REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER.. 075561681England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1144162 Report of the Trustees and Unaudit8d Financial Statements for the Year Ended 31 March 2025 for Centre for Criminal A ompan eals uarantee APFEAL Roy Pinnod< & Co LLP Chartered Certified Accountants Wren House 68 London Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 1NG
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Contents of the Financial Statements ort ear arc Page Report of the Trustees Independent Examlnefs Report Statement of Financial Activities Balance Sheet 9 to 10 Cash Flow Stalement Notes to the Cash Flow Slatement 12 Notes to the Financial Statements 13 to 24
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Re Istered number: 07556168 ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended March 2025 The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of Ihe Companies Act 2006. present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 March 2025. The tnjstees have adopted the provisions of Accounting and Reporling by Charities= Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities preparing Iheir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019). Report of Chair of Trustees: APPEAL is a charity and law practice dedicated lo challengirKJ wrongful conviclions and promDling a fairer juslice system.. An Impact report detailing the organisation's work over the last year can be found on the APPEAL website. at www.appeal org.uk.Some highlights are contained within this report. During 2024-25, APPEAL has continued to challenge wrongful convictions and unfair sentences, bringing cases to the Court of Appeal {Criminal Division) and the Criminal Cases Review Commission. In accordance with it's Theory of Change, APPEAL has supported individuals and their families who have experienced a miscarriage of justice and who cannot afford to pay for an appeal lawyer. APPEAL has also campaigned on wider issues to achieve reform of the criminal justi system. The organisalion deploys ils expert knowledge lo idenlify particular issues of concern, conduct research, publish our fin(lings and campaign. The key focuses of APPEAL'S work on wrongful convictions, includes, racial justice, women's justice and poliGe accountability. Alongside our casework APPEAL provides holistic support to victims of miscarriage of justice and their families, as well as campaigning to reform the unfair compensation regime for wrongful convictions. This year has been a period of deep. steady prrJ3ress- behind the scenes, our legal team continued to work on complex cases with care and rigour, often in the face of frustrating inslitutional resistance. Our racial juslice team continued its important work exploring the disproportionate impact of criminal convictions on Black and racially minoritised communities, particulady within tho context of joint ontorprise prosecutions. This year also saw us strengthoning our work to help wrongfully convicted women in the justice syslem. working collaboralively to raise awareness about Ihe treatment of women, who are survivors of abuse, who are unfairly criminalised. Joe Hingston Chair Page 1
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Re Istered number: 07556168 ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended March 2025 OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES ObjectlV8s and Activities The Charity's objects, as set out in its Memorandum and Articles of Association are.. The relief of povety and financial hardship amongst prisoners and olher convicted people living in the United Kingdom, by providing investigation services. legal advice and assistance regarding appeals of criminal convictions and serntens via applications to the Criminal Cases Review Commission and the Court of Appeal. Prornoting th8 sound administration ofjustice and proper administration of th8 law for the public benefit, in particular by all or any of the follong.. providing investigation services, legal advice and assistance regarding appeals of criminal convictions and sentences via applications to the Criminal Cases Review Commission and the Court of Appeal to persons who, through lack of means, would otherwise b8 unable to afford thetn. inforrning and educating criminal juslice policy makers. investigating and prosecuting authorities, the legal profession and the public about any systemic issues which need to be addressed to avoid unsafe convictions. Public benefit The trustees have given due consideralion to Charity Commission published guidance on the operation of the Public Benefit requirement. The organisation seeks to benefil the public by testing the accuracy and faimess of the criminal justice system's case outcomes and by making the criminal justice system more accountable for its mistakes so that it can learn from them. Pro Bono, Students and Volunleers APPEAL is supported by lawyers at leading City law finns who contribute time pro bono to our case enquiries and litigation efforts as well as to system research directed at reform. The firms assign Junior, senior and administrative staff to Ihe cases and research assignments. APPEAL also works with university students reading law and related disciplines through a clinical legal education programme. The students are trained in appeal practice and the causes of miscarriages of justice and contribute their time to cases and research projects. APPEAL'S continues to offer work experience opportunities to students who would not otherwise be able to secure such placements. Students are hosted from universities in the UK aj abroad where the sponsoring institution covers some student expenses andlor provides academic credit. Page 2
