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Report of the Trustees
Chair's welcome
The need is'greater than ever
Our model of support
Who accessed our support in 2024,-2025.?
Our impact
Serving all, serving well
Working nationally
How weiensure our services are safe
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Financial review and fundraising
Reserves policy
Risk assessment
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Structure, governance and management
Reference and administrat.ive information
Statement of trustees, responsibilities
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Statement of cash flows
Principallaccounting policies
Notes to the financial statements
thank you to.
our funding partners.-
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EPORT
FTH
TRUS
EES
air's welcome
As I reflect on my final year as Chair ol Aea¢la, l am tllled wlth prlde lor
the Incredlble Journey we've had over the past 20 plus years.
Six years after becoming a trustee in 2008,1 experienced postnatal depfession and anxiety
myself alter my second child and became really ill. eventually bein9 referred lo the Mother and
Baby Unit. At the lime I thought I'd never gel better. but Acacia was there for me as my safe
space and with that support and care I recovered and went on to become Chair in 2019.
So, I know that Acacia is more than a chaiity - it is a lifeline. a beacon of hope for families lacing emotional turmoil in
pregnancy and early parenthood. Thiough the unwavering dedication of our staff team and volunteers. we provide not
just support, but hope, compassion, and a sense of belonging, to families often feeling isolated and overwhelmed,
One thing that stood out for me when I was ill was how isolating postnatal depression and anxiety can be
and how vulnerable il can make you feel At Acacia we ve always had a heart for the most vulnerable families,
and an important aspect of our woik is lo ensure Ihal everyone has equal access lo the right support.
As Birmingham continues lo grow into one of the UK'S most diverse cities. the rise in perinatal mental health challenges
presents a pressing concern. With one in four parents now known to be affected across the country, Ihe situation
Is even more critical for young parents. minority ethnic communities, and those living in areas of high deprivation.
Our mission. rooted in our Christian values ol love and service, has alway5 been about ensuring that no family
faces this journey alone. As we look to the future, our commitment to reach all lamilies. and especially the
most vulnerable in 8irmingham, remains stronger than ever. Acacia's work will continue. grounded in faith,
with the belief that every family deserves the chance to heal. thrive, and experience the joy of parenthood
Georglna D••n
Chair of the boaTd ot trustees
Acacia
Birmingham-based
charity
otfering
postnatal
depression and
anxiety,
helping
compassionate
support
understood,
valued,
famslies
facing
less alone.
to
provide
toughe51
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momeiit5.
pi-aclical
ensuring
strength,
comfort.
support
deserve
parents
Acacia Family Support
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025

Charitable objectives and activities
The objecls of the charily. as amended by special resolution dated 22 June 2023, as set out in
the charity s governing document, the Articles and Memorandurn of Association. are..
a. The prevention and relief of poor mental health by the support of mothers and their families affected
by pre- and post-natal depression and anxiety or other associated perinatal mental health issues.
b. The advancement ol good mental health by raising awareness of the issues associated
with perinatal mental health issues and anxiety among the wider public.
Public benefit
The Trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general
guidance on public benefit when reviewing the Charity's aims and objectives and in planning future aclivilies.
Our vision. mission and aims
Our vision
Acacia seeks a world where every family affected by pre- or post-natal
mental illness receives timely and effective support close to home.
Our mission
To improve the lives of mothers and families affected by pre and postnatal depression and anxiety.
Our strategic aims
To provide and promote high quality support services to those
affected by pre and postnatal depression and anxiety.
To equip communities with the skills to deliver support services to families.
To raise awareness of pre and postnatal depression and anxiety.
To establish and advance Acacia as the leader in its field.
Acacia's 3-year Strategic plan12024-2027I develops these aims and identifies
specific objectives and time scales for achieving these goals and ensuring
Acacia's continued success. A copy of the plan is available on request.
Acacia Family Support
Trustees. Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025

STORY
How I telt before Aeaeia.
help
It's the loneliest, isolatin9
place I've ever been
my life. I didn't really recognise
poorly
felt like l just had no light
my soul whatsoever
I had absolutely no energy
for anything. no interest
or pleasure in anything. I
can only describe it
as
having this sort of black c.loud hanging over
all the time, just sucking the
life out of me.
I was in such a low place.
I'd lost my
confidence in everything.
and I thought I
was an absolutely awful mother and an awful
person that just couldn t do anything at all
Jf
My experience of A'cacia,
s service
Everybody wasjust so welcoming and kind. M
befriender was a kind. friend ly listening ear an
sounding board. I could j
st verbalise all of the
and the feelings I was having, even thou¢ih.
some of them were really
awful at the time. I wasn t
udged, and nobody told me how I should be feeling.
houghts
.1 One of the turning points for me was
Acacia's Helping
ands at
ome. Having them in my
seeing how
it was witht
my children. and being so encouraging,
kind and caring. really gave me the confidence boost
that I needed. Following on from that, I've been in
4 group work, 2hich haslbeen lovely, like another sttp
forward.
and I'miin a much, muchTbetter plac.e
The. support that they offer is just incredible. It's just a
really lovely.safe space that they have created there.
66 The support that they ofler ts Just
Iner•dlble. It's Just a Yeally lovely sal•
gpace that they have created theze. 99
Sophie
And yeah, I'm on the healing path now. I'm
definitely so much better. I haven t got the
cloud hanging over me anymore. and I feel
like my light and spark has come back.
Acacia Family Support
Trustees. Report and Financlal Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025

THE NEED
IS GREATER
THAN EVER
27.6/
ot mother$
Natlonally, one In four
mothers now report
depres#lon, anxlety, or other
serious mental health issueg
during pregnancy or in the
lirst year atter childbirth *
This is an increase from
one in tive In prevlous data.
out of
It's even hlgher In our reglon. The NHS Blrmlngham
and Solihull Integrated Care Board area has the
third hlghesl rate In the country at 27.6%
(raelng towards on• In thre•).
Single
parents,
young parents.
mothers trom
deprived eommunities
and minority ethnie
backgrounds are
disproportionally
atfected by maternal
mental health
issues.
Sulcide is still the
leadlng cause of
death lor mother•
In th• y•ar att•Y
pr•gnancy
aecountxng
tor nearly 40%
ot deaths..
