Charity registration number 11679121England and Wales)
ARTS THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE TEN MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 APRIL 2025

ARTS THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr. S Fhima MBE
Mr. J A Gilmour
Mr. o firoche
Mr. A Hersh (silent trustee)
Mrs. A Sonn
Mrs. AJacobson
(Appointed 25 May 20251
{Appointed 16 November 20251
Charty numbèr
1167912
Principal address
23 Ravenshurst Avenue
Hendon
London
NW4 4EE
Independent examiner
Anthony Epstein FCA
Paragon Partn8rs Limited
Churchill House
137 - 139 Brent Street
London
NW4 4DJ

ARTS THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN
CONTENTS
Pago
Trustees report
Independent examiner's report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
Notes lo the financial statements
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ARTS THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN
TRUSTEES REPORT
FOR THE TEN MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
The trustees present their report and accounts for the ten month period ended 30 April 2025.
The accounts have been prepared in accordan￿ with the accounting policie5 set out in nots 1 to Ihe accounts and
comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011 and the Statement of Recommended Practice,
"Accounting and Reporting by Charities" issued in Marth 2005.
Objectlves and actlvttles
Arts Therapies for Children was established for Ihe benefit of the public to promote and protect the emotional and
mental wellb8ing of children agod ￿11 who are experiencing learning. behavioural, emotional, or social difficulb'es.
This is achieved through the provision of arts therapies delivered within a supportive. s¢hookbased environment.
Complementing the child's educational experience.
All charttable activities are undertaken in furtherance of the charity's objectives and for the public benefit. The
Trustees confirm that they have had due regard to the Charity Commission's guidance on publi¢ benefit when
planning and reviewing the charity's activities.
All our charitable activities focus on these objectives as detailed above and ar8 undertaken to ￿rther our charitable
purposes for the public benefit. The Tnjstees confinn thal they have refeThed to the Charity Commission's general
guidance on the public benefit.
The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what aclivitie5 the
charity should undertake.
Achievements and perforniance
During the period, the Trustees gratefully received donations and grants, as detailed in the Statemenl of Financial
Activities, enabling Arts Therapies for Children {ATFC) to continue responding to a growing and increasingly
complex level of need among primary-aged ¢hildren.
Schools continue to face significant financial and capacity pressures, limiting their ability to provide timely
therapeLrtic support. ATFC addresses this gap by delivering creative therapies directly within schools and
SLJbsidising provision where required.
Under the leadership of the CEO, Natssha Ainloy, a qualified art therapist, ATFC now delivers therapy across 37
prlmary s¢hool$, supporting ovor 230 Children each week.
Referral dats ijernonstrates high levels of anxiely, emotional regulation difficulties, neurodiversity (including ADHD
and aulism). family disruption, safeguarding concerns, and bereavement. Many children present wilh multiple
overlapping needs, reinforcing the importance of flexible, trauma-informed therapeutic intervention.
In addition to its core school-ba5ed provision, ATFC operates..
a Crlsls Fund, fully subsidising therapy for urgent cases where no altemative funding is available-
a Grief Project supporting children experiencing bereavement and loss., and
a Parent Project. supporting parents alongside their child's therapeutic journey.
Demand for services continues to exceed capacity, and the charity maintains a wailing list where necessary. The
Trustees consider this both an indication of unmel need and evidence of the value placed on ATFC'S services by
schools and families.
Rese￿e$ policy
The Trustees re¢ognise the importance of maintaining appropriate resen￿$ to ensure financial stability and service
continuity.
The charity aims to maintain reserves equivalent lo approximatoly 25•/o (threo monthsl of annual running costs.
These re$erve$ are primarily intended lo $upport om0r9•ncy and crf81$ cases, including mid-lerm SENCO
referrals.
Reserves are reviewed by the Board iwice yearly lo ensure adequacy in light of operational commitments and
future plans.

