CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Trustees, Annual Report for the period Period start date: From 3110312024 To 2410512025 Period end date Charity name: Intervene Project Charity regAstration number: 1153228 Objectives and Activities SORP reference P8ra 1.17 Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its governing document To provide access to justice for people in detention and those liable to be detained. This is done through the provision of information and advice, legal representation, advocacy, and research. Summary ofthe main activities in relation to those purposes for the public benefit, in particular, the activities, projects or seniices identified in the accounts. Para 1.17 and 1.19 The Intervene Project relies on one full-time employed Manager and up to 17 volunteer caseworkers to provide our clients with legal advice and representation on a pro bono basis. We currently support around 108 prisoners (March 2025) who attest they have faced abuse or neglect whilst in custody. We typically correspond with clients via letter and telephone conferences. We regularly gather evidence, correspond with potential defendants, draft Letter's Before Action, send Freedom of Information and Subject Access Request's, and write to the establishment on the prisoner's behalf. We strive to secure our clients compensation and settlements at the pre- action stage where possible. Where necessary, we will issue County Court claims on behalf of our client. Statement confirming whether the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit Para 1.18 It can be confirmed the trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit. Intervene fully complies with the 'benefit aspect, and the 'public aspect,.
Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: SORP refefence Policy on grant making Para 1.38 NA Policy on social investment including program related investment Para 1.38 NA Contribution made by volunteers Para 1.38 Much of the casework undertaken by the Intervene project IS Gompleted by our Manager and 17 volunteers. The volunteers are typically law students who apply to work with us. Our clients gain the benefit of the pro bono caseworkers, legal knowledge, whereas the volunteers experience the day-to-day management of a variety of civil law cases. The experiences the volunteers gain often aids their employability into future careers as solicitors and barristers. Additionally, we are working with research students to raise awareness of the issues our clients face by way of a research paper and developing a regular blog to further promote the work undertaken. Other Achievements and Performance SORP reference Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity, identifying the difference the charity's work has made to the circumstances of its beneficiaries and any wider benefits to society as a whole. Paro 1.20 The volume of casework and clients Intervene takes on is exponentially increasing, due to the extent of demand for our services. We strive to assist all clients, whether referred to us from Kesar & Co Solicitors or who approach us directly, provided their case falls within our ambit and they can demonstrate a degree of financial need. We anticipate the need for our service will continue to increase due to the frequency of abuses within the prison system and the cost-of-living crisis. Intervene has once again increased its volunteer intake over the past year. The Charity is never short of applications from talented law students who wish to offer their legal knowledge to our clients. Our volunteers t icall remain with us for an
average of three months, and usually only leave once they have secured a paid legal position elsewhere.. The Manager is responsible for assessing all correspondence and casework produced by the volunteers before it is sent out. Intervene also continues to allow volunteers to apply their knowledge to live cases and to gain experience of active case management. We have had success in a variety of matters, helping clients receive improved dental care, healthcare and mental healthcare in prison, regain property improperly retained by police forces and prison staff, receive compensation payments for lost property and medical negligence, gain appropriate prison employment, secure transfers to alternative prisons, appeal adjudications, be placed on rehabilitation courses, stop obstructions to their communications with family and legal representatives, and issue claims in the County Court that have led to substantial Part 36 offers. In each case we take on, we defend our client's human rights. Pursuing these cases can help drive reform in prison policy such that the circumstances giving rise to abuses or neglect will not be repeated. The charity has focussed most of its efforts on the pre-action stages of claims. Thus, we have submitted numerous LBAS, and regularly send detailed correspondence to Governors outlining the various injustices faced by our clients. We have taken many cases to the Prison and Probation Ombudsman for investigation. Further, when we deem the merits of a case justify litigation, we issue Gases in the county Gourts. We have instructed medical experts and barristers to help in some cases. Throughout the process safeguarding and safer custody are of the upmost importance and immediate steps are taken to ensure their wellbeing is maintained. We engage with adult social care and the independent advocacy providers to ensure their statutory rights around care and treatment areu held. This further hel s with the re-