40/
Restrletlons
in the availability
of vital mental health
care otten leads to mothers
being lelt in a vulnerable
State, leadlng to poor bonding
between mother and baby,
potentially leading to litelong
developmental and mental
health problems for
mother and child.
Imaieinal Mental Health
Alliance. 20231
Perinatal mental health condition
prevalence. Office lor Heèllh Improvement
and Dispar¢¢ies. February 2025
Maternal Mental Health Alliance. 2023
A¢a¢aa Famlly Support
Trustees. Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025

OUL2 IlfjtODEL OF ST15PPOE2T
Acacia Family Support is a Christian charity, which. for over Iwo decades has been offering specialist support
for families living with pie and postnatal depression and anxiety in Birmingham, in community sellings, Services
ale based on a model ol lived experience and peer support. within a central eihos of 'love and kindness.
We are a Ilved •xperienc• ¢harlty with 28 paid staff and S0+ regular volunteers. Most ol
our staff and volunteers have lived experience of perinatallmenlal health issues.
Onlln• OT
further
telephone
Support
Dads, &
PartneN'
8eTvIc•
Teiephoneand
face-to-face p¢•r
support
CBT-ba••d
group $e88lon•
Face-to-face oroniine
EDEI
awarenev4
Tal8ing servlc•
EDEI •w¥r¢neii
ralslng $t$sloni
ar￿ peer support
servlce
Telephon•
••$8m•nt
Young
parents.
•exvlce
Home vlslts, gro￿$
and outreath
Advlc•.
•lgnpoitlngi
hand holding
and reterral
Helplng
Hand• at
Home
Pra¢tlc•l Ind
emotlonalsupport
t home
Emma'• glft
s OIL0￿,
arrtl
ampers gf
ess¢ntlal item$
Face-to-tace
Communlty based
¢entrts wlth free
crèche oflerlng cllent
centred support
Aea¢la Family Support
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025

SYLVIEtS
ed that what I was going
. gh Could have actually been postnatal
depression, or more importantly, I didn't
want to accept that it was that.
I found myself constantly wanting to talk about how I was
fèel•ingJespecially as the days went on and on. I spoke
to the Health Visitor and. I think this was a key moment
where lirealised as a newsmother. I needed more than
just one conversation. She referred me to Acacia.
Looking back at it now. especially with my f irst child,
I didn't really have the opportunity to share. and I
just kept feeling down and upset and not realising
why. I didn't really notice that these were signs of
postnatal depression, and I wasn't confident in
admitting that I was struggling. The silence. the
isolation. made everything much harder to manage.
o. with my second child. I was finally able to recognise
that something wasn't right. and Acacia gave me a
space to voice it. When I did reach out to Acacia,
thing completely changed from the first phone call,
heard and understood. They didn't rush me.. make
like just another client or another individual,
er mother going through the same issue.
ever
rLLLived
one to one emotional support and group
5¢sssions
where I learnt early signs to understand
triggèr
points and self-inlervention. At group
bec.ame friends with other mothers. and we
still go
together with our children.
66 When I dld reach out to Acaela.
everything complet•ly changed
Irorn the lirst phone Call. 99
Sylvie
think the
biggesl change is that I'm not feeling alone,
It's given
me the understanding. the experience and
confidence
to believe that I could go through this if
havelanother child. I know what to do. It helped
reconnect
with myself and truly enjoy motherhood
to theifullest.
Thank you very much everyone.
was
me
A¢a¢la Famlly Support
Trustees. Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 202S

WHO ACCESSED OUR
SUPPORT IN 2024-2025?
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ear
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featctfflSLTIiL(2
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(a)WLtf SWLPP@rt
The families we support experienced higher than
average levels of disadvantage and deprivation
of our clients live in
the IO/• most deprived
areas of England
of young parents using the
service live in the IOY• most
deprived areas of England
SEVERJ(T
of parents entered with severe or
moderately severe depression,
entered with
severe anxiety
Based on 2 IAPT and NICE recomrnended clinical tools lor measuring depression and anxiety.. PHQ-9 and GAO-7 questionnaifes.
AeacAa Famlly Support
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 202S

31
was the average age of all mums,
dads and partners entering the service
of mums were aged
24 years or under
REFERRALS
38., 29.. 12..
were self referrals.
the most common
route into the service
came from
health visitors
and midwives
came from the
specialist perinatal
mental health team
21.. 22.. ', 60
came from other
health professionals/
other agencies
of mums referred
were pregnant at
the time of referral
dadslpartners
were referred
and supported
66 The weleome pack was
really lovely and I telt truly
welcomed ... I thought. OK I'm
already feeling *uppoYted before
X've even spoken to you. You
took the txme to Ilsten. really
see me. and validate me. 99
were from
non-white British
ethnicities
Acacia Famlly Support
Trustees. Report and Finaneial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
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OUR IMPACT
SERVICES SIGbYJtFICAWTLY IMPR
EEifT
' 114£ENTAL JEI(EALTt4t
86,. 98,. 100,,
had reduced
combined depression
and anxiety
felt more
optimistic
and hopeful
rated Acacia's services
as good. very good
or excellent
84,, 99,,, 99,.
had reduced
depression
felt better
able to cope
would recommend Acacia
to friends and family
77.. 99.. 30
had reduced
anxiety
felt more
supported
weeks was the average length
of time spent in service
66 Ail statt at Aeaeia have been so klnd
wlth and I teel this is an organisation I
can really trust. It was so nice to be able to
rant and b• heard and reel understood. 99
SS You've nwde 8u¢h •
po•fitlv• dltf•rence In
my Ilte. and I'll always
Carry that with me. 99
Aeaeia Family Support
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
li

SUPPORTING
PROFESSIONALS
We are an integral part of the local perlnatal
mental health pathway. recognised toy our
eonslstent Impact and dependabllity.
Most of our referrals are made by health visitors,
midwives, specialist perinatal mental health teams.
and other healthcare professionals. To support
our sector we continue to develop a wide range
of valuable resources and offer regular training
to other services in the pathway. This year we:
Provided
12
awareness raising workshops
delivered to 370 health
professionals and members
of local community groups
Redeveloped our
66 1 don't know what I
would have done wlthout
you at tlmes.. upliltfing
mt and rnaklng me feel
good enough on bad day•.
