REGISTERED COMPANYNUMBER.. 04199237 (England and Walesl REGISTERf D CHARITY NiIMBER: 1097969 Trustee5' Report and Unaudited Financtal Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Restorative Justice Council Limited stephenson Smart (East Anglial Limiic Chartered Accountant5 22-26 King Street King's Lynn Norfolk PE30 1FU Restorative Justice Council Lirnited Content5 of the Financial Statement5 forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025 Reference and Administrative Detsils Trustees'Report Independent Examiner's Report 17 Statement of Financial Activfcies Staternent of Financial Posltton 19 Notes to the Financial Statements 21 Detail2d Statement olFinancial Artivities Restorotive Justice Council Limited Reference and Administrative Details for *he Yèar Ended 31 March 2025 Tru5tee5 Ms 8 Beard Mr5 S L Calms Mr P A CAwlty Mrs J Clark Mi H Dhindsa ¥1 P Hobson Mrs l M Hughes (appointed 21.6 20241 Mrs K Le-Botos MrG Sutherland effective restorative practice. Trustees have paid due iegèrd to guidance ts5ued by the Charity Commission in deciding our strategic objectsves and have ensured these are aligned with ourcharitable aims and objettives. The Board ofTrustees aEreed three key objective5 Wlthin our 2024 - 2025 Straregic Plan which underpin our work throughout th¢s reporting period. All operational activities have been linked ro one ol the followinE three straieEiC objecrives.. 11 Inuease the overall impact of our organisalion in the area5 of thought leadership. sector collaboratit)n and polttical engagement We will engL7ge with policymoker& creote ￿seurrh-drlVen conten¢ ond tsmplifv t￿r messoge tts unlock the potentiLTI of resrortttiveprttrtice. This willin¥olve respondrng to con5vltution5. colluborutingon report5, Ltndproviding occessible evenrs. 21 Embrace inrhovation frjr gieater impatt across the restorati¥e Sector To enhonce our online presence. we'll lounch J new websire ond implement o new membership monogement sysrern. Additionally. we'll b005t brand recognition. engoge members through diverse c0ft7rnvnicotions. and moximise content eng(Tgement with interoctive publicLTtions. 31 Raising the bar in restorative standards To oddiess Underrep￿sentUl1On. we will enhcrnce our work progromrne by irnprovtng Proctice Stondords rjnd Registrution Frumework5, Aostering diverse commtsniries. ond increosing occessibility ro OUrpr￿uC1S ond setvtce5. We will LTlso updote cwr Prortice Guidonce. expond ourproduct runge. 0ndirJC￿aSe CPD opportunit*S through portnerships. Our Chief Executive, Jim Simon. has worked closely Wilh the Board o* Tnjstees io operationalise our strategic p13n. The followiTrg seven operational deliverable5 lor the period April 2024- March 202S were approved by the Board-. OPERATIONAL DELIVERABLE l.. Maximi52 opportunities to engage wtth politician5, c¢viI servant5 and oiher key policy makers in England, Wales and Northern Ireland OPERATIONAL DELIVERABLE 2.. Create and disseminate inspira-ional. resÈarch-driven content that drNes charige and creates educational value atross the rÈ5toratThfP sectoi OPERATIONAL DELIVERABLE 3.. Amplify our message and extend our reach across ihe UK and wider international restorative Sector Restorative Justice Council Ltmited Tru5tees' Report- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 OPERATIONAL DEUVERABLE 4-. Engage with the resrorative sector and key staleholders to unlock the full potential or restorative practice to addre55 rofflplex Social challen8e OPERATIONAL DELIVERABLE 5- Maximise the engagement with our content by designing and activatinB publications and other content in a range of formats OPERAT1014ALDELIVERABLE 6.. Ensu￿ ourwork pr(¥rarnme is underpinned byourcommitment to address the behaviours and power structures driving underrepresenration OPERATIONAL DELIVEFiABLE 7= Expand our offer of Coniinued Professional tle¥elopment ICPDI opportunities through strate8ic collaboration with sector experts ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Our achievement5 and perfomiance for the financial year April 2024 to March 2025 are set Dut below. Ive have reported our progress in relation to our current membership. prèctice registrations awarded. the overall proEress against our operational deliverables and other si8nificant achievements. MEM6ERSalP Our overall membership has broadly remained stable with a srnall dedine of 5 student memberships and l organi5arion over the year. The board recognise5 that during this challenging e(oaomtc clirnaie. although thi5 is generally p05itive, growing our membership base rnust continue to be a priority with specific seuors identified lor the coming financial year. l¥-.,,l-:Ii'.i.:LIFL io 240 32 17 72 31 Accredited Practitioner Individual Membership Individual 3 Year Student Mernber5hip Organi5ation Organisation 3 Year io 249 23 22 73 31 PRACtICE REGISTRATIONS In the past year, we are pleased to report a 5.9% increase in praciirionei regi5tration5. reifect4n8 an ongoing cofflrnitment to excellÈncÈ across the re510rarive sector. While there has been a sliEhr derline in the number of intermediate praCtIt￿ne[s, thi5 trend corresponds with theiradvancement to higher levels of expertise. LookinE ahead. we are excited to launch a new registration framework for prattrLioners in Northern Ireland in June 2025. which is antjClP31ed to stgnilicantly enhance our regi5trarion numbers in the coming year. HoKvever, we continue to face challenEes on the organisational registration front. where we have noted a concernin8 13% decrease since our last report. This decline can largely be ètEribuied to the financial consiraint5 rnany organisations wirhin the rÉsiorÈiwe sector are currently EXPEriencing. Although these organisation5 reThain dedTcaied to supporting iheir practitiuner5 through registration funding. the costs associated with or8anisational reElStration anLI reduced budgets for publiclyfundedorÉanisation5 have impacted our overall performarnce. In response io these challenges, we have pioaclively aoapted ouroffer1n￿S and introduted tiew frame'14orks fo¥ large organisations and educational settings. We are encouraged to hav# received six applications for these frarnEwork5 in the new financial year, 2nd we are opt1rn1511C thar they will lead to a p051tive tumaround in organisational registrations moving forward. Restorative Justice Council limited Statement of Financial Position- continued 31 March 2025 These finafjcièl statements have been prepared in accordance with the proviyons applicable to charitsble companies subjeit to the small companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 19 May 2025 and were signed on its behalf by.. Ms D Watters- Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements Restorative Justice Council Limited Trustees, Report- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Re8lStered Practitioner- Advanced Registered Practitioner- Intermediate Re8lStered Practirioner- FoundatiDn Accredited Practitioner Regis'.ered Service Provider Regisiered Training Provider Apptived Courses Regi5t2red Restorative Organisation Registered Case Supervisor 83 93 34 24 io 20 +10 20 io 24 21 26 io 26 OPEItATIONALDELIVERA8LE I: mAXIM￿E OPPORTUNMES TO ENGAGE WITH POUTlaAN5. CIVILSERVANTS AND OTHER KEY POLICY MAKERS IN ENGLAND. WALES AND NORTHERN IRELAND The thrd of TrustÈes has prioritised eneagement with politiciaD5. civil servant5, and policy makers 3cross England, Wales. and NNthern Ireland within our strategic plan for 2024-2027. We believe thai the FUC plays a significant role in ensuring that our rnernber5' voi£es a¥e heard and have actively supporred our CEO to have the capacrty to undertake th￿ crucial role. We are pleased to report that our CEO has continued to Chaii the Advrsory Boafd lor the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Restoraiivejusiice IAPPGRJI for a fourth consecutive year. He has been in5trurnental in re-esiablishing the group following the 2024 general election an(t in helping to shape rhe group's turrenr wodt programme for the 2024-2025 year. The Board will conlinue to 5UPPQrt the RJCS involvement with the APPGRJ in the future. as we believe this is in the best Interest ol our members. Following the announcement of the General