Annual Report 2024-2025
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|Welcome from the Chair ....................................... 3|
|About Cornerstone ................................................|4|
|Objectives and activities ......................................|5|
|Our team ...............................................................|6|
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|Key events|
|Our services .........................................................|8|
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|What our clients say|
|Our impact this year .............................................|10|
|Overview ...............................................................|11|
|Development work ................................................|12|
|How can you help? ...............................................|13|
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|Finance highlights|
|Supporters and acknowledgements ...................|15|
|Financial statements ..........................................|16|
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Welcome from the Chair
Dear friends, colleagues, and supporters,
It is a privilege to introduce this year’s Annual Review as the newly appointed Chair of Trustees. Stepping into this role has been both an honour and a responsibility I embrace with great optimism. I am continually inspired by the dedication of our staff, the generosity of our volunteers, and the unwavering support of our wider community. Together, you form the foundation of our ability to serve those who need us most.
This year has been marked by significant progress and meaningful impact. We are now offering our free service in the Cambridge and Fenland areas to fill the much-needed gap. We were pleased to welcome Andrea to our team as our Administrator. As she now begins her maternity leave, we wish her every happiness during this special time. I would also like to extend heartfelt thanks to Rachelle and Hilary, who have stepped in to cover the administrator role with great dedication and professionalism.
I want to express my sincere gratitude to Camilla, our Centre Manager, whose leadership has strengthened our services and nurtured the development of our team. For those considering becoming pregnancy choice counsellors, Camilla is helping new volunteers through the comprehensive online accreditation course.
While we have been blessed with additional grant funding this year, we are mindful that costs across all areas have risen significantly. As we look ahead, we are facing a potential budget deficit for the forthcoming year. We are therefore actively seeking additional financial support to ensure we can continue to deliver and expand our vital services.
As we move forward, I am filled with confidence about what we can achieve together. With your continued support and the extraordinary commitment of our team, we are poised to extend our reach and deepen our impact, bringing vital support and hope to even more individuals and families in the coming year.
Thank you for being an essential part of this mission. I look forward to all that we will accomplish together.
Adam Johannes Chair of Trustees
The Baby Boutique remains a cornerstone of our outreach, providing essential baby supplies to families with infants. This service thrives thanks to the generosity of our donors and the exemplary leadership of Karena, our Boutique Manager, along with our volunteers, whose dedication ensures its continued success.
I would also like to extend heartfelt thanks to Peter, our Treasurer, for his invaluable financial oversight, and to Georgina, our Charity Development Lead, whose efforts have expanded our partnerships and secured vital resources to help us grow.
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About Cornerstone
Cornerstone’s mission is to reach every woman in Cambridgeshire facing an unplanned pregnancy, providing her with time, space, and non-directive information so that she can make a fully informed choice, and offering her ongoing support, whatever decision she makes.
Structure, Governance and Management
Cornerstone Care in Confidence (referred to as Cornerstone going forward) was established on 7[th] May 2004 and is governed by a Trust Deed of the same date. This can be provided on request. The Charity Trustees are responsible for the governance of Cornerstone. The Charity Trustees are elected to the board by the existing trustees, taking into account their professional qualifications or personal experience, to be able to contribute to the pursuit of the objects of the charity.
Trustees are appointed for an initial three-year term with the opportunity to be nominated for reappointment at the end of each three-year term. There is always a minimum of three trustees.
Trustees who served during the year:
Mrs Clair Cooper Mr Adam Johannes Mrs Wilma Kotzenberg Mr Peter Lusmore Mrs Juliette Mapimhidze (joined 18th March 2025)
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Objectives and Activities
Our primary goal is to protect and promote women’s wellbeing through advice, counselling, and practical assistance. We support women and their families experiencing emotional stress, poverty, or trauma connected to pregnancy, miscarriage, or abortion.
To fulfil this purpose, Cornerstone engages in various activities, including:
. A & 45% of babies born in Britain are osos unplanned
Personalised Support:
Providing compassionate care to women and families facing an unplanned pregnancy or experiencing emotional distress from previous pregnancy decisions.
Impartial Information:
Offering time, space, and non-judgemental, nondirective guidance, ensuring individuals can make decisions free from coercion. Our trained team listens carefully, helps individuals understand their options, and respects confidentiality as they explore their feelings and circumstances.
