Charity registrdtion number 1154034 (England and Wales) CLEAN SHEET ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 CLEAN SHEET
CLEAN SHEET LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION Trustees A Coyle S Lawes A Newell Smay Senior management Samantha Graham Chief Executive Officer Charity number (England and Wales) 1154034 Principal address c/0 Caladine Chartered cerknfi.ed Accountants Chantry House 22 Upperton Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 IBF Independent examlner John Caladine FCCA CTA FCIE Caladine Limited Chantry House 22 Upperton Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 IBF Bankers TSB 4001402 Derby Street Bolton BL3 6LS
CLEAN SHEET CONTENTS Page Trustees, report Statement of Trustees, responsibilities Independent examiner's report Statement of linancial activities Statement of financial position Notes to the financial statements 10-22
CLEAN SHEET TRUSTEES, REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 The Trustees present their annual report and financial statement5 for the year ended 31 March 2026. The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note I to the financial statements and comply with the charity's Constitution. the Charities Art 2011 and "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 IFRS 1021" leffectr.ve I january 20191. Objectives and Activities The charity is established as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation ICIOI and its activities are regulated bv its Constitution. The objects of the charity are= l. to promote social inclusion to prevent, in particular Ibut not exclusively) prisoners and ex-offenders from being socially excluded, relieving the needs of people. who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society. 2. to relieve the needs of prisoners and ex-offenders. who as a result of imprisonment are suffering the effects of unemployment, financial hardship, ill health and disability. Vision and Mission Clean Sheet's vision is that people with convictions= have significant opportunities to secure employment- and reintegrate and impact positively on their communities. Clean Sheet's mission is to improve individual lives and contribute to safer communities by providng employment opportunities for people with convictions to enable them to reach their full potential. Public benefit The Trustees confirm that they have given due regard to public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission. Helping people with convictions secure employment has a positive effect on communities, helping to reduce reoffending and create a safer society. The Trustees remain committed to the mission of Clean Sheet and seek to ensure that new developmerts and current work continue to deliver outcomes that contribute to the mission of the organisation, therefore ensuring that public benefit remains strong. Achievements and Performance signifi.cant activitie5 and achievements t7goinst objectives Clean Sheet successfully provided tailored remote employment support nationally to people with convictions, over the age of 18. Through this support, Clean Sheet helped 151 Members (people with convictions) to secure work or training during the financial year- 95 into work and 56 into work-related training. Members found employment in a variety of industries, from entry level to management roles. Industries included: constructr.on and trades,. distribution, transport and warehouse; engineering and maintenance- facilities management,. hospitality and catering- manufacturing and retail.
CLEAN SHEET TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 Clean Sheet has an Employers Directory of over 100 ooanisations that have tommitted to receiving applications from people with convictr.ons to be considered on merit and skill, rather than their cormiction. During the year, Clean Sheet onboarded seven new employers to be added to the Directory and two new training providers. This opened up opportunities for Members in a number of areas including construction, transport and the water industry. Clean Sheet's job sustainment rate remained at a steady level. On average, 64% Members continued to engage with Clean Sheet in the 12 months after they had found work Ito March 20261. Of those who engaged, an average of 67% were still in work at the end of 12 months. This is a strong result as it shows Members successful sustaining employment which is a strong indicator of living crime-free and not reoffending. Member feedback highlighted the impart of the support. These included- "My deepest thanks and heartfelt appreciation fvr your continued support, understonding, LTnd the kindness you've shown me throughout this journey. Your non-judgmentol oppmoch, potience, ond unwavering helpfulness have meont more to me than words can fully convey. You listened. You reall listened-to my need5, my hesitation5, ond my hopes. That moment of being seen ond heard made all the difference. You sow something in me I wos struggling to see in myself, ond for thot, I will be forever grateful. I will proudly recommend Cleon Sheet to anyone who has wolked a path similor to mine. Because now I know.. second chLTnces aren't just pos5ibltheYre powerful. I realised I needed sustoinable employment, u proper, career. And that s when the doors closed. 