REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 03249464 (Engl¥nd #nd Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1058307
PORT
FTHETR
TEES AND
UNAUDITED FINAI¥CIAL STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31
FOR
THE DALES TRUST
Staffords
Chartered Accountants
Unit I, Cambridge House
Camboro Business Park
Oakington Road, Girton
C.AMBRIDGE
Cambridgeshire
CB3 OQH

THE DALES TRUST
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
RTH
EAR ENDED
IMAR
H 2025
P8ge
Report of the Trustees
Independent Examiner's Report
ststement of Financial Activities
Ststement of Ffinancial Position
9 to 10
Notes to the Financial Statements
11 10 21
Detailed Statement of Financial Actiiryties
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THE DALES TRUST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
RTHEY
NDED 31 MARCH 2025
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the pU￿OseS of the Companies Act 2(M16, present their rq)ort with
the financial statements of the charity for ihe year ended 31 March 2025. The trust¢¢s have adopted the provisions of
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Sialement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with ihe Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)
(effective l January 2019).
0￿ECTIVEs AND ACTtVlTIES
Our mis$ion
We are committed to Providing inclusive education and support Se￿IceS around relationships. sexual health &
wellbeing, and sexual rights & responsibilities.
Charitable Objects
In January 2025 we reviewed our charitable objecls 50 that ihey are better aligned lo our new mission and both OUT
current and future work. The new objects were approved by our Board and the Charity Commission and filed with the
Charity Commission in May 2025.
To advance the education, knowledge, and the mental and physical health and wellbeing of any young person, adult, or
child, including marginalized groups, lo help prevent poor sexual hffdlth and HIV, harniful sexual behaviours (including
convictions), and unhealthy relationships. by Ihe provision of services to advance sexual health, positive sexu
behaviours and healihy re1￿lonShips, including workshops, training course5, coun5elling, awareness raising, provision of
inforn]ation, emotional and practical support. and related activities.
Principal Activitles
Based upon our mission and charitable objecls the principal activities of the ¢harity have been:
Promoting the importance of good sexual healih, sexual right5 and responsibilities and h￿thY relalionships
through all our work.
Providing inclusive relationships and sex education and support to young people.
Providing training and support to professionals, parenls and people who are 16+.
Providing appropriaie inclusive interventions 10 SUPPOrt children. young people and adults who have engaged i
or are at risk of engaging in, inappropriate sexual behaviour.
Providing counselling lo children, young people and adults who ne&1 emotional and psychological support
around sexual health, Htv, sexual behaviours, sexud traum4 sexua] identity. and sexual orientatlOD lo help thern
move on in their life.
Providing free condoms.
Publfic benefit
The Board confimi that they have taken into account the ch￿lty Commission guidance regarding Public Benefit as well
as other Charity Commission guidance.
Volunteers
In 2024-5 we had five volunteers who supported the charity. Their roles include treasurer and administrative support.
We are open to hosting interns and work experience students. This supports our aim to improve our service user
involvement and to ensure our services are infom)ed by the people who use them, it also enables young people lo see
first-hand how a small chartty operates and gives them the Oppo￿nIty to put their skills and knowledge into practice
whilst gaining new skills. knowledge, and experience. We did not receive any applications in 2024-25.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE
FOR THE
EAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Charitable actiiities
The ABC
Awaren¢ss Balance and
hoi
Project, developed and designed by Dhiverse, encompasses:
The ABC Programme provides short-tern) age and ability appropriate educational support for anyone aged 9
upwards (no upper age limit) who is autistic or who has a learning disability, and has engaged in, or is at risk of
engaging in, sexual behaviours inappropriate for their age. The programme provides education and support
around Consenl, Healthy Relationships, Online Literacy, Body Image, and Sexual Health. We work wilh
individuals to help them understand the relevant laws and what the ￿nseqUenCeS and impact of their behaviours
could be, so that they have the inforniation they need lo be able to make their own inforned choices and
decisions. Sessions are accessible, infornial, and interactive. Participants have a choice of face to face or online
sessions and whether they would like to be supported individually or part of a group.
Understanding ABC- a workshop lo help parents, carers and professionals understand the content and benefits of
the ABC progrdmme, and how to make a refetTal. Understanding ABC helps participants under#and that
everyone has a right to a hr41thy and consensual sexual relationship, and how they can help to make this happen.
Project Development Groups: these groups an opportunity for anyoT]e who has been involved in the project
or who has aT] interest in ensuring that autistic people and people who have a learning disability gct the support
they need around relationships and sex. We use feedback and ide&8 from these groups to inforni the continued
r¢view. evaluation, aT]d development of the project.
The demand for the project has continued to grow and feedback and oulcomes show that the project is both needed and
welcomed by people who are autislie or have a l&oming disability and those people who support them. Feedback and
outcomes also show that the PTojecl makes a rea] difference to the lives of participants.
There is a quarterly reporting requiremeni for this project and regular monitoring meetings.