Elettion in May 2024, our Chief Executive Officer produced a Parliamentary tandidate briefiTr8 paper. which was distributed io all candidate5 within iwo day5 of the elettion being declared. The Board cornmends the expedilious production of thi5 document, which did noi compromise the quality of the inforrnatiort provided_ The docurnent Served a5 a concise referencefor potential Parliamentary candidates, providing an overview ol restorative justiceand 1tsoppl￿atIvn in various policy areas. including criminal justice, education, and healthcare. It includeda valuable reference page with link5 to additional sources ol informarion and contact details for the Resrorative Justice Council ream. This was intended to assist candidares who vnshed to leverage the team's extensive knowledge and experience in developing key Me5￿ge￿ for their election campaigns. REsf051ATIVEWORKS' Following the election and Ihe 5ub5equent parliamen.ary stsmrner recess. we produced an enhancÈd vÈrsion of this document, whith was distributed to all newty elected rnember5 of parliarnent, governrnent rnini5ter5. and members of the House of Lords. The revised publication included case studies that proytded detailed summaries of restornlive ju5t£ce'5 applicaiion within the criminal justice 5V5tern. educational health settings, and healih and social care. We received a high Icvel of engagement from members of parliament and the Ministry of Justice, with whom we are currently engaged in di5CU55ion5. The Board would like to express its gratitude to those individua15 who shared c35e studies with us to a55iSt in the development ol this public2fion. I RknoRATNEWORKSI Restorative Justice Council Limited Trustees, Report- continued for the Year ErKJed 31 March 2025 Throughotst the ye2r. we have maintained our collaboratNe partnership with Dr K3therine Doolin of the University of Auckland to develop our thought leadership and policy stance on the applicaiTon ol restorative justiie within the prison envrionment. Our Chief Executive Officer ha5 enE3eed dosely with Dr Doolin tD orchestrate tWD in-person events for restorative practitioners and policyrnakers operating within the prison system, both rn Ensland and Northem Ireland. Our first event wès held in London in July 2024, where we were honoured to welcorne 32 delegates to explore strategie5 for ma¥imi5ing opportunities to inftuence positive chan8e within the prison system, thereby farilitatin8 the adoption and irnplefflentaiion of restor*ive justice throughout the pri50n estate. Our delegates represented a diverse range of stakeholders. including prison professi￿alS. probation officers, police personnel. restorative practitioner5, re5totative servite providers. academics. and individuals with lived experiences ol re5torativejustKe.This one-day workshop focused on enhancingcapacitytosupKM)rtand promote restorative justice wirhin prisons. Our Chair ol Trusiees, Debbie Watteis OBE. presided over a follow-up event held at Ulster University in Belfast later that month. ThisÈvptJt welcorned approximately50 delegates. includingthe DirectorGener31 of Northern Ireland prison5* pri50n service5faff, anLf restorative prattitioner5. Drawing upon restorarive practice in prisons in England and New Zealand. this seminar explored the feasibility of irnplementillg restoraiive justice ¥￿thin the Northern Ireland prison Space and proposed strategies for cultivating an effecrive restorative culture within prisofts. 111 Ill Borh events were rnet with p051tive feedback and contributed to the ongoing di5cour5e Surrounding the challenge5 of improv.'ng access to restorative justice within the prison environment. The IUC will continueto explore thi5 area of practice and is planninE odditional event5 Ihroughour rhe upcorning year. In response to an invitatton from His Majesty's Prison and Probation Service IHMPP51 Frontline Support Network, the ￿c was pleased to collaborate on hosting a panef discvssion lor frontline prison staff on the future ol restorative justiie within UK PriSDns. The objective of thi5 evEnt Wa5 to iai5e awareness of the concept of re5tor3tive Justi￿ in custodial Settings and the advantages tsf employing this approach to mitigate reoffending. The panel was chaired by our Chief Executive Officer. with Dr Kaiherine Doolin from the University of Auckland, Veronic Holland, the Restorative Justice Lead for Northern Ireland Prisons. Shearin& Siand3rds Officer for the RJC, anLI Lauren Robinson, a Prison Officer and reStO￿tive justice lead at HMP Forest Bank. as its m•nbers. We were delighted to welcome over 130 delegates to the onlinÈ session where our panel members addressed various issues. includingthe potential impact of restorative justice on rehabilitation arKJ recidivism. the challenges and obstacles to cultural and organisarional transfo1￿atiOn, and the future prospects for inncvative restorative justice acro55 thp prison estate. Restorative Justice Council Limited Trustees, Report- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 We welcome the opponunity to collaborate on devekjping ihis event and look lonward to future engagement with the HMPPS Frentline Staff Networ last year, we Teported that the RJC was C￿laborating Wlth the Northern Ireland Interi Protocol Lead and the Departfflent for JusticÈ to develop a Piactitioner Registration Frarnework for restorative practitioners workrng in the adult criminal justice Space acrDSS Northern Ireland. The process of developing 3 framework that closely aligll5 Wlth the Department of Justice's Accreditation Framework has been time-ionsumin& and after 18 months of development. we are pleased ro announce thar thi5 new frarnework is now ready for furrnal launch. We weltome the opportunity to woik alongside the Dep3riment ofJusiice tts 5UPPOrt the implementation of their Adult RestoratveJu5tice strateEV and look forward to collaborating wilh practitioners and accredit￿ org3nisations to ensure the high-qualitv delivery of resioraiive justice processes acros5 the Nurthern Ireland crimin31 justice sector. With the establishrnent ol a new government in England. the pace of work wi1hin Westmlnster has been accelerated, particularly within the criminal justsce sector. The RJC has been proactive in responding to key independent reviews. including the Review ol the Courts and rhe Sentencing Review Consuliation. 80th reviews havÈ provided u5 Wlth the opportunityto outline the potent131 of a restorattve approach to both alleviatingthe b3cklog of case5 in the criminal courts and as part of community-based sentences as an alrernative to 5hort-term imprisonment. With the support of the Board and Dr Katherine Dr>olin, w& havesubrniited cornpellingresponsesto 5UPPOrttheserious consideration of restorative justice in both reviÈws. We ea8eily anticipate the publication of both independent review reports in the spring of 2025 to ascertain Nvhether our recommendations have been ion5t(Sered and will continuetopresentthecase fora more restorative approach across the criminal justice sertor. irrespettive of the outcome_ We are pleased to announce our collaboratton with the Attachrnent Research Community IARCI tc develop and publish a joint policy briefing titled~Engaging Our Children and Young People - Connecting the Sy5tem.