Charity registration number 1119291 Company registration number 05475037 (England and Wales) ACT FOR CHANGE ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024
ACT FOR CHANGE LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees Mr D Johnson Mr Marc Keidan Natalie Machta-Joseph Joanne Boddison Mr Sean Clarke (Appointed 8 January 2024) (Appointed 8 January 2024) Charity number 1119291 Company number 05475037 Principal address 17 Cannons Close Radlett Hertfordshire United Kingdom WD7 7ER Registered office 17 Cannons Close Radlett Hertfordshire United Kingdom WD7 7ER Independent examiner Sobell Rhodes LLP The Kinetic Centre Theobald Street Elstree Borehamwood Hertfordshire Uniled Kingdom WD6 4PJ Bankers CharitiesAid Foundation 25 Kings Hill Avenue Kings Hill West Malling Kent ME19 4JQ
ACT FOR CHANGE CONTENTS Page Chairman's statement Trustees, report Statement of Trustees, responsibilities 10 Statement of financial activities 12 Balan sheet 13 Notes to the financial statements 14-18
ACT FOR CHANGE CHAIRMAN'S STATEMENT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 Act for Change operates in a challenging landscape. Too many young people and families lack the supportive network they desperately need. Their lived experiences grow increasingly complex. As both needs and service delivery evolve, we must mobilise all our sectors. resources to achieve better outcomes for everyone-especially in the face of increased funding constraints. Act for Change has deployed its best efforts to gear up and provide innovative and collaborative ways of meeting Ihat need. Following our comprehensive strategic review in 2023 with both intemal and external stakeholders, we have consolidated our leamings and gained renewed strength. enabling us to establish an ambitious Strategic Plan for 2025-2027 that addresses evolving needs. Act for Change has tradilionally straddled the health and social care sector. We have seen a strong emphasis on integrating social and health services and we continue to review the charity's operational structure to ensure line management of all staff and students and their supervision is strengthened. During 2025 we will redouble our efforts to embed our ethos and method across the Servi to enable a more integrated delivery. We continue to seek and build complementary funding solutions independent of our Commissioners. Throughout 2023-2024, we have expanded our partnerships within both Local Authority and Health sectors. We Gontinue to play an active role in reshaping services toward more integrated care. strengthening the connections between our services and partners. As a learning organisation. Act for Change places training at the heart of our staff development and this is reflected not least by the prominent role of training and research on our management team and the scheduling of our internal Irainings and supervision for our staff. None of this would have been possible without the commitment and dedication of our staff, volunteers, and supporters. As Chair. l am deeply grateful for their hard work this year. I look forward to 2025. when we will further integrate care across our communities, helping to narrow the gap and support society's most vulnerable members. f7J•¥S7 Darren Johnson Chaimian Date: ......201.ou202S
ACT FOR CHANGE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2024. The Trustees, who are also directors of the Charitable Company for the purposes of the Companies Act, have pleasure in submitting the report and financial statements of the Charitable Company for the year ended 31 October 2023. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out on page 9 and comply with the Charitable Company's goveming document and requirements of the Slatement of Recommended Practice Accounting and Reporting by Charities (FRS 102 SORP) issued in March 2015, applicable UK Accounting Stsndards and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the Charity's [governing documentl, the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities= Statement of Recommended Practi applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland {FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). Our Objectives Mission Our mission at Act for Change focuses on developing interventions that help children, young people, and their families overcome trauma and build mental health resilience. We are committed to the principles that underpin Every Child Matters. We foster better access and engagement by providing youth-friendly seNices that respond to specific cultural. communal, and developmental needs. We empower local communities with tools and equip young people with the skills to create positive change at crucial moments. About Us Acl for Change was founded on fostering empathy and prevenling violen. emerging from Holocaust memorial work with young people. This foundational work in addressing collective trauma evolved into our current comprehensive approach, where we focus on maximising Ihe potential of every child and young person who has experienced adverse childhood. family, and historical experiences. We address collective Iraumas and recognise their systemic nature to interrupt cycles of violence and promote healing. This approach aligns with our charitable objectives of promoting racial harmony and eliminating discrimination. Through years of collaboration with Social Setvices and Youth Justice teams. we developed our DATIS method. which now forms the backbone of our service delivery. Our holistic approach is based on DATIS, a method wee developed through over 15 years of collaboration with Social Services and Youth Justice teams, where it was observed that approximately 8 out of 10 young people had eXperIend trauma and social skills deficits.
