The Mint House OXFORD CENTRE FOR RESTORATIVE PRACTICE Annual report and unaudited accounts for the year lJanuary- 31 December 2022 Charity Registration No. 1173037
The Mint House, Oxford Centre for Restorative Practice Reference and Administrative Inforniation Trustees Dr Rosemarychadwick {Chair) Revd Dr Myra Blyth MrGeoff Emerson Ms Rabab Hakel (appointed 17 November 2022) Revd Jon Keyworth Dr Kathryn Rowsell Dr Matthew Mills {appointed 17 November2022) Revd Professor Michael Taylor Mr Peterwallis Ms Grace Watkins (resigned 30 May 2022) Charitynurnber 1173037 Address of prlnclpal office The Mint House clo New Road Baptist Church Oxford OXI ILQ
The Mint House, Oxford Centre for Restorative Practice Trnstees, Report for the period l January to 31 December 2022 Structure* governance and management Thetrustees presenttheir report and accountsfortheyearending 31 December2022. 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 CharitiesAct2011 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 Charitsble Incorporated Organisation ICIO} registered with the Charity Commission on 15 May 2017. Our constitution is based on the Foundation model constitution for CIOS produced bythe Charity Commission. Our Board of Trustees met bi-monthly in 2022. 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, charÉty governance, finance, partnership, strategyand community development Newtrusteesare recruited usinga mix of targeted approaches and open advertisin& The Board has agreed an appropriate set of policies and procedures to govern our day-to-day activitie& Twstees have also assessed the major risksto which the Mint House isexposed and considered how these can be mitigated. The Mint House is gratefulto New Road Baptist Church, both forfinancial contributions and for making a space (The Mint Housel available forface-ttrface meetings as we need them. Objects and activities The objects of the Mint House are: To promote restorative practices for the public benefit as a means of resolving conflitt and promoting reconciliation. in particular (but not exclusively) in Oxford and the surrounding area by: (l) Promoting and facilitatingthe use of restorative justice and restorative practices in schools, in the criminal justice system, in the workplace, in faith communities and elsewhere in thecommunity in situationswhereconflict mayarise 121 Advancing education and research on restorative practices and the publication of the useful results of that research. Thetrustees have paid due regard tothe Charitycommission's guidance on public benefit in carrying out their duties and looking at how best to fulfil these objects.
The Mint House. Oxford Centre for Restorative Practi Mint HouseW15ion and Mission Launched in 2015 with the backing of many local partners, The Mint House believesthat restorative practice has an important contribution to make to Strengthening relationships, preventingconflict and repairing harmscaused bycrime orconflict. We exist to grow understanding and use of restorative practice in a variety of contexts: education, criminaljustice, neighbourhoods and cities. children and families, health and social care, faith communities, and workplaces. Ourvision is that restorative practice should become'part and parcel, of how our communities and institutions operate, helping build mutual understanding and repair the harms caused by crime and conflict. We work to bringthis aboutthrough: communications and events aimed at introducing restorative practice to new audiences and exploringwhatit means in differentcontexts training and support to help groups and organisations develop and embed restorative practice advancing and sharing learning on aspects of restorative practice, with a particular focus on what's needed to embed restorative practice. Achievements and perforniance Communications and events In 2022 we held 7 online events involving 327 participants. Topics covered included restorative policing. the place for restorative justice in forensic mental health and its role in addressing online harms. 92% of the IOO+participantsgivingfeedback gave a score of8-10 fortheir likelihood of sharing what they had heard with other& Participants shared many examples of thingsthey planned to tske awayand acton. includingstepsto helpthem rèach more people. develop their practice or kickstart new initiatives. We ran a well-attended conference on the theme of Communicatingrestoratsvejustsce and practice, looking at messages and approaches most likely to grow sUPPOrt and understanding from different audiences. We produced blogs on a range of topics, exploring restorative justice and practice from a range of different angles and making links with topical concems. Our network mailing list more than doubled, from 200 in January2022 to close to 500 by the end of theyear. We worked with other restorative organisations to amplify each other's messages. We were also pleased to facilitate a listening circle at the conference of the Howard League for Penal Reform. In keeping with the conferencetheme, the circle explored participants, experiences of navigatinguncertainty, with many helpful insightsshared.