- Thi5 briefin8 altns to provide a comprehensive overview of the evidence 5UPPOrting the societal and educational significance of fosiering a sense of belonging among children and young people. It alsci highlights the importance of adopting a relational approach within the services that 5UPPOrt them. Eryagmw &Yowg PeoE4e- We have ob5erv2d a cornrnendable level of commitment and innovation frotn th05eworking to support children and young people ICYPI. leadinE to the developrnent and implementation of effecrive practices that prioritise relational and restorainie approaches. In this joint briefing. we empha515e the necessity of a strategic overview and è dedicated comrniiment to -connecrinc the 5Y5t2m. This approach ensures that the eYorLS of all profe55iona15 and key adults. regardle55 of their Sector, are aligned and supportiveof each other. This holistic effon is crucial sn providing comprehensive. coordinated support to children and young people. thereby eliminaiifiLT gap5. duplication. and conflicting advice. Restorative Justice Council Ltmited Tru51ees' Report- continued forthe Year Ended31 M3rch 2025 Initially disseminated to the pertinent government ministers responsible for criminal justice, education. health. and Social care. this policy briefing has been circulated to members of parliameTht, and we have received sorne encouraging initial engagefflent. The RJC is now planning with ARC. adilitional opportunities to disseminate the policy briefing and furrher engage wilh policymakers ¢0 advance the recommendations outlined wirhin the briefing. The Board is pleased with the progress we have made in enEagin8 With politioans, civil seTvant5. and policyrnakers acros5 EnBland and Northern Ireland during the past year. At è tirne of political change. our CEO has continued to develop and nurture valuable relationship5 to ensure that we can lulfil our commitment to members and ensure their voice5 are heard at a na:ional level. We acknowledge that we have mole to do. particulady in establishing a presence ia Wale5. and have taken positive step5 ro achieve this. Our CEO will prioritise this in the coming rnonihs to ensure that we are also serving our members in Wales and establishin£ iheir nattonèl voice at the htghest level. OPERATIONAL DELIVERABLE 2: CREATE AND DISSEMINATE INSPIRATIONAI. RESEARCH-DRIVEN COMtENT THAT DRIVES CHANGE AND CREATES EDUCATIONAL VALUE ACR055 THE RESTORATIVE SECTOR Over the past year. we have published three new guidance documents to support the restoratNe secror. These docurnents have been focused on rwo central areas.- data managemenr an(1 portrawng re5tordtivejuslire in the media. Our first publication.-Best Practice Guidelines for Case Man3gement Systems.- provide5 best pr3Ctice gijidelines lor case manaEement software ICMSI used in restorative justice services. It specifies key requirernents such a5 participani information management, iase trackin& referral intake. collaboration tools, outcorne rnonitorin& security iompliance (including GDPRI, and reporrin8 anatytics. Additional coa5ieer3tions include risk assessrnent, medical and safety data recordin& case prioritlsation, audit trackin& and communication too15. The guidelines aim io ensure that fuc endorsed software 5UPPOrts safe. effective, and legallv cornpliant restor3ti¥e justice processes. R¢qu¥èmontsffor Solt¥tar Followingrhis, the RJCcollaborateLI %vtth MyRJto produceand publi5hour second publication, 'Be5t practi￿ Guidance for Improving tu v4ith Cornprehenswe Data In518ht5_-This publication focused on supporrine service providers and cotnmi55ions to betier understand how to inlegrate data analytlC5 into restoraiive justice praciKes to enhante effeciivene55, equityi and accountability. It emphasises the nÈed for comprehensive data colleciion on p3rticipant demoRraphics. ca5p proEre5s, and Ouicoffles to inform se￿ice improvements. Key areas coverec tnclude trackin8 case milestones. moniioting personal journeys, and analy5ing restorative processes. The document a150 highlights the role oldata in engaging srakehDlders, securing funding, and relininD best pracrices. It contludes by advocaiing for robust case management systems to support informed decision-making and continuou5 improvement in restoraiive justÈce. rmpr•ving withUmpreh¢rtSiYfj Restorative Justice Council Limited Trustees. Report- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 The RIC reteNès regular contact from media producer5 interested in exploring the POS5ibility of portraying restorative justice wirhin their projerts. Pro¥idinE guid3nce to these creators ts tiMe-cons￿mInE but given the negatpie examples of the restorative proces5 weobserveon both television and in p¥int. the RJC believes it is Crucial to provide the rnedia sector wtth clearguidance oa how resiorarivejvstice should be portrayed. We se rhese opportunlties to positively raise the profile of restDrative justice to the wider public. Our CEO collaboraied closely with hi5 team and media contacts to create and publish a "Media Guide Eo Rèstorativejustice" whith wa5 published in March 2025. This gvilance document was specificallydesi8ned for media producers. £ontent£reators. and media educatcrs. Its purpose is to assist in aicurètely depicting RE5torative Justice within television. film. and other forms of media. It is a valuable resource tailored lor filmmakers, journalists. content creators. and educators seeking to portray Restorative Justice authentic31ty and compellingly. It serves as a comprehea5ive tool, guidinE creaiors throvgh the complexities of storytelling in this iran51ormative field by providing clear explanations oFRestorattve Justice principles to ensure content authentlC311y reflects its core values and processes. AddIti￿allY, it provides guidance on narrative structure and character developrneni, insight5 frorn Restorative Justice practitioners and media Pfofessionals, anrj ethical consideraiions and practical advice. The Board would like to aCkno￿ed£e that we received no funding to create and publish thÈse documents. We extend our 8ratitu&e to the staff team and those organisations that have gifted iheir time and expertise to support our Work in this area. OPERATIONAL DELIVERABLE 3: AMPLIFY OUR MESSAGE AND ExfEND OtIR REACH ACROSS THE UK AND WIDER INTERNATIONAL RESTORATIVE SE￿oR In our 2024-2027 strategic plan. the Board outlined the intention for the FUC to atnplify our rne55age and e¥tend our reach acr055 the Uniled Kin8dotn a￿d the wider international sector. Our purpose for this is twofold.. f1rsi. to enhance our underst3nding ol international practice and disseminate those learninEs back to the UKto inlorrn our prartice: 3nd second, to idenlify opwrtunities to Eeneraie new income. the profft5 of which can be utilised to support the delivery of our charitablE objectives. In line ivith thi5 objective. we are pleasEd to provide an ¢Jpdate on the internarional and UK-based artivities undertaken over past year. In May 2D24, our Standards Officer attended and presented at the European Forum for Restorative Justice conference in Tallin, Estonia. In collaboration with other UK cdleagues, She panicipaied on a panel of professionals where she provided an overview of ihe current stale of restorative jU$4ice in the UK. Her presentation garnered Significant interest. and we have rEceived inquiries from other or8anisa.ions acr055 Europe seeking fvrther inf(Kmarion about our work in the UK. Restorative Justice Council Limited Trustee5' Report- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 In July 2014. our CEO and Chair of Trustees attended ihe National Association of Cornmunity and Restorative Justice conference in Washingtoll. D.C. While we did not present at this event, ir provided an opportunityto network with a diverse range of organisatlOn5 from across the United States and to explore potentiBI collaborative working arr3ngernen15. Thi5 includes Restorative DC. an organtsation that Supports schools in implernenting ie5torative approaches across their institut￿n5 in Washington. D.C., Infinitely Free to Be, a trainTn8 or8ani5ation thatworks in US prisons to deli￿r a restorative education program to inmates,. and Restorative 8altitnore. a service deliveryorganisation thar works in ihe cotntnunity. WE continue to nurture these relationships and anticipate the frur(ion of future CL4labor3tive. ievenue-generating projects in the corning year. In July 2024. we were pleased to host anorher educational leaming tour for visiting teochers From South Korea. Thls programrne, which we have run over the past five year5. provides us with the opportunity to showra5e 50rne of the excellent restorative work beinE undertaken in the Uniied Kingdom and to pr￿de an opportunity for us to learn aboui the development of restorative practice in South Korea. This year's visit Wa5 hosted byourStaTrdards O￿lcer. who arranged to visit local 5choo15 and criminal justice services in the Gloucestershire area. We were a150 delighted to be asked by Unlotked Graduates to del¢ver an awareness4aising session for pri50n officerg as part oliheir unlocked graduates annual residential trainin8 programme. Our CEO and Standard5 Officer delivered an hour- long