'No, you don'tfit, we don't wont you, go onto benefits, seemed to be all I got back from the job opplicotions. One mistake doesn't define a person,- it s their ubility to bounce bock, overcome and persevere thut murks out who they arel My Employment Team Adviser gave such valuoble odvice and was consistent, even when I wusn't. After so much rejection, to be met with non-judgmentolism was key. Cleon Sheet gove me hope, thefvct thot they were genuinely trying to help me renewed my belief in humonity. They sow me for who I wus,. the impact this had on my mental health ond my worldview wos so positive. One mistLTke should not exclude o personfrom 50ciety- und I hove o lot to give. I'd thought I w05 donefor, began to believe my co nviction wouldfinish me and begon to despair. But no. I huve o new leose of lifv und om excited about myfuture." "Thonk you for getting in touch. It has been o breoth of fresh air finolly getting bock into work und meeting and tolking to people ogoin Jfter J very tough few yeors. My mentol health hos been better especially afterfinding work. I wa5 at a point before thi5 that I thought ubout giving up on looking for employment, I never thought that I wouldfind onything. I hove battled on and didn't give up on findNng work ond now the rewords hove pJid off. Thonk you fvr the messuge and thank you for the sUPPOrt I have been given whi15t I have been on yourprogramme.~ "l um grateful to Cleon Sheet because, 05 an entity, it reminds ex-offenders that people do care. And the resource5 you provide are extremely importont... Employment has changed my life. Literolly. The pr05pert of long-term, full-time employment with a company who knows, ond cores littlefor my history is aCtllY humbling. The disposoble income has been like an iron shodow being liftedfrom me. l om less anxious healthier ond more complete. In some woys, the contmst between working ond not working is frankly surreal. To go from listless. rudderless andfearful to octive. purp05eful and corjliderjt hLTS been a shock, ond ot times I hove been a little insecure but work is not just a necessary evil, it s t7n anchor to oll other emotions. It wos o pleasure to have hod [my Employment Teom Adviser] looking outfor me, ond I would only ever recommend Clean Sheet in the mostfvvourable light."
CLEAN SHEET TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 In addition to the core remote employment support. Clean Sheet also delivered training workshops on disclosure li.e. how to talk to an employer about a conviction) in two prisons. A total of 114 individuals undertook this training to help build their skills and confidence in disclosing. Feedback comments included.. "I gained confidence talking about disclosing conviction5 and gained good knowledge." "l fvund it Useful to know how to put the skills fvrword to confidently talk obout my conviction- if, how, when and why.~ "The information provided on the types of DBS checks ond the rehubilitution periods depending on the length of sentences and conviction types w05 reolly useful.~ "It provided a step towards the reality of releose and on opportunity to confront the elephont that my conviction is/will be.- "The course wos really helpful and has left mefeeling a lot more hopeful about the future surrouTrling employment." Lastly, Clean Sheet continued to partner with Pricewaterhousecoopers IF%vCI. a global accountancy firm. to provide mock interview skills sessions for Members. These proved invaluable to Members to help them in their interview confidence and ability. Feedback comments included.. "[PwCJ were omozing, they gove me greot usefulfredbock which I was oble to opply to the second interview, it is very humbling to receive so much help. support und assistonce from people I don't know, they have given me o bit more hope that what I did have previously. I'm still useless at sellg myself but with the feedbock they gave I will be a little better ot At. Thunk you so much for allowing me to hove this opportunity.- -Although I knew obout the STAR method, I had never put it into pructice. It was extremely useful to get feedbock from highly professionul und knowledgeoble people from u revered company. It also highlighted where I needed to improve ond what I do well. Ifeel it has been the missing piece in my interview puzzlel" "It was good to proctise (whilst not being under Pressure) ond also get hints and tips (und to toke those on boord when goingfor on officiol interviewj." "tThe mock interview skills session wosj on amozing opportunity ond l in so glud I took port. It s been an involuoble experience thot has already helped me and I cppreciate t711 the hard work ond time people have given to moke this hoppen. Thonk you.- Staff and volunteers Clean Sheet had a staff team of 15 people during the course of the year IFTE 8.41. The staff team comprised of seven Employment Team Advisers, a Members Team Lead, an Employer Engagement Officer, a Fundraisir and Communications Officer. a Programme Facilitator Iprison contract). an Operations Manager, a Partnership Manager, a Fundraising Manager and a CEO. In addition. Clean Sheet had one volunteer chaplain.