You have done more than
enough tor me. You have
•lway• made me feel so
heard and understood. 99
website
to make information and resouyces
for professionals easier to navigate.
and simplified their referral process
66 You have Changed my Ill• and T•ally gAven me a new
outloolr on health protegslonal• and people In general.
You gav¢ me 8uch a posltlve. ¢almlng and open-hearted
experience and more. supporting and listening and
wfipfing my tears away when I was Teally at my lowest. 99
Acacla FamAly Support
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
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SERVING ALL.
SERVING WELL
Birmingham ethnic minorities represent 51.4/
of the city s population. making Birmingham
one of the first super-diverse cities in the UK.
Birmingham is often cited as having one of the youngest populations of a major
city in Europe. with nearly 40/• of its population under the age of 25. This is
significantly higher than the UK national average. which is around 29/..
Birmingham is one of the most deprived local authorities in
England. It ranks seventh out of 317 local authorities.
Approximately 43% of Birmin9ham's populatlon live in areas
within the IOY• most deprived in England.
8irmingham has the hlghest chlld poverty rates in the UK where 46°A are living in poverty.
As a result, there 1$ hlghez prevalenee ot
perlnatal mental health IPMH) ¢ondfitA•ns
In these gyoup8 than the natlonal av•rag•.
NHS Birmingham and Solihull Integrated
Care Board IICBI has third highest
(27.6%) rate of PMH in the country
compared to the national aveiage.
PMH need is still higher due lo our younger
population and higher levels of deprivation.
Prevalence can be as high as 40% in teenage
parents and 32Y• in the most deprived areas.
BUILDING A DIVERSE.
INCLUSIVE AND
EQUITABLE
ORGANISATION
Although not all indlvldual• tr•m ethnle
mlnorlty backgroundg. young par•nt•
and other diverse groups have the •am•
experience, there Is clear evldence that
many experience Inequalities in aeeess
to approprlate Servlces and support.
PMH need may be undertstlmated in areas
with a higher proportion of females from ethnic
minorities, due lo recognised under reporting.
Black women are still nearly three times
more likely to die in the perinatal period.
Over the past several years we have remained
committed, both locally and nationally. lo
building and maintaining a more inclusive.
diverse and equitable service where our team
members and the childien and families we
work with can thrive. We recognise that we still
have further to go. On the following pages you
can read about some of our progress so far.
All siatistics taken from.. Perinatal mental health condition
prevalence. Office lor Health Improvement and Disparities
published February 2025 and the most recent Censu5.
Ollice lor National Stat15tics. 2021. and MBRRACE. 2024.
Acacia Family Support
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
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ETH￿][c[Ty
RELIGJto
Overall increase in the number and
proportion of non-white British referrals
fiorn 45% In 2020 to S8% in 2025.
A5 a Christian charity we strive to ensure
that we are welcoming to all..
Proportionally, the largest religious group
accessing our services is now Muslim,
compared to other religions including Christianity.
The number and proportion ol Muslims
accessing our services has risen year on
year from 13% in 2020 to 24% in 2025.
50% of those accessing our service
expressed no rellglous bellel.
Non-white British young parent referrals
incieased significantly - from 39% to 52%.
CO-PRODUCTJto
Equality, diversity, equity and inclusion
IEDEII lived experien¢e expert reference
group to help us in our decision making.
We are founding members of the NHS Patient
and C•r•r Rac• Equality Framework IPCREFI.
RESOURCES
Multilingual films, with furth•r
languages being added this year.
LGBTQ+ locussed web and printed r¢sour¢¢$.
New LGBTQ+ short fllm planned this year.
KISEURODIVE
SITY
Slmplllled referral lormi.
Inlormationlcommunication
support offered at first contact.
Telephone referral for anyone
unable to use our referral form,
WOR
FORCE
AEifD POLICY
Colour•d readlng overlays to help support
with both visual stress and Irien Syndrome,
often experienced in dyslexia and ADHD.
New EOEI and anti racist policy.
EDEI strategy implemented
through staff workshops.
SMART goals for each team to ensure EDEI
1$ embedded in real day-to-day situations.
EDEI tralnlng pro9ramme forall
Staff including., anti racism, LGBTQ+.
dyslexia, ADHD and autism.
A]tWIWG
We introduced the concept of Cultural
humSllty to our sector in Birmingham.
delivering a series of 10 cultural humlllty
workshops funded by PCREF.
Natlonal dads. and partner$,
webinar featuring lived experience
dads including a non-binary autistic
parent sharing their experiences.
66 1 could alway8 tell you really cared
about and want•d th• b•8t for me. 99
Acacia Family Support
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
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WORKING NATIONALLY
Acacia's impact extends beyond. . .
,Over.th"e,yéartHearts and.minds.prioritised the
ernbedding
equality.
diversit
"équity.and
Inclusion
IEDEII
through
Maker4programme.
Introduced
new
members'to help
support.
we.."
delivery. We,;belieiie4a)Ofamilies
deserve.
team
diversif.y
our
.Acacia is one
founding
partners
the national
Hearts
Partnership.
new. network
grassroot5
perinatal
mental
health VCSE'organisations
across
England
partnership connects. supports,
celebrates
the sector providing shared'resources
mentorship to established and emergin9
perinatal Services across the country.
two
Increèsed
number of services
our
national
over
represenlation
Published
EDEI-focused
new
highlighting
services.
Listening
Loun9es'
prac.tic.es
within
losler
services.
'*¥ Inclusive
includecl
.Delivered a national
8irmingham.,'Strengthening
Ihè.'5èclor
round
event
l aLJnching
new website
Interactive,
perinaliil
SL4pporl
helplinlormation
parents
services and oihiir
professionals.
