REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 07229248 (England and Wales)
REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1135666
Strategic Report, Report of the Trustees and
Unaudited Financial Statements for the Year Ended 30 April 2024 for
Voice of the Child

Voice of the Child for the Year
Strategic Report
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Strategic Report
Report of the Trustees and Statement of Responsibilities
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Independent Examiners Report
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Statement of Financial Activities
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Balance Sheet
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Statement of Cash Flows & Notes to the Financial Statements
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Detailed Statement of Financial Activities
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Voice of the Child
Strategic Report
For the Year Ended 30 April 2024
The trustees present their strategic report for the year ended 30 April 2024.
Our Child Contact Centre continues to experience a significant increase in demand for services amidst rising
referra Is of complex cases involving relationship breakdowns, domestic violence, and cha Ilenging family
dynamics. Th is increased demand, coupled with our limited resources and a small team focused on
frontline service delivery, has posed ongoing operational and financial challenges.
Challenges:
Resource Limitations: Despite the urgent need for dedicated roles in business development,
fundraising, and marketing to ensure growth and sustaina bility, financial constraints hinder
recruitment.
Increased Demand.. The continued rise in complex cases places significant pressure on staff
wellbeing and stretches our capacity to deliver timely services.
Operation31 Struggles: Staff burnout, minimal wages, and limited funding remain key concerns,
exacerbated by the ongoing backlog of family referrals.
Strategic Priorities,.
To addres5 these challenges, we recognise the need for 3 dedicated focus on growth, sustainability, and
awareness. Key priorities include:
l. Business Development and Fundraising
Recruit a strategic business development and fundraising team to identify and secure
funding opportunities and partnerships.
Explore low-cost, high-impact initiatives such as online crowdfunding and community
fundraising events.
Build partnerships with local businesses and community organisations for sponsorships and
fin3 ncial support.
Marketing and Awareness
Establish a marketing and social media team to raise awareness of our services and
financial needs.
Launch public awareness campaigns to highlight the importance of our work and 3ttr3Ct
donations, volunteers, and partnerships.
3. Staff Support and Capacity Building
Provide training for managing complex trauma cases and explore opportunities for
therapeutic support for staff.
Engage volunteers and interns to alleviate pressure on the core team.
4. Operational Improvements
Consider extending service hours to reduce the case backlog.
Explore partner5hip5 for pro bono support or rent-free premises to reduce operational
costs.
Conclusion
Our cha rity remains committed to meeting the needs of vulnerable familie5 despite significant challenges.
To achieve long-term sustainability and growth, we must prioritise strategic investment in business
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development, fundraising, and marketing while continuing to advocate for support from our community
and stakeholders.
We invite collaboration and support as we continue to provide critical services to families in need.
he needs of children are the heart of all our work".
Approved by order of the board of trustees on 24101/25 and signed on its behalf by:
Phoenix-Ri5es Tabot-ojong
Trustee & Oirector of Services
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Report of the Trustees for the
Year Ended 30 April 2024
The trustees who are 3150 directors of the charity for the purpose5 of the Companies Act 2006, present their
report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 30 April 2024. The trustees have
adopted the provisions of FRS 102 Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI 'Accounting and Reporting
by Cha rities, (effective I" January 20151.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAIL5
Registered Company number
07229248 (England and Wales)
Reglstered Charity number
1135666
Reglstered offlce
Unit 8,
Beacon Tree Plaza
Gillette Way
Reading
RG2 OBS
Trustees
C Palmer
S Tabot
A Fomuso
J Ebai
P Tabot-ojong
Independent examiner
Ch ris Sellars
FCA
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governlng document
The charity is controlled by its governing document, a deed of trust, and constitutes a limited company,
limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Voice of the Child was incorporated as 3 company limited by guarantee on 20th April 2010 and registered
as a charity on 26th April 2010. The company was established under a Memorandum of Association, which
established the objects and power5 of the Charitable Company and is governed by its Article5 of
Association.
