Charity number: 1110768 Company number: 04980776 (England and Wales) Relationships Derby Report of the Trustees and Unaudited Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025
Relationships Derby Contents Page For the year ended 31 March 2025 Report of the Trustees 1to5 Independenl Examinerfs Report to the Trustees Statement of Financial Aclivities Statement of Financial Position Notes to the Financial Slatements 9t013 Detailed Stalemenl of Financial Activities 14to15
Relationships Derby Report of the Trustees For the year ended 31 March 2025 The Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, have pleasure in presenting their report and the financial statements for the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Re(x)mmended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191. ChaIS report The Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the financial stalemenls for the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporting by Charilies- Stalement of Recommended Practice applicable to charilies preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and the Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 {effective 1 January 20191. Chairfs Report We are an established local provider of counselling. infoThalion. and support to individuals. couples, children and families, regardless of age, ethnicity. cultural background. sexual orientation, gender, or disability- As an independent Federated Charity we have worked closely wilh Relate National to deliver our mutual vision until their assets and contracts were acquired (for financial reasons) by Family Action. a national charity in December 2024. As a separate Federated charity, amongst others in the Federation group, the decision was laken to remain separate from 'Relate al Family Action,, the new organisalion. for financial and other reasons. A group of previous Relate Federation centres formed a consortium under the new name of 'Relationships England and Wales. and our Derby & South Derbyshire Cent joined this group for marketing and other shared services going forward. Obviously this major change to the national picture affected all of the federated cenlres, national contracts and the branding of the organisation nationally and locally during the last quarter of the financial year. During this financial year we sel an aspiralional budget. to redu the losses from the previous year and progress in strengthening our income plan with a slight surplus forecast. Our resetves were assessed and alongside a reduction in expenses, natural waslage of contracted counsellors and some rental income we felt able to achieve Ihis. OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and aims The Charity's Objeclives and aims are to- -Educate the public concerning the benefits of secure couple relationships, marriage, and family lrfe to improve the emotional, sexual and spiritual well-being of individuals which is derived from committed relationships. -Provide counselling, advice, education, guidance, and relief to adults andlor children in relation to any aspects of contemporary lrfe or work which may prejudice their physical or mentsl well-being or influence, eilher directly or indirectly. their present or future family or couple relationships. -seek to enhance the good health, both mental and physical. of adults and children by increasing public awareness of the benefit of committed couple relationships, marriage, family life and working to prevent poverty, hardship and distress caused by the breakdown of such relationships. -Advance citizenship and community development. -Relieve those in need by reason of youth, age. ill-health. disability. financial hardship, or other disadvantages. -Promote research into all the above objectives and to make the results available to the public. statement on public benefit We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commissions general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities. In particular. the trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set. Volunteers We remain incredibly grateful to our staff and volunteers. not just for the exceptional skills. qualifications, and experience thal they bring, but also for their continued commitment to Relate's work. We particularfy wish to thank our entire team for their support, positivity, and commitment as we have retume(I to providing fa-tO-faCe counselling, giving the clients the choice of how they receive their counselling. 1of15