SLIP
Sex the Law Internet
Porn
Pro
The SLIP Programme provides short-temi age and ability appropriate educational support for anyone young pe￿on
between the ages of 9 and 18 who has engaged in, or is 31 risk of engaging in, sexual behaviours inappropriate for their
age. The programm¢ provides education and support around Consent, Healthy Relationships, On]ine Literacy, Body
Image, and Sexual Health. We work with individuals to help them understand the relevant laws and what the
consequences and impact of their behaviours could be, so that they have the infom)ation they need to be able to make
their own infomied choices and decisions. Sessions are accessible, infonnal, and interdclive. Parti¢ipanls have a choice
of face to face or online sessions and whether they would like io be supported individually or as part of a group.
The demand for ihe programme is high and feedback from professionals and participanls along with the outcomes
achieved by young peopl4 evidence that there is a growing need for this type of support.
There is an annual reporting Tequiremeni for this project and regular monitoring meetings.
Counsellin
for Children & Youn
In October 2024 we were awarded funding from The Evelyn Trnst to provide a counselling %rviee for CYP. We provide
counselling in schools and other provisions for CYP aged 9 10 18 (up to 25 for people who have a SEN). We ¢an also
see CYP OLElside of the school environment if they prefer. The service offers open ended counselling to enable CYP to
build with their Counsellor and lo have suff)cient time to explore Iheir issues and concerns. W¢ support CYP who
have issues around relationships and sex, inappropriale sexual behaviours, sexual health, HIV, sexual orientation, gender
identity and sexual trauma. The service is led by a ￿llY qua]ified and BACP registered counsellor who is trained lo
support CYP. Demand for the servic¢ 18 very high and we are unable to work in every school across ihe county so we
have lo priorilise where we worK based on need.
Adult Counsellin
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
We provide an affordable counselling service for anyone aged 18 and above who needs psychological 5UPPOrt around
relationships and sex. concerning sexua] behaviour5, sexu31 health. IIIV. sexual orientation, gender identity and sexual
trauma. The service offers up to twelve counselling sessions per individua] OT Couple. The service is led by a fully
qualified and BACP registered eounsellor who is trained to understand the needs of our client group. Demand for the
5ervi¢e remains high but lake up is lower than when we were able lo offer the service for frtt. We hope to be able io
secure a new fundtng to allow us to offer sessions for free or minimum charge.
Relationshi
and Sex Education
RSE
Our RSE setVRce is unfunded so we need to charge. Schools can purchase lesson plans and resources or they can pay us
lo deliver the lessons for th¢m' the latter seems to be the preferred option. The service is well respected by schools
purchase it and the feedback from students is excellent, with many telling us that our lessons are relevant, relatable, and
inforn)ative. Although th¢ cost of is relatively low, there are still many sch￿)IS who would like lo us to deliver thetr RSE
bul can'l afford it.
This is an UT]funded aclivity which generates unrestricted income.
Trainin
During 2024_25 we Continued to promole and sell our trainings. Consent ¢oniinues to be the most requested training
with most bookings coming from Cambridge University Colleges and Sixth Form Colleges.
We reviewed our Iraining offer and content so that we now have a programme of 8 kry trainings. Our trainings a
suitable for anyone aged 16+ who would like to expand thelr knowledge of a particular subject.
This is an unfunded activity which generdtes unrestricted income.
Unrestricted iD¢ome •¢tiTrryties
In 2024-25 the sale of our Relationships and Sex Education workshops and our Trnining Programme generated Ihe
majority of our unrestricted income aT)d helped us to achieve our annual largel.
The Board extends its thanks to all those who have supported the work of Dhiverse over the period of this report,
whether &S Staff, service users, volunteers, ￿nders, or donors; with special thanks to those individuals who Continue to
donate on a regular basis lo support the overall work of the charity.
Key funders during the period of this report have been The National Lottery Community Fund, BBC Children in Need.
The Henry Smith Charity, The Evelyn Trust. and Awards for All.
Dhiverse is an organisation that works in partnership with those wishing to be involved ensuring inclusive education and
support around relaiionships, sexua] hvalth & wellbeing, and sexual rights & responsibilities. All (hose involved have
helped the Charity to achieve eveJTrthing in this report.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Financioj position
The total funding was £215,717 (2024: £252.723), a decrease of around 15 /0 on ihe previous year. Of this, £23.995
{2024: £27,682) was Unre￿ricted. Expenditure in the year w&s £233,678 (2024: £242,972), of which £27,200 (2024:
£30,411) was unrestricted. The Charity has a deficil of £17.96] {2024= surplus of £9.751) ai ihe year end.
Funds in deficit
The restricted fund. Evelyn Trust: Let's Talk Programme (ET02), shows a deficit of £12,195. This grant pays the trnst on
receipt of a quarterly report detailing expenditure incurred. A ￿elpt of £12,468 was received shortly after the year end.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
FufuRE PLANS
The charity faced a number of challenges during 2024-25. including valued staff and trustees stepping down, difficulties
with ￿rUItMen( some grants ending increased operating costs. Despite these challenges. we achieved our key
objectives. rnet our eontrnctU21 targets 2nd obligations, and SLtpported around 1200 individuals to achieve their desired
outcomes.
We have recently written our new three-year plan for 2025-2028. Our strategic goals for this period are..
Strenglhen. enhance, and add to our currenl offer so thai we can continue to support the people who need our
services in a way they would like lo be supported.
Aim for long terni sustainability and enduranc¢ of our mission and objectives.
