REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER". 05314401 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARIry NUMBER: 1110916 REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 FOOTPRINTS PROJECT
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Page Leg81 and adminlstrative information Trustees, report Independent examiner's report Statement of financial acttvltles 4-17 18 19 Balance sheet 20-21 Notes to the financial statements 22-26
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Charity number 1110916 Company reglstratlon number 05314401 Postal address PO Box 8107 Towcester NN12 8EN Reglstered offl¢e clo Martin and Company 25 St Thomas Street Wlnchester Hampshire S023 9HJ Trustees Sarah Jane Radford FCA- Chair and treasurer from 21 $1 JanLJary 2025 Lila Broka ACA CTA Treasurer (resigned 215t January 2025) Heather Bland - Safeguarding Trustee John Hardlng CBE Sarah Peppiatt BA Michael Rowe BCL, PgDip, LLB Tho Vory Reverond Stephan Waine Lady Elizabeth Toulson, CBE DL Brendan Ross (appointed 31 # July 2024) Chlef Executlvo Dr Caroline Stevens Banking Servl¢es Unity Trust Bank Four Brindley Place Birmingham B12JB Santander UK PLC 2 Triton Square Regents Park London NW1 3AN
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Truste. roport The Trustees present their report and the financial staternents for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees, report and a Dlrectors. rewrt under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requlrements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document nd the provisions of th8 Statement of Recommended Practice {SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in thè UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) {effectlve 1 January 2019). Since the Charity quallfles as small under section 382 of tho Companies Act 2006, the Strategic report requlred of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Repoit and Directors, Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted. Footprints Project is a company limited by guarantee and a registered UK charity. Under the Companies Act 2006 the trustees have the status of directors. This report therefore constitutes a directors. report as required by section 477 of the Companies AGt 2006 and has been prepared taking advantage of the exemptions conferred by section 476 of this Act. The Trustees, who are also directors of Footprints Project for the purposes of company law. are Sel out on page 3. structure, governance and management The charity, Footprints Project. was Incorporated on 16 Dmber 2004 and is govemed by its articles, the updated version be1ng filed with Companies Hous& on 15 July 2023. Footprints Project {°Footprints') is a registered charity under the name Footprints Project Llmited and is thus exempt from taxatlon on ary surpluses. The property of the charity is vested in the Trustees and management is through the Chief Exewlive. the rnanagers and the Trustees. The Trustees consider that Suff]ent resources exist for the continuance of the project. Risks are considered, at least quarterly, and taken into account in Setting future levels of expense. New Trustee*S are recruited when ne8$ary and are given appropriate training at thè time of appointment. Objectives and Public Beneflt The objectives of the charity are to benefrt the local community by supporting the rehabilitalion and r81i@ving the needs of people who are, or have be&n. in prison. under supervision. on licence or under investigation by Ihe police, those identified as al rfsk of offending, their families and also victims of crime. The Trustees have reviewed the oblectives and are satisfied the charity meets them in full. Footprints is actlvely involved in educating the public as to the difficulties that face people when re- integrating into 50c';ety following their release from prison. To this end, members of our staff are available to give talks to community groups and are actively engaged in interactiro with other agencies within the Criminal Justice system. In deciding these objectives, the Trustees have paid due regard to the Charity Commission guidance on public benefit and have complied with their duty in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011.
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Our Approach Our approach Is based on best practlce and desistance theory, which states that people need to have a sense of belonging to their community. self-belief and the ability to develop a new self-identily through work, volunteering or contributing to the local community in order to stop comrnitting crime. Our support can be broken into three broad areas Crlsls support including meeting the basic needs of peop18 released from prison or in crisis in the ommunity, such as a¢¢essing food, cloth1r, GPlhealth support. setting up a bank account, assistance wlth application for benefits and small grants. For example. in the past year we have helped people with grants to assist with accommodation, vthite goods. and healthldentistry. Helping people make Informed choices and gainlng support around the-Fool-causof-cWUQh as drug, alcohol or gaTnbling problems, coercive or abusive relalionshlps and self-harming behaviours. Whilst we do not seek to replace the specialist agencies in the local area, menlors will signpost. refer and accompany people to thelr appointments, increasing motivation to attend and engage. Mentors remlnd people of up-coming appointrnents by text and also offer a non- judgerllenlal space to discuss problems with addiction without repercussions. Mentees feel more able to off-load to a mentor they Irust and rnove to a place of acceptlng h&lp and addressing addiction. Developing support networks. At the start of the relationship the rnentor will often be the only person from the community that our mentee has contact wth. Mentors wll help the person engage in new aGtivltles in their local community, to develop a new sense of belonging and new positive social networks. This may be through taking part in new hobbies or sports. clubs or activities or work and volunteering which wll help reduce social isolation. develop a new Se-Identity and self- esleem. We have identffled four unique areas of our work: Our support Is not time limited and continues for as long as is required. We work across the boundary of two separate probation areas.. the South Wesl, including Dorset, and South Central, including Hampshire. In 2013 the Ministry of Justice developed resettlement prisons with an aim Ihat all prisoners would be held close to home in their last three months of imprlsonment. However, we continue to see increasing numbers held outside the probation area to which they will return. By working across these boundaries, we have the local knowledge to successfully connect people to local support. We strive to work in partn8rship with other charities, identifying and filling local gaps In servico provision. For example, we work with people classrfied as high risk of harm who are released from prison to reside in Approved Premises run by the National Probation Service for the firsl 3- 6 rnonths after release from prison. As plaGes are limited, resldents can be a long way from home, isolating them from posltive infiuences such as friends or family support and making it difficult for them to secure employment. Due to the nature of their crlmes and their assessment as'high risk of harm to the public., they are also less likely trj receive support from voluntary agencies at the premises and may struggle lo access support in the comrnunlty. This increases their social isolation and can increase the risk of reoffending. We address this gap.