The Mint House. Oxford cent for Restorative Practi Trainingand support We continued training colleagues in Oxfordshire's children's workforce, engaging 52 staff members in introductory and practitioner training. training for managers and training geared to a specific team. Feedback from participants points to the impact of the training in helping them better understsnd the needs of families. feel more confident of having difficult conversations. work collaboratively with families and share techniques with families and foster carers. We also developed practice guidance for use by Oxfordshire's children's workforce. The guidance gives ideas and examples of how restorative practice can be embedded in workwith children and families in a range ofdifferentcontexts, with prompts and resourcesto support this. A well-received online workshop on'shanngtoolstosupportrestorative conversations, helped practitioners share ideas and refine their practice. backing this up with a resource pack. Examplesof learningthat participants planned to tske away and act on included reflecting on theirown bias, beingmore conscious ofthe language used and lookingat ways ofusingthe restorative conversations framework as part of creating a positive youth work culture. Work continued to pavethe wayforfuturetrainin&forexample by growingourteam of associate trainers and developed training geared to communitygroups. We also retained our Status as an accredited training provider with the Restorative Justice Council. Advancing and sharing learning Wejoined with Warwick University in research on barrier5to. and opportunitiesfor, restorative justice and practice in higher education, sharingthe findings at the annual conference of the Restorative Justice Council. We hope to build on this work in the coming year. We were pleased to contribute to the Second phase of work of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Restorative Justice, in particular through inputs into a Literature Review of restorative practice in social care. We launched a surveyofour networkto betterunderstand the make up ofourgrowing community and how we can supportthem in the future. Feedback pointsto a continuing high level of interest in exploring restorativè practice in a variety of contexts. including but not limited to criminal justice, including looking at possible future directions for restorative justice and practice, hearing and learning from lived experience and sharing skills with a chance to practice these. Flnancial review In 2022 we were successful in increasing both ourtotal income forthe year (by 55% to £21,707) and the diversity ofourincome sources, due in no small parttothe workofourpart-time communications ofFicer in growingour reach and impacL Grantsand donations increased nearlythreefold (to £9,281) and incomefrom ourevents and training grew fourfold (to £3,503). We continued to secure contract income from Oxfordshire County Councilto support the roll- out of restorative practice across the children's workforce (generating income of £8.8061. We remain gratefulto New Road Baptistchurch fortheircontinuingunrestricted donation to our work. this yearsupplemented by the Helen Roll Charity and Doris Field Charitable Trust.
Th"e Mirrt House, OxFord Centre for Restorative Prartice Ouroverall expenditure reduced Iby9.796to £23,444), reflectingthe changingway in which we were able to pursue our charitable objectives. Increased income and reductions in expenditure enabled usto reduce our net deficitforthe yearfrom £11,969 in 2021 tojust £1,737 in 2022, evidencing substantial progress to our goal of achieving self-sufficiency. The Trustees consider itprudentto hold reserves sufficientto meetat leastsix months of known commitments. Our reserves at the end of 2022 exceeded this sufficiently to provide assurance that, with the same level of expenditure, even if the deficit we incurred during the year were to be repeated, we should still be able to comply with our resetves policy at the end of 2023. Future plans Growing understandingand use of restorative practice isa majorundertakin& Ata recent strategy day the Mint House trustees agreed that we should continue to raise awareness of restorative practice and its many applicationswhilealso lookingdeeply atwhat's needed to embed restorative practice within communities. groups and institutions, avoiding the risk of it beingtreated asan'add on, orseen as the preserve ofa few committed individuals. Our aim goingfoard will sharpen ourfocuson'embedding. across ourdifferentstreamsofwork. We will continueto workto growourdelivery capacity. Recognisingthat'embeddingrestorative practice, 15 the wort< of many, we will a150 be looking to work closely with others to help realise our vision of restorative communities and agencies. Achieving financial sustainability remains an important priority, identified as such within our new strategi plan. The Mint House is gratefultoJohn Chadwick.ACISfor help in preparing ouraccounts, working alongside our newtreasurer Ruby Hakel. John hasovertwentyyears. experience in senior financial roles, latterly as Finance and Regulation Directorof a plc. The trustees, report was approved by the Board of Trustees Signed.... 23 13
