Annual Report For the year to 31 December 2023
Care for the Family-Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Contents Charit Information Welcome from Chair of Trustees Re ort of the Council of Mana ement 5-14 Re ort of the Inde endent Auditors 15-17 Statement of Financial Activities 18 Balance Sheet 19 Statement of Cash Flows 20 Notes to the Accounts 21-35
Care for the Family- Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Charity Information Charity Name.. Care forthe Familv Registered Numbers: Company Number: Charity Number: OSCR Number.. Isle of Man: 3482910 1066905 SC038497 1231 (ceased 25 April 20231 Registered Office: Tovey House Cleppa Park Newport, NPIO 8BA Website Address.. www.cff.org.uk Council of Management: John O'Brien Norman Adams Samantha Callan Paul Francis Yolanda Ibbett (Chairl Executive Team: Robin Vincent Rob Parsons, OBE Katharine Hill Paula Pridham Andrew Firth (Chief Execuknvel (Founder) Registered Auditors: Haines Watts Wales LLP 7 Neptune Court Vanguard Way Cardiff, CF24 5PJ Bankers: Lloyds Bank plc 45 Newport Road Cardiff, CF24 OTW CAF BANK Ltd Kings Hill West Malling Kent, ME19 4TA
Care for the Family- Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Chair of Trustees, Welcome In 2023 we marked the 35 anniversary of the founding of Care for the Family. While some challenges are similar across all generation5, in other ways the pressures on family life are very different to those we addressed in our first few years as a charity. As society begins to assess the lasting impact of the pandemic, we see that just as it 'turbo-charged' certain trends such as the rise of technology, the use of Zoom, and shopping online. it did the same in family life- intensifying existing trends such as the growth in mental health issues among children. The'Two Nations, report on the state of poverty in the UK, published by The Centre for Social Justice ICSJI in December 2023, lays bare some of those challenges. wo decades ago, just one in ten children were assessed as having a clinically recognisable mental health problem, a figure that is now one in five, rising to one in four for those between 17 and 19 . The number of pupils with an education health and care plan IEHCI has increased by almost two-thirds since 2016. Just under two decades ago, 26 per cent of secondary and primary school pupils with special educational needs were eligible for Free School Meals IFSMI, a key proxy for disadvantage. Today 41 per cent of pupils with an EHC plan are eligible for FSM. For many, trauma and sexual abuse are a terrible part of their most formative years., The report notes that over half of children seen by the Child and Adolescent Mental Health Services ICAMHSI cited family relationship problems as one cause of their mental ill-health. And the CSJ'S analysis found that those who experience family breakdown are 2.3 times more likely to experience homelessness. 1.7 times more likely to experience mental health issues and 1.6 times more likely to experience debt. The scale of the challenge is daunting, but the good news is that supporting couple relationships and parenting can have significant impact. The authors observe that, 'Secure family relationships are central to setting up children for the best start in life. Children from stable families are less likely to be excluded and tend to do better at school, are less likely to be involved with the criminal justice system, and have better employment outcomes than children from families who experience family instability and breakdown., They add: 'High quality parenting substantially improves the odds of children that live in disadvantaged circumstances performing better at school. Amongst the poorest familie5, where children had high levels of positive parenting, 58 per cent had a good level of achievement in their first year at school compared with 19 per cent of those with low-quality parentinB.' As the charity responds to these challenges, we are seeking to make the best use of both in-person and onllne events and training- benefitting from the efficiencies and increased reach of the online world, while not losing the power of face-to-face connections. We Saw increased attendance at our evening events compared with 2022, and were able to deliver some in-house training in person. Complementing this, we are continuing to deliver specialist bereavement support events and our core 'open' training sessions online, instead of reverting to the pre-pandemic in-person model, and this is delivering increased accessibility for attendees from right across the UK. This report outlines new resources, events and investment in facilities which will enable us to continue to Strengthen family life. We are grateful to the donors and partners whose support made this all possible. John O'8rlen Chair of ustees Twom on5'. The State of Poverty In the UK (The Centre forsoclal Jusdce, 202311 p13 Ibid, p14 Ibld, p272 Ibidi pllo Ibid, p236 Ibidi p245
Care for the Family- Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Report of the Council of Management For the Year to 31 December 2023 The trustees present their report and the audited financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 December 2023, which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors, report and accounts for Companies Act purposes. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI "Accounting and Reporting by Charities" Objectives and Activities Care for the Family's purpose is to strengthen and support family life- enabling families to find help during challenging times, and encouragement in the good times. We provide relationship education and support in three central areas of family life: couple support, parenting and bereavement. Our initiatives include: An engaging programme of events with teaching on family life tOPlCS Sub5idised relationship-building activity holidays for single parent families Parent training courses delivered by a network of trained facilitators Resources and courses to support couple relationships Bereavement Care Awareness days delivered through local community initiatives Networks of trained volunteer befrienders in more speciali5ed areas of family life support Writing and producing books, videos, podcasts and other accessible resources to Strengthen family life Focused projects to meet specilic needs, for example those parenting alone or with children with additional needs Achievements and Performance In the last Annual Report, we identified some specific goals for 2023, and here we indicate our progress against those goals. Specific Objectives Publish a book to support anyone who has been bereaved, through the early months of their grief. Produce and release a substantial new resource to help couples prepare for marriage. Measured Progress/Success/Achievements This has now been written, edited and typeset and will 80 to print in January 2024, for publication in the spring. The resource has been fully scoped out and written, and the majority of the video content filmed. It will be launched a5 The Pre- Marriage Sessions in Spring 2024. Five videos were produced and released on topics suc harming, eatlng disorders and helping teens with depression or suicidal thoughts. Support parents facin8 challenging clrcumstances, through the production of short bite-5ized videos on tOPlCS Such as when your teena er self-harms. Develop two new event5, including one for couples at every stage of their relationship. asse The content for two new event5 has been created: one for couples (Going the Distance) and one for parents (Big Parenting Que5tionsJ. Venues have been booked and events will take place throughout 2024. The new CRM system was launched In November 2023. It h•5 b•en readily adopted by staff and is already delivering benefits and •fflclend•$. We were grateful for the support of generous donors who contributed a total of £275k specifically for the building project during 2023. Construction was well under way by year end and we anticipate being able to use the studio from Easter 2024. rtttnt • newCRM syit•m. to f•¢llitat¢ bettsr ways of working and more robust support for l*nlll•s. Start the construction of a new studio facility, to better enable the creation of digital content.