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Activities In 2020, Footprints worked wllh UnLtd to produce a theory of change explaining how the activities we undertake meet our objectives and encompass desistance theory to prcrfjuce this lasting change in the people we support. In the year ending 31st March 2025. we provided.. 'through the gate, and community mentoring of people who are, or will be, residing in Dorset or Hampshire. primarily led by trained local volunleer mentors,. Specialist female-only support including our Out of Court Diversionary scheme ("OOCD°) in conjunctlon wlth Dorset Police and the Pollce Crime Commissloner and an art group in Bournemouth,. Support, cookery, gardening and mental health courses for residents dassified as high risk of harm to the public who are residing at Approved Premises (APs} in Hampshire,. Thanks lo a grantfrom the Department of Health and Social care (DHSC) Suicide Prevention Fund we developed a resource to support people in prison and in the community with their mental health, Key Achlevements and Perfomance for the year endlng 31•l March 2025 W8 r8ceiv8d 199 (228 in 2024) requests for support tD our m8ntorlng and diversionary schemes. In additlon, 81 (73 people in 2024) people were supported through our work at APS including mental h&alth support, drop-ln support, healthy eating and gardening. A small group of women have also been accessing our community 8rt groups. Some of these residents and women may have entered into longer term menlorlng. the majority only attended these activities and are in addition to those included in the 199 requests for support. 62Qk of people accessing the charity's services were INing in or returning lo Dorset and 38% in Hampshire. 920/0 of women on our OOCD scheme did not reoffend (proven 6 months reoffending evaluated by Dorset Police, last updated in December 2024). 1 OOYO of people who engaged vAth Footprints for at least thre8 months had decreased basic needs. Support included helping with aCsS to emergency grants from the MacDougal trust, ané Dorset Council. and helping people register with GPS and make benefils claims. 62QA of people continued with long term mentoring (over three months). From those entering long term mentoThng, 1 OOYO of those who have cornpleted 2 self-evalualion reviews show an increase in al least one area of self-Tnanagement. Most people achieved changes in 6 areas (last year 2 areas), but 6 individuals made changes in all nine areas of Iheir lives (last year 2). 90% of long-term mentored cases decreased their criminogenic needs. This included people returning to work. enrolling in college courses. or gaining housing. 31 people have been assisted WTth applying for or finding housing. Support has included access to rent deposits, help housing benefit and allowances, application5 to councils and social landlords, slgnposling to rehab and specialist housing. and accompanying people to housing Interviews. 44 people have received support around ernployment and have become economically active wit 43 % of people supported over 3 monlhs increasing Ihelrfinancial resilience, This support included CV completion, job search. job application and interview techniques, signposting to training and funding streams and provision of charitable grants from other funders for IT to allow people to take up paid roles and volunteer roles.
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Prison, Through the Gate and Community Mentoring Our support is based on a co-developed action plan and varies with the needs of each person in length, intensity and type of support offered. Some people will only require help during their prison sentences. whilst others require short- or long-term support in the community or practical support. We offer mentoring and practical support for those who are living in or are returning to live in Dorsel or Haiiipsliire. Staff work with the person to assess their nee(is around housing, eduGation training and employment, f1nance and debt, mental and physical health. substance misuse. families and children as well as attitudes, thinking and behaviour. They wll then be matched to a mentor. Mentors typically supported people wilh weekly face-to-face or phone support meetings, with addilional phone and text support between meetings as required. Our supporl continues for as long as is required. We can also link people to small crisis grants provided by partner charities including the MacDougal Trust, Vicars Fund. Smallwood Trust and Acts 435 to name a few. Case Study is a 44 year old man and was referred during his prison sentence. We visited him in prison and disGussed his needs and mentoring goals. Hp was initially homeless on relp.28e but was allowed to Itve at his mums. S is very withdrawn and shy. He struggled initially as he wasn't allowed to see his kids. and he said f¥ll ablianied aboul I"iis ciiiiies. Clialliiig lo ¥uiTieoiie oli a reyular basis lielped build rapport and increased his self*steem. Wc provided S with a grant for some clothing and a bike to help him attend appointments as well as use it to exercise and help his mental health and Foodbanks vouchers for him and his mum. We also helped him at housing appointments, and provided emotional support as he. bpgxn to sp.e his children. S found a leaflet distribution COTnpany which look him Dri. He ha5 been workirig dl Ilie company on a self-employed basis for over 6 months, and uses his spare time purposefully in creative hobbies such as bush craft. Before prison he smoked a lot of Cannabis which he now hasn't touched for 2 years. At our most recent meeting we reviewed the internal change form and star chart for S to reflect on how much has changed, internally as well as externally including work, family, and housing. S is now off licence. working. in secure housing. has regular contact with his children, and has managed to regain his driving licence, insurance and a car - so he can drive1egally. He is happy in himself and when asked where he 3ee3 his life on a 3Gale of 1-10 he 3ay3 8or9. This is huge progress for a man being released 10 months 390 with next to nothing. Stuart Dearborn (Prison and Collection Coordinator and fomier Dorset Coordinator until May 2025)