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Re Istered number: 07556168 ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended March 2025 ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE APPEAL played a ntral role in securing justice for Andy Malkinson. whose wror#Jful conviction was overturned after 17 year5. Chris Henley Kc's independent report exposed serious institulional failings and prompted the resignation of the CCRC Chair and led to a major review of 5,500 previously rejected CCRC cases, A criminal invesligation into wlice misconduct is now undetway, and Andy received interim compensation. His case has directly InflUend proposed reforms to the critninal appeals process. APPEAL launched a national campaign to challenge the UK'S restrictive compensation rules for the wrongfully convicted. With new funding, Ihe organisation is uniting victims, briefing MPS, and pushing to repeal the 2014 legal test that requires proving innocence beyond reasonable doubl-a barrier Ihal has denied juslice to over 90010 of applicanls. APPEAL continued to expose systemic racism in poliong and prosecution. particularly through ils PROOF 6 event at Parliam8nt. The organisation highlighted cases such as the Manchester 10 and Birmingham Four, and successfully overtumed convictions linked to corrupl officer DS Ridgewell_ APPEAL is calling for automatic reviews of convictions whenever a police officer is imprisoned. APPEAL advocated for women affected by trauma and abuse who have been unfairly sentenced, contributing to national legal discourse and supporting the Law Commission's review of homicide laws. This work emphasises the need for trauma-informed legal defences and fairer Ireatrnent of women within Ihe Justi system. APPEAL'S media presence expanded significantly. with the BBC documentary The Wrong Man-telling Andy Malkinson's story-reaching 1.9 million viewers. The organisats-on featured in over 65 media outlels and participale(i in more than 20 events, including the CALA conference, where it champoned access to justice and highlishted the chronic underfunding of appeal work. Through its Bound by Injustice (BBI) prograrnme, APPEAL provided emotional, legal, and practical support to 26 individuals and 6 families affected by wrongful convictions_ This included end-of-life care. prison advocacy, and creative engagement, culminating in a healing retreat that strengthened community bonds and resilience. Visit. https:Ilappeal.org.uklimpact-report-2024-251 for more details of APPEAL'S work over the last 12 months. Alms for the future Looking to the future, APPEAL aims to fulfil the following objectives in 2025-26: 1. Bring more cases to the Court of Appeal: Building un recent wins. APPEAL aims to bring at least one appeal case to the Court of Appeal each year. 2. Reform of the CCRC and appeals system: Including cultural and personnel changes within the CCRC, improved access to 8vidence post-conviction, and a fairer appeals process. 3. Abolish the unfair compensation test- Campaign to end the requirement to prove innocence beyond reasonable doubt for misCalage ofjust1 compensation. 4. Challènge racism in criminal justice- Publish research on racist stereotypes in joint enterprise cases and Ihe legacy of 'sus' laws. and push for reform. 5. Promote diversity and lived experience: Build more diverse team of lawyers and advisors and work wilh those who have diiect experience of the appeals sysleffl. 6 Inform and support women appealing their convictions: work with the women and legal experts to create trauma informed materials to support women navigating the appeals process. Page 3
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Re Istered number: 07556168 ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended March 2025 FINANCIAL REVIEW Financial position During the financial period, the charity received income of £630,007 {2024 £687.450) and had expenditure of £658.953 (£524,400) giving a deficit for Ihe year of £28,946 (2024 surplus £163,050} Total funds at 31 March 2025 stood at £723.835 {2024 £752.781) of which £639,766 was unrestricted and available for the charity's general use {2024 £519,614). £69,802 was restricted to the speciffic purposes for which the money was given. A further £14,26712024 £194,999) was unrestricted but designated for particular projects, details of which can be found in the notes to th8 financial statem8nts. It is anticipat8d that expenditur8 of the designated funds will occur in th8 next twelve monlhs. Principal funding sources The total donations and grant5 received by APPEAL in 2024-25 were £608,489. APPEAL is exlremely grateful to all of our donors in the 2024-2025 financial year for their generous support of our work. APPEAL holds a contract wilh the Legal Aid Agency to represent people seeking to challenge their conviction or sentence al Ihe Court of Appeal or lo the CCRC. Due to eligibility restriclions legal aid does nol cover the all Ihe cost of ase work. We join with other stakeholders in the calls for an increase in the proper provision of public funding for this work. Reserves policy The Trustees believe that APPEAL should hold financial reseNes because the charity is dependent on income from funding sources from year lo year, which is inevitably subject to fluctuation. In light of APPEAL'S dual slalus as both a law practice and a charity. the Trustees have formulated a reserves policy which demonstrates the appropriate financial