2023-03-31-accounts - Relationship and Family Therapy (RAFT) Ltd

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Annual Report Year ending 31st March 2023

Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch

Message from our Chair

This has been a strong year for Relate amid challenging times for the UK and the local community we serve. Everyone in the team has felt the impact of the rapid change in supply and demand of services as we adapt to the needs of the community and the resources we have available. You have all more than risen to this challenge.

Our investment in fundraising and marketing has paid off, as we secured a large amount of funding that is already making a difference for many. We’ve seen a solid rise in the demand for face-to-face sessions and opened the centre to accommodate.

Myself and the Board continue to have huge confidence in the Relate team, our volunteers, counsellors, supervisors, leadership and admin heroes. Great work everyone, you’re a part of something to be proud of.

The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year to 31st March 2023 which are also prepared to meet the requirements for a directors’ report and accounts for Companies Act purposes. The financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Companies Act 2006, the charitable company's memorandum and articles and Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities issued on 16 July 2014 (SORP 2015 (FRSSE).

Our Mission

To enhance the quality of couple and parental family relationships

To help relationships, marriages and civil partnerships withstand the pressures leading to breakdown

To help make living, working and being with other people, a better experience for our clients, at every stage of life

To limit the damage which commonly accompanies failing relationships, separation and divorce and increase the prospect of subsequent relationships succeeding.

To deliver services with cultural sensitivity and without discrimination. To operate fully within an equal opportunities policy and promote anti-discriminatory practice.

Our Values

We believe...

We are focused on the needs of clients and communities and we encourage continuous improvement and development

Our service delivery demonstrates excellence in practice, inclusiveness and respect for clients, stakeholders, employees and volunteers

An individual’s physical well-being, emotional and mental health benefit from a committed relationship.

Children thrive in families where relationships are positive and free from destructive conflict

People gain from an understanding of their sexuality

Performance

This Annual Report examines what we have achieved and the outcomes of our work in the previous 12 months. The report looks at the success of our key activities and the benefits they have brought to the people we are set up to help. It helps us ensure our activities remain focussed on our stated purpose. We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit to ensure our previous and planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives we have set.

Service Delivery

This year, we have increased our charitable offer, with up to 50% of our counselling sessions being partially or fully funded. We have re-launched our mediation service and reached record levels of schools-based service delivery for our Charity.

Clinical Standards

Our Relate centre is an organisational member of the BACP, adhering to their ethical guidelines as well as Relate National’s service

specifications. The impact on the lives of clients is demonstrated in feedback from our clients gathered through our in-house survey as well as nationally recognised outcomes-measures.

Relationship Counselling Survey

96% of respondents reported that the atmosphere at home had improved following Relate counselling 100% of respondents rated our service either 'good' or 'excellent', with 79% indicating it was 'excellent' 100% recommend Relate to others

Local Funders

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Ardonagh
Trust
£4500
BCP Council Dorset
RPC Community
£70,000 Foundation
£2977
Alice-Ellen Neighbourhood
Cooper-Dean Fund
£5000 £3993
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Beneficiaries

Funding from trusts and grant-giving bodies in 2022-2023 enabled us to provide fully funded and low cost counselling services to the following beneficiaries:

Children, young people and families experiencing hardship due to covid or the cost of living crisis (Dorset Community Foundation)
Couples, families, individuals and children (Ardonagh Trust) Young people and their families (Alice-Ellen Cooper Dean Trust)
Children and young people in schools of high deprivation (Dorset Communities Foundation - Neighbourhood Fund)

Families of SEND children (BCP Council - Reducing Parental Conflict Grant). This project is to be continued into 2023-24

School Partners

This year, we provided counselling services to Bourne Academy (Bournemouth) and Avonbourne (Southbourne), delivering a total of 410 sessions across both schools.

