ASB Help Charlty Number: 1152851 ASB Help Trustees. Report and Accounts for the year ended 31 July 2024 ASB Help Annual Report for the year ended 31 July 2024 Contents Page Report of the Trustees................................................................................... Independent Examlner's Report Statement of Financial Artivities.......................................................................... Balance Sheet................................................................................................... Notes to the Flnancial Statements................ Detailed Statement of Flnancial Activities...........................................................................,..... io ASB Help Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 July 2024 The Trustees present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year to 31 July 2024. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) 'Accounting and Reporting by Charltles, applicable to charities preparlng their accounts In accordance with the Flnancial Reporting Standard applicable In the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effertive l January 2019). OBJEcfIvES AND ACTIVITIES Objectives and alms The alm and objertlve of the Charity Ss to facilitate the good administration of the law by providlng advice and support to vlctlms and practitioners of anti-social behaviour and encouraging the greater efficiency of local authorities and the police In responding to reports of anti-social behaviour. The trustees are aware of guidance published by the Charlty Commission on Public Benefit and the guidance is taken Into account when they review the objectives and attivltles of the charity. ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE Revlew of Actlvltles The Charity Is dependent for the majority of its operational costs on a grant from The Persula Foundation. It also charges local authorities and poli￿ forces for some of the charity's activities to help supplement this income and ensure relevant travel expenses are covered. For the current year thls source of income totalled £11,500. Core Actlvlties for Publlc Benefit ASB Help is focused on speaking up for vlctlms of persistent anti-social behaviour who are sufferlng in silence. ASB Help supports victims primarily through its informatlve website which has over 3,000 visits per month. The website slgnposts victims of anti-social behaviour as to whom they report the antl-soclal behaviour to, and what to do if they are not gettlng a satlsfactory response, in particular champloning the ASB Case Review which was introduced in the 2014 Anti-soclal Behaviour, Crime and Policing Act. In this financlal year the ASB Help updated and launched the new website. We have received posltlve feedback from both victims and practltioners saylng Is easier to navlgate with updated and useful Information. We have continued to support victims and slgnposted them to get the approprlate support. At any given tlme, we are dealing wlth cases that are complex, where the ASB is having a fundamental Impact on thelr Ilves particularly where local practitloners and victlm relatlonships have broken down. Our role has been to provide advice and break down barriers and safeguard the victims. We have developed the victlms focus group and now have 23 participants who we can consult with. We have run campaigns and sought their views on the webslte development and other key areas. We continue to see an Increased demand from Local Authorlties, Registered Housing Providers, Police and Pollce Crime Commissioners in the followlng areas of ASB advlce; PLEDGE sign ups and requests for tralning in relatlon to the ASB Case Reviews and on the ASB tools and powers Introduced in the ASB Crime and Policing Act 2014. As part of its support ASB Help works with natlonal and local agencles to improve understanding of the ASB Case Review and hold agencies to account in their effective use of this power. We launched our Freedom of Information findlngs report. 'The ASB Case Review the vlctims, volce or a box- tlcklng exercise?,. The report made a number of recommendations to key agencies and partners to ensu￿ that the ASB Case Review is consistently applied across England and Wales We have further developed the ASB Help PLEDGE which has been a key focus, which sees local agencies commit to best practice with regards to the ASB Case Review 63 local partners have signed up to date. ASB Help Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 July 2024 continued We continue to offer expert advice to the Home Office, Association of Police Crime Commissioners, MOPAC, Victims Commlssloner, NPCC, to name but a few. We were invited to 10 Downing Street to contrlbute to the previous Government ASB Task Force, and we continue to work with the Home office and civil servants to continue to influence the Labour Governments ASB Manlfesto. In this financlal year the team has been heavily Involved at a strateglc level in debates and improvements to ASB law and statutory guidance, particularly clauses related to the ASB Case Revlew and the new labour Government on many aspects of the ASB Manifesto. There is a stronger focus now on social media, linking in with media contacts and having a more structured approach to our presence and profile. The Team is recognised and well respected in