The Mint House
OXFORD CENTRE FOR RESTORATIVE PRACTICE
Annual report and accounts
forthe year l January- 31 December 2024
Charity Registration No. 1173037

The Mint House, Oxford Centre for Restorative Practice
Reference and Administrative Information
Trustees
Dr Rosemary Chadwick (Chair)
Revd Dr Myra Blyth
Mr Geoff Emerson
Ms Rabab Hakel (resigned 16 July 2024)
Revd Jon Keyworth
Dr Matthew Mills
Mrs Christine Plews (appointed 11 January 2024)
Dr Kathryn Rowsell
Revd Professor Michael Taylor (resigned 8 March 2024)
Mr Peter Wallis
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 forthe period l January to 31 December2024
Structure) governance and management
The trustees presenttheir report and accounts for the yearended 31 December 2024.
The Mint House, Oxford Centre for Restorative Practice is a Charitable Incorporated
Organisation (CIO) registered with the Charity Commission on 15 May 2017. Our constitution
is based on the Foundation model constitution for CIOS produced by the Charity Commission.
Trustees met bi-monthly through the year. 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 bringskills in trainin& project management, charity governance, finance,
partnership, strategy and community development. New trustees are recruited using a mix of
targeted approaches and open advertising.
The Board has agreed an appropriate set of policies and procedures to govern our day-to-day
activities. Trustees have also assessed the major risks to which the Mint House is exposed and
considered how these can be mitigated.
The Mint House is grateful to New Road Baptist Church, both forfinancial contributions and for
making a space (The Mint House) available forface-to-face meetings as needed.
Objects and activities
The objects of the Mint House are:
To promote restorative practices for the public benefit as a means of resolving conflict and
promoting reconciliation, in particular (but notexclusively) in Oxford and the surrounding area
by:
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 situations where conflict may arise.
advancing education and research on restorative practices and the publication of the
useful results of that research.
The trustees have paid due regard to the Charity Commission'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 Practice
Mint House vision and mission
The Mint House was formed by partners across Oxford and the wider county. These partners
came from different backgrounds (probation, youth justice, academia and more) but were
united in wantingto grow understanding and use of restorativejustice and practice as a means
of helping people and communities feel betterconnected to each other, manage disagreement
well and repair the damage caused by crime and conflict. Partners agreed that we could do
this better if we worked together.
We work to grow understanding and use of restorativejustice and practice through..
communications and events aimed at introducing restorative practice to new
audiences and exploring what it means in different contexts.
training and supportto help groups and organisations develop restorative approaches.
advancing and sharing learning on aspects of restorative practice.
'on the ground, initiatives demonstratingthe difference restorative justice and practice
can make to creating, maintaining and restoring positive relationships.
A particular concern isto ensure that restorative practice becomes embedded in the culture of
our communities and organisations, reaching the point where it is used consistently and
sustainably and seen as a natural part of 'how we do things round here, rather than being
treated as an 'add on, or seen as the preserve of a few committed individuals.
Achievements and perforniance
Communications and events
In 2024 we held five online events involving over 220 participants. Topics included: repairing
harms created by forced migration and the asylum system,theoryand skills involved in'setting
relations right,, Scotland's experience of embedding restorative practice, environmental
restorativejustice and relational schools.
88¥0 of participants giving feedback scored 8 or more out of 10 for their likelihood of sharing
what they had heard with others. Here are some examples of follow-up actions planned by
participants".
"Bring this back to ourprovincial RJ program... as I believe there is great opportunity to
support our refugee communities better"
"Addressing some of the challenges ofrestorative justice participotion"
"I will add this knowledge to my restorativejustice training and will incorporate it into the
work that I do"
Our in-person events included a sold-out film screening of the play ALL OF US by local Oxford
playwright Rebecca Abrams followed by a panel discussion. and a Restorative Justice Week
networking reception for local contacts interested in or working to grow restorative practice
hosted by Mansfield College. Itwas a thrill to welcome colleaguesfrom many sectors, housing,
youth, community, education and criminal justice among them.