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STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Recruitment and appolntment of new trustees
The recruitment and retention of trustees is an ongoing process for Voice of the Child. The role is voluntary-
however, it requires commitment and dedication, which makes it increasingly difficult to recruit trustees
who are likely to be fully committed to their roles. The recruitment and selection process are robust
enough to ensure thal i)ew Iruslee5 fully understand and commit to the responsibility assigned to them.
We continue to advertise and accept applications from potential trustees with va ried skills.
We also wish to acknowledge the valuable contribution made by our some very committed team of
volunteers towards our work.
Induction and trainlng of new trustees
Induction of new Trustees is undertaken in a structured manner, following an init131 period when potential
Board members are invited to attend 35 guest5 to gain an introduction to the charity and meet other Boa rd
members. The Executive and Chairman manage the induction,. training and briefings for Trustees on
matters concerning the strategic, legal, and operational aspects of the charity are arranged from time to
time, with inputs from extern31 consulta nts as well as from the senior staff of the charitv.
A skills 3naly5is conducted on the Board informs the Trustee5 of Specific skills and other characteristics and
qualities that are needed to enhance its composition, bearing this in mind, new Trustees are currently
recruited through personal and professional networks and to date these methods have been successful,
although we have found that quite a few suitable. Candidates who have been approached have declined
due to having too many existing commitments. Trustees are elected for three years with a third of the
Board due for re-election each year.
The Board takes responsibllity for all policy decisions. The minutes of B03rd meetings constitute the formal
record of proceedings and decisions taken and a pproved by the Directors.
The day-to-day operations of the charity are delegated to the Managing Director, who works in close
colla boratlon with the members of the Board of Directors, drawin8 upon their expertise as appropriate.
Organlsational structure
Voice of the Child is directed by a Board of Directors, who are known as Trustees for the pu rposes of charity
law and throughout this report are collectively referred to as the Trustees. The Trustees are professional
people drawn from various other professional sectors and appointed at the Charity's annual general
meeting or formal quarterly board meetings. Their time is given volunt3rily. Meetings are held quarterly,
and busine55 is conducted largely by discussion and consensus in formal meetings.
STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Risk management
The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensure
a ppropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error.
The trustees consider the major risks to which the charity is exposed when updating its strategic plans.
These include internal and external risk5 that. if occurring, would be likely to affect finance and resources,
staffing and other aspects of the work of the charity.
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rhe trustees are s3t15fied that procedures and systems are in place to monitor and control these risks, to
mitigate any impact that they may have on the charity in its future operations.
The Board of Trustees held the last formal review of Voice of the Child's major risks and its contingencies
and monitoring and control systems on the 12th of March 2024.
OBJEcfivES AND ACTIVITIES
Oblectlves and Alms
The M ission of Voice of the Child, which is built upon our statutory object's clause, is:
The promotion of good health, advancement of education and relief of poverty of children and their
families, in particular but not exclusively amongst black and minority ethnic communities, by providing a
community-ba5ed family support facility
The objects of the charity may be summari5ed a5 follows:
To empower and strengthen families so they can maximise their parenting capacity, maintain positive
family relationships and to improve outcomes for children and young people.
To increase the availability and 3ccessibility of specialist resources for improve life opportunities for
children and young people with special needs.
To raise awareness of the complex needs of Black and M inority Ethnlc.
To support children, young people and family members through the promotion and use of culturally
appropriate and senritive reeourcer
To work proactively in partnership with children, young people, families and relevant organisations to raise
awareness and to promote positive outcomes for children and young people.
Significant activities
Child Contact Services:
Providing a safe, comfortable, secure, and supported environment where children of separated families
(involved in child protection/childcare proceedings) can enjoy private quality time with significant family
members a relaxed, comfortable. safe and supervised environment. It is essential for every child to have
the opportunity to develop and mainta in links with Significant family members for long-term psychological
and emotional wellbeing.
One to one support.. Providing emotional support to familie5 in need.
Advocacy.. Supporting children and young people in need to have their views, wishes and feelings
represented at professional meetings, to improve outcomes
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Public beneflt
The constraints of funding continue to limit the services we provide to the residents of Berkshire.