brief introduciirin to restorètwe justice and how it can be applied wrthin a prison setting. Ihis was 3 valuabl& opportunity to reach traiThee officers and raise rhe profile of restorètive jusiice ar a critical juntture in their training. In January 2025. the 8oard was delighted to announce its wpport for our CEO to accept a sear on the Florida Resrorative Justice Association IFFUAI Board. Having worked with the a550ciation infornialty o¥er ihe previous year, thi5 Opportunity has allowed the RJC to form3lisE Its 5UPPOrt to the association and assist them in developing standards ol practice, an area Df expertise for the RJC. In addition to his role at the RJC, this wll also provide an opporrunity for the RJC to enhance its presence in the United States and grow its netivork ol contacts in line wilh our straregic prioritie5. In Marth 2025. our CEO was inwted to present ai the 2025 Ificiim Sernrces ConfÈrente on the theme of adopting re5toraiivejustice approach ro a5515tvictims intheir recovery. During his po5entdtion. he provided delegates with a concise overview ofre5toraiive approaches. the role of the vittim. the circufflstances under which restorativejustice is appropriate, its inheient challenges and ri5k5, and it5 Potential benelirs for both the Viciirn anol the perpetrator. This presentation provi¢Jed an invaluable opportunity to raise rhe profile ol restorative justiceand ihe RJCS advotacyforits broaderèdoption. Furthermore, an international connectron was established through an inviiation frorn the Manawatu Restorative Justice Trust IMRJTI in lQew Zealand for our CEO to deliver the opening keynote speeth at their 202) conference in Palrner5ton Noryh. Fully funded by the Trust. our CEO embarked on a two-week tour of New Zealand, which included a week at rhe MRJT ionferenTr. In addition to his opening keynore. wh￿h focused on glob31 developments in ￿$tOrat￿e justice, he facilitated two workshops with Or Kaiherine Doolin from the UniversityofAuckland,aédressing Ihe enhancement ol access to New Zealarid prisons and the development of a national collective voice for pr3ctitk)ners and service provider5 acr055 New Zealand's North and South Islands. We express our gratitude to the MRJT Board foi exiending an invitation to aitend rheir conference and eager￿ anticipate continuing a muiualty beneficial working relatlonship in the future. Durin8 his stay in New Zealand. our CEO engaged in discvssions with offici315 from the Department of Corrections regarding the potenti31 for increasing access to post-sentence iestorative justice within New Zealand prisons and the feasibility of mbedding restDrafive approache5 Into prison culture, an area that the (Jepartmente¥pressed a keen interest in exploring. Following a productive rneeiing, we have iommenced the proces5 of deiermining how the RJC can support this work and nticipate future collaboration, both rernotely and tn-person. throtsghout the upcomingyear. In our ioaugural year of expariding OLr global footprint. we are immensÈly pleased with the tangible pro8ress achieved by our CEO. We are conlideni that rhe dedicared tirne and effort invesied will yidd SLbstantial revenue strearn5 in the upcoming year. Restorative Justice Council Limited Trustees, Report- continued for the Year Ended 31 Mar¢h 2025 OPERATIONALDELIVERABLE 4.. ENGAGE wrrH THE RE5foRAnVE SE￿oR ANO KEYsfAKEHOLDERSTO UNLOCKTHE FULL POTENTIAL OF RESTORATIVE PRAcllcE TO ADDRESS COMPLEX SOCIAL CHALLENGE In Seplernber 3024, we convened our second Northern Ireland conferenie at the Storrnont Hotel in 8elfast. We were honoured to welcome 100 delegates to thi5 yearfs conference. which centred on the theme of Repairing Harrn, Building Relationships. and Reducing Offendsng. Throu8hout the one-day conference, we delve(l into various facets of restoratNe connection5, encompassing cornrnunity- based praccice5 and crirninal justice. Our overarching theme sought to illuminate the school-10-prison pipeline and the transformative porential of restorative processes in the lÈves of individuaL% impacted by this rytle. The conference tommenced wth a formal opening by Minister of Justice Naomi Lon& followed by an expertly iuièted lineup of keynote speakers who shared their expertise and experiences. These included Professor eran McEvoy from Queen5 Unwersity. Dr TErence Bevington from Cortexus-conflicr, Jo Berry from Buildrng Bridges for Peace. and our chair of tru5tee5. Debbie Watters OBE. In the afternoon, we presented a diverse spectrum of sector-spectfic sessions, addressing toprcs such as Criminal Justice. Prisons, Comrnunity Restorarwe Practi￿. Education. Youth Justice. and Health and Social Care. We extend our gratitude to our wod¢shop hosts, including The RestoratNe Lab. Northern Ireland Education Authority. and Probation Nl. Our anFTrual conFerence to launch International Restotstive Justice Week wa5 held in November 2024. Thi5 year, the Board decided to h05t a multi-day conlerence. comprisin8 one in-person and one online day. The in-person day was held atthe R3di550n Blu hotel in central Cardiff. m3rkinE the first suth event hotted by the RJC in Wales duringthe past decade. We were delighted to wèlcome 131 delegates to the conference. many of whom artended both rhe in-person and online ses51Dths. The therne for this yearfs conference was"P3ving the Way to 3 Resrootive Fuiure.- Ovei thE course of two days, we explored the correlation between ¥estorative culture and community empowerment. OUT speakers presented insight5 Dn how adopting a re5toraiive approach can substantially enhance the well-being and opportunitie5 of our cotnmunities. partiEularlythose affected by or at risk of oigani5ed crime and societal i55ues that can precipirate crises. The conference showcased a dynam and diverse array of 5e55ions ihat underscored the transformative potential of restor31ive practice5 across variou5 Sectors. Participants engaged in thoUght-￿0v0k1ng discussions and informative presenrations. tovering kÈy themes clesigned to catalyse chanee and foster cornrnunr(ywell-bein8. The conference offered participant5 invaluable in5iBht5 actionable strategies. empowering them to effect posiiive change within their respective iornmunities. 10 Restorative Justice Council Ltmited Trustees. Report- continued for the Yeai Ended 31 March 2025 OPERATIONAL DEUVERABLE S.. MAXIMISE THE ENGAGEMENT wrrH OUR coMfENt BY DESIGNING AND ACTIVATING PUBLICATIONSAND OTHER CONTENT IN ARANGE OF FORMATS Enhanting the accessibility of our publications to a broader readership ha5 been a primary objective ol the Board. and we are pleased with the tangible progress achieved over the past year. Our dedicated staff tearn has diligently crafted engaging content acros5 diverse mediums, encompassing print. film. and audio recordinE which we have surntnarised below. We were proud to publish the latest edition of ourffagship publicztion, Resolution Magazine. In early 2025. This edition delves into the transformative potential of restorative justice in diverse settings. featuring insightful articles such as.. RestOrntiveApproaches bn Supported Housrng-. A (asestudyof ChaThging Futures Bristol, which employs restorarive practices to mitigate evictions in ternporary housing by cultivatinE relationshikbuilding. trauma-informed sUPPOrt, and conflirt resolutlDn. Case Study: The Ripple Effect of Crime= A personal acccunr from a mother whose son was rhe victim of a violÈnt assault. unde¥scofing the challenges faced by secondaryvict1rn5 in acce55ing restorative justice and ad¥ocating for broadef recoEniiion of indrrect victims. "RESOLtrrIoN""' Restorativejustice in UK Prisons: An article exploring how a restoratrve culture within prisons can enhance rehabilitation. reduce recidivism, 2nd foster improved relationships between inma[￿ and staff. International Conference Reflections= Insight5 gained from the Intemational confe￿nce on Global Criminology and Wictimology in India. emphasising the global application of restorarNe justice its interplay with criminology. We extend our gratitude to all those who contributed articles to this publitation and eagerly anticipate rhe release of our next Edition in the sumrnerof 2025. Followin8 the resoundtng success of our inaugural season of the Resolution Podcast, the Board was delrghted to announce the recordi¥ and publication of a second sÈason. Our Chief Executive Officer iollaborared closely with Dr Katherine Doolin from the Universiry of Auckland to facilitaie the recording of our second season. which delves inio the role of restorative justice within the United Kingdom's prison systern. Apple, esolution Podca cos JRqstoratt¥eJLwkeCowKll The podcast feature5 insightlul discussions with experts and individuals with lived experience, ex3minin£ the potentia1 benefits. ch211enges. and implementalion of restoraiive practices within prison serling5. It further explore5 the concepi ol restoraiive tulture, its impact On Pf150n enthronmenrs. and its potential to influencecomrnunitles and sotietal perceptions of justitÈ. Based 501ely on our Spotify analytlC5. season two garnered 465 listens in its inaugural week, with a primary audience in the Uniied KingdoTr.154.9%1, the United States125.7%1. and Neiv Zealand l5.4%1. The Board extends its sincere gratitude to Dr Katherine tk)olin For dedicating her time to creating this invaluable resource. 