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Referrals were received from prison teams including the chaplaincy (240A}, probalion {30 % ) charities, contracted agencies and statutory support agencies including NHS. job centre and local councils (30 %) Se1f-referrals. are encouraged and accounted for 16 % of cases, increasing from 100/0 in previous years, probably as a result of our new prison Go-ordinator's role in promoting the scheme in local prisons. Prison referrals are concentrated on our local prisons including HMP Portland, HMP Guys Marsh. HMP Channings Wood, HMP Dartmoor. (all in Dorset and Devon), HMP Winchester (Hampshirel. We accept referrals froni any prison and this year we have seen a total of 10 prisons referring to the projeGt inGluding HMP Isle of Wight, HMP Leyhill, HMP Ertestoke and HMP Downview (female prison and YOI} indicating Ihe wide dispersal of prisoners from Hampshire and Dorset. 620/0 of mentored cases stay with the project for over Ihree months, with several requesting help over a year. Only 9 % people were knowingly recalled during our support. Day of releasè Collections We understand the enormity and impact of returning to the community after leaving prison, with people often facing homelessness, unemployment and little support and we believe that people should be supported on the day of release to meet their immediale needs. Unfortunately, this provision is not often offered by commissioned services. We will therefore collect people from prison where there is a real need, such as severe mental health needs or physical health needs as parl of our Henry Smith Charity funded work. .1 found it re211y reassuring to be honest and to know that thoro's someone there at Ihe gate. l (am) looking forward to the next chapter" Footprints Participant This year 11 people were collected wilh the aim of addressing immediate needs, such as access lo benefits and finance. food. clothing and rf possible. emergp.ncy hoiising. and supporting them to overcome the strp4% and anxiety that being released far from home can bring. Support for women at risk of offending 1. Out of Court Diversionary scheme We deliver an adult Out of Court Diversionary scheme for women in partnership with Dorset Police. Women who are classffled as vulnerable under the Pollce and Crlmlnal Evldence Act ("PACE") regulations and are either first time offenders or have not offended in the past two years receive a conditional caution and opportunity to work with us for 16 weeks rather than progressing to court. We supported 75 women. 88 % (66175) engaged and 77¥0 (58173) completed their condition. Ninety-0 percent did not reoffend within 6 months {proven reoffending analysed by Dorset Police in December 20231, reducing reoffending by approximately 500/0 compared to a control group in the year t)efore launch (2018-2019).
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Offence by type Assault Drugs Cornmunications Criminal Damage Fraud Posession BladelOffen5ive Weapon . Other The women had a range of vulnerabilities. wth the majority living WTth or at risk of domestic violence. This trend has been consistent and continues to be the highest identffied vulnerability over the past 6 years of delivery. Vulnerability by type and month Domestic Violen¢0 Sexua1 assault Child Proteitiun Drugs & Alcohol Physical Health Lgarning Disabilitv Mental Health In 20 25 30 35 45 50 April •May Jufie •July August September October November • ne¢emb•r • lanijary F*.bruary • March
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 'it's really helped me talking to someone who doesn't know me - I didn't feel any judgement and Helen listened I've had time to refiect on what happened and its helped me deal with my emotions and how to deal with things. Its made me question how I deal with things and what to do in the future. OOCD participant 2. Art W9 have been running art sessions for small groups of up to 4 women including those in temporary housing, with mental health issues or at risk of domestic violence. The sessions are led by a local artist an(J help Ihe women galn self-confidence, relax and overcome anxiety. learii Iiew bkillb and build new social contacts in a safe female only environment. This year we started working in partnership with Hope Housing, delivering quarterly sessions for their female residents in Boscombe. "It's helped me lo learn new skills and meet new people.......the people are lovely and they help me with my mental health. Art Participant In NvverriEJer Idbl year we were extremely pioud to be invited to showcase a range of handmade items for sale at Shire Hall Museum in Dorchester. Everything is designed and created exclusively by the women in our Second Chances art group. Profits from all sales go towards both Shire Hall and The Footprints Project, keeping the story of justice in Dorset alive and helping women in today's justice system and providing small and regular income for both charities. Items were also available for a limited time at Ihe Hope Housing Charity shop in Boscombe, OurnemOuttt and Beach an(J Barnicott in Bridport. Footprints Trustee Heather Bland and Art Coordinator, Helen Hempstead. at the Shire Hall Museum. 10