Growing
social
engaged
nelwork
over
current
Lottery
funding.
developing
exciting
content
training
platform.
lonlinel
national
Jllenlion
additional
online
(•realinq
training
platform
over
200
Individuals
free online
new
oui
gTOUPS,
signed up.
perinatal mental
England'clinical
Healih. Alliance.
designing
second
Rep.resentin9 the sector
health forums, such
Network and the Maternal Men
rlrtd a Se¢vi¢p
Acacia Family Support
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
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STORY
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ere
quickly
bec.ame
single
poorly,
o (t411￿￿￿￿￿1￿j. a(JvJaFJcJlJB£NJlI(iaiitllka&
became
started
to
neglect
was
myself
debilitating,
waking
spiral
was
Isolated
nxiely
moment
son
taking
over
one
really
understood
was
happening
Ac.acia,
befriending
impact
because
triggered.
having
happening,
somehow
failing
sessions
was
was
really
thinking
struggling.
something
was
was
was
someone
belriender
was
really
understanding
coping
strategies
to
use
spiralling
having
really
was
to
was
overwhelming
thoughts
difference
wa5
thinking
ralionalise
see
clearly
66 Havlng Aca¢la take the
weight oft my *houlder•
helped me to bear a load
that was Crushing me. 99
Sam
so
some
Inlrusive
thoughts.
moments
wouldn't
understanding
forever,
through
through
before
Giroiip
seeing
Wr75
hugely
were
beneficial
mums
struggling
were
similar
realising
we
realised.
we
better
looked
at
dillerenl
topics
we
we
worked
through
things.
Speaking
Isolated
mLims
now
at
never
thought
weight
was
lo
Having
helped
Acacia
shoulders
lo
crushing
50
better
50
to cope
things
nobv
Acacia Famlly Support
Trustees, Report and Financial Statements for the year ended 31 March 2025
16

HOW WE ENSURE OUR
SERVICES ARE SAFE
Aeaela has a strong clinical governance stTU¢ture to ensure eftective
quality and risk Th￿nagement and facilitating safe pra¢ti¢e.
At its core is a qualily management r
rtcm which incoiporates comprehensive
policies. processes, document control and incident reporting.
Our service development and delivery are overseen by an Operational Managemeni Team made up
of our two Directors and our senior clinical staff (Locality Managers) from a variety of professional
backgrounds including a registered nurse. social worker. alcohol and drugs Iherapisl and counsellors. Our
Locality Managers all receive ongoing external clinical supervision. both individual and group supervision,
including case review. In turn our Locality Managers provide supervision to their staff and volunteers.
Sateguardlng
Our Operational Mana9emenl Team forms, together with the Director. our Safeguarding Team. All the
Localily Managers are Safeguarding Deputy Coordinator's for their locality. reporting lo the Director
as Safeguarding Coordinator, and are trained up lo Level 3 for Adult and Child safeguarding.
The Safeguarding Coordinator is trainecl to Level 4.. Supervision in Safeguarding
and our safeguarding syslem is overseen and reviewed by the Birmingham and
Solihull Mental Health Foundation Trust safeguarding commissioner.
Together with our Safer Recruitment practices including robust DBS procedure5 for all staff and
volunteers. our clinical governance system ensures that we deliver safe. outcomes driven services
which are of consistently high quality, manage risk effeclively and reflecl best practice.
66 1 l••1 •xtr•m•iy supported wlthln
A¢a¢la and l am very thankful to be
a part of a great organlsatlon. 99
66 1 am privileged to work at such
a lovely organi¥ation. the eare and
Support provld•d 19 Invaluable. ??
Acacia Family Support
Trustees. Report and Financial Statements tor the year ended 31 P4areh 2025
17

FINANCIAL REVIEW
AND FUNDRAISING
WE ARE EXT
OlllTR FuEifDERS WHO COWTJtwiurED T
ED6tELY GRATEFUL TO ALL
(•)
(•}
siurppoRT US DU
]tWG T]EIE YEA
A strong and successful year of fundraising
2024-25 has been a strong and successful year ol fundraising with our highest ever income level of
E762,556 - an increase ol approximately £38,000 on the previous year1231241. We have continued
to develop our diverse funding portfolio ol NHS conlracts. grants from Trusls and Foundations and
individual donations via monthly giving and community fundraising events. In the year, we also
secured a new contract from Birmingham City Council to develop our work with DadslPartners.
At the same lime, we have worked hard to make our services more eflicienl. streamlined and accessible to the
families we support. This cost saving exercise has enabled us to end the year with a healthy Surplus of E69.181.
We face significant challenges over the next 2 years
Grant tundlng
Over the nexl Iwo years. we face a significant reduction lapprox. £200kl in multi-year grant commitments
and N HS contracts As a well-established. highly respected charity that has been operating for 21 years,
we have successfully secured multiple rounds of long-term. multi-year grant funding from several of
the UK'S most prominent funders, including The National Lottery Community Fund. The Henry Smith
Charity, and The Garfield Weston Foundalion. These sustained commitments have been insliumenlal in
underpinning our financial stability. Over Ihe next 24 monlhs. these multi-year grants are due lo conclude.
NHS fundang
While we greatly appreciate the opportunity to work in partnership wilh NHS colleague5, the year-by-year
nature of this funding renewal presents difficulties that have become heightened in Ihe current context
of local ICB mergers and the dissolution of NHS England. Sadly. these short-leim contracts have becorne
increasingly precarious and are ofien subject lo significant delays in payment. For example, we have recently
been informed that one of these contracts (for our Dads I Partners workl will not be renewed beyond
January 2026 and our Youn9 Parents Service has yel to be conlirmed for renewal beyond September 2025.
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In¢reased costs
We have seen a large increase in our payroll costs of approximately £20,000 Idue to the
Employer's Nl increase to 15°A and a rise in ihe Real Living Wage to £12.60) Moving to new.
larger offices, while providing much-needed space and flexibility for service delivery and
meetings, ha5 also increased our yearly expenditure by approx. E6-8k per annum.
Our planned response to the
funding challenges ahead
Our 2025-2027 fundraising Strategy aims to..
l. Str•ngth•n ana focus conununlty tundral•lng
Continue community events but review which deliver the best returns to maximise staff lime and efficiency.
Run two annual match-giving campaigns per year le g. Big Givel and explore corporate-supported match evenis.
Build deeper supporter relationships through personalised stewardship and lailored communication.
Grow the Acacia Angels regular giving programme and host engagement events to thank and inspire supporters.
2. Expand and dlveT$Ity incom• *tream•
Develop a regular giving pathway for beneficiaries through sen51tive follow-up messages and centre-based fundraising.
Pilot earned income initiatives. such as paid training and a 'New Parent MOT. package for employers.
Test and refine new income models to strengthen long-lerm sustainability and reduce reliance on grants.