ACT FOR CHANGE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 Core Components: Development (D).. Acknowledges different developmental stages and how trauma can impact normal development. Awareness {A): Helps make sense of complexities and prevents chaos in the process. Trauma-lnformed (Tl).. Recognies how trauma shatters reality and impacts capacity for change. Systems (S).. Considers both individual agency and the broader systemic context. Implementation and Value: The framework has proven valuable across various therapeutic modalities and can be applied in different settings, from individual therapy to community-wide interventions. It's currently being implemented in work with at-risk youth across schools, colleges, and communities in London, with commissions from Local Authorities and Children's Services. Evidence and Research: Recent research indicates strong interest from public bodies in the DATIS framework, particularly its alignment with trauma-informed approaches, though there's a need for more evidence-based validation. Act for Change primarily serves communities across Bexley and Greenwich in South East London, whib actively sharing our methodology and training across the UK. While our direct service delivery is focused in South East London. we maintain openness to opportunities for expansion where our expertise can benefit communities nationwide. Our impact extends through partnerships with local authorities. CAMHS. schools. and social services. In 2023-24, our impact with young people and families includes- Supported over 200 young people through individual counselling and mentoring programs Developed and began delivery of trauma-inf0ned training to parents in addition to the already established training of practitioners across partner organisations Achieved an 85 % engagement rate with traditionally hard-t(Freach families Reduced school avoidance behaviours in 70°h of EBSA program participants (we were seeing young people avoiding school even before the office program began) Client Testimonial.. "The support from Act for Change transfonned our family. Through their counselling services. my teenager developed better coping mechanisms, and we leamed to communicate more effectively. The in7pact has iEen life-changing." Parent of 15-year-old client Program Success Metrics: 90 % of participants reported improved emotional wellbeing after completing our programs 75% reduction in conflict incidents among families participating in our parental conflict intervention program 80% of schools reported improved student engagement after implementing our trauma-informed practices We are working towards more evidenc&based validation of our framework to strengthen its scientific foundation through systematic data collection and positive outcome measurements. We place the young person at the heart of a support network. ensuring service quality through rigorous staff training and supervision. Through structured processes. we carefully measure and monitor progress while offering student placements and conducting research to enhance our intetventions. Our work extends beyond individual support. We collaborate with local community partners and unite communities to examine issues from all perspectives. Through creativity and innovation, Act for Change achieves systemic improvements and addresses various roles in conflicts to redu tension and create positive outcomes for all parties.
ACT FOR CHANGE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 Our trauma-informed practice enables practitioners to work with young people on complex systemic and developmental issues within their families. including parental conflict and domestic violen. Our newest initiatives both implement trauma-informed practices across schools and communities.. EBSA- helps students overcome school avoidance. Changemakers - is community-based and fosters engagement and empowemienl. The project has the potential lo make a lasting impact on communities across the region with a particular emphasis on encouraging traditionally disadvantaged or disengaged communities to actively participate when the project is rolled oul in their neighbourhoods. The Changemakers Project has demonstrated its effectiveness in bringing about positive change and empowering participants. 'We have found huge benefits in introducing the Changemaker programme to both our students and faculty. Use and exploration of 'The Tribe Within, helped our students greatly with approach to crises and conflict resolution. Building from the programme, we have also developed a 'Trauma Informed Practice, within our faculty which has been an extremely useful tool in managing the wide range of issues within the cohort. whilst also nurturrng the team's own boundaries and welfare., Gary Watson Ambassador & Artistic Associate London College of Performing Arts Who we Serve We serve the most vulnerable young people in our partner boroughs. identified by teachers, social workers, and youth workers based on their advers8 experiences and exposure to conflict. We support parents and carers facing mental health challenges that affect their children's wellbeing. We work with praGtitioners, counsellors. mentors. and volunteers across our partner boroughs. We engage with communities, faith groups, and charities to foster cultural health through communities of practice. We collaborate with Schools. Family Wellbeing