The plan will commence in June 2025 and we will present our strdlegie objectives at our 2025 AGM.
While we aim for our position to remain ai le&st stable over the next three years, we are mindful that these external
factors could strongly influence our position..
increased opernting costs and tighter budgets
more competition for less available funding
the cost-of-living crisis impacting on potential donors or buyers of our services
However, we will continue lo focus on strong financial and strategic management and governance.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNAIYCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing do¢ument
The Dales Trust (fomierly Dhiverse and of which Dhiverse is now a working name of The Dales Trust) is a charitable
company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 13 September 1996, and registered as a charity on 27 Seplember 1996.
The predecessor organisation was the Cambridge AtDS Helpline, which was registered as a charity on 14 April 1989.
The eommunity group from which the Helpline, and thus the present charity, was established in 1986.
The Dales Trust is established under a memordndum of associalioT], which e5tabli5hes lis obje¢ls and powers and is
governed under its articles of association. The memornndum and articles of association were last updaied on 8
November 2(NJ8.
Name change
On 5 August 2011, the name of the charity was changed from "Dhiverse" to 'The Dales Trust.. However, Dhiverse
remains a working name of The Dales Trust for all Relationships & Sex and Sexual Heaiih relaled work.
Recruttment f4nd Appolnlment of new truslees
Trustees are recruited by the organisation through advertising, contacts we make ihrough our work and from the existing
membership. All truqtees are elected by the membership of the Company at our Annual Genernl Meeting (AGM),
between such meetings. The Board has the power lo appoint members lo The Board subject to approval al the AGM.
The Dales TNSI targets The Board recruitment to fill identified skills and experience needs on The Board. All trnslees
are required to make a declaration of interests.
The Charity is committed lo supporting the development of skills amongst Iru51ees. New trustees are entitled to receive
funding to attend local voluntary sector trustee training. The Dales TNSI offers new Iruslees the opportunity to link up
with serving Iruslees in an infornial mentoring relationship. Trustees also hav¢ the opportunity to shadowlwork with
members of staff lo better their undetstanding of a specific area of work or projecl.
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
R THE YEAR ENDED 31 I￿RCH 2025
STRUCTUR[ GONTRNANCE AI¥D MANAGEMENT
OrganisAtional structure
The Board meets on a quarterly basis andlor communicates via the exchange of written infornialion between the
secretary and trustees &$ required by the constitulion. The Board. in collaboration with the Chief Executiv< is
responsible for setting the strdlegic direction for the organisaiion through the strdiegic plan, agreeing and reviewing
budgets, and agreeing policy.
Major financial commitments, depending on Ihe amount concerned, not contained within the agreed budget, must be
agreed by The Board.
The Board is supported by a Staff Team, led by the Chief Executive, who is a150 the Company Secretary. To ensure
effective, efficient, and timely delivery of the key strategie aims of the Charity, skille4 knowledgeable, and experienced
staff deliver services, with a lead member of staff for ca¢h key area of work. Operational decisions in furtherance of the
services are generally delegated to the Chief Executive. Any restructUTing or rectuilment of new posts is also delegated
to the Chief Executive with approval by The Board as required.
Related pxrtfies
The Dales Trust works collaboratively with other charities, educational establishments, and cornmunity organisalions in
furtherance of shared charitable objectives and activities. Organisations that the Charity has had a relationship with over
the yeaT include Cambridgeshire and Petetborough Health and Social Care Teams Cambridgeshire Police, Healthy
Schools, The TeTrence Higgins Trust, DASV Trdm. Safe Soulmates, iCaSH clinics. IAPT, CPFf, Hunts Forum, CCVS,
The GET Group, The Harnifvl Sexual Behaviours Teams for both CambridBe and Peterborough, LDPS. The Kite Trust,
Healthwatch Cambridgeshire & Pelerborough, Cambridge University, Anglia Ruskin University, a wide rdnge of
schools. colleges and youth groups, supported housing provisions.
Further ddails of how we work collaboratively are presented at the AGM.
Risk m*nagement
The Board has a duty to identify and review the risks to which the Charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls
are in place to provide r￿Onable assurance and insurance against fraud and error.
The Board actively review the major financial risks that the Charity faces on an ongoing basis and believe that by
working towards a reserves target the exposure to financial risks will be somewhat rduced. However, reserves are
geneJ7lly accrned frorn unTestricled income which is becoming more di￿lCUlt to generate in the Cu￿ent economic
Climate. The unrestricted income we do generate is generally needed lo support our everyday work and core costs, and to
maintain a balanced budget. For these reasons, our reserves remain low. We are also aware that some fiJThders will not
Consider awarding a grant if a charity has eonsiderabl¢ reserves.
The Board maintain financial controls through reviewing and approving annual budgets with the Chief Executive. The
aim of the Dhiverse fundraising strategy is lo generate unreslricted income and reduce depend¢nee on single sources of
income, seeking to mitigate the impact of changes in government and ststutory funding. This include5 generating income
through our non-funded activities. fundraising events, collections, and Ch￿itable giving through donations.
The Board have also examined other operational and business risks and confinn that they have established systems to
mitigate identified major risks. The Board seek io identify future risks ihrough our budget process, monthly accounts,
and annual audits.