action stages of a claim and quite often will help to resolve the immediate situation effectively. Inteniene continues to employ a full-time manager to manage the charity, casework, and volunteers. This has enabled an increase in the volume of clients the Charity is able to take on. It has also allowed Intervene to expand its research and awareness raising to the promote the improvements required within the legal aid sector. Shorter blogging posts are being collated to promote current issues as they arise, and the project hopes to launch this in the upcoming year. Additional information (optional) You may choose to include further statements where relevant about: Achievements against Para 1.41 objectives set Performance of fundraising activities against objectives set Para 1.41 Intervene Project relies heavily on donations in order to fund its casework. It also relies on the generous support of Kesar & Co Solicitors, who provide office space and resources. Many of the clients donate to the Charity, and occasionally Intervene receives financial support from successful cases stemming from Conditional fee agreements and Damage- based agreements. In order to fundraise, Intervene has expanded its social neorkIng presence, attracting donors and applications from volunteers throu h an increase in osts. Investment performance against objectives Para 141 Other
Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the eriod Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves statin are held Amount of reserves held Reasons for holding zero reserves Details of fund materially in deficit Explanation of any uncertainties about the charity continuing as a going concern Para 1.21 Charity continues with a steady stream of donations sufficient to support its needs. Para 1.22 No reserves held Para 1.22 £0 Overheads are covered by Kesar & Co Solicitors as a donation. NIA Para 1.22 Para 1.24 Para 1,23 NIA Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: The charity's principal Par8 1.47 sources of funds (including any fundraising) Investment policy and objectives including any social investment policy adopted Para 1.46 A description of the principal risks facing the charity Para 1.46 With the continuing cuts being made to the Legal Aid, Criminal Justice syslem and the contentious nature of the work undertaken, obtaining more funding to continue as a oin concern is a hi h risk. Other
Structure, Governance and Management Description of charity's trusts.. Type of governing document trust deed ro al charter How is the charity constituted? (e.g., unincorporated association, CIO Trustee selection methods including details of any constitutional provisions e.g. election to post or name of any person or body entitled to appoint one or more trustees Para 1.25 Articles of Association Para 1.25 Charitable Incorporated Organisation Para 1.25 Trustees are appointed by elected members Additional information (optional) You ma choose to include further statements where relevant about: Policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees Par? 1.51 The charity's organisational structure and any wider network with which the charity works Para 1 51 Relationship with any related parties Para 1.51 Other Reference and Administrative details Charity. name Other name the charity uses Re istered charit number Charity's principal address Intervene Pro ect Intervene workin 1153228 27 London Road Bromley BR1 1DG name
Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity Dates acted if not for wholo ear Trustee name Office lif any) Name of person lor body) entitlod to oint trustee ifa Mladen Kesar Trustee 3110412024 - 3110512024 Liz Hill Trustee 3110412024 - 3110512025 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Cor orate trustees - names of the directors at the date the re ortwasa roved Director name Name of trustees holding title to property belonging to the charity Trustee name Date8 a¢tsd if not for whole ear
Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others Description of the assets held in this capacity NIA Name and objects of the charity on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity's objects NIA Details of arrangements for safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity's own assets NIA Additional Information {optional> Names and addresses of advisers (Optional information) Type of Name Address adviser Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional information) Mladen Kesar, Director; Liz Hill, Director of Finance Exemptions from disclosure Reason for non-disclosure of ke ersonnel details Other o tional information
Declarations The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees. report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signature(s) Full name(s) Position (e.g., Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
THE INTERVENE PROJECT ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 31 MARCH 2025 Registered Charity No. 1153228
THE INTERVENE PROJECT CHARITY INFORMATION TRUSTEES Liz Hill Mladen Kesar DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Liz Hill BANKERS The co-operative Bank POBox250 Skelmersdale WN8 6wr INDEPENDENT EXAMINER David Barber Jubilee House 10 Moat Sole Sandwich, Kent CT13 9AU REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1153228 REGISTERED ADDRESS 27 London Road Bromley Kent BR1 1DG
