Company registration number: 04363273 Charity registration number: 1091539
SURREY FAMILY & MEDIATION SERVICES TRUSTEES' REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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Surrey Family & Mediation Services Contents
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| Trustees' Report | 1—6 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 7 |
| Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) | 8 |
| Balance Sheet | 9 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 10—15 |
Surrey Family & Mediation Services Company No. 04363273 Trustees' Report For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
The trustees present their report and the financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Objectives and Activities
Aims and Objectives
The objects of the Charity are:
• To provide assistance to alleviate the hardship and distress caused by the breakup of marriage, civil partnerships and other family relationships, including assisting separating or divorcing couples to resolve disputes around children, property and finance.
• To provide assistance to both parents and children in coming to terms with the changes in their lives, which come about as a result of divorce and separation, including direct consultation with children.
The Charity aims to work with families to resolve issues around separation and divorce, with a particular emphasis on the children of couples going through the process.
The strategies employed by the Charity to achieve its objectives are to:
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Promote Family Mediation through advertising, its website and its leaflets, which are distributed through libraries, courts, Citizens Advice Bureaus (CABs), Relate Offices, General Practitioner surgeries and schools throughout the County each year.
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Promote Family Mediation via Pro Bono sessions provided for CAB clients throughout Surrey.
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Provide free to client mediation for those meeting the financial eligibility criteria of the Legal Aid Agency (LAA).
• Promote links with other professionals involved in the process of separation and divorce, e.g. family law solicitors, magistrates and county courts, schools, family centres, Relate, the Children and Family Court Advisory and Support Service (Cafcass) and other similar services.
• Train mediators and staff to a high standard, enabling the charity to maintain the LAA quality mark for family mediation services.
Significant Activities
The two main areas of activity of the Charity continue to be:
• The provision of mediation to couples going through separation and / or divorce and those dissolving civil partnerships, supporting the couple through the process, enabling them to reach decisions that allow both parties to feel that they can sign up to the final agreements.
• Child Inclusive Mediation (CIM), offered to children of couples going through the mediation process, allowing them confidential access to the mediator working with their parents. This gives the children an opportunity for their ‘voice to be heard’ regarding family interaction and future arrangements. The children agree the feedback process with the mediator, and parents can be informed of the outcome of the discussion in a number of ways. This is a very powerful tool enabling the children to feel included in the process.
Child and Education Services
SF&MS works to offer mediation across the generations, including disputes between children and parents, parents and grandparents and other familial relationships.
Information courses and presentations are offered to CAB staff and volunteers to ensure that they are able to inform their clients of the benefits of mediation and regarding the continued availability of legal aid.
Public Benefit
SF&MS operates exclusively in areas of benefit to the public. We provide the public with access to the most economic, quick and least hostile method by which to obtain professional assistance in formalising a divorce or separation. Mediation has been found on average to lower the amount of conflict between separated parents which has clear and demonstrable benefits for children. Legally aided and subsidised mediation provides access to professional assistance and guidance to the most disadvantaged and economically vulnerable clients in society.
The Trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit.
The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of Section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on public benefit.
Surrey Family & Mediation Services Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Achievements and Performance
Main Achievements
Service Performance
The service is primarily a remote service, based primarily on client preference.
Mediation/ Legal Aid Assistance (LAA)
The number of couples either referred by their solicitor or self-referring to the charity in the year to March 2025 was 426 reflecting a 10% increase on the previous year (2024: 386).
In the year ending March 2025 we conducted 414 MIAMs and 105 cases went to mediation.
The Trustees remain committed to offering mediation free at the point of delivery for those unable to access it in any other way, despite the administrative costs involved.
Concerns remain regarding the legislation implemented in 2013 that sought to encourage couples in dispute to seek mediation rather than go to court. Regrettably direct applications (C100’s) to the courts have remained high. However, the current government has stated that they regard mediation as being the most appropriate form of support for separated parents and that the vast majority of cases that are absent of domestic abuse should be dealt with there, rather than court. The family courts have published several judgements in the last two years which make it clear that in financial remedy cases litigants are expected to negotiate openly and in good faith both prior to and during litigation and that failure to do so will begin to attract punitive costs orders. In addition, the government is considering to make mediation compulsory prior to court, rather than just attending a MIAM. It is therefore reasonable to anticipate a rise in mediation referrals as the court system becomes more risky and costly to access. The regulatory body, the Family Mediation Council, have also released new guidance that there is now an expectation that the other party will be invited to attend a MIAM, except in cases of domestic abuse. Clients are expected to provide a sufficient reason if they do not wish the other party to be invited. This is to further encourage clients to communicate together and avoid court proceedings, thus encouraging a rise in mediation.