3. Strengthen trusts and toundatlons strategy
Engage external expertise lo map new lunder prospects and enhance the trusts and foundations pipeline.
Increase and renew funding from existing partners while idenlitying new large and local opportunities.
Create a clear, compelling funding narrative explaining current challenges and impact.
Deepen funder relationships through proactive stewardship. visits. and personalised thanks.
4. Ratse protlle and embed • lundratslng culture
Enhance Acacia's visibility through improved online presence, especially Linkedln. lo attract lunders and partners.
Foster a shared fundraising culture. where all staff. trustees, and volunteers champion Acacia's mi55ion.
S. R•vlew worlrtoree and Improv• •fflelency
Conduct a review of the workforce structure to ensure staff time and skills align with strategic priorities.
Identify and iiiipilernent cost savings and operational efficiencies to maximise impact from limited resources.
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Reserves policy
The calculation ol the required level of reserves is an integral part of
Acacia s planning, budgel and forecast cycle. It considers..
Risks associated with each stream of income and expenditure being different from that budgeted.
Planned activity level.
Organisation's commilments.
Future funding requirements.
During the year, the Trustees have reviewed their reserves policy as follows..
Reserves are maintained at a level which ensures that at least 5-6 months of the
or9anisation's core actlvity could continue during a period of unforeseen difliculty.
This policy will be reviewed annually or more frequently if necessary.
Acacia's un-restricled reserves at the end of the year amount to £403.010 and from
this Trustees have designated £186.150 to cover the following costs..
Redun¢Jancy costs
Dilapidation costs
Rental commitrnents
Designated project costs.
Elll.050
£3,000
£3,600
E68,500
Total
£186.150
This means that Acacia's non-designated free reserves are therefore £207.658 for the year
beln9 reported, represenling approximately 4.2 months 'core activity. running costs.
Trustees recognise that a continuous process of fundraising is required lo ensure that
reserves can be rnainlained at a level Ihal is in line with the reserves policy and reflects
the organisations continued desire lo increase service delivery and activity.
Risk assessment
The Trustees are constantly aware ol risk and are lully aware of their re5pon5ibililies. The on90ing expansion of
the charitable company s work, proposed major developments and continuing development5 Wlth government
inilialives. all contribute to the need to be vigilant in identifying and managing risk. The trustees are committed to
working wilh the senior leadership team in reviewing and updating all written policies and procedures on a regular
basis Risks associated with rnental health and child protection are closely monitored and procedures are in place
should these arise. All employees. voluntary workers and trustees have a DBS check in line with our DBS policy.
£50.000 Commiiied 10 cover krthin reductions in current NHS. Local Aulhorify and Trusts ènd Founéaiigns income
streams •Ao £18.500 lor Ihe Becky Plummer Fund in •c¢ordanee with Ihe wishes ol Ihe Plvmmer family
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Structure. govejrnance and managemeETLt
Governing document
Acacia Family Support Limited is a company limited by guarantee Ino. 062176261 and a registered
charity Ino. 11228311 governed by its Memorandum and Articles of Association.
Appolntment ot trustees. Inductlon and training
New TrLJStees are appointed by invitation to join the Board given that they have the necessary skills and
experience to contribute to the charitable company's activities and to be able to discharge their obligations
as Trustees. The chair and another Iruslee meet with new trustees to discuss their skills and experience and
the contribution they can make to the charitable company. Induction for all new trustees include5 meeting
senior members of staff and discussing with them their respective roles in the organisation and meeting
local members of support staff. Arrangements are made for trustees to visit the local operation31 centres
and meet and talk with volunteers and service users if appropriate. Training days for trustees are held at
least annually together with individual trustee training as requested or appropriate. The Company secretary
is charged with keeping Trustees up io dale with the requirements needed to fulfil their responsibilities.
elference and adnnjiiiillsftratllve Tknformatllon
Trustees
Ms G Dean - Chair (resigned 7 July 20251
Ms H Bowen (appointed Co-chair 3 July 2025)
Mr D Knotl lappointed Co-chair 3 July 20251
M Clare (Dr)
Ms Charmaine Hunter lappoinled 26 September 20241
Ms Hannah Simnet Iresigned 15 Jan 20251
Dr D Spooner
Charity number
1122831
Independent examiner
Karen Hanlan Independent Examiner Limited
I Saracen Close
Ettington CV37 7SZ
Company numb•r
06217626
Banker•
Unity Trusl Bank plc
Nine Brindley Place
Birmingham 812HB
Reglstered olll¢e
3rd Floor, Plantsbrook House. 94 The Parade
Sutton Coldfield
England B72 IPH
Approved by the Board and signed on its behalf by-.
Ms Hayley Bowen. Ch•5r of Trusteei
Date:
L. li-7oLI-
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Statement of trustees. responsibilities
The trustees are required to prepare financial statements lor each financial year which give a true and
lair view of the state of the affairs of the charitable company and of the surplus or deficit incurred by the
charitable company for that year. In Preparing those financial statement5 the trustees are required lo:
Select suitable accounling policies and then apply them consistently
Make judgments and estimales that are reasonable and prudent.
Slate whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to
any material departures disclosed and explained in the accounts.
Prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate
to presume that the charitable company will continue lo exist.
The trustees have overall responsibility for ensuring that the charitable company
has an appropriate system of controls. financial and otherwise.
The Iruslees are responsible lor keeping proper accounting records which disclose with
reasonable accuracy. at any time. the financial position of the charitable company and to
enable them to ensure that the linancial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011.
They are also responsible IOT saleguarding the a55e15 of the charitable company
and hence lor taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection ol fraud
and oiher irregularitie5 and to provide reasonable assurance that..
The charitable company is operating efficiently and effectively.
Its assets are safeguarded against unauthorised use or disposition.
Proper records are maintained and financial information used within the charity or for publication is reliable.
The charitable company complies with relevant laws and regulations.
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eJNdent examiner's Re
orft to fthe Trustees
cacia Famllly upport ('the Con
any.)
l Teporl to the charity trustees on my examination ol the accounts of the Company
for the year ended 31 March 2025 which are sel out on pages 24-39.