National Partners

Our Charity provide fully and partially funded counselling to individuals, couples, families and children in partnership with the following trusts:

Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity Seafarers Charity Royal Air Force Benevolent Trust Bank Workers Charity

Chartered Accountants Benevolent Association (CABA)

Charity for Civil Servants Grocery Aid The Brain Tumour Charity The Retail Trust Licensed Trade Charity

Delivery of partner-funded sessions for the financial year ending 31st March 2023:

Service Delivery

Relationship Counselling

We delivered 1200 sessions of relationship counselling This service supports people’s relationships by helping them discuss their feelings, attitudes and expectations, offering assistance with communication and problem solving.

Training

We delivered 2 CPD days to Level 4 Diploma counselling students at Redlands Counselling College, Bournemouth.

Family Counselling

We delivered 153 sessions of family counselling, supporting families of all ages, situations and dynamics to have more positive relationships with one another.

**'Both trainers led a very relaxed and calm day. They presented as genuine, compassionate and extremely supportive in their approach. They are a credit to our profession. Thank you so much, ladies :-)' ***

Children & Young People's Counselling

We delivered 537 sessions of counselling to children and young people between ages 5-18

Sexual Problems Service

We delivered 6 sessions of psychosexual therapy (PST).

**'I really find it useful that the presenters gave real life examples and shared their own experiences. I found it really beneficial and made the training very valuable.' ***

Individual Counselling

We delivered 40 sessions of individual counselling

In Total

Our centre delivered a total of 2065 counselling sessions in 2022-23

Counselling Sessions

**'It was particularly engaging to hear about personal experiences of both tutors. A safe space was created for fellow peers to also share their own knowledge & awareness and how they may utilise this in therapy sessions with clients.' ***

Mediation

We re-launched our Mediation service in January 2023. So far we have delivered 7 sessions of mediation

*** Training Feedback Survey 2022-23**

What our Young Clients Have to Say...

I learnt how to speak up for myself, I know I can say how I feel to people

I now understand it wasn't my fault. I need to talk to people about things that upset or make me angry. I know I am not a disappointment

Claire to add... 86% of our young clients rated the service 'Good' or 'Excellent'

Now I sleep better, eat better, don't think about hurting myself and have less mental breakdowns

I am more calm and starting to feel better about Mum and Dad

I understand my dreams more

Client Children & Young People's survey 2022-23

Feedback from Couples...

Our Counsellor was professional, skilled and confidential. We needed the chance to talk aloud without prejudice

Our counsellor was very knowledgeable and experienced. Counselling has meant there is less tension and arguing , especially in front of the kids

Claire to add... 79% of couples rated our service 'Excellent', with 21% rating Relate as 'Good'

Such a positive outcome for us. A renewed energy to do better for each other and our family

Our Counsellor was incredible, patient, respectful. We have both learnt we can be honest & open, and our respect for each other has grown

Much happier marriage

Client Relationship Counselling survey 2022-23

Financial Summary

Reserves

The Trustees have reviewed the reserves policy to allow for temporary fluctuation of our financial position in light of short-term investment in fundraising and business development. The usual reserves policy should reflect three months running costs, which currently stands at £22,500 (3 months of £7,500 fixed costs). At year end, whilst reserves have dipped below this threshold, cashflow is healthy and a clear plan is in place for income generation. This financial position is being reviewed on a monthly basis. In addition, there is a designated Building Fund reserve of £10,391. We hold reserves in CAF Bank, a subsidiary of the Charities Aid Foundation.

Principal Funding Sources

The principal funding sources for the charity are currently from client contributions, trust fundraising and spot purchasing from local schools and authorities.

Public Benefit

The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duty to give due regard to the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit. The work of the Charity is to prevent harm or further distress resulting from relationship breakdown and to educate the general public on matters pertaining to these issues. It is not considered that the Charity’s activities include any detriment to beneficiaries or that they convey any significant incidental private benefit to those governing the Charity. By fundamental definition, the charity’s beneficiaries; families under stress, or in relationship crisis, are the public. All counselling services rarely cover their costs. The Department for Education’s Evaluation of Relationship Services estimated the cost to provide one hour of counselling was £78. These deficits are made up by a small gift aid stream from clients who make full contributions of £70 per supplied hour and by generating funds in other services to underpin the core services provided.