Buckinghamshire and the surrounding counties although like in the previous year, we have continued to
See an increase in the demand for our Family Empowerment Hub and Child Contact Services from further
afield from Local Authorities, solicitors and courts beyond the South East, e.g. Wales, Swindon, Portsmouth,
Bournemouth, London etc
Approximately 10489 people lincluding Children & family members). Individuals who benefited from our
services this year range from 0 - 55 years of age of which 96% are u nder 18 years old, albeit their parents
being the main recipients of support in some cases to improve outcomes for children.
We received approximately 3799 enquiries for our services, 3695 of which related to Contacts.
approximately 50% of those progressed and resulted in 3 total of 3250 contact sessions of which 94% were
supervised contacts, 6% supported contacts.
We currently have a long waiting list of approximately 35 families waiting to use our child supervised and
5UPPOrted contact services.
Our ambition Is to reach out to 4000 families in need in the next few years to help improve outcomes for
children and young people.
In planning our projects and activities the trustees of Voice of the Child have complied with their duty in
section 4 of the 2006 Charities Act to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission.
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Charltable actlvltles
We have continued proactively respond to some the challenges and opportunlties that have presented to
us to this year, ensuring that our reputation grows beyond the South East and our Services are accessible
nationally. Voice of the Child
remains the only NACCC (National Association of Child Contact Centresl
accredited contact centre offering both Supervised and Supported contact services weekdays / weekend
within a 75 miles radius. This means we have a strategic position in the marketplace and there has been
more opportunities to develop our brand and partnerships this year. We have grown our partnership
network by a further 25% this year. This includes County Courts, Local authorities and solicitors beyond the
South East who refer to clients to our services.
Unfortunately, 96% of our referrals do not come with a financial support package, hence the families are
expected to pay a subsidised rate for service5, and this is unaffordable for most families. This has presented
some challenges for us to creatively find cost effective options to boost our resources to ensure that our
services are accessible to families in need.
Soclal Works Training and Practice: Through University partnerships, we were able to offer two work-based
100 days or 70 days placement to three undergraduate social Work Student this year. This helped us to
reach out to more families.
Staffing: We have struggled with staffing this year as the centre operations manager and centre
coordinator resigned halfway through the year. However, we successfully recruited three full time Family
Centre Support workers. We continued to use sessional, and contractors where required to bridge any
gaps.
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Voice of the Child has renewed its membership and accreditation with the National Association of Child
Contact Centres INACCCI during this accounting period and that Voice of the Child has achieved all the
elements required for a child cont3Ct centre offering supervised contact and is an accredited member no.
126515 of the National Association of Child Contact.
Consequently. the centre has become more recognised as the only Centre within a 75 miles radius and the
demand of our services continues to grow, thus putting pressure on ou r capacity to develop and sustain
growth.
Summary of our achievements based on individual projects:
ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE
Fundralslng actlvltles
Donation / Collection:
We are privileged to con51Stently receive in-kind donations valued at a pproximately £43,000 per annum
from Centric Community Projects, which cover the c05t of our rent. We would like to express our profound
gratitude for their generosity. However, the conditions attached to this offer raise significant concerns. We
are required to vacate the property with only one month's notice and are restricted to operating hours of
7..00 AM to 6..00 PM. These limitations make it exceedingly difficult to accommodate school-aged families,
who typically seek contact after school or work hours during weekdays.
Moreover, there is a potential risk of disruption to the delivery of our unique services to children and
families if the landlords were to terminate the contrart with short notice. This situation place5 Us under
enormou5 pressure to proactively seek alternative funding to secure a more suitable venue. A sta ble,
flexible, and appropriate facility is essential to ensure we can continue responding effectively to the diverse
need5 Of vulnerable families with certainty and consistency.
Additionally, we received a £2,500 grant from the Ministry of Defence IMODI to support the running costs
of our supported contact Services and a £325.00 donation from Thames Valley Family Law society l TVFLS).
We are deeply grateful for this contribution, which helps us sustain this vital aspect of our work.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves pollcy
It is the policy of the cha rity to maintain unrestricted funds, which are the free reserves of the charity, at a
level that equates to at least three months unrestricted expenditure. This provides suff icient funds to cover
management, administration, and support costs, and to respond to urgent requests from overseas that
may arise from time to time.