Currently, one in three pregnancies in the UK ends in termination, creating significant emotional strain for women and men who often lack adequate support. Around 45% of babies born in Britain are unplanned, amplifying the anxiety surrounding early pregnancy.
Additionally, pregnancy can be a trigger for or exacerbate domestic abuse, making our role even more critical. Cornerstone uniquely meets these needs in Cambridgeshire, offering specialised services unavailable elsewhere in the region.
Befriending Service:
Extending support beyond decision-making, our service includes emotional and practical assistance such as friendly chats, accompanying clients to appointments, sourcing essential baby equipment, and helping build supportive community networks by referring to appropriate services.
Peer Counselling:
Providing dedicated support to anyone affected by miscarriage, including partners, through peer counselling.
Referral Network:
Collaborating closely with charities and organisations such as food banks, Home Start, and debt advice services to provide holistic care to our clients.
Cornerstone relies heavily on a dedicated team of trustees, staff, and invaluable volunteers, including trained counsellors and general support volunteers, who generously contribute their time and expertise. Without their commitment, we would not be able to support as many women and families each year.
We uphold the highest safeguarding standards, ensuring all personnel who work with children and vulnerable adults are vetted appropriately via the Disclosure and Barring Service.
Our trustees have reviewed the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and confidently affirm that Cornerstone’s activities significantly contribute to public wellbeing.
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Our team
Here is our team who have served us in the 2024/2025 financial year.
Camilla Hunt Centre Director
Georgina Forbes Development Lead
Karena Blande Baby Boutique Manager and Social Media
Andrea Turley Administrator
Clair Cooper Trustee
Wilma Kotzenberg Trustee
Juliette Mapimhidze Trustee
Peter Lusmore Treasurer
Adam Johannes Chair of Trustees
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Key events
We participated in several major fundraising events during the year.
Annual Golf Day
A huge thank you to everyone who joined us at St Neots Golf Club for our Annual Golf Day in June. It was fantastic to see so many people enjoying a great day of golf while supporting Cornerstone’s important work with women facing unplanned pregnancy.
The ‘closest to the pin’ and ‘longest drive’ competitions added some extra fun to the day, and along with the raffle, there were plenty of prizes to be won. Twenty teams took part in the tournament, raising over £9,000!
Darts Tournament
In January, we teamed up with the Papworth Trust at the Comrades Club in Godmanchester for an evening of darts to raise funds for Cornerstone and the Papworth Trust. Players of all skill levels came together in a doubles competition.
All proceeds raised were split equally between the two charities, helping to support families in need and advance vital community services. Cornerstone received £1,345 in donations from the event.
Northstowe Running Festival
In August, we were thrilled to be chosen as an official charity by the Northstowe Running Festival for their Charity Race. We had a fantastic team team of runners who fundraised on our behalf. The event included a half-marathon, a 10k, a 5k, and a family mile race at the Western Park Playing Fields in Northstowe. In total, we raised £1,900 for Cornerstone!
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Our services
Women facing an unplanned pregnancy have access to our trained practitioners, who will provide them with time, space, and non-directive information to support them in their time of need. All our clients are treated with respect and dignity in a non-judgmental and compassionate environment.
We are here to support women before, during and after a pregnancy. Because we don’t refer directly for a termination or to midwives, our clients can be sure of unbiased information and help.
Our services are free and available to both men and women.
Counselling
We provide confidential counselling sessions at our centre in Huntingdon. We have trained practitioners to help with post-abortion and miscarriage support. We see women weeks, sometimes even years, after a termination decision.
“I am now able to get up in the mornings without a debilitating feeling of sorrow, and I’m able to get through my day without feeling like I’m not going to make it. The help and support I have received has been priceless”.
We offer ongoing support
Becoming a parent may involve facing some of the challenges that come with it. The practical and emotional aspects of managing life with a child can create challenges, but becoming a parent can also be very rewarding and fulfilling, and we are here to support women and families.
Baby Boutique
Our Baby Boutique is a friendly, warm and safe space for new mums in need, offering essential items free of charge to help them provide for their babies. In 2024–25 alone, we distributed 6,439 high-quality items, ranging from clothing and toiletries to feeding and sleep essentials.
Clothing & Maternity Wear: 2,048 baby clothes items and 246 maternity garments helped keep both babies and mums comfortable and cared for.