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We produced blog posts on a range of topics including:
Restorative justice themes in drama and theatre
Embedding restorative practice in organisations
Differences between restorativejustice and family mediation
Restorative practice in an age of 'broken services,
Our social media presence continued to grow, particularly on Linkedln, where our followers
increased by around 40 %. Our email mailing list grew by over 20 %.
Training and support
We delivered 17 training courses to 168 people, seven more courses than in 2023. Thanks go to
all our trainers for making this expansion possible. Training spanned a range of sectors and
was typically followed by regular sessions for participants to share learning and reflect on
practice. Participants continued to rate the training highly, sharing ways that itwould enhance
their practice. These included.. 'listening more actively,, structuring conversations more
carefully, allowing space for people to express themselves and not leaping in to try and fix
things.
We worked with partners including Oxfordshire's Lived Experience Advisory Forum to pilot
restorative practice in supported housing for people who had previously slept rough. This is
complex work but we had ourfirst example of a restorative dialogue meaningthat eviction was
avoided. Both this project and implementation of restorative practice in forensic mental health
are being evaluated: we look forward to learning from these findings in 2025.
We continued to convene an informal thematic network on UK Restorative Communities
(formerly Restorative Cities) and a network forthose working in communications in restorative
justicelpractice organisations. These networks are valued spaces for peer support,
information sharing and collaboration. They also help us amplify each other's messages.
We retained our registered training provider status with the Restorative Justice Council (RJC)
and contributed to wider discussions as members of the RJC'S registered training provider
network.
Advancing and sharing learning
In April 2024 we hosted our second set of research and practice dialogues, supported by the
Westhill Endowment. Community and faith leaders and activistsjoined us to explore different
ways of embedding restorative practice in communities. Talk has already led to action
through exciting new collaborations such as listening circles on a local nature reserve, a
potential community arts initiative, and work to develop a churches restorative practice
network.
We shared insights from our first set of dialogues in a series of Re
tion
ids for restorative
ers with eight released by the end of 2024 and four more planned for early 2025.
We joined colleagues from Mulberry Bush, a specialist school and charity, for a knowledge
exchange looking at how restorative practice and the psychodynamic approaches used by the
school can complement one another. The exchange underscored the benefits of collaborating
with colleagues in related fields and we look forward to building on this work.

The Mint House, Oxford Centre for Restorative Practice
Financial review
Our income fell by £8.149 (14%) compared to 2023. largely due to the number of restricted
grants received towards the end of 2023 where expenditure was incurred during 2024.
Restricted funds at the year end fell from £17,471 in 2023 to £6,636 in 2024. We remain
grateful to New Road Baptist Church for their continuing unrestricted donation to our work
and for generous donations from individuals. A significant new contract for delivery of
training to the forensic mental health service. together with growth in work for Oxfordshire
County Council, increased unrestricted income for Charitable Activities by £12,669 (63%) to
£32,851.
Overall expenditure rose by £13,507 (32%) as we undertook the attivities funded by the
restricted grants received towards the end of 2023. Unrestricted expenditure rose by £3,525
110 % I, but the increase in unrestricted income enabled us to turn the deficit on unrestricted
activities of £939 in 2023 into a surplus of £5,512 in 2024. Unrestricted reserves increased
from £13,036 to £18,548.
The Trustees consider it prudent to hold unrestricted reserve5 sufficient to meet at least six
months of known commitments. Despite the increase in our core costs with the recruitment
of a second, part-time member of staff, our unrestricted reserves now cover seven and a half
months of known commitments, providing an adequate margin above our target.
Trustees and staff
We were pleased to welcome Christine Plews as a new trustee, to welcome back Joy Bettles
(our Communications and Events Officer) on her return from maternity leave, and to welcome
Abigail Stevens Stone as our new part-time Training and Projects Officer.
Future plans
Looking ahead, we plan to continue working with partners in children's services, forensic
mental health and supported housing, helpingto embed restorative practice in these settings.
Other priorities include:
expanding use of restorative practice in business and community settings, helping to
create a movement of people working restoratively in our city and county.
working with partners to catalyse the formation of a churches restorative practice network
and grow use of restorative justice to respond to environmentsl harms.
creating the conditions for success by growing our capacity and infrastructure, generating
income from diverse sources and maintsining our profile and reputation.
The trustees, report was approved bythe Board of Trustees
Signed ...........

The Mint House, Oxford Centre for Restorative Practice
Independent Examiner's report to the trustees of The Mint House, Oxford Centre for
Restorative Practice
I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the financial statements of The Mint
House, Oxford Centre for Restorative Practice for the year ended 31 December 2024 set out
on pages 7 to 12.
Respective responsibilities of the charity's trustees and the Examiner
As the trustees of the charity, you are responsible forthe preparation of the accounts in
accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act).
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's financial statements carried out under
section 145 of the 2011 Act. I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity
Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Basis of Independent Examiner's report
Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in
accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland (FRS 102) in preference to the Accounting 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.
l understand that this has been done in order forfinancial statements to provide a true and
fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting
periods beginning on or after l January 2015.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my
attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section
130 ofthe 2011 Act" or
the financial statements do not accord with such records" or
the financial statements do not comply with the applicable requirements
concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and
Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true
and fairview which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination.
Ilhave no concerns and have c
oss no other matters in connection with the
examingtion to
Llnders
nding
ention should be drawn in this report in orderto enable a proper
financial statements to be reached.
SK Dexter
Independent Examiner
Grove, Oxfordshire OX12 7HT