prudence required to discharge all regulatory requirements and our commitment to our legal work, in line with the guidan issued by the Charity Commission. Recognising that the organisation works on appeal cases over many years, Ihe Trustees have reviewed the charity's needs for reserves and concluded that the appropnate reseNes policy is to hold between five and seven months running costs in reserve at the start of the financial year (beiween £315.916 - £442.283). This reserves policy is longer than some charitable organisations in order lo ensure thal APPEAL is able to discharge it's legal obligations on it's ongoing cases, taking into account relevant risk factors 1¢h affect the work. The Trustees maintain a continuous review of the organisats-on's financial position in order to ensure that the its obiedives can be mel. Going concem The trustees consider APPEAL to be a going cx)ncern from an review of its management accounts, bank balances, and resource dev&lopmenl efforts,whichinclude diverse revenue streams of grants. donations and legal aid STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governlng document The charity is controlled by its goveming document, the memorandum and articles of association. and constitutes a private company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006. Selection and appointment of new trustees The trusteesldirectors are selected in accordance with the regulatory requirements for law practices, which are thal all directors of a law practice Must be lawyers. When new Irusteesldireclors are required, candidates are idenlified, considered and appointed by the Co-Directors arid the Board of Truslees. Page 4
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Re Istered number: 07556168 ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended March 2025 STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Decision making The day to day running of the charity is delegated to the following senior management personnel: Emma Torr {Co-Director) Matt Foot {Co-Director) The truste8s agree a strategic and op8rations plan with the Co-Directors, as well as an annual budget each year. The cDireCtorS then oversee the implemenlalion of Ihese objectives by the charity employees. Any item of expenditure over £300 has to be approved by at least two trustees. Inductlon and tralnlng of new trustees Trustees receive a thorough induction into APPEAL'S work and are encouraged attend our offices and meet with staff. Truste8S' training needs are kept under review and group or individual training will be offered if r8quir8d. Key management remuneration APPEAL'S salary policy is drafted with consultation of all staff. for approval by the trustees. It is comparatively flat in structure, is transparent and is reviewed every three years. Risk management The trustees have a duty to Identify and review Ihe risks lo 1¢h the charity 15 exposed and lo ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assuran against fraud and error. Risk Mitigats-on Human resources - Staff tumover within a small organisation Provide fair remuneration and support development Fundraising - The need to hold sufficient funds to meet financial commitments and charity objectives, against an unpredictable fundraising environment Accurate and regular monitoring of financial accounts and promoting diversification of income streams Compliance-mainlaining SRA aulhorisalion, Legal Aid Agency contract and Specialist Quality Mark (SQM) Proaclive file management and inspeclion and timely monitoring of compliance duties REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS Registered Company number 07556168 (England and Vvales) Registered Charity number 1144162 Page 5
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Re Istered number: 07556168 ort of the Trustees for the Year Ended March 2025 Registered office 6th Floor, 72-75 Red Lion Street London WC1R 4NA Trustees J Hingston Barrister C David Solicitor J K Bindman Balster Ms M R Williams Barrister Ms M Obi (resigned 30.7.25) Independenl Examlner Mrs Natalie Coleman Roy Pinnock & Co LLP Charlered Certified Accountants Wren House 68 London Road st Albans H@rtfordshire AL1 1NG Approved by order of the board of trustees on 27 November 2025 and signed on its behalf by: J Hingston - Trustee Page 6
Inde endent Examlnerfs Re ort to the Trustees of entre or rimlnal A ea Independent examinerfs report to the trustees of Centre for Criminal Appeals {Yhe Company'} I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of the Company for the year end&d 31 March 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the charity's trustees of the Company (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act'>. Having satisfied myself thal the accounts of the Company are nol required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Acl 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 Charilies Act 2011 {'the 2011 Act,). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Chanty Commission under Section 145{51 (b) of the 2011 Act. Independent examinerfs statement Since your charity's gr05s income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a lisled body. I can confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Association of Chartered Certified Accountants. which is one of the listed bodies. I have completed my examination. I confimi that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe- accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by Section 386 of the 2006 Act.. or the accounts do not accord wilh those records., or the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of Section 396 of the 2006 Act other than any requirnent that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. or the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and repcrting by charities (applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021). I have no concems and have come across no olher matters in conneclion wtlh the examination lo which auenlion should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Mrs Natalie Coleman The Association of Chartered Certified Accountants Roy Pinnock & Co LLP Chartered Certified Accountants Wren House 68 London Road St Albans Hertfordshire AL1 1NG 27 November 2025 Page 7