The Mint House, Oxford Centre for RestoratP4e praCte Notes to the financial statements for the perlod ended 31 December 2022 Accounting policies Charlty inforniation The Mint House, Oxford Centre for Restorative Practice is a charitable incorporated organisation registered with thecharitycornmission for England and Wales. 1.1 Accounting conventlon The accounts have been prepared in accordancewiththecharity'scorstitrkn, thecharities Act 2011 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparingtheir accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021" issued in October 2019.Thecharity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 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 butwhich hassince been withdrawn. The accounts are prepared in sterling, which isthefunctional currency of the charity. The accounts have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accountingpolicies adopted aresetout below. 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 priorto the pandemio Thus, the trustees continue to adoptthegoingconcern basis of accounting in preparingthe accounts. 1.3 Charitabiefunds Unrestricted funds are available for use atthe 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 as to how they may be used. 1.4 Incoming resources Income is recognised whenthe charity is legallyentitled to it after any performance conditions have been met,the amounts can be measured reliably. and it is probablethat income will be received. Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified ofthe donation unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount Income tax recoverable in relation todonations received underGiftAid or deeds ofcovenant is recognised atthetime ofthedonation.
The Mint House. Oxford Centre for RestoratNe Prattice 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 expendtture associated with meeting its charitable objectives. This includes the cost of grant makin& and direct provision of charitable setvices. 1.6 Cash andcash oquivaients Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand. deposits held at call with banks, other 5hort-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 includingtransaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unle55 the arrangement constitutes a financingtransaction, where thetransaction is measured atthe present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable withinoneyeararenotamortised. 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. Derecognition of financial liabilities Flnancial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled. Criticalaccountingestimatesand judgements In the application of the charitys accounting policies, the twstees are required to make judgements. estimatesand assumptionsaboutthecarryingamountofassetsand liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historicalexperience and otherfactorsthatareconsideredtobe relevant.Actual results may differfrom theseestimate& The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basls. 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.
The Mint House. Oxford cent ft)r Restorative Practi Grnnts 00rf5 FleldTNst Helen Roll Chartty Donatlons NewRoaO Baptistchurch Other ILWO) i(u).co ILUk(X) ITJJCO L5)1( 41tk Tota15 Nodonationsin werfOrrethrted wrk¥)S Network EVentsaHITr3I18 a2$heers Oxfd$ilè Countycwndl OxfordCItyCoundl 874.84 &(x) ii&co &K&52 9,59 Tots15 Therewa5nolrKornefr(Thre#rfaed&11vTbesinXQI S. ExpendSt¥r• thariiable Ptl¥ltla Charitle expErKllture a35L79 &Jpportand wVerna(0$ts1$eeWtt I62 46A2 1357.cst 16A03 Total tharitsble a6xn 8n.41 426. Expendlture orschadtabJeactiitie5in x52111dd El.fftlblw unreffjiaedlund & Support tOOs pportCJ>Sts Restorntl%*JuStice Council Fees Projettand Publloty Materi¥s Informatlon&)mmSs51onerfteOknYon Insuw¢e Squarespa Se(LYe Emall Ge.suIte &Zwrn st¥ff c#¥adc0srS L56 X62 LLf41% LX) Q46 321.46 22 4191 349.33 4L44 317 L47 X>.19 IL23 76 L117.13 Govemanothsts Totsl S ortand rthernan Costs L31&62 4&42 L7.{8 16Y.03 Supptytco#sin 3J21 irKILthd ÉL1(Al%1(tted to Strictedfd 7. Trustees None of the trustees received any remuneration from the charity. One UnstrICted donation of £400 was received from trustees during this period. 8. Empl(byees There wa5 1 part time employee during the period (2021-onel