Care for the Family- Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Events, conferences and training A key way that Care for the Family engages witrh families to achieve our charitable objectives is through events and training- both online and in person. Events and conferences The following events took place in person, at various venues around the UK.. ndgf_Ttstr&d- Equipping parents to support their child's wellbeing ums'NlgThhtO ' _ Effective wellbeing tools, real-life stories and encouragement for all mums bwrtof Communlcoti4- Unpacking methods to help public speakers to better grasp how to speak not only to the head, but to the heart kn.Evenlnq wlth Rob Parso A new event where Rob shares from his experiences how we can make the best of our circumstances, gifts, opportunities and perhaps most of all our relationships EAytime Notlonal: Conftren A mix of plenary sessions and specialist workshops aimed at inspiring and equipping church toddler groups in their work supporting parents of young children 'Great practical tips, helpful advice and resources to guide you through these challenging times., Parent, A Mind of Thelr Own We a150 provided a programme of training seminars at various festivals and independent conferences. In partnership with Min-y-Don outdoor activity centre we organised two Mountain Dad weekends. A group of dads and their children stayed at the centre and climbed a local mountain - creating the opportunity to achieve a challenge together and build family bonds. Feedback from those who attended was very positive. In May 2023 we launched a major new resource, Dote Night in a Box 2. This consisted of engaging content and teaching for couples delivered online on selected dates, paired with a box delivered to the door which contained a board game for couples to play together Iboth during and after the event). This gave couples a chance to connect, communicate and strengthen their relationship. One respondent said, 'We had such a good evening with tears and laughter,. the questions in the board game were great conversation starters. We took them on holiday with us and used them whilst in a coffee shop having a cuppa and some cake! I have recommended this to so many people., 3,000 tickets were made available and these were all sold, including 800 boxes which have been gifted to military couples thanks to the army chaplaincy service. We also held a number of events for bereaved parents, bereaved siblings and those widowed at an early age, offering in-depth peer support and specialist help to those attending. Some of these were held online, and others in person. These included specially filmed video content, live talks, and the use of small facilitated breakout discussion groups, where the bereaved are carefully allocated alongside others with similar experiences. We were able to hold ten such events during 2023, including two weekend events, and also two online events for parents of children with additional need5. One young widow said, 'This has felt so beneficial and I have definitely gained so much from it for myself and my children. Thank you so much for the experience.. Training A key element of our work is providing training to those who wish to support people in their local communities. This includes individuals from local authoritie5, schools, community groups and churche5. Our training is high quality and draws on proven research-ba5ed theory. he tralnlng is fabulous. it's given me so much guldance and encouragement, I haven't experienced tralning like thls before- it's the perfect mlx of relational and professional, and It makes you really want to do it justice when we come to actually runnin8 the coursesl., During the year we trained over 100 new facilitators who are now fully licensed and equipped to run the range of Time Outfor P(Jrent5 courses in their settings. This included 22 who attended in-house training for a local authority, and four local members of staff from STEP Iraq. STEP is a recognized UNICEF Partner, providing support for foster families and child protections services at a refugee camp in Kurdistan. In addition, 41 people completed the training to deliver the Facilltator
Care for the Family-Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Children with Additional Needs course, including 18 from a local authority and a country-wide charity providlng support to such families. '1 feel much better equipped now to handle my own anger more effectively and also help my chlldren deal wlth thelrs. It's made a blg difference to our familv., A further 130 facilitators attended our free relicensing training for those who need a refresher session in order to ensure their skills and knowledge are up to date, and were relicensed to run courses. Several hundred parenting courses were run during the year by licensed facilitators, reaching an estimated 2,600 parents across the UK. This was a 27% increase on the previous year. Parent, Time Outfor Parents.. Handling Anger In the Family Durlng the year we undertook a full review and update of the delegate training handbooks to include material developed for the online learning platform. We renamed our specialist course to Children with Additional Needs (previously Children with Special Needs), and these sessions, plus the additional sessions (Children with ADHD and Children on the Autism Spectruml were all updated to reflect changes in language and terminology. Wrexham County Borough Council has now started rolling out our Time Outfor Parents courses for all parents of children transitioning into high school, with the team reaching 46 schools across Wrexham. Headteachers are impressed by the feedback evaluations plus significant improvements in the behaviour of the children whose parents have been on courses. Bereavement Care A woreness IBCAI training sesslons are delivered in-person or online, to equip people to feel confident to support those who have been bereaved. Sessions are presented by a small team of trained volunteer facilitators. In the autumn we held our first in-person gathering of the team, at Care for the Familrf5 offices in Newport. This enabled us to refresh their training skills, update their knowledge and reinforce our appreciation of their voluntary contribution to the charity's work. 'Very well paced Itrainingl, delivered wlth sensltivity and informative., Attendee, Bereavement Care Awareness Training During the year we developed some new video content to strengthen and enhance the teaching and variety of content. We also provided a number of follow-up sessions online with churches and other organisations who had hosted in- house training, to give additional specific support as they planned their next steps in the light of the trainin8 they had received. In total, the volunteer facilitators delivered over 30 training event5 in 2023 Iboth online and in various locations around the UK). These were attended by 600 delegates- an increase of 20% on the previous year. Family-building breaks Single parent families face many pressures, and our Take A Breok multi- activity adventure holidays aim to give such families a break from the responsibilities and pressures of home. These weeks strengthen family bonds and deepen relationships, boost the confidence of parents and children, enable families to get to know other families in the same situation and offer hope. Five holidays were delivered at three different activity centres in North Wales, Scotland and Essex, attended by 50 families, e hollday has had such an Impact on our family. I feel so much stronger, and it does feel Ilke the start of somethlng newl, Slngle parent, Take A Breok hollday Resources and courses Care for the Familvs books, digital courses and other materials give help to many families across the UK and beyond, providing encouragement and practical support to help strengthen family life. Some of the resources produced in 2023 are outlined below. Topfips For Parents Wh¢nthDFelailwswp br*akln9yowhwrt Our range of 26 different Top Tips leaflets provide practical, accessible guidance on many aspects of family life. They are all available for free dowrnload, or physical copies can be purchased for distribution in local communities. We added a new title to the range, When the relationship with your child is breoking your heart, and also revised and updated many of the existing titles.
Care for the Family-Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Born Free by Katharine Hill was published in the Spring, bringing a wealth of experience and practical, wise advice on how to live freely and lightly while managing the demands of family, work and relationships. BORN FREE In the autumn we released Love, Di.. Wurmth, Wit und Wisdomfor the Ups and Downs of Life, by Dianne Par50n5, a heartwarming collection of reflections and stories. A revised and updated version of Left to Their Own Device5P was a150 published this year. We produced a number of short teaching videos for use in live events and to accompanv courses. These included three videos on parenting styles, boundaries and the importance of play for children. Online support Seeking support online is an accessible and non-threatening way for many people to find information and help, and we have seen this reflected in the success of the Date Night in a Box 2 online event. Our website continues to consistently receive tens of thousands of views each month, with the most frequently visited pages being those about our live events, parent support and bereavement support. Short-form video content is increasingly one of the main ways that people like to access content. We produced and released a range of short five-minute videos on How to help my teen with topics including self-harming, eating disorders and helping teens with depression or suicidal thoughts. The Dud Cave podcast is growing in popularity, and a new episode is released each month. During the year we put out a survey to over 1,000 men to find out more about the issues that most affected them. Based on the responses, we have reviewed and improved the format, and recorded a number of new episodes on tOPlCS that were identified as particular needs. The whole podcast is now only available as audio, which better suits the way people typically access podcasts, although we release video teasers and reels on social media. Facebook remains our most engaged social channel with 32,000 followers. X Iformerly Twitter) has 10,000 and Instagram 7,000. These are valuable channels for