Child Brain Injury
Trust
202312024
Annual report
and
Accounts
www.childbraininjurytrust,org.uk
Field View, Baynards Green Farm Trading Estate, Baynards Green,'Nr
Bicester, Oxfordshire, OX27 7SR
Registered Charlty No. 11133261 A Charity Registered in Scotland SC 039703
Co House: 05738517

Trustees:
Registered Office:
Mr Terry Burt (Chair) - retired4th
November 2023
Mr Stephen O'Neill (Treasurer&
Chair from 4th November 2023)
Mr Andrew Caudell
Mrs Inez Brown (stood down 4th
November2023)
Mr Christopher Owen
Mr Christopher Beynon
Professor L Kaplin
Dr C Demarchi (appointed20th
July 2023)
Mrs BeverLey Buck
Ms Kate Hudson (L7ppointed 8th
February2024)
3 Field View
Baynards Green Farm Trading Estate
Bicester Oxfordshire OX27 7SR
Auditor:
DSA Prospect Audit Limited
1st FLoor, l Des Rouches Square
Witan Way
Witney
Oxfordshire
OX28 4BE
Bankers:
The Co-operative Bank
13 New Road
Oxford OXI ILG
CCLA Investment Management Ltd
80 Cheapside
London
EC2V 6DZ
Secretary=
Stephanie Bremner
Chief Executive Officer:
Lisa Turan

01
Welcome
04
Chairman &-
CEO introduction
05
Public benefit
09
Brain Injury
Service, Impact
& Fundraising
Structure,
Governance and
management
26
33
2023124 Accounts

Welcome to our annual report for the year ending March 2024. We hope you enjoy
reading about our achievements and progress.
The Child Brain Injury Trust ICBIT) was estabLished with a mission to provide support,
assistance, and advocacy for families, children and young people who have been
impacted by childhood acquired brain injury (ABI). CBIT was founded by individuals who
had professional experience of the chaLlenges and impact that ABI has on families. Their
coLlective conviction was that the quality of care and support for these families could be
significantLy improved, thus significantly improving outcomes forthem.
Our core purpose is to support families who are impacted by chiLdhood ABI, and this
revolves around three central themes:
l. Early Diagnosis: Ensuring that every child with a brain injury receives an early and
accurate diagnosis.
2. Appropriate access to services: Ensuring that every child receives the treatment and
support they require for their development.
3. HoListic Support: Ensuring that children and their families receive the necessary
support to cope with the emotional and practical challenges posed by brain injuries.
Our value5 guide our approach:
Compassion
Integrity
Innovation
Reflection

-.val
no
Integrity
Compassion
We believe in honesty,
profes5ionaLism, and
transparency.
We place the needs of
families at the centre of our
work.
Innovation
Reflection
We seek to adapt and create
new ways of working to
engage families.
We seek feedback and strive
to keep Learning to ensure
we are continuaLLy able to
respond and improve our
work.

Charitable Objects and Activitles
The Child Brain Injury Trust is a registered charity and is regulated by the Charity
Commission (England and Wales) and OSCR in Scotland.
The charity is a Company Limited by Guarantee and reports to Companies House in this
respect separately.
Charities existto provide'explicit public benefit, for Society as a whole and as such the
Objects of the charity should reflect this and state:
'THE RELIEF OF BRAIN JNJURED CHILDREN AND THEIR FAMILIES BY PROVIDING
TREATMENT, SUPPORT AND REHABILITATION, PROMOTING RESEARCH INTOTHE CAUSES
AND TREATMENT OF BRAIN INJURIES, ADVANCING PUBLIC KNOWLEDGE AND
UNDERSTANDING OF BRAIN INJURIES TO CHILDREN AND IN SUCH OTHER WAYS ASTHE
TRUSTEES THINK FIT,

2023124 was the third year of our 3 year strategic plan post the
pandemic. It was a successfulyear as we increased our p051tion as
the leading charity in our sector, which is something that we couldnt
have done alone. We continued to develop our holistic brain injury
service, focussing on reaching more families and creating a greater
impact.
We supported over 1,000 families this year, in h05Pltals and across
our communities, delivering a full support service including trauma-
based coun5elling services. Our supporter5 attended and or hosted a
full calendar of fundraising activities, including ourfirst ever crowd
funding campaign resulting in a magnificent £55,000 donated by a
wide network of supporters. We appointed a new Fundraising
Coordinatorto enhance our fundraising efforts and an ABI
Coordinator in Scotland to strengthen our support services in that
region. These appointments are part of our ongoing commitment to
expanding and improving our services.
Stephen O'NeiLI- Chairman
In November 2023, our Chairman Terry Burt stepped down after
serving 15 years leading the trustees and our strategic direction. We
are extremely grateful to Terry for his huge contribution to CBIT. We
welcomed Stephen O'Neill as our new Chairman in November 2023,
having served as ourTreasurerfor several years, Stephen's
experience and dedication to CBIT will guide us through the next
phase of our strategic joumey.
We recognise that our greatest asset is the people we work with and
for. They inspire the Trust's ongoing efforts to enhance our services.
Ensuring the wellbeing and happiness of our team has been a priority
this year. Communication has been open and transparent, and the
Leaders of CBIT are incredibly proucl of their team and their
achievements. Ourteam continues to be committed and dedicated,
led by our values and passion to serve.
Lisa Turan - CEO
Families affected by brain injuries encounter multifaceted challenges, spanning hospital care, educational
support, and community assistance. Our comprehensive 5UPPOrtframework aims to empower families to
attain optimal outcomes. However, it is evident that our current outreach onLy engage5 a fraction of the
families in need annually. Substantial additional funding is imperative to extend our support network and
amplify our impact. Expanding our reach is pivotal. To address the escalating demand, necessitating
enhanced backing from the UK Government. phiLanthropic organisations. and the National Health Service
INHS) to realise our objectives.
We express profound gratitude for the support from our dedicated community of supporters. Throughout
the year, they orchestrated and engaged in various fundraising initiatives, notably the esteemed Agloha
event and our inaugural Be You Ball ceremony ceLebrating family accomplishments. The pivotal grants from
foundation5 and trusts have been instrumental in facilitating the delivery of our services nationwide. Their
contributions, coupled with our revenue-generating endeavours, have left a profound mark.
Looking ahead to 2024125, we are poised to embark on a new five-year strategic blueprint aimed at
propelling CBIT'S growth 30%. While our aspirations are bold, we are confident in our readiness to expand
into a Larger entity, secure adequate funding, enhance our governance acumen, and fortify our
infrastructure to exiend support to more families, particularly those in underserved regions, bridging critical
gaps to foster their full potential.