Respon$Abllnlies and basls ot report
As the charity trustees of the Company land also its directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible
ror the preparation of the accounts in accordance with Ihe requirements of the Companies Act 20061.the 2006 Act'l,
Having satlsfied myself that the accounts ol the Company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the
2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of your charity's
accounts as carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 20111.the 2011 Act'l. In carrying out my exan)ination
I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 1451511bl of the 2011 Act.
Independent ex•mAney'• statement
Since the Company's gross income exceeded £250.000 your examiner must be a member ol a body listed
in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a
member of the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales. which is one ol the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come lo my
attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe..
l. Accountin9 records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act,. or
2. The accounts do not accord with those records,. or
3. The accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of
the 2006 Act other Ihan any requirement that Ihe accounts give a 'lrue and fair view,
which is nol a matter considered as parl of an independent examination.. or
4. The accounts have not been prepared in accordance wilh the methods and principles ol the Statemenl ol
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 IFRS1021,
I have no concerns and have come across no matters in conneclion with the examination lo which attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper underslanding ol the accounts to be reached.
Karen Hanlan. ACA
Member of Institute of Chartered Accountants England & Wales
Karen Hanlan Independent Examiner Ltd, I Saracen Close, Ettington, Warwickshire CV37 7SZ
Dale..
6". [1. 2025
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Statement of financial activities
(including an income and expenditure a¢eount)
Unrestricted
unds
2025
Restricted
funds
202S
Total
lunds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Not•
Incom¢
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
303.932
102,140
406.072
342.681
258.840
89.775
348,615
378.079
Investment Income - Bank interesl
7.869
7.869
3,558
Total Incoffl•
570.641
191.915
762.556
724,318
Expendlture
Raising funds
Charitable activities
47.156
47,156
45,891
467.902
178.317
646.219
671,948
Total •xp•ndltur•
515.058
178.317
695.575
717.839
Net income and net mov•m•nt
In fund$ foryear
Recon¢i1Sation ol lund$:
55.583
13.598
69,181
6,479
Total funds broughl forward
Transfer of funds
348,002
13,487
361.489
355,010
15751
575
Total lunds carried lorward
403.010
27.660
430.670
361,489
The slalement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure derives from continuing aclivilies,
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Balance sheet
2025
2024
Note
Flx•d a$$et$
Tangible assets
Current ass•ts
9.202
8.42L
Debtors and prepayments
Cash at bank and in hand
40.161
457.228
497.389
37,021
405.870
442.891
Current Il*bllltl•s
Creditors.. amounts falling
due within one year
Net current asseti
Net agset$
175.921)
421.468
430.670
189.8231
353.068
361.489
Fundj of th• charlty:
Restricted funds
27.660
13.487
Unrestricted funds
General reserves
216.860
186.150
450.670
239.311
108,691
361,489
Designated reserves
Total charlty lund•
The accompanying accounting policies and notes form part of these financial slalements.
Registered Company number.. 06217626.
For Ihe year ended 31 March 2025 the company was entilled lo exemption from audit
under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating lo small companies..
Responsibilities of directorsltruslees..
a. The members have not required the charitable company lo obtain an audit of its financial
statements lor the year in question in accordance with section 476 01 the Companies Act 2006
however, in accordance with section 145 of the Charilies Act 2011 the financial statements
have been examined by an independent examiner whose report appears on page 23.
b. The directorsltrustees acknowledge their responsibility for complying with the requirements ol
the Companies Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation ol accounts.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions
applicable to companies subject to the small companies. regime.
Approved by the trustees and signed on their behalf by-.
Ms Hayley Bowen. Chalr ol Trustees
Date:
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Statement of cash flows
2025
2024
Cash flowi Irom operatlng actlvltles:
Cash generatedllabsorbedl by operating activities (see below)
47.809
18,9391
Cash flow$ from Investlng actlvltles:
Purchase of tangible fixed assets
Interest received
14.320)
7.869
3,558
Nel cash generated by investing activities
3.549
3,558
Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year
51.358
15, 3811
Cash and cash equivalents al beginning of the year
405.870
411,251
Cash and ¢•$h •quivalent$ at •nd of the y•ar
457.228
405.870
Reconciliation of net income to net
cash flow from operating activities
2025
2024
Net incom• for the year las per th•
Statement of Fin•n¢lal A¢tl¥•t5ei)
Adjustments lor.
Depreciation charges
Interest received
69,181
6,479
3.539
(7,869)
(3.1401
(13.9021
47.809
8,370
13,5581
Increase in debtors
12,1211
Decrease in creditors
118,1091
N•t caih 9•n•rat•dl(ab•ovb•d) by op•r•tlng •ctlvltl•s
18.9391
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Principal accounting policies
Status of the company
The charitable company is limited by guarantee and does not have share
capital.The liability ol members is limited to £1 per member.
The principal accountin9 policies adopted. judgements and key sources of estimation
uncertainty in the preparation of the financial statements are as follows..
Ba•18 of pr•paratlon
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 applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS10211updated l January 20191- Icharities SORP IFRS10211.
the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021 and the Companies Act 2006.
Acacia Family Support meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS102. Assets and liabilities are initially
recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise slated in the relevant accounting policy notelsl.
Golng con¢•zn statement
The financial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumes Lhat the Company
will continue lo operate. The validity of this assumption is dependent upon the conlinuance of support from
the Company's key grant funders and in response to the progress made by the Company in pursuing a viable
budget including the obtaining ol further grants and other funds. The Company s current business plan shows
that the Company will be able to operate in the foreseeable future. Based on this understanding, the directors
believe that it remains appropriate lo prepare the financial statements on a going concern basis. The financial
statements do not include any adiuslmenls. which would result from the basis of PTeparalion being inappropriate.
Fund•
General accumulated funds are unreslricled funds available for general purposes and include funds
designated for a particular purpose.. the use of such funds remains at the discretion of the truslees.
RestricleLI funds are funds subject to conditions imposed by the donor or by specific terms of the appeal
under which ihe funds are raised. The restrictive conditions are binding upon the Charitable Company.
Incom•
Items of income are recognised and included in the accounts when all of the following crileiia are met..
The charity has enlillernent to the funds.
Any performance conditions attached to the ilemlsl of income have
been met or are lully within the control ol the charity.
There is sutticient certainty that receiyl ul i'he income is considered probable.
The amount can be measured reliably.
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Expenditure and Irreeoverable VAT
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or conslructive obligation to make a payment lo a third party.
it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably.