In furtherance of our commilmenl lo ensure confidentiality and data protection we work in line with GDPR.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
03249464 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1058307
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES
R THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Registered offlce
The Maple Centre
6 Oak Drive
HUNTINGI)ON
Cambridgeshire
PE29 711N
Tru$tees
Dr S H Walker
Prof J W Grierson (resigned 81812025)
Ms H E Schober Physician's Assisiant (resigned 61612024)
Dr A Cannichael Chair from Sq)lember 2022
Ms G J Harris-clements Teacher
R Perry Social Worker
S¢cretsry
ShaTron Spindler
Senior Manggement Team
Sharron Spindler- CEO
Independent ExAminer
Matthew Pettifer FCA
Staffords
Ch3rtered Accountants
Unit I, Cambridge House
Camboro Business Park
oakin￿on Road. Girton
CAMBRIDGE
Cambridgeshire
CB3 (K)H
Bankers
Lloyds Ba])k plc
Sidney Streei
CB2 3HH
Sentor Man4gemellt Team
Sharron Spindler, CEO
This report hag been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies A¢t 2006 relating
lo small companies.
Approved by order of ihe board of ttwstees on .
and signed on its behalf by..
Ms G J Harris-Clements- Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF
THE
ES TRUST
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of The Dales Trust ('the Compony,)
I rq)ort to the chaTity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Cornpany for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilitie5 and basis of report
As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its dIrec￿rS for the p￿￿oSeS of company law) you are responsible for
Ihe PTep3rntiOT) of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2(M)6 ('Ihe 2006 Act.).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required lo be audited under Part 16 of the 21)06 Act
and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of your Charity's accounts as carried
out under Section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Art,). In carying out my examination J have followed the
Directions given by the Charity Commission under Section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Aet.
Independent ex￿nIDer'S statement
I have completed my examination. I confimi ihal no matters have come to my attentiOT) in conne¢tion with the
exarninalion giving me cause to believe:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Acl; or
the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Sectton 396 of the 2006 Act other than any
requirement that the a¢¢ounts give a true and fair vi¢w which is not a matter considered as part of an independent
examination. or
Ihe accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
R￿0Mmended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts
in accordance with the Financial Rq)orting Standard appltcable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)).
I have no concerns and have come across no oiher matters in connectton with the examination lo which attention should
be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Matthew Pettifer FCA
Staffords
Charter¢d Accountsnts
Unit I, Cambridge House
C8mboTO Business Park
Oakington Road, Girton
CAMBRIDGE
Cambridgeshire
CB3 OQH
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THE DALES TRUST
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
NCORPOIL4TING AN INCOME AND EXPEIYD
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
AC
OUN
2025
Total
nds
2024
Total
funds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricied
nds
Noies
INCOME AND ENDOWMEwfs FROM
Donations and legacies
23,458
23,458
26,907
Charitable *¢liviti¢s
ABC programme
SLIP programme
Counselling service
SLIP+ progrdmme
SLtP and ABC salaries
Let's Talk Project
90J55
36,873
34,8S8
17,196
90J55
36,873
34,858
17,196
85,883
36,022
83,789
9.972
9,375
12,440
12,440
Other trading activities
Investment income
415
122
415
122
660
115
Total
23,995
191,722
215,717
252,723
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Core activities
ABC programme
SLIP programme
Counselling service
SLIP+ programme
SLIP and ABC salaries
Let's Talk Project
26,631
569
26,631
90,438
28,127
31,973
24,044
7,830
24,635
30,411
89,706
34,647
84,243
2,555
1,4lO
89,869
28,127
31,973
7,830
24,635
TotAI
27200
206,478
233,678
242.972
NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE)
{3305)
(14,756)
(17,961)
9,751
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Toial funds brought fonvard
27,705
34,968
61673
52,922
TOTAL FUNDS CARIUED FORWARD
240110
20212
44,712
62,673
The notes form part of these financial statemenls
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THE DALES TRUST
GISTERED NUMBER: 03249464
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
31 MARCH 2025
2025
Total
funds
2024
Total
fijnds
Unrestricted
funds
Restricted
fijnds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
2,167
2,167
3.177
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
C&8h at bank
12
2J77
25,025
2,377
53,343
2,254
82,522
28J18
27,402
28J18
55,720
84,776
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
13
(5,069)
{8,106)
(13,175)
(25,280}
NET CURRENT ASSETS
22J33
20.212
42,545
59.496
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
24,500
20212
44,712
62,673
NET ASSETS
24,500
20,212
44,712
62,673
FUNDS
Unrestricted fimds
Restricted funds
14
24,500
20,212
27,705
34,968
TOTAL FUNDS
44,712
62,673
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audil under Section 477 of the Companies Act 21NJ6 for the year
¢nd¢d 31 March 2025.
The members have not required the colnpany lo obtain an audit of its financial slatements for the year ended
31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Aci 2006.
