Reglstered number: 09187469
Charity numb¢r= 1175019
CAMBRIDGE ACORN PROJECT
(A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Cambridge
Acorn Project

CAMBRIDGE ACORN PROJECT
IA¢ompany limit￿ by guarantee)
CONTENTS
Page
Reference and administrative details of the charity, its Trustees and advisers
Trustees. report
Independent examSne¢s report
Statement of financial activities
Balance sheet
ststement of cash flows
Notes to the financial statements
10-24
Appendlx l - Impact Report

CAMBRIDGE ACORN PROJECT
IA¢ompany limit￿ by guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE CHARITY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Trustees
E Boggis lappoinled 10 Oclober 2024}
N Gibson
P K Ingham-watts (appointed 27 March 20251
R Lindsay
F M Nolan
C N Pugh (resigned 25 November 20251
L Radcliffe lappoinled 29 May 2025)
Dr D Riddick lappoinled 29 May 20251
D Scott Iresioned 11 October 2024}
T D Williams (resigned 9 October 20251
Company registered number
09187469
Charlty reglstered number
1175019
Registered office
Cambridgeshire Music
New School Road
Histon
Cambridge
CB24 9LL
Chief executive officer
M Edge
Independent exarniner
C P J Doughety FCA
Lakin Rose Limited
Chartered Accountants
Cambridge House
Camboro Business Park
Girton
Cambridge
CB3 OQH
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CAMBRIDGE ACORN PROJECT
IA¢ompany limit￿ by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together with Ihe financial stalements of the charity for the year year 1
September 2024 to 31 August 2025. The annual report serves the purwses of both a Trustees, report and a
directors, report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the annual report and financial statements of the
charity comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitvs governing document and
the provisions of the Slalement of Recommended Practice ISORPI applicable to charrties preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland
IFRS102) (effective 1 January 20191.
Since the charity qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the strategic report required of
medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 Islralegic Report and Direclors, Report)
Regulations 2013 has been omrtted.
Obj•¢tive$ and activities
Pollcles and objectlves
The principal objects of the charity are to relieve the needs of children and families in Cambridgeshire and
surrounding localities suffering from in particular but not exclusively trauma or emotional distress by the provision
of a therapeutic model of social work.
In setting objects'ves and planning for activities. the Tnjstees have given due consideration to general guidance
published by the Charity Commission relating lo public benefit. including the guidance 'Pvblic benefit.. running a
charity IPB2}'.
b. A¢tlvltles undertaken to achleve oble¢tlves
The charity's prime concern is the mental health of children and families and we work to address inequalilies in
wellbeing due to distress Ihistoricavtraumalic andlor conlemporarylenvironmenlall across Cambridgeshire. Our
main activity is one to one therapeutic work with children who have experienced trauma andlor emotional
distress and we also offer support to their families. including, as an aclivily, whole family work. We also offer
'slruclural' sessions to address emerging inequalities in wellbeing connected to the environment. We also
undertake groupwork. Typically. our principle activits'es involve direct, face-to-face, work with vulnerable children
and families.
A¢hievoments and porfornian¢o
Review of activities
As can be dearfy seen from the figures below. the financial year 2024-2025 was a further year in which
Cambridge Acom Project grew. Income increased from £656,835 10 £752,423 (growth of 15 /ol and expenditure
as well grew from £657,605 10 £750.1091140/0). Again. our biggest expenditure was on salaries. which grew from
£457.161 10 £506,484 (gro￿ of 110/0) and, like many small charities, we have been impacted by the
govemment's decision lo increase National Insurance Contributions. Govemance costs increased from £6,864 to
£11,632. an increase of 69 /0.
Another key area lo highlight is the decrease in revenue we have seen from Unreslricled grants. which are
always so challenging lo find. This fomi of income decreased from £92,376 to £87,570, a drop of 5,/0. As for
many small charities, unrestricted funding provides a key lifeline for both service delivery and organisalional
growth and it is becoming increasingly hard to find.
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CAMBRIDGE ACORN PROJECT
IA¢ompany limit￿ by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
A¢hievoments and porfornian¢o l¢ontinuod}
We have attached a version of our Impact Report to these statutory accounts as an appendix (see Appendix11.
which highlights the main achievements of the Charity over the financial period, as well as giving an ovetview of
our services and impact. A colour version is available separately on our website ane can be found here..
htt s'.Ilwww.cambrid
eacorn
ro ect.or
.uklim
act-2023-24.