Acquired brain injury (ABI) is a significant public health concern, as it can have long-
lasting and profound effects on the lives of children and young people. Over 40,000
children are affected each year. Addressing the needs of this population can yield
numerou5 public benefit5, including:
Improved Quality of Life: By providing support services for families, children and
young people with acquired brain injuries, their overall quality of life can be enhanced.
This can include emotional and practical support, counseLling, and educational
support to help them regain lost skills and adapt to their new circumstances.
Reduced Healthcare Costs: Investing in earLy intervention and comprehensive support
can help reduce the long-term healthcare costs associated with brain injuries.
Preventing complications and optimising recovery can Lower the need for ongoing
medical care and reduce the burden on the healthcare system.
Enhanced Educational Opportunities: Many children and young peopLe with acquired
brain injuries face chaLlenges in their educational journey. Public benefit can be
realised through the provision of special education services, individualised learning
pLans, and accommodations that alLow them to continue their education and reach
their fu LL potential.
Increased Partlcipation: When children and young people with acquired brain injuries
receive appropriate support they are more likely to become participative members of
society. This can include entering the workforce, pursuing higher education, and
contributing to their communities.
Social Inclusion: Promoting the weLI-being of individuals with acquired brain injuries
fosters a more inclusive and compassionate society. By raising awareness and
reducing stigma, we create a more accepting environment that encourages social
integration and participation. This in turn reduces isolation.
Family Support: Supporting children and young people with acquired brain injuries
also benefits their families. Access to resources, respite care, and emotional support
can alleviate the stress and chalLenges that famiLies often face when caring for a Loved
one with a brain injury.
Long-Term Cost Savings: While there are costs associated with providing care and
support for individuals with acquired brain injuries, the long-term savings from
reduced healthcare utiLisation, improved educational outcomes, and increased
productivity can outweigh these initial expenses.
Public benefit includes improving quality of life, reducing healthcare costs,
increasing participation, and creating an inclusive and compassionate society.

,STRATEGIC GOALS
To ensure families
affected by chiLdhood
ABI have access to brain
injury support services
and information.
To create active ABI
aware communities
across the UK.
To create a positive
impact for alL families
affected by chiLdhood
ABI.
To ensure family voices
are heard and issues
raised are advocated for
across the UK.
To work at a national,
regionaL, and local level
with all sectors to create
seamLess support for
families and
professionaLs.
To ensure the Child
Brain Injury Trust works
effectiveLy, with shared
values and has
sufficient resources to
futureproof its work.

Brain Injury Service
Community
Inclusion
Educational
Services
Intervention
Virtual Support
638
New referrals
463
Hospital visits
217
Awareness sessions
1,119
Counselling sessions
590
Families receiving
support
68
Grants awarded

Brain injury service
Early Intervention - CBIT provides support for famiLies in hospitals at the early stages of
diagnosis and is well respected across the NHS, and has a unique perspective and
understanding of family need, as well as coLlaboration across regional and national
networks. Our ABI Coordinators are embedded within paediatric neuro-rehab and trauma
teams both in hospital and in communities and are seen as an essential part of the of the
rehabiLitation journey.
From the moment a child is admitted to a hospital, an ABI Coordinator is at hand to support
the whole family come to terms with what has happened and provide practical, social and
emotionaL support.
Each ABI Coordinator empLoyed is embedded within a hospital and works across
communities.
ABI Coordinators attend and contribute to clinical teams work with our unique
perspective:
Brain Injury Clinics
Ward Rounds
Goal PLanning Meetings
Discharge Planning Meetings
Child in Need meetings
Trauma meetings
RehabiLitation meetings
Multi-Di5ciplinary Team Meetings
As a charity, we pride ourselves on not onLy supporting families at the bedside, but are with
them through theirjourney from PICU, HDU, Surgical and Rehab wards, and we stay with
them on discharge right through to the transition into adult services.
Across each site, hospitaL Trusts or Boards sign a Service Level Agreement that protects the
charity's position on site, and the ability to provide a full service.
Each family is provided with a family support guide that also includes information about
our service and what support is available for them.
Each year, an annual review is carried out to benchmark the impact that an ABI Coordinator
and the charity has. During a recent hospital review, the trauma team were asked:
"If you had a magic wand, what would you wish for?X¥
Their answer: "A CBIT Coordinator atthe bedside of every brain injured patient...

Brain injury service
Communlty Inclusion- Our commitment to fostering community inclusion for children and
famiLies affected by brain injury remains a cornerstone of our mission. Over the past year,
we have made significant strides in ensuring that these famiLies receive the support they
need to integrate fulLy into their communities, access essentiaL seniices, and Lead fuLfiLLing
lives.
ommuni
Workshops
d awareness
CBIT has hosted awareness sessions across the UK, focusing on topics such as coping
strategies, Legal rights, educational support, and sociaL inclusion. These sessions have been
attended by families, educators, healthcare providers, and local community leaders. By
equipping these stakehoLders with the knowledge and tools to support children with brain
injuries, we are fostering more inclusive comrnunities.
EogLSupport Hubs:
Recognisi ng the importance of peer support, CBIT has estabLished local and virtual peer
support groups across the regions. These groups provide a safe space for famiLies to share
their chaLlenges and successes, receive emotional sUPPOrt, and exchange practicaL advice.
The feedback from participants has been overwhelmingly positive, highlighting the
importance of community and shared experiences in the journey of hope and adaptation.
Advo
ac
and Polic
Influence:
CBIT continues to advocate for the rights and needs of children and their familie5 affected
by brain injuries at both Local and national levels. This year, we successfully campaigned
for the national Brain Injury Strategy and contributed to policy discussions aimed at
improving access to healthcare seniices. Our advocacy efforts ensure that the voices of
the families we support are heard and that they receive the recognition and resources they
deserve.

Brain injury service
Educational Services- We are dedicated to providing comprehensive educational services
to support children with brain injuries and their families. Our initiatives focus on ensuring
children receive the necessary resources and support to thrive academicalLy and socialLy. A
highLight of our educationaL services incLudes the UCABI lunderstanding childhood
acquired brain injury) workshops, which play a pivota( role in educating and empowering
various stakeholders.
UCABI Workshops: The UCABI Workshops have been a cornerstone of our educationaL
services, offering in-depth training and resources to families, educators, heaLthcare
professionaLs, and community members. This past year, we conducted 10 workshops
across the UK, reaching over 400 participants. These workshops covered essential topics
such as understanding acquired brain injury, strategies for acadernic support, and
techniques for improving cognitive and behaviouraL outcomes.
Individualised Educational Plans: We have developed and implemented individuaLised
education plans (IEPs1 for many children with acquired brain injuries. These pLans are
taiLored to meet each child's unique needs, ensuring they receive appropriate support and
accommodations iii their educational environments. Our ABI team works closeLy with
schools, parents, and heaLthcare providers to create and monitor these plans, resulting in
improved academic performance and greater incLusion.
Educational Resources.. CBIT developed a range of educational resources, inc(uding guides,
toolkits, and digital content, to support children with brain injuries and their families. These
resources are available on our website and have been accessed by many users. We
continually update our materiaLs to refLect the latest research and best practices in brain
injury education.
Collaboration with Educational Institutions: We have established partnerships Wlth several
educational institutions and universities to promote research and innovation in the field of
brain injury education. These coLlaborations have led to the pubLicising of new educationaL
strategies and tools that are being impLemented in schools across the country.
"The UCABI Workshop was incredibly informative andgave us practical strategies to
support ourson in school. The resources provided have been invaluable."_ Jane, parent of
a child with an acquired brain injury.
'The training I received from CBIT has trcjnsformed my approach to tecJching. I feel much
more confident in supporting my students with brain injuries."
Emily, primary school
teacher.
10