Flnanclal Revlew
There is an increase in income £245,7701£196,037 in 20221231.
Total charitable expenditure has increased to £204,7691£204,160 in 20221231. However. the effect of the
pandemic continues to pose further complexities for our work in terms of additional resources required to
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manage an exponential increase in demand for our services. A bounce back loan was secured to manage
staffing and organisational cost during the Covid 19 pandemic and transition to normality. The overall
result is that there was a profit of £41,001 for the year.
Future Developments
We continue to grow our reputation as a key provider of supervised contact and family support services.
Ou r priority for the upcoming yea r is to secure the necessary funding to establish and sustain a core fam i ly
support team, as well as a dedicated business development and fundraising team, to ensure the long-term
sustainability of the charity.
Looking forward, we also aim to initiate research projects toward becoming 3 recognized research centre
for family breakdown and interventions. This would include building a team of psychologists and
psychotherapists to collaborate closely with families and the courts to facilitate smoother family
transitions. These efforts will further enhance our capacity to support families effectively while contributing
to the broader understanding of family dynamics and the impart of inteNentions.
A significant challenge remains securing a permanent and accessible building for our operations. Our
current tenancy offers no long-term guarantees. with only a one-month notice period, and is limited bv
restricted operating hours. This situation underscores the urgent need for core funding to sustain the
charity's staffing, operational expenses, and project development, ensuring our services remain accessible
to familie5 in desperate need.
Constralnts and Strategy
As previously highlighted. a substantial nu mber of contact centres have closed due to the financial strain
caused by the pandemic. Our charity is now experiencing a record-bre3king increase in referrals, prima rily
linked to relationship breakdowns that occurred during this period. Many families are also traveling from
further afield, some from over 75 miles away, to access our services. This increase in demand has placed
immense pressure on our limited resource5. At present, we have a backlog of over 35 family referrals
awaiting contact, with most fa milies waiting a n average of four months for services.
Despite the increasing demand for our services, we have not received government funding, and our
reliance on limited grants and community financial support has made it challenging to meet operational
needs.
Without adequate funding, it has become increasingly difficult to manage core activities, including
fundraising efforts critical to advancing the orga nisation's mission. These financial and staffing constraints
pose a serious threat to the charity's survival and its ability to meet the growing demand for services.
Moving forward, we remain committed to finding creative 501utions to these challenges. Our strategv
includes exploring opportunities to engage with government bodies for support and actively pursuing
alternative funding sources to stabilize and expand our operations. By breaking the current cycle of
financi31 instability, we aim to build a sustainable foundation that ensures we can continue providing
essential services to the families that rely on us.
Th is report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.
The notes form part of these financial statements
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Report of the Trustees for the
For the Year Ended 30 April 2024
Approved by order of the board of trustees 24/01125 and signed on its behalf by..
Phoenix-Rises Tabot-ojong
Trustee & Director of se￿iCe5
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STATEMENT OF TRUST RESPONSIBILITIES
The trustees (who are also the directors Voice of the Child for the purposes of company lawl are
responsible for preparing the Trustees, Report and the fina ncial statements in accordance with applicable
law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards FRS 102 Statement of Recommended Practice ISORPI
'Accounting and Reporting by Charitie5' (effective I" January 20151.
Comp3ny13w requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year that give a true
and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company and of the incoming resources and
application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that period.
In prepa ring those financial statements, the trustees are required to
Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.
Observe the methods and principles of the Charity SORP.
Make judgements and estimates that are re350nable and prudent.
Prepa re the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is ina ppropriate to presume
that the charitable company will continue in business.
The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with the reasonable
accuracy at a ny time the financial position of the charitable company and to enable them to ensure that the
financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are 3150 responsible for the safeguarding
assets of the charitable company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of
fraud and other irregu13 rities.
The trustees are responsible for the maintenance and integrity of the corporate and financial information
included on the charitable company's website. Legislation in the United Kingdom governing the preparation
and dissemination of financial statements may differ from legislation in other jurisdictions.