11 Restorative Justice Council Limited Trustees. Report- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 As part of our commitment to showcasing Ihe power of Restorative Justice. the Board was delighted ihat ovrteatn collaborated WTth Deirdre Leask from 5outhwarkYouthOffÈnding SÈrvice and Roadworks Media to prodtJcÈ our second motk facilitation filrn. 'Facing the Imp3Ct'. This IhouEht-provoking short film explores the emotional and transformative journey of Daniel. a youn8 tnan grapplin8 with the consequences ol his actions after a violeRt encounter with PC Macauley. Through the powerful proce55 01 resiorative justice, both Daniel and PC Macauley confront the deep-seated wound5 infticied by the assault and the ripple effec15 that follow. 'Facing the Impacv serves as a cornerstone of the Restorat￿e Justice Council's campaign. raising awareness for rhe transtormatSve power ol resioraiive justice for vittims of crime. Through dynan7iC &towelling, the filtn invites viewers to reconsider conventional notions of justice. advocating for empaihy. undersEandin& and a belief in the p055ibility of redempiion. The Board was delighted to learn rhai our CEO had entered the film io Ihe Smiley Charity Film Awards and subsequently that we were awarded Ihe People's Choice 8ronze award. This recognition and validaiion of Ihe film's quality and impact in raising awareness of restorative justice is a sourtè of great pride. OPERATIONAL DELIVERABLE 6- ENSURE OUR WORKPRQfjRAMME IS UNDERPINNED BY OUR COMMrtMENTTO ADDRESS THE BEHAVIOURS AND POWER 5tRUCtURES DRIVING uNDERREPRESENTA￿0N As part of our commirment to 3ddre55 the behavioural and power struttures driving underrepresentation ol historic211y marginali5ed communities practisins across the restoratwe sector. the Board requested that our RegistratlDn Frarnework5 and Practice Guidance be updated io better promote anti-racist practice and ensure better acce55, experience, and ourcomes for those using restorative justice services. We ale pleased to confirm that this has been actioned. and all our Frameworks and Guidance documenrs now reflect specific criteria to challen8e anti-racist behaviour5. We have a150 provided opportunities throughout the year for our membefs to engage in open ènd honest convers8tions regarding the changes through our rnember networks. conference5. and CPO event5. We will continue to have these ConVe￿tIOnS and have already set out our future planned activ¢ty in our 2025-2026 operational plan, which will be presented to our rnembers at our Annual General Meeting in June 2025. OPERAnONAL DELIVERABLE 7: EXPAND OUR OFFER OF CONTINUED PROFESSIONAI DEVELOPMENT ICPDI oPPORTuN￿lEs THROUGH STRATEGIC COLLABORATION WITH SE￿oR EXPERTS As part of our comrnitmenr to exp3nding our offering of continuing professional development rhrouEh strategic coll3bor2tion vjirh sector experts. we were pleased to co-host our inauEural event Mih ihe Restorative Lab and Restorative RElationship5 ill October 2024. The eveni. titled "SEND and the Restorative Movement.~ 31tr3Cted 67 dele£ate5 Wlth a shared interesi in exploring thtr inrorrelationship between restoraiive practice and restor31ive justice I￿) and special educattonal needs ènd disabilities ISENOI. Employing an Open spate fflèthtsdology. which provides a framework for participants to pose pertinent questions and lor th05E que5tion5 to subsequently guide the da￿S proceedings, dele8ate5 were able to collectively converge to advance their thinking and practice in the SEND context. The feedback from the event was overwhelmingly p051tive. and based on the discu5s10r15 held, ha5 contributed to the development ol è new section within the RJC'S Prattice Guidance docurnent specific311y deditated to this crucial area of practice. The Board extends its gratitude to our partners at the Restorative Lab and Restorative Relationships for their invaluable support in this Significant collaboration. We eagerly anilCIPa4e the lurther development ol this collaborarive progratnrne throughoutthe upcoming year. 12 Restorative Justice Council Lrmited Trustee5' Report- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 OTHERACHIEVEMENT5 We have btsilt upon the svcces5 of previous CPD symposiums and have delivered two further events in April and Decernber 2024. Each symposiurn provides praaitioner5 With 12 hDurs of continuing professional developtneni OVEr a week, covering a ran8E ol practice 3reas. Our April 2024 symposium addressed topics such as.. Restorative Prèttice in Education Kirklees Council's Transformation into a Restorative OrganisatTron'. Ourjourney through Circles Traurna-lnlorrned Restorative Practice.. Working WiLh Youijg peO￿e Affected by Violence and Exploltatitsn ￿￿taratIVe Practice with Partnts Anti-Racist Practice in Aciion In December 2024, Duf SyFnPOSiUm covered topics such 3s-. Youth Partictpation= PrinciplÈs and Piactice5 for Succe55 Introduction to RestorariveJv5tice and Trauma-lnfomed Practice Resiorative Ju511CE and Anti-social Behaviour the Ciirninal Justice System Enhancing Restorative Justtce through Data In5iBhts Investing in and Elevating Faiilitation Ptactice On aver3ge, we have approximately 50 delegates ar eath symposlum and intend to continue hosring these events online twice a year in the lurure. In conjunttKJn With these events. we continue to host our Registered Practitioner Skills Sharing Forums_ These quarterly event5 are provided complimentary to RJC Regisiered Practliioners and have ￿en meticvlou51y designed to provide accessible Conlinuing Pioles5ional Developmenr ICPDI in areas of prattice that are of paramount importance for practitioner5 holdine accreditation through the FUC. Iher the pasi yEar, we have faciliiated Ski115 Sharing Sessions on the following topics.. Working wilh neurodiversity and other additional needs Restorative letter writing Multi Agency working Crirical Reflection and Feedbaik Attendance ar these events consistently averages 44 delegates. and overall leedback is overwhelfflingly positive, particularly regarding the Selected therne5 and the piovision olforum recordingsfollowing the eveni. Given their popularity and reiognilion by Regisiered Practitioners a5 beiThg insirurnental in theirprofe55ionèl development. we intend to continue delivering thèse sessions on a ouèrterly basis. Our Setvice Provider and Training Provider network meetings are now hosted online once a Quarter. These meeiings serve as a dedicated platform for our rnembers to engage in di5cussion5 pertinent io their respeitive areas of work. Our 5erviie Providernelwoik isovers&en by ourstandards Officer. while our Training Provtéer network is led by ourCEO. Both rneetings generally aiiract a hi8h level ol attendance. an¢J we will continue 40 offer these sessions as long 35 they remain of value to our mefflbers. Over the past year, we have e5tabltshed our LivinE Experience Advisory Panel ILEAPI. a new network that has been formed by c>ur CEO. The LEAP'S primary objectiye 15 to creare a platform for individuak wth lived experience in restorative processes to inform policies. practitioner guidan￿. and practice siandards. The LEAP aim5 to reflect diverse experiences, including those who have been alfected by harm and those who have cèu5ed harm. In the past year. the LEAP has provided inv3luablc support to the RJC in the development of our parliamentary briofinE documerit. They have also contribuied lo our most recent podcast season afid 5upporiÈd the developrnent of awareness resources for victims and offenders. 