ARTS THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN
TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE TEN MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Financial revlèw
The finan¢ial statements ￿flect the Gharity's actiwties during the 10-month period. Income and expenditure have
been closely monitored in the context of rising demand and delivery costs.
The Trustees have ass8ssed the principal risks facing the charity. induding financial sustainability. staffing capacity,
and increasing demand for services, and are satisfied that appropriate systems and oversight are in place to
manage these risks.
Our methodology
Arts Th6rapies for Children d81ivers creative therapeutic support through a $¢hool-based, trauMa-Inforn￿d model
focused on earfy intervention.
Therapy is delivered within sthools, removing barriers to ac£ess and supporting childr8n in a familiar and safe
environment. Referrals are identified and prioritised by school SENCOS and wellbeing leads, ensuring support
reaches children with the greatest need.
Each child typically receives weekly therapy sessions tailor8d to their individual circumstances. Therapists work
creatively and flexibly, Supported by regular professional supervision and robust safeguarding frameworks.
ATFC works collaboralively with schools and parents where appropriate, re￿gnisIng the importance of a holistic
support nehvork around each child.
Funding
The charitys income is derived from a dlverse fundlng mlx, induding..
fundraising events, including Ihe annual dinner.,
grants and foundations:
individual donor6 and majorsupporters" and
contributions from parents and schools towards subsidised Iherapy provision.
This rnixed model enables ATFC to maintain affordabilty while ensuring high-qualty delivery. Additional support is
provided through the Crisis Fund for families experiencing financial hardship.
How perfomiance and success are measured:
ATFC Ljses a ¢ombination of qualitative and quantitative Measures to evaluate its effectiveness. Due to the age and
vulnerability of beneficiaries, feedba¢k is gathered through professional assessment, end-of-therapy questionnaires.
and feedback from parents, teachers, and schools.
In addition, ATFC undertakes an annual wellbeing survey to assess outcomes and impact. During the period.
evaluation data demonstrated ¢onsistently positive ￿SuIts across both individual and wider school outcomes.
Based on the 2024-25 wellbeing survey using the Stirling Children's Wellbeing Scale, IOOPA of schools
reported improved wgllbeing among children receiving therapy. and 100°h stated they would rocomm•nd
ATFC
other
s¢hool$.
95% of chlldren reported being very Satisfied with their therapist, 92(A+ felt more supported and Cared for,
and
90•1.
demonstrated
greatsr
emotional
resilionce
and
coping
skills.
Schools also reported wider benefits, with 79•A noting a positive impa¢t on the broader school community and
77% observlng beneflts Èxtendlng to the whole ¢las$.
During the academic year, the charily delivered approximately 7,000 therapy sessions, including over 600 fully
funded sessions for children from families experiencing financial hardship.
Plans for future perlods
The Trustees plan to continue delivering highquality therapèutic support while $tr8ngthening financial
$ustainabilty, increasing oryanisational capacity, and reducing waiting times. Priorities include expanding
parontal support, deepening partnerships with schools and community organisations, and ensuring the
Charity romains resilient in the face of growlng demand.
Structure, governance and management
The charity was established by a charitable trust deed on 28 June 2016.

ARTS THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN
TRUSTEES REPORT {CONTINUED>
FOR THE TEN MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
The trustees who served during the len month period and up to the date of signature of the fjnan¢ial stalements
were..
Mr. S Fhima MBE
Mr. J A Gilmour
Mr. O Tiroche
DrA. D. Hirschowitz BDS
Mr. A Hersh (silent trustee)
Mrs. A Sonn
Mrs. A Jacobson
(Resigned 30 O¢tober 2024)
(Appointed 25 May 2025)
(Appointed 16 November 2025)
Mr A Hersh serves as a silent trustse, providing continuty and support to th8 Board while not being invofved in
day-to-day gov&manc8 or operational decision-making.
The Trustees meet regularly to review strategy, financial performance. and risk. New Trustees re￿1ve appropriate
induction and ongoing support.
Background of main trustses:
Shlmon Fhima MBE
Shimon Fhima MBE grew up in Broughton Park, Salford. After four year5 in Talmudic ¢ollege, he ¢ompleted an LLB.
He is now a senior civil servant in the Ministry of Defence having previously held posts in the Home Offic8, Treasury
and HMRC. In his spare time, he is a volunteer first respondei for the Hatzola Ambulance Service. H8 liv8s in
Edgware with his wrfe and five children.
Omor Tiroche
Omer works as an art deal81 and runs his gallery in London. so is well placed to understand the role that art can
s&rve for people and society. H8 has been involved with the British Friends of the Art Museums of Israel and various
other charities, placing him in a great position to help propel the charity.
Jonathan Gilmour
Jonathan is a Partner at City law firm Travers Smith, where he heads its Detivatives & Structured Products practi
and regularfy advises trustees on their legal and fiduciary duties. Jonathan is also twstee of two other charities both
in the field of education.
Angela Jacobson
As a seasoned Chartered Acrx)untsnt. Angela brings extensive expertise in financial management and strategic
leadership. Wrth a background in both start-ups and major commercial organizations, she has a unique
understanding of Ihe financial and operational challenges businesses face. Angela's experiencE extends beyond the
corporale world, having volunteered as a Financial Representative for several charities. She is well-versed in the
Importan￿ of robust govemance and financial oversight in the non-profft sedor.
Allson Sonn
Alison joined the Board as a Tnjstee in May 2025. She grew up in Cardiff and, after graduating in 1989, moved to
London to attend law school. Alison worked for several years as a ¢riminal defen￿ solicitor-advocate before taking
time out to raise her children. She has over 20 years. experience in the charity sector, induding work with the
Citizens Advi¢e Bureau, and previously seNed as a trustee of Camp Simcha for 12 years.
A Hornh
Silent trustee.