CLEAN SHEET TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 Portnerships Clean Sheet worked in partnership with a number organisations and was grateful to its prison and community partners throughout the year. During 202>2026, these partnerships included- Community Partners.. Kent. Surrey and Sussex Probation.. Suffolk Police and Crime Commissionerl Suffolk Community Foundation: Surrey Police and Crime Commissioner,. and Sussex Community Foundation. Prisons.. HMP Fosse Way and HMP Thameside Sincere thanks go to Clean Sheet's supporters and its grant funders including.. The AS Charitable Trust, Benefact Trust. DWF Foundation. Hedley Foundation. Julia Rau5ing Trust. The Langley Trust, The National Lottery, The Noel Buxton Trust and The Trusted Executive Charitable Foundation. Financial Review Clean Sheet linished the financial year with a surplus of £68,833312025- £14,5191. Clean Sheet had a closing financial position at the end of March 2026 of E80,13012025= £11,297). Reserves policy Clean Sheet's policy is that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to three months. expenditure. This has been calculated at £95,000. The Trustees consider that reserves at this level would ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they would be able to continue the charity's current activities while consideration was given to Wa in which additional funds could be raised. During the linancial year. unrestricted reserves grew towards the level envisaged in the reserves policy. Structure, Governance and Management Clean Sheet was founded in 2010. It is a Charitable Incorpordted Organisation ICIOI, registered with the Charity Commission on 1st October 2013. The CIO was established under a Constitution, which established the objects and powers of the charity and is governed under this Constitution. In the event of the CIO being wound up. the members of the CIO have no liability to contribute to its assets and no personal responsibility for settling its debts and lialylities. Clean Sheet does not pay its Board members apart from reimbursing expenses and providing indemnity insurance. The Trustees delegate to the Chief Executive Officer ICEOI full control over the operation of Clean Sheet within policy. The CEO attended meetings of the Board. It was the duty of the CEO to further the mision of Clean Sheet and to ensure that management was efficient. effective and ran in accordance with good business practice.
CLEAN SHEET TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 The Trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were.. A Coyle S Lawes R Gwynn A Newell Smay (Resigned 21 November 20251 Recruitment and appointment of trustees New trustees will be recruited with due regard for their skills. knowledge and experience to enable the effethve administration of the charity. A copy of the constitution and any amends to it, plus a copy of the latest Annual Report and Accounts will be made available to trustees on or before their first appointment. Any new trustee will be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the charity trustees. Organi50tionol 5trutture Clean Sheet is structured as follows: Frontline seven Employment Team Advisers, a Members Team Lead and a Programme Facilitstor Iprison contract) Officers-an Employer Engagement Offi'cerand a Fundraising and Communications Officer Managers- Operations Manager, Partnership Manager and Fundraising Manager CEO The Trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees. S Lawes Chair 24 July 2026
CLEAN SHEET STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES, RESPONSIBILITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustee5' Report and the finantial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards Iunited Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). The law applicable to charities in England and Wales requires the Trustees to prepare h"nancial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources of the charity for that year. In preparing these financial ststements, the Trustees are required to- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent- state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed. subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements- and prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presutre that the charity will continue in operation. The Trustees are responsible for keeping 5uffitient accounting records that distlose with reasonaLle accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial Statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence f taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