Subsidy

As detailed in this report, Relate Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch provides subsidised and fully funded counselling sessions using funds raised in the form of grants, donations and Gift Aid. The Charity also provides fully funded services to individuals, couples and families through both local and national contracts, such as employee assistance programmes and welfare services.

Volunteer Contribution

Relate’s services, by definition, are necessarily complex and for the most part the Board (which is entirely comprised of volunteers) is not able to agree to the deployment of volunteers in clinical or educational work, with the exception of individuals participating in a Relate accredited course. The centre currently has 2 volunteer counsellors.

Structure, Governance & Management

Governing Document

Relate Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch is a charitable company limited by guarantee; incorporated 1st April 2008 and Registered as a Charity 1st April 2008. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association, which established the objects and powers of the charitable company and is governed by its Articles of Association, which were ratified on 15th July 2010 to bring them in line with Relate as a Federation. Strategic, financial and policy decisions are exclusively taken by the individual Charity at quarterly Board meetings. Operational issues are address in supervision between the Chair and CEO, decisions are made and reported to the Board at Executive meetings. The Chairman supervises the work of the CEO and receives the financial reports.

Finance Meetings

The CEO, Operations Manager, Treasurer and Management Accountant meet on a regular basis. The purpose of this meeting is to examine the draft management accounts, to look at variances against budget and in activity, to examine cash flow demands and income streams. Additionally, it is an opportunity to answer any queries for the financial staff. Once this group has agreed the figures they are presented to the Main Board every quarter.

Service Management

The CEO is Claire Ranford, who is responsible for reporting to the Board on issues of Finance, HR, Quality Control, Service Delivery, Safeguarding and Development. Claire is a registered member of the BACP and a qualified Clinical Supervisor. She is responsible for managing and developing existing contracts, developing business ideas and is the publ ic face of the Charity. Martha Searle supports The CEO as Operations Manager, providing management of day to day service delivery, fundraising and business development. Our BACP Registered / Accredited Clinical Supervisors are Helen Strickland, Meyrem Rawes-Enver and Lindsey Flack. The Centre's Senior Practice Consultant is Sue Armstrong. The Clinical Supervisors, Senior Practice Consultant and CEO work closely to maintain high standards and look for areas of improvement within our clinical practice. All our practitioners are registered on the Relate Practitioner Directory, who vet and monitor staff and volunteer DBS checks, professional membership, qualifications, supervision and Continuing Professional Development training certificates.

In the interests of achieving a sustainable team of practitioners, whilst improving service quality, over the past year, we have successfully recruited 3 new Counsellors and one Mediator. We have also provided placements to 3 trainee counsellors (including couples, children and young people's therapy). We have increased workforce capacity by supporting existing Counsellors through provision of placements for additional specialist qualifications.

Plans for the Future

Meeting the Needs of our Communities

We are committed to inclusion and striving to better meet the needs of those affected by the cost of living crisis. We aim to increase the percentage of subsidised counselling sessions to 60% of total delivery.

Fundraising

We will continue to seek funding for schools-based counselling and for sustained subsidies for low income families. We plan to apply for core funding to support the growth of the charity.

Inclusion

We are striving to better represent the community that we serve by recruiting Counsellors, staff and Trustees from diverse backgrounds. We plan to improve access to therapy through increasing our offer of languages for non-English speaking clients.

Recruitment

We will recruit to meet the growing demand for our services, ensuring we have a pipeline of couples, family and children's counsellors. We will increase our workforce of Family Coaches to deliver our Reducing Parental Conflict project in partnership with Bournemouth, Christchurch and Poole Council.

Building Relationships

We plan to extend our reach of partnerships by developing our relationships with local collaborations, charities, agencies and statutory sector partners including BCP Council and health sector providers.

Be More Visible

We will promote our re-branded Charity at local networking events and meetings, improve our social media presence and continue to deliver Continuing Professional Development training for local and national organisations.