ARTS THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN
TRUSTEES REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE TEN MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
The trustees report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
Mr. S Fhima MBE
Trusteo
12 February 2026

ARTS THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF ARTS THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN
I report to the ttustees on my examination of the financial statements of Arts Therapies For Children (the charity) for
the ten month period ended 30 April 2025.
Responslbllltles and basis of report
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of th8 financial ststements in accordance with
the requirements of the Charitie5 Act 2011.
I report in resped of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under section 145 of Ihe
Charities Acl 2011, In ¢arrying out my examination I have followed the Direcknons given by the Charity Commission
under section 145(5}(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Independent examlnerfs statement
Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000, the independent examiner must be a m8mber of a body listed
in section 145 of the Charilies Act 2011. 1 confimi that l am qualified lo undertake the examination because l am
member of ICAEW, which is one ofthe listed bodies.
Your aitention is drawn to the fact that the Gharily has prepared the financial stalements in accordance with the
relevant version of the Statement of Recommended Practi￿ applicable to charities preparing their financial
statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Stsndard applicable in the UK and RepubliG of Ireland (FRS
1021 in preferen¢e to the Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Slalement of Recommended Practice issued on 1
April 2005 which is referred to in the extant ￿gUlationS but has now been withdrawn. l understand that this has
been done in order for the financial statements lo provide a true and fair view in a¢cordance with UK Generally
Acopted Accounting PractlC8.
I hav& compleled my examination. I confiTm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the
examination giving me caus8 to believe thal in any material respect-
a¢￿untIng records were not kept in respect of the tharity as required by section 130 of Ihe Charities A¢1 2011.
the financial statements do not accord with those records., or
the financial slatements do not comply with the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of
financial statements set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any
requirernent that the financial statements give a true and fair view. which is nol a matter considered as part of
an independenl examination.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention
should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reathed.
Anthony
pstsin FCA
Paragon Partn8rs Lirnited
Churchill House
137- 139 Brent Street
London
NW4 4DJ
12 February 2026

ARTS THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE TEN MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Unrestrict8d Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Notss
Income and endowm8nts from:
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
Other income
152,057
181,356
1,731
331,815
145,031
1.991
Total income
335,144
478,837
Expendlture on:
Charitable activities
Other expenditure
403,321
20,697
410,085
41,062
Total expenditure
424,018
451,147
Net incomel(expenditurel and rnovement in funds
(88,874)
27,690
Reconclllatlon of funds:
Fund balan￿S at 1 July 2024
217,328
189,638
Fund balan¢e$ at 30 April 2025
128,454
217,328

ARTS THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 30 APRIL 2025
2025
2024
Notes
CuTrent assets
Debtors
Cash al bank and in hand
11
36,897
92,342
218,936
129,239
218,936
Creditors: amounts falllng due wlthln
one year
12
(785)
{1,608)
Net current assets
128.454
217,328
The lunds of the charity
Unrestricted fvnds
14
128,454
217,328
128,454
217,328
The financial statements were approved by the trustee5 on 12 February 2026
Mr. S Fhima MBE
Trustse

ARTS THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE TEN MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Accountlng poli¢ie$
Charity inforniatlon
Arts Therapies For Children is a charity established by a charitable trust deed on 28 June 2016.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial slalements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's goveming document. the
Charities Act 2011, FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland"
and the Charities SORP 'Accounling and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice
applicable to charit188 preparing their accounts in accordan￿ with the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 1021" The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by
FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for Gharities not to prepare a statement of
cash flows.
The financial statements h8ve departed from the Chariiies (Accounts and Reports} Regulation5 2008 only to
the extent required to provide a true and fair view. This departure has involved following the Statement of
Recommended Practice for ¢harities applying FRS 102 rather than the version of the Statement of
Recommended Practice which is ref8rred to in the Regulations but which has since been withdrawn.
The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the Char￿ty. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded lo 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 ¢oncern
At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charily
has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. ThLJS the trustees
¢ontinue to adopl the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the twstees in furtherance of their charitable
obje¢tive5.
Restricted fijnds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as lo how th8y may be used. The
purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.
1A Income
Income is ￿Cognised when the charity is legally entitled lo it after any performance conditions have been met,
the amounts can be measured reliably. and it is probable that income will be re￿ived.
Cash donations are recognised on receipl. Oth8r donations are recognised On￿ the charity has been notified
of the donalion. unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount, Income tax recoverable in
relation to donations rec&iv8d under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is ￿cOgniSed at the time of the donation.
Legacie5 are recognised on receipt or othenvise rf the chaiity has been notrfied of an impending distribution,
the amount is known, and r&ceipt is expeded. If the amount is nol known, the legacy is treated as a
contingent asset.
1.5 Expenditure
Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basi5 and has been classified under headings that aggregate all
cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be direclly attributed lo particular headings they have been
allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

