The Mint House
OXFORD CENTRE FOR RESTORATIVE PRACTICE
Annual report and unaudited accounts
forthe year lJanuary- 31 December 2021
Charity Registration No. 1173037

The Mint House, Oxford Centre for RestoratNe Practice
Reference and Administrative Information
Trustees
Dr Rosemary Chadwick {Chairl
Revd Dr Myra Blyth
Mr Geoff Emerson
Revd Jon Keyworth
Dr Kathryn Rowsell
Revd Professor Michael Taylor
Mr Peter Wallis
Ms Grace Watkins
Charity number
1173037
Address of principal office
The Mint House
clo New Road Baptist Church
Oxford
OXI ILQ

The Mint House, Oxford Centre for Restorative Practice
Trustees, Report for the period l January to 31 December 2021
structure. governance and management
The trustees presenttheir reportand accountsforthe year ending31 December2021. The
accounts have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in Note I to
the accounts and comply with the charity's constitution, the Charities Act 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 IFRS1021 published in October 2019.
The Mint House, Oxford Centre for Restorative Practice is a Charitable Incorporated
Organisation ICIOI registered with the Charity Commission on 15 May 2017. Our constitution is
based on the Foundation model constitution forCIOs produced bythe Charity Commission.
Our Board ofTrustees met five times in 2021. From April 2021, Board meetingswere preceded
by meetings of a research sub-group. The Board combines restorative practitioners, former
restorative practice managers, researchers and experienced strategic leaders, bringing diverse
experience and insights of what's involved in making restorative practice a day-to-day reality.
Trustees also bring skills in trainin& project management, charity governance, partnership,
strategy and community development. Newtrustees are recruited usinga mix oftargeted
approaches and open advertising.
The Board has agreed an appropriate set of policies and procedures to govern our day-to-day
activities.
The Mint House is grateful to New Road Baptist Church, both for financial contributions and for
making a space (The Mint House) available from which to operate when not constrained by the
pandemic.
Objects and activitles
The objectsofthe Mint House are:
To promote restorative practices forthe public benefit as a means of resolving conflict and
promoting reconciliation. in particular (but not exclusively) in Oxford and the surrounding area
by:
111 Promoting and facilitating the use of restorative justice and restorative practices in
schools, in the criminal justice system, in the workplace. in faith communities and
elsewhere in the community in situationswhere conflict may arise
{21 Advancing education and research on restorative practices and the publication of the
useful results of that research.
Thetrustees have paid due regard to thecharity Commission's guidance on public benefit in
carrying out their duties and looking at how best to fulfil these objects.

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Mlnt House Wision and Mission
Launched in 2015 with the backing of many local partners. The Mint House believes that
restorative practice has an important contribution to make to strengthening relationships,
preventing conflict and repairing harms caused by crime or conflict.
We exist to increase understanding and use of restorative practice in a variety of contexts:
education, criminal justice, neighbourhoods and cities, children and families, health and social
care, faith communities, and workplaces.
We want restorative practice to become a natural partof'how we do things, and work to bring
this about by:
Using creative approaches to introduce restorative approaches to new audiences
supporting groups and organisationsto develop and embed restorative approaches
growing a network ofrestorative practice champions and practitionerswho can support
each other, and others, to enrich and expand restorative approaches
sharing insights from our own and others, research on aspects of restorative practice.
A5 we noted in our 2020 report,'The case forrespecrful dialogue and looking at how harm can
be repaired has alway5 been compelling. As we face up to the injustices exposed and reinforced
by Covid-19, to racial injustice, climate injustice and many other social harms, we think it is
needed more than ever..
Achievements and perforniance
2021 saw a step change in ourachievements and performance, reflectingthe appointment in
January ofa Communications Officer (Joy Bettlesl.
Introducing restorative practice to new audlences
We promoted restorative approaches in higher education settings, in particular through
introductory training for staff working in higher education. through our involvement in the
newly formed ne￿Ork on restorative justice in higher education facilitated by Wanmick
University's International Higher Education Academy IWIHEAI. and by distributing 400 packs of
Conversation Cards designed to help students get to know each other better.
Trainees shared examples ofwherethey planned to applywhatthey had learnt. such as
building restorative approaches into a new flat dispute process and using them during
investigative interviews. Developed with students, the conversation cards were taken up by five
Oxford University colleges and Oxford Brookes. Feedback on the cards was positive, with
helpful suggestions made on possible developments ofthe approach, for example helping
students getto knowtheir neighbours.
We redesigned ourwebsite and grew oursocial media presence, allowing us to better present
ourwork and network with others via online spaces. We also posted regularly on our blog.