THE INTERVENE PROJECT INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES This Report is attached to the Accounts of the Intervene Project for the year ended 31 March 2025 and is in respect of an examination carried out on the Accounts under section 145 {1) of Ihe Charilies Act 2011. The Accourbts are set out on pages 1 to 3 . RESPECTIVE RESPONS181UTIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER As Tiustees of the Project you are responslble for the preparation of the accounts,. and you ¢onsid6r that an audit 18 not required for this year under section 144{2} of the Charities Act 2011 'The Ad" but that an independent examination is required. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT My examinatr'on was Cated out accordance wth th8 G8n8r81 Dlrectlons glven by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accountlng records kept by the Organi8ation and a compari50n of the Accounts presented, with those re¢ords. It also includes considerin9 any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you a8 trust868 concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all th8 evidence that would be requiréd in an audit, and ¢on$equently I do not 8xpress an audit opinion on the view glven by the Accounts. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT In COnrtiOn with my examlnatlon no matter has com8 to my att8ntion'. 111 which gives me reasonable caus6 to believe that in any material respect the requirement8: ' to keep a¢untIng records in 8ccordance wth section 130 of Ihe Act; and to . prepare accounts which accord wlth the accounting record5 and comply with the accounting rèquirements of the Act have not been met., or 121 to which, in my opinion, attention should b8 drawn in order to enable a propèr understandlng of the Accounts to be reached. Davld Barber Jubilee House 10 Moat Sole Sandwich, Kent CT13 9AU Date .1 .i J 2oLk>
THE INTERVENE PROJECT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ORGANISATION'S OBJECTS AND ACTIVITIES Provision of access to justice through legal representation and advice, research, advocacy and campaigning for individuals in detention or who are liable to be detained and have no access to effective legal aid. STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES The Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires us as the Trustees of The Intervene Project lo prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the financial activities of the Charity during the accounting year,, and the Charity's financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those accounts the Trustees are required to. (a) select suitsble accounting policies and apply them consistently., (bl make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent., and (c) prepare the accounts on a going concern basis (unless it is inappropriate to assume that the Charity will continue in operation}. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity, They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence taking reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularitiès. RESERVES POLICY To hold funds to Cover three months planned expenditure at the commencement of each year. This report was approved by the Management Committee acting on behalf of the Trustees Date
Th8 IntoN•#tr ProiÈct RKelpts and Paymonts Account Flnancial Statèmènts For The Yeaf Ended 31 March 2025 Notes Unr88trfcted Restiictsd Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Kesar & Cts 5,02S 5,028 3.¥8 Voiunt?ers 46.332 46.332 47,530 Donallons 21.186 21.186 19,863 Bank Intare$t 27 27 Sundry homs 4.W7 4.W7 DwYk29e> 2,600 2,600 2,150 Misc cradtts rec8lv8d Kesar & Co 5.026 5.02e 3,458 Volunteers 48.332 48.332 47,530 Tfovel exp563 24,725 24,725 25,563 Acemlancy 832 e32 557 Damag05 p1 2.8 2,800 1.850 rr s1¢¢ 157 157 Pcsl89• end pficklna TOTAL Nèt4•ll¢lt .902 Interaccount trinsl•r -1,794 Ca•h It bink and In h4nd 01 Aprfl 2024 10.218 10.21• C45h at bank and lft hind 31 Mar¢h 202S Page 4
The Intervene Project statement of Assets and Llablllt5es At 31 Mareh 2026 2025 2024 sh Funds Co-operativa Bank Accounts Community account Deposll 8ccounl 5,957 8.681 7.520 10,216 ROpr1ntld ty :. General unro¥trl¢tgd Funds 7,520 10,216 Approved by th• Manag•m•nt Commltt•o Actlng on 8oh•ll Of The TrY•ts. Datèd Page 2
THE INTERVENE PROJECT NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 11 Accountlng Pollcles Basis of re aration. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and include th8 results of the charity's operations as described in the Trustees Report and all of which are continuing. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statements of Recommended Practice for charity accounts. 21 and 31. Kesar & Co has housed the Intervene project since its inception. This support has taken the form of supply of all office services, including utilities, postage etc, It has also included office space and the use of office equipment. This has been quantified in the accounts along with the support of the volunteers who allow the project to support their client's. The Trustees wish to record their upmost appreciation for the continued support in the provision of offi'ce services and expertise which they receive from Kaser & Co. and to the volunteers who dedicate their time to the cause. Page 3
THE INTERVENE PROJECT ANNUAL REPORT AND ACCOUNTS 31 MARCH 2025 Registered Charity No. 1153228
THE INTERVENE PROJECT CHARITY INFORMATION TRUSTEES Liz Hill Mladen Kesar DIRECTOR OF FINANCE Liz Hill BANKERS The co-operative Bank POBox250 Skelmersdale WN8 6wr INDEPENDENT EXAMINER David Barber Jubilee House 10 Moat Sole Sandwich, Kent CT13 9AU REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER 1153228 REGISTERED ADDRESS 27 London Road Bromley Kent BR1 1DG