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Statement of Financial Activities oratin an Income and Ex enditure Account or the Year Ended March Inco 31.3.25 Total fijnds 31.3.24 Total funds Unrestricted funds Reslricted funds Notes INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 463,849 144,640 608,489 666,210 Charitable activities Casework 12,845 12,845 18,323 Other trading activities Investment income Other income Total 1,863 3,825 2,985 485,367 1,863 3,825 2,985 630.007 2,917 144,640 687,450 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 31,766 31,766 15,534 Charitable activities Casework Communications Survivor advocate Research Training General operations 410.284 15,578 4.174 25.765 4,819 1,241 76,211 2.050 436.049 20,397 5,415 76.211 2,050 21,404 428,225 13,693 15,047 21.404 Other Total 62,741 545,947 2,920 113,006 65,661 658 953 51,901 524,400 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) (60,580) 31,634 128,946) 163,050 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 714.613 38,168 752,781 589,731 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 654,033 723 835 752 781 The notes form part of these financial statements Page 8
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Re Istered number: 07556168 Balance Sheet March 31.3.25 Total fvnds 31.3.24 Total funds Unrestricted funds Reslricted funds Notes FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 14 1,187 1,187 3,760 CURRENT ASSETS D@blors Cash at bank and in hand 15 38,236 646.342 684.578 6,014 63,787 69,801 44.250 710,129 754.379 47,438 724,938 772,376 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 16 {31,731} (31,731) <23,355) NET CURRENT ASSETS 652,847 69,801 722,648 749,021 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 654.034 69,801 723,835 752,781 NET ASSETS FUNDS Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS 723 835 752 781 17 654,034 69,801 723 835 714,613 38,168 752 781 The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 March 2025. The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit of rts financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2CM)6. The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for (a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accountirKJ records Ihat comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of Ihe state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of ils surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordancè 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 company. (bl The notes form part of these financial statements Page 9 continued...
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Re Istered number: 07556168 Balance Sheet - continued March These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with and delivered in accordance with the special provisions applicable lo small charitable companies subject lo the small companies regime The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 27 November 2025 and were signed on its behalf by= J Hingston - Trustee The notes form part of these financial statements Page 10
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Cash Flow Statement for the Year Ended March 2025 31.3.25 31.3.24 Notes Cash flows from operating activities Cash generated from operations Interest paid Net cash (used in)Iprovided by operating aclivities {19,785) 149 19,934 136.544 136.544 Cash flows from investing activities Purchase of tangible fixed assets Sale of tangible fixed assets Interest received Net cash provided byl(used in) invesling activilies (4,6441 1,300 3,825 5,125 2.917 1.7271 Change In cash and cash equlvalents In the reportlng perlod Cash and cash equlvalents at the beginning of the reporting period Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the reporting period (14,809) 134,817 724,938 590.121 710,129 724,938 The notes form part of these financial statements Page11
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Notes to the Cash Flow Slatemenl or the Year Ended March RECONCILIATION OF NET {EXPENDITURE)IINCOME TO NET CASH FLOW FROM OPERATING ACTIVITIES 31.3.25 31,3.24 Net {expenditurellincome for the reporting period (as per the Statement of Financial Activities) Adjustments for: Depreciation charges Interest received Interest paid Decreasel{increase) in debtors Increase in creditors Net cash (used in)Iprovided by operations (28,946) 163,050 1.273 {3,825) 149 3,188 8.376 19,785) 2,141 (2,917) (29,4361 3.706 136,544 ANALYSIS OF CHANGES IN NET FUNDS At 1.4.24 Cash flow At 31,3.25 Net cash Cash at bank and in hand 724,938 724.938 724,938 14.809) 14.809) 14.809) 710,129 710,129 710 129 Total The notes form part of these financial statements Page 12