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exploring restorative justice and practice from a range of different angles with resonance for
different audiences. Topics covered included forgiveness and restorativejustice.
communicating restorative practice. restorative justice and racial justice and using drama to
explore restorativejustice.
Trustees contributed to the developmentof'just Oxford.. a project by New Road Baptist Church
aimed at using restorative approaches to support a morejust approach to homelessness and
housing poverty.
Supporting groups and organisations to develop and embed restorative approaches
As part of our work to support the roll-out of restorative practice across Oxfordshire's children's
workforce we hosted 8 reflective practice sessions where colleagues from across the children's
workforce shared insights and approaches. Topics explored included= dealing with denial.
weaving restorative questioning and concepts into assessment processes and responding
restoratively to other professionals.
We also trained 99 members ofthe county'schildren'sworkforce, including5 trainers, 18 new
practitioners and 31 managers. 10 participants in the early courses shared feedback some
weeks later, reporting what had changed for them. All either strongly agreed or agreed that the
training had improved their engagement with children and families they worked with. given
them skills to manage challenging conversations and helped them feel more confident when
there was conflict involving the children and families they worked with.
Our training provision gained national recognition with the award the Restorative Justice
Council of registered training provider status.
Growlng a network of restoratlve prartlce champlons and prartitioners who can support
each other, and others, to enrich and expand restorative approaches
We hosted 8 online network events on topics ranging from restorative justice and sexual
violence to restorative prisons to restorative practice and the climate crisis. Attendance ranged
from 19 to 178 perevent (average 711 with more than twice as many registrations and
participantsfrom around the globe.
In feedback gathered from ourlast4 events, 38% of those respondinggave top marks IlO/IOI
for how engagingthey found the eventwhile41% gave a score of8 or 9. Respondents gave
similar scores when asked to rate their likelihood of discussing what they had heard with
others. They also shared many examples of thingsthey planned to acton, such as:
'To explain what 'Restorative Justice, is and to write a blog about IL to link with
organisationsto widen my network and offer insights as an ex-offender by speakingat
events where relevanL'
'[ want to think more deeply and practically about how to facilitate greater listening to those
more impacted by climate change in our community...

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We also convened informal thematic network5 on Restorative Cities and for communications
specialists working in restorative justice. creating spaces for peer support and information
exchange.
Sharing insight5 from our own and others, research on asperts of restorative practice
We used our website and blogto share and signpost evidence in keyareasof restorative
practice. We also developed our research agenda. initiated discussions of a research proposal
with partners. and collaborated with colleagues at Wa￿iCk University to design a scoping
survey of uses and opportunities for restorative justice and practice in higher education
settings. In addition, we were pleased to contribute evidence to the newly formed Restorative
Justice All Party P3rliamentsryGroup.
Flnancial review
Our income land associated expenditure) for the delivery of our contracts with Oxfordshire
County Council to support the roll-out of restorative practice across the children's workforce
increased by nearly 90% in 2021 and continued to form the bulk ofour income. We remain
grateful to New Road Baptist Church for their continuing unrestricted donation to our work.
The employment of a part-time Communications Officerat the start of2021 also increased our
expenditure on charitable activities land associated support costs) while underpinning much of
the progress we have been ableto make in the lastyear.
The Trustees consider it prudent to hold reserves sufficient to meet at least six months of
known commitments. Even having increased ourexpenditure commitments, our rese￿e5 atthe
end of2021 exceeded this. We expect our reservesto reduce duringthe course of2022 as we
draw on the funding set aside to supportourpaid staff member. A priority for2022 is to
diversify our income, including unrestricted income, putting the Mint House on a sustainable
footing.
Future plans
During 2022 we want to continueto grow our network, social media and events programme,
promoting understanding and use of restorative justice and practice in diverse contexts. Other
plans include:
supporting implementation of restorative approaches.through commissioned work,
practical initiatives and by expanding our training offer
building our research capabilities, contributing to research that enhances understanding of
restorative approaches
promoting diversity. equity and inclusion as fundamental to restorative justice and practice
and to how the Mint House operates
generating income from diverse sources and growing oursupport base, ensuringthe Mint
House is built on firm foundations.