Relationships Derby Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 March 2025 ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE Significant activities During 2024125our priorities focused on recovery to pre-pandemic operating levels and developing our seNices, our priorities included.. .Continuing to improve our recruitrnent and relention of staff in order to deliver our ServIS in a cost effective way. .Improve our marketing to ensure our counselling capacity is matched by demand for services by local people .Developing and training existing and new counsellors to assist with recruitment and development of the service .Reviewing our operating processes and procedures to increase the utilisation of our existing counselling capacity and assets .Increasing our non-client relaled income through the lease of unused accommodation. room rental and through securing grants and donations where possible The qualifications and experience to provide counselling for some of the specialist serVIS that the organsalion provides means that we continually need to review our approach. We are now providing opportunities for qualified counsellors to work with us while they further enhance their skills and qualifications to the level required so that they can work in these specialist services including same sex couples and psychosexual therapy. We continued to provide counselling for IAPT (Improving AsS to Psychological Therapies} with clients able to access remote counselling. Commissioners are currently retendering this seNice, and our currenl contract finished in June 2025. Relationship counselling remains a core seNice offered to clients with the Centre offering appointments betsveen 9am and 9prll, Monday lo Friday, 9am lo 5pm on Fridays. We continue to provide the Choi of remote counselling bul there remains a greater demand for Face-to-face counselling. We endeavor to be flexible to meet the varying needs of our clients. All clients have an assessment appointment and are offed on-going counselling rf they wish lo conlinue. Waiting times are monilored and every effort is made to keep these as low as possible. The service still covers Derby City, Southem Derbyshire, and East Staffordshire. We reviewed the approach to children's work and agreed that it remains a valuable part of our service, and we continue to deliver children and young people's counselling through seif-pay or under direct contracts with local schools and commissioners. We have maintained contracts with 3 schools. We continue to work collaboratively with independent 'Relationships England & Wales Cenlers. via regular briefings and meetings, including partnership work on marketing and voluntary sector collaboration. WE also maintain contact with Ihe new Relate at Family Action in the hope that there will be opportunits.es to support national conlracts in the future. FINANCIAL REVIEW Significant events The Trustees were mindful of the level of reserves however reduced costs enabled us to redu losses and the rental income supported this objective. We continue to strengthen our markeling, communications. and PR. including a new website which then needed to be re-branded following the Relate Nalional changes and our new branding as Relationships Derby. Total incoming resources increased in Ihe year from £252,859 to £333,327. Resources expended decreased in the year from £329,486 10 £317,655. The net deficit was changed to a surplus of £15.672. In eXsS of our budgeted plan. The charity had funds carried forward at 31 March 2025of £553,605of which £Nil are restricted funds. Readily available cash has increased from £119,140 to £140,641 (including debtors) during the year. 2of15
Relationships Derby Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 March 2025 Reserves Reserves policy funds are sel aside for restricled reserves donated for a specific purpose. project by projecl, and if the sums provided for prove insufficient appropriate transfers will be made from Reserves policy funds are set aside for restricted reserves donaled for a specific purpose, project by project, and rf the sums provided for prove insufficient appropriate transfers will be made from unrestricted funds. Free reserves are required to cover.. la) The risk of redundancies, using statutory redundancy rates for the calculations. Ib) A small sum for urgent replacement or hire of capital equipment. Ic}Building up a ye8rfs reseNe to cover rent and service charge should it be necessary to vacate the premises and find an alternative tenancy. Id)The need to provide funding from our SeNe$ to cover the costs of continuing to trade for 2 months should we be unable to continue in business. le)to enable the continuation of much needed servIs. The trustees estimate that taking all the above into account free reseNes of around £71.000 are needed. At 31 March 2025 liquid reserves amounled to £140,641 and are over the required level. In the cuent funding clirnate. the trustees feel we should hold reseeS at or above the required level to secure the operation of the charity- STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing document The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee. incorporated on 1 December 2003. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association which eslablishes the objects and powers of the charitable company 8nd is governed under its Articles of Association. 3of15