Brain injury service
Virtual Support- Our virtuaL support services, including the CBIT in Hand app and our
dedicated VirtuaL Support ABI coordinators, have been instrumentaL in supporting families
that might not ordinariLy reach out for support. These digitaL and remote support resources
ensure that families receive the assistance they need, no matter where they are.
CBIT in Hand App- The CBIT in Hand app 15 an innovative digital platform designed to
support families affected by childhood ABI. The app offers a range of features, incLuding:
Personalised Resources: Tailored information and advice based on the specific needs of
the child and famiLy.
Interactive Tools: Features such as , appointment reminders, and progress Logs to heLp
families manage their child's ABI effectively.
Community Forum: A safe space for families to connect, share experiences, and offer
support to one another.
Emergency Assistance.. Quick access to emergency contacts and immediate support
options.
The Market Place: 77 new suppliers were added to the Market Place, meaning the Market
Place has 121 supplier5 of specialist products and services availabLe for famiLies.
Expansion and User Engagement: This year, we have focused on expanding the reach and
functionality of the CBIT in Hand app. Key achievements include:
User Growth: The app has seen a 35% increase in active users, with over 5,000
downloads across the UK.
Enhanced Features: Based on user feedback, we have added new features such as a new
information pages and a directory of local support services - The Market Place.
Virtual ABI Coordinators: Our team of dedicated Virtual Support ABI coordinators
provides individuaLised support for families online and over the phone. These coordinators
play a crucial role in extending our reach and ensuring that families receive timely and
eff ective assistance. Services provided by our ABI coordinators include:
Individual Consultations: One-on-one session5 to discuss specific challenges and
develop tailored support plans.
Crisis Support: Immediate assistance for families facing urgent issues or emergencies.
Ongoing Case Management: ReguLar follow-ups to monitor progress and adjust support
plans as needed.
Online Resource Library: CBIT has deveLoped a comprehensive online resource Library
avaiLabLe through our website and the CBIT in Hand app. This Library incLudes:
Guides and Fact Sheets: Easy-to-understand docurnents covering aLL aspects of
childhood ABI.
Webinar Recordings: Access to past webinars for those who cannot attend Live sessions.
"Our family. The resources are incredibly helpful, and the community forum has
connected us with others who understand what we're going through."_ Emma, parent of a
child with ABI.
11

Brain injury service
Collaboration - This year the Child Brain I njury Trust contributes to many strategic groups
and boards across the NHS and Community & VoLuntary Sector. As a result of the nationaL
networks that CBIT is part of we have contributed to significant advances and progress for
families:
National ChiLdren's Major Trauma Rehabilitation Network
Scottish Trauma Network
The Neurological Alliance
The Northern Ireland Neurological Charities Alliance
The Neurological Alliance of Scotland
The WeLsh NeuroLogicaL AILiance
National Paediatric Trauma Network
Scottish Acquired Brain Injury Network
North of ScotLand Trauma Network
United Kingdom Acquired Brain Injury Forum IUKABIF)
N- ABLES- National Acquired Brain Injury in Education
Anchor Point
International Paediatric Brain Injury Society Organising Committee
Regional UKABIF Groups
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OUTCOMES
REDUCE
ISOLATION
Improved mental heaLth and welLbeing
Enhanced social skiLIs
Stronger support networks
IMPROVE SELF
CONFIDENCE
Better decision making
Improved resilience
Lower stress and anxiety levels
IMPROVE
WELLBEING
Improved positivity
Improved energy
Levels
Higher self-esteem
Greater sense of
purpose
13