CLEAN SHEET INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF CLEAN SHE I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Clean Sheet (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2026. Responsibilities and basis of report As the Trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements 1 accordance with the requirements of the Charities Art 2011. I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under sectrjn 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions gven by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act. Independent examiner's statement Since the charity's gross income exceeded E250,(KK), the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. 1 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. Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared the financial statements in accordance with the relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 in preference to the Accountir)g and Reporting by Charities-. Statement of Recommended Practice issued on l April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn. I understand that this has been done in order for the financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with UK Generally Accepted Accounting Prathce. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect= accountr.ng records were not kept in respert of the charity as required by section 130 of the Charfftes Act 2011. the financial statements do not accord with those records- or the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of linancial statements set out in the Charities IAccounts and Reportsl Regulation$ 2008 otr than any requiremerbt that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to whh attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached. John Caladine FCCA CTA FCIE Caladine Limited Chantry House 22 Upperton Road Eastbourne East Sussex BN21 IBF 24 July 2026
CLEAN SHEET STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 Unrestrirted Restricted funds funds 2026 2026 Totsl Unrestricted Restricted funds tunds 2025 2025 Total 2026 2025 Notes Income from: Donations and legacies Charitable activities 211.730 85.266 110.833 322.563 85.266 169,648 78,409 409 73,818 243,466 78,409 409 Other income Total Income 296.996 110.833 407.829 248.466 73,818 322,284 Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities 53,136 193.041 53,136 285.860 37,187 202,129 5,805 62,644 42,992 264,773 92.819 Total expenditure 246.177 92.819 338,996 239,316 68,449 307,765 Net Income and movement in funds 50,819 18.014 68,833 9,150 5,369 14,519 Reconciliation of funds: Fund balances at l April 2025 5,928 5.369 11.297 13.2221 13.2221 Fund balances at 31 March 2026 56.747 23.383 80,130 5,928 5,369 11,297 The statement of financial athvities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All iome and expenditure derive from continuing artivities.
CLEAN SHEET STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION AS AT31 MARCH 2026 2026 2025 Notes Current assets Trade and other receivables Cash at bank and in hand 13 9.024 143,229 8,740 166,160 152,253 172,1231 174,900 1163,6031 Current liabilitie5 14 Net current assets 80,130 11.297 The funds of the charity Restricted income funds Unrestricted funds 17 18 23.383 56.747 5,369 5,928 80,130 11,297 The linancial statements were approved by the Trustees on 24 July 2026 S Lawes Chair
CLEAN SHEET NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 Accounttng policies Charity information Clean Sheet is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation governed by its Constitution dated l October 2013. 1.1 Basis of preparation The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's Constitution, the Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 "The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic ol Ireland" I'FRS 102,1 and the Charities SORP "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 IFRS 1021" (effective l January 20191. The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102. The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows. The tinancial statements have departed from the Charities IAccounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 only to the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of Recommended Practice for charities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of Recommended Practice which is referred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn. The financial statements are prepared in sterlin& which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial ststements are rounded to the nearest £. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below. 1.2 Going concern From l April 2023 the charity was no longer a subsidiary of Langley House Trust. The Langley House Trust had agreed to provide three grants of £IOOk each to Clean Sheet between l April 2023 w) to 31 March 2026 to support Clean Sheet in its onward sustainability. The final tranche of funding was recognised in this fi.nancial year. The charity continues to seek further funding from partners and grant making trusts to ensure operations can continue now the support from The Langley House Trust has ended. The tharity's linancial statements have been prepared on a going concern basis which assumed an ability to continue operating for the foreseeable future. 1.3 Charitable funds Unrestricted funds are available for use at the distretion of the Trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives. Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restrirted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements. -io-