raising awareness of the charity and sharing bite-size encouragement or tips for different aspects of family life. Volunteer networks and befriending CareLlne and befriendlng CareLine- our telephone support and signposting service - provides more in- depth support for people facing particularly complex or traumatic challenges in their family life. Issues addressed included bereavement, divorce, parenting, addictions, sexual issues and mental health. During the year more than 600 new clients were supported in this way, including referrals from statutory bodies such a5 GPS and social services. '[ am so grdteful- we have been given tools to go on using and already can see a difference. The standard ofsupport was beyond all expectstion, both personable and professional., One respondent said, 'IYour CareLine advi50rl was so sympathetic and understanding. I have found myself much more able to cope emotionally and to put things in perspective., Another wrote, 'It was an amazing service and truly helpful to my husband and l. Thank you., CareLine caller Our telephone befriending services provide unique peer-to-peer support from trained befrienders in three specialist areas.. parents of children with additional needs, bereaved parents, and those widowed young. Many hundreds were supported in this way through either one-off or ongoing befriending. One parent of a child with additional needs said, 'My befriender is absolutely lovelv, non-judgmental and has been such a great advisor. Her suggestions and Insights have been completely spot on. It is invaluable to have advice from someone who has experienced what we are going through. 'It is Ilterally the best support service I have ever had.. Befrlendee
Care for the Family- Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Other networks Equipping local group5 to reach out to families in their communities enables us to have an impact across the UK. We were delighted that 24 new Who Let The Dads Out? groups were established during the year, providing a welcoming environment for fathers and father-figures and their children to Spend dedicated time together and strengthen their relationships. A gathering of the volunteer reps took place in Tovey House in October, and then in November we provided a keynote speaker at a fatherhood conference in Dunfermline and held an open session for enquirers Sn Kirkintilloch. In addition, a new Who Let The Dads Out? promotional video has been recorded and is now being used. It was filmed at the thriving Who Let The Dads OutP group running at Teddington Baptist Church. During the year we hosted four online events called Playtime Connect, following a survey we carried out where our Playtime audience (church parent and toddler group leaders) indicated that they would value regular opportunities to network with each other online. The Playtime National Conference, with a theme of 'Shaping your legacy,, then took place in Milton Keynes in September with a sell-out audience. Three new resources for toddler groups were created, each of which included a story, ideas for activities and take- home sheets for parents and carers. These are available as free downloads from the website. We worked collaboratively with the Gather Movement and several other organisations to produce a booklet that focuses on twelve top tips to help parent and toddler group5 understand what they do to help children become school- ready. Members of our team accepted an invitation to speak at the parliamentary launch of this resource, which took place in November and was hosted by the Rt Hon Stephen Timms MP. It is hoped that the booklet will encourage closer working between toddler groups, schools and local authorities. We had a significant presence at the Big Church Festival in May, which was attended by about 28,000 people. A grant provided by the Douglas Trust enabled us to be featured through the craft tent and soft play tent, a stand in the Expo, interviews on the 'Garden Stage,, full page advert in the programme and repeated video adverts on the main stage screen. Resource gift bag5 full of free information about Care for the Family and the Kitchen Table Project were distributed to parents and carers at various festivals this summer. 1,700 bags have been supplied to families at Big Church Festival, Wildfires, HTB Focus Festival, Awaken and Abound Festival. Connections with prisons continue to build, with the team delivering a workshop at the Managing Chaplains annual conference on the subject of how to run parenting courses in prisons. Five members of different prison chaplaincy teams have booked onto our Time Out for Parents training so far, so they can be licensed to deliver our parenting courses in prison5. In addition, we have had several enquiries from prisons regarding how to incorporate our information and help leaflets within their visitors, centres. Public benefit The Trustees have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit in deciding what activities the charity should undertake. The paragraphs above provide further information. Plans for Future Periods During 2024 we aim to continue to support families through a mix of events. resource production, befriending, breaks for slngle parent families, and training both online and in person. We are also aiming to achieve several specific new goals during the year: Trial the provision of a Time Outfor Parents.. Additionol Needs course online, for parents of children with complex and challenging needs. Fully revise and republish Doddy's Working Away- a book to help men who are in prison to engage wlth their parenting role and maintain the relationship with their children. Complete the construction of a new studio facility, enabling the charity to create more video content to support families. Run two new core events at locations around the UK= one to support couples in their relationship. and one for parents raising children through the pre-teenage transition years. Develop and pilot some new events for those who have been bereaved. on specific topics such as how to help vour children through grief.
Care for the Family- Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Structure, Governance and Management Governing document The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 12 Decemb"er 1997 and registered as a charity on 17 December 1997. The company was incorporated under a Memorandum of A550ciation which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and it is governed under its Articles of Association. In the event of the company being wound up, members are required to contribute an amount not exceeding £10. The Articles of Association were reviewed and amended in 2017. All necessary filings and submissions have been completed in thls respect. Recruitment and appointment of the Council of Management The directors of the company are also charity trustees for the purposes of charity law and under the company's Articles are known as Members of the Council of Management. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the Members of the Council of Management can only be elected from the membership of the charity. The number closest to one third of the Members of the Council of Management retire by strict rotation and, being eligible, can offer themselves for re-election at the next Annual General Meeting. Care 15 taken to ensure that the Council of Management includes experience in financial, legal and educational fields. Induction and training of Trustees New trustees are given an introduction to the work of Care for the Family by the Chair of Trustees and the executive team. Trustees are kept informed through regular internal reports (including financial report51 and samples of produced materials. All trustees are encouraged to tour the main offices of Care for the Family, as well as attending events that the charity organises. In addition, the organisation holds two staff conferences each year to which trustees are invited and where they have opportunities to be updated on the charity's work and mix with members of staff. Upon appointment trustees are informed of their obligations in law as a trustee of a charity, and are encouraged to acquaint themselves with the publications and guidance available from the Charity Commission. Organisational structure The Council of Management meets three times a year and oversees finances, the present work and the future development of the charity. They have regard for the advice of the executive team, to whom the management of the work of Care for the Family and the day-to-day operational decisions have been delegated. The Council of Management all give of their time freely in their role as trustees, and during the year Samantha Callan provided consultancy services to the charity, which was compliant with our conflict of interest policy. Transactions with related parties are disclosed in note 20 of these accounts. Remuneration of the executive team is approved by the Council of Management and is reviewed annually. The Council of Management benchmark the executive team pay against pay levels in other charities of a similar Size and activity to ensure that the remuneration set is fair and appropriate. The remuneration of all other staff is Set by the executive team in consultation with the Council of Management. The executive team withdraw from any discussion of their own terms of service. The average number of full-time equivalent staff employed by the charity during the year was 68 with consultants and casual staff asslsting as appropriate. During 2023 we had a total of 196 active volunteers. This was made up of 117 befrienders, 3 Bereaved Adult Siblings volunteers, 33 area coordinators for the parenting network, 28 volunteers who run Bereovement Core Aworeness courses, 4 who help with office administration and 11 area representatives for Who Let The Dads O(Jt? Risk management Overview The members of the Council of Management recognise that they have overall responsibility for ensurlng that they implement an appropriate system for the management of risk, whether financial or otherwise, to which the charitable company may be exposed. For this reason the Council of Management has charged the executive team with the task of ensuring that internal controls and the exposure to risk are reviewed on a regular basis. Relevant staff, who are drawn from a wide cross-section of the charitable company and who have responsibility in key areas, meet at least twice yearly to consider..