Advocacy and awareness
Action for Brain Injury Week 2023, held in May focused on raising awareness of
acquired brain injury across the whoLe of the UK. Our message this year was to
talk about the fact that 'every 90 seconds, someone is admitted to hospitaL
with a brain injury. We held a range of activities, both online and in-person,
raising awareness of prevention and advocating on behalf of famiLies affected.
We lit up municipal buildings across the UK to help highlight the campaign and
produced a report based on the impact the campaign achieved.
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Advocacy and awareness
Glow Week was delivered in November and was another successful campaign
where we highlight the need to keep safe during the darker months of the year.
Supporters and colleagues came together to highlight the important message
of 'be seen, not hurt., by wearing bright coLours when out and about.
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Fundraising
Our supporters truly excel, and it is their unwavering support that enables
our service to assist thousands of families each year. We are deepLy
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In January 2024 we launched our first crowdfunding campaign to raise vital
funds forfamilies in need of support. Our aim was to fund 5,000 hours of
support.
Throughout January and February over 250 individuals, along with over 20
corporate supporters raised funds through events, activities and donations. The
campaign raised an incredibLe £51,695.
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Fundraising
£31,667
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Fundraising
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The Be You Ball celebrated families we sUPPOrt for their commitment and authenticity
through their toughest times. Each of the 5 famiLie5 chosen for an award had embarked on
a deepLy personaLjourney, filled with highs and lows, victories and setbacks-aLL whilst
staying true to who they are. The event honoured these famiLies and celebrated all they
have achieved. They continue to be an inspiration, a strength and the reason why CBIT
exists.
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Regional Fundraising Groups
Our thanks to our highly regarded and much appreciated regional corporate
fundraising groups. Each group has a unique and creative way of working and
coLLaborativeLy, they achieve great things. Together they have raised an amazing
£73,657 for our work, thus making a huge diff erence.
The value of the groups extends beyond the wonderfulfundraising they achieve, to
the informal networks they have created, furthering the work we alL do supporting
families affected by acquired brain injury.
London
£12,322
Birmingham
£30,454
Manchester
£30,881
, For Your Help,..
Support
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Support from Trusts and Foundations
Adobe Foundation
Addenbrooke's Charitable Trust
Alice Ellen Cooper Dean Charitable Trust
Birmingham District Nursing Charitable Trust
Cambridge Community Foundation
Community Foundation forTyne & Wear
Eveson Charitable Trust
Garfield Weston Foundation
H Shawdon Charitable Trust
James Tudor Charitable Trust
James Weir Foundation
John James Bristol Foundation
Kent Community Foundation
Medicash Foundation
Newcastle Hospitals Charity
Peter Stebbing Foundation
P F Charitable Trust
PiLkington Charities Fund
Shears Foundation Grant
Sir George Martin Trust
Sir JuLes Thorn CharitabLe Trust
Souter Charitable Trust
The Anne &John Walters Charitable Trust
The Bally Thomas Charity
The BasiL Samuel Charitable Trust
The Bouttell Bequest
The CLothworkers Foundation
The Hutchinson Charitable Trust
The Jane Hodge Foundation
The Marie Celeste Samaritan Society of the
Royal London Hospital
The Weinstock Fund
Thank you to all the
national, regional and
local community Trusts
and Foundations who
supported us to change
families) lives,
..and to those Trusts and
Foundations who wish to remain
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Legal support :.
enquiries
Our LegaL Support Service supports chiLdren and their famiLies who have experienced
brain injuries in various ways through its legal support service. During 2023/24 we
conti nued to work with trusted partners from specialised legal firms providing vital legal
support and funding for the charity. Funding received through this important
programme provides ongoing support for families who are not able to access legal
cLaims. However all famiLies are able to access legaL advice and support if appropriate:
Legal Advice: CBIT can provide legal advice to families to help them understand their
rights and options regarding the brain injury. This may include advice on potential legal
claims, insurance coverage, and relevant laws and regulations.
Navlgating the Legal Process: Brain injuries can often involve complex Legal processes,
especiaLLy if they result from accidents or medical negligence. CBIT can guide families
through the legal system, helping them understand the step5 involved and providing
support throughout the process.
Resource Referrals: CBIT can connect families with other resources, such as medical
experts, rehabilitation services, and support groups, to assist in the overaLL care and
recovery of the chiLd with a brain injury.
Emotional Support: Coping with a brain injury can be emotionally challenging for
families. CBIT'S legal support service may offer emotional support and counselling to
heLp families navigate the emotional aspects of their situation.
Education and Information: CBIT provides famiLies with educational materiaLs and
i nformation reLated to brain injuries, legal rights, and available support services to
empower them with knowledge.
Financial Assistsnce: In some cases, CBIT may help families access financial assistance
or compensation, particuLarLy if the brain injury resulted from a preventable accident or
cLinicaL negligence.
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Partners in rehabilitation
The Child Brain Injury Rehabilitation Service (CBIRS) and the charity embarked on an
excitingjoint venture aimed at fostering innovation and excellence in paediatric brain
injury rehabilitation in 2017. This collaborative effort brings together CBIRS'S
unparalleled expertise in paediatric neurological care and CBIT'S determination to
create better outcomes forfamilies. By combining forces, we aspire to develop
rehabilitation programmes tailored specifically to the unique needs of young patients
recovering from brain injury.
Together, CBIRS and CBIT focus to make signif icant strides in advancing the field of
paediatric brain injury rehabilitation and making a lasting impact on the weLI-being of
young patients and theirfamilies.
Key to the success of the venture are ourjoint values and placing families at the centre
of our partnership. We are extremely grateful for all the support Bush & Co and the Law
firms provide who instruct them.
Bush & co donated £36,315.39 to CBIT during 2023124.
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FUTUR¢
Community
Inclugion
Educational
Services
Virtual Support
Intervention
In our pursuit of a brighter future for children and families affected by
acquired brain injuries, we are aboutto embark on a new 5 year
strategic plan to scale our service provision to reach a greater number
of families to help them navigate their futures with confidence,
knowing that CBIT is a scaffolding of support throughout their child's
development. As we Look ahead, our focus will be to elevate families
and enrich futures, meaning that famiLy need is at the centre of our
mission. We aim to extend our support networkto encompass even
more communities, ensuring that every child and family in need has
access to our comprehensive services, regardless of their
geographicaL, economical or cultural situation. This expansion will be
underpinned by a dedication to innovation, as we continually seek out
and implement cutting-edge approaches to early intervention,
education, and community incLusion.
Moreover, in the coming years, CBIT will continue to champion
coLLaboration and advocacy as cornerstones of our mission. We are
resolute in our commitment to drive forward initiatives that enhance
our understanding of paediatric brain injuries, leading to more
effective interventions. Simultaneously, we will vigorously advocate
for the rights and needs of children with brain injuries, both at a policy
LeveL and within the broader community, ensuring that family voices
are heard and their challenges are addressed. Through these
combined efforts, the ChiLd Brain Injury Trust is poised to transform
and shape a future where children and families facing life after brain
injury are met with our committed service of support, care, and
opportunities for growth.
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE
AND MANAGEMENT
The Chief Executive Officer has delegated powers from the Board to manage the
organisation's workforce. The Child Brain Injury Trust supports equal opportunities,
incLusion and diversity and has a policy of recruitment and promotion based on
vaLues, aptitude, and ability without discrimination. We ensure that appropriate
support mechanisms are in place in terms of counselLing, coachin& and mentoring-
especially important for ourfront-line operational team.
The charity empLoys a team of 42 working across the UK. The charity is led by our
experienced CEO who ha5 dedicated 21 years to the cause, and she is supported by a
dedicated Leadership Team. There is a vibrant Management Team who take
responsibility for implementing the operational business plan through the different
areas of work; finance, administration, HR, fundraising, service delivery, information,
learning, commercial partnerships, and marketing.
The whole workforce are highly experienced, excel to achieve and are committed to
their work. they receive a full induction (when joining), support, supervision, and an
annual appraisal to ensure we continuously develop. The team are encouraged to
provide feedback and to undertake reflective practice. Our workforce is our main asset
and we invest in them because we want our team to feel wholly valued and to achieve
success for the famiLies we serve.
Our values and culture are extremely important and the charity is Led through a vaLues
led Leadership model. We are committed to equaLity, diversity and inclusion and
reflect this in the way we work, the way we engage with stakehoLders and the way we
deLiver our services.
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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE
AND MANAGEMENT
Trustees are appointed with a view to providing
the Child Brain InjuryTrust with a range of skills
required to provide effective governance and
oversight. Trustees form a vital part of the charity,
and it is important to ensure we are represented
incLusiveLy and appropriately. We aim to appoint
individuals who bring experience and knowledge
of all aspects of our work including those from the
NHS, people involved in the care of children with
head injuries, psychologists, soLicitors specialising
in brain injury, business people, individuals with
lived experience and those who have expertise in
finance, H R, rnarketing, and accountancy.
Trustees are elected for a term of office of three
years, after which they may stand for election
again for a further term. Trustees may resign at
anytime.
We do not have a formaL scheme for training new
Trustees however all new appointees take part in
an induction programme which incLudes
shadowing opportunities to ensure they are fully
aware of both their governance responsibilities
and knowledge of the organisation.
Further support is offered in the form of a
mentoring system for new Trustees.
Trustee5 meet once a quarter to discuss the work
of the charity to ensure we are meeting our
strategic goals and compliant with all aspetts of
charity law. The meetings are a formal way of
reviewing our work, managing risks, and achieving
our mission. It is also an opportunityto share
success and to identify areas for improvemenL
Finance Subgroup- The responsibility of the
Finance Subgroup is to review and.monitor tbe
financial position of the organi5ation, to
approve the annual budget, to review
management accounts, to sign off accounts
and make materiaLfinancial decisions. The
group oversee financiaL procedure5, including
the salary structure for aLL staff.
Trading Subgroup- The Trading Subgroup
provide support and guidance for all trading
activities. This ensures all activities are within
our charitable objectives and refLect our
values. They agree new initiatives, evaLuate
viability and act as a sounding board. Our
focus for the past year has been the Legal
Support Service and launching the Market
Place our new initiative that WILI be positioned
within CBIT in Hand and is hoped it WILL bring
much needed funds to support the ongoing
and development costs of the app. They have
also been instrumental in the development of
CBIRS (ourJV).
Income Generation Subgroup" was initially
created to support the merging of the
fundraising and marketing departments, to
provide support and guidance. The key
objective is to ensure we are brand and
income focused.
Brain Injury Service Subgroup- focusses on
the deveLopment and growth of our brain
injury seNice. Including due diLigence,
safeguarding. The subgroup supports the Head
of Brain Injury Services.
24