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Noles to the Financial SLqlements or the Year Ended March LEGAL FORM OF THE CHARITY The charity is a charitable company limited by guarantee. ACCOUNTING POLICIES Basis of preparing the financial statements The financial statements of the charitable company. which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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 (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 20191,, Financial Fieporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard appli(2ble in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. Although the net assets of the charity have decreased by £28.946 this year, the trustees ar8 of the opinion that the future of the charily is secure for at least the next 12 monlhs and that. on this basis. the charity is a going concern. Incorne All income is recognised in the Stalement of Financial Activities once the charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the incom8 will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Expendilure Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the chanty lo that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expendilure is accounled for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed lo particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Allocation and apportionment of costs Costs (including staff pension contributions) are allocated directly to the activity 2nd fund to which they relate. Where the costs incurred relate to more than one activity or fund. they are apportioned on a basis consistent with the resour. Tangible fixed assets Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order lo write off each asset over its estimated useful life. Fixtures and fittings Computer equipment 20Yo on cost 33% on cost Taxat5on The charity is exempt from CL)rporalion tax on its charitable activities. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance wilh the charitable objective5 at the discrelion of the trustees. Fiestricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity.Restriclions arise when specifEd by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Page 13 continued...
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Notes to the Financial Statements - continued or the Year Ended March ACCOUNTING POLICIES - continued Fund accounting Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements. Pension costs and other postwretirement benefrts The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitable company's pension scheme are charged to the Stalemenl of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. Debtors Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount due after any trade discount offered. Prepaymenls are value(l al the amount prepaid after takirwJ account of any trade discounts due. Creditors and provisions Creditors and provisions are recognised where the charity has a present obligation resulting from a past event that will probably resull in the transfer of funds to a third party and the amount due to settle the obligation can b8 measured or estimated reliably. Creditors and provisions are nortnally recognised et their settlement amount after allowing for any trade discounts due. Donated services The charity is grateful for the donated services of commercial law firms who contribute time pro bono to case screening. litigation and system research. The trustees do nol consider that any reliable monetary value can be placed on these services and, for this reason, no value has been reflected in the accounts. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES 31.3.25 31,3.24 Donations Grants Gift aid 255.367 351,972 1,150 608 489 224,470 441,740 666 210 OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES 31.3.25 31.3.24 Fundraising evenls Media 1,739 124 1,863 Page 14 continued...
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Notes to the Financial Statements - continued or the Year Ended March INVESTMENT INCOME 31.3.25 31.3.24 Deposit account interest INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES 31.3.25 31,3.24 Total activities Casework Legal aid RAISING FUNDS Raising donations and legacies 31.3.25 31.3.24 Staff costs Other trading activities 31.3.25 31,3.24 Fundraising costs 481 Aggregate amounts 31.766 CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Support costs Isee note 9) Direct Costs Totals Casework Communications Survivor advocate Research Training General operalions 436.049 20.397 5,415 76,211 436,049 20.397 5,415 76.211 2.050 21.404 561.526 2,050 21.404 559 476 2.050 Page 15 continued...
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Notes to the Financial Statements - continued or the Year Ended March SUPPORT COSTS Governance costs Management Totals Other resources expended Training 39.926 2,050 41.976 25.735 65.661 2,050 67.711 25.735 10. NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) Net incomel(expenditure) is stsled after chargingl(crediling)-. 31.3.25 31.3.24 Independent examiner Depreciation - owned assets 2,316 2.205 11. TRUSTEES, REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS There were no trustees, remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024. Trustees, expenses There were no trustees, expenses paid for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2024. 12. STAFF COSTS 31.3.25 31.3.24 Wages and salaries Social security costs Other pension costs 498,132 47.189 20,543 565 864 386,910 33,848 437 825 The average monthly number of employees during the year was as foll0v.. 31.3.25 10 31.3.24 10 Staff No employees received emoluments in excess of £60.000_ The highest wage paid was £51.095 per annum. Staff costs have been apportioned between projects and Iheir associated funds on a time basis. Page 16 continued...