Expenditure is classified under the following activity headings..
Costs of raising funds comprise staff costs. fundraising consullanls lees other direct costs
and an allocation of other staff involved in the raising of funds for the charity.
Expenditure on charitable activities includes the direct costs of projects and activities undertaken
to further Ihe purposes of ihe charity anLI their associated support & governance costs.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a cost against the activity lor which the expendilure was incuired.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at a rate calculated lo write off the cost on a slraight- line basis
over a period of less than the estimated usef ul life of the assets as follows..
Fixtures, fittings and equipment.. 5-10 years.
Computer equipment." 3 years.
Fixed assets are capitalised when their cost exceeds £500.
Debtor•
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the selllemenl amount due aller any trade discount offered.
Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid after taking account ol any trade discounts due.
Ca8h at banlr and In hand
Cash al bank and cash in hand includes cash and short term highly liquid investments with a short maturity
of three months or less from the date ol acquisition or openin9 01 the dep0511 or similar account.
Credltors and provlslon•
Creditors and provisions are recognised where Ihe charity has a present obligation resulting
from a past event that will probably result in the transfer ot funds to a third party and the amount
due to sellle the obligation can be measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are
normally recognised at their settlement amount alier allowing for any trade discounls due.
Def•rr•d In¢om•
Income is deferred when monies are received in advance relating to projects commencing
after the financial year where the contract period is specified by the lunder,
T•xatlon
As a registered charity no provision is considered necessary for taxation.
Pen$A•n•
The charity contributes into a Group Personal Pension Plan for employees. This pension
plan is defined contribution in nature and as required under FRS102 the annual cosl is
recognised as incurred and included in the Statement of Financial Activities.
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otes to ft}￿E fxnanciall staftements
l. Donations and legacies
2025
2024
Subscriptions and donations
Unreslricled grants
74.932
59,830
231,319
ZZ9.000
305.932
291,149
Restricted grants-.
Sulton Coldfield Charitable Trust
20.000
15.000
Sutton Coldfield Town Council
10.000
22.000
5,000
5.600
26.040
10,000
Young People's Project various trusts
South Birmingham Centre
various trusts
Volunteering programme - various trusts
Birmingham City Council - Dad's project
Zurich Community Trust - Sustainabiliiy Fund
Other 9ranls under £5,000
16,500
4,500
1,750
10.000
3.500
102,140
406.072
3,782
51,532
Total
342,681
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2. Charxtable activities
202S
2024
Unrestricted..
NHS Birmingham Cross City Clinical Commissioning Group
Birmingham & Solihull Mental Health Foundation
Trust - Dadsl8AME awareness projects
Birmingham Women & Children's NHS Foundation Trust- YPP
102.645
95,831
106,195
101.240
50.000
50,000
258.840
247,071
Re51ricled'.
Big Lottery Communily Fund - project support
Hearts & Minds Partnership
56.462
94,440
36,568
33.315
89,775
348.615
131,008
378,079
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3. Expenditure
Direct Support and
charitable governance
activity
costs
Restricted
project costs
Exp•ndltur• on charltabl•
tlvltle• eompTl8e8:
Salary costs
Freelance fees
2025
140.932
312.410
54,477
507.819
335
1.475
3,840
5,650
Project running cost
Evaluation and impact
Prinling and publicity
Staff travel
13.738
97
13.835
8,625
si
1,212
9,888
3,581
2,621
32
6.234
84
1,838
777
2.699
Depreciation
48
3,295
3.343
Office costs
1.281
40.138
41.419
Premises costs
3.934
25,831
29.765
Insurance
3,566
3.566
Finance costs
9,852
9,852
Staffltruslee training
Volunteer costs
108
2,201
2.509
5.699
1.171
6.870
Independent Examiners fee
1.750
1.750
Legal and professional fees
172
172
Trustee expenses and meetings
Total
1.048
1,048
178.317
319,614
148.288
646.219
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3. Expenditure (continued)
DiTect Support and
charitable governance
activity
cost5
Restricted
Project costs
Expendlture on chaTltabl¢
aetivitie$ eompttse$:
2024
Salary costs
Freelance fees
156.367
313,480
77,751
547.598
1,495
265
4.586
6,346
Project runnin9 C0515
Evaluation and impact
7,942
1,300
9.242
11.475
11,475
Printing and publicity
102
1.479
1.581
Staff travel
34
1,180
463
1.677
Depreciation
274
8,096
8,570
Office costs
4.398
1,956
28,548
34.902
Premises costs
3,380
496
21,802
25.678
Insurance
3.949
3.949
Finance costs
9,597
9,S97
Stallllrustee training
Volunteer costs
1.521
1,765
3.286
1,762
4,409
37
6,208
Independent examineis fee
1,600
1.600
Legal and professional fees
Trustee expenses and meelings
17
17
142
280
422
Total
187,127
J32.947
151,874
671.948
2025
2024
Costs ol ral$Ang lund* ¢ompr18e:
Salary costs
Fundraising activity Costs and platform fees
Total
39,596
40,322
7.560
5,569
47,156
45,891
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4. Analysis of staff costs. trustee remuneration and expenses
2025
2024
Salaries
497.594
534.812
National Insurance
30,157
32.296
Pension costs
19.664
20,812
Total
547.415
587,920
The Charitable Company employed the full-time equivalent of 1712024-. 181 staff during the year.
No employees had benefits in excess of E60.00012024'. nil)
Pension costs are allocated lo activities in proportion to the related staffing costs incurred.
No expenses were reimbursed to Truslees during the year.
Trustee Indemnity Insurance is paid for by the Charity as part ol its overall insurance cover.
The key management personnel of the charity comprise the trustees, the Operations Director and ihe Business Support
Director and Assistant Business Director. Trustees receive no remuneration or other benefits from ihe charity. The
remuneration, including pension conlributions, of key management personnel for the year was E81,72512024.' £70,501).