Of the cases that were closed in this financial year in which both parties attend a Mediation Information Assessment Meeting (MIAM), 74% progressed to full mediation reflecting an increase of 3% (2024: 71%). Of those, 46% achieved success, being defined as clients having reached agreement on child cases or a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) and Open Financial Statement (OFS) in property and finance or all issues mediation. This is a total of 45 successful outcomes remaining unchanged from last year (2024: 46%).
A total of 113 legally aided MIAM meetings were conducted across the year and the service closed 82 mediated cases during the year which were fully or partially funded through legal aid during the financial year.
SF&MS places children at the heart of its service offering. It continues to provide Child Inclusive Mediation free of charge for legal aid cases as a reflection of its commitment. It is a powerful tool to focus the parents on their children’s needs which can get lost in the stress of separation.
Grant funding
During the year the service worked hard to identify and secure grants for core funding and for developing additional services. The Charity remains reliant on grant funding for its long term financial sustainability.
Financial Review
Financial Position
The results for the year and financial position of the Charity are shown in the annexed statements.
In the year ending 31 March 2025 the charity generated a deficit of £39,733 (2024: deficit of £516). Income from charitable activities was £123,510, an increase over the previous year, when income was £116,383. Total expenditure was £46,344 higher at £163,243 (2024: £116,899). However this is after an exceptional item of £49,914 - see following note on going concern.These financial results reduced the total charity funds to a deficit of £23,909 at 31 March 2025 (31 March 2024: £15,824 - surplus).
With limited expectations of grants being received in the following year and ongoing monthly losses, the Board of Trustees was forced to take action to preserve the Charity’s financial sustainability through a reduction of the cost base. In June 2023, the Charity was restructured with the role of Director being eliminated. The resulting ongoing structural cost savings, together with targeted income from Charitable Activities of at least £100,000 for the year ended 31 March 2024 - that is, close to the levels seen in the year ended 31 March 2022 - mean that the expectation is that the Charity will continue to make a modest profit going forward. The Charity has started to rebuild reserves following the restructuring and renewed efforts are also being made to secure new grant funds.
The current reserves policy is to retain sufficient reserves to cover insolvency costs plus 12 weeks of operating costs. At the end of February 2025, this minimum level of reserves was met.
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Surrey Family & Mediation Services Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Financial Position - continued
A risk register is regularly reviewed by the Board of Trustees. This covers the areas of Governance/Regulatory, Financial and Operational matters. A RAG approach (red, amber, green) is used against the criteria of ‘likelihood’ and ‘impact’ of any individual item, be that a Risk that requires active monitoring or an Issue that requires direct action. Key risks include strong reliance on the Service Manager and the risk of experienced mediators leaving.
Funds Materially in Deficit
See going concern
Going Concern
The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) informed the Charity on 31 October 2024 that as a result of issues picked up in an audit of legal aid implementation in October 2023, due to breaches in the 2018 Standard Civil Contract Standard Terms there was to be a very large deficit to the LAA following all of the necessary recoupment action. This relates to Legal Aid files claimed during the period February 2022 to October 2023 when digital signatures were obtained but in a way that was routinely non-compliant with the strict Legal Aid requirements, and a loss of data due to an IT issue when migrating to a cloud server that affected all files opened between the period January to July 2022 which have been billed. Under the strict terms of the Legal Aid contract £58,968.60 of Legal Aid income during the affected periods is being sought to be recouped by the LAA although this is still being contested by the charity.
The LAA have agreed to minimise the financial burden on the charity by recouping the income from a proportion of future billing. In the year 24/25 £9045.60 was recouped leaving £49,913.90 to be recouped in future years. The charity has considered it prudent to make provision in the accounts for this sum. This has resulted in a material deficit in funds. With the LAA agreeing to recoup the funds from a proportion of future billing the trustees believe the charity can continue as a going concern. Therefore the accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
Plans for the future
Service Development
The service is investigating the possibility in the longer term of becoming a separation “hub”, combining its service with other services in the community that provide help with parenting skills, money management and other legal and financial matters. In addition, the service is exploring opportunities that provide clients access to solicitors who can draft their financial consent orders, Arbitrators / Arbitration, as well as providing access to neutral legal evaluations of their issues in property and finance cases.