Board of Trustees

Trustee Appointments

An appointment of a new Trustee is a formal process. Once an interested party is identified (such as via a public speaking event or networking) the person(s) are invited to information briefings which are usually held by the CEO and at least one Trustee. If after this process, the person concerned wishes to apply they are supplied with good practice guides from the Charity Commission on Trusteeship and Responsibilities, relevant business plan(s), annual reports / accounts, a person specification and a job description. Upon receipt of a completed application form, the Chair or Vice Chair will meet with the applicant and determine suitability on the basis of skills, Board needs, time available and commitment. If successful, references and a DBS check will be undertaken and parties invited to attend meetings as an observer. Once all matters are satisfactory an invitation to become a Director is made and the relevant Companies House information completed. Whilst this process is lengthy, it has led to long-term commitment from people who can contribute to the quality and effectiveness of the organisation and add value to its service delivery. Our trustees may serve for a maximum of 8 years and we are delighted that many stay to give this length of invaluable service.

Trustee Training

Trustee training is dependent on need. Trustees have attended conferences and local Community Voluntary Services events; Monthly updates from Charity Lawyers and HR Professionals are shared. The agency subscribes to Third Sector publications and attempts to send a representative to at least one National Council for Voluntary Organisations learning event per annum, with information being cascaded, shared or implemented. Relate also recognises the training brought to the Board by Trustee’s other roles, some of which is extensive, given annual requirements for Continuous Professional Development.

Report Approval

Small Company Provisions

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.

This Report was approved by the Board on : 18.07.23

Relate Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch – Year Ended 31[st] March 2023

Company registration number: 06109030 Registered Charity: 1120017

Relate Bournemouth Poole and

Christchurch

REPORT AND UNAUDITED ACCOUNTS For the year ended 31 March 2023

Relate Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch – Year Ended 31[st] March 2023

CONTENTS	PAGE
Legaland administrative information	2
Trustees' Report	3-15
Statement of Financial Activities	16
Balance Sheet	17
Notes to the accounts	18-23

Relate Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch – Year Ended 31[st] March 2023

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Relate Bournemouth Poole and Christchurch is a company limited by guarantee and not having share capital and is governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association. The company is a registered charity.

Charity Name	Relate Bournemouth Poole and Christchurch
Charity registration number	1120017 (registered 11 July 2007)
Company Number	06109030 (incorporated 15 February 2007)
Trustees	Chris Bazell (Resigned 21 July 2022)
	Anne Clarkson
	Richard Cook
	Jacqueline Reeves
	Dorothy Brown
	Debra Clark
	Pauline Wheeler
Registered office	1 Stratfield Saye
	20-22 Wellington Road Bournemouth
	Dorset
	BHS SJN
	United Kingdom
Bankers	CAF Bank
Accountant	HJ Accounts Management Ltd
	45 Ensbury Avenue
	Bournemouth
	Dorset
	BH10 4HF
	United Kingdom

Annual Report Year ending 31st March 2023

Bournemouth, Poole & Christchurch

Message from our Chair

Our Mission

To enhance the quality of couple and parental family relationships

To help relationships, marriages and civil partnerships withstand the pressures leading to breakdown

To help make living, working and being with other people, a better experience for our clients, at every stage of life

To limit the damage which commonly accompanies failing relationships, separation and divorce and increase the prospect of subsequent relationships succeeding.

To deliver services with cultural sensitivity and without discrimination. To operate fully within an equal opportunities policy and promote anti-discriminatory practice.

Our Values

We believe...

We are focused on the needs of clients and communities and we encourage continuous improvement and development

Our service delivery demonstrates excellence in practice, inclusiveness and respect for clients, stakeholders, employees and volunteers

An individual’s physical well-being, emotional and mental health benefit from a committed relationship.

Children thrive in families where relationships are positive and free from destructive conflict

People gain from an understanding of their sexuality

Performance

Service Delivery

Clinical Standards

Our Relate centre is an organisational member of the BACP, adhering to their ethical guidelines as well as Relate National’s service

specifications. The impact on the lives of clients is demonstrated in feedback from our clients gathered through our in-house survey as well as nationally recognised outcomes-measures.