ARTS THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE TEN MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Accounting policies
(Continued)
1.6 Cash and cash equivalents
Cash and cash equivalents indude cash in hand. deposits held at ¢all 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 Financlal Instruments
The charity has elected lo apply the provisions of Section 11 'Basic Financial Instruments, and Section 12
'Olher Financial Instruments Issues, of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.
Finan¢ial instruments are recognised in the charity's balan￿ sheet when the chaiity becomes party to the
conlradual provisions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilitl8s are offset. with the net amounts presented in the financial statements. when
there is a legally enforceable right lo set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net
basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets. which indude debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially m8asur8d al
transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective
interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the Iransaclion is
measured al the pres8nt value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets
classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price un18SS
the arrangement constitutes a financing transadion, where the debt instrument is measured at the present
value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable
within one year are not amortised.
Derecognltion of flnanclal Ilabllltles
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contradual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.8 Employee benefft8
The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is re¢ognised in the period in which the employee's services are
received.
Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrdbly committed
to tenninate the employment of an employee or to provide termination beneffts.
1.9 Retirement benefits
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefft schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
CrItI￿1 accountlng estlmates and Judgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements. estimates
and assumpiions 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. Revisions to accounting
estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the r8vision afleots only that
period. or in the period of the revision and fLrture peri¢xls where the revision affects both Current and fijture
periods.

ARTS THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE TEN MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Income from donations and legacies
Unrestrictsd Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Donations and gifts
152,057
331,815
Income from charitable actlvltles
Unrestricted Unrestrlcted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Incom8 trorn art thèrapy sessions
Ancillary trading income
181,356
145.031
Other Income
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Interest r￿1Vable
1.731
1.991
Expendlture on charftable activities
Unrostricted Unrestricted
funds
funds
2025
2024
Direct costs
Staff costs
Art Iherapy sessions
Therapist supervision
Advertising and markeling
Consultancy
Events Costs
Donation5
68.220
263,963
300
360
23.181
46,822
475
35,302
291.416
1,020
6,480
31,797
43,854
216
403,321
410,085
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds
403,321
410,085
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ARTS THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE TEN MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
Trustses
None of the trustees (or any person5 connected with them) r￿1Ved any remuneration during the ten month
period.
Employees
The average rnonlhly number of employees during the ten month period was:
2025
Number
2024
Number
Employment costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
65,341
1,423
1,456
33,877
1,425
68,220
35,302
There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.
Other
Unrestricted
fun(ts
Total
2026
2024
Insuran
Postage, printing and slalionery
Administrativ8 expenses
Accountancy
Other expenditure
1,165
914
17.426
1.080
1,026
38,218
960
830
20,697
41,062
10 Taxation
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because 811 its incom8 is applied for charitable purposes.

ARTS THERAPIES FOR CHILDREN
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED>
FOR THE TEN MONTH PERIOD ENDED 30 APRIL 2025
11 Debtors
2025
2024
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
24,397
12,500
36,897
12 Credltors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Other taxation and social security
785
1,608
13 Retlrement benefit $chemes
2025
2024
Defined ¢ontribution schemes
Charge to profit or loss in respect of defined Contribulion schemes
1,456
1.425
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the
sch8me are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund.
14 Unrestrlcted funds
The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are
not subject to specific Conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include
designated funds which have been sel aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specrfic purposes.
At 1 July 2024
Ineoming Rosour¢o9
resour¢e$
exp¢nded
At 30 April
2025
General funds
217,328
335,144
(424,018)
128,454
Prevlous year:
At 1 July 2023
Incoming Resources
rosour¢es
oxpended
At 30 June
2024
General funds
189,638
478,837
(451,147)
217,328
15 Related party transactions
There were no disclosable related paty transactions during the ten month period (2024 - none).
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