Feeding & Nutrition: 520 packs of baby food and 156 pre-made formula bottles ensured no child went without nourishment.
Hygiene & Care: 656 toiletry items and 253 nappy packs allowed parents to focus on bonding without worrying about essentials.
Extras that Matter: We also provided 66 pairs of shoes, 52 toys for play and development, and 27 sleeping bags to help babies rest safely and warmly.
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What our clients say e a >
“Have already recommended friends, family, and think it’s a great service very friendly and if in town having a down day sometimes just call in ask for information, and have a coffee, feed, change baby.”
“Amazing service which I wish people were more aware of.”
Georgina and Helen were so supportive and quick to get in touch, even though I live in London and they are based in Cambridgeshire. They made me feel like I wasn’t alone and their manner on the phone was better than the other pregnancy charity I spoke to.
Our impact this year
It’s been a very busy and exciting year for our team. Here are some figures and notes on what we have been up to.
360
164
100
client appointments for counselling and assessments
Baby Boutique appointments helping new mums provide for their babies
people visited us for classes and baby groups that we have held
We’ve continued to provide care and compassion to women accessing our counselling services, supporting them both emotionally and practically. This includes material aid through our baby boutique, assistance with domestic violence situations, referrals to safe housing, and more.
Launched our Church Companions project, which aims to create strong partnerships with local churches, providing them with resources, including one free counselling training place, whilst securing a regular source of funding. We are currently in the early stages of the project and look forward to seeing more churches partner with us.
We’ve had three staff members and volunteers complete our counselling training programme, with a further three or four due to begin the next round in September.
Positive developments have been made in Fenland, with many useful connections made – the groundwork is being laid to expand our reach to clients based in the Fens.
Making inroads into the Peterborough area, with all of our newest volunteers based there. This will help us achieve our longer-term aim of starting to deliver our services to clients in Peterborough, thereby extending our reach to the places that need it most.
Continuing to partner with the local Children’s centre to host ante-natal classes which help new mothers to form friendships, build confidence and bond with their babies.
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Overview from Camilla
Dear friends,
It’s a privilege to look back over the past year at Cornerstone and to thank God for His many blessings! Having stepped into the role of Director only last September, it’s been a steep learning curve, yet I’m grateful to be surrounded by a wonderful, supportive board, colleagues and volunteers, who have all helped to ensure a relatively smooth transition.
We’re riding on a high after another successful charity golf day – yet the year hasn’t been without its challenges, too. Some days are full of joy as we celebrate the precious gift of life. Others are discouraging as we confront the mess and brokenness in the lives of those who come to us. The real heart of this work is through our staff and volunteers, who demonstrate Jesus’ love to women who need grace and support.
Looking back at our stats over the year, it’s an encouragement to see how many clients’ lives we have touched in some way, big or small. We could do none of this without your support. As we commit our plans to the Lord over the next year, we hope and pray to continue reaching those who need it most.
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Thank you so much
for your support.
Camilla
Camilla Hunt
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Thank you so much for all of your support. I don’t know how I would have coped without you! – Cornerstone Client
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Cornerstone development work
During the 2024/2025 financial year, I undertook development work across Cambridgeshire to raise awareness of our service, securing financial support, and inspiring new volunteers to join us. This included engaging with clinical and non-clinical practitioners, secular and church communities, and potential counselling space providers.
From September 2024, one day a week has been dedicated to development work in East Cambridgeshire and Fenland, funded by the NHS Cambridgeshire and Peterborough ICB and Assura. Overall, this work breaks down in the following ways:
Connections and leads
These include Doctors’ surgeries, Trainee Doctors at Addenbrookes, County Council workers, Social Prescribers, Children and Family Centres, Libraries (for promotion and counselling space) and Housing Associations. I have also approached various groups and clubs for fundraising support.
I have also met with the Clergy and pastoral staff, including the acting Bishop of Ely. Delivering talks to church congregations. Attending Christian networking meetings, such as Cambridge Community Action Network and the C3 2024 Women’s Conference “Breathe”. I have focused, where possible, on “Churches Together” in parishes where there is such activity.
Highlights were presenting our work to the Assura Fund Board in December 2024, showing the progress made during the first quarter of the year’s funding. We had excellent feedback, and Assura filmed the presentation.