Relationship Counselling Survey

96% of respondents reported that the atmosphere at home had improved following Relate counselling

100% of respondents rated our service either 'good' or 'excellent', with 79% indicating it was 'excellent' 100% recommend Relate to others

Local Funders

Beneficiaries

Funding from trusts and grant-giving bodies in 2022-2023 enabled us to provide fully funded and low cost counselling services to the following beneficiaries:

Children, young people and families experiencing hardship due to covid or the cost of living crisis (Dorset Community Foundation)
Couples, families, individuals and children (Ardonagh Trust)
Young people and their families (Alice-Ellen Cooper Dean Trust)
Children and young people in schools of high deprivation (Dorset Communities Foundation - Neighbourhood Fund)
Families of SEND children (BCP Council - Reducing Parental Conflict Grant). This project is to be continued into 2023-24

School Partners

This year, we provided counselling services to Bourne Academy (Bournemouth) and Avonbourne (Southbourne), delivering a total of 410 sessions across both schools.

National Partners

Our Charity provide fully and partially funded counselling to individuals, couples, families and children in partnership with the following trusts:

Royal Navy & Royal Marines Charity Seafarers Charity Royal Air Force Benevolent Trust Bank Workers Charity

Chartered Accountants Benevolent Association (CABA)

Charity for Civil Servants Grocery Aid The Brain Tumour Charity The Retail Trust Licensed Trade Charity

Delivery of partner-funded sessions for the financial year ending 31st March 2023:

Service Delivery

Relationship Counselling

Training

We delivered 2 CPD days to Level 4 Diploma counselling students at Redlands Counselling College, Bournemouth.

Family Counselling

We delivered 153 sessions of family counselling, supporting families of all ages, situations and dynamics to have more positive relationships with one another.

Children & Young People's Counselling

We delivered 537 sessions of counselling to children and young people between ages 5-18

Sexual Problems Service

We delivered 6 sessions of psychosexual therapy (PST).

**'I really find it useful that the presenters gave real life examples and shared their own experiences. I found it really beneficial and made the training very valuable.' ***

Individual Counselling

We delivered 40 sessions of individual counselling

In Total

Our centre delivered a total of 2065 counselling sessions in 2022-23

Counselling Sessions

Mediation

We re-launched our Mediation service in January 2023. So far we have delivered 7 sessions of mediation

*** Training Feedback Survey 2022-23**

What our Young Clients Have to Say...

I learnt how to speak up for myself, I know I can say how I feel to people

I now understand it wasn't my fault. I need to talk to people about things that upset or make me angry. I know I am not a disappointment

Claire to add... 86% of our young clients rated the service 'Good' or 'Excellent'

Now I sleep better, eat better, don't think about hurting myself and have less mental breakdowns

I am more calm and starting to feel better about Mum and Dad

I understand my dreams more

Client Children & Young People's survey 2022-23 10

Feedback from Couples...

Our Counsellor was professional, skilled and confidential. We needed the chance to talk aloud without prejudice

Our counsellor was very knowledgeable and experienced. Counselling has meant there is less tension and arguing , especially in front of the kids

Claire to add... 79% of couples rated our service 'Excellent', with 21% rating Relate as 'Good'

Such a positive outcome for us. A renewed energy to do better for each other and our family

Our Counsellor was incredible, patient, respectful. We have both learnt we can be honest & open, and our respect for each other has grown

Much happier marriage

Client Relationship Counselling survey 2022-23 11

Financial Summary

Reserves

Principal Funding Sources

The principal funding sources for the charity are currently from client contributions, trust fundraising and spot purchasing from local schools and authorities.

Public Benefit

Subsidy

Volunteer Contribution

Structure, Governance & Management

Governing Document

Finance Meetings

Service Management

Plans for the Future

Meeting the Needs of our Communities

Fundraising

We will continue to seek funding for schools-based counselling and for sustained subsidies for low income families. We plan to apply for core funding to support the growth of the charity.