S. Tangible fixed assets
Flxture. tlttlngs
and equlpment
Cost
Al beginnin9 of year
Additions
62,857
4,320
At end of year
Depreclatlon
Al beginning ol year
Charge for the year
At end of year
Net l>ook v•lu•
67,177
54,436
3,539
57.975
At JI March 2025
9.202
At 31 March 2024
8,421
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6. Debtors
2025
2024
Prepayments
Grants and donalions receivable
5.490
6,646
34.671
30,375
40.161
37.021
7. Creditors: amounts falling due wxthin one year
2025
2024
Trade creditors
18.842
17.867
Accruals
2.382
1,708
Deferred income
54,697
70.248
75,921
89.823
Movements in deferied income are as follows..
Al beginning ol year
Released to income in year
70.248
170,2481
Deferred in year
At end of year
54.697
54.697
Deferred income relates lo lunding received in advance lor the forlhcoming financial year.
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8. Restricted funds
The income funds of the charity include restricled funds comprising the
following amounts which have been applied for specific purposes:
Balance
at beginning
ot year
Balance
at end
of year
Income Expenditure
Transfers
2023
Big Lottery Community
Fund 2021-2026
241
56.462
154.1931
2.510
Emma's Fund
2,195
14.3261
2,131
Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust
20,000
120,0001
Sutton Coldfield Town Council
10.000
iio.0001
Hearts & Minds Partnership
South Birmingham Centre Funding
Young People's Projecl
Capital appeal
Volunteering Project
4,924
33.313
132,6841
5,553
5,000
Is,0001
4,571
22.000
123.4461
3.125
1,556
11.5561
5,600
IS.6001
Dad's Club
26.040
119.5681
6,472
Zurich Community Trust
Eveson Trust
10,000
10,000
3,500
(3.5001
Tot•1
13,487
191,915
1178,3171
575
27,660
Blg Lottery Fund•
Project funding by ihe BIG Lottery to run activities linked to Acacia's support services in
South Birmingham. funding Acacia's group work project and volunteer programme.
Emma'8 Fund
Donations received from friends and family of Emma 8org. founder of Acacia, after her
death in September 2018. With support from Emma's family, the charity has developed
Emma's Gift. an Acacia project that funds small gilts and essential items for families, service
providers lo offer practical support in families. homes and emergency items.
Sutton Coldlleld Charltabl•
Grant towaids the running costs of the Charitable Company's head office in Sutton
Coldfield and towards the salary of the Centre Manager in Walmley.
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Sutton Coldfield Town Coll￿11
Grant lowards running costs of our Sutton Coldfield project.
Hearts fr Mlnds Partnershlp
Funding Irorn the Community Fund's England-wide Partnerships Fund to develop
a grassroots partnership of perinatal mental health VCS organisations.
South Birmingham Centre
Pioject funding to run Acacia s services across South Birmingham.
Young People'* Projeet
Project funding towards the development and running of a specialist young parents
(school age to 211 pre and postnatal depression support projecl
Capltal •pp•al
Grants towards new laptops and screens purchased in 2025.
Volunteering projeet
Funding towards the volunteering programme.
Dad's Club
Funding iowards the running of activities to support the mental health and wellbeing of dads and partners.
Zurieh Communlty TTUgt
Funding towards helping Acacia's environmental and sustainability activities.
Ev•8on Tru•t
Funding lowards the development of a new Acacia website.
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Balance
at beginning
of year
Balance
at end
of year
Income Expenditure
Transfers
2024
Big Lottery Community
Fund 2020-2025
12,7421
94.440
191,4571
241
Emma's Fund
8,387
16.1921
2.195
Sutton Coldfield Charitable Trust
15,000
115,0001
Sutton Coldfield Town Council
10.000
iio,0001
Hearts & Minds Partnership
South Birmingham Centre Funding
Young People s Project
Capital appeal
Volunteering Project
Helping Hands Salary contribution
Total
6,287
36,568
137,9311
4,924
4.500
14.5001
5,368
16.500
117,2971
4,571
774
782
1,556
1,750
11,7501
3,000
13,0001
18.074
182.540
1187,1271
13.487
9. Designated funds
Funds have been designated by the Trustees to cover costs ol redundancy1£111.0501, dilapidalion$1£3.0001
and rental commitments IE3.6001 that would all fall due in the event of a winding up of operations. A
fund of ES0.000 has been sel aside lo cover known reductions in current NHS. Local Authority & Trust
and Foundation income streams. A further fund ol E18.500 has also been sel aside this year towards
activities in memory of Becky Plummer in conjunction with the agreed wishes of the Plummer lamily.
10. Analysis of net assets between funds
Restricted Unlestrlcted
funds
funds
2029
total
Fixed assets
9,202
9,202
Current assets
47,357
450.032
497.389
Current liabilities
119,6971
156, 2241
(75.9211
Total lund$
27,660
403,010
430.670
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Restricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2024
total
Fixed assets
8.421
8,421
Current assets
49.736
393,155
442.891
CuTTenl liabilities
136.2491
153.5741
189.823)
Total lunds
13,487
348,002
336.489
11. Operating lease commitments
2025
2024
Explrlng:
Within one year
Between two and live years
12.000
3.000
12. Controlling interests
The charity is controlled by the Iruslees.
13. Related party transactxons
There were no Iransactions with related parties in the year.
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14. Comparative statement of financial activitxes for 2024
Unrestricted
Restricted Total funds
funds 2024 funds 2024
2024
In¢om•
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
291.149
51.532
342.681
247.071
131,008
378.079
Investment income
bank interest
3.558
3.558
Total Incom•
541.778
182.540
724.518
ExpendltUT*
Raising funds
Charitable activities
45.891
45.891
484.821
187,127
671,948
Total •xp•ndltur•
Net (exp•ndllur•)Iln¢•m• and n•t mov•fflent
In lundj lor y¢ar b•lor• tr•nshrs
530,712
187.127
717.839
11.066
(4.587)
6.479
Reconclllatlon of funds:
Total funds brought forward
Tot•l fundi c•rrl•d forw•rd
336,936
18,074
355.010
348.002
13.487
361.489
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ACAC•IA
FAMIL4Y
SUPPORT
A liuge f£hanllt you to allll OJT fundiin
partners
Thanks go to all Ihe trusts. foundations and NHS teams who suppoTled us through the financial year. We are
hugely grateful for the support we continue lo receive from so many. We couldn't do it without you. Thank you.
Birmingham and Solihull
Mental Health
Birmingham Women's
and Children's
Blrmingham and Solihull
NHS Foundthtloh Trust
NHS Found•tlon Twrt
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