Services. Children's Social Care, and Youth Justice as well as National Health Service Integrated Care Boards to provide comprehensive support for families and young people. Our seNices are tailored for different target groups= add specific data on number of beneficiaries in each category For youth at risk of violence.. we provide continuity of care and help maintain supportive community connections For pupils and students.. we help them overcome school avoidance For parents and carers: we offer mentsl heallh support services, Family therapy, Training and parenling support Ihrough the Connecting Families program For practitioners= we provide Team supervision & Training in Trauma-lnformed Practice and Cultural competency Practitioners. counsellors, mentors. and volUntrS participated in training on reducing parental conflict and trauma-infonned practice. add outcomes or success metrics for each target group to demonstrate effectiveness Our Activities - same as before. but add.. 1.1 counselling, high intensive mentoring (for 12 years+) Mental health support and wellbeing ServIS Systemic family support to their families and carers I foster carers including Family Therapy Connecting Families- Training and parenting I carer support Trauma-lnformed Practice Training for social workers and practitioners and schools Undertaking Research and building an evidence-base for our body of work Cultural competency training Spearheading Communty Engagement and youth development Team Supervision
ACT FOR CHANGE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 2024 saw us develop our online Connecting Families provision and we are poised in 2024-25 to reach more parents across the Borough and beyond, wth a special focus on engaging fathers. This GonfliGt de-esGalation program aims to reduce Social servIs interventions in families where parental conflict tends to escalate. We strive to maintain continuity of care for young people at risk of violence who have received support from Act for Change counsellors. We help these young people maintain supportive connections within their communilies. Spread. Scale and Collaborate We continue to partner with other charities. research institutions and those equally committed to understanding diverse engagement with mental health services such as the South East London Integrated Care Board and the University of West London. Our ongoing collaboration with faith community partners focuses on addressing systemic barriers to cultural health. particularly concerning human dignity and power dynamics. Through our research into these barriers and efforts to raise awareness about potential solutions. we are steadily reducing obstacles lo diverse engagement while strengthening community resilience. Achievements & Review In 2024 our Service has continued to grow. Act for Change continues its transformative joumey. Building on our change plan and identified growth pathways from the previous year. we have now developed our Strategic Plan for 202&27, setting out an ambitious roadmap for the charity's evolution over the nexi three years. We have continued to strengthen our systems and line management and this has enabled us to consistently grow and develop our counselling and mentoring team with fortnightly trainings and supervision. The new Act for Change Leaming Hub section of our website providing resources for practitioners. mentors. counsellors and social workers as well as community and family support workers. This will come onlire in early 2025. Infom)ation management system - our system is now poised to drive efficiencies and provide data4riven growth in our ability to deliver new services and build an eviden base for our methodology. This system will see significant enhancement throughout 2025 as we expand our data analysis capabilities, enabling deeper insights into service impact and outcomes. We have continued to strengthen our govemance structures with intemal systems. building our organisational capacity for a heightened pace of growth. This year. a Trustee has taken on responsibility for developing our existing informal youth advisory arrangements, ensuring young people's voices continue to shape our work while maintaining appropriate safeguarding measures. This year we focused on consolidaling and strengthening our partnership wth the Soulh East London Integrated Care Board, which has led to our EBSA (Emotionally Based School Avoidance) pilot program together with our partners. Do we have specific metrics and quantifiable achievements to better illustrate impact? Plans for the Fulure In 2024-25. we will broaden our reach to diverse communities and mental health providers through our Connecting Families program, using an efficient network model for training and support. Our priority is to engage staff, new recruits, and partners in comprehensive training that supports both their personal wellbeing and their mastery of our trauma-informed methodology (DATIS). To meet growing service demands, we have implemented streamlined systems for case management and connectivity. positioning Act for Change for wider impact in 2024-25. We will share our expertise by training other charities, public sector practitioners, parents, carers, and community volunteers. Following the success of our Changemakers pilot-our community engagement InitiativWe are thoughtfully expanding its reach while preserving its core effectiveness.