Inclusion

Recruitment

Building Relationships

Be More Visible

Board of Trustees

Trustee Appointments

Trustee Training

Report Approval

Small Company Provisions

This report has been prepared in accordance with the provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 applicable to companies subject to the small companies’ regime.

This Report was approved by the Board on : 18.07.23

Richard Cook

28/11/2023

Richard Cook (Nov 28, 2023 21:20 GMT)

Relate Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch – Year Ended 31[st] March 2023

Statement of financial activities (including Income and Expenditure account) For the year ended 31 March 2023

The company had no gains or losses other than those shown above.

Notes Income from: Donations and legacies 2 Investment Income 3 Charitable activities 4 Total Income Expenditure on: Charitable activities 6 Total Expenditure 6 Net income before transfers 5 Transfer between funds 12 Net (expenditure)/income for the year Funds brought forward Funds carried forward 12&13	Unrestricted Designated Restricted Total funds Total funds funds funds funds 2023 2022 £ £ £ £ £ 759 0 0 759 421 436 0 0 436 110 109,560 0 86,471 196,031 185,064
	110,755 0 86,471 197,226 185,596
	0 0 182,320 0 0 182,320 171,563
	182,320 0 0 182,320 171,563
	(71,564) 0 86,471 14,906 14,032 68,090 (25,259) (42,831) 0 0
	(3,474) (25,259) 43,640 14,906 14,032 3,488 37,500 108,057 149,046 135,013
	14 12,241 151,697 163,952 149,046

Relate Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch – Year Ended 31[st] March 2023

Balance Sheet as at 31 March 2023

Notes Fixed assets Tangible assets 8 Investments 9 Current assets Debtors 10 Cash at bank and in hand Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 11 Net current assets Net assets Funds Unrestricted income funds Designated funds 13 General funds Restricted funds 12 Total funds	Unrestricted Restricted 2023 2022 funds funds Total Total £ £ £ £ 880 79,604 80,484 81,292 253 - 253 253
	1,133 79,604 80,737 81,545 6,804 - 6,804 8,217 19,301 72,093 91,394 73,591
	26,105 72,093 98,198 81,808 (14,982) - (14,982) (14,307)
	11,123 72,093 83,216 67,501
	12,255 151,697 163,952 149,046
	12,241 - 12,241 37,500 14 - 14 3,488 - 151,697 151,697 108,057
	12,255 151,697 163,952 149,046

For the year ended 31 March 2023, the charity was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006. No Member of the charitable company has deposited a notice, pursuant of section 476, requiring an audit of these accounts under the requirements of the Companies Act 2006.

The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for ensuring that the charity keeps accounting records which comply with section 386 of the Act and for preparing accounts which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity as at the end of the financial year and of its surplus or deficit for the fi nancial year in accordance with the requirements of section 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to accounts, so far as applicable to the charity.

These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime within part 15 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the micro-entities provision.

Approved by the Trustees on:

28/11/2023

And signed on their behalf by Richard Cook, Chair of Trustees

Richard Cook

Richard Cook (Nov 28, 2023 21:20 GMT)

Relate Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch – Year Ended 31[st] March 2023

Notes to the Accounts for the year ended 31 March 2023

Accounting Policies

(a) Basis of preparation

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities published on 16 July 2014, the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities (FRSSE), and the Charities Act 2011 and applicable regulations.

The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention with items recognised at cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant note(s) 1 to these accounts.

(b) Income recognition

Income is recognised in the period in which the charity is entitled to receipt, the amount can be measured reliably, it is probable that the income will be received.

All expenditure is accounted for on the accruals basis as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to the expenditure, it is probably that settlement will be required, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Irrecoverable value added tax is included in the cost of those items to which it relates.

(d) Fixed assets and depreciation

Fixed assets retained for continuing use in the charity are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost less estimated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows:

Leasehold property amortisation 1% straight line Office equipment and furniture 15% reducing balance Computer Equipment 25% straight line

(e) Fund accounting

The General Fund is an unrestricted fund which is available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for a specific purpose.