Financial review
. Golng concem
After making appropnate enquiries. the Trustees have a reasonable expectation Ihal the charity has adequate
resources lo continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt
the going concem basis in preparing the financial slatemenls. Further details regarding the adoption of the going
concern basis can be found in the accounting policies.
b. Reserves poll¢y
We have agreed. al Trustee Level. a clearer and updated reserves policy now that we have grown as a charity
and our monthly spend is typically in the region of £60.000. Whilst three months reseNes under this measure
would equate to £180,000, il would not demonstrate prudent and careful thinking if we were just lo aim for this
level of unreslricled reseNes as it would not reflect any 'Plan B, thinking. Therefore. our current plan is to largel
holding £120,000 in unreslricled reserves which would reflect the organisational structure we had in 2022-2023
when our annual income w8$ £438,466. This would mean that we would be able to maintain a reduced, bul not a
pure skeleton, seNice. whilst we recovered. should we gel into financial difficulty. We ended 2024125 with
£95.108 in unrestricted reserves and we are targeting a growth of our reserves by £15,000 each year. meaning
that we hope to reach our target of having £120.000 in reserves by 3110812027. We have brought this target
forward a year due lo improved unrestricted income this year and a higher than expected level of reserves at
3110812025. We have developed further strategic plans to drive our fundraising foNard in 2026-2027.
c. Surplus
The Statement of Financial Activities covers the year ended 31 August 2025. The results of the yearfs operations
are set out in the attached financial statements. The net inflow of funds for the year amounted lo £2,31412024
oufflow of £7701. The retained reserves at 31 August 2025 amounted lo £116.821 (2024 - £114,5Q7).
d. Prlnclpal rlsks and uncertalntles
There remain significant ongoing risks for small charities such as ourselves. Whilst we begin the new year in a
solid financial position. and with an increased level of reserves, we are already aware that applications to funders
have increased. already limited financial resources are in high demand and, alongside that, demand for our work
is increasing everywhere. Therefore. we will remain cautious and prudent regarding any financial decisions which
are made and around increasing our staff costs. However, there is also no doubl that the mental health of
children, young people and families is going to be Challenged. disrupted and fragmented like never before. We
stand ready to do what we can to support our beneficiaries and work tirelessly to increase our offer and improve
our services.
We would also like to extend a huge thank you lo our incredibly passionate, loyal, caring and dedicated
workforce - they are the ones Continue to make CAP what il is. We could not produce the impact you Can
see above without them.
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CAMBRIDGE ACORN PROJECT
IA¢ompany limit￿ by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Stru¢ture. govomance and management
a. Constitution
Cambridge Acorn Project is registered as a oharily limited by guarantee and was set up by a Memorandum of
Association.
b. Methods of appointmont or Olection of Trust•e$
The management of the charity is the responsibility of the Tnjstees who are elected and co-opted under the
lemis of the Memorandum of Association.
c. Organisational structure and decision-making policie$
Day to day running of the charity is delegated by the Trustees lo Dr Mall Edge. CEO and Therapeutic
Practitioner, who holds ultimate responsibility and oversight over the charity. Our CEO is closely supported in the
daily wnning of the charity by our Head of Operations, Dr Adriana Burciaga Gonzalez. The CEO and Head of
Operations oversee a wide range of clinical and non-clinical staff from a range of backgrounds.
d. Policies adopted for the induction and training of Trustees
Trustee recruitment and induction. stewarded under our Safer Recrurtment Policy. is currently carried out by our
Head of Operations in partnership with the existing board of Trustees. In selecting a person to be appointed as a
Trustee, consideration is given lo how their residence, ￿cUpatIon, employment. specialist knowledge, and
personal or professional qualifications may contribute lo delivering against the objects of the charity. A periodic
Tnjslee skills audit Is also conducted lo assess any areas where additional expertise may be required.
e. Pay pollcy for key management personnel
Pay rates for senior slaff are set by the Board of Truslees.
f. Flnan¢lal rlsk management
The Trustees have assessed the major risks lo which the charity is exposed, in particular those