## **Trustees’ Annual Report for the period** **From Period start date 1[st] April 2023 To Period end date 31[st] March 2024 Charity name: LAMBETH MEDIATION SERVICE** **Charity registration number: 1120238** ## **Objectives and Activities** ||SORP reference|| |---|---|---| |Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document|Para 1.17|To promote for the public benefit,
predominantly but not exclusively in the
London Borough of Lambeth and
with a view to preservation of public order, the
provision of services directed towards
mediation and reconciliation,
between persons, organisations and groups
who are involved in dispute or inter-personal
conflict where that dispute or conflict results
from or may lead to acts of nuisance,
vandalism, racial abuse, or breach of peace,
and to provide such services.
To advance the education of the public,
especially in the London Borough of Lambeth
in skills related to mediation, restorative
justice, and conflict resolution with a view to
create better, healthier and more peaceful
communities.| |Summary of the main
activities in relation to those
purposes for the public
benefit, in particular, the
activities, projects or
services identified in the
accounts.|Para 1.17 and
1.19|Mediation, conflict resolution, training, and
restorative justice.| |Statement confirming
whether the trustees have
had regard to the guidance
issued by the Charity
Commission on public
benefit|Para 1.18|This is to confirm the trustees have had regard
to the guidance issued by the Charity
Commission on public benefit.| |||maintain the organisation and its work
sustainably in relation to mediation and
conflict resolution services.| |---|---|---| |Policy on social investment
including program related
investment|Para 1.38|| |Contribution made by
volunteers|Para 1.38|Volunteers are vital to the service and enable
the Charity to deliver mediation and conflict
resolution services in
the community by acting as mediators and
facilitators. The charity is in the process of
recruiting new volunteers to broaden its base
and create a bank of volunteers so that the
charity can respond to the demand of the
service as it expands.
In addition, the trustees and Chair, work
voluntarily and have worked tirelessly to
ensure that this charity is robust and is
sustainable both now and in the future being
guided by the Nolan principles and good
governance.
During this period three new voluntary
trustees were recruited to diversify the Board
and enhance its complimentaryskill base.| |Other||| ## **Achievements and Performance** SORP reference |Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identifying the difference the
charity’s work has made to
the circumstances of its
beneficiaries and any wider
benefits to society as a
whole.|Para 1.20|Our strategic plan continues to provide the
context and focus of our activities and
defines our strategic aim to be recognised
as a trusted authority in the peaceful
resolution of community conflict in Lambeth
and beyond through:
(1)
Providing diverse and pioneering
mediation services
The charity’s aim is to contribute to the
wellbeing of the community by empowering
its members to resolve conflict, peacefully
and to diversify our services, where
possible, to meet such needs.
Despite having been impacted by the
Covid-19 crisis, the charity continued to
develop our capacity to deliver our service
flexibly to respond to the needs of the
community.
The organisation looked at developing its
capacity to be able to deliver more
mediations by recruiting more volunteers
and diversifying the type of mediations it
can provide, whilst retaining its focus on
the community.
(2)
Develop and maintain an effective
infrastructure for sustainable growth.
The charity continues to move towards a
model of management and funding that
allows the charity to plan for the long-term
and provide for a sustainable organisation
that contributes to peace building and
social cohesion in the community
throughOur strategic plan continues to
provide the context and focus of our
activities and defines our strategic aim to
be recognised as a trusted authority in the
peaceful resolution of community conflict in
Lambeth and beyond through:
(1)
Providing diverse and pioneering
mediation services
The charity’s aim is to contribute to the
wellbeing of the community by empowering
its members to resolve conflict, peacefully
and to diversify our services, where
possible, to meet such needs.
Despite having been impacted by the
Covid-19 crisis, the charity continued to
develop our capacity to deliver our service
flexibly to respond to the needs of the
community.| |---|---|---| |The organisation looked at developing its| |---| |capacity to be able to deliver more| |mediations by recruiting more volunteers| |and diversifying the type of mediations it| |can provide, whilst retaining its focus on| |the community.| |(2)
Develop and maintain an effective| |infrastructure for sustainable growth.| |The charity continues to move towards a| |model of management and funding that| |allows the charity to plan for the long-term| |and provide for a sustainable organisation| |that contributes to peace building and| |social cohesion in the community through| |mediation, restorative justice, and conflict| |resolution.| |The charity aims to become more| |sustainable by generating income from| |diverse activities and broadening our| |income base. To this end the charity have| |signed new standing level agreements as| |well as to continue working with Lambeth| |Council and identified grants that the| |organisation can apply for one its| |organisational review has been completed.| |In addition, since our financial year-end the| |charity has established tighter financial| |controls, reviewed our staffing structure,| |and completed a comprehensive review of| |our policies and procedures to ensure they| |are robust and comply with latest| |legislation.| |(3)
Leading in training and education in| |conflict resolution practices| |This year has been about consolidation| |with a view to relaunch the organisations| |training and education next year.| ## **Additional information (optional)** You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: |Achievements against
objectives set|Para 1.41|Resolving conflict between neighbours
continued to be our main area of activity.
