CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period From 01.04.2023 Period start date To 31.03.2024 Period end date Charity name: Rubicon Cares Charity registration number: 1144081 Objectives and Activities SORP reference Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out In Its governing document Para 1.17 To relicve ihe mental and physical sickness ol" persons rcsidenl in Kent suffering from Ir(iuma as a result of being victims of serious crime. by ihe provision of free counselling and support for such persons including the rovisions ol'a s cialisi hel line. lii planning our aclivilies lor ihe year we hai'c kept in mind ihe (.'harity Commission iuidancc on l)ublic B¢nefit at our Trustee m¢Llings. Summary of the main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or services identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1 19 The focus of our activities remains specialist trauma counselling tor peopl¢ affected by crime in Keni & Medway. This is for individuals agve 13 10 18 and adults with no upper age limil. The crime incident can be historical, current, reported or unreported. This benefits people by helping them deal with I reduce the trauma symptoms resulting from the crime incident. This in turns improves their mental I physical health. improves their day lo day functioning, improving their employability, improving relalionships. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 All Trustees have given due regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on Public Benefit Additional infonnation (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about" SORP ¥elerence Para 1.38 Policy on grant making Para 1.38 Policy on social investment including program related investment We have been very fortunate to be supported by volunteers within our community fundraisillL' plans and within our "back office, admin struclure. The volunteers come from various sources eg ex- service user. friends and families of counsellors. local communily mcmbers. students. Para 1.38 Contribution made by volunteers Other Achievements and Performance SORP reference In 202J-2024 we continued to see the impact of COVID-19 pandemic and the global financial crisis within the referrals we received and the lack of funding streams to access. The reduction in ￿"hat we were able lo raise tinancial l J. in this )'ear led to slreamliningi the service so thal we could conlinue to provide the service to our local communities and avoid closing the charity. Summary of the main achievemenls of the charity, idenlifying the dit"t"erence ihe charity's work has made to (he circumslances of ils beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Para 1.20 We continued to see an increase in referrals t.rom 'hard io reach, groups such as the 1[a￿'ellin￿J community. We were also supported by existing funders ,ho V*'ere i'erN, flexible with hoiv we spent lunds and exlendingy deadlines for funds to be spcnt. People conlinued io support us by donating or doing lundraising events to help us raise mone Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements V4here relevant about: Achievements against objeclives set Para 1.41 Perfomiance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Investment performance against objectives P•ia 1.41 Other Financial Review Review of the charity s financial position at the end of the period Para 121 Our lolal income for 2023-2024 was £106,738.29. The total expenditure was £162,970.24. The balance carried forward was £49,007.74. Ofihis £16,597.22 is restricled funding. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves stating why they are held Para 1.22 We hold £32,410.52 unrestricted funds in the bank for any unforeseen circumstances and lo ensure safe closure for clienls if the chariiy has to cease trading. We aim to keep Ihis reserve for the comin& year. Our main source of funds have been Sir Thomas srn￿he, Cole Charitable Trust, Schreier Foundation, OPCC, Tesco Groundworks, Keni Communiiy Foundation, Cobiree Charit