Infrastructure
The Service has outsourced its IT and cybersecurity, helping it to maintain strong data protection and cyber security standards.
Marketing/Fundraising
The service spent the last year focusing on the utilisation of the website and an effective Google Ads campaign to generate work. This will continue in the coming year, but this will be alongside a renewed focus in creating networks of mutually referring organisations. The service has renewed and developed relationships with family solicitors, citizen’s advice bureaux and local community hubs, who can refer appropriate cases to the service in return for the same from the service.
Arbitration / hybrid mediation models.
The charity will look to signpost appropriate cases to arbitration and hybrid mediation processes. Changes in access to and cost of the family court and, in some cases, the limitations of mediation mean that separating/ separated families will benefit from a greater range of options that could help resolve their issues.
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Surrey Family & Mediation Services Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Plans for the future - continued
Structure, Governance and Management
Governing Document
Surrey Family & Mediation Services is a company limited by guarantee, having no share capital, governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association dated 25 November 2013. The liability of the members, who are the Trustees, is limited to £10 in the event of the charity winding up. It is registered as a Charity with the Charity Commission.
The Board of Trustees, who administer the charity, meet formally on at least a quarterly basis. A director managed the day-to-day operations of the Charity up to June 2023. Following a restructuring, the role of Director was removed, and the Service Manager now manages the day-to-day operations of the Charity and works with the Board to agree strategy. To facilitate effective operations the Service Manager has delegated authority, within the terms of the delegation approved by the Trustees, for operational matters including finance, employment and practitioner related issues.
The charity continues to explore networks across both the public, private and charity sector in order to identify mutually beneficial opportunities.
The people within the organisation are paramount to its success. The Board of Trustees provides support and guidance to the Service Manager in the restructured organization.
SF&MS is an independent organisation. However, it is affiliated to The College of Mediators and National Family Mediation, both of whom are a membership, standards and training organisation for mediators. SF&MS pays affiliation fees to The College and NFM, which provides support services through a national training programme for family mediators and taking a lead in practice matters through its Professional Practice Committee. The CEO of The College and NFM also operates at a national level in promoting the interests of family mediation and also lobbies government departments on behalf of College of Mediators.
Trustee Selection Methods
As set out in the Articles of Association the minimum number of Trustees is three and there is no upper limit. Membership is open to any person, corporate body or unincorporated association that is interested in furthering the work of the Charity and is in agreement with the aims and objectives of the Charity. Trustees are required to retire by rotation every three years, and can stand for reelection if they so wish.
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Surrey Family & Mediation Services Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Reference and Administrative Details
Trustees
Mr Francis Preedy - Chairman Mr Paul O'Callaghan (appointed 16/02/2025) Ms Jane Olsen Ms Catherine Hedges-Grimshaw
Company Secretary
Ms Tamsin Remnant
Charity Number 1091539
Company Number 04363273
Registered Office
Guildford Institute Ward Street Guildford GU1 4LH
Independent Examiner
Mark Greeve ACA Accountants247 Limited The Heath Business and Technical Park Block 5, Room 5172 Runcorn Cheshire WA7 4QX
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Surrey Family & Mediation Services Trustees' Report (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
Statement of Trustees' Responsibilities
The trustees (who are also the directors of Surrey Family & Mediation Services for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' Report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law the trustees must not approve the financial statement unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period. In preparing the financial statements the trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP;
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; and
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at anytime the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the accounts comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
The trustees' report was approved by the board of trustees and signed on its behalf by:
Mr Francis Preedy Trustee 19/12/2025
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Surrey Family & Mediation Services Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Surrey Family & Mediation Services For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and Basis of Report
As the charity trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law), you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (“the 2006 Act”).