the ASB field by victims and partners. The team has been sought out by local government agencies and local police forces to provide expert trainin9 on the ASB Case Revlew and supporting vlctims, evidenced in the training income received. Future Plans The charity has galned national recognition as an authority on the ASB Case Review with the Home Oflice, the Association of Police and Crlme Commissioners, the Local Government Association, the Victlms, Commissioner's Oflice and other government bodies. The charity will continue to speak out with authority on thls subjett and work wlth practitioners more widely to encourage effective use of the tools and powers in the Anti-social Behavlour, Crime and Pollcing Act to ensure vlctims are receiving the support and interventlon they are entitled to. The focus of the charlty remains one of high impact wlth the relatively small resources of a charlty. It plans to move to a charying structure for some of the advice it provides to local agencles. FINANCIAL REVIEW Reserves Policy The Charity's admlnlstratlve costs are currently being funded by one grant from a prSvate foundation through an annual application based on a budget for the year. This Income source is a guaranteed one based on the charity's core expenditure requirements each year. As such the charity does not have a formal reserves pollcy at the current time. Flnanclal Posltlon In this eleventh year of its operations costs were focused on staff costs, promotlon of the website through social media channels and connectlng with relevant leaders in the sector. The charlty is in a strong financial posltlon because of the founder's annual commltment to the budget, something that is protected. The charity may seek funding for addltlonal projects from other sources and has begun to charge for some advice to local agencies. However, the vlctlms of anti-social behaviour are the p￿OritY and the charity will not allow cost to be a barrler to delivering advlce to a n agency If thls results in resolution for the victi m. STRucfuRE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT Governing Document ASB Help was established as a Charltable Incorporated Organisation by a constitution adopted on 12 July 2013. ASB Help Report of the Trustees for the year ended 31 July 2024 continued Organlsational Structure During the period the Charity maintained a team of five; a part-tlme Chief Executive Officer, two full-time and one part-time practitioner to support the expanding work with victims and agencies, and a part-time Performance Officer. Risk Management The Trustee5 have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the charity is exposed and to ensu￿ appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The Trustees have identified and assessed the rnajor risks to which the charity 15 exposed. in particular those reloted to the operation and fInan￿S of the charity. They are satisfied that the charity's exposure to these risks 15 minimal. Registered Charity number 1152851 Registered Address Hankey Place London SEI 4BB Trn$tee$ The Trustees who served during the year were:_ lennifer Herrera (Chair) Julian Richer Julie Abraham Damien Morrison Vicky Heap Adrian Tonge Gareth Sands Twstees shall serve in office for a perlod of three years but after that may be reappointed for two fvrther terms of three years. At the end of their third term in office and in 5ub5equent years a Trustee may be reappointed subject to a rigorous review, taking into account the need for progressive refreshing of the board. Trustees are recruited on the basis of the skills they can bring to the Board. Bankers Barclays Bank I Churchill Place London E14 5HP Thi5 report was approved by the Trustees on ioth March 2025 and slgned on Its behalf by: Jennifer Herrera Chair Julian Richer Trustee ASB Help Independent Examiner's Report to the Trustees of ASB Help Independent examiner's report to the trustees of ASB Help ('the Charlty,) I report to the trustees on my examlnatlon of the accounts of the Charity for the year ended 31 July 2024. Responslbllltles and basis of report As the Charity's trustees, you are responsible for the preparatlon of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charltles Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act,). I report In respect of my examinatlon of the charlty's accounts as carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination, I have followed all the applicable DlrectSons glven by the Charlty Commlsslon under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examlner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attentlon In connection with the examlnatlon whlch glves me cause to believe that in, any material respect.. the accounting ￿CordS were not kept In accordance wlth section 130 of the Charities Act; or the accounts did not accord wlth the accounting records. or the accounts did not comply with the applicable requirements concernlng the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and falr, vlew which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connettion with the examination to which attention should be drawn in thls report in order to enable a proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Christopher Darwin FCA Thomas Coomb5 Limited Chartered Accountants 3365 The Pentagon Century Way Thorpe Park Leeds