Care for the Family- Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 The types of risk to which the charitable company may be exposed The level of risk that is considered acceptable The likelihood of each risk materializing Our ability to reduce the incidence and impact on the business of risks that do materialise The costs of control relative to the benefit obtained The Risk Management meetings are the forum where new risks are identified, discussed and any risk plan is assigned or formulated as appropriate. The results of these regular reviews are reported back to the Council of Management by the executive team. Risk plans have been developed to reduce the risk and mitigate the effects of any of the above. All risk plans are reviewed annually and have two designated staff to prevent unintentional omission due to staff turnover. CRM system During 2023 we commenced the Implementation Phase of our replacement CRM system and, following extensive internal testing, successfully launched the new system to users at the 'go-live' event in November. Overall, it was delivered in an appropriate timeframe, within budget expectation, and with the functionality agreed in the project plan. Some final integration work is required to complete the automation of a small number of workflows. This is being developed by a middleware specialist,. the final costs of this are contractually fixed and are payable only on performance. Effective project governance, including regular steering group reviews with members of the Executive Leadership Team, and the wholehearted engagement of staff across the organisation, minimised the risks and enabled the successful execution of this complex and significant investment by the charity into improving its understanding of and provision for its beneficiaries and supporters. In 2024 we have plans to take full advantage of this new platform, through extensive training and investl8ating areas for future enhancement. Financial Review Income This year the charity received funds of £4.38m, with expenditure of £4.06m. Voluntary income for the year was £4.10m. This consisted of regular payments received via bank standing orders and direct debits of £2.96m, ad hoc giving of £l.Ilm and legacy income of £0.03m. Regular donations by direct debit & standing order (incl Gift Aid) Other ad hoc donations (incl Gift Aid) Legacies Resource sales, event & training income Other income
Care for the Family- Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Expenditure The net C05t to the charity of running events, conferences and training events was £1.66m. Running family-building breaks resulted in a net cost to the charity of £0.32m. These costs include not only the direct costs of the event itself, but also content definition, research and preparation, event marketing, promotion and publicity, event management and post-event contact with delegates throughout the year. Providing resources resulted in a net Cost to the charity of £0.62m. This sum includes the cost of producing new resources, as well as providing resources free of charge to those who cannot afford them. The charity also provided support to families through a range of befriender and support networks, a counselling referral service and through our website. The cost to the charity of providing these Services was £0.94m. Fundraising and associated publicity are important aspects of any charity's operation, and £0.33m has been spent in this area, amounting to 8.oyo of the total expenditure. 41 Events, conferences & training Family-building breaks Resources & courses Volunteer networks & befriending Raising funds Principal funding sources Care for the Family is primarily funded by donations from the general public. Partners of Care for the Family support the charity through regular donations via standing order and direct debit. In 2023 68Yo of the charity's income came from Partners. This provides a strong and stable base for future development and the charity's aim to increase its net Partner numbers during the year was achieved. The remainder came from ad hoc donations and other funding sources which included grants from charitable trusts and statutory sources. Care for the Family seeks to maximise the potential of donated income by securing a gift aid declaration where possible, which increases the value of the donation by 250A. While there is income from resource sales and seminar tickets, these activities could not take place without the generosity of our Partners and other donors. Material expenditure incurred within the reporting period achieve5 a positive net return of raised income within the same period. Therefore, the charity doe5 not find it necessary to consider the effect this expenditure has on any future period. Fundraising practices Care for the Famil¢5 family-strengthening events (whether 'on tourf or online) tyPlC311y Include a brief financial appeal, giving an opportunity for attenders to contribute to the work of the charity with regular donations via direct debit if they wish. We also produce a biannual fundraising letter which is sent to a selection of our supporters. These events nd mailings are organised and coordinated by Care for the Family staff and we do not use professional fundraisers or commercial participators. Supporters of the charity undertake fundraising activity on our behalf Ifor example sponsored walks), but do so independently and voluntarily. 12
Care for the Family- Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Care for the Family has signed up to the Fundraising Regulator's Code of Fundraising Practice, and is committed to operating in line with its standards. The Fundraising team keep up to date with guidelines from the Fundraising Regulator. No complaints about the charity's fundraising activities were received during 2023. We manage all of our mailings and correspondence with supporters in line with their communication preferences. All correspondence provides the recipient with information about how they can be removed from our mailing lists. We do not buy data or share our data with others, do not undertake telephone fundraising, and ensure that our fundraising requests are sensitive and made without pressure. Fixed assets The charity ha5 for its headquarters a recently-refurbished building based in Newport. It is a substantial property of over 18,000 sq ft. Reserves policy The Council of Management has considered the charity's requirements for reserves in light of the main risks to which it is exposed. While much of the charity's income is of a regular nature there is still a considerable reliance on ad hoc donations which by their nature are unpredictable. In addition, there is a continuing need to develop new resources and undertake new projects, all of which require investment with no ultimate guarantee of increases in income. For these and other reasons the Council of Management believes that it is appropriate to have minimum free reserves (that is, unrestricted funds net of funds already designated) of six months, core operating costs, which currently amounts to approximately £1.50m. At the year end the free reserves amounted to £3,363k. These reserves stood above the minimum level defined by our policy. This is primarily due to the aftereffects of the Covid-19 pandemic, during which restrictions upon activity, notably live events, resulted in significant reductions to expenditure, which caused an increase in reserves. The policy reflects a minimum appropriate level, and the Trustees believe the current figure held is reasonable in view of the charity's context and main risks to which it is exposed. Investment policy The Council of Management has the power to invest in such assets as they see fit. The primary linvestmentl objective is to generate a real return exceeding the rate of GBP inflation, while accepting a level of risk similar to the long-run historical risks of investing in a blended portfolio of 50 per cent bonds and 50 per cent equities. The investment manager is structured to give due consideration to the appropriateness for the charity of any investment and its consistency with the charity's aim5 and objectives. Responsibilities of the Council of Management The Council of Management Ithe members of which are a150 director5 of Care for the Family for the purposes of company lawl is responsible for preparing the Report of the Council of Management and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). Company law requires the Council of Management to prepare financial statements for each financial year, which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of its incoming resources and application of resources. including income and expenditure. In preparing these financial statements, the Council of Management is required to: Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently Observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP Make judgements and estimates that are prudent and reasonable State where applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charitable company will continue in operation 13