13 Restorative Justice Council Limited Tru5tee5' Report- Continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 We are deeply grateful to the rnembers of the LEAP for sharing their expertise and their unwavering dedication to supportin£ the RJC in achieving its ch3ritable objertives. Our CEO is makifi8 significant efforts to source 8rant fundin& enabling us to further develop this vital resource. We appreciate hts cornmitment to building this group desplte ihe limited resources avai13ble. Qverall. thE Board is extremely pleased with our achievements over the past year. We recoznise that our CEO and 51aff team have exceeded our expectations in terms of the work they have undertaken and the impact they have had on adv3ncing our ch2ritable aims and objedives. Despite tho financial and resouFce challenge5 faced by the BJC. and most other charitable organisation5. It is a testament to their efforts and the Board's leadership that we have managed to accomplish so much wirh such lirnited resources. FINANCIAL REVIEW Durin£ the year ending 31 March 2025. the RestoratNe Justice Council experienced a 12.6% decrease in intome compared to the previou5ye3r. This was due to lower incorne from assessments. mÈmbetship feÈs. and events, though we continued to maintain strong engaEemenr with rhe sector and received a Small grant to SUPPOrt the production of a short film on restorative approache5 to mental health. Total ual Income £164.493 £188.152 Total Annual Expenditure £203.374 £217.lJ)8 At year Ènd funds E46.376 £85,257 Total fundscarried forward £46.376 E85.257 We carefully Th￿naged our spending throughout the year. sncludine PDsiponinE recruitment to 3 staff w)5t to review our future need5. We also made Strate￿C investments tts gro%Y our natiorsal and ¢nrern3t¢onal presence. intluding h05ting our secondconforence In Northern Ireland anLI deliverino an in-person annual conference in Wale5. These events significantly enhanced our reach and irnpact across the UL By the end of the year. we held just over £46.OCK) in reseNes. which continues io ffEet our reserves policy of holding sufficient funds 10 cover core activities durrn8 unforeseen events. While we ¥ecognise the importance of returning to 6 ba13ncÈd budget. we have robust plar15 in place to rebuild our re5etve5_ This includes launching our new flegistered Practitioners Award in Northern Ireland and inrroducin8 new services tailored for Schools and larg& organisations. These dAvelopment5 are designed to support sustainable growth. diversify income, and ensure we can fontinue delivering high-quality sUPPOrt to the restorative justice community across all regions of the UK. STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE. AND MANAGEMENT The Restorative Justice Council 15 a cornpany limited by guaraniee1041992371 and ￿ a registered charity number 1097969. The cotnfFany is constituted under a trust deed. The RJC 8oard of Trustees Is forrned ol seven Member Trustees elected frorn ihe rnernbership and five Council Trusiees, who are appoinrec by -he Board and ratified by the members. None of the Trusrees have any beneficial interest in the company. All TIu5tee5 are mernbers of Ihe company and Euarantee to C(Fnlribute £1 in the eveni of a winding-up. The role ol ihe Board ol Trustees is ro ensure thar the actwities of the lulfil its srated pU￿0$e with due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commi55ion on public benefit. 14 Restorative Justice Council Limited Trustees, Report- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 New Trusiees sign up to the 8oard's agreed Code of Conduct. An induction tneeting is held with rhe RJC'S Chair. Information on the organisation. includinE copies of the Articles ol Association. felevant decision-rnakinB procedures and minutes Df past Board meeiings ère provided by ihe Chief Execurive. TrusteÈs regularly reviewthe eoard's performance. ensurin8 that it is pro*iding effectivegovernance by workin in supporr of the organisaiitsn's obiecrNes while hDlding the staff team ro account. The Board of Trustees and tha Chief Executive cornprise the key management pe￿Onnel of the IUC. in charge of directing, runnin& and operating the organisation on a day-to-day basis. The Board ddegètes day-to-day management ol agreed operational maners to the Chief Executive and hold5 lutA accountable. The Chief Executive purs in place the necessary contro15 anLI procedures baserj on rhese policie5 and undertakes the necessary risk identification and a55e55meni. The Chief Executive also delegate5 responsibilitie5 to his staff and holds them accountable io the Board of Trusrees. ChiefExecutive's and staff team's salafies We￿ lèst reviewed in January 202S. During this review. the Board unanimously agreed that it was not finèncially feasible to provide a salary increase at that time. This decisiors Ivas made in response to the ongoing challenges in secyiing addttional grant funding and 10 safeguard the FUC'S reserves for future Ertswrh. The Board ha5 agreed to rea5ses5 this decisson in July 2025. Future pay reviews will thEn be undertaken annually and. subject to affordability. may be increased in line wth tnflation. The Trustees hève assessed the risks to wh¢ch the is exposed and are sat15fied that the systern5 are in place to mitigate exposure io the major risks. A risk mana8ernenl poliry 15 in Pla￿ and a risk register is reviewed rÈEularly at 8oard mEetings. The tnajor external ¥isk to the RIC is that of securing sufficient incorne / funding to cover our operational costs. The CEO ensures that the Chair is updated on the finances on a regular basis and reports to the Board at Èach meÈtinB. Internal risk5 are minimised by the implementation of procedure5 for the autherisaiion of all transactions and projerts and fvr ensuring ion5iStent quality of services for all operarional spetts ol the ￿c.S activities. These are regularly reviewed to ensure they continue to meet the need5 01 the organsation. The Board, under the guidance of our CEO, are currently exploring a nurnber of opportunities to diversify our income potential which will stretFgthen our financial p051tion moving forward. The Trustees collertively acton behalf ol our members asset down in thc Memtsiandurn of A550ciation. Trustees rneetevery three months and scrutinise the financial reports presented by the CEO. The Trusrees, who are also the directors For the purpose of company law. and wtrK) served during the year and up tothe date of 5ignarure of rhe frnancial 5toternent5 were- Ms Debbie Watters Ms R Beard Ms R Rushron (resigned June 20241 Mr H Dhind5a Msj Clark Mr P Cawley Nls S Cairns Orj Hob50n M5 K Le-Botas 15 Restorative Justice Council Limited Trusteeg Report- continued forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025 Mr G sutherland Dr A Twyman-Ghoshal Mr5 J Hughes lappoinied June 20241 Dr A Zarnan (appointed June 20241 MEEIJNG ATTENDANCE The Board of Trustees have held live fvll meetin8$ over the past year. This does not include additional 5ub- comrnittee meeting5. The number of Trustees attending each of these meeting5 is outlined below= -"j¥j-:ri¥r..i li 12 12 12 12 21 May 2024 21 June 2024 IAGMI 18 September 2024 11 December 2024 5 March 2025 li io io io The required quorum for all meetings wa5 met. Crf5CLOSURE OF INFORMATION TO INDEPENDENT EXAMINER5 Eèch person who was a director ar the time this report wa5 approved confirrTts thèt.. 50 far as they are aware. thèrÈ is no relevènt informaiion of whith the charily's independent exarniner 5s unaware. and they have taken all the steps thar they ought to have taken as 3 direttor to rnake thern5elves aware of any relevant informaiion and to establish thai the charity's itktependent examiner 15 aware of that informaiion. Ihe Trustees. report was approved bythe Board of Trustees on the 19th