Also meeting with Rt Rev Dr Dagma Winter, acting Bishop of Ely, who enjoyed hearing about Cornerstone, offered to share our information with contacts within her sphere of influence and endorsed our work by giving a quote for the Cornerstone Church Companion Pack.
Georgina
Georgina Forbes Development Lead
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How can you help?
You can make a difference in the lives of women and their families.
As with all small charities, we rely on income from our supporters. Thank you so much to all who have supported us over the years. Your generosity is greatly appreciated.
Make a one-off donation
Receiving any donations throughout the year helps us to keep our operations going, from paying the rent to paying staff who carry out our frontline services.
Become a regular monthly supporter
Monthly support is a key to keeping Cornerstone going. Most grants can cover projects that we run, but it’s our valued donations from our supporters that allow us to pay our team, keep the office going and get the word out about what we do.
Fundraise for us
Anyone can fundraise for Cornerstone, whether it’s attending a fundraising event or running your own. Just get in touch, and we can help.
Volunteer
If you have any spare time you wish to give to Cornerstone, please get in touch with our centre and we can see what’s the best fit for you.
Sign up for our newsletter
To keep up with all things Cornerstone, why not subscribe to our newsletter and share what might be of interest with your friends and family?
For more information about the ways you can help, please get in touch:
Visit: www.cornerstone-cares.org.uk
Call: 01480 457711
Email: info@cornerstone-cares.org.uk
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Finance highlights
This year has seen a series of significant funding successes and generous donations from our loyal supporters.
Living Wage Foundation Accreditation
We secured accreditation with the Living Wage Foundation, reflecting our commitment to Wearea fair pay and a quality Living workplace environment. We want to continue to invest in our team and honour them by treating them well.
One-Off Donations
Throughout the year, we received generous oneoff gifts from individuals, church congregations, and businesses linked to local churches. These contributions have given us valuable funds to carry out our operations and fulfil our financial obligations.
Financial Summary
Income Highlights
- £17,000 from fundraising activities
Strategic Grants
£12,000 award to extend counselling and support services into Fenland and East Cambridgeshire (project led by Georgina).
£9,600 from Huntingdon Freemen’s Trust to cover Karena’s salary for 12 months, enabling her to continue running the Baby Boutique while bringing social media and communications in-house.
£2,500 pledged by NHS England Mental Health for new office laptops and a printer..
£20,000 unrestricted grant from the National Lottery, providing vital general-purpose funding to advance all areas of our work.
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£64,000 from organisations
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£35,000 from individual donations, including Gift Aid Expenses
Expenses Highlights
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£90,000 cost to run the day-to-day operations of the charity
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£5,000 for running the fundraising activities
Total Income: £120k Total Expenses: £98k Surplus £22k
We are incredibly reliant on Grants, in particular the National Lottery Grant of £20,000, and a large part (£22k) of our staff’s (Georgina and Karena) salaries have been paid for by other grants.
Community Fundraising Events
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Our Northstowe Running Festival team raised just over £900
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Annual Golf Day: Twenty teams took part in our flagship tournament, raising over £9,000
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The co-hosted Darts Tournament with Papworth Trust not only generated funds but also strengthened local partnerships and community engagement. This event raised £1,150
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Supporters and acknowledgements
We are deeply thankful to everyone who stands alongside us—through prayer, donations, volunteering, and words of encouragement. Your compassion and generosity mean so much to us.
A heartfelt thank you to:
Our Amazing Volunteers
From sorting donations in the Baby Boutique to counselling sessions and cheering on participants at our fundraising events, your time, energy, and warm smiles make our work possible. You give freely of yourselves, and we couldn’t achieve our mission without you.
Grant-Making Trusts and Donors
Special thanks to Huntingdon Freemen’s Trust for funding Karena, our Baby Boutique Manager.
Partner Churches and Community Groups
Thank you for opening your doors, sharing resources, and rallying your congregations behind our cause. Your hospitality and outreach amplify our impact, helping us reach more families in need.
Also special thanks to Assura for funding Georgina, our development manager, to expand our charity base into the Fenland area.
Our Dedicated Staff Team
Behind every successful event, support call, and client visit is a passionate team working tirelessly behind the scenes. Your professionalism, creativity, and care shine through in everything you do.