ACT FOR CHANGE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 We are building robust yet agile systems to support sustainable organizational growth and impact scaling. For the coming year, we have identified three key strategic priorities- 1. Impact Evaluation and Research: Our Strategic Plan 2025-27 emphasizes evidence-based practice through systematic research. We are implementing a comprehensive evaluation framework that merges quantitative metrics with qualitative insights across our counselling and mentoring programs, supported by enhanced dala analyiics and strategic partnerships. 2. Practitioner Development: We are enhancing our training initiatives. with special attention to our Connecting Families program. A new component focused on Engaging Fathers will reach practilioners and parents through both online and in-person channels. working with Council partners, community organizations, and housing associations. We will also expand our trauma-informed practice training for social workers to meet growing demand. 3. Digital Transformation: We are leveraging technology to enhance service delivery and knowledge sharing through our new Interconnected newsletter and enhanced website features. This digital foundation will strengthen our research and training programs while improving se1 accessibility. Other key initiatives include.. Broadening reach to diverse communities through the Connecting Families program. Expanding the sucSsful Changemakers pilot program. Building robust systems for sustainable organisational grovrth. Governance As the charity grows, we have sought to bring in additional expertise onto our Board. We have grown the number of Trustees we have from three to five. Trustees oversee the charity and bring their expertise to their specific briefs. 400/0 of our Board has direct lived experience of the issues we deal with. Darren Johnson Joanne Boddison Marc Keidan Natalie Machta-Joseph Sean Clarke We have an infomial youlh advisory board. Our youth advisory board (past and present participants} help us understand the youth voices and plan future activities. This board is run infomially, behind the scenes, as young people involved in gang activity. for example. might be at further risk of 'reprisals' by their peers were they to be seen actively in such roles. Our Trustees oversee the perfomiance of our delivery to ensure we consistently meet our high standards and Continuous Improvement as set out in our Quality Assurance Policy and Procedures and deliver each of the expectations placed on staff - as set out in our Clinical Govemance, Safeguarding and Information Sharing and Compliance Policies. Our Board meets quartedy. This past year we have focused on data management and communications syslems. In the coming year we are undertaking a re-alignment of our HR capacity and growing our volunteer cohort to accommodate for the growth in demand we are experiencing. As a mission driven charity, we will strengthen our recruitrnent, inductions, training and the organisational culture to align with our mission. Management The day-to-day operational management of Act for Change rests with the Chief Executive. who reiVeS management supervision from the Chair of Trustees. She is supported by a Research in Health and Wellbeing Lead and a Training Lead, who oversee our main areas of responsibility= Research in Practice and Training. This leadership team ensures the charity can effectively manage the complex and growing demands from various stakeholders.
ACT FOR CHANGE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 Induction and Training of Trustees We have adopted a policy for the induction and training of Trustees and will continue to strengthen the implementation of it in the coming period. Training and Development Gender Diversity Workshops In October and November 2023, we conducted a workshop and a follow-up session on gender diversity. We collaborated with Pride Outside. an established external organisation known for bringing lived experiences to their workshops. We also invited Bexley Moorings to participate, as they were offering group sessions for young people where topics of gender identity and exploration frequently arose. This initiative aligns with AFC'S core value of diversity and inclusion. Although the workshop focused on gender diversity. participants were enGouraged to apply the learning to other structurally marginalised groups. Safeguarding Workshops We offered three safeguarding workshops led by our Trustee and Safeguarding Lead, Darren Johnson, in December 2023, April 2024, and July 2024. These workshops were designed to address currenl issues faced by counsellors. providing practical training for practitioners worf(ing in statutory settings with individuals under 18 years old. EF36 Cards Training To familiarise praclitioners with the EF36 cards, a key component of AFC methodology, we conducted an in- person training session followed by 2-3 online follow-ups. This training was part of the preparations for a research project on the effectiveness of EF36 cards. planned for the coming year. We plan to offer this training again, with a longer duration and specific plans for integrating the cards into sessions. along with supervision support. Revaluation of Training and Supervision We re-evaluated our training and supervision approach based on feedback from our Supervisor, who proposed incorporating training into SupeiS1on sessions. While this idea was promising. as it addressed current issues arising in supervision, it required more coordination with the training lead. case management, and CEO. Goal for 2024-25 This revaluation has now developed into a goal for 2024-25.. to align our methodology, training, and supervision. We aim lo ensure better integration and coordination among all stakeholders to effectively address current issues and enhance the overall training and supervision experience for our practitioners. EBSA Project Training AFC joined the Emotionally Based School Avoidance (EBSA) project in Bexley. This project focuses on identifying EBSA in schools, with AFC and Bexley Moorings piloling interventions such as counselling, mentoring, and groupwork. As part of the preparation. educational psychologists developed a 'train the trainerf program. Our training lead conducted in-person sessions for AFC counsellors and mentors, as well as for Bexley Moorings Gounsellors, in September and October 2024. This training will continue into earfy 2025 and will be offered to new counsellors and mentors as EBSA referrals increase. Remuneration Policy Acl for Change aims to ensure that all staff are paid above the London Living Wage (currently £13.851 hour) and appropriately according to the nature of their work and experience. knowledge and skills needed to carry out their job. The charity is committed to principles ensuring that pay and conditions of employment do not discriminate unlawfully and are free from bias. Organisational Development and Growth In 2023-24, we have made significant progress in strengthening our organisational capacity across several key areas..