CLEAN SHEET NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 Accounting policies (Continued) 1.4 Income Income is recognised when the charity is legally entrtled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received. Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations and Grants are recognised once the charty has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deed5 of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation. 1.5 Expenditure Expenditure is retognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benelit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefi.ts will be required in settlement, and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. 1.6 Cash and cash equtvalents Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities. 1.7 Flnancial instruments The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments. Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. Financial assets and liabilities are offset. with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intenticn to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously. Basicfinancial assets Basic financial assets. which include trade and other receivables and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amorh5ed cost using the effecknve interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised. -li-
CLEAN SHEET NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 Accounting policies (Continued) 8asicfinancial liabilities Basic financial liabilities, including trade and other payables and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a tinancing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future Yrnents discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised. Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method. Trade payables are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classitied as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as nowurrent liabilities. Trade payables are recognised initially at transathon price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method. Derecognition oAfinanciul liubilities Financial liabilities are derecognised when the chariws contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. 1.8 Employee benefits The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee's sewices are received. Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity Is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits. 1.9 Retirement benefits Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due. Critical accounting estimates and judgements In the application of the charity's accounting policies. the Trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates. The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revi5ion5 to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects (nly that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods. -12-
CLEAN SHEET NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 Income from donat5ons and legacies Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2026 2026 Totsl Unrestrirted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Totsl 2026 2025 Donations and gifts Grants 16.730 195.0(KJ 16.730 305,833 7,648 162,0(K) 7,648 235,818 110.833 73,818 211.730 110.833 322.563 169,648 73,818 243,466 Donations and gifts Gift5 and donations 16.623 107 16.623 107 7.648 7,648 Giftaid 16,730 16,730 7,648 7,648 Income from charitsble activities Unrestrlcted Unrestrlrted funds funds 2026 2025 Artivity Prisons, partners and employers 85,266 78,409 -13-
CLEAN SHEET NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 Other income Unrestrirted Unrestrirted funds funds 2026 2025 Insurance claims receivable 409 Expenditure on raising fund5 Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2026 2026 Total Unrestricted Restricted funds funds 2025 2025 Totsl 2026 2025 Fundraising and publicity Staff travel and subsistence Fundraising agents Staff costs 385 385 1,147 51,989 1,147 51,989 5,420 5,420 37,187 37,187 53.136 53,136 37,187 5,805 42,992 -14-
CLEAN SHEET NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 Expenditure on charitable actlvitSes 2026 2025 Dlrert costs Staff costs Staff travel IT costs and support Telephone Postsge and stationery Suscriptions and journals Meetings and training Workshop costs Member evaluation Other costs 202,286 7,212 15,900 5,171 621 1,050 5,288 474 188,728 9,318 13,276 4,284 1,496 1,434 4,158 460 3,900 208 108 242.110 223,262 Share of support and Eovernance costs (see note 8) Support Governance 39,917 3,833 37,769 3,742 285,860 264,773 Analysi5 by fund Unrestricted funds 193,041 92,819 202.129 62.644 Restricted funds 285,860 264,773