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Approved Premises sirn 2019 we have been working in Approved Premises across the area, including 3 in Hampshire and 2 in Dorset. We offer purposeful activilies including cookery and gardening, mental health support and drop- in support Govering all issues facing the residents. 81 residents look part in these activities in the year increased from 73 in 2023-24. We also offer mentoring support to residents women at Elizabeth Fry House. Reading. who are coming back to the area. Feedback - Approved Premises "You havc alrcady set up and run an enormously successful cooking group which has meant that many of our residents have been able to try new experiences and prove to themselve5 that they had skills they didn't know they had. Vvhai on the face of it appears to be a simple cooking group, has taught our residents about budgeting, health. hygiene, patience, Go-operation and communication skills. The activities such as visiting the sculpture park, football and fishing have benefitted residents in terms of their physical and tnental health and have given them the opportunities to try new skills and activitics and give them a taste of somo of the pro-social things that they can make part of their lives moving forward. The things that they try at Weston could provide them with skills and positive interests as they move on from Weston, thus reducing the likelihood of relapse or rpoffpnding_° Sarah Townley-vvalker, Manager, Weston Approved Pre¥Tiibes Cook and Eat Vve deliver basic cookery and NVQ level 2 training in food hygiene at the Grange. Waterlooville and Dickson's House, Fareham. Cookery partiGipants piepare a meal from scratch which they then share. often producing enough food for other residents and staff. They are given recipe cards to take away and also learn about budgeting. All the meals produced cost under £2 per portion for a 2 course meal and can be frozen in portions, making the recipes suitable for residents to cook at home once they leave the AP. This increases their ski11s and knowledge of nutrition as well as reducing food povety. Due lo the limitations of the premises, sessions are limited to 4 participants atten(iing each session with people altending 3-6 se.sqiong diiring lhp.ir stay_ Thank5 to the Awdrdb fur All and the Grocers Chaiity we were able to expand the Gookery sessions to the Pines AP, Bournemouth and Weston AP in Weymoulh from July 2024. -1 jubl Wdiil¥¢J lo say Iliank-you for letting me get involved in your session5. It really has helped and it was good to get involved. Cook and Eat Participant
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Grow We are also able to offer gardening and a level 3 qualrfication in horticulture at the allotments at the Grange, thanks to funding from Awards for All. Residents grow herbs, vegetable and fruit on the allotments and in the greenhouse. The vegetables are used in our cookery sessions and are available for residents to use in their meals. Thiè+ yedr Iiave beeii developing our work with local corporale volunleers inGluding a team from Dyer and Butler who have built a bench and a composting zone, and a team from Zurich Community Trust (ZCT) who built a soft fruit enclosure and a 'dead hedge,. We are extremely thankful for this support. Mental Health Support We provide monthly mental health drop-ins at th8 Grange led by a retired GP. The sessions teach residents coping mechanisms to help them address their issues. Feedback is soughtfrom participants. 1 Ou'lo of people attending mental health sessions foun(i them helpful, with 85 /0 scoring the service 8 or above. No score below 7 was received. 'Excellent session. Well delivered. 'It was enjoyable learning diFferent techniques to relax. Mental Health Workshop participants feedback 12
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Thanks to a grant from the Department of Health and Social Care IDHSC) Suicide Prevention Fund we have been able lo produce SUiGide prevention resources for people in prison and the community as well as continuing our mental health workshops at the Grange AP. The resour$ were co-designed with prisoners and distributed in HMP Channings Wood, HMP Dartmoor, HMP Erlestoke. HMP Guys Marsh, HMP Leyhill, HMP Portland. HMP Winchester and through community partners including Catch 22, Clouds House, Crescent Providence Surgery and a cluster of surgeries delivering social prescribing services in Bournemoulh, Dorset Council Adult Social Care. Hepatitis C Trust. Julien House, Live Well Dorset, NHS tedlTlb {Vdriuus), Redlands Couiiselliiig services, Shelter, The Amber Foundation, The Lantern Trust and Weston AP. Footprints staff also distributed resources to our clients. Feedback was sought through a QR code and directly from those in prison. Responses were positive with over 860/0 of respondents rating the resource as very helpfLAI {60.8 % l or helpful125.5°/.). The remaining 13.7% of respondents rated the resource as slightly helpful. No respondent rated resources as unhelpful or very unhelpful. 'Each tab to fill is in relevant & makes you think! Excellent. 'Having something to look back at when I need it and having distraction techniques written down. It is good to have everything in one place, I like the design and small compact size." DHSC Suicide Prevention Fund Feedback Funders and FundraTsing Events This year marks our 201) anniversary. Vve started a year of celebration in December with an online fiindr2iging p.vp.nt 2nd plan to have a variety of activities across the year including a sponsored walk in June 2025. In addition to donations, Footprints relies upon securing contracts and grants from Trusts, Foundations and Corporations to deliver our support. During the year we have received grant funding or donations from- Department ol Health and Social Care Suicide Prevention Fund Dorset Community Foundatlon Dorbet PoliGe drid Pulibe dll(J Criine Comiiiissioner Dorset Council Lloyd3 Bank Foundation NHS Dorset Community Wellbeing and Mental Health Fund (distributed through Dorset Community Foundation) Sir Jeremiah Colman Gift Tnjst Souter Charitable Trust Southern Coop Safer Fund The Alice Ellen Cooper-Dean Charitable Foundation The Grocers, Charity The Henry Smith Charity The Makin Trust The Swire Charitable Trust Vvinchester Cathedral Winchester City Council Yorkshire Buil(iing Society