ACT FOR CHANGE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 Strategic Development and Governance Implemented a comprehensive Strategic Plan with clear action items and Key Performance Indicators Developed robust financial planning through baseline budgeting Enhanced organisational effectiveness Introduced leadership assessment tools including conflict resolution metrics Funding and Partnership Development Expanded our funding portfolio through new strategic partnerships, including: Establishing collaboration with Vantage for fundraising initiatives Engaging with the Ministry of Justice regarding Youth Endowment Fund opporbjnities Digital Transformation and Communications Strengthened our digital presence through-. The successfijl launch of our Interconnected plattomi Development of dedicated student placement resources Website modernisation Increased media coverage Service Development Enhanced our programme delivery through: The completion of our Connecting Families programme Development of our organisational messaging Community Engagement and Marketing Expanded our community outreach through a newsletter, with readership growing month by month Affiliations & Partnerships We have continued to develop key community partnerships on the specific issues affecting mental health which we are focused on, such as.. Trauma and Child Abuse The slruGtural barriers to access mentsl health provision Developing Conflict Resolution processes and co-creating materials Developing Systemic Safeguarding from a community bottoms up perspective and the need for an interface with top down institutional safeguarding procedures. Diverse Engagement We are engaging with increasing numbers of local communities as part of an effort to embed integr*ed care in the community. Our partners are= Our Funding partners Department of Work and Pensions London Councils London Engagement Collective National Lottery MOPAC St. James Place Ealing Abbey Benevity We will continue to expand our network of partners best placed to pick up the pieces when thin o wron
ACT FOR CHANGE TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 Financial review The Statement of Financial Activities on page 12 Shov net movements in funds for the year of {£31.021 } 2023: £10,667, which results in a decrease in total funds at the balan sheet date to £53,405 (2023.. £84,426}. Income received after the balance sheet date is eamiarked to increase the unrestricted reserves of the charity. It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds should be maintained at a level equivalent to a minimum of six months operating expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity's current activities while they consider how additional funds may be raised or the operating costs reduced. The tnjstees have also agreed that the level of reserves may drop below six months, operating expenditure for a defined length of time, and this is regularly under review. The Trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees. Mr D Johnson Trustee Dated:.......20j.O3.!2025
ACT FOR CHANGE STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 The Trustees, who are also the directors of Act For Change for the 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 ACpted Accounting Practice). Company Law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of reSoUrs, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year. In preparing these financial statements. the Trustees are required to= select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently- 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 the going concem basis unless it is inappropriate to presunE that the Charity will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statemerls comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and her for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. 10-
ACT FOR CHANGE INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF ACT FOR CHANGE I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Act For Change (the Charity) for the year ended 31 October 2024. Responsibilities and basis of report As the Trustees of the Charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act)- Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charity 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 Charity's financial slatements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Actl- In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5}(b} of the 2011 Act. Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect= accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or the financial statements do not accord with those records: or the financial slatements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of Ihe 2006 Act other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter consided as part of an independent examination- or the financial statements have not been prepared in accordan with the methods and principles of the Statement 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 1021. I have no COnmS and have come across no other matters in connection wilh the examinalion lo which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. f-SAJfy Adam Shelley (FCCA) Sobell Rhodes LLP The Kinetic Centre Theobald Street Elstree WD6 4PJ United Kingdom Dated= ......IoJfj31.2.025. 11
ACT FOR CHANGE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 Unreslricted Restricted funds funds 2024 2024 Total Unrestricted Restricled funds funds 2023 2023 Total 2024 2023 Notes Income from: Donations and legacies Investments 115.720 479 99,171 214,891 479 143,164 759 126,918 270,082 759 Total income 116.199 99.171 215.370 143.923 126,918 270.841 Expenditure on: Charitable activities 167,167 79,224 246,391 120,161 140,013 260,174 Total expenditure 167,167 79,224 246,391 120,161 140,013 260,174 Net inGomel(expenditure) (50.968) 19,947 {31,021) 23.762 (13,095) 10.667 Transfers between funds (6.326) 6.326 Net movement in funds (57,294) 26,273 (31,021) 23.762 113,095) 10.667 Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at 1 November 2023 59,112 25,314 84,426 35,350 38,409 73,759 Fund balances at 31 October 2024 1.818 51.587 53,405 59,112 25,314 84.426 The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities. 12-
