Unttlng Chrislian$ in Walos to cornbat slavery F" .- Red Community The trustees present their report for the year ended 31 March 2024. The Financial Statements for the same period are appended. The trustees have adopted the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practi ISORP) "Accounting and Reporting for Charities. Issued in March 2005. Name: Red Community 1169756 PO Box 1115, Cardiff, CF11 1UN Dai Hankey IChair)-, Nick Davis (Secretary & Treasurer),. Mags Moss. Vianney Miti., Dave Medlicott; Liz Pary. Robin Davies HSBC. 94 Albany Road, Cardiff, CF24 3RT Paul Bumell. C Management Senrices, 69 Velindre Road. Cardiff Registered Nutnber Add$$.. Trustees." Bank-. Independent ExamÉner. Red Community was established as a foundation Charitable Incorporated Organisation, registered on 18 October 2016 with a constitution as the governing document. Should the need arise. new trustees have and will be appointed for a temi of Iwo years by the existing trustees tsking full account of the individual's relevant skills, knowledge and experrence. Any new trustees will be appropriately trained in respect of their responsibililies and the procedures of the charity. The charity employed one part-time member stsff and is administered by the trustees. Decisions in respect of sizeable grants to be awarded are made at trustees, meetings. Decisions relating to small grants underthe Embrace scheme (usually significanlly less than £200} are delegated to one member of the board by the truslees and are reviewed by the Treasurer prior to payment. It is not considered that the charity is exposed to major risks. but this is continually reviewed and should any such be identified, mrtigating procedures will be devised and implemented. Page 1
Red Community Unltlng Chrlstion$ in Wal0$ .*0 combat slavery.. . The objects of the charity are: (1) The relief of povety suffered by those who are victims of, or vulnerable to human trafficking. slavery and exploitation by- Providing frontline services to reach out and 3SSlSt those who are victims of. or vulnerable to, human trafficknng, slavery and exploitation. Providing long-term support to care for and empowerthose who are victims of, or vulnerable to, human trafficking, slavery and exploitation. Forming strategic partnerships with like-minded organisations. both locally and globally. who are seeking to reach out to and relieve the povety and Injusti suffered by victims of human trafficking. slavery and exploitation. {2) The advancement of education by raising awareness about human trafficking and modem-day slavery by: Organising events that are geared towards raising awareness about human trafficking, slavery 2nd exploitation. Providing training for adults and young people to be able to inform others about human trafficking, slavery and exploitation. Creating a wide range of resour$ aimed at raising awareness about human trafficking, slavery and exploitalion. Empowering people to identify signs of potential abuse and to know how to respond. (3) The Advanment of the Christian religion by: Reaching out to both victims and perpetrators of human trafficking, exploitation and enslavement with the good news of hope. healing. forgiveness and redemption that can be found in Jesus. Establishing a neOrk of churches that are committed to extending gospel hope to the trafficked. exploited and enslaved. Hosting meetings to pray for the trafficked, exploited and enslaved. The main activities of Red Community Sin its fomiation have been raising awareness of trafficking and slavery and providing help and support for survivors as detailed below. P4è2
Red Community Unlling Chrithan$ in Woles to eombat slavery We reflect on the last 12 months with a great deal of humble grdtitude. Our team of trustees remain committed lo the task of uniting Christians in Wales to combat slavery and have been thrilled to spe Red Community making an impart in the following ways: Embrace Our Embrace project continues to support survivors of modem slavery Ihrough befriendirtrg and sponsorship. The befrtending project has seen dozens of women from churches of variou5 denominations trained as befrienders and consequently 8 survivors in South Wales have been blessed with the g¢ft of friendship this year. Furthermore. £6.371 has been awarded in small grants through our sponsorship scheme in 2023124. This has enabled 88 survivors to be able to pay for their basic needs such as transpori to work, counselling and providing school unifonns for their children. Incredibly. since the Embrace project started, we have seen 87 Survivors matched with befrienders and £46,178 given through our sponsorship. We rejoi at these numbers and are filled with gratilude to all who support Red Community financially. We are also deeply thankful for our amazing Embra Goordinator. Lauren. who do8s a phenomenal job administrating the project. Above all we give God all the glory. Caru The Caru project continued through the year following the transfer to red Community with Louise spending time visitirbg the streets