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Volunteers This year we have been working lo expand Dur opportunities for people to volunteer for Footprints. This has included opportunitie5 to help at our cookery. support drop-ins and allolments at the Approved Premises as well as our art group. This year we have continued to expand our relationship with Bournemouth and Winchester University. SUPPOrting three student placements. Al any one lime we usually have around 20 people volunteering for the project, with many volunteers participating in multiple activities. however the greatest number are our volunteer mentors. "My volunteering with Footprints has been an eye-opening experience that has given me a chance to work with individuals and help them to make positive changes in their lives. It has laught me a lot about resilience, second chances and the importance of having a support system after being released. 19ained a greater understanding of the barriers they face when trying to reintegrate into society. such as finding employment, housing and rebuilding relationships. Footprints Placement Feedback Mentors Our volunteer mentors range in age and qender and some mentors have past convictions. New volunteers apply with references, undergo a Disclosure and Barring Service check. and attend induction training prior to volunteering. M03t mentors support one mentee at a timc with a maximum of 2 mcntces. Mentors are matched on a range of factors, including geographical base, risks highlighted by probation and needg ofthe person to be supported. Volunteer length of engagement is long-lasling tr.t)mpArp.d lo the national average, wth many volunteers giving 3 or more hours a week for several years. 'The best part about being a volunteer mentor is the opportunity to make a positive impact on someone's life as they work to rebuild and r8integrale into SO¢loty. It's incredibly fulfilling to support individuals on their journey of personal growth. As a mentor, you not only provide guidance and encouragement, but you have amazing support from your fine manager, with contaci before and aftp.r every mp?.ting with 2 mp.nlp.p. and regular supeNision meetings. Volunteering for Foolprints allows you to make a real d[fferen in the lives of others.- Footprints Volunteer Mentor Patrons We would like to thank all our Patrons for their ongoing support during the year- The Rt Revd Slephon Lake, Bishop of Salisbury Lord Phillips of Worth Matravers The Right Revd_ Nicholas Holtham The Right Revd. Tim Thornton Mrs Minette Walters Ms Kate Adie CBE DL The Hon Mrs Sarah Chester 14
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Afflllatlons We are part of a local consortium. South West Mentoring Association and are also a member of the National Criminal JuSce Ajliance, Clinks, Beyond the Streets and the Corbett NebNork. Reserves Pollcy The charity holds three to six months, expenditure in reserves. This sum is calculated to be between £50,000 and £100,000 and includes a Designated Fund of £35,000 which covers th8 estimated amount required as a contingency to wind up the charity should this need ever arise. The additional reserves are to maintain the day-to-day operations of the charity should there be a temporary fall in funding. The level of reserves is monitored and reviewed regularly. Future Plans and Dlrection Our slrategy is to identify and fill gaps that are not addressed by ntracted services. This has led to the successful development of our work with Approved Premises and female diversionary schemes. Financial sustainability remains the maln concem. We will continue to develop our opportunities to increase our income including sales of art, produce from the allotments and woodwork shop and our events. 2025 is our 201h year and we are planning a serEs of fundraising events includlng a stall at the New Forest Show, a talk and a sponsored walk. We are currently in talks with potential prime bidders for the new MOJ CSR contracts, due to go live in 2027, adopting a recoveryldesistanc&based approach. putting us in a good place as a subcontractor. If successful, the contrads will provide a level of secured funding for at least the next 5 years, and we will seek grant funding for areas of activty outside the contract remit including activities at Approved Premises and developing our micro-enterprises. If unsuccessful, we may look to focus in other areas where local gaps exist. such as suppartlng people at court, using our successful dwersionary scheme as a basis to build upon. Flnanclal Rgsults and Revlew of the year ended 31st March 2025 The financial results for the year are set out on pages 19-26 and show a net deficit of £61,029 {2024'. net deficit £7,234) with net assels of £85,047 {2024: £146,076). Income this year from all sources amounted to £210.529 {2024.' £219,617). Total expenditure was £271,558 (2024: £226,851). The relatively stable level of income reflects the endeavours of the CEO lo ensure that Footprints wins bids and continues to attracl funding nolthStanding an increasingly challenging fund-raising environmenL The increase in costs is due to salary increases. The overall loss for the year was budgeted. Attracting adequate funding in ensuing years will be vitsl to the future success of Footprints. Costs and staffing levels are kepl Constantly under review. Reserves as at 31 March 2025 were £85.047 (2024: £146,076) and wnsist of unrestricted funds of£79,047 {2024- £126,864), and restriGted funds of £6,000 (2024.. £19,212), the latter being the balance of the National Lottery Fund in both years. Risk Management The Trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the Charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place lo provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The Charity maintains a risk register. A risk assessment is continuously monitored and presented at Trustee meetings. As in previous years the highest rfsks identified relate to the uncertainty of future income. 15
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Dlverslty and Incluslon The Charlty follows its Dwersity and Inclusion policies. The CEO and Trustees continue to consider the representation of Footpnnts, clients at all levels including staff. volunteers, Trustees and advisors and to strive to have a diverse representation. Climate Change The Charity does not consider climate change to be a principal risk or unc8rtainty facing the company. However, itcontinues to have regard to the impactofits operations on the Gommunity and the environment. 16