Relationships Derby Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 March 2025 Recruitment and appointment of trustees The trustees of the charily are also the direclors for the purposes of company law and under the companls articles are known as Members of the Executive Committee. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the members of the Execulive Committee are elecled to serve for one year renewable annually without limit. Members have been appointed to the Board to reflect a range of skills and expertise and where possible the Board will endeavour lo retainldevelop these skills. In the event of skills being lost due to retirement or resignation individuals may be approached to offer themselves for election. The Centre is now member of the Relationships England and Wales and is guided in its provision of services via agreed codes of conduct and professional obligations. The Board regulady assesses compliance wilh the Charity Commission Good Governan Code and agrees to a set of actions to strengthen our g0veman. We review and revise our Risk Management register and approach. every six months. Organisalional structure Relationships Derby and Southem Derbyshire has a current Executive Committee of four members who meet seven or eight times a year and are responsible for the strategic direction. These meetings continued throughout the year. Responsibility for the day-to-day provision of seiCeS is delegated to the Managing Director. The Managing Director represents Ihe local Centre on several forums including suicide prevention. children and adults, mental health forums and Relate NationlRelationships England and Wales Management meetings. Induction and training of new trustees Trustees to meet the team and Trustees, to visit the Centre and lo understand the workings of the organisalion. New members are recruited via a formal external process, then invited to attend an initial meeting, and are provided with an induction pack before making the decision to join the Board. Pay Policy for senior staff There were no trustees. remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025nor for the year ended 31 March 2023 Total key management personnel remuneration was £86,666. For the year ended 31 March 2024 total cost was £70,696 REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Name of Charity Charity registration number Company registration number Principal address Relationships Derby 1110768 04980776 3 WenlAYorth House Vemon Gate Derby England DE1 1UR 4of15
Relationships Derby Report of the Trustees Continued For the year ended 31 March 2025 Trustees The trustees and officers serving during the year and SITr the year end were as follows: Mrs L D Prescott (Resigned= 22 January 2025) Ms E Haworth Mr S M Bradder Mr R C Baker (Resigned: 31 March 20251 Mrs M King Ms V L Mackintosh (Resigned: 26 November 2024) Mr J D Morris (Resigned: 24 September 20241 Ms H C Mcdonald (Appointed.. 11 Febnjary 2025) Independent examiners Hatocan Accountancy Services 131 Burfey Lane Quarndon Derby DE22 5JS Approved by the Board of Trustees and signed on its behalf by fvISLA1s KI& 04 December 2025 Mrs M King 5of15
Relationships Derby Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees For the year ended 31 March 2025 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'the 2006 Act'i. Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 01 the 2006 Act and are eligible for Independent examination, I report In respect of my examination of your charity's accounts carried out unller section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Acl'l. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent gxamlners statement Since the Charitable company's gross income ex¢eeded £250,000, your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination by virtue of my membership of In51ilute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies. 5 have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect. 1. aecounling records were not kept in respect of the Company a8 required by section 386 of the 2006 Act., or 2. the accounts do not accord w11h those records, or 3. the accounts do not comply with the requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirement that the aooounts give a 'lrue and fair view. which Is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination., or 4. the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable lo charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order lo enable a proper understsnding of the accounts lo be reached. Halocan Accountancy ServiTrs 131 Burley Lan8 Quarndon Derby DE22 5JS 04 December 2025 6of15
Relationships Derby Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account) For the year ended 31 March 2025 Notos Unrestrictod funds 2024 Income and endowments from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities 6.176 67 Schools 20.997 143,563 128,453 4,957 24,331 81,312 125,573 TMHD- IAPT Other contract income Charitable activities Other trading aclivites Fund raising events Room hire 75 86 29.103 21,489 Investments Bank interest receivable Total 333.327 252.858 Expenditure on: Charitable activities Other contract income 1317,6551 (317.655) 1329,4861 {329.486) Total other recognised gainsllosses Gainslllosses) on revaluation of fixed assets 129,046 Net movement in funds 144,718 (76.628) Reconciliation offvnds Total funds brought forward Total funds carried forward 537,933 614,560 682,651 537,932 7of15