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE
AND MANAGEMENT
Reserves Policy
The reserves policy of the Trustees is to aim at a situation where the Child Brain Injury Trust has
reserves that will allow It to meet its core costs for nine months.
In 2022-23 our reserves were above our upper level as defined by the charity's Reserve Policy. This
had been intended as a way of supporting Strategic investments in charitable activities incLuding
support and infrastructure. Trustees confirmed that they were comfortable wlth the present Level
of reserve5. recognising both the ongoing uncertain financial climate and the medium-term pLans
produced by the CEO for investment to deliver our commitment to raise the base level of saLaries.
for the wider team to ensure they are paid within an acceptable wage band WILI be impLemented in
2024125.
Rlsk Management
A risk register is maintained to monitor actions required to mitigate potential adverse events.
These include the risks regarding income targets, expenditure budgets, insufficient internal
collaboration, and our relationship with key opinion formers. Risks are evaluated by the leadership
team and Scored for likelihood, impact and to make sure mitigating controls are put in place.
The Chief Executive and Head of Finance attend the Finance Sub Group for regular reviews to
assess risk across aLL areas of our work.
Trustees assess risk based on the infomiation reviewed at trustee meetings and sub groups. They
scrutinise and investigate risks both short and medium term to ensure the charity is governed
appropriately.
25

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE
AND MANAGEMENT
Safeguarding
Safeguarding is key to ensuring that children and adults are protected from harm, abuse,
and neglect. The safety and wellbeing of all children and adults supported by the charity is
a priority. By following the key safeguarding principles, we can be sure that we are doing
the best we can to protect vulnerable people from harm. All members of the charity,
whether paid or voluntary hold enhanced safeguarding disclosure certificates and
complete mandatory safeguarding training.
The Head of Brain Injury Services holds the position of Designated Safeguarding Lead, and
the Service Manager for Early Intervention is the Deputy Safeguarding Lead. As part of the
Brain Injury Service Sub-Group, all safeguarding risks are discussed and logged
accordingly and escalated in line with the Child Brain Injury Trust Child Protection Policy
and Procedure and Safeguarding Vulnerable Adults Policy and Procedure.
Investments
The charity has cash investments placed in a COIF account, with our bank the Coop
Current Account and a Coop 14 Investment Account. To date there have been no special
social, environmental, or ethical issues to consider.
Pension
The Child Brain Injury Trust operates a defined contribution pension Scheme, to which all
eligible empLoyees are auto enrolled. Anyone who does not qualify automatically in this
way may opt in to join. With effect from April 2021 the minimum Level of contributions
required stayed at 8% of eligible earnings, of which the ChiLd Brain Injury Trust elects to
pay half, rather than the rninirnum of 3%. The balance is paid by the empLoyee.
26

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE
AND MANAGEMENT
Complaints
The charity has a formal complaints policy which can be requested at any time. We have not
received any complaints during the year about our work or our fundraising approach.
Fundraising practlce
We have a clear Fundraising Policy, which is approved by the Board and reviewed regularly.
Thi5 governs how we work with funders, and whilst we actively seek to work with external
organisations and individuals to achieve our strategy, we recognise that it is vital that we
maintain our independence and do not allow any external partnership to bring the reputation
of our charity into disrepute.
Our key principles of responsible fundraising are..
We have honest and open relationships with our donors.
We retain our independence and avoid over reliance on one or more donors.
We have robust processes for making decision5 about who we accept money
from.
We seek to be as cost effective as possible in developing sustainable fundraising income
streams.
We ensure our ROI (return on investment).
We will adhere to all Fundraising Regulator Codes of Practice to ensure best practice,
transparency and accountability and are governed by part11 of the Charities Act 1992.
We are registered with the Fundraising Regulator.
27

TREASURERS REPORT
Stephen O'Neill
The year ending 31st March 2024, continues the strong growth, accelerating in the years beyond COVID. It
remains a challenging environment with fundraising ever more competitive and the emergence of a more
competitive landscape for the opportuntties to deliver 5eniices. The development and r*positioning of the
Brain Injury Service, has continued throughout the year with a steady pace of development and
recruitment forming solid foundations.
The work to re-frame the LSS relationships into a 'panel' model continued with the tendering process due
to start in Q2 of the next year. The development of the marketplace within CBIT In Hand and the CBIRS
service also continued.
The future pLans, to be outlined in the Strategy 24-29 document. continue this development path and the
key income initiatives to secure greater. more long-term funding. The growth ambition remains to increase
funding to £2.5m pa over this 5 years. The widening of the LS5 network of sUPPOrters, the deveLopment of
strategic partners and major donors, maximisingtrust income and a second Crowdfunding initiative, remain
key elements of this. The planned approach is ambitious and accelerates the growth path but is also
prudent in continuing to match planned expenditure against commFtted funding.
l am pleased to report that in 2023124, with the continuing enthusiasm and effort of our colleagues and
supporter5 our income generation increased to £1.476m (a 14% increase on 20231241 whilst our cost base
and investments were closely managed. The outturn continues to be a smalL deficit of £66k (reduced from
£123k in 20231241 and was withirs plan and forecast. The investment in the re-positioning of the service will
continue into 2024125, has been agreed by the Trustees in the budget and is supported by a continued
strong free cash reserves position (£688k).
The year saw a normal movement of people in and out of the organisation and the recruitment and
development of critical skills and experience to support the pLans. SaLaries are a critical companenr of
recruitment and retention, so a realistic pay adjustment was made and future increases will support the
strategic aims but only be actioned with a parallel successful income generation.
As Trustees, we are fulLy engaged with and support CBIT'S planned deveLopments and ability to grow
support servicesto a widening number of children and families affected by acquired brain injuries. We have
Gonfidence in the team's ability to retain and grow our partner, supporter and funder network. We also
express our thanks to our corporate and individual supporters, with their ongoing commitment,
engagement and contribution.
Our confidence in the Leadership approach continues and through the Finance sub-committee of Trustees,
we will closely monitor budget pLans and expenditure throughout 2024125 with a fuLI half-year budget
review in November 2024.
Sn conclusion, the Trustees congratulate and will continue to support the leadership team on their delivery
against budget, realistic approach and clear decision-making. We are confident in the financial planning
within the strategy and that financial management wlll continue to be vigilant and open.
28

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES,
RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
, Th.e trustees who are also the directors of ChiLd Brain Injury Trust forthe purpose of company law,
are responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statements In accordance with
applicabLe Law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted
Accounting Practice).
Company Law requires the trusteesto preparefinancial statementsfor each financiaLyear which give
a true and fairview of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and appLication
of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.
I n preparing these financial statement5, the trustees are required to:
select suitable accounting policies and then appLy them conslstently.
observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, Subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
prepare the financiaL statements on thegoing concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume
that the charity wilL continue in operation.
The trustees are re5pon5ible for keeping adequate accounting record5 that disclose wlth reasonable
accuracy at any time the financial posttion of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial
statements comply with the Cornpanies Act2006, the Charitie5 and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act
2005 and the Charities Accounts (ScotLand) Regulations 2006 (as amended). They are a150 respcnslble
for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence fortaking rea50nabLe step5forthe prevention
and detection of fraud and other irregularitie5.
Statement as to disclosure of information to auditor5 so far as the trustees are aware, there is no
relevant audit i nformation of which the charitable company's auditors are u naware, and each trustee
has taken allthe steps that he or she ought to have taken as atrusteeldirector in orderto make
himself or herself aware of any relevant audit information and to establish that the charitabLe
Gompany'5 auditors are aware of that information.
This report was approved by the board on
And signed on its behalf by,
stephen O'Neill
Chairman
29