The Mint House, Oxford Centre for Restorative Practice
Notes to the financial statements for the period ended 31 December 2024
Accounting policies
Charity information
The Mint House, Oxford Centre for Restorative Prattice is a charitable incorporated
organisation registered with the Charity Commission for England and Wales.
1.1 Accounting convention
Theaccounts have been prepared in accordancewith the charity'sconstrkntion, 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 (FRS 1021" issued in
October 2019. The charity is a Public Benefit Entityas defined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities applying FRS
102 Update Bulletin I notto 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
accountingpoliciesadopted aresetout below.
1.2 Going concern
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 atthis conclusion based on the current income pipeline and the
economic and financial risks that existed at the time of signing the accounts. Thus, the
trustees continue to adoptthe goingconcern basis of accounting in preparingthe accounts.
1.3 Charitablefunds
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 subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they 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 donations received under GiftAid or
deeds of covenant is recognised atthe time of thedonation.

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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 Cashand cashequivalents
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 includingtransaction costs and are subsequently carried at
amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a
financingtransaction. wherethetransaction is measured atthe present value of the future
receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable
within one yearare not amortised.
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 interesL Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not
amortised.
Derecognition of financial liabilities
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity's contractual obligations expire or
are discharged or cancelled.
Criticalaccountingestimatesandjudgements
In the application of the charity's accounting policies, the trustees are required to make
judgements, estimatesand assumptionsaboutthecarryingamountof assets 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 may differfrom theseestimates.
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 revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods
where the revision affects both current and future periods.
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Unyertrided IlestriL*ed
Tota
Totals
3. Grnrrt5and Donatlo
Grants
Westhill Endowment
Oxford5hire Comrnunity FourTrdat40n
Oxford City Counol CornrnvnSty Impart Fvnd 3
Pye Charitable Settlements
HMRCStatutory Maternlty Pay Recovery
Southall Trust
New Road Bapti5tChurth
CumberFamily Trust
OtherGrants
Donations New Road Baptlst Churth
Other
10.070
11,555
5,370
1st
2,497
1497
1470
Tota15
397
3&215
£24.125 of don3tions in ￿￿were for restrirted purposes.
Income from Ch*itable A(Ilvllles
Network Events and Training
Quiz Sheets and Other Fundraising
Oxfordshire County Counal
Oxford Health
Hlgher Education
1,025
13.851
14.913
14.913
321
321
Totals
32.851
20,182
There was no incorne from restrirted actlvltles in l)23
5. ExpendlturÈ on CharStsble Artlvltles
Charltsble expendlture
37.(D1
16,107
53.111
39,721
Support and 80vernaTh￿ costslsee note 6)
1227
Total charStable artivitles
55.511
41.948
ExpendItU￿ on tharltsble attivitre5 in 2023 Snduded £6.853 from ￿strI￿ed fund&
6. Support and Go¥ernance costs
Support Costs
Restorative Just1￿ Council Fee5
Project and PublSdty Materials
Information ComrnlssSonerRegistratlon & DBS Chei*s
Insurance
squaresp&￿ &seCU￿ Email
Google-suSte &Zoom
Staff Overhead Costs
315
411
195
47
278
39)
Vernan￿ Costs
3S9
Total Su
ortand Govemance Costs
728
1227
Support costs In 2023 included f3fAallo(8ted to restdttedfund
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7. Analy￿$ of Restrl¢ted Funds
Balan￿ @
31.12.2023
Inajme
Expendlture
Balance @
31.12.3J24
Westhlll Enlfowment
Oxfordshlre Community Foundation
Oxford City Counal
Pye Foundatio
New Road Baptist Churth
Cumber Famrly Trust
3.416
ll555
13,038)
1115551
15Q)I
IL2321
378
4.745
745
12551
Totals
17,4n
The Westhlll Endowment Restricted Fund supports ourBuildinB Bridges researth and prattl￿Sd1a1o8ut5.
All otherRestricted Funds are for ourproject pllotingrestorntlve practi￿ in supported h)usin&
8. Trustees
None of the trustees received any remuneration from the charity. One unrestricted donation of
£1,600 was received from a trustee during this period.
9. Employees
There were two part time employees during the period (2023- one).
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