Registered Number = 04980776 Relationships Derby Statement of Financial Position As at 31 March 2025 Notes 2025 2024 Fixed assets Tangible assets 550,045 550,045 430,725 430.725 Current assets Debtors 34.819 105,822 140,641 {8,0351 42,420 76,720 119.140 (11,9331 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors= amounts falling due within one year Net current assets 132.606 682,651 107.207 537,932 Total assets less current liabilitiès Net assets 682.651 537.932 The funds of the charity Unrestricted income funds 10 682,651 537,932 Total funds 682,651 537.932 For the year ended 31 March 2025the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477of Ihe Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476, The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Acl with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts. These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies, regime. The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by= ELAAIIE KI& Mrs M King Trustee 04 December 2025 8of15
Relationships Derby Notes to the Financial Statements For the year ended 31 March 2025 1. Accounting Policies Basis of accounting The financial slatements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. expt for investments which are included at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 1021 'Ac¢ounting and Reporting by Charitie5-. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charrtie5 preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102} (effective 1 January 2019}', Financial RetX)rting Slandard 102 the Finanual Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021, and the Companies Act 2006. Relationships Derby meets the definition of a public benefft entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy notels). Statement of cash flows The Trustees have taken advantage of the exemption in SORP FRS 102 from including a cash flow statement in the financial statements on the grounds thal the charitable company is small. Funds Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Designated funds represent monies set aside by the trustees to cover unexpected cash flow deficits, or unexpected unavoidable costs in order to be able to discharge the Chariws objectives effectively. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity- Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when fvnds are raised for particular reslricted purposes. Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. Incoming resources All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the Charity is entitled lo the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific FM)licies are applied to particular categories of income.. Voluntary income received by way of grants is recognised in full when there is entiuemenl, certainty of receipt and the amount can be measured with sufficient reliability- Such income is only deferred when= - The donor spectFies that the grant or donation must only be used in future accounting periods,. or - The donor has imposed conditions which must be met before the charity had unconditional entitlement. In the case of contracts with customers. income is deferred to distribute the revenue over the life of the contract. Resources expended Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in setuemenl and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate 311 cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activilies on a basis consistenl with the use of reSoUs. Allocation and appointment of costs All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the Statement of Financial Activities on a basis designed to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly. Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities. 9of15
Relationships Derby Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 March 2025 Tangible fixed assets Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are ststed at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value. over their expected useftjl lives on the following basis.. The Freehold property has been independently valued at 31st March 2025. Land and Buildings Fixtures and Fittings 2% Per annum on cost 25Q/o per annum on cost Debtors Short tem debtors are measured at transaction price less an impaimient. Pensions The charitable company operates a defined contribulion pension scheme. Contribulions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. Creditors Short tem creditors are measured at transaction price. Change of name On the 2nd June 2025 Relate derby and souther derbyshire changed the company name to Relationships Derby Ltd 2. Income from donations and legacies 2025 2024 Unrestricted funds Donations received 6.176 67 6,176 67 3. Other resources expended Relaled Party Disclosure The Charity engaged in the following related party transactions during the year. £10,751 was paid to Relate South Yorkshire for their seNices £3.839 was paid to F8mily Action for their seNices £1.447 was paid to Relate Contracts Team for their services 4. Staff costs and emoluments the average number of employees. including key management personnell was 12 (2024: 16) 10of15