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT REPORT OF THE TRUSTEE8 FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2020 latomR Tr¥stO08-Rosp4n31bllttla Th0Trust@s¥ (who ar8 also dlmto% of Foo'ortnts ProJertforlhe purpoBe of oompgriy law) arp Tosponslble for prepaFiftg th& TrJsteeg report and th8 finonc5al slAlom?nts In aBeord8neg th 8ppllo8bl2 law and Untted Klngtjom 6enerdlty ApIed A¢countTrw Practlce. Company taw requirss the TN$te88' b prepar8 fihancEal ¥t8tgm8nt£ each ft)ancfat ytrar wmch 8 tru0 and falr ¥18w of ffte stats of affiatrs of Ihe charkable comp2rry and of the Incomhg resour and appth4catton of reSoUrs, Inoludlng th8 In¢oma end expondltu.w of t1 (8ritablo company for that poriod. In preparlng tFwa finand.al ststement6, the Tiustses are requ'lred to.. solpct sultable a(xountlng pollclos aj Ihen appty them Consthnty, obeerve Iho mgthod8 and prlncW In th8 Charrties Stthnent of Re(x)mmgnded Pra(kos (SORP}', make ludogments and estlmates thot aro reasonable and PTuderÈ whoth9r appJl¢8bl¥ UK A¢(lntI Stand£rd8 beon lollokved, sublt to any m8terfal dgpartures dlsdoswj 9nd eld tn tho fina[8[ slateyRIts,' and pr¢p8r$ tho fln8n¢xI $tst8metst8 on the wlng concern ba818 urkns Tt i8 Inappruprtats to presume t tha Gharltable eJ)rnpanywlll conthue In ow81on. The Trustéeg Bre responBXble for keep1 propgr a¢(muntJng r8Grrd8 d1sc1089 r688onable eccuraty at any tlma ttie fnaf& posltlon of th6 cnerW4ble Co,PanY and whlch enable them to ensure that Ihe financ1 8tatem8tr1ts ¢ow,ply 1 the CrynFanles P£t 2006, Tlw arg al80 re8pon61ble foi feguardlng the assets of th6 otr,ar7table company and hgnc for Iaklng rga¥gnable stgps for the pr¢v8ntton and detectlon offraud and other hyegularlttes. Thls report has been prepared In acwrdance wrlh tho spgclal prcvhlons for 8m811 companleq subject to the 8mall compant8B regr,mé And w accor4Jan¢e with FRS 102 SORP. Approvod by order cfthe Trusts& on 2D25 anrj sIGd on th* ljthlf by." ), CIMlr 17
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of Footprints Project {"the charitable company") for the ye8r ended 31 March 2025 which are set out on pages 19 to 26. Responsibilities and basls of the TOPOrt As the Trustees of the charitable company (and also Its directors for the pUOSe8 of company lawl you are responsible for the preparatlon of the accounts In accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Acr). Having satisfied myself that Ihe accounts of the charitable company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the charitable company's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commlssion under section 145{5)(b) of the 2011 ACL Independent Examlnerfs Statsment I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to rny attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe '. accounting records were not kept In respect of the charitable company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act: or the accounts do not accord with those records,. or the accounts do not comply with the applicable accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 AGt other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of ihe Ststement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102). I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination lo which attention should be drawn in this relxirt in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. This report is made solely to the charivs Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. My work has been undertaken so Ihat I might state to the Charity's Trustees those matters l am required to state to them in an Independent Examinerfs Report and for no other purpose. To the fvllest extent pemiitted by law, I do nol aCp1 or assume responsibility to anyone olher than the Charity aryl the Charity's Trustees as a body, for my work or for this report N A Halls MA FCA CTA Chartered AGGountant Fletcher & Partners Crown Chambers Bridge Street Salisbury SP12LZ Date: 25 November 2025 18
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCORPORATING THE INCOME & EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 31.03.25 Total Funds 31.03.24 Total Funds Unrestrl¢ted Restrlctsd Funds Funds Note6 INCOME FROM.. Donations and grants other trading activities Investment income other- Fundraising Events Total Income: 60.079 199 1.784 18 148,449 208,528 199 1,784 18 218,122 1,288 207 62,080 148,449 210,529 219,617 EXPENDrruRE ON: Costs of generatlng funds Raising Funds Charitable actlvities 2,480 107.417 2,480 269,078 5,6,7.8 161.661 222,821 Total expenditure: NET MOVEMENT IN FUNDS NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) FOR THE YEAR 109.897 161,861 271,558 226,851 13.212 61,029 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Totsl funds brought forward Net movement in funds 126,864 {47,817) 19,212 (13,212) 146,076 (61.029) 153,310 17,234) Total funds carried forward 13 79,047 85,047 The notes on pages 22 to 26 form part of th&se financial statements 19
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 31.03.25 Total Funds 31.03.24 Total Funds Unrestslcted Restricted Funds Funds Notes CURRENT ASSETS Debtors Cash at bank and In hand 87,839 6.tsjo 93,839 154.308 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 12 NET CURRENT ASSETS 146 076 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURREr LIABILITIES 79,047 6,000 85,047 146,076 NET ASSETS 85 047 146 078 FUNDS 13. 14 Re8triGted Funds 6,000 19,212 Unrestricted Funds: General fund Designated fund Total Unrestricted Funds 44,047 91,864 35.000 126.864 79,047 TOTAL FUNDS 146 076 The notes on pages 22 to 26 form part of these financial ststements 20
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT BAIANCE SHEET - CONTINUED AS AT 31 MARCH 2025 The trusteos consider that the charitable company is entided to exemption from audit under Sectlon 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies for the year ended 31 March 2025. The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 in accordance with Secb'on 476 of the Companies Act 2006. The trustees acknowledge their responslbllities for (a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accountirrfJ records that compty with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 201 and (b) preparing iinanciai statements wnicn gwe a true ano tair view ot Ihe state ot atrairs or tne chantaDie company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficrt for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwse comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as appllcable to the charitable company. These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Pari 15 of the Companies Act relating to small charitsble companies and in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS102). The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and were signed on ts behalf by. S J Radford, Chair Date: 6 November 2025 21