Every prayer offered, every pound donated, and every hour volunteered sends a message of hope. From the bottom of our hearts—thank you for being part of the Cornerstone family.
Looking ahead
We are excited about the coming year. With Camilla at the helm, leading our operations in her second year, we are well-placed to improve significant parts of what we do.
We have just launched a new website to help showcase who we are and what we do more effectively. Please do check it out at www.cornerstone-cares.org.uk
We will be focusing on grants and fundraising to keep our operation open for free to those in need. Our budget for the coming years is at break-even, which will be a challenge to hit, but we are optimistic!
We hope our Church Companion initiative gains traction as we work hard to build relationships with local churches.
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Financial Statements
for the Year Ended 31[st] March 2025
General Fund Receipts and Payments Account
| Note | 2025 | 2024 | |
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| Receipts | £ | £ | |
| Donations | 2 | 49,105 | 38,226 |
| Grants | 3 | 22,500 | 0 |
| Fund Raising | 4 | 18,422 | 14,126 |
| Bank Interest | 392 | 484 | |
| Gift Aid Recovered | 5,428 | 6,195 | |
| Other Income | 1,400 | 240 | |
| Total receipts | 97,247 | 59,271 | |
| Payments | |||
| Salaries and other staff costs | 49,329 | 49,947 | |
| Fund Raising Costs | 5,132 | 6,337 | |
| Rent, Rates, Power and Utilities | 19,779 | 20,448 | |
| Repairs and maintenance | 443 | 114 | |
| Supervision | 141 | 112 | |
| Offce expenses (including telephone, software, stationary, postage) | 2,072 | 2,094 | |
| Computer hardware & peripherals | 5 | 2,185 | |
| Publicity (including website, videos, social media and printing costs) | 781 | 2,314 | |
| Insurances (Professional indemnity, contents etc) | 1,640 | 1,500 | |
| Subscriptions and Memberships | 578 | 220 | |
| Client support, Outreach | 303 | 344 | |
| Donations made | 7 | 1,220 | 1,200 |
| Staff & volunteer training | 1,315 | 1,734 | |
| Miscellaneous | 67 | 145 | |
| Total payments | 84,985 | 86,590 | |
| Net receipts/(payments) for the year | 12,263 | (27,238) | |
| Transfer from/(to) other Funds | 8, 9, 10 | 2,141 | 16,341 |
| General Fund at 1stApril 2024 | 37,060 | 47,957 | |
| General Fund at 31st March 2025 | 51,464 | 37,060 | |
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Hostel Fund Receipts and Payments Account
(Restricted Fund) – Closed
| Note | 2025 | 2024 | |
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| Receipts | £ | £ | |
| Donations | 5,500 | ||
| Grants | 50,000 | ||
| Bank Interest | 15 | ||
| Gift Aid Recovered | 125 | ||
| Total receipts | 0 | 55,690 | |
| Payments | |||
| Hostel project expenses | 0 | 0 | |
| Returned grants and donations | 11 | 700 | 55,000 |
| Total payments | 700 | 55,000 | |
| Net receipts/(payments) for the year | (700) | 690 | |
| Transfer from/(to) General Fund | 8 | (361) | (15,956) |
| Hostel Fund at 1stApril 2024 | 1,061 | 16,327 | |
| Hostel Fund at 31st March 2025 | 0 | 1,061 |
Baby Boutique Fund Receipts and Payments Account
(Restricted Fund)
| Note | 2025 | 2024 | |
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| Receipts | £ | £ | |
| Donations | 0 | 0 | |
| Grants | 3 | 10,050 | 1,940 |
| Total receipts | 10,050 | 1,940 | |
| Payments | |||
| Salaries and other staff costs | 6,793 | 0 | |
| Expenses | 171 | 75 | |
| Total payments | 6,964 | 75 | |
| Net receipts/(payments) for the year | 3,086 | 1,865 | |
| Transfer from/(to) General Fund | 9 | (20) | (385) |
| Baby Boutique Fund at 1stApril 2024 | 1,836 | 356 | |
| Baby Boutique Fund at 31st March 2025 | 4,902 | 1,836 |
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Fenland / East Cambridgeshire Expansion Fund Receipts and Payments Account
(Restricted Fund)
| Note | 2025 | 2024 | |
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| Receipts | £ | £ | |
| Donations | 0 | ||
| Grants | 3 | 12,000 | |
| Total receipts | 12,000 | ||
| Payments | |||
| Salaries and other staff costs | 4,002 | ||
| Expenses | 439 | ||
| Church Companions Project | 6 | 370 | |
| Offce expenses (including telephone, software, stationary, postage) | 65 | ||
| Publicity (including printing costs) | 150 | ||
| Computer hardware & peripherals | 412 | ||
| Staff & volunteer training | 50 | ||
| Travel costs for volunteers | 23 | ||
| Total payments | 5,512 | ||
| Net receipts/(payments) for the year | 6,488 | ||