The ttustees acknowledge their responsibililies for
(a)
ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Seclions 386 and 387 of the
CoTnpani¢s Act 2006 and
preparing fll]ancial stalements which give a trne and fair view of the stale of affairs of ihe charitable company as
at the end of each financial year and of its sU￿lUS 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
21M)6 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
(b)
The note5 fonn part of these financial statements
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THE DALES TRUST
GISTERED NUMBER: 03249464
STATEMENT OF FINANCL4L POSITION - continued
31 MARCH 2025
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provision5 applicable lo charitable compani¢s
subject to the small compantes regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Tnjstees and authorised for issue
and were signed on its behalf by:
on
Andrew Carmichael
A Carn]i¢hael - T￿st¢¢
G J Harris-clements - Trustee
The notes fonn part of these financial slatements
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THE
ALES TRUST
REGISTERED NUMBER: 03249464
STATEMENT
F FINAN
31 LI￿RCH 2025
IAL POSITION
2025
Total
funds
2024
Total
funds
Unre5tri¢ted
funds
Restrict¢d
funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Tangible assets
2,167
2,167
3,177
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors
Cash at bank
12
2J77
25,025
2J77
53J43
2,254
82,522
28J18
27,402
28J18
55,720
84,776
CREDITORS
Amounis f￿]ing due within one year
13
(5,069)
(&106)
(13,175)
(25.280)
NET CURRENT ASSETS
22J33
20212
4295
59,496
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
2451)0
20312
44,712
62,673
NET ASSETS
24000
20212
44,712
62,673
FUNDS
Unrestricted fiJnds
Restricted fijnds
14
24500
20212
27,705
34,968
TOTAL FUNDS
44,712
62,673
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year
ended 31 March 2025.
The members have not required the Company to obtain an audit of ils financial statements for the year ended
31 March 2025 in accordance wilh Section 476 of the Companies Ad 2006.
The iwstees acknowledge their r&spon5ibilities for
{a)
ensuring that the charitable company keq)s accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the
Companies Act 2006 and
preparing financial statemenls which give a t￿¢ and fair view of ihe state of affairs of th¢ 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 othenvi8e eomply with the requiremenls of the Companies Act
2006 relating lo financial statements, so far as applicable to the charilable company.
(b)
The notes forn part of these financial statements
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DALES TR
ST
GISTERED NUMBER: 03249464
STATEMEIYT OF FINANCIAL POSITION - continued
31 MARCH 2025
These financial s1atements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies
subject to the small companies regime.
The fmancial statements were approved by the Board of Tn￿leeS and authorised for issue
. and were signed on its behalf by..
on
Andrew Carmichael
A Cami¢hael - Trustee
G J Harris-Clemenls- Tn￿¢¢
The note5 fonn part of these financial statements
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THE DALES TRUST
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMEN
AR EIYDED 31 MARCH 2025
LEGAL FORM
The Charity is a registered charity in England and Wales and a company limited by guarantee having no share
capita] incorporated in England and Wales. Registered Charity nwnber 1058307 and Registered Company
number 03249464.
Its registered office ond principal place of business is Office B, D￿eS Brewery, Gwydir Street, Cambridge,
Carnbridgeshire, CB12LJ.
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparation
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been
prq)ared in accordance with the Chariti¢s SORP (FRS 102) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement
of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing iheir accounts in accordance with the Financial
Reporting Standard applicabl¢ in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective l January 2019),,
Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Siandard appli¢able in the UK and Republic of
Ireland, and the Compani¢s Act 2006. The financial slalements have been prepared under the historical cost
convention.
Going concern
The accounls have been prepared on Ihe Going Coneern Basis. The charity is heavily dq)endent on Income from
relatively few funders and has a low level of unrestricled reserves. However, the trustees have prepared foTecasts
for the period of 12 months from the date of approval of the Financial Statements and continue to review the
budgets on a quarterly basis artd are confident that the charity will have sufficient c&%h to conlinue in business for
this period and therefo￿ that the Going Concern Basis of preparation is appropriate.
Financial reporting st8ndArd 102- reduced disclosure exemptions
The charilable company has taken advanlage of the following disclosure exeTnption in preparing these financial
statements, as perniitted by FRS 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland,:
the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows.
Income
All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Athivities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it
is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably.
Income from government and other grants, whether 'capital' grdnts or 'revenue' grdnls is recognised when Ihe
charity has entiilement to the fvnds, any perforniance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is
probable that the income will be received and the amounl can be measured Teliably and is not deferred.
Income from conlracls is recognised when the charity h&5 entitlement to the funds, probable that the income will
be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Where se￿IceS are being delivered and these have nol
been Completed, then the income will be recognised to the exlenl that the contract has been fulfilled. The method
being apportionmeni by time spent in providing a service as a proportion of ihe total time to be spent.
Donations are recognised on receipt.
The ¢harity is not VAT registeTed.
Income is only deferred if it relates to contrncl services where income related lo a latcr financial period.
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FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Expenditure
Liabiliti&s are recognised as expenditure as soon &$ there is a lega] or constrnciive obligation committing ihe
charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefils will be required in settlement and
the amount of the obligation can be m¢&sured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has
been classified under headings that aggregale all cosi rel*ed to the category. Where costs cannot be directly
attribuled to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the funding
profile.
The charity is not VAT registered so all expendilure is shown Including VAT if applicable.
Cbaritable aCti￿tte$
Income and expenditure is allocated between the various charitable a¢Éiviti¢s undertaken. in accordance with
project funding c4)ndilions where appropriate.