This report has been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the Companies Act
2006 relating to small companies.
Trustees, report incorporating a strategic report, approved by order of the board of trustees, as the
company directors, on 24/0112025 and signed on the board'5 behalf by..
The notes form part of these financial statements
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For the Year Ended 30 April 2024
Phoenix-Rises Tabot-ojong
Trustee & Director of Services
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Independent Examiners Report
For the Year Ended 30 April 2024
I report on the accounts for the year ended 30 April 2024 set out on pages 13-23.
Respective responsibilities of trustees and examiner
The charity's trustees (who are also the directors for the purposes of company lawl are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts. The charity's trustees consider that an audit is not required for this year
(under Section 144{21 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act)) and that an independent examination is
required.
Having satisfied myself that the charity is not subject to audit under company law and is eligible for
independent examination, it is my responsibility to:
examine the accounts under Section 145 of the 2011 Act
to follow the procedures laid down in the General Directions given by the tharity
Commission (under Section 145151 Ib} of the 2011 Act); and
to state whether particular matters have come to my attention.
Basis of the independent examiner's report
My examination was carried out in accordance with the General Directions given by the Charity
Commission. An examination includes a review of the accounting records kept by the charity and a
comparison of the accounts presented with those records. It also includes consideration of any unusual
items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you as trustees concerning any such
matters. 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 matters set out in the statements below.
Independent examiner's statement
In connection with my examination, no matter has come to my attention:
{1) Which gives me reasonable cause to believe that, in any material respect, the
requirements
to keep accounting records in accordance with Section 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006,.
and
to prepare accounts which accord with the accounting records, comply with the accounting
requirements of Sections 394 and 395 of the Companies Act 2006 and with the methods and
principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice:
Accounting and Reporting by Charities
have not been met; or
(2) to which, in my opinion, attention should be drawn to enable a proper understanding of the
accounts to be reached.
Chris Sellars
FCA 27101/2025
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statement of Financial Activities
For the Year Ended 30 April 2024
30.04.24
Unrestricted
funds
30.04.23
Total
funds
Note5
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM:
Income from charitable activities
Donations
Grants
Child Contact Services & Family Support
Other Income
43,325
2,500
189,148
10,797
43.000
2,500
150,537
Total Income and Endowments
EXPENDITURE ON
Costs of generatlng funds
Costs of generating voluntary income
Charltable actlvltles
Administrative Staff
Premises cost
Child Contact SeNices &Family Support
245,770
196,037
19,880
14,892
64,886
44,647
75,356
91,535
44,772
52,961
Governance costs
Total expendlture
204,769
204.160
NET INCOMING/ (OUTGOING) RESOURCES
41,001
18,1231
RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total
Funds brought forward
194,0221
{85,8991
TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD
153,0211
194,0221
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Balance Sheet
For the Year Ended 30 April 2024
30.04.24
U nrestricted
funds
30.04.23
Total
Funds
Notes
FIXED ASSETS
Ta ngible assets
io
2,250
2,777
CURRENT ASSETS
Debtors: amounts falling due within one
year
li
306
Cash at bank and in hand
23,485
12,957
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due within one year
12
118,1101
(44,3181
NET CURRENT A55ETS
5,681
131,3611
TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT
LIABILITIES
7,931
128,5841
CREDITORS
Amounts falling due after more than one
vear
13
160,9521
165,4381
NEf ASSETS/(LIABILITIES)
153,0211
194,0221
FUNDS
Unrestricted funds:
General fund
14
153,0211
{94,0221
TOTAL FUNDS
153,0211
194,0221
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Balance Sheet
For the Year Ended 30 April 2024
The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006
for the year ended 30 April 2024.
The members have not required the charitable company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for
the year ended 30 April 2024 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
(a)
ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 a nd
387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable
company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each fina ncial yea r in
accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the
requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements. so far as applicable to the
charitable companv.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the special provisions of Part 15 of the
Companies Act 2006 relating to small charitable companies and with the FRS 102 Statement of
Recommended Practice.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees on 25101/2025 and were signed on its
behalf by..