The charity receives 100s of enquiries each
year, some of which are appropriate for
mediation and the services it provides. On
average 3 mediations are delivered per
month.
66% of queries progressed either to
mediation, conflict resolution or an
alternative route such as restorative justice
with the support of Lambeth Mediation.| |---|---|---| |||44% were not appropriate for mediation
and this was decided after the initial visit
with separate parties. Where one party did
not want to mediate but the other one did
conflict resolution was offered and provided
in some cases.
Most cases were referred by Lambeth
Housing Management. Cases were also
referred by London and Quadrant, and
there were some self-referrals from
residents. In addition, a high profile case
was undertaken in one of the Lambeth
wards.
As in previous years the main presenting
issue is noise. Other issues were anti-
social behaviour, communication,
harassment, threatening behaviour, and
boundaries.
Our conflict resolutions were delivered
remotely as well as in person.| |---|---|---| |Performance of fundraising
activities against objectives
set|Para 1.41|Our main funder remains Lambeth
Housing. The organisation also signed
several new service level agreements with
other housing associations. However, these
tended to be over a limited period for
specific cases rather than on an on-going
basis.
As the organisational review was
undertaken new opportunities for raising
funds and diversifying our income base
was identified to ensure the organisation
does not become overly reliant on one
source of funding in the future.| |Investment performance
against objectives|Para 1.41|| |Other||| ## **Financial Review** |**Financial Review**||| |---|---|---| |Review of the charity’s
financial position at the end
of the period|Para 1.21|| |Statement explaining the
policy for holding reserves
stating why they are held|Para 1.22|Any reserves held at the end of the financial
year are kept in a deposit account| |Amount of reserves held|Para 1.22|| |Reasons for holding zero
reserves|Para 1.22|| |Details of fund materially in
deficit|Para 1.24|| |Explanation of any
uncertainties about the
charity continuing as a going
concern|Para 1.23|| |**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements|**Additional information (optional)**
You may choose to include further statements|where relevant about:| |---|---|---| |The charity’s principal
sources of funds (including
any fundraising)|Para 1.47|The charity is funded principally by Lambeth
Housing which is a long-standing contract that
has existed for resolving neighbourly disputes.
In addition, it receives ad-hoc funding from
other housing associations and private
individuals based in Lambeth.| |Investment policy and
objectives including any
social investment policy
adopted|Para 1.46|| |A description of the principal
risks facing the charity|Para 1.46|There is increasing competition in the
sector with it becoming increasingly
professionalised and more mediators
becoming qualified. Therefore, there is a
need to ensure all mediators maintain their
CPD and training on an ongoing basis to
ensure the latest practice is adopted and
reflected back into practice.
The charity is conscious since COVID it has
become overly reliant on one contract. This
increases financial risk and without further
funding questions its ability to maintain its
current commitments without relying on
reserves. This drives the charity’s current
focus alongside updating its policies and
procedures to ensure it is robust and
sustainable now and in the future.| |Other||| ## **Structure, Governance and Management** |Description of charity’s
trusts:||| |---|---|---| |Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)|
Para 1.25|The charity is governed by its articles of
association| |How is the charity
constituted?
(e.g unincorporated
association, CIO)|Para 1.25|Charitable company incorporated on 13
February 2006. It was registered with the
Charities Commission on 25 July 2007.| |Trustee selection methods
including details of any
constitutional provisions e.g.
election to post or name of
any person or body entitled
to appoint one or more
trustees|Para 1.25|Lambeth Mediation Service has a Board of
Trustees of up to twelve members, who are
responsible for the strategic direction,
policy, and performance of the charity. At
present, the Board has four members from
a variety of professional backgrounds with
complimentary skills who meet regularly
and assist in the management and
development of the charity.
The appointment of Trustees is governed
by the Trust Deed of the Charity. The
Board of Trustees is authorised to appoint
new Trustees to fill vacancies including
those arising through resignation or the
death of an existing Trustee. Trustees
generally come from a mix of the
organisation's existing pool of members,
from sympathetic,
organisations with whom the charity work
and from open recruitment.