ACT FOR CHANGE BALANCE SHEET AS AT31 OCTOBER 2024 2024 2023 Notes Current assets Debtors Cash at bank and in hand 56,316 41,981 54,418 55,014 98.297 109.432 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year (44,892) (25,006) Net Guent assets 53.405 84,426 Income funds Restricted funds Unrestricted funds 51.587 1,818 25,314 59,112 53.405 84.426 The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 October 2024. The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements. The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476. These financial statements have been prepared in accordan with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime. 2010312025 The financial ststements were approved by the Trustees on ......................... Mr D Johnson Trustee Company Registration No. 05475037 13-
ACT FOR CHANGE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 Accounting policies 1.1 Accounting convention These financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and in accordance with the Statement of Recommended PraCtI- Accounting and Reporting by Charities {FRS 102 SORP), applicable UK Accounting Standards and the Companies Act 2006. The principal accounting policies used, which have been consistently applied, are set out below. The financial statements are prepared in steding, which is the functional currency of the Charity- Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £. The financial ststements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, [modified to include the revaluation of freehold properties and to include investment properties and certain financial instruments at fair valuel. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. 1.2 Going concern At the time of approving the financial statements, the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the Charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the Trustees continue to adopt the going concem basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements. 1.3 Income Income Gomprises grants and payments receivable for delivering the programme5 and activities of the charity. 1.4 Expenditure Resources expended are included in the Statement of Financial Activities on an accrual basis. Income from investments Unrestricted Unrestricted funds funds 2024 2023 Interest receivable 479 759 14-
ACT FOR CHANGE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 Expenditure on charitable activities Charitable activities 2024 Charitable activities 2023 Direct costs Provision of workshops and training Professional fees 199,316 2,027 188.925 201,343 188,925 Share of support and governance costs {see note ) Support Governance 38,305 6,743 65.150 6.099 246,391 260,174 Analysis by fund Unrestricted funds Restricted funds 167,167 79,224 120,161 140.013 246,391 260.174 Trustees None of the Trustees (or any persons connected with them) reiVed any remuneration or benefits fr(xn the Charity during the year. Employees 2024 Number 2023 Number None of the Trustees have received any remuneration from the Charitable Company during the year. There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60.000. Taxation The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes. 15-
ACT FOR CHANGE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 Deblors 2024 2023 Amounts falling due within one year: Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income 55,040 1,276 54.418 56,316 54,418 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 2024 2023 Trade Greditors Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 1,214 590 43,088 4,107 509 20.390 44,892 25,006 Restricted funds The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. At1 November 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended Transfers At 31 October 2024 Health & Wellbeing - Family Therapy Youth Endowment Fund Grant Training - DWP Ilncludes Reducing Parental Conflict) Research - CYI 14.888 2.253 56.025 (38.883) (2.2531 32.030 8.173 39,583 3,563 (28,1991 (9,8891 19.557 6,326 25.314 99.171 (79,2241 6,326 51,587 16-
ACT FOR CHANGE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 Restricted funds {Continued) Previous year: At1 November 2022 Incoming resources Resources expended Transfers At 31 October 2023 Health & Wellbeing - Family Therapy Youth Endowment Fund Grant Training - DWP Other restricted funds The National Lottery 24,666 32,066 45,000 (9,778) (29,8131 (36,827) (38,409) (25.186) 14,888 2,253 8,173 38.409 25.186 38.409 126.918 (140.0131 25.314 10 Unrestricted funds The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and granlors 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. At1 November 2023 Incoming resources Resources expended Transfers At 31 October 2024 General funds 59.112 116.199 (167.167) (6.326) 1.818 Previous year: At1 November 2022 Incoming resources Resources expended Transfers At 31 October 2023 General funds 35.350 143.923 (120.1611 59,112 11 Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted funds 2024 Restricted funds 2024 Total 2024 At 31 October 2024: Current assetsl(liabilities) 1.818 51,587 53,405 1.818 51,587 53.405 17-
ACT FOR CHANGE NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2024 11 Analysis of net assets between funds {Continued) Unrestricted funds 2023 Restricted funds 2023 Total 2023 At 31 October 2023: Current assetsl(liabilities) 59,112 25.314 84.426 59,112 25,314 84,426 12 Related party transactions There were no disclosable related paty transactions during the year (2023 - none}. 18-