Phoenix-Rises Tabot-ojong
Trustee & Director of Services
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 April 2024
Table I: Statement of cash flows
Total
Funds
Prior
year
funds
Note
Cash flows from operating activities:
Net cash provided by (used in) operating activities
10,528
16,9391
(Table 2
below)
Cash flows from Investlng actlvlties..
Dividends, interest, and rents from investments
Proceeds from the sale of property, plant and equipment
Purchase of property, plant and equipment
Proceeds from sale of investments
Purchase of investments
Net cash provlded by (used in) investing artivitie5
Cash flows from financing activities:
Repayment5 of borrowing
Cash inflows from new borrowing
Receipt of endowment
Net cash provided by (used In) financing artivities
10,528
16,9391
Change in cash and cash equlvalents in the reporting
period
Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the
reporting period
Change in cash and cash equivalents due to exchange
rate movements
10,528
16,9391
12,957
19,896
IT3 ble 3
below)
Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting
period
23,485
12,957
(Table 3
below)
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 April 2024
Table 2: Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities
Current
Year
Prior
Year
Net movement in funds for the reportlng period (as per
the statement of financlal activltles)
Adjustments for:
Depreciation charges
Dividends, interest and rents from investments
Fixed asset ladditionsl/d isposal
Ilncreasel/decrease in stocks
11 ncrease)/decrease in debtors
Increase/ldecreasel in creditors
Net cash provided by (used Inj operatlng activlties
41,001
18,1231
1,325
1,331
17981
12,7241
13061
130,6941
10,528
2,577
16,9391
Table 3." Analysis of cash and cash equivalents
Current
Year
Prior
Year
Cash in hand
Notice deposits {less than 30 days)
Overdraft facility repayable on demand
Total cash and cash equivalents
23,485
12,957
23,485
12,957
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 April 2024
ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparlng the financlal statements
The accounts (financial statements) have been prepared in accordance with the Statement of
Recommended Practice.. Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their 3ccountS in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
IFRS1021 and the Financial Reporting St3nd3rd 3pplic3ble in the United Kingdom and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Charities Act 2011.
Accounting convention
The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. and in
accordance with the Companies Act 2006 and the requirements of the Statement of Recommended
Practice, Accounting and Reporting by Charities.
The financial statements are prepared, on a going concern basis, under the h istorical cost convention.
Incomlng resources
All incoming resources are included on the Statement of Financial Activities when the charity is
legally entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy.
Resources expended
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basi5 and has been classified under he3dings that
aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to headings,
they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.
Tanglble flxed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its
estimated usefu I life.
Taxatlon
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on it5 charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted fu nds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the
trustees.
Restricted funds can on ly be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charitv.
Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted
purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial
statements.
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Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 April 2024
VOLUNTARY INCOME
30.04.24
Unrestricted
funds
30.04.23
Total
funds
Donations
Donations in the year include, Rent donation of £43,000, and £325 from Thames Valley Family
Lawyers Society.
COSTS OF GENERATING VOLUNTARY INCOME
30.04.24
Unrestricted
Funds
30.04.23
Total
Funds
Support costs
CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COST5
Direct Costs
Support Costs
Totals
Administrative staff
52,669
12,217
64,886
Premises costs
44,647
44,647
Child Contact Services & Family Support
75,356
75,356
128,025
56,864
184,889
COSTS
Finance
Management
Totals
Cost of generating voluntary income
Administrative staff
Premises cost5
Child Contact Services & Family Support
19,880
64,886
44,647
19,880
64,886
44,647
75,356
75,356
75,356
129,413
204,769
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Voice of the Child
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 April 2024
SUPPORT COSTS
30.04.24
Total
activities
30.04.23
Total
activities
Costs of Administrative
generating
staff
voluntary
income
Premises
costs
Postage&
stationery
Other
administrative
expenses
Bank charges
Telephone
Insurance & Rent
Sundries
Staff Training
Wages & 531aries
Depreciation
70
70
63
16,915
2,929
5.616
22,567
2,929
3,011
44,647
2,195
19,766
3,274
2,701
44,772
2,853
3,011
44,647
2,195
52,669
1,325
52,669
1,325
76,439
1,331
19,880
64,886
44,647
129,413
151,199
GOVERNANCE COSTS
30.04.24
Unrestricted
funds
30.04.23
Total
funds
Independent examiner's fees
NET INCOMING/(OUTGOINGI RESOURCES
Net resources are stated after cha rging/lcreditingl'.
