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
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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

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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

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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.

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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
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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.

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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..
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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.

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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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:
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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).
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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.
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Care forthe Family-Annual Report
For the Year to 31 December 2023
Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
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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.
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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
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For the Year to 31 December 2023
Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
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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.
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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.
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Care for the Family- Annual Report
For the Year to 31 December 2023
Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
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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&:.
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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.
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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
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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.
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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.
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Care for the Family- Annual Report
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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
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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
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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
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Notes to the Accounts for the Year Ended 31 December 2023
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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
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Notes to the Accounts forthe Year Ended 31 December 2023
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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
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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
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