and massage partours providing advice. comfort and assistance to the working girls. Arise This yearfs Arise conference was held on Saturday 21 st October 2023 at Grangetown Baptist Church. The focus of the conference was prayer with time being spent in discussion of each of the Red Community ministries then praying for the Lord's continued guidan and blessing. The conference was well attended with positive feedbaGk from the attendees. Justice Learning Group At the Arise conferenc£ we launched the Justice Leaming Group written and run by one of our wonderful trustees, Dave. The Justice Leaming Group was offered as a free course for Christians wanting to gain a Biblical perspective on how th8y can advocate for people experiencing povety and injustice, and consequently use their time and energy pursuing justice in their communities. Raising of funds and awareness Finally, we are grateful to the many individuals and churches who are passionate and creative in their support for our work to fighl for the trafficked. exploited ar¢d enslaved in Wales and beyond. Page 3
Red Community Unlllng Chrlsllans In Wales.,:" .10 eombal slav•ry -*trS. There has been a surplus of income over expenditure in the current year with an increase in year-on-year individual and church donations. Expenditure is broadly in line wtth the previous year, mostly related to the grants and èxpenses related to the Embrace projecl supporting survivors of trafficking and slavery. The Caru project income and expenses {held as restricted funds) are shown for the first time since the transfer with a slight eXs$ of expenditure over income. As the donors of the of funding have not specified uses for their cnntributions, all other amounts are currently held in a general unrestricted fvnd to be utilised for the work of Red Community at the trustees, discretion. Th8 Embrace work tends to focus on wofnen. so it is still our intention to revive the Red Treks walking group for male su1VorS which stopped during the p8ndemic_ Also, it is planned to expand Embrace activities westwards to cover the Swansea area. We are planning to review the changing situation facing sex workers in Cardiff prior to putting plans in place to continue sharing the love of Jesus with these preGiOUS women through the Caru Project. perhaps using a different model of support. We continue to hope for some volunteer interns to leam and serve alongside us as we pursue our mission to unite Christians in Wales to combat slavery. The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general gLJidance on public benefit when reviewing the Trust's aims and objeclives and in planning future aclivities. In conclusion, we remain committed to fighting for the trafficked, exploited and enslaved in Wales and beyond. We are thanlrful to all those who support us prayerfully and financially_ Above all we rernn grateful to the God of mercy and justice who continues to inspire. provide and protect the ministries of Red Community. The trustees would consider il pnjdent to retain three months operating costs as a reserve which would equate to approximately £2.000. Page 4
l Unlllng Chrlsllons in Woles to cornbat slavery Red Community Statement of the Trustee's Responsibilities The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice. The law applicable to charities in England and Wales. the Charities Act 2011, Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the constilulion requires the trustees to prepare fir7ancial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resour$ and application of resources, including income and expenditure, of the charity for that perrod. In preparing those financial slatements. the trustees are required to- Select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently- ObseNe the methods and principles ofthe Charity SORP., Make judgements and estimates Ihat are reasonable and prudent" Prepare the financial statements on the going conrn basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. The trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any ts'me the financial position of the Gharity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply wÈth the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the constitution. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities. The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees, report above by correspondence in January 2025. Signed on behalf of the trustees Dai Hankey Chair of Trustees Pa9e 5