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity’s accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (‘the 2011 Act’). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5) (b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view' which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Mark Greeve ACA 09/12/2025 The Heath Business and Technical Park Block 5, Room 5172 Runcorn Cheshire WA7 4QX
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Surrey Family & Mediation Services Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM: Charitable activities 3 EXPENDITURE ON: Raising funds 5 Charitable activities 5 Other NET EXPENDITURE NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS: Total funds brought forward TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 14 The notes on pages 10 to 15 form part of these financial statements. |
2025 Unrestricted funds £ 123,510 |
2024 Unrestricted funds £ 116,383 |
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| (10,384) (102,945) (49,914) |
(9,830) (107,069) - |
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| (163,243) | (116,899) | |
| (39,733) | (516) | |
| (39,733) 15,824 |
(516) 16,340 |
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| (23,909) | 15,824 | |
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Surrey Family & Mediation Services Balance Sheet As At 31 March 2025
| Notes FIXED ASSETS CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 11 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year 12 NET CURRENT ASSETS (LIABILITIES) TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES NET (LIABILITIES)/ASSETS FUNDS OF THE CHARITY Unrestricted Funds TOTAL FUNDS 14 |
2025 Unrestricted funds £ |
2024 Total funds £ |
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| 12,543 21,108 |
414 21,832 |
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| 33,651 (57,560) |
22,246 (6,422 ) |
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| (23,909) | 15,824 | |
| (23,909) | 15,824 | |
| (23,909) | 15,824 | |
| (23,909) | 15,824 | |
| (23,909) | 15,824 |
For the year ending 31 March 2025 the charitable company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit in accordance with section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.
These accounts have been prepared and delivered in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.
On behalf of the board
Mr Francis Preedy Trustee 19/12/2025
The notes on pages 10 to 15 form part of these financial statements.
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Surrey Family & Mediation Services Notes to the Financial Statements For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
1. General Information
Surrey Family & Mediation Services is a company limited by guarantee, incorporated in England & Wales, registered number 04363273 and registered charity number 1091539. The registered office is Guildford Institute, Ward Street, Guildford, GU1 4LH.
2. Accounting Policies
2.1. Basis of Preparation of Financial Statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) "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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019)", Financial Reporting Standard 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland" and the Companies Act 2006.
The charitable company is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
2.2. Going Concern Disclosure
The Legal Aid Agency (LAA) informed the Charity on 31 October 2024 that as a result of issues picked up in an audit of legal aid implementation in October 2023, due to breaches in the 2018 Standard Civil Contract Standard Terms there was to be a very large deficit to the LAA following all of the necessary recoupment action. This relates to Legal Aid files claimed during the period February 2022 to October 2023 when digital signatures were obtained but in a way that was routinely non-compliant with the strict Legal Aid requirements, and a loss of data due to an IT issue when migrating to a cloud server that affected all files opened between the period January to July 2022 which have been billed. Under the strict terms of the Legal Aid contract £58,968.60 of Legal Aid income during the affected periods is being sought to be recouped by the LAA although this is still being contested by the charity.
The LAA have agreed to minimise the financial burden on the charity by recouping the income from a proportion of future billing. In the year 24/25 £9045.60 was recouped leaving £49,913.90 to be recouped in future years. The charity has considered it prudent to make provision in the accounts for this sum. This has resulted in a material deficit in funds. With the LAA agreeing to recoup the funds from a proportion of future billing the trustees believe the charity can continue as a going concern. Therefore the accounts have been prepared on a going concern basis.
2.3. Incoming Resources
Recognition of income
These are included in the Statement of Financial Activities (SoFA) when:
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the charity becomes entitled to the resources;
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it is more likely than not that the trustees will receive the resources;
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the monetary value can be measured with sufficient reliability.
Grants and Donations
Grants and donations are only included in the SoFA when the general income recognition criteria are met (5.10 to 5.12 FRS 102 SORP).
In the case of performance related grants, income must only be recognised to the extent that the charity has provided the specified goods or services as entitlement to the grant only occurs when the performance related conditions are met (5.16 FRS 102 SORP).
Volunteer help
The value of any voluntary help received is not included in the accounts but is described in the trustees’ annual report.
Income from interest
This is included in the accounts when receipt is probable and the amount receivable can be measured reliably.
2.4. Resources Expended
Expenditure is accrued as soon as a liability is incurred.
Expenditure is categorised between Charity Costs, being costs directly attributable to provision of specific mediation activity, Fundraising and Marketing Costs, and Support Costs. Given the small size and complexity of the charity, Charity Costs are not allocated across income streams. Also, there is no attribution of Support Costs to activities, albeit these directly support the charity’s activities.
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Surrey Family & Mediation Services Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
2.5. Tangible Fixed Assets and Depreciation
Tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost of the fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following bases:
Computer Equipment
33% Straight Line
2.6. Cash and Cash Equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents are basic financial assets and include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks, other shortterm highly liquid investments that mature in no more than three months from the date of acquisition and are readily convertible to a known amount of cash with insignificant risk of change in value, and bank overdrafts.