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The Mint House is grateful to John Chadwick, ACIS for help in preparing our accounts. John
recently retired asTreasurerof New Road Baptist Church and has overtwentyyears, experience
in senior financial roles, latterly as Finance and Regulation Director of a plc.
The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees
Signed
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The Mint House. Oxford Centre for Restorative Practice
Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2021
Accountlng policies
Charity information
The Mint House, Oxford Centre for Restorative Practice is a charitable incorporated
organisation registered withthe Charity Commission for England and Wales.
1.1 Accounttng convention
The accounts have been prepared in accordancewiththe charity's conSti￿t￿¥n, the Charities
Act 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" issued in
October2019. Thecharityisa Public BenefitEntityasdefined byFRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS
102 Update Bulletin I not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The accounts have departed from the Charities (Accounts 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 accounts are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity.
The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal
accounting policiesadopted are setoutbelow.
1.2 Goingconcern
At the time of approving the accounts, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the
charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable
future. The trustees arrive at this conclusion having taken into account the impact of the
COVID19 pandemic as well as the economic and financial risks that existed prior to the
pandemic. Thus, the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in
preparing the accounts.
1.3 Charitablefunds
Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of
their charitable objectives unless the funds have been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are subjectto specific conditions by donors asto howthey may be used.
1.4 Incoming resources
Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled 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 are recognised once the
charity has been notified of the donation unless performance conditions require deferral
of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donation5 received underGift Aid or
deeds ofcovenant is recognised atthetime ofthedonation.

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1.5 Resources expended
All expenditure is included on an accruals basis and is recognised when there is a legal or
constructive obligation to do so.
Charitable activities include expenditure associated with meeting its charitable objectives.
This includes the cost of grant making, and direct provision of charitable services.
1.6 Cashandcashequlvalents
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.
Basic financial assets
Basic financial assets. which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially
measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at
amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes
financingtransaction.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 oneyearare notamortised.
Basic financial liabilities
Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at
transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the
debt instrument is measured atthe present value of the future payments discounted at a
market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not
amortised.
DerLJC.ognition nf financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or
are discharged or cancelled.
Crltlcalaccountln8•Stimat•sand judgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies. the trustees are required to make
judgements, estimates and assumptions aboutthe carrying amount ofassets and liabilities
that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated
assumptions are based on historical experience and otherfactorsthatare considered to be
relevant. Actual results maydiffer from theseestimates.
Theestimates and underlyingassumptionsare reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to
accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where
the revision affects only that period. or in the period of the revision and future periods
where the revision affects both current and future periods.
Grants and Donations
Totsls
Donations New Road Baptistchurth
Other
3,(lJ).
41&
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414.wj
Tota15
3.414.8J
No donations in 203)wtTÈforrestiictÈd purposes.

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Chariiable Aril￿tte$
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Oxford5hlre County Counol
87484
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9,￿￿.59
5.136.64
Totals
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10 58L43
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5. Charitable activities
Charitable expen(liture
Support and BoVerTran￿￿stsISee 61
15.49165 &86LIA
IY)3.97 LIC8.
22,351.79
3,61103
4,993.17
¥4￿.94
Total cha￿table activltie5
17.934.62 7,9XIII
Expendlture on chèrftable actIvl￿e$ Sn 3)3Jwaslrorn umr*strtcied funds.
6. Support ¢o#i
Support Costs
Restoratl¥e Justlce Couniil Fees
Projertand Publicity Matsri•ls
Infomafjon Commlssloner Reostratron
Insuran
Squèrespace
Secure Emall
Goo8lt-sui¢e & Zoty
Stsff Ov•rh•ad Costs
72&LW 322.48
34184
Lif20.56
4*13
375.1
479.$0
10.74
241
15L53
349.33
21865
66.42
22,03
225.96 ￿￿.C6
774.21
3Q92
326.04
¥117.13
249.52
Governance Costs
Totsi Su
ort •nd Govemèn¢e Costs
i￿.C6
All 5UPPOrtC05ts1n XIZOwereallocated to ￿n￿Stricted funds.
7. Trustees
None of the trustees re￿iVed any remuneration from the charity. No unre5tritted donations were
receTrved from trustees during this period.
8. Employees
There was I part time employee during the period12020- none)
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