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Notes to the Financial Statements - continued or the Year Ended March 13. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Total funds INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 569.599 96.611 666,210 Charltable actlvltles Casework 18,323 18,323 Investment income Total 2,917 590,839 2,917 687,450 96.611 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 9.615 5.919 15.534 Charitable activitie5 Casework Communications Survivor advocate 298,973 9,748 3,947 129,252 3,945 11,100 428,225 13,693 15,047 Other Total 46,674 368,957 5.227 155.443 51,901 524,400 NET INCOMEI(EXPENDITURE) 221,882 (58,832) 163,050 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Tolal funds brought forward 492.731 97.000 589.731 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 714,613 752 781 Page 17 continued...
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Notes to the Financial Statements - continued or the Year Ended March 14. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS Fixtures and fittings Plant and machinery Computer equipment Totals COST At 1 April 2024 Disposals At 31 March 2025 DEPRECIATION At 1 April 2024 Charge for year At 31 March 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 1,339 300 17,617 1,3001 16,317 19,256 1,300) 17.956 1.339 300 675 267 942 300 14.521 1.006 15,527 15,496 1,273 16,769 300 397 664 790 1,187 15. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.25 31,3.24 Prepayments and accrued income 16. CREDITORS: AMouKfs FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR 31.3.25 31,3.24 Trade creditors Social security and other taxes other creditors Accrued expenses 8.286 11,649 7.517 5.858 2,119 13,062 Page 18 continued...
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Notes to the Financial Statements - continued or the Year Ended March 17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Net movement in funds At 31.3.25 At 1.4.24 Unrestricted funds General fund Women's Justice Initialive Core funding Stsff Iraining 519,614 140,229 49,000 5.770 714,613 120,153 <131 .732) (49,000) 639,767 8.497 5,770 654,034 {60.579) Restrided fvnds Casework Women's Justice Initiative Staff training Bound by Injustice Justice First Fellowship Racial Justice Researcher Solidarity Fund 5,326 3,360 13,391 5,326 14.101 11,341 13,624 10,741 12,050) 13,624 (15,034) 23,357 995 31,633 28 946) 15,034 1,057 24,414 995 69,801 723 835 38,168 752,781 TOTAL FUNDS Net movement in fund5, included in the aly)ve are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds un$tcted funds General fund Women's Justice Initiative Core lundii)g 370,035 {249,882} {131 ,732} 164,332) (545,946) 120,153 (131.732) 49.000) {60,5791 115.332 485,367 Restricted funds Women's Justice Initiative Staff Iraining Bound by Injustice Justi First Fellowship Racial Justice Researcher The Miners, Strike Solidarity Fund 17,101 (6 360) (2,050) 15,876) (15 034) (69,043) (11,639) 10,741 12,050) 13,624 (15.034) 23,357 19,500 92,400 11,639 4,000 144,640 630,007 995 31,633 28 946) 113.007) 658,953) TOTAL FUNDS Page 19 continued...
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Notes to the Financial Statements - continued or the Year Ended March 17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Comparatives for movement in funds Net movement in funds At 31.3.24 At 1.4.23 Unrestricted funds General fund Women's Justice Initialive Core funding Staff training 492,731 26,883 140,229 49,000 5,770 221.882 519,614 140,229 49.000 5.770 714,613 492,731 Restricted funds Casework Women's Justice Initiative Staff training Resour development & communications All Party Parliamentary Group Secretsriat Bound by Injustice Justi First Fellowship Racial Justice Researcher 5,326 47.078 5.326 3.360 13,391 (43,718) 13,391 (5,919) 5,919 1.334 (1 .334) (11 100) 13,360) 11,100 18,394 7,849 97.000 589.731 15,034 1.057 38,168 752.781 58,832) 163,050 TOTAL FUNDS Page 20 continued...