THE INTERVENE PROJECT INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES This Report is attached to the Accounts of the Intervene Project for the year ended 31 March 2025 and is in respect of an examination carried out on the Accounts under section 145 {1) of Ihe Charilies Act 2011. The Accourbts are set out on pages 1 to 3 . RESPECTIVE RESPONS181UTIES OF TRUSTEES AND EXAMINER As Tiustees of the Project you are responslble for the preparation of the accounts,. and you ¢onsid6r that an audit 18 not required for this year under section 144{2} of the Charities Act 2011 'The Ad" but that an independent examination is required. BASIS OF INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT My examinatr'on was Cated out accordance wth th8 G8n8r81 Dlrectlons glven by the Charity Commission. An examination includes a review of the accountlng records kept by the Organi8ation and a compari50n of the Accounts presented, with those re¢ords. It also includes considerin9 any unusual items or disclosures in the accounts and seeking explanations from you a8 trust868 concerning any such matters. The procedures undertaken do not provide all th8 evidence that would be requiréd in an audit, and ¢on$equently I do not 8xpress an audit opinion on the view glven by the Accounts. INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S STATEMENT In COnrtiOn with my examlnatlon no matter has com8 to my att8ntion'. 111 which gives me reasonable caus6 to believe that in any material respect the requirement8: ' to keep a¢untIng records in 8ccordance wth section 130 of Ihe Act; and to . prepare accounts which accord wlth the accounting record5 and comply with the accounting rèquirements of the Act have not been met., or 121 to which, in my opinion, attention should b8 drawn in order to enable a propèr understandlng of the Accounts to be reached. Davld Barber Jubilee House 10 Moat Sole Sandwich, Kent CT13 9AU Date .1 .i J 2oLk>
THE INTERVENE PROJECT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 ORGANISATION'S OBJECTS AND ACTIVITIES Provision of access to justice through legal representation and advice, research, advocacy and campaigning for individuals in detention or who are liable to be detained and have no access to effective legal aid. STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES. RESPONSIBILITIES The Law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires us as the Trustees of The Intervene Project lo prepare accounts for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the financial activities of the Charity during the accounting year,, and the Charity's financial position at the end of the year. In preparing those accounts the Trustees are required to. (a) select suitsble accounting policies and apply them consistently., (bl make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent., and (c) prepare the accounts on a going concern basis (unless it is inappropriate to assume that the Charity will continue in operation}. The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity, They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the Charity and hence taking reasonable steps to prevent and detect fraud and other irregularitiès. RESERVES POLICY To hold funds to Cover three months planned expenditure at the commencement of each year. This report was approved by the Management Committee acting on behalf of the Trustees Date
Th8 IntoN•#tr ProiÈct RKelpts and Paymonts Account Flnancial Statèmènts For The Yeaf Ended 31 March 2025 Notes Unr88trfcted Restiictsd Funds Funds Total 2025 Total 2024 Kesar & Cts 5,02S 5,028 3.¥8 Voiunt?ers 46.332 46.332 47,530 Donallons 21.186 21.186 19,863 Bank Intare$t 27 27 Sundry homs 4.W7 4.W7 DwYk29e> 2,600 2,600 2,150 Misc cradtts rec8lv8d Kesar & Co 5.026 5.02e 3,458 Volunteers 48.332 48.332 47,530 Tfovel exp563 24,725 24,725 25,563 Acemlancy 832 e32 557 Damag05 p1 2.8 2,800 1.850 rr s1¢¢ 157 157 Pcsl89• end pficklna TOTAL Nèt4•ll¢lt .902 Interaccount trinsl•r -1,794 Ca•h It bink and In h4nd 01 Aprfl 2024 10.218 10.21• C45h at bank and lft hind 31 Mar¢h 202S Page 4
The Intervene Project statement of Assets and Llablllt5es At 31 Mareh 2026 2025 2024 sh Funds Co-operativa Bank Accounts Community account Deposll 8ccounl 5,957 8.681 7.520 10,216 ROpr1ntld ty :. General unro¥trl¢tgd Funds 7,520 10,216 Approved by th• Manag•m•nt Commltt•o Actlng on 8oh•ll Of The TrY•ts. Datèd Page 2
THE INTERVENE PROJECT NOTES TO THE ACCOUNTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025 11 Accountlng Pollcles Basis of re aration. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention and include th8 results of the charity's operations as described in the Trustees Report and all of which are continuing. The accounts have been prepared in accordance with the Statements of Recommended Practice for charity accounts. 21 and 31. Kesar & Co has housed the Intervene project since its inception. This support has taken the form of supply of all office services, including utilities, postage etc, It has also included office space and the use of office equipment. This has been quantified in the accounts along with the support of the volunteers who allow the project to support their client's. The Trustees wish to record their upmost appreciation for the continued support in the provision of offi'ce services and expertise which they receive from Kaser & Co. and to the volunteers who dedicate their time to the cause. Page 3