Care forthe Family-Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 The Council of Management is responsible for maintaining adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charitable company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006, the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005 and the Charities Accounts Iscotlandl Regulations 2006 las amended). The Council of Management is also responsible for Safeguarding the assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. Members of the Council of Management Members of the Council of Management, who are direttors for the purpose of company law and trustees for the purpose of charity law, who served during the year and up to the date of this report are set out on page 3. Disclosure of information to the auditors We, the directors of the company who held office at the date of approval of these Financial Statements as set out above each confirm, so far as we are aware, that.. There is no relevant audit information of which the charitable company's auditors are unaware,. and We have taken all the steps that we ought to have taken in order to make ourselves aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the charity's auditors are aware of that informati on. This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2017 relating to small companies. Independent Auditor5 A resolution to appoint Haines Watts as independent auditors for the ensuing year will be proposed at the Annual General Meeting. Approved by the Council of Management on 18th July 2024 and signed on its behalf by.. John O'Brien Chair of Trustees 14
Care for the Family- Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Independent Auditor's Report To the Members of Care for the Family For the Year to 31 December 2023 Opinion We have audited the financial statements of Care for the Family (the 'charitable company'l for the year ended 31 December 2023 which comprise the Statement of Financial Activities, the Balance Sheet, the Statement of Cash Flows and notes to the financial statements, including a summary of significant accounting policies. The financial reporting framework that has been applied in their preparation is applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard opplicoble in the UK and Republic of Ireland (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). In our opinion the financial statements: give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 December 2023, and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the year then ended; have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice; and have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006, the Charities and Trustee Investment Iscotlandl Act 2005 and regulation 8 of the Charities Accounts Iscotlandl Regulation5 2006. Basis for opinion We conducted our audit in accordance with International Standards on Auditing IUKI IISAS IUKII and applicable law. Our responsibilitie5 under those standards are further described in the Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the charitable company in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial statements in the UK, including the FRC'S Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical responsibilities in accordance with these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion. Conclusions relating to going concern In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the Council of Management's use of the going concern basis of accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate. Based on the work we have performed, we have not identified any material uncertainties relating to events or condition5 that, individually or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are authorised for issue. Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of the trustees with respect to going concern are described in the relevant sections of this report. Other information The Council of Management are responsible for the other information. The other information comprises the information included in the Annual Report, other than the financial statements and our Report of the Independent Auditors thereon. Our opinion on the financial statements does not cover the other information and, except to the extent otherwise explicitly stated in our report, we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. In connection with our audit of the financial Statements, our responsibility is to read the other information and, in doin8 so, consider whether the other information is materially incon51Stent with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the audit or otherwise appears to be materially misstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we are required to determine whether this gives rise to a material misstatement in
Care for the Family-Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 the financial statements themselves. If, based on the work we have performed, we conclude that there is a material misstatement of this Other information, we are required to report that fact. We have nothing to report in this regard. Opinions on other matters prescribed by the Companies Act 2006 In our opinion, based on the work undertaken in the course of the audit.. the information given in the Council of Management's report (incorporating the directors reportl for the financial year for which the financial statements are prepared is consistent with the financial statements; and the Report of the Council of Management report has been prepared in accordance with applicable legal requirements. Matters on which we are required to report by exception In the light of our knowledge and understanding of the charitable company and its environment obtained in the course of the audit, we have not identified material misstatements in the directors, report. We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Companies Act 2006 and the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006 require us to report to you if, in our opinion.. adequate and proper accounting records have not been kept, or returns adequate for our audit have not been received from branches not visited by us,. or the financial statements are not in agreement with the accounting records and returns; or certain disc105ures of directors, remuneration specified by law are not made,. or we have not received all the information and explanations we require for our audit; or the Council of Management were not entitled to prepare the financial statements in accordance with the small companies, regime and take advantage of the small companies, exemptions in preparing the directors, report and from the requirement to prepare a strategic report. Responsibilities of the Council of Management As explained more fully in the Council of Management's responsibilities statement, the Council of Management (who are also the directors of the charitable company for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fair view, and for such internal control as the Council of Management determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the Council of Management are responsible for assessing the charitable company's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosing, as applicable, matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the Council of Management either intend to liquidate the charitable company or to cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do so, Auditor's responsibilities for the audit of the financial Statements We have been appointed as auditor under section 44llllcl of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005 and under the Companies Act 2006 and report in accordance with regulations made under those Acts. Our objectives are to obtain reasonable assurance about whether the financial statements as a whole are free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue a Report of the Independent Auditors that includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance, but is not a guarantee that an audit conducted in accordance with ISAS IUKI will always detect a material misstatement when it exists. Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate, they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these financial statements. The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularities, including fraud is detailed below.. Our planning procedures identify the legal and regulatory frameworks applicable to the operations and financial statements of the group. These are reviewed internally with the audit team including relevant industry experience and expectations as well as externally with the client management. The key laws and regulations we considered in this context were the Companies Act 2006, Charities Act 2011, Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005 and relevant tax legislation. 16
Care for the Family-Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Once identified, we assess the risks of material misstatements in relation to the laws and regulations, irregularities, including fraud and adjust our testing accordingly. Our audit procedures include.. Discussing with the management which areas of the business they believe to be more susceptible to fraud, and whether they have any knowledge or suspicion of fraudulent activities,. Obtaining an understanding of the key controls put in place by the group to address risks identified, assessing the effectiveness of those and discussing how these are maintained and monitored internally,. Assessing the risk of management override and review and testing of journal entries made into the accounting system; Discussions with management the legal and regulatory obligations of the bu5ine55 and whether they have any knowledge or suspicion of non-compliance. Despite the audit being planned and conducted in accordance with ISAS IUKI there remains an unavoidable risk that material misstatements in the financial statements may not be detected owing to inherent limitations of the audit, and that by their very nature, any such instance5 of fraud or irregularities likely involve collusion, forgery, intentional misrepresentation, or the override of internal controls. A further description of our responsibilities for the audit of the financial statements is located on the Financial Reporting Council's website at www.frc.org.uk/auditorsresponsibilities. This description forms part of our Report of the Independent Auditors. Use of our report This report is made solely to the charitable company's members, as a body, in accordance with Chapter 3 of Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006, and to the charitable company's Council of Management, as a body, in accordance with Regulation 10 of the Charities Accounts (Scotlandl Regulations 2006. Our audit work has been undertaken so that we might state to the charitable company's members and Council of Management those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the charitable company, the charitable company's members as a body and the charitable company's Council of Management as a body, for our audit work, for thi5 report, or for the opinions we have formed. Victoria Carter (Senior Statutory Auditor) Haines Watts Wales LLP, Statutory Auditors 7 Neptune Court Vanguard Way Cardiff CF24 5PJ Date: 17