FOOTPRIr5 PROJECT NOTE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 GENERAL INFORMATION Footprlnts Project is a charitable company limited by guarantee. incorporated in England and Wales with the registered number 05314401. charity registered number 1110916 with the name Footprints Project Limited, its regislered offlce is clo Martin and Company. 25 St Thomas Stree( Winchester, Hampshire, S023 9HJ and its postal address is PO Box 8107, Towcester. Northamptonshire, NN12 6EN. In the @vent of the Trust belng wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per Member (Director) of the Charity whilst they are a member or within one year after they cease to be a member. The members are listed on page 3. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Accountlng conventlon The charity constitutes a public benefit entity as defined by FRS102. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Charities Statement of Recommended Practice: Accounting and Reporting by Charities {applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102)) (issued in October 2019)- (Charities SORP IFRS102)), the Financial Reporting Siandard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS102) and the Companies Act 20C6. The accounts are prepared in sterllng, which is the functional cUencY of the charity. Monetary amounts In these flnancial statements are rounded to the nearest pound. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at Gost or transaclion value unless othemse stated in the relevanl note(s) to these accounts. The principal aGGounting policies adopted in the preparation of the fi'nancial statements are set out below. Golng concern At the time of approving the accounts, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for ihe foreseeable future, which is at least 12 months from the date of approval of the accounts. The Trustees have considered Ihe financial position, forecasts and cash flows of the organisation for the next hvelve months. which includes several large grant applications awailing a decision from funders. On the assumption Ihat sufficient funding and grants applied for are approved, the trustees are satisfied that it is acceptable to prepare the accounts on a going concem basis. Income All income is included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity becomes legally entitled to the income, it is more likely than not that the trustees will 1ve the resources and the monetary v2lue can be measured with sufficient reliability. Grants and donations Income from grants and donations subject to the specific wishes of the donor are credited to tho relevant restricted funds. Government grants The charity has received government grants in the reporting period via various City and Local Authority grants. Donated servlces The value of services and help provided by volunteer5 is not included in the accounts but is described in the Trustees, Annual Report. Expenditure Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be direcuy attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activibes on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Liabilitles are recognised where it is more likely than not that there is a legal or constwctive obligation committing the charity to pay out resources and the amount of the obligation can be measured with reasonable certainty. Taxation The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activitth. 22
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT NOTE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance the charitable oblectlves at the discretion of the Trustees. Designated funds are funds set 8slde by the Trustees out of unrestricted general funds specifically to cover the estimaled costs of winding up the charity should this need ever arw. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restrlcted purposes. Further explanats'on of the natu and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements, Pension costs and other p06t-retlrement benefits The charltable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributlons payable to the charitable companls pension scheme are chargeJ to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. Tanglble flxed assets and depreciation T8ngible fixed assets are included at cost less depreciation. Assets costing less than £1,500 have been written off in the year of purchase. Cash at bank and in hand Cash at bank and in harKI includes cash and short-term highly liqu investments with a short maturlty of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar accounL Flnanclal instruments The Charity only has financial assets and liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are recognised at transaction value. Creditors (arnounts falllng due within one year) Short-term credilors ale me*a5uied at the transaction Pre. DONATIONS AND GRANTS 31.03.25 31.03.24 Donations Grants Department of Health and Social Security Suicide Prevention Grant Governrnent Grants and Donations (City and County Councils) 9.079 146,757 3,331 49.361 11,982 154,137 52,003 208 528 218,122 In the year the restricted grants received were the government grants of £52,692 and other grants totslling £95.757 (2024.. £52,003 government grants and other £92,552). Included in government grants is an arnount of £3,331 which Footprints Project received from the Department of Health and Social Care. This was part of a restricted grant totalling £5,908 (the balance of £2,577 being received in May 2025) specifically for Suicide Prevention. The expenditure of £5,915 relating to this grant has been included in Restricted charitab Activities. The expenditure VRS all incurred in the year ending 31 March 2025. 23
