical abuse. It may mean 3% did not initially report physical abuse. and therefore could not report a reduction. Page 5 THE CHANGE PORTFOLIO (A company limited by guarantee) TRUSTEES. REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Strategic report (contlnued) Achievements and performance (continued) Grant Work Fundlng from the Essex Community Foundation enabled us to deliver an addltional project in Halstead, providing training to raise awareness of domestic abuse and equip professionals wilh Ihe knowledge to take appropriate next steps and make effective referrals. School Counselling Services.. The Gilberd School Roding Valley High School Moulsham Junior School We are currently deliver ing individual counselling, couples counselling, youth counselling, family counselling and psychosexual therapy. From March 2024 to March 2025 we saw a total of 28 clients (with a couple or family being counted as 1 client) through our centres and online. Through the help of our volunteer counsellors we are able to provide a counselling service lo the victims of the families referred. In the year ending March 2025, our school-based counselling service delivered 925 hours of support to 94 families and young people. c. Thanks and Acknowledgements The Board of Trustees would like to extend sincere thanks to the funders who have supported our work over the past year. We are especially grateful to the Henry Smith Charity, whose generous grant contributed to our core costs, helping to sustain the day-to-day running and administration of the organisation. We would also like to thank Irwin Mitchell, whose funding supported the clinical supervision of our frontline staff, enabling us lo prioritise their welfare and emotional wellbeing as they deliver complex and often challenging work. Our thanks also go to the Perry Watlinglon Trusl. whose contribution supported our work with victims and survivors of domestic abuse, helping us lo provide vital, life