Care for the Family- Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Statement of Financial Activities (including income and expenditure account} For the Year Ended 31 December 2023 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Notes Income from: Donatlons and legacles 3,819,301 281,294 4,100,595 4,226,819 Charltable activities 199,151 199,151 128,671 Investments Bank interest received Dividend income 25,171 27,511 25,171 27,511 9,484 12,057 Other 24,867 24,867 11,077 Total Income 4,096,001 281,294 4,377,295 4,388,108 Expendlture on: Ralsing funds 327,233 327,233 308,824 Charitable activitles 3,638,411 99,828 3,738,239 3,620,370 Total Expenditure 3,965,644 99,828 4,065,472 3,929,194 Net gain on investments 112,236 112,236 177,8591 Net income and Net movement In fund5 before transfers 242,593 181,466 424,059 381,055 Transfer5 between funds 652,297 1652,2971 Net income and Net movement In funds 894,890 1470,8311 424,059 381,055 Reconciliation of funds Total funds brought forward 6,829,248 506,061 7,335,309 6,954,254 ota_l funds catrf¢d forward. , 7,724,138 35,230 7,759,368 7,335,30 The notes on pages 21 to 35 form part of these financial statements. 18
Care for the Family- Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Balance Sheet at 31 December 2023 2023 2022 Notes Fixed assets Intangible assets Tangible assets Investments 336,158 3,396,644 2,399,600 3,024,442 1,069,157 io Total flxed assets 6,132,402 4,093,599 Current assets Stocks Debtors Cash at bank and in hand li 12 95,082 243,983 1,560,841 103,247 265,740 3,014,332 1,899,906 3,383,319 Creditors.. Amounts falling due within one year 13 1272,9401 1141,6091 Net current assets 1,626,966 3,241,710 Total assets less current liabllitles Creditors.. Amounts falling due after more than one year 7,759,368 7,335,309 13 Net assets 7,759,368 7,335,309 Represented by: Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 15 17 7,724,138 35,230 6,829,248 506,061 7,759,368 7,335,309 These financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 ot the Companies Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies. These financial statements were approved and authori5ed for issue by the Council of Management on 18th July 2024 and signed on their behalf by.. John (YBrien Chair of Trustees 19
Care for the Family- Annual Report For the Year ta 31 December 2023 Statement of Cash Flows For the Year Ended 31 December 2023 2023 2022 Cash flows from operating activities Net income for the financial year Adjustments for.. 424,059 381,055 Amortisation of intangible assets Depreciation of tangible assets Interest received 5,698 147,560 173,269 125,1711 19,4841 112,0571 Dividends received 127.5111 1112,2361 (Deduct gainsllAdd back losses on investments Decrease/llncreasel in trade and other debtors Decrease/llncreasel in stocks Increase/lDecreasel in trade and other creditors 77,859 21,757 135,4681 8,165 11,1841 118,7181 131,331 Cash from operations 573,652 555,272 Cash flows from investing actlvities Purchase of investments 11,921,109) 739,043 1629,9461 Proceeds from sale of investments 323,444 Purchase of tangible assets Purchase of intangible assets Interest received 1519,7621 1341,8561 1135,2851 25,171 9,484 Dividends received 27,511 12,057 Net cash from investlng activities 11,991.0021 1420,2461 Cash flows from flnancing activitles (Repayment) of loans Net cash used In financing actlvltie5 Net (decrease} In cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents at start of year 11,417,3501 135,026 3,059,646 2,924,620 Cash and cash equivalents at end of year 1,642,296 3,059,646 "Cash and cash eqvivalents" consist of "Cash at bank and In hand" £1,560,84112022'. £3,014,332) and "Cash held as part of the investment portfolio~ £81,45512022.. £45,314). For "Analy515 of Changes in Net Oebt" see Note 22. 20
Care for the Family-Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Notes to the Accounts For the Year Ended 31 December 2023 Company information Care for the Family is a company limited by guarantee and registered in England and Wales, registration number 3482910, and a charity registered in England and Wales number 1066905, in Scotland number SC038497 and in the Ih Isle of Man 1231 Iceased 25 April 20231. The registered office is Tovey House. Cleppa Park, Newport, NPIO 8BA. Basis of preparatlon of financial statements The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 (effective January 20191 (Charities SORP IFR510211, the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 and the Companies Act 2006. Care for the Family meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRSIO2. These financial statements have been prepared in compliance with SORP IFRS 1021. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy note. Regular income has remained stable and the trustees continue to pursue strategies to increase the number of Partners committed to giving to the charity on a monthly basis, and hence these accounts have been prepared on a Going Concern basis. The financial statements are prepared in sterling 1£), and rounded to the nearest pound. 1.2 Incoming resources All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be reliably measured. Donations, legacies and similar incoming resources are reported gross and the related fundraising costs are reported in costs of generating funds. Legacy entitlement is the earlier of the charity being notified of an impending distribution or the legacy being received. Income from government and other grants, whether'capital" or "revenue" grants, is recognised when the charity has entitlement to the funds, any performance conditions attached to the grants have been met, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be reliably measured and is not deferred. Grants from the government and other agencies have been included in incoming resources from charitable activities where these amount to a contract for services, but as donations where the money is given in response to an appeal or with greater freedom of use, for example government block grants. Deferred income represents amounts received for future periods and is released to incoming resources in the period for which it has been received. Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the charity,. this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable. 21
Care forthe Family-Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 Resources expended All expenditure is included on an accruals basis and is recognised when there is a legal or constructive obligation to pay. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is reported as part of the expenditure to which it relates.. Roisingfunds represents expenditure incurred in motivating the individual supporters, trusts and other organisation5 to contribute to the work of the charity; investment management Costs. Charitable octivities represents those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries. It includes both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those of an indirect nature necessary to support them. Governance represent5 those costs associated with meeting the constitutional and statutory requirements of the charity and include the audit fees and costs linked to the strategic management of the charity. All costs including support costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the SOFA on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly,. others are apportioned on the basis of an estimate of the proportion of time spent by staff on the activity. Support costs are those costs which do not in themselves constitute an activity,. instead they enable output creating activities to be undertaken. This cost category includes the central or regional office functions such as general management, human resources and payroll administration, budgeting and accounting, and information technology. Charltable activities Expenditure on charitable activities comprises those costs incurred by the charity in the delivery of its activities and services for its beneficiaries.. Events, Conferences and Troining are a range of events organised across the UK which cover a range of family-related topics. Fomily-Building Breoks are week or weekend courses designed to foster deeper relationships between parents and children. Resources and Courses are the provision of resources to further the family-strengthening aims of the charity. Volunteer Networks and Befriending are resources and services designed to provide support to those who are experiencing new or challenging family life situations. Fund accounting The charity maintains various type5 of funds as follows.. Generol unrestrictedfunds represent income which can be used in accordance with the charitable objects at the discretion of the Council of Management. Designatedfunds represent income set aside by the Council of Management out of general unrestricted funds for specific future purposes or projects. Re5trictedfunds represent income to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which has been raised by the charity for particular purposes. 22