Vacancies and details of the process for
applying to become a Trustee is circulated,
with appointments agreed as required
during the year and reviewed at the Annual
General Meeting.
The organisation pursues an open
recruitment policy whereby it advertises for
trustees to apply. The selection process
follows the same application process as for
any member of staff who is either paid or
voluntary. It aims to reduce bias and
maximise equity by all trustees being
required to complete an application form,
undergo an interview with references taken.
It encourages people from a diverse
background to apply and support is
provided where required to ensure access
to recruitment and selection. Selection is
based on agreed criteria and the specific
needs of the Board around representation
and skills required to enhance the
governing of the organisation.| **Additional information (optional)** |You may choose to include further statements|You may choose to include further statements|where relevant about:| |---|---|---| |Policies and procedures
adopted for the induction
and training of trustees|Para 1.51|All new trustees are inducted by the Chair
with a pack containing the organisation's
Constitution, the Business
Plan, the previous year's Annual Report
and a copy of the Charity Commission's
leaflet "The Essential Trustee: what you
need to know.”
Following induction, the organisation is
committed to supporting its trustees
through ongoing training and development.
The organisation is re-introducing
supervision to provide support to trustees
on a one-to-one basis and to develop an
annual training and support plan.| |The charity’s organisational
structure and any wider
network with which the
charity works|Para 1.51|Due to its size the charity has a relatively
flat structure but within that there is a clear
division between strategic and operational
activities to ensure transparent decision-
making and good governance.
Currently, the organisation employs an
administrator and a consultant CEO. HR,
Finance, and IT consultants are employed
as and when required on a daily rate to
advise and ensure decisions reflect latest
legislation and best practice.| |Relationship with any
related parties|Para 1.51|Lambeth Mediation works as part of the
London mediation network and has a
contract with Lambeth Housing to provide
services in Lambeth. It also works with a
range of other housing associations and
occasionally private individuals.| |Other||| ## **Reference and Administrative details** |Charityname|LAMBETH MEDIATION SERVICE| |---|---| |Other name the charity uses|| |Registered charitynumber|1120238| |Charity’s principal address|St. Lukes Centre
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**year **|**Name of person (or body) entitled**
**to appoint trustee (ifany)**| |---|---|---|---|---| ||Simone Blanche
BOWMAN|Chair||| ||Pauline Habiba
SOWEMIMO|Treasurer|From Dec 2023|| ||Jon-Jon Phillip
HILTON|Trustee||| ||Patrick Carlisle
SAYER|Trustee||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| |||||| ## – Corporate trustees names of the directors at the date the report was approved **Director name** Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity **Trustee name Dates acted if not for whole year** ## **Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others** Description of the assets held in this capacity Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets ## **Exemptions from disclosure** Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details ~~PT~~ **Other optional information** ~~OO~~ ## **Declarations** **The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.** **Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees** **Signature(s)** **Full name(s)** Simone Bowman ~~a~~ **Position (eg** Chair **Secretary, Chair, etc)** ~~po~~ **Date** 02.11.2024 ~~PF~~ **Financial statement** LAMBETH MEDIATION SERVICE For the year ended 31 March 2024 Prepared by Asegun Limited ## **Contents** - **3** Charity's Information - **4** Receipts and Payments - **5** Statement of assets and liabilities - **6** Notes To The Financial Statements LAMBETH MEDIATION SERVICE Page 2 of 6 Financial statement ## **Charity's Information** ## **LAMBETH MEDIATION SERVICE For the year ended 31 March 2024** - **Registered Charity Number: 1120238** - **Registered Office St Lukes Centre** - **25A Wincott Street** **LONDON** **SE11 4NT** LAMBETH MEDIATION SERVICE Page 3 of 6 Financial statement ## **Receipts and Payments** ## **LAMBETH MEDIATION SERVICE For the year ended 31 March 2024** |**Receipts and Payments**