Uniling Chrlstians In Wales to combat slavèry Red Community Report to the tnjsteeslmembers of Red Community Charity no 1169756 On accounts for the year ended 31 March 2024, set out on pages 7 to 9. Responsibilities and basls of report I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above charity ("the Trus1"} for Ihe year ended 3110312024. As the charity trustees. you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with Ihe Charities Act 2011 (°the Acf). I report in respect of my examinalion of the Trust's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515)(b} of the Act_ Independent examinerfs statement I have completed my examinalion. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination which gives me cause to believe thal in, any malerial respect= the accounting records were not kept in accordance with section 130 of the Act. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records" or the accounts did not comply wilh the applicable requirements conceming the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounls and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no concems 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 accourFts to be reached. Paul Burnell Date C Management Services 69, Velindre Road Whitchurch Cardiff CF14 2TF Page 6
l Unlffng ChrJstion$ In Woles to combat slavery Red Community , statement of Financial Activities for the yearto 31st Mah 2024 Carn am Byth LJTrTestri¢ted Fund Fund Total Furxls Yearended 31st klèi¢h 2023 In¢omiw Reswr¢es Incomlng r•sources from Donations IndividuaLs Justsing Churches Organi5abons E2.420 00 £15.896.e3 £18.316.63 £10.321.53 £10221.53 £7.409.95 £7.409.95 £0.00 £0.00 £33.628.11 £36.048.11 £18.085.24 £8.012.54 £3.09322 £10.506 33 £39,697.43 £0.00 £2.420.00 Fvndraising events InetinG¢rfl Brave book sales £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 £0.00 EOOO Total lTrcoThing RerrS £2,420.00 £33.fj28.11 £36.048.11 £39,897.43 Ro$wr¢o$ Expgndskd CharitableActivf¢ies General Expènse8 Ernbrace Embrace 8xp8nses Sklaries Depreciaton GOvernace C05tS £4,750.88 £2.729.09 £6.371.60 £407.82 £6.544.68 £150.00 £1.240.14 £7.479.97 £6 J71.60 £407.82 £6.544.68 £1,650.00 £1240.14 £5,897.08 £7.498.00 £249.99 £7.720.70 £1.650.00 £1.321 76 £1,500.00 Total Re30urces Expend8 £6250.88 £17.443.33 r23.694I1 £24.337.53 Translers belween Fund5 Nettnovements in funds £3.830 88 £16.184.78 E12.353.90 £15359.90 ReconCtIOn0f Fun( Total funds broughtforwa £6.945.65 £47.85127 £54.796.92 £39.437.02 Total Fun(ts Carnied For4Yard £3.114.77 £64.036.05 £67.150.82 £54.796.92 Balance Sheet as at 31st March2024 FtxèdAss£ts £6.485.95 £8.135.95 Curr&ntAssets Deblor5 Cash in Bank £2.136.02 £58.728.85 £946 25 £45.914.72 £46,860.9T £60.884.87 Crerfrtor5 ATnountsf811ing due withln 1 yaar Net Cwrer&Assets £200 DO £fj0.fj64.87 £46.EfjO.97 NetAssets £87.150.82 £54.796.92 Fund5 R&sbi¢t8d Funds unStric1ed Income Funds £3.114.TT £64.036.05 £6.945.65 £47.851.27 Total £67.150 82 £54.796 92 Page 7
Uniling Chrlstlan$ In Wolos to combat slavèry Red Community Notes to the Financial Statements for the year ended 31st March 2024 Accounting Policies Basis of preparing the financlal ststements The trustees have identified no material uncertainties that may cast significant doubt about the ability of the charity to continue as a going concem. Therefore, the financial statements have been prepared on a going Conrn basis. b. Accounting convention The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. with the exception ol investments which are included at market value, and in accordan with the Financial Reporting Standard for Smaller Entities {effective April 2008), the Charities Act 2017 and the quirements of the Statement of Recommended Practice (2005). Accounting and Reporting by Charities. Incomlng resources All incoming resou$ are induded on the Statement of Financial Activities when the challty is legally entitled to Ihe resources and the afflount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. d. Resources expended Expenditure is accruals basis and has been accounted for under headings that aggregale all cost relating to the calegory. Cost of generating funds Costs of generating funds comprise those costs directly attrtbtrtable to raising funds through activities. Governance Costs Governance costs include direct and related support costs relating to the governan infrastructure allowing the charity to generate information required for public accountability. g. Taxation The charity is exempt from tax on its charitable activities. h. Fund accounting Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects ofthe charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when )tJnds are raised for particular restricted purposes. Page 8
Red Community . l Unlling Christlans In Wolos . to ¢ombat slav•ry Red Community has chosen to ac(x)unl for Caru am Byth transferred assets and activities in a restricted fund. Charltsble Activities Relate to costs assoaated with awareness raising events and grants awarded through the Embrace project. Govemance Costs Relate Io safeguarding and Insuran costs. Trustees Remuneration and Expenses No amounts were paid to trustees for remuneration. No expenses were paid to tnjstees other than direct reimbursement of amounts paid on behalf of the charity- Staff costs One part time member of slaff is employ8d to coordinate the Embrace project. Transactions with related parties There were no transaGtions wilh related parties. These financial stateTnents were approved by the Board of Trustees in January 2025 and were signed on its behalf Nick Davis Trustee Page 9