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Notes to the Financial Statements - continued or the Year Ended March 17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued Comparative net movement in funds. included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund Women's Justice Initiative Core funding Staff Iraining 395,840 140.229 49.000 5,770 590,839 {368,957) 26,883 140,229 49,000 5.770 221,882 1368.957) Restricted funds Women's Justice Initiative Staff Iraining Resource development & communications All Party Parliamentary Group Secretariat Bound by Injustice Justi First Fellowship Racial Justice Researcher 3,360 15,000 (47,078) 11,609) (5,919) (43,718) 13,391 (5,919) (1 ,334) (12,600) (53,1111 {1,334) (11,100) (3,3601 1.500 49,751 27,000 96.611 687,450 155.443) 524,400) 58,8321 163 050 TOTAL FUNDS Page 21 continued...
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Notes to the Financial Statements - continued or the Year Ended March 17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued A current year 12 months and prior year 12 months combined position is as follows.. Net movetnent in funds At 31.3.25 At 1.4.23 Unrestricted funds General fund Women's Justice Initiative Staff Iraining 492.731 147,036 8,497 5,770 161.303 639,767 8,497 5.770 654,034 492,731 Restricted funds Casework Women's Justice Initialive Staff training Resour development & communications All Party Parliamentary Group Secretsriat Bound by Injustice Justi First Fellowship Racial Justice Researcher Solidarity Fund 5,326 47,078 5.326 14,101 11,341 (32,977) 11,341 5,919 (5,919) 1.334 (1 ,334) 2,524 (18,394) 16,565 995 27.199) 134,104 11,100 18,394 7,849 13,624 24,414 995 69.801 723,835 97.000 589,731 TOTAL FUNDS Page 22 continued...
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Notes to the Financial Statements - continued or the Year Ended March 17. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued A current year 12 months and prior year 12 month5 combined net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources Resources expended Movement in funds Unrestricted funds General fund Women's Justice Initiative Core funding Staff Iraining 765.875 140.229 164,332 5,770 1 ,076,206 (618,839) {131 ,732) {164,332) 147,036 8,497 5,770 161,303 1914,903) Restricted funds Women's Justice Initialive Staff training Resour development & communications All Party Parliamentary Group Secretsriat Bound by Injustice Justi First Fellowship Racial Justice Researcher The Miners, Strike Solidarity Fund 20.461 15,000 (53.438) (3,659) (5,919) (32,977) 11,341 <5.919) (1 ,334) (18,4761 {68,145} {102,835) (11,639) 3,005) 268.450) 1,183,353) (1.3341 2,524 (18,394) 16,565 21,000 49,751 119,400 11,639 4.000 241.251 1.317.457 995 27.1991 134.104 TOTAL FUNDS 18. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES There were no related paty transactions for the year ended 31 March 2025. 19. RESTRICTED FUNDS Casework A granls was received from" The National Lottery to be used in the Bound by Injuslice projects. Women's Justice Initiative Grants were received from: The Network for Social Change The Eleanor Rathbone Charrtable Twst Page 23 continued...
Centre for Crlm5nal A A APPEAL eals Notes to the Financial Statements - continued or the Year Ended March 19. RESTRICTED FUNDS- continued to address Women's Justice. Racial Injustice A granl was received from The Baring Foundalion Universal Music to fund research into whether non-unanimous jury verdicts lead to miscarriages of justlC8 for BAME defendants. Staff Training A grant was received from the Jomati Foundation to be used in staff training. Solidarity Fund A grant was received from A B Charrtable Twst lo help responcl to addrtional needs deriving from widespread violence across the UK in August 2024 Wrongful convictions and the 198U5 Miners. strike: Exploring pathways to Justic• York University paid for the secondment of Matt Foot to facilitate this project 20. DESIGNATED FUNDS At the balance sheet date the charity held the following unrestricted funds: General Fund Designated Funds- Training Women's Justice Initiative 639,766 5,770 8,497 The general fund represenls the free reserves of the charity. The designated funds have been ring fend by Ihe Trustees for the followng purposes: An unrestricted donation received from the Jomali Foundation has been sel aside for training. A unrestricted grant from Lankelly Chase has been Set aside for use in the Women's Justice Iniliative. Page 24
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