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES,
RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
We have audited the financial statements of Child Brain Injury Trust Ithe 'charity) for the year ended 31 March
2024 which cornpri5e the statement of financial activities, the balance sheet and notes to the financial
statements, including Significant accounting policies. The financial reporting frarnework that has been applied
in'théir preparation is applicabLe law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards, including Financial Reporting
Standard 102 The Financial Reporting standard appLicabLe in the UK and Republic of Ireland Iunited Kingdom
GeneraLLy Accepted Accounting Practice).
In our opinion, the financiaL statements:
give a true and fair view of the state of the charitable company's affairs as at 31 March 2024 and of its
incoming resources and application of resources, for the year then ended.
have been properly prepared in accordance with United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting
Practice. and
have been prepared in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006, the Charities
and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 and regulaiion 8 of the Charities AcGounts (Scotland)
Regulations 2006 las amended).
Basis for oplnlon
We conducted our audit in accordance with InternationaL Standards on Auditing IUKI IISA5 (UKI) and
applicable law. Our responsibilities underthose standards are further described in the Auditor's
responsibilities for the audlt of the financial statements section of our report. We are independent of the
charity in accordance with the ethical requirements that are relevant to our audit of the financial
statements in the UK, including the FRC'5 Ethical Standard, and we have fulfilled our other ethical
responsibilities in accordance wlth these requirements. We believe that the audit evidence we have
obtained is sufficient and appropriate to provide a basis for our opinion.
Conclusions relatlngto going concern
In auditing the financial statements, we have concluded that the trustees. use of the going concern basis of
accounting in the preparation of the financial statements is appropriate.
Based on the work we have performed, we have not Identified any material uncertainties reLating to events
or conditions that, individuaLly or collectively, may cast significant doubt on the charity's ability to
continue as a going concern for a period of at least twelve months from when the financial statements are
authorised for issue.
Our responsibilities and the responsibilities of thetrustees with respectto going concern are described in
the relevant sections of this report.
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STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES,
RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
other information
The other information comprises the information included in the annual rèport otherthan the financial
statements and our auditor's report thereon. The trustees are responsible forthe other information
contained within the annual report. Our opinion on the financial statements does not coverthe other
information and we do not express any form of assurance conclusion thereon. Our responsibility is to read
the other information and. in doing so, consider whether the other information is materially inconsistent
with the financial statements or our knowledge obtained in the course of the audit, or otherwise appear5 to
be materially rnisstated. If we identify such material inconsistencies or apparent material misstatements, we
are required to determine whether this give5 rise to a material misstatement in the financial statement5
themselves. If, based on the work we have performed. we conclude that there is a material misstatement of
this other information, we are required to report that fact.
We have nothing to report in this regard.
Matters on whlch we are requlred to report by exception
We have nothing to report in respect of the following matters in relation to which the Charities (Accounts
and Reports) Regulation5 2008 and the Charities Accounts Iscotland) Regulations 2006 las amended)
require us to report to you if, in our opinion:
the information given in the financial statements is inconsistent in any material respect with the trustees,
report; or
sufficient and proper accounting records have not been kept; or
we have not received all the information and expLanations we require for our audit.
Responsibilities of trustees
As explained more fully in the statement of trustees, responsibilities, the trustee5, who are also the director5
of the charity for the purpose of cornpany law, are responsible for the preparation of the financial
statements and for being satisfied that they give a true and fairview. and for such internal control as the
trustees determine is necessary to enable the preparation of financial statements that are free from material
misstatement, whether due to fraud or error. In preparing the financial statements, the trustees are
responsible for assessing the charity's ability to continue as a going concern, disclosin& as applicable,
matters related to going concern and using the going concern basis of accounting unless the trustees either
Intend to liquldate the charitable company orto cease operations, or have no realistic alternative but to do
so.
31

STATEMENT OFTRUSTEES,
RESPONSIBILITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Audltor's responsibilities for the audlt of the financial statements
We have been appointed as auditor under section 144 of the Chartties Act 2011 and section 44(11(c) of the
Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotlandl Act 2005 and report in accordance with the Acts and relevant
regulations made or having effect thereunder.
Our objectives are to obtain reasonabLe assurance about whetherthe financiaL statements as a whole are
free from material misstatement, whether due to fraud or error, and to issue an auditor's report that
includes our opinion. Reasonable assurance is a high level of assurance but is not a guarantee that an audit
conducted in accordance with ISAS (UK) will always detect a material mi5Statement when it exists.
Misstatements can arise from fraud or error and are considered material if, individually or in the aggregate,
they could reasonably be expected to influence the economic decisions of users taken on the basis of these
financial statements.
The extent to which our procedures are capable of detecting irregularitles, Including fraud, is detailed below.
Our approach to identifying and assessing the risks of material misstatement in respert of irreguLarities,
including fraud and non-cornpLiance with laws and reguLations. was as follows:
the engagement partner ensured that the engagement team collectiveLy had the appropriate
competence, capabilitie5 and skiLls to identify or recognise non-compliance with appLicable laws and
regulations.
we Identified the laws and regulations applicabLe to the company through discussions with directors and
other management, and from our commercial knowledge and experience of the aviation suppLy market.
we focused on specific laws and regulations which we considered may have a direct material effect on the
financial statements orthe operations of the company, including the Companies Act 2006, taxation
Legislation and data protection, anti-bribery, employment, environmental (including Waste Electrical and
ELectronic Equipment recycling IWEEE) Regulations 2013) and health and safety legislation.
we assessed the extent of compliance with the laws and regulations identified above through making
enquiries of management and inspecting legaL correspondence" and
identified laws and regulations were communicated within the audit team regularLy and the team
remained alert to instance5 of non-compliance throughout the audit.
A further description of our responsibilities is availabLe on the Financial Reporting Council's website at..
https:Ilwww.frc.org.uklauditorsresponsibillties. This description forms part of our auditor's report.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING
INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
This report is made solely to the company's members. as a body, in accordance with section 391 of the
Companles Act 2014. Ourauditwork has been undertaken so thatwe might State to the company's members,
those matters we are required to state to them in an auditor's report and for no other purpose. To the fullest
extent permitted by law, we do not accept or assume responsibiLity to anyone otherthan the company and
the companWs members as a body, for our audit work, for this report, or for the opinions we have formed.
DSA Prospect Audit Limited
First Floor
Chartered Accountants
l Des Roches Square
Witan Way
Statuto
Witney
OX28 4BE
Q LL.,4C.,I
DSA Prospect Audit Limited is eligible for appointment a5 auditor of the charity by virtue of its eLigibility for
appointment as auditor of a company under section 1212 of the Companie5 Act 2006.
33