West Yorkshlre LS15 9ZB ioth March 2025 ASB Help ststement of Financial Activities for the year ended 31 July 2024 2024 2023 Unrestricted Unrestricted Funds Funds Income and Endowments from Donations and legacies 150,000 110,029 Income from charitable attivities Total 161 500 143 104 Ex enditure on Ralsing funds Charitable actlvlties 193 404 Total 193 404 180,481 Net income/(expenditure) Total funds brought forward (31,904) (37,377) Total funds at 31 Jul 2024 ASB Help Balance Sheet as at 31 July 2024 2024 2023 Note Flxed assets Tangible assets Current assets Debtors 670 9,808 Cash at bank and In hand 556 Credltors Amounts fallin due within one ear 900 414 Net current assets Funds Unrestricted 43 The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 10th March 2025 and signed on their behalf by:_ Jennlfer Herrera Chair Julian Richer Trustee ASB Help Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2024 Accounting pollcies Accounting convention The financial statements are prepared under the historical cost convention and include the results of the Charity's operations as indicated in the Trustees. Report, all of which are continuing. Compliance with accounting stsndards The financial statements of the charitable incorporated organisation, 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 l January 2019),, Financial Reporting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland, and the Charltles Act 2011. Incoming resources Income from all resources is recognlsed in full in the Statement of Financial Activities In the year In whlch they a￿ receivable. Resources expended Resources expended are included in full in the Statement of Financial Actlvltles on an accruals bas1S. Tangible fixed assets and depreciation Tanglble fixed assets are stated at cost less depreciation. Depreciation is provlded at rates calculated to write off the cost less estlmated residual value of each asset over its expected useful life, as follows., Office Equipment 33% Stralght Ilne Fund accounting Funds held by the Charity are either: Unrestricted general funds - these are funds which can be used in accordan￿ with the Charitable object5 at the discretion of the Trustees. Restricted funds - these are fvnds that can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the Charity. Restrittions arise when specified by the donor, contractual arrangement or when funds are raised for a particular restricted purpose. Designated funds - these are funds set aside by the Trustees out of unrestrlcted general funds for specific future purposes or projects. Pension costs and other post-retlrement benefits The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charity's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate. ASB Help Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2024 (Continued) Donations and Legacies 2024 2023 Donations 150 000 110,029 Income from charitable activities 2024 2023 Trainin Trustees. Remuneratlon and Benefrts No Trustee, or anyone connected with a Trustee, has a material interest in any of the Charity's transactlons. Trustees. expense5 There were no trustees, expenses (2023.. £0) paid for the year ended 31 July 2024. Staff costs 2024 2023 Staff costs comprlse: Wages and salaries 141,073 13,888 143,889 Social security costs Other pension costs 13,966 3,246 2,482 158 207 The Charity had two full-time and three part-tlme employees during the year (in 2023 there were two full-tirne and three part-time employees). No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. The position of CEO is considered to represent the key management personnel of Ihe Charity. Totsl numeration of£48,229, inclusive of employer national insurance and pension contributions. was paid in the year to holder of this post (2023: £44.730). ASB Help Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 July 2024 (Continued) Tanglble flxed assets Computer equipment Totals COST At l August 2023 3,274 3,274 Additions 596 596 At 31 July 2024 3,870 3,870 DEPRECIATION At l August 2023 Charye for year At 31 July 2024 NET BOOK VALUE 2,950 2.950 523 523 3,473 3,473 At 31 July 2024 At 31 July 2023 397 397 324 324 Debtors: Amounts Falling Due within One Year 2024 2023 Other Debtors 670 9,808 670 Creditors: Amounts Falling Due within One Year 2024 2023 Independent Examlnatlon Fee 900 414 900 414 Related Party Disclosures During the year ASB Help received donations totslling £150,000 (2023.. EIIO,000) from The Persula Foundation, a charlty of whlch Julian Richer is also a trustee. £13,200 (2023: £13,000) was paid to Gareth Sands, who is also a trustee, for consultancy work. ASB Help Detailed Statement of Flnancial Activities for the year ended 31 July 2024 2024 2023 Income and Endowments Donations and Legacles Donations Training Totsl Income 150,000 110,029 161.500 143,104 Expenditure Charitable Activities Wages Social security costs Pension costs Staff training Printing, postage, telephone and stationery Travel and conferences IT and technical support Publlc relations Professional services Depreciation of tangible fixed assets 141,073 13,888 3,246 160 2,838 3,877 4,137 4,000 13,200 523 186.942 143,889 13,966 2,482 2,141 6,241 1,543 8,000 179.353 Governance costs Independent examination fee Insurance Legal fees 936 788 468 660 Total expendlture 19 Net Income/(exp•ndlture) {31,904) (37,377) io