30.04.24 30.04.23
Unrestricted
Total
Funds
Funds
Depreciation - owned assets
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Voice of the Child
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 April 2024
TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
Trustees did not receive remuneration neither for the year ended 30 April 2024 nor for the year
ended 30 April 2023.
Trustees, expenses
There were no trustees, expenses paid neither for the year ended 30 April 2024 nor for the year
ended 30 April 2023.
STAFF COSTS
30.04.24
30.04.23
Wages and salaries
52,669
76,439
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows;
30.04.24
30.04.23
No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000.
io.
TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
Plant and
Machinery
Fixtures a nd
fittings
Totals
COST
On l May 2023 and 30 April 2024
Addltions
46,190
6,943
53.133
798
47,988
798
53,931
6.943
DEPRECIATION
l May 2023
Charge for year
30 April 2024
43,413
6,943
50,356
44,739
6,943
51,682
NET BOOK VALUE
30 April 2024
30 April 2023
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Voice of the Child
Notes to the Financial Statements
Forthe Year Ended 30 April 2024
11. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR
30.04.24
30.04.23
Other debtors
306
12. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN I YEAR
30.04.24 30.04.23
Trade Creditors
Other creditors
Loans
818
7,292
769
33,549
18.110 44,318
Included within Other loans is a COVID bounce back loan of £IO,00012023.' £10,000), which is 100%
guaranteed by the government.
13.
CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE AFTER MORE THAN ONE YEAR
30.04.24
30.04.23
Other loans - 1-2 years
Included within Other loans is a COVID bounce back loan of £34,64412023.' £39,130), which is lOO%
guaranteed by the government.
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Voice of the Child
Notes to the Financial Statements
For the Year Ended 30 April 2024
14. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS
Net Movement
In Funds
At 1.05.23
At 30.04.24
Unrestricted Funds
General Fund
194,0221
41,001
153,0211
TOTAL FUNDS
194,0221
41,001
{53,0211
Net movernent in fund5, included in the above are as follows..
Income
Resources
Resources
expended
Movement in
funds
Unrestrlcted funds
General fu nd
245,770
1204,769)
41,001
TOTAL FUNDS
245,770
1204,7691
41,001
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Qice of the Child
Qetailed Statement of Financial Activities
forthe Year Ended 30 April 2024
30.04.24
Unrestricted funds
30.04.23
Total funds
INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS
Donations
43,325
43,000
Incomin8 resources from charitable activitles
Child Contact Services & Family Support
Grants
other Income
189,148
2,500
10,797
150,537
2,500
Total Income and endowments
245,770
196,037
EXPENDITURE ON
Charitable activities
Wages
Rent, Rates and Water
Child Contact Services &Family Support
52,669
43,000
75,356
76,439
43,000
52,961
171,025
172,400
Governance costs
Independent examiner's fees
1,200
1,200
Support costs Management
Telephone
Posta8e and stationery
Software
Subscriptions
Other expenditure
Marketing
Accountancy
Plant, machinery, fixtures and fittings- Depreciation
Entertainment
Staff training and welfare
Repairs & Maintenance
Travel & subsistence
Legal & Professional
3,011
70
216
1,692
2,195
1,861
564
1,325
419
1,427
4,238
6,670
4,280
2,701
63
656
2,674
2,853
208
564
1,331
4,610
2,273
7,231
350
29,168
26,714
Finance
Insurance
Bank charges
1,647
2,929
1,772
3,274
4.576
5,046
Total resources expended
204,769
204.160
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Voice of the Child
Detailed Statement of Fina ncial Activities
for the Year Ended 30 April 2024
30.04.24
Unrestricted funds
30.04.23
Total funds
Net incoming resources/ (outgoing resources)
41,001
18,1231
This does not form part of the statutory financial statements
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