The Designated Funds are unrestricted funds which have been set up by the Trustees to meet identified future costs of the charity and allow the charity to continue should there be a future funding shortfall.

Restricted Funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by the donors. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the accounts.

Incoming resources and resources expended are allocated to the Funds on a direct or time apportioned basis as appropriate.

(f) Pensions

The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions are charged to the statement of financial activities as they become payable in accordance with the rules of the scheme.

(g) Donated Service

Donated services provided by individuals or entities as part of their trade or profession are included as incoming resources as their estimated open market value where the benefit to the charity is reasonably quantifiable and measurable.

Relate Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch – Year Ended 31[st] March 2023

Notes to the Accounts (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2023

2. Donations and legacies Donations: Unrestricted donations 3. Investment income Interest 4. Income from charitable activities Client contributions for counselling Gift Aid recoverable on client contributions Mediation income Family Matters Bursary Fund Award for All Bursary Income Training income Room hire and other income		General Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2023 2022 £ £ £ £ 759 - 759 421 759 - 759 421 General Restricted Total Total Funds Funds 2023 2022 £ £ £ £ 436 - 436 110 436 - 436 110 General Restricted Funds Funds 2023 2022 £ £ £ £ 96,766 - 96,766 116,220 3,281 - 3,281 6,465 - - - - - - - - - - - - - 86,471 86,471 35,490 540 - 540 - 8,974 - 8,974 26,888
		109,560 86,471 196,031 185,064

Other income includes £6,908 DWP Access To Work income.

Relate Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch – Year Ended 31[st] March 2023

Notes to the Accounts (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2023

5. Total resources expended These include: Wages and salaries (including redundancy) Employers national insurance Pension costs Depreciation Average number of employees	2023 2022 £ £ 125,653 116,711 3,733 1,188 - -36 2,630 1,093
	17 16

There are no staff members earning in excess of £60,000 pa

Relate Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch – Year Ended 31[st] March 2023

Notes to the Accounts (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2023

6. Expenditure Charitable activity costs, by type of expense Wages and salaries (including redundancy) Pension costs Subcontractor costs Mediation costs Training direct costs Supervision Travel and subsistence Rates Light and heat Cleaning Telephone and fax Advertising Stationery, postage and printing Subscriptions Relate membership Bank charges Insurance Software and computer maintenance Repairs and maintenance Staff Entertainment & Welfare Gifts & Donations Sundry expenses Professional fees Depreciation and loss on disposal of assets Governance costs Independent examination Accountancy Total charitable expenditure	2023 2022 £ £ 125,653 116,675 3,733 2,630 3,548 15,652 209 - 905 419 4,980 5,630 296 188 2,766 2,766 1,023 1,569 2,234 113 3,477 1,984 - 17 814 316 1,332 1,201 11,899 11,652 1,215 1,383 1,346 1,229 322 809 5,541 572 533 957 1,004 799 1,195 118 3,360 - 1,188 1,093
	178,576 167,771
	360 360 3,384 3,432
	3,744 3,792
	182,320 171,563

7. Trustee's remuneration and expenses

No Trustee received any remuneration from the charity in relation to the performance of their duties.

There are no related party transactions to disclose.

Relate Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch – Year Ended 31[st] March 2023

Notes to the Accounts (continued) for the year	Notes to the Accounts (continued) for the year	ended 31 March 2023	ended 31 March 2023
8. Fixed assets	Land and	Plant and
	buildings	machinery	Total
	£	£	£
Cost
At 1 April 2022	93,644	9,879	103,523
Additions	-	380	380
Disposals	-	-	-
At 31 March 2023	93,644	10,259	103,903
Depreciation			-
At 1 April 2022	13,104	9,127	22,231
Charge for the year	936	252	1,188
On disposals	-	-	-
At 31 March 2023	14,040	9,379	23,419
Net book value			-
At 31 March 2023	79,604	880	80,484
At 31 March 2022	80,540	752	81,292

In the opinion of the Trustees, the current market value of the leasehold land and buildings at the balance sheet date was approximately £190,000.