| Transfer from/(to) General Fund | 10 | (1,760) | |
| Fenland/East Cambs at 1stApril 2024 | 0 | ||
| Fenland/East Cambs at 31st March 2025 | 4,728 |
Statement of Assets and Liabilities as at 31[st] March 2025
| Note | 2025 | 2024 | |
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| Cash and Bank Balances | £ | £ | |
| Santander Treasurers Account | 3,901 | 7,278 | |
| Santander Deposit Account | 55,986 | 32,622 | |
| Localgiving Account | 0 | 56 | |
| Hubb.Church Account | 0 | 1 | |
| Stewardship Account | 1,207 | ||
| Total | 61,094 | 39,957 | |
| Representing balances in these funds: | |||
| General Fund (including reserves) | 51,464 | 37,060 | |
| Hostel Fund (Restricted) – closed | 0 | 1,061 | |
| Baby Boutique Fund (Restricted) | 4,902 | 1,836 | |
| Fenland/East Cambs Fund (Restricted) | 4,728 | ||
| Total | 61,094 | 39,957 |
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Notes to the Accounts
1. Basis of preparation of the accounts
These accounts have been prepared on a receipts and payments basis in accordance with Section 133 Charities Act 2011.
2. Donations
This represents donations from individuals, churches and companies who have donated money to Cornerstone with no specific purpose.
3. Grants
Cornerstone benefited from various grants over the year, in particular:
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£20,000 from The National Lottery Community Fund towards core operating costs
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£12,000 from the Cheshire Community Foundation towards the costs to expand the operations of Cornerstone into the Fenland and East Cambridgeshire Districts
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£9,600 from Huntingdon Freemen’s Trust towards the costs of operating the Baby Boutique
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£2,500 from Cambridgeshire and Peterborough Integrated Care Board towards the cost of IT equipment
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£450 from the Huntingdonshire Community Chest towards the cost of operating the Baby Boutique
4. Fund Raising
The major fundraising event for 2024-25 was the Annual Golf Day which raised £9,917 in addition we had a successful Darts Tournament and were supported by runners at the Northstowe Running Festival which raised together £2,137.
5. Computer hardware and peripherals
As Cornerstone have been operating using donated computer equipment for many years the trustees decided that we should provide the office staff with 4 new laptops and plan to purchase a new printer. We also provided new monitors, keyboards etc so that for the first time we can use current, reliable technology in the office.
We were successful in obtaining a grant towards this (see note 3 above).
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6. Church Companions Project
Cornerstone are creating a Church Companions project initially in the Fenland and East Cambridgeshire areas which will help equip churches with the resources they need to allow them to understand how to handle the sensitive subjects of crisis pregnancies or post-abortion situations. Churches that sign up will be given one free place on the counselling training that our staff and volunteers undertake as well as publicity materials so that anyone in these difficult situations understand that their church is a safe space where they can ask for help and be directed to Cornerstone.
7. Donations made
As members of the Pregnancy Centres Network, the trustees agreed that we would continue to make a £100 per month donation to PCN this year. A £20 donation was also made to Cambridge Christian Action Network.
8. Transfers from Hostel Fund
Following the decision of the trustees in 2024 not to continue with the setup of our own hostel all donors were contacted and where permission was obtained to reuse their donations for the wider purposes of Cornerstone this is shown here.
9. Transfers from Baby Boutique Fund
This represents funds that were provided toward the expenses of the Baby Boutique manager that had been paid out of the General Fund.
10. Transfers from Fenland/East Cambs Expansion Fund
This represents funds that were provided toward the expenses running the fund (e.g. office space, administrative support etc) that had been paid out of the General Fund.
11. Returned grants and donations
Following the closure of the Hostel Fund the £700 grant from the The Bridge Church was returned as requested.