Governance costs
Governanec costs comprises only those costs that can be directly attributed to costs associated with compliance
with Company and Charity laws, and include the Independent examination fee, professional a¢countaney costs,
legal costs associated with Company and Charity compliance and a proportion of staff costs thal can be attributed
to these a¢tivili¢s.
Allocation 4nd wpportionment of eosts
Costs are directly attn"buted lo a charitable activity wherever possible (taktng into account ac￿al costs incurred
and staff time speT]t. Specific restricted funding conditions are also taken into account.
Costs that cannot be directly attributed to direct cosls are treated as support costs and allocated to activities either
on ihe ba5)5 pernitted by the funder or if no funding conditions exist on a basis appropriate to the activity, e.g.
time spent, share of office costs where these can be re&sonably apportion&l, and the remainder of support costs
thereafter are allocated to support Costs for Core activities.
Tangible fixed asset5
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated usefvl
life.
Office & computer equipment
33ts/0 on Cost
Assets over the value of £200 are capitalised. items under £200 are expensed to the income and expenditure
a¢¢ount.
Tgxation
The charity is exempt from corporation t&x on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accoTdance with the charitable objectives al the discrelion of Éhe t￿￿¢¢5.
Restrithed funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions
arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for parti¢ular restri¢t¢d pu]poses.
Further explanation of the nature and purpos¢ of each fvnd is included in the notes to the financial 5taterneDI5.
Trade debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amouni due after any trade discount offered.
Prepaymenls are va]ued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounls due.
Cash and b*nk Ind in hand
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- ￿ntinUed
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued
Trad¢ debtors
Cash al bank and cash in hand includes cash and short terni highly liquid investments with a short maturity of
thre¢ months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or sirnilar a￿oUnt.
Creditors and proirysions
Creditors and provisions are recognised where ihe charity has a present obligalion ￿￿UltIng from a p&st evenl
that will probably result in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be
esiimated or measured reliably. Creditors and provisions are nornially re¢ognised at their settlement amount
after allowing for any trade discounts due.
Financial instrnments
The charity only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind Ihal qualify as basic financial inslnllnents.
Basic financial instrurnertls are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their
settlement value.
OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES
2025
2024
Sales,services & sundry income
415
660
INVESTMENT INCOME
2025
2024
Deposit ￿CoUnt inlerest
122
115
INCOME FROM CIIARITABLE ACTIVITIES
2025
2024
Activity
ABC programme
SLIP programme
Counselling service
SLIP+ programme
SLIP and ABC salaries
Ld'5 Talk ProjKt
Grants
Grants
Grants
Grants
Grants
Grants
90J55
36,873
34,858
17,196
85,883
36,022
83.789
9,972
9,375
12WO
191,722
225,041
Grants received, Included in the above, are as follows..
2025
2024
Big Lottery Fund Grant
Children in Need
Henry Smith Charity
107J09
36,873
34,858
95,855
36,022
80,716
Carried fonvard
179,040
212,593
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - contlnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
INCOME FROM CHAIUTABLE ACTIVITIES- continued
2025
2024
Brought forward
Evelyn Twst
Cambridg¢shire Police
179,040
12,682
212,593
3,073
9,375
191,722
225,041
SUPPORT COSTS
Govemance
costs
Management
Finance
(hher
Totsls
Core acliviiles
ABC progrdmme
SLtP programm¢
Counselling service
Let's Talk Proj￿1
4,933
10,501
302
5,173
1,624
369
285
2,443
8,030
13,569
302
7J86
2,742
72
2,101
1,118
22,533
441
325
8,730
32,029
Supwirt costs, included in the above, are as follows:
Management
Core
activities
ABC
SLIP
programme
progtzmme
Premises costs
OITice Tunning co￿$
Depreciation of tangible assets
1,184
1,696
2,053
5500
5,IM)I
302
4,933
302
2025
2024
Counselling
service
Talk
Proje
Tolal
activities
Total
activities
Pr¢mises costs
Office running costs
Depreciation of tangible assets
4,054
1,119
1,100
524
11,838
8,642
2,053
9,148
11,039
1,732
5,173
1,624
22￿33
21,919
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NOTES TO THE FINAN
TATEMENTS-
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MAR
H202
nue
SUPPORT COSTS - ¢ontillued
2025
Total
activities
2024
Totsl
activities
Core
activities
Counselling
Se￿Ice
Bank charges
369
72
441
440
Other
2025
Total
activilies
2024
Total
activities
Core
activities
Counselling
service
Memberships and subscriptions
40
325
219
Governance costs
Core
activities
ABC
programme
Counselling
service
Accountancy fees
2,443
3,068
2,101
2025
2024
Talk
Project
Total
activities
Total
activities
Accountancy fees
1,118
8,730
8J49
NET INCOMEJ(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is sl*ed after charginty{credtting):
2025
2024
Depreciation - owned 3SS¢ts
Independent Examiners Fee
2,053
2,142
1,732
2,076
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no tnjstees, remuneration or oiher benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended
31 Mar¢h 2024.
TThstees' expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- continued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
STAFF COSTS
2025
2024
Wage5 and salaTies
Social security Costs
Oiher pension costs
173,605
9J14
3382
181,157
9,663
3,766
186201
194,586
The staff cosls relaling io Key Management Personnel were £56,411 (2024: £52,730).