olmay 2025 and signed on their behalf.. QebbE Watters OBE Ctoir of Trustee5 16 Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of Restorative Justice Council Limited Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Restorative Justi¢e Council Limited Ilhe CompanVI I report to the charity trustees on my exarnination of thÈ attounts olthe Company for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilitiesand basts of report As the charity's trustÈes Df the Cornpany land also its difectors for the purposes of cornpanylawl you are responsible for the prep6ration of the accounts in accordance with the requirement5 of the Companies Act 2(KJ61'the 21X)6 Aci'l. Hawng satlsfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audr(ed under Part 16 of the 2CM)6 Acl and are Èliwble for independent examinarion. I report in respect of my examirtation of your charity's accounts 35 carried ovt under Section 145 of the Charities Aci 2011 1.the 2011 Act'l. In carrying out rny examination I have followed the Direction5 given by the Charity Commission under Section 145151 Ibl of ihe 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completeLI my exarnination. I coTrfirm rhai no matters have come to my attention in connertion with the exatnination givsng me cause to believe= accountinE record5 were nor kept in respett of the Cornpany as required by Seciion 386 of the 2006 Ait- or the accounts do not accord i¥iih those record5.' Of the accounts do not comply wilh ihe accounting requirernents of Section 396 of rhe 2006 Act other than any requirernent thai Ihe ac¢ounis give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.- or the accounrs have not been prepared in ècco¥dan£e with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice lor accounting and rÈponing by charities lapplicable to charities preparing thetr accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 102}1. I have no concerns and have come across no oiher maners in connection wirh the examination to which attention Should be drawn in this report in orderto enable a proper underStar￿InE of the accounts to be reached. Dan Jastrzeb5ki FCA Stelthenson Smart (East Arsglial Umited Charrered Actouniènrs 22-26 Ki ng Street King'5 Lynn Norfolk PE30 IHJ 19 May 2025 17 Restorative justi￿ Council Limited Statement of Financial Activities Ilncorporating an Income and Expenditure Account) for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 31.3.25 Total rK15 31.3.24 Total fvn(ts UnreMritted fund RestrKted fund Notes Income and endowments from Donations and le8acie5 1.197 1,197 1.581 haritablè actbvibes Charitable Actiwties 161.464 161,464 185,193 Investment incorne Total Expenditureon Charitable activities Ch3ritableActivities NET INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI 128.8111 110.0701 138.8811 128.8561 Reconciliation of ￿ndS Totalfunds brought forward 75,187 10,070 85.257 114.113 Totalfunds carried fOn￿ard The notes form part of these financi31 statements 18 Restorative Justice Council Limited ststement of Financial Positio 31 March 2025 31.3.25 Total funds 31.3.24 Total funds Unrestrirted fund fijnd Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets io 224 224 703 Current assets Oebtor5 Cash at bank li 15.230 15.23LI 8.446 115 229 79.257 79.257 123,675 Cred5tors Arnounts falling due wirhin one year 133.1051 133.1051 139.1211 Net oJrrent a55ets Total assets less current liabilities 46.376 46,376 85,257 NET ASSETS Funds Unresirided funds Restiicted funds 13 46.376 75.187 Totalfunds The charitable company is entitled ro exemptitsn from audit under Settion 477 ofthe Companie5 Act 2￿6 lor the year ended 3 1 March 2025. The rnernbers have not required the tornpany to obtasn an audit of it5 finar￿la1 statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companie5 Act 2(￿6. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities f(K ensuring that the charitable company keeps accouniing records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Comp3nies Act 2(K)6 and preparing financial staiernents which give a rrue and fair view of the slate of affairs of the charitable company as at ihe end ol each finaniial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Section5 394 and 395 and which otherwise Cornp￿ with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial siarements. 50 far as applicable to the charitable company. Ibl The notes form part of these financial statemellts 19 Restorative Justice Council Limited Statement of Financial Position- continued 31 March 2025 These financial Statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the srnall companies regime. The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustee$ and authorised for issue on 19 May 2025 and were signed on its behalf by.. M5 D Watters- Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements 20 Restorative Justice Council Limited Notes to the Financial Ststements torthe Year Ended 31 March 2025 Accountlng polities Basi5 of preparing the financlal statements The financial starement5 of the Charl￿able company. which 15 a publK beneff￿ entity under FR5 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities 50RP IFRS 1021 'Accounting and Reporting by Chariti￿= Staternenl of Recomrnended Practice applicable to chariiies p￿partn8 their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applitable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 leffective l January 20191., Fln3nci31 Reportin8 Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Repubfii ol Ireland, and the Companies Att 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Critical accounting judgements and key sources of esttmation uncertainty The preparation ot thE financial statemenrs in cOnf￿mity with FRS 102 requires trustees to make judgemenrs, e5timatE5 and a55UrnPtions that affect the arnounts reported. These esrimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based un experience ènd other factory, Including expectètion5 of events rhat are believed io be reasonable under the circumstances. Incorne All income 15 recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once Ihe tharity has entitlernent to the fund5, it 15 probable that the income will be received and ihe arnount can bemeasured reliably. IncornE from govemment and orher grants wherher 'captral' grants, or 'revenue' grants, is recognised when the c￿rItY has entitlernent to the funds. any pèrforrnance conditiotls attached io the grants have been met, ir 15 probable that the income will be received, and the amount can be measured reliably and is not deferred. Intome received in advance of the provision of spwffed services it 15 (Èferred until the criteria for income recognition 15 met. Interest receivable Inierest on funds held on deposit is inclL¢ded whÈn ieceivable and the arnount can be measured reliably by the charity,. thi5 is norrnally upon notification of the interesi paid 01 payable by the Bank_ Expen(fJture Liabilities are recognised as expenditure a5 soon as there is a Jegal or Construttl￿ obligation committing the charity ro that expenditu￿. ¢t is probable that a transfer of economK benefit5 will be requirÈd in settlement and the arnount of the obligation can be rnea5ured reliab￿. Expenditure 15 accounted lor on an 3ccruals basis and has been Classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attribuied to particular headings Ihey have been allotated to activities on a ba515 consisrent with the Use of resources. Tarngible fixed assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its esrimated useful C(mputerequiprnent straight line over 3 years Tangible fixed as5et5 afe rneasured ai cost less accumulati¥e depr￿latIOn and any accumylative irnpairment losses. IndNidual items over El(K) are treated as capital for the purposes of these accounts. Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation tax on ITS charitable actNtthes. 