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Independent Examiner’s Report
Report to the Trustees of Cornerstone Care in Confidence (Charity no: 1104599) on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages 16 to 19
I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (“the Trust”) for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (“the Act”).
I report in respect of my examination of the Trust’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act.
Independent examiner’s statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect:
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accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or
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the accounts do not accord with the accounting records
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.
Signed: Date:
Name: Peter Thatcher
Relevant professional qualifications: FCA
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– Cornerstone Client
“Everyone was very welcoming, offered me a drink. They listened to me and offered the support they thought was best for me.”
– Cornerstone client
Call: 01480 457711 Sf /CornerstoneCareInConfidence Text: 07760 146 411 /cornerstone_cares
Email: info@cornerstone-cares.org.uk © /company/cornerstone-care-in-confidence Visit: www.cornerstone-cares.org.uk
Cornerstone Pregnancy Advice Centre 1 Trinity Place, Huntingdon, PE29 3QA
Cornerstone is a Registered Charity. Number 1104599
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CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Cornorstone Care in Confidence 1104599 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the peflod from 0110412024 To 3210312025 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricted funds tott rnar86t Restrided funds Endowmenl funds to tho nèarèst £ Total funds Last year to thè tar•st £ to the rnare5t É to thtr n•ar•st £ A1 Recel ts [nationS Grants Fund R3ISi Bank 5nterest 49.105 22.5(Kt 18,422 392 49,105 43,720 51,940 14,126 499 6,320 240 22,0 18.422 392 S.428 Glft Ad Recovered Other Iron% Sub total(Gross income fDrARJ 97.247 oso 119,297 116.851 A2 Asset and investment salé see table Sub total Totalreceipts 97,247 22.050 119,297 116,851 A3Pa ments S31aries and Cithw staff eosts Fund Raising Q)sts Rent. Rates. P0r and LArfities Repairs and rn4inten8nce Supervk5Tr Office expens85 lilU(r0 lephCe. software. statlonary. postagel Cotrputer hardware 8 peripheras Publicrty linclud+ro rte. vIde¢. sttkql dia and printkng costs) InsurarLes IPr(rfessK)nal iTrJemlty. ¢ontenis etcl Subscriolioris and Vert)erships Client support. Ouireach tk)natlons trvde Staff & volunieeF trainirvJ Migcel&naous R81urred grants and don3tK)r Baby BoK4 expenses FenL3ndlEast Cans Project expenses Church Qjrryanions Project e0.124 114 112 141 141 413 781 931 2.314 S78 3113 578 303 220 344 67 71VJ 171 145 700 171 462 370 75 370 Sub total 84.985 11176 98,161 141.584 A4 Asset and investment purchases. (see table) Sub total To¢alpayments 84.985 13.176 98,161 14t.584 Net of receipts/(payments) A5 Transfers between funds A6 Cash funds last year ènd Cash funds this year end 12.262 8,874 21.136 24.733 37,060 2.897 39.957 64,640 51.464 9.629 61.093 39,907 CCXX R1 accounts ISS} 1511012025
Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period Unrestricted funds to Tware8t £ Restricted funds Endowment funds to areSt £ Aterorie to rn#r•8t £ B1 Cash funds Treasurers Accouftt Icwrenll 3.901 t¥x)51t AccoÉts 46.357 9,629 StewArdsp Account 1.206 Total cash funds 51.464 9,629 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Endowment funds to arest É Deljij to Orest £ to rnarest £ Fur•J to ¥thch ass•t bel Do.LdiiS Cet IXrrert val (qxicall FUFKI to whl¢h asg rrert v31 Del.iils CL*t ILVlorAII B4 Assets retained for the charity's own use Fur to "¢h 1lats.lity relates TAfften <kn Detai15 B5 Liabilities Signed by one or two Iruslees on behalf of al Ihts trustee5 Date of roval Slgnature Prlnt Name 1 5/10115 CCXX R2 accounts {SSI 1511012025
Independent Examiner's Report Report to the Trustees of Cornerstone Care in Confidence (Charity no: 1104599) on the accounts for the year ended 31 March 2025 set out on pages 16 to 19 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ('Ihe Trust") for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity trustees of the Trust, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ("the Act"). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed: Date: Name.. Peter Thatcher Relevant professional qualifications.. FCA