Care for the Family-Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 Intanglble asset5 Intangible assets are measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and any accumulated impairment losses. Software development costs are recognised as an intangible asset when all of the following criteria are demon5trated'. The technical feasibility of completing the software so that it will be available for use or sale. The intention to complete the software and use or sell it. The ability to use the software or to sell it. How the software will generate probable future economic benefits. The availability of adequate technical, financial and other resources to complete the development and to use or sell the software. The ability to measure reliably the expenditure attributable to the software during its development. Amortisation is charged so a5 to allocate the cost of intangibles less their residual values over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line method. The intangible assets are amortised over the following useful economic lives: Software 10-20% per annum of cost If there is an indication that there has been a significant change in amortisation rate or residual value of an asset, the amortisation of that asset is revised prospectively to reflect the new expectations. If the net fair value of the identifiable assets and liabilities acquired exceeds the cost of a business combination, the excess up to the fair value of non-monetary assets acquired is recognised in profit or loss in the periods in which the non-monetary assets are recovered. Any excess exceeding the fair value of non-monetary assets acquired is recognised in profit or loss in the periods expected to be benefitted. Fixed assets and depreciation The threshold for capitalisation of assets is set at £1,000 per item. Depreciation is calculated so as to write off the cost of an asset, less its estimated residual value, over the useful economic life of that asset as follows: Freehold Building Freehold Land General Office Equlpment Motor Vehicles DVD Production 2% per annum of cost Not depreciated 10-25Ya per annum of cost 20_500A per annum of cost 20-50Yo per annum ofcost (the expected sales life of the DVD concerned) Fixed Asset Investments Investments are included at market value at the balance sheet date. Realised and unrealised gains or losses on investments are shown separately on the face of the statement of financial activities. Stocks Stocks are valued at the lower of cost and net realisable value, after making due allowances for obsolete and slow moving items. 23
Care for the Family- Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 i.io Penslon costs The charity operates a Group Personal Pension Scheme Imoney Purchase). Contributions are made to employees, personal pension plans, the majority of which are now within the group scheme. The amount charged to the Statement of Financial Activities represents the contributions payable to such schemes in respect of the accounting period and amount to £234,50112022.. £219,941). i.ii Operating lease agreements Rentals applicable to operating lease agreements where substantially all the benefits and risks of ownership remain with the lessor are charged against profit on a straight line basis over the period of the lease. 1.12 Forelgn currencies Transactions in foreign currencies are recorded at the rate ruling at the date of the transaction. Monetary assets and liabilities are retranslated at the rate of exchange prevailing at the balance sheet date. All differences are taken to the Statement of Financial Activities. 1.13 Non-derivative flnancial instruments Non-derivative financial instruments comprise trade and other debtors, cash and cash equivalents and trade and other creditors. 1.14 Debtor5 and credltors recelvable/payable wlthin one year Debtors and creditors Wlth no stated interest rate and receivable or payable within one year are recorded at transaction price. Any losses arising from impairment are recognised in the statement of financial activities. 1.15 Cash and cash equivalents Cash and cash equivalents in the balance sheet comprise cash at bank and in hand. For the purpose of the cash flow statement, cash and cash equivalents are net of bank overdrafts which are payable on demand. Net income/lexpendlture} 2023 2022 The net income/lexpenditurel for year is stated after charging.. Audit fee 5,250 5,250 Depreciation and other amounts written off tangible fixed assets.. Owned assets 147,560 173,269 Profit on disposal of fixed assets 4,583 10,789 Staff pension costs 234,501 219,941 24
Care for the Family- Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 Donations and Legacles Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Regular donations Ad hoc donations Legacies Governmentgrants 2,957,048 828,054 34,199 2,957,048 1,109,348 34,199 2,967,397 1,193,600 64,342 1,480 281,294 3,819,301 281,294 4,100,595 4,226,81 Regular Donations is the income received by bank standing order or direct debit. Tax recoverable in respect of donations amounted to £525,26412022.' £545,509) and this has been included within the relevant categories of income. 4a Total income Total 2023 Total 2022 Donations and legacies Sales of resources and donated goods Fees for seminars and training events Royalties Interest received Other income 4,100,595 61,382 137,769 44 4,226,819 48,319 80,352 45 25,171 52,334 . 4,377.?95_. 9,484 23,089 4b Income from charitable actlvltles Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Events, Conferences and Training Family-Building Breaks Resources and Courses 119,082 18,687 61,382 119,082 18,687 61,382 66,748 13,604 48,319 199,151 128,671 25
Care for the Family- Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Notes to the Accounts forthe Year Ended 31 December 2023 Cost of Charitable actlvitie5 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total 2023 Total 2022 Events, Conferences and Training Family-Building Breaks Resources and Course5 Volunteer Networks and Befriendin8 1,728,533 333,620 665,061 911,197 47,931 5,480 14,947 31,470 1,776,464 339,100 680,008 942,667 1,720,502 311,949 660,987 926,932 3,638,411 99,828 3,738,239 3,620,374. 6a Analysls of total resources expended Staff costs Other costs Total 2023 Total 2022 Cost of raising funds.. Cost of generating voluntary income Investment management costs 180,970 128,612 17,651 146,263 309,582 17,651 327,233 300,356 8,468 308,824 180,970 Charitable activities.. Events, Conferences and Trainin8 Family-Building Breaks Resources and Courses Volunteer Networks and Befriending 931,428 198,934 465,063 625,126 845,036 140,166 214,945 317,541 1,776,464 339,100 680,008 942,667 1,720,502 311,949 660,987 926,932 2,401,521 1663,951 4,065,472 .929,19 6b Analysls of support costs Management & Accounting Information Technology Human Total Governance Resources 2023 Cost of generating funds.. Voluntary income 14,560 4,548 30,508 3,638 53,254 Charitable activities.. Events, Conferences and Training Family-Building Breaks Resources and Courses Volunteer Networks and Befriending 76,071 16,584 37,810 51,100 23,786 5,193 11,819 15,979 162,783 36,479 80,402 109,481 19,138 4,211 9,493 12,861 281,778 62,467 139,524 189,421 196,125 61,325 419,65 726,44 26
Care for the Family- Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 Staff numbers and cost 2023 2022 The average number of staff employed during the year was 8212022: 851. The average number of full time equivalent staff employed by the charity during the year, analysed by category, including support staff was as follows.. Number Number Events, Conferences and Training Family-Building Breaks Resources and Courses Other Programmes Activities for Generating Funds Management & Admin Support 23 22 li li 15 14 65 Wages and Salaries Social security costs Pension costs Benefits in kind 2,001,540 165,480 234,501 29,989 1,910,453 173,922 219,941 29,675 2,431,510 2,333,991 2023 2022 Number Number £60,000- £70,000 £70,000- £80,000 £80,000 - £90,000 No trustee received any remuneration during the year for their services as a trustee12022.' nill. Trustees received reimbursement of expenses during the year of £26312022.. £nill. The total number of trustees who were paid expenses was 112022: 01. The total employment benefits, Sncluding employer pension contribution5, of the key management personnel of the charity were £395,78012022'. £372,737). 27
Care forthe F3mily-Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 Fixed assets- Intangible CompL*ter Software Total Assets Cost At l Jan 2023 144,783 341,856 1144,7831 144,783 341,856 1144,7831 Addition5 Disposals At 31 Dec 2023 341,856 341,856 Depreclatlon At ljan 2023 144,783 5,698 1144,7831 144,783 5,698 1144,7831 Charge for the year Disposals At 31 Dec 2023 5,698 5,698 Net Book Value At 31 Dec 2023 336,158 336,158 At 310ec 2022 FIKed assets- Tangible Freehold Motor Office Total Property Vehicles Equipment Assets C05t At ljan 2023 3,044,101 493,792 171,744 19,027 116,0001 497,183 6,943 12,8101 3,713,028 519,762 118,8101 Additions Disposals At 31 Dec 2023 3,537,893 174,771 501,316 4,213,980 Depreclatlon At l Jan 2023 Charge for the year Disposals 207,460 61,758 112,607 30,373 116,0001 368,519 55,429 12,8101 688,586 147,560 118,8101 At 31 Dec 2023 269,218 126.980 421,138 817,336 Net Book Value At 31 Dec 2023 3,268,675 47,791 80,178 3,396,644 At 31 Dec 2022 2,836,641 59,137 128,664 3,024,442 Included in Freehold Property are costs of £450,00012022: £450,000) in respect of Freehold Land. 28