9. Investments Cost At 1 April 2022 At 31 March 2023 Other investments Unlisted investments stated at cost 10. Debtors Trade debtors Other debtors and prepayments 11. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year Trade creditors Other taxation and social security Accruals	2023 £ 253	Other investments £ 253
		253
		2022 £ 253
	2023 £ 5,351 1,453	2022 £ 6,740 1,477
	6,804	8,217
	2023 £ 745 1,951 10,842	2022 £ 3,301 982 10,024
	14,982	14,307

Relate Bournemouth, Poole and Christchurch – Year Ended 31[st] March 2023

Notes to the Accounts (continued) for the year ended 31 March 2023

12. Restricted Funds Capital Fund Leasehold property Promoting health and well-being Parenting Project Grant Awards for All Bursary Income Total restricted funds 13. Designated Funds Building Fund Running Costs Reserves Fund Organisational Development Fund	Transfer At 1 April Incoming Outgoing between At 31 March 2022 resources resources funds 2023 £ £ £ £ £ 80,540 - - (936) 79,604
	1,000 - - (1,000) - 610 - - (610) - 25,907 86,471 - (40,285) 72,093
	108,057 86,471 - (42,831) 151,697
	Transfer At 1 April Incoming Outgoing between At 31 March 2022 resources resources funds 2023 £ £ £ £ £ 15,000 - - (4,609) 10,391 22,500 - - (20,650) 1,850 - - - - -
	37,500 - - (25,259) 12,241

14. Members’ liability

The company is limited by guarantee. Every member of the company undertakes to contribute to the assets of the company in the event of the same being wound up while he or she is a member, or within one year after he or she ceases to be a member, for payment of the debts and liabilities of the company contracted before he o r she ceases to be a member, and of the costs, charges and expenses of winding up such amount as may be required not exceeding £1. The number of members at the balance sheet date was 6 (31/03/2023).

15. Control

Relate Bournemouth Poole and Christchurch is constituted as a charitable company with no share capital. Control of the company is therefore vested in the trustees.

Final Annual Report and Accounts 2022-23

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30[th] November 2023

The Trustees Relate Bournemouth Poole and Christchurch 1 Stra�ield SAYE 20-22 Wellington Road Bournemouth BH5 SJN

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT ON THE ACCOUNTS

Report to the trustees of Relate Bournemouth Poole and Christchurch, on accounts for the year ended 31[st] March 2023

Respec)ve responsibili)es of Trustees and examiner

The trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year (under sec+on 144(2) of the Chari+es Act 2011 (the Act)) and that an independent examina+on is needed.

It is my responsibility to:

Examine the accounts (under sec+on 145 of the Act);
To follow the procedures laid down in the General Direc+ons given by the Charity Commission (under sec+on 145(5)(b) of the Act), and
To state whether par+cular ma8ers have come to my a8en+on.

Basis of independent examiner’s statement

My examina+on was carried out in accordance with General Direc+ons given by the Charity Commission. An examina+on includes a review of the accoun+ng records kept by the charity and a comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes considera+on of any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts, and seeking explana+ons from you as trustees concerning any such ma8ers. The procedures undertaken do not provide all the evidence that would be required in an audit, and consequently no opinion is given as to whether the accounts present a ‘true and fair view’ and the report is limited to those ma8ers set out in the statement below.

Independent examiner’s statement

In the course of my examina+on, no ma8er has come to my a8en+on:

Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the trustees have not met the requirements to ensure that:
a. Proper accoun+ng records are kept (in accordance with sec+on 41 of the Act); and
b. Accounts are prepared which agree with the accoun+ng records and comply with the accoun+ng requirements of the Act; or
To which, in my opinion, a8en+on should be drawn in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached.

Signed… SueW ……… Date… 30/11/2023…..

Sue Wintle FMAAT Accoun+ng Technician 27 Basco8 Road Bournemouth Dorset BH11 8RJ