21 Restorative Justice Council Limited Notes to the Financial 5tatements- continued for the Year Ended 31 Marth 2025 Accounting policies-continued Fund ac¢¢Junting Unrestricted fund5 can be used in atcordartce with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds tan only be used for particular restrirted purposes wthin the object5 of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is induded in the notes to the financial statements. Pension costs and other post-retirernent beneffts The charitable company operates a defined rontiibution pension scheme. Contribuiions payable to the charitable company'5 perb5ion scheme ale charged to the 5t3temwt of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. Debtors Trade and other debtors ale reiognised at the settlement amounk due after any trade discount Dflered. Prepayment5 are valued at rhe amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due_ CTÈditors Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that wll probably result in ihe iiansfer ol funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provi510n5 are normally recoenised at their 52ttlernent amount aftei allowing for any trade disioun15 due. Donations and leBacles 31.3.25 31.3.24 Donaiions Investmenl income 31.3.25 31.3.24 Interest recewed 22 Restorative Justice Council Limited Note5 to the Financial Statements- continued forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025 Income from charitable activities 313.25 31.3.24 Artivity Charitable ALttvities Charitable Artivtses Charitable Arttvities CharitèbleActivities Charitable ActNities Chariiable Actiwtre5 Assessment fee5 Even15 and Conferences Grants Mernbership fees work hosting Consultancy incorne 55,048 68,370 23,968 18.000 64,675 8.680 53,513 Grants received. included in the above. are as follows.. 2025 2024 Therapeutic Produaions aritable a¢bvitie5 costs Direct Costs Charitable Activitse5 203 374 Net iniornellexpenditurel Iwet income/lexpenéiturel is stated after thargingjlcreditingl". 31.3.25 31.3.24 Depreciation- owned asset5 Remuneration for independeni exarnination 5erviies oiher accountaricy Services 479 999 825 23 Restorative Justice Council Limited Note5 to the Financi31 Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Tru5tees' remuneration and benefrts There were no tru5tee5' remuneration or other bonefir5 for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024. Twstt*s' e¥penses TrustEe5' were reimbursed £566 in travel and 5ubsi51ence expenses for the year ended 31 March 202512024.. £3,734) Slaff costs 3L3.25 31.324 Wages and sa￿￿e5 Soct315ecuriry COSts Other pension costs 114,781 4.786 116,911 6,958 12 The average monthly numbErof employees during the yearwas as foknv5'. 31.3.25 31.3.24 Administration Developrnent No ernployees received emoluments in excess of £60.CQI. Comparatives for the statement of financi31 activities Unreslricted fund Restricted fund Total funds Income and endowrnents from Donation5 and legacies 1.581 1.581 Charitable activities Charitable Activities 167.193 185.193 Investment incom 78 Total L70 152 Ewenditure on Charitable aclivities Charitable Activitie5 209 078 217 008 NE[ INCOMEIIEXPENDITUREI 138,9261 10,070 128,8561 24 Restorative Justice Council Limited Note5 to the Financial 5tatements- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Comparatives for the statement of finantial artNitie5- continued Llnrestricted Restricted fvnd Total fuThJs Reconciliation of funds To¢alfund5 brought forward 114.113 114.113 Totallund5 carried forward io. Tanwble fixed a55ets Cornputer equipment Cost At l April 2024 and 31 March 2025 Depreciation Al l April 2024 Charge for year 3,020 479 At 31 March 2025 Iyet book value At31 March 2025 At31 March 2024 li. Debtors: amounts falling due within one yEar 31.3.25 31.3.24 Tradedebtors Prepayment5 12.301 3,927 15 25 Restorative Justice Council ￿rnited Notes to the Financial Statements- continued for the Year Ended 31 March 202S 12. Creditors.. arnount5 falling due within one year 31.3.25 31.3.24 Othercreditors Accrued expenses Deferred Income 1.065 4.235 1,070 7.071 13. Movement in funds Net movÈmÈnt in funds At 1.4.24 At 31.3.25 Unrestricted fvnds General fund 75.187 128,8111 46.376 Restiiued fund5 Therapeutic Produttions 10.070 110.0701 TOTAL FUNDS 38 Net rnDvement in funds. included in the above are as folk)ws- Incomir Resources expended Movement in fvnds resources Unrestricted fvnds General fund 164.493 1193.3041 128.8111 Restricted funds Therapeutic Productions 110.0701 110,0701 TOTAL FUNDS I J3&2LiI 26 Restorative Justice Council Limited Notes to the Financial Statements - continued for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 Movement in funds- continued Comparathies formovement in fvrKIs Net rno¥eme in funds At IA23 At 31.3.24 Unre5trirted hjnds General fund J14.113 (38.9261 75.187 RestTlrted funds Therapeutic Production5 10.070 10.070 TOTALFUNDS 28 Comparative net movemeni in funds. included in the aboveareas foll(ws= In¢ominE resour￿S Resources oxpÈnded Movement in fund5 Unresiiirted funds General fund 170.152 12D9.0781 138,9261 Restricted funds T￿rapeu1ic Produrtions 17,9301 10.070 TOTALFUNDS 152 Purpose of furtds Unrestricted Funds.. These funds are helo for meeting the objectives of the charity and to provide reserves for future activities. Subject to charity legislarion. Ehey are flee from all restrirtions on their use. ThÈrapeutic Productions= Thi5 grant was provided by the Network for Social Change to fund the produttion of Short film promoting the work of restorative practitioners and therapeutic suppon service5 5UPPOrting those who experience mental healih diKicultie5. The funding be use£1 10 prodL'ce and then disseminate ihe film to mental healrh trusts, recovery colleges and mental health anc resterative practitroners 10 shape the cultural narraiive in societv Dver rnental healih. 27 Restorative Justice Council Ltmited Notes to the Financial Statements - continued forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025 14. Related party disclosures There were no further related party transactions requiring disclosure forihe yearended 31 March 2025. 15. Presentation currency The f￿3￿¢131 statements are presented in Sterlin& 16. LÈgal lorm of entityand tountry of I￿orpOration Restofative Justice Council knmited is a charitable company Irmtted byguaiantee and incorpDrated in Eng13nd. 17. Principal place of operation The addre55 01 the charity's principal place oFoperaiion and registered office 15.. Rouen House Rouen Road NonNich NRI IRB 18. Deferred income Movement in Deferred Income Incorne is deferred based on the service delNery of projetts. The rnovement ol deferred income is below- 2024 Deferred 2025 Membership fees A55e55ment fees EvEfLt5 3.660 22.080 I3.6￿} 122.08J)I 15.2401 1,980 21.660 21.660 .165 30.980 130.9801 27.805 27,805 Movement in deferred income- prior year 2023 Released Deler￿d 2024 N1embership fees se5s￿ent fees Events 12552 16.710 112.5521 116.7101 (s￿} 22.080 22,080 30.122 130.1221 30,980 30.980 28 Restorative Justice Council knmited Detailed Statement of Financial Activities forthe Year Ended 31 March 2025 31.3.25 31.3.24 Inceme and Èndowments Dovations and legacies Donaiions 1.197 1,581 Investment incorne Interest received 1.832 1,378 Charitable activities A55e55tnent lee5 Even15 and Conferences Grants Membershipfees Networkhosting Consultancy income 55.048 40,809 68.370 23,968 J8,000 64,675 8,680 53,513 185 193 Totalincomin8 re50urce5 164.493 188,152 Expenditure Charitable adivities Wages Social seiurity PenS￿nS Insuonce Telephone Postage and stationery SundrEs Accountancy fee5 Bankchaiges Cornputer running cosis Conference and event fees Governance costs Office expense5. repairs and tnaintenance Off5itP Storage Other direct tosts Otherpfofession31 fees Reni Subscription5 Training and (PD Carried forward 114,781 4,786 9.854 1,198 577 175 792 1.937 559 6,980 28.119 777 20 373 11.120 614 562 1,179 11.3501 183.053 116.911 6.958 8,639 1,196 567 263 505 2.646 369 4,100 J4,643 1,160 193 250 7.977 18.236 562 3,466 3,548 192,189 This page doe5 not form part of the statutory financial statements 29 Restorative Justice Council Limited Detailed Statement of Financial Artivitie5 tor the Year Ended 31 March 2025 31.3.25 31.3.24 Charitable activtties Brought forward Travel aNJ subsistence Bad debr provi510ll Depiecialion of tangible fixed assets 183,053 18,397 1,445 479 192,189 23.820 999 203 374 Total resources expended 217 008 Net expenditu 28 This page doe5 not form part of the statutory linancial statement5 30