The average monihly number of employees during the year was as follows:
2025
2024
Support, management and administration
Operations
No employees received emolumenls in excess of £60,000.
io.
COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
Unrestricted
funds
Restricled
fiu)ds
Total
fund5
II¥COME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM
Donations and legacies
26,907
26.907
Charitable activities
ABC programme
SLIP programme
Counselling service
SLIP+ progrdmme
SLIP and ABC salaries
85,883
36.022
83,789
9,972
9,375
85,883
36,022
83,789
9,972
9,375
Other trading activities
Investment income
660
115
660
115
Total
27,682
225.041
252,723
EXPENDITURE ON
ChAritVdble actiTrities
Core acliviti¢s
ABC prO￿amMe
SLIP prog]wnme
Counselling service
SLIP+ progrdmme
SLIP and ABC salaries
30.411
30,411
89,706
34,647
84,243
2.555
1,410
89,706
34,fv17
84,243
2,555
1,410
Total
30,411
212,561
242,972
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
RTHE
R ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ntinued
io.
COMPAK4TIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES- contlnued
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
Total
funds
NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
TraThsfeTs between funds
(2,729)
600
12,480
(600)
9,751
Net movement in funds
(2,129)
11,880
9.751
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS
Totai funds brought fonvard
29.834
23,088
52,922
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
27,705
34.968
62,673
ii.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
O￿lee &
cornputer
equipment
COST
At l April 2024
Additions
23249
1,043
At 31 March 2025
24292
DEPRECIATION
At l April 2024
Charge for year
20.072
2,053
At 31 March 2025
22,125
NET BOOK VALUE
At 31 March 2025
2,167
At 31 March 2024
3.177
12.
DEvfoRS: AMOUNTS FALLJNG DUE W]THIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
552
1.155
1025
2J77
2.254
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NOTES TO THE FINANCJAL STATEMENTS- conilnued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
13.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
2025
2024
Trade CTediiors
Social security and other t&xes
Oiher creditors
Ac¢ruals and deferred income
2,200
2,819
766
7J90
3,381
2,792
19.107
13.175
25,280
Paymenls OD account for Contracts:
Deferred
Income b.f
Re¢tived
2025
Deferred
Income ¢.f
Income
2025
Big ￿ttery ABC Conlinuation
Children in Need: SLIP programme
Henry Smith: Counselling Service
Henry Smith: Covid recovery
Awards for All.. SLIP +
Evelyn Trnst
90,355
29.117
30,71K)
90,355
36,873
34,858
7.756
4,158
5.117
(5,117)
16,954
2 2,682
16,954
12,682
Total deferred income
17,031
179,808
(5,117)
191,722
14.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Transfers
bdween
funds
movement
in funds
At
3113125
Ai 114124
Unrestricted fund$
Genernl fund
Net Asset Fund
ABC Fund
19.610
3,177
4,918
(839)
(2,053)
(313)
(1,043)
1,043
17.728
2,167
4,605
27,705
(3205)
24AOO
Restricted funds
SLIP + AFA05
Henry Smith.. Couns¢lling Service
Evelyn Trust
Henry Smith.. Covid Recovery Fund
Big Lottery.. ABC Programme continuation
Children in Need.. SLIP programme
Cambridgeshire Police
SLIP + AFA06
SL￿ + AFA07
t£t's Talk Project
5029
2,965
661
2,845
1,435
3,431
7,830
9,972
(5029)
(2,965)
218
5,850
879
8,695
1.921
12,177
8,746
(7030)
(9,972)
8,735
{12,195)
8,735
(12,195)
34,968
(14,756)
20212
TOTAL FUNDS
62,673
(17,961)
44,712
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- eontinued
FOR THE YEAR EIYDED 31 MARCH 2025
14.
MOVEMEiYf IN FUNDS- continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Re50urc&
expended
Movement
in fijnds
Unrestri¢ted fvnds
General fund
Net As8¢t Fund
ABC Fund
23,739
(24,578)
(2,053)
(569)
(839)
(2,053)
(313)
256
23,995
(272IKI)
(3205)
Restricted ￿ndS
SLIP + AFA05
Henry STnith.. Counselling Service
Evelyn Trust
Henry Srnith.. Covid Recovery Fund
Big Lx)ttery.' ABC Programme conlinuation
Children in Need: SLIP programme
Cambridgeshire Police
SLIP + AFA06
SLIP + AFA07
Let's Talk Project
(5,829)
{7,123)
(24)
{24,850)
(89069)
(24127)
(7,830)
(9,972)
(8219)
(24,635)
(5029)
{2,965)
218
5,850
486
8,746
(7030)
(9,972)
8,735
(12,195)
4,158
242
30,700
90J55
36073
16,954
12,440
191,722
(206,478 }
(14,756)
TOTAL FUNDS
215,717
(233,678)
(17.961)
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS- eontinued
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14.
MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Comparatives for movement in funds
Net
movement
in funds
Transfers
between
funds
At
3113124
At 114123
Unrestricted funds
Genernl fund
Net Asset Fund
ABC Fund
26,984
2,850
(5,915)
(1,732)
4,918
(1,459)
2,059
19,610
3,177
4,918
29.834
(2,729)
600
27.705
Restricted funds
Big Lottery.. ABC Programme continuation
SLIP + AFA05
Children in Need: SLIP programme
Henry Smith.. Counselling Service
Evelyn TTUSt
Henry Smith.. Covid Recovery Fund
Big Lottery.. ABC Programme continuation
Children tn Need: SLIP programme
Cambridgeshire Polic¢
5,258
8,384
2,221
4,731
(406)
2,900
(5,258)
7,417
(2.221 }
(1,466)
1,067
(55)
1,435
3,596
7,965
15,801
(3(K))
2,965
661
2,845
1,435
3.431
7,830
(165)
(135)
23.088
12,480
(6W)
34.968
TOTAL FUNDS
52.922
9,751
62,673
Compar*ive net movement in funds included in ihe above are as follows:
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
Movement
in funds
Unrestricted funds
Gene]zl fund
Net Asset Fund
ABC Fund
22,764
(28,679)
(1,732)
{5,915)
{1.732)
4,918
4,918
27,682
(30,411)
{2,729)
Restrleted funds
Big Lottery.. ABC Progrdmme continuatton
SLIP + AFA05
Childr¢n in Need: SLIP programme
Henry Smtth.. Counselling Service
Evelyn Trust
Henry Smith.. Covid Recovery Fund
Big Lottery.. ABC Programme continuallon
Children in N¢ed.. SLIP programme
Cambridgeshire Police
63,371
9,972
4,998
49,783
3,073
30,933
22.512
31,024
9,375
(68,629)
(2,555)
(7,219)
(51,249)
(2,006)
(30,988)
(21,077)
(27,428)
(1,410)
{5,258)
7,417
(2,221)
{1,466)
1.067
(55)
1,435
3,596
7,965
225,041
(212,561)
12,480
TOTAL FUNDS
252,723
(242,972)
9,751
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
ntinued
14.
MOVEMEiYf Iiy FiINDS- contlnued
Net Assd Fund - this is a designated fund showing the value of the unrestricted fixed assets held in the accounts
at the year end.
ABC Fund - this is funds designated by the Tnlstees for funding the ABC progrdmme.
Awards for All: SLIP+ ProgrAmme (AFA05, AFA06 and AFA07)
A grdni from Big Lottery Fund io Continue the "Sex, the law, internet and pornogtxphy" programme.
Big IAJttery: ABC Progromme ¢ontinuation (BL03)
This is a three year grant from Big Lottery Reaching Communities, conlinuing on from a previous similar grant
for services offered in Cambridgeshire and Pelerborough to provide adults with a learning difficulty with the
skills, knowledge and infonnation they need to make effective decisions about persona] and sexual relationships.
Children in Iyeed: SLIP Programme (CIN03)
A grant from Ch&ldren in Need towards a "Sex, the law, intemet and pornography. programme designed to reach
young offenders and young people at risk of offending and offer sexual health and relationship education.
Cambridgeshire Police: ABC and SLIP Salaries (CPOI)
A grant from Cambridgeshire Polic¢ towards the ¢osts of ABC and SLIP programme salaries.
Evelyn Trnst: SLIP Programme (ETOI)
A grant from Evelyn Trust towards enabling parenls to understand SLIP.
Evelyn Trust". Lets Talk Programme {ET02)
A grnnt from Evelyn TNst towards the "Let's Talk. project. Funding is provided after expenditure has incurred.
Henry Smith: Counselling SeTrry¢e (HS02)
A grant from Henry Smith Charity towards a counselling service provided by a fully qualifies BACP registered
counsellor focusing on issues around sexuality and sexual health.idenlity, relationships, trduma and HIV.
Henry Smith: Covid Recovery (HSCOV)
A grant from Henry Srnith Charity towards a counselling service provided by a fully qualifies BACP registered
counsellor focusing on issues arising from the COVID pandemic.
Trydnsfers between funds
Transfers between ￿ndS represent￿ a laptop purchased in the year.
15.
RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
There were no related party transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025.
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THE DALES TRUST
DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCI
FOR THE YEAR E￿T)ED 31 MARCH 2025
TIVITIE
2025
2024
II¥COME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations and legacies
Donations- unsoltcited
Other fundraising income
23,458
23,217
3,690
23,458
26,907
Other trading activities
Salesservices & sundry income
415
660
Investment Income
Deposit account interest
122
115
Cbaritable activities
Grants
191,722
225.041
Total in¢oming resour￿$
215,717
252.723
EXPENDITURE
CbAritable activities
Wages
Social security
Pensions
Direct costs of delivering eontra¢ted serviees
173,605
9J14
3282
15,448
181,157
9,663
3,766
17,459
201,649
212,045
Support costs
Management
Premises costs
Offi¢e running cO￿S
Depreciation of tangible assets
11038
8,￿2
2,053
9.148
11,039
1,732
21533
21,919
Finance
Bank charges
441
440
Other
Memberships and subscriptions
325
219
Governance costs
A¢countan¢y fees
8,730
8.349
Total resources expended
233,678
242,972
Net (expendithreyincome
(17,961)
9.751
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