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT NOTE TO THE FiNANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDEO 31 MARCH 2026 The goverrrfnenl grants rocghed in th& yaar. other than thgl recthd from the Departm•nt of Health and Social Care, were from Dorsgt Council. £10,OCKI lo cover various DO81 expenses., £37.861 from Dorsel PolKe to ¢ov8r the Oth ol Court DNerslon8ry Scheme.. and £1,5 from Winchasler Council for the Gharity'8 WO at ADproved Premise5. There were no unfvlnlkd conditions orother continaendes and there was no otherqov8mment asststaneA. INVESTMENT INCOME 31.03.25 31.0324 Deposit account interest ANALYSIS OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES EXPENDITURE OVER FUNDS 31.03.25 Unrestrthd Re5tncted fvnd8 funds Total OOCD Dlrecl costs Support costs 30,500 7.360 Direct costs Support cosls Mentoring Diract costs Support Costs 12,297 1.797 12,297 1.797 82.C62 11.261 107 417 1th8,847 16.954 161661 188,9)9 28.215 ANALYSIS OF EXPENDITURE ON CHARITA8LE ACTIVThI&8 31.3.25 31.03.24 Wages and 8alarles So¢lal secuTty costs Pension costs Programrne c¢8ts to support cjienb Rent of C*ffi¢& and room hira Support costs (Note 61 176,714 12,337 4,184 30,638 7.833 138.305 13,906 3.514 28,776 11,543 269 078 ANALYSIS OF SUPPORT COSTS 31.0325 31.03.24 Book-keepillg" Insurance Consultancy and professne1 fee$ Postage and statnery Sundri65 Twstee expen8e$- travel Bank charges CommunicatKsn and IT G0Mance costs (Nots 7) 720 2.737 13,961 180 398 1,660 2,572 5,372 19 129 150 11,459 12,210 In 2025 £20,ol20?4.. £10.000) of the support ojsts was covered by grants restrlcted for that purpose. ANALYSIS OF GOVERNANCE COSTS 31.03.25 31.03.24 Wages and salarigs So¢lal se¢urity costs Pension costs Rent Indepe1¥nt examination 4,521 164 123 870 4,347 530 122 1.277 24
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT NOTE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 NET (EXPENDITUREI) INCOME Thls is stated after charging: 31.03.25 31.03.24 Governan Costs Independent Examlnerfs Fee (Included above) 6,878 1.200 7,416 1,140 10. TRUSTEES. REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no Trustees, remuneration or other benefrts for the year ended 31 March 2025 or for the year ended 31 March 2024. Trustees. 8xpenses 31.03.25 31.03.24 Trustees, expenses 134 129 Two trustees were reirnbursed Iravel expenses during the year. 11. STAFF COSTS 31.03.25 31.03.24 Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs 183.715 12,501 146,682 14,436 200 523 The average monthly number of ernpknyees during the year was as follows: 31.03.25 31.03.24 Operating staff No etnployees teceived ernolutnents in exGe55 of £60,000. All staff are considered key management personnel by the trustees. 12. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE wrrHIN ONE YEAR 31.03.25 31.03,24 Taxation and social security Other creditors 5,150 3,fA2 5,592 2,640 25
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT NOTE TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Summary of funds - current year At 01.04.24 Income Expenditure At 31.03.25 Restricted Funds 19,212 148.449 { 161,661) 6,000 Unrestslcted Funds General fund Designated fund 91,864 35.000 62,080 ( 109,897) 44,047 35,000 TOTAL FUNDS 146 076 210,529 271558 85 047 Summary of funds - prlor year At 01.04.23 Income Expenditure At 31.03.24 Rostrlctod Fund8 19,497 144,555 ( 144,840) 19,212 Unrestrlcted Funds General fund 98,813 Designated fund 35,000 TOTAL FUNDS 153310 219.617 226,851 Designated funds are unrestricted funds eamiatl(ed by m8nagementltrustees for particular purposes. Restricted funds represent income received specified by the donor for projects based in particular regions of the country or speciFic &tivities. 75,062 { 82.011) 91,864 35,000 14. RESERVES The Trustees have reviewed the charitys needs for contingency reserves in line with the guidance Issued by the Charity Commission. Over a period of years the Trustees have pursued a policy which would estsblish financial reserves that would sufficient to cover foreseeable costs and contingencies. The Trustees aim to be able to relain sufficient reserves necessary to meet employment liabilities and expenses, should any of the funding sOUe8 become unreliable or be delayed. The charity aims to rIngfen three to six months, employment and relevant running costs. In 2018 the Trustees denoted a designated reserve of £35,000 to cover the costs of c5051ng the operations of the charity should funding become so difficult to obtain that rt would be necessary to suspend activities in the opinion of the Trustees. 15. Indemnity Insurance The Charity holds third party indemnity insurance, as authorised by the Articles of Association, io protect the Trustees arKI volunteers. 16, Related Party Note The charity has not entered into any related party trdnsactions during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between relaled parties and the Charity at 31 March 2025. 26
FOOTPRINTS PROJECT DETAILED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 DONATIONS AND GRANTS 31.03.25 31.03.24 INCOME Voluntary Incomo Donations Grants Government Grants Fundraising Events Trading Activities 9.079 146,757 52,692 18 199 11.982 154,137 52,003 207 208 745 218 329 Investment income Deposit account interest Total incomo 210 529 219617 EXPENDITURE Costs of generatlng voluntary Income Fund rdising Charltable activltles Wages and salaries Social security costs Pension costs Programme costs to support clients Rent 2,480 4,030 176,714 12,337 4,184 30,638 138,305 13,906 3,514 26,776 231,706 194,044 Governanco costs Wages and salaries SoGial security costs Pension costs Rent Independent Examination 4,521 164 123 870 4,347 530 122 1.277 1,140 7,416 6,878 Management Book-keeplng Insurance Consuliancy and professional fees Postage and stationery Sundrie5 720 2,737 13.981 180 398 17,996 1,660 2,572 5,372 19 9,623 Trustge Exponses Travel 134 129 Flnance Bank charges Information technology Communication and IT Total resources expended Nat (expenditure) Income 154 150 271,558 226,851 This page does not fonn part of the statutory financial statements 27