Relationships Derby Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 March 2025 6. Comparative for the Statement of Financial Activities The comparative year values on the Statement of Financial Activites are for unrestricted funds. 7. Tangible fixed assets Land and Buildings Fixtures and Fittings Cost or valuation Totsl At 01 April 2024 Revaluations 484,171 129,046 613.217 15.094 499,265 129,046 628.311 At 31 March 2025 15.094 Depreciation At 01 April 2024 53,534 15,005 68,539 Charge for year At 31 March 2025 9,683 63.217 9,727 78.266 15.049 Net book values At 31 March 2025 550.000 550.045 At 31 March 2024 430.637 89 430.726 The charitable company had an independent valuation. vthich provided a valuation of £550,000. The valuation was undertook by Salloway Property Consultants Limited. 8. Debtors 2025 2024 Amounts due within one year: Trade debtors 4.025 29,825 Prepayments and accrued income 30.794 12,595 34.819 42.420 9. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2025 2024 Trade credilors 1,969 914 2,543 4,270 5,120 Other creditors Accruals 8nd deferred income 5.152 8.035 11.933 11of15
Relationships Derby Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 March 2025 10. Movement in funds Unrestricted Funds Balance at 0110412024 Incoming resources Outgoing resources Gains and losses Balance at 3110312025 General Unrestricted funds 537.933 333,327 (317.655) 129,046 682,651 537,933 333,327 {317,65SI 129,046 682,651 Unrestricted Funds - Previous year Balance at 0110412023 Incoming resources Outgoing resources Gains and losses Balance at 3110312024 General Unrestricted funds 614,560 252,858 (329,486) 537,932 614,560 252.858 {329,4861 537,932 Purpose of unrestricted Funds Unrestricted funds ReseNes policy Funds are set aside for restricted reseNes donated for a specific purw)se, project by project and if the sums provided for prove insufficient appropriate transfers will be made from unrestricted funds. 11. Analysis of net assets between funds Tangible flxed assèts Net current assets I Net A55ets Unrestricted funds General Unreslricted funds 550,045 132,606 682,651 550.045 132.606 682.651 12of15
Relationships Derby Notes to the Financial Statements Continued For the year ended 31 March 2025 Previous year Tangible fixed assets Net current assets I Net Assets Unrestricted funds General Unreslricted funds 430,725 107,207 537,932 430.725 107.207 537.932 13of15
Relationships Derby Detailed Statement of Financial Activities For the year ended 31 March 2025 2025 2024 INCOME AND ENDOWMENT Donations and legacies Donations 6,176 67 6.176 67 Charitable activities Schools (Schools) Contract Work {Tmhd - laptl Contract Work {Other Conlract Income) Income From Charitable Activities (Other Contract Income) Grants (Charitable Activities) 20.997 143,563 14.960 113.493 24.331 81,312 7.915 117.658 4.957 297.970 231.216 Other trading activities Social Lotteries 75 86 Income From Room Hire 29,103 11,664 9,825 Room Hire 29.178 21.575 Investments Bank Interest Receivable Total incoming resources 333.327 252.858 EXPENDITURE Charitable activities Staff Costs- Wages & Salaries (Other Contract Income) Staff Costs- Soci21 Security Costs (Olher Contract Income) Staff Costs- Pension Contributions (Olher Contract Income) Accountancy And Legal Fees (Other Contract Income) Advertising (Other Contract Income} Cleaning,Security And Repairs (Other Contract Income) Computer Expenses {Other Contract Income) Freehold Propety (Other Contract Income) Insurance (Other Contract Income} Light And Heat (Other Contract Income) Management And Admin Costs (Other Contract Income) Office Equipment (Other Contract Income) Operational Support {other Contract Income) Pensions (Other Contract Income) Plant And Machinery {Other Contract Income) Postage And Ststionery (Other Contract Income) Professional Fees (Other Contract Income) Rates And Water (Other Contract Income) {64,6531 {47,2861 11,8311 {45,0951 17491 16091 {19,3941 {20,8361 11821 15,5691 13,2221 17,3581 13,3781 19.6831 13,6671 18,4621 (131.2121 13,8321 19.6831 13,1921 16,4991 (118.3851 11.6071 {10,2371 12,2391 {451 15211 14,3531 16.5921 11.5601 {14,9511 12.8961 18051 17.5201 16.1861 14of15 This page does not fomi part of the statutory financial statements
Relationships Derby Detailed Statement of Financial Activities Continued For the year ended 31 March 2025 Recruitment Fees (Other Contract Income) Room Hire (Other Contract Income) Social Security (Other Contract Income) Sub-contracted Counselling (Other Contract Income) Sundries (Other Contract Income) SupeNision And Moderation Costs (Olher Contract Income} Telephone (Other Contract Income} Training (Other Contract Income) Website Costs (Other Contract Income) 12261 11.3061 (541 16,5611 17.8751 18,0861 {20.4351 12.8831 11,8401 14.0301 11,5451 12,8801 {901 15.8411 15,3971 11,8031 {316,6551 {328,4861 SUPPORT COSTS Auditors. remuneration Auditors. Remuneration {Other Contract Income) 11.0001 11.0001 (1,0001 (1,0001 Total resources expended {317,6551 {329,4861 NET INCOME BEFORE GAINS AND LOSSES Other recognised gains and losses Gainsl(Loss) On Revaluation Of Tangible Fixed Assets For Charity's Own Use 129.046 129.046 Net income before gains and losses 129.046 Net Income 144.718 {76,6281 15of15 This page does not fomi part of the statutory financial statements
Signed By MELAWIE KI& Date Signed 2025-12-08 12:45:11 Printed Name MELANIE KING Name of signatory Melanie King