**LAMBETH MEDIATION SERVICE**
**For the year ended 31 March 2024**||| |---|---|---| ||**UNRESTRICTED**
**FUNDS**|**TOTAL**| |**Receipts**||| |Community, Family and Workplace Mediation|36,555|36,555| |**Total Receipts**|**36,555**|**36,555**| |**Other Income**||| |Interest Income|424|424| |**Total Other Income**|**424**|**424**| |**Gross Profit**|**-**|**-**| |**Payments**||| |Audit & Accountancy Fees|13|13| |Bank Fees|87|87| |Bookkeeping & Payroll|1,537|1,537| |Consulting & Professional fees|8,781|8,781| |Insurance|312|312| |Office Administration|2,380|2,380| |Penalties & Fines|775|775| |Pensions Costs|1,102|1,102| |Printing & Stationery|32|32| |Refreshments & Catering|813|813| |Rent|8,767|8,767| |Salaries|33,026|33,026| |Staff Training|10|10| |Subscriptions|450|450| |Telephone & Internet|1,769|1,769| |Travel - National|112|112| |**Total Payments**|**59,967**|**59,967**| |**Net Receipts(Payments)**|**(59,543)**|**(59,543)**| |**Cash funds this year end**|**(22,988)**|**(22,988)**| LAMBETH MEDIATION SERVICE Page 4 of 6 Financial statement ## **Statement of assets and liabilities** ## **LAMBETH MEDIATION SERVICE As at 31 March 2024** |**Statement of assets and liabilities**
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**As at 31 March 2024**| |---|---|---|---| |**31 MAR 2024**
**31 MAR 2023**|||| |**Assets (liabilities)**|||| ||**Assets and liabilities**||| |||**Current assets(liabilities)**|| ||||**Current Assets**| ||||Bank (Cash Funds)
113,369
155,721| ||||Debtors
26,910
-| ||||**Total Current Assets**
**140,279**
**155,721**| ||||Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
(7,546)
-| ||||**Total Current assets (liabilities)**
**132,733**
**155,721**| |||**Total Assets and liabilities**
**132,733**
**155,721**|| |**Total Assets (liabilities)**
**132,733**
**155,721**
**Assets retained for the charity’s ownuse**|||| |Reserves
132,733
155,721|||| |**Total Assets retained for the charity’s own use**
**132,733**
**155,721**|||| ## **Financial Summary** The Charity recorded a deficit for the year of £22,988 (2023: (£46,534) - Incoming Resources – the total income for the twelve months under review was .£36,555 (2023: £17,940) - Expenditure – total expenditure in the year was £59,967 (2023: £66,623). - The total cash funds carried forward on 31 March 2024 amounted to £113,369. The accounts were approved by the Trustees on [ **09/11/2024 ]** at the AGM and signed on its behalf by: Pauline Sowemimo (Trustee) LAMBETH MEDIATION SERVICE Page 5 of 6 Financial statement ## **Notes To The Financial Statements** ## **LAMBETH MEDIATION SERVICE For the year ended 31 March 2024** ## **1. Accounting Policies and basis of preparation** In accordance with the Charities Act 2011 (section 133 applying to charities with gross annual income of less than £250,000) the charity trustees have elected to prepare accounts on a Receipts and Payments basis, and also prepare a statement of assets and liabilities ## **2. Debtors and Creditors** Debtors - o/s income from Lambeth as at 31/03/2024 was credited to the charities account 19 April 2024 Creditors - NIC/PAYE payable to HMRC AS AT 31/03/2024 ## **3. Analysis of Fund Movements for the Year** Unrestricted Funds may be used by the Charity for any of its general purposes. The movements in these funds are shown in the Receipts and Payments Account. ## **4. Financial Summary** The Charity recorded a deficit for the year of £22,988 (2023: (£46,534) - Incoming Resources – the total income for the twelve months under review was .£36,555 (2023: £17,940) - Expenditure – total expenditure in the year was £59,967 (2023: £66,623). - The total cash funds carried forward on 31 March 2024 amounted to £113,369. LAMBETH MEDIATION SERVICE Page 6 of 6 Financial statement CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examiner's report on the accounts Section A Independent Examiner's Report Report to the trustsesl members of Charily Naffle LAMBETH MEDIATION SERVICE On accounts for the year ended 31 It March 2024 Charfty no (If any) 1120238 Set out on pag Pages4-6 Ireffwnber lo IrKlude the pap nUrn￿r5 of addilional sheelsl I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity (Ihe Trust") for the year ended 3110312024 R•sponslbllltle3 and As the charity trustees of the Trust. you are responsible for the preparalion basls of report of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 nhe Acr). I report in respect of my examination of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carying out my examination, I have followed the applicable Directions gNen by the Charity Commission under section 145{5)(b) of the Act. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no material matters have come to my attention (other than that disclosed below ") in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe that in, any material Independent examiners ststsment accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act or the accounts do not accord with the accounting records I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in order lo enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. . Please delete the %ths in the brackets rf they do not ap￿. Date: Slgned: 07112r24 Nam•: Oluyemi Nunayon (FMAAT) Relevant professlonal quallficatlon{$) or body (If any): AAT Address: 9 Clive Avenue, Crayford. Dartford Kent Da13LD IER October 2018