Care forthe Family-Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 io Flxed Asset Investments 2023 2022 Market Value Llsted investments.. Opening market value Additions Disposals proceeds Portfolio revaluation 1,023,843 1,921,109 1739,0431 112,236 795,200 629,946 1323,4441 177,8591 2,318,145 1,023,843 Cash held as part of portfolio 81,455 45,314 Closing market value 2,399,600 1,069,157 Historic cost at year end 2,233,738 1,022,486 All investments are held primarily to provide an investment return for the charitv. li Stock 2023 2022 CDS and DVDS 3,541 91,541 923 Books 102,324 03,247 Stock written-off during the year as a result of a review of slow moving and obsolete stock was £nil12022'. £nill. 12 Debtors 2023 2022 Due within one year: Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income VAT Gift Aid Tax recovery receivable Other 22,277 109,901 27,234 84,113 458 9,951 140,484 13,017 102,288 29
Care forthe Family-Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 13 Creditors: Amounts falllng due withln one year 2023 2022 Due within one year Trade creditors PAYE and National Insurance Pensions contributions payable Accruals and deferred income Other creditors 155,605 43,848 20,350 29,467 23,670 33,616 43,104 20,230 33,182 11,477 272,940 E6 141,609 Included in Accruals is deferred income of £86112022.. £5,545) as follows: 2023 2022 Brought forward Additions Credit to the income and expenditure account 5,545 861 1,188 5,545 11,1881 15,5451 Carrled forward 861 5,545 The deferred income relates to events taking place after the year end. 14 Leasing commltments The company's future minimum operating lease payments are as follows.. 2023 2022 Within one year Between one and five years 4,428 8,500 4,428 12,750 The total lease payments recognised as an expense during the year was £9,81712022'. £9,0331. 30
Care for the Family- Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 15 Unrestrlcted funds General Fund Designated Funds Total Balance at l January 2023 5,984,348 844,900 6,829,248 Incoming resources Outgoing resources Investment gain Transfers between funds Transfers from restricted fund 4,096,001 13,673,846) 112,236 174,7111 652,297 4,096.001 13,965,644) 112,236 1291,7981 74,711 652,297 7 096 325 627 813 7 724,13&:. 16 Designated funds Balance at l Jan 2023 Incomlng sources Outgoing resources Balance at 31 Dec 2023 Transfer5 Transition Fund Integrated Systems Framework The Kitchen Table Project Building Development CareLine Renewable Energy Capacity Building Jubilee Fund Supporter Development Resources Online Delivery Development Other Designated Funds 270,000 300,000 50,000 12,400 22,500 110,9441 1218,4121 111,3731 11,(%oi 121,9581 259,056 81,588 38,627 20,000 542 15,000 40,000 28,000 40,000 25,000 75,000 5,000 8,660 15,000 40,000 40,000 115,5521 3,552 40,000 7,499 30,000 75,000 5,000 112,499 844,900 7,813 Transition Fund- To provide for organisational transition and succession planning. Integrated Systems Framework- To fund the refurbishment of the software infrastructure to meet modern demands due to the use of smart and mobile technology. This fund is set aside to cover the costs of research, review and successful implementation of various cloud-based solutions integral to the day- to-day operations of Care for the Family. The Kitchen Table Project- Equipping Christian parents to support their children's spiritual development. Building Development- To continue to provide for the development of the new building at Tovey House. CareLine- To extend the fixed-term contract of a highly skilled professional counsellor for an additional year. Renewable Energy-To explore and assess potential benefits of renewable energy and other energy efficient strategies. Capacity Building- To grow our capacity to deliver more partner generating live events through a fixed-term annualised hours contract. 31
Cère for the F3mily- Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 16 Designated funds (continued) Jubilee Fund- For specific employment costs that are significant to organisational culture and to enable response to ad hoc ministry needs. Supporter Development-To support third-party engagement opportunities which offer the potential for broadening supporter engagement. Resources- For the design and production of various physical and digital resources. Online Delivery Development- For the expansion and development of digital resource delivery. At the end of each financial year the trustees review the balances on the designated funds, plan for new expenditure in future years and make the appropriate transfers between the funds. 17 Restricted funds Balance 8t I lan 2023 Incoming resources Outgoing resources Balance at 310ec 2023 Transfers Bereaved Parents Network Building Fund Stewardship The Kitchen Table Projett Take a Break Integrated Systems Framework Online Delivery Development Other Funds 44,099 222,803 1,221 53,714 4,586 160,459 8,729 10,450 4,594 275,110 148,6931 1493,7911 4,122 11,2211 128,7151 15,1861 12,9431 12,6201 110,4501 24,999 6CM) 990 1158,5061 6,109 506,061 281,294 199,8281 1652,2971 Bereaved Parents Network- Providing support for parents who have experienced the loss of a child. Building Fund-To continue to provide for the development of the new building at Tovey House. Stewardship- To expand the reach of our bereavement support resources and materials, The Kitchen Table Project- Equipping Christian parent5 to support their children's spiritual development. Take a Break-To support the provision of subsidised family-building activity breaks for single parent families. Integrated System5 Framework- To cover the costs of research, review and successful implementation of various cloud- based software solutions. Online Delivery Development- For the expansion and development of digital resource delivery. 32
Care for the Family- Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 18 Analysls of net assets between funds General Fund Designated Funds Restricted Funds Total Funds 2023 Total Funds 2022 Intangible assets Tangible assets Investment assets Cash at bank and in hand Other net current assetsllliabilitiesl 336,158 3,396,644 2,399,600 897,798 66,125 336,158 3,396,644 2,399,600 1,560,841 66,125 1,759,368 3,024,442 1,069,157 3,014,332 227,378 627,813 35,230 7,096,325 627,813 7.335,309 19 Taxation As a charity, Care for the Family is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 256 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects. No tax charges have arisen in the charity. 20 Related parties Norman Adam5, a member of the Council of Management, and Rob Parsons, a member of the Executive Team, are trustees of the Salt Trust. During the year the charity paid a donation of £5,000 to the Salt Trust12022: £5,000). Samantha Callan, a member of the Council of Management, provided specialist consultancy services to the charity, for a very reasonable fee, compared to the market value. The total paid to her during the financial year was £3,15112022: E2,4061. The charity owed Samantha Callan £50012022: £5001 at the end of the financial year. The total donations made to the charity by related parties was £2,70012022'. £3,000). 21 Company limited by guarantee The company 15 limited by guarantee and so has no share capital. The members of the charitable company have agreed to contribute up to £10 each in the event of the dissolution of the company. 22 Analysls of Net Debt At l Jan 2023 Cashflow At 31 Dec 2023 Net cash: Cash at bank and in hand Cash held as part of investments 3,014,332 45,314 11,453,491) 36,141 1,560,841 81,455 Debt.. Debts falling due within one year Debts falling due after one year Total 3,059,646 11,417,350) 1,642,296 33
Care for the Family- Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2023 23 Statement of Financlal Activities Ilncluding income and expendlture account) for the year ended 31 December 2022 Unrestricted Funds Restricted Funds 2022 Income from.. Donations and legacies 3,810,513 416,306 4,226,819 Charitable actlvlties 128,671 128,671 Investments: Bank interest received Dividend income 9,484 12,057 9,484 12,057 Other 11,077 11,077 Total income 3,971,802 416,306 4,388,108 Expendlture on: Ralslng funds 308,824 308,824 Charitable artlvities 3,314,162 306,208 3,620,370 Total Expendlture 3,622,986 306,208 3,929,194 Net10s5 on investment5 177,8591 177,8591 Net income/lexpenditure) and Net movement in funds before transfers 270,957 110,098 381,055 Transfers between funds 42,095 142,0951 Net Income/lexpendlture and Net movement in funds 313,052 68,003 381,055 Recon¢lllation of funds Total funds brought forward 6,516,196 438,058 6,954,254 8,829,*48 34
Care for the Family- Annual Report For the Year to 31 December 2023 Notes to the Accounts forthe Year Ended 31 December 2023 24 Designated Funds for the year ended 31 December 2022 Balante at Incoming resources Outgoing resources Balance at 310ec 2022 ljan 2022 Transfers Contin8ency Fund Integrated System5 Framework The Kitchen Table Project Building Development CareLine Legacy Development Pastoral Training for Churches Capacity Building Jubilee Fund Website Staff Culture Resources Online Delivery Development Other Designated Fund5 180,000 125,000 116,IXKJI 106,000 175,000 50,000 270,000 300,000 50,000 12,400 22,500 22,044 19,6441 22,500 18,7801 18,5991 40,000 40,000 8,780 10,000 11,4011 40,000 40,000 30,000 25,000 30,000 50,000 5,000 130,OCM)I 125,(KM)I 128,3681 28,368 25,000 30,000 75,000 5,000 485,824 1110,4131 469,489 844,900 25 Restricted Funds tor the year ended 31 December 2022 Balance l Jan 2022 Incoming resources Outgoing sources Balance at 31 Dec 2022 Transfers Bereaved Parents Network Building Fund Stewardship Mum's Show Project The Kitchen Table Project Take a Break Faith in the Family Integrated Systems Framework Online Delivery Development Other Funds 53,202 10,778 266,148 119,8811 11,2501 126,9211 110,3011 1152,437) 12,2501 14,É1471 180,8201 15,2711 12,6301 1306,208) 44,099 222,803 1,221 142,0951 28,142 10,301 83,151 3,736 4,447 240,199 12,000 2,880 123,(KJO 3,100 53,714 4.586 1,080 160,459 8,729 10,450 10,2(K) 438,058 416,306 142,095 506,061 35