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Surrey Family & Mediation Services Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
3. Income from Charitable Activities
| . Income from Charitable Activities | ||
|---|---|---|
| Legal Aid Agency Contract Client Fees Other Income |
2025 Unrestricted funds £ 26,258 97,252 - |
2024 Unrestricted funds £ 29,440 86,022 921 |
| 123,510 | 116,383 |
4. Net Income/(Expenditure)
The net expenditure is stated after charging/(crediting):
| Depreciation of tangible fixed assets - owned . Analysis of Expenditure Raising funds Mediation costs Mediation Supervision Mediation room hire General activities Raising funds Mediation costs Mediation Supervision Mediation room hire General activities |
Activities undertaken directly £ 10,384 43,244 3,188 2,016 - |
2025 £ - |
2024 £ 173 |
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| Support costs (see note6) £ - - - - 54,497 |
2025 Total £ 10,384 43,244 3,188 2,016 54,497 |
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| 58,832 | 54,497 |
113,329 |
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| Activities undertaken directly £ 9,830 36,205 2,269 2,795 - |
Support costs (see note6) £ - - - - 65,800 |
2024 Total £ 9,830 36,205 2,269 2,795 65,800 |
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| 51,099 | 65,800 |
116,899 |
5. Analysis of Expenditure
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Surrey Family & Mediation Services Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
6. Support Costs
| Employee costs Premises expenses General administration Employee costs Premises expenses General administration Depreciation 7. Independent Examiner's Remuneration Independent examination of the financial statements Other assurance services Tax advisory services Other financial services 8. Staff Costs Staff costs were as follows: Wages and salaries Other pension costs |
2025 £ 1,000 - - - 1,000 2025 £ 41,737 776 42,513 |
2025 General activities £ 42,513 95 11,889 |
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| 54,497 | ||
| 2024 General activities £ 49,179 109 16,339 173 |
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| 65,800 | ||
| 2024 £ 1,000 - - - |
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| 1,000 | ||
| 2024 £ 43,989 690 |
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| 44,679 |
No employees received employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) for the reporting period of more than £60,000.
9. Average Number of Employees
Average number of employees during the year was: 2 (2024: 2)
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Surrey Family & Mediation Services Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
10. Tangible Assets
| Cost As at 1 April 2024 As at 31 March 2025 Depreciation As at 1 April 2024 As at 31 March 2025 Net Book Value As at 31 March 2025 As at 1 April 2024 11. Debtors Due within one year Trade debtors 12. Creditors: Amounts Falling Due Within One Year Other creditors Taxation and social security Accruals and deferred income |
2025 £ 12,543 2025 £ 161 7,485 49,914 57,560 |
Computer Equipment £ 1,556 |
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| 1,556 | ||
| 1,556 | ||
| 1,556 | ||
| - | ||
| - | ||
| 2024 £ 414 |
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| 2024 £ - 6,422 - |
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| 6,422 |
13. Pension Commitments
The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charitable company in an independently administered fund.
During the year the charge to the statement of financial activities in respect of defined contribution schemes was £776 (2024: £690).
At the balance sheet date contributions of £161 (2024: £0) were due to the fund and are included in creditors.
14. Movement in Funds
| Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Total funds |
As at 1 April 2024 £ 15,824 |
Income £ 123,510 |
Expenditure £ (163,243) |
As at 31 March 2025 £ (23,909) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 15,824 | 123,510 |
(163,243) |
(23,909) |
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Surrey Family & Mediation Services Notes to the Financial Statements (continued) For The Year Ended 31 March 2025
| Unrestricted funds General: General unrestricted fund Total funds |
As at 1 April 2023 £ 16,340 |
Income £ 116,383 |
Expenditure £ (116,899) |
As at 31 March 2024 £ 15,824 |
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| 16,340 | 116,383 |
(116,899) |
15,824 |
15. Transactions with Trustees
None of the trustees received any remuneration or any other benefits from an employment with the charity or a related entity during the current or previous year.
No trustee expenses have been incurred.
16. Related Party Disclosures
There have been no related party transactions in the reporting period that require disclosure.
17. Company limited by guarantee
The company is limited by guarantee and has no share capital.
Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company, in the event of a winding up, such an amount as may be required not exceeding £10.
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