CLEAN SHEET NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 Support costs allocated to activitles 2026 2025 Staff costs Insurance Subscriptions Payroll bureau Recruitment costs 34,762 2,049 788 1.369 418 32,797 1,895 216 1,252 942 Other costs 531 667 Governance costs 3.833 3,742 43.750 41.511 Anal ed between- Prisons, partners and employers 43,750 41,511 2026 2025 Governance costs cornprise: Independent examination fees Accountancy Legal and professional Trustees travel and meeting costs 768 2.946 119 756 2.484 435 67 3,833 3,742 Net movement in funds 2026 2025 The net movement in funds IS stated after charging/{crediting}= Fees payable to the charity's independent examiner-. - for the independent examination of the charity's financial Statements - for other financial services 768 2,946 756 2,484 -16-
CLEAN SHEET NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 10 Trustees None of the Trustees lor any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year. 11 Employees The average monthly number of employees during the year was.. 2026 Number 2025 Number 15 14 Employment costs 2026 2025 Wages and salaries National insurance contributions Other pension costs 257,037 18,070 13,930 235,561 11,256 11,895 289,037 258,712 The equivalent number of full-time staff during the year was 8.412025- 8.41. There were no employees whose annual gross remuneration was more than £60,0(KJ. Remuneration of key management personnel The remuneration (gross, employers pension contributions and national insurance) of key management personnel was as follows= 2026 2025 Aggregate compensation 61,869 58,920 -17-
CLEAN SHEET NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 12 Taxatlon The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes. 13 Trade and other receivables 2026 2025 Amounts falling due within one year: Trade receivables Other receivables 6,250 2,774 6,020 2,720 9.024 8,740 14 Current liabilities 2026 2025 Notes HMRC payroll taxes Deferred income Other payables Accruals 4,138 63,542 2,115 2,328 3,203 156,250 1,990 2,160 15 72.123 163,603
CLEAN SHEET NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 15 Deferred income 2026 2025 Other deferred income 63,542 156,250 Deferred income relates to the provision of services to be performed in future financial years. 2026 2025 Deferred income is included within= Current liabilities 63.542 156.250 Movements in the year: Deferred income at l April 2025 Released from previous periods Resources deferred in the year 156,250 1156,2501 63,542 21,763 121,7631 156,250 Deferred income at 31 March 2026 63.542 156,250 16 Retirement benefit schemes 2026 2025 Defined contribution schernes Charge to profit or loss in respect of delined contribution Schemes 13,930 11,895 The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. -19-
CLEAN SHEET NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 17 Restrirted funds The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. At l April 2025 Incoming resources Resources At 31 March expended 2026 The National Lottery Community Fund Suffolk Community Fund New Ground Project Fundraising Benefact Trust 3.307 88,333 11,500 6,000 188,333 11,9161 1701 3,307 9,584 7,797 195 2,500 1.867 195 5.000 12,5001 5,369 110,833 192.8191 23,383 Previous year: At l April 2024 Incoming resources Resources At 31 March expended 2025 The National Lottery Community Fund Suffolk Community Fund New Ground Project Fundraising 60,000 4,818 3.000 6.000 156.6931 14,8181 11,1331 15.8051 3,307 1,867 195 73,818 168,4491 5,369 The National Lottery Comrnunity Fund During the 2025 financial year, the charity was awarded a grant of £260k to be paid out in quartedy instalments over the following three years. This grant is to be utilised for the Reaching Communities/ Partnerships programme. Suffolk Community Fund This fund represents monies given to fund the provision of remote employment support for people with convictions living or resettling in SufFolk. New Ground Project Monies received to assist with the creatr.on of online resources and Member feedback input to accelerate the job search capabilities of people with convictions. -20-
CLEAN SHEET NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 17 Restrirted funds (Continued) Fundraising Monies received to develop a new fundraising strategy. Benefact Trust Grant received for the 'Transforming lives through employment support, project. 18 Unrestricted funds The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not 5ubjert to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes. At l April 2025 Incoming resources Resources At 31 March expended 2026 General funds 5,928 296,996 1246,1771 56,747 Prevlous year: At l Aprll 2024 Incomlng resources Resources At 31 March expended 2025 General funds 13,2221 248,466 1239,3161 5,928 -21-
CLEAN SHEET NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2026 19 Analysis of net assets between funds Unrestricted funds 2026 Restricted funds 2026 Totsl 2026 At 31 March 2026: Current assetsllliabilitiesl 56.747 23,383 80,130 56.747 23,383 80,130 Unre5trirted funds 2025 Restricted funds 2025 Total 2025 At 31 March 2025: Current assetsllliabilitiesl 5,928 5,369 11,297 5.928 5,369 11,297 20 Related party transactions There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year12025 - none). -22-