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME
AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Unrestricted
funds
Deslgna
ted
funds
Restricte
d funds
Total 2024
Total 2023
ot
Income and endowments from
866,697
695.441
Oonatlons ar¢d Itgacies
349,636
517.061
162
246
Charitable activitles
162
589,736
other trading act5Vitles
602.695
602,695
6.912
1,603
nvestmen¢S
6.912
517,061
1.476,466
1,287.026
Total Income
959,405
Expendlture on:
237,384
158,no
Resources E>cpended
237,384
88.433
67,830
other trading income
88.433
Costs in furtherance of
charity's objectlve5
n4,167
502.698
1.216,865
1,184,138
Total resource5
expended
1,039,984
502,698
L542,682
1,410,678
Net lempendlture)
Income for the yearl Net
movement In funds
(66,2161
1123,6521
180,579)
14363
Fund balancg at April
2023
500.349
135,000
119,642
754,991
878,643
Fund balance at 31
March 2024
419,770
135,000
14005
688,715
754,991

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND
EXPENDITUREACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the
year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an
income and expenditure account under the Companies Act 2006.
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STATEMENT OF RESTRICTED FUNDS - Other
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2024
Scotland
Restricte
Totsl
2024
Total
2023
Novthern
Ireland
GGHB
GFFFEO
other
Income
Grants
received
128,311
18,000
27.700
20.268
322,782
517,061
446,284
Total
income
128,311
18,000
27.700
20,268
322.782
517,061
446,284
Expendlture
Costs in
furthÉran
ce of the
charity's
obiective
129,063
25.423
27,700
27.723
299.789
502.698
464.267
Tota5
expendlt
ure
129.063
25,423
27.700
27,723
299,789
502,698
464.267
Net
moveme
ntin
funds
(17,982)
(752)
(7.423)
(455)
22,993
14.363
Transfer
to
unre$trl
ted
(573)
(573)
7.854
Totsl
funds at 1
April
2023
129,770
752
13.289
573
105,601
120.215
Total
funds at
31 March
2024
5,866
118
128.021
134,005
119,642
36

BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
2024
2024
2023
2023
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Intangible assets
12
125.904
142,300
413
1,092
Tangible assets
14
126A17
143,392
CURRENT ASSETS
Stocks
13
2,765
3,737
Debtor5
15
82.207
82,136
Cash In bank & in hand
585,409
606,556
670,381
692,429
Creditors: amounts faLling
due within one year
16
007.923)
(80,8301
611,599
Net current a55ets
562.458
Total assets less current
liabilyties
688,775
754,991
INCOME FUND5
Restricted funds
17
134,005
119,642
Endowment funds
18
135,000
135,000
Unrestricted funds
419,770
500,349
688.775
754,991
37

BALANCE
SHEET
AS AT 31 MARCH 2024
The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section
477 of the Gompanies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2024, although an audit has
been carried out under section 144 of the Charities Act 2011.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements
underthe requirements of the Companies Act 2006, for the year in question in accordance
with section 476.
The directors acknowLedge their responsibilities for ensuring that the charity keep5
accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing
financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the
company as at the end of the financiaL year and of its incoming resources and
application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for the financial year
in accordance with the requirements of sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise
comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial
statements, so far as applicable to the company.
These financial statement5 have been prepared in accordance with the provisions appLicabLe
to companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on
0.7N.OV.W21F
Mr S O'Neill
Chairman
Company Registration No.
05738517
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR YEAR 31 MARCH 2024
l. Accountlng polScie5
Charity information
Child Brain Injury Trust is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales.
The registered office is 3 Field View. Baynards Green, Bicester, OX27 7SR.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financiaL statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Memorandum and articLes,
the Companies Act 2006, the Charitie5 and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities
Account5 IScotLand) Regulations 2006 (as amended) and 'Accounting and Reporting by Charities..
statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparingtheir accounts in accordance with
the FinanciaL Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021" las amended for
accounting periods cornmencing from l January 2016). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by
FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 Update
Bulletin I not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financiaL statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functionaL currency of the charity.
Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The finanGiaL statements have been prepared underthe historical cost convention. The principal
accounting policies adopted are set out below.
1.2 Going concern
Atthe time of approvlng the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation thatthe
charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence forthe foreseeabLe future. Thus the
trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting ID preparingthe financial 5tatement5.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use atthe discretion of thetrustees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives,
Restricted fund5 are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may lje used. The purposes
and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
The balance in restricted reserves carried forward includes monies spent and capitaLised of £85,040. The
time adjusted restricted fund reserves carried forward after future amortisation is £46,039.
Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the
charity.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR YEAR 31 MARCH 2024
1.4 Incoming resources
'Inc'orrie is"recognised when thecharity is legally entitled.to..it after any performance conditions have
been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.
Cash donatlons are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been
notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax
recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the
time of the donation
Legacies are recognlsed on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending
distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount 15 not known, the legacy is
treated as a contingent asset.
1.5 Resources expended
All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that
aggregate all costs related to the category.
Expenditure comprises those costs incurred by the company in the delivery of its activities and services
for it5 beneficiarie5. It incLude5 both costs that can be allocated directly to such activities and those
costs of an indirect nature necessary to support them.
Governance costs include those costs associated with meeting the con5titutionaL and statutory
requirements of the company and include the audit fees and costs Linked to the strategic management
of the company.
1.6 Intangible fixed assets Other than goodwill
Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently
measured at cost less accurnulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.
Intangible asset5 acquired on business combinations are recognised separately from goodwill at the
acquisition date where it is probable that the expected future economic benefits that are attributable to
the asset will flow to the entity and the fair value of the asset can be measured reliably" the intangible asset
arises from contractual or other legal rights. and the intangibLe asset 15 separable from the entity.
Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of a55ets Less their residual values over
their useful lives on the following bases:
Software
IO% straight Line
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR YEAR 31 MARCH 2024
L7 Tanglble flxed assets
TAngibLe fixed assets are initiaLLy measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to wrlte off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual value5 over
their useful live5 on the following bases:
Leasehold improvements
Plant and equipment
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an a55et is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds
and the carying vaLue of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.
33% straight line
1.8 Impairment of fixed assets
At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrylng amounts of its tangible and intangible a55ets to
determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment Loss. If any such
indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the
impairment loss lif any).
1.9 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call wlth banks, Other short-term liquid
investrnents with original maturitie5 of three month5 or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are
shown within borrowings in current liabilities.
LIO Financial instruments
The charity has elected to appLy the provisions of Section ll'Ba5ic Financial Instruments, and Section 12
'Other FinanciaL Instruments Issues. of FRS 102 to aLL of its financial instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the
contractual provisions of the instrument
Financial a55ets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial staternents, when
there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised arnounts and there is an intention to settle on a
net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simuLtaneously.
Baslc flnanclal assets
Basic financiaL assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortlsed cost using the
effective interest method unLess the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the
transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipt5 discounted at a market rate of interest.
FinanciaL assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR YEAR 31 MARCH 2024
Baslc flnancial liabillties
Basic financiaL liabiLities..incLudingGreditors and bank loans. are initialLy recognised at transactlon price
LSnless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured atthe
present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabiLities classified as
payable within one year are not amortised.
Debt instrument5 are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or Services that have been acquired in the ordinary Course of
operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment15 due within one
year or Less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabiLities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at
transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost Using the effective interest method.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial Liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractuaL obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled
IAI Leases
Leases are classified as finance leases whenever the terms of the lease transfer substantiaLly aLI the risks and
rewards of ownership to the lessees. All other leases are classified as operating Leases.
Assets held under finance Leases are recognised as a55ets at the lower of the assets fair value at the date of
inception and the present value of the minimum lease payments. The reLated liabiLity is included in the
balance sheet as a finance Lease obligation. Lease payments are treated as consisting of capital and interest
elements. The interest is charged to net incomellexpenditurel for the year so as to produce a constant
periodic rate of interest on the remaining balance of the liability.
Rentals payable under operating Leases, including any lease incentives received, are charged as an expense
on a straiEht Line basis over the term of the reLevant lease.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR YEAR 31 MARCH 2024
Unr£strlcted
funds
2024
Bestricted.
funds
2024
Totsl
2024
Tatal2023.
2. Donatlons & legacies
Donations & gifts
349,636
517,061
866,697
695,441
For the year ended 31
March 2023
249,157
446,284
695,441
Total 2024
Total
2023
3. Charftable activities
Sale of good5
162
246
Unrestrict
ed funds
2024
Re5trl¢ted
funds
2023
4. Expenditure on raising
funds
Resources expended
Raising fund5
325,817
226,540
Total
2024
Total
2023
5. Expendlture on
charitable activities
Dlrect costs
17,075
12,512
Depreciation &
impairment
Charitable expenditure
1,199.790
1.171,626
1.216.865
1,184.138
Analysls by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
714,167
502,698
1,216.865
720.417
463,721
1,184.138
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR YEAR 31 MARCH 2024
Total
2024
Total
2023
6. Othey trading acttvities
602,695
589,736
7. Net Movements in funds
Total
2024
Total
2023
The net movement in funds is stated
after charging/(crediting):
679
569
Depreciation of owned tangible fixed
a55ets
16.396
11,943
Amortisation of intangible asset5
8. Trustees
none of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits
for the charity during the year.
Total
2024
Total
2023
9. Investments
Investment income
6,912
1,603
10. Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable
service
2024
Number
39
2023
Number
37
11. Employees
The number of employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000 is as follow5..
E65,000 - £70,000
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR YEAR 31 MARCH 2024
Software
12. Intangible fixed assets
C05t
At l April 2023 and 31 March
2024
163,960
Amortisation and impairment
At l April 2023
Amortisation charged forthe
year
21,660
16,396
At 31 March 2024
38,056
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2024
125,904
At 31 March 2023
142,300
13. Stocks
2024
2023
Finished goods and goods for
re53le
2,765
3,737
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR YEAR 31 MARCH 2024
14. Tanglble fixed assets
Total
Cost
At l April 2023
Additions
38,671
A 31 March 2024
38.671
Depreciatlon & Impairment
At l April 2023
Depreciation charged in the year
37,579
679
At 31 March 2024
38.258
Cayrying amount
At 31 March 2024
At 31 March 2023
413
1,092
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR YEAR 31 MARCH 2024
,15., D•btoYs
Amount5 falling due within one
year:
2024
2023
Trade debtors
22.588
30,736
Amounts owed by subsidiary
undertakings
7,971
Prepayments and accrued income
51.648
51.400
82,207
82.136
16. Creditors: amounts falling due
within one year
other taxation and social security
56,117
51,748
Trade creditors
9,962
9,195
Amounts owed to subsidiary
undertakings
1,170
Other creditors
8,689
174
Accruals and deferred income
33.155
18,543
107.923
80,830
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR YEAR 31 MARCH 2024
17. Restricted funds
The restricted fund5 of the charity comprise the unexpended balances and grants held on trust
subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
At l April
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 31 March
2024
llg,642
517,061
(502,6981
134,005
At IApriL
2022
Incorning
resources
Resources
expended
At 31 March
2023
137,079
446,284
(463,721)
119,642
The balance in restricted reserves carried forward includes monies spent and capitallsed of
£114,428
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18. Endownment funds
These arethe endowment funds which are tnaterial to the charity's activitie5
AtIApril
2023
At 31 March
2024
135,000
135,000
At l April
2023
At 31 March
2024
Previous year:
135,000
135,000
19. Unrestrlcted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpected baLances of donations and grants
which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used.
These incLude designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees
for specific purposes.
AtIApriL
2023
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 31 March
2024
General funds
500,349
959,405
11,039,984)
419,770
Atl April
2022
Incoming
resources
Resources
expended
At 31 March
2023
Previous year:
general funds
606,564
840,742
(946,9571
500,34g
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR YEAR 31 MARCH 2024
20. Retirement benefit schemes
Deflned Contribution Scheme
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The asset5 of the
scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independent administered fund.
Defined Benefit Scheme
CBIT participates in the Scottish Voluntary Sector Pension Scheme. The Scherne is a multi-empLoyer defined
benefit scheme. The Scheme is funded and is contracted out of the state scheme untiL 31 March 2010, when the
Scheme was closed to future accrual.
The Scheme operated a single benefit structure, final salary with a 1160th accrual rate until 30 September 2007.
From October 2007 there are two benefit structures available. These are final Salary with a 1160th accrual rate
and final salary with an J1 80th accrual rate. until the date of the Scheme closure on 31 March 2010.
The scheme closed to future accrual on 31 March 2010. There 15 currently no intention to wind up the Scottish
Sector Pension Scheme and it continues in paid-up form.
The Trustee commissions an actuariaL vaLuation of the Scheme every three years. The main purpose of the
vaLuation is to determine the financial position of the Scheme in order to determine the LeveL of future
contributions required so thatthe Scheme can meet its pension obligations as they faLI due.
The actuarial vaLuation assesses whether the Scheme's assets atthe valuation date are likely to be sufficient to
pay the pension benefrts accrued by members as atthe valuation date. A55et value5 are calculated by reference
to market levels. Accrued pension benefits are valued by discounting expected future benefit payments using a
discount rate calculated by reference to the expected future investment returns.
It is not Possible in the normal course of events to identify on a consistent and reasonable basis the share of
underlying a55ets and liabilities beLongingto individual participating employer5. This is because the Scherne is a
multi-employer scheme where the scheme assets are co-mingled for investment purposes and benefits are paid
from total scheme assets. Accordingly, the present value of contributions payable that result from the term5 of
the agreement with the multi-employer plan have been provided for.
AtIApriL2023
Unwinding of discount factor
Deficit contributions
Remeasurement
6,803
193
5,973
At 31 March 2024
1,023
21. Related partytransactlons
There were no disclosable reLated party transactions during the year12023- none).
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22. Analysis of net assets
between funds
At l April
2024
At 31 March
2023
Fund balances at 31 March
2024 are represented by=
Intangible fixed assets
125,904
142,300
Tanglble assets
413
1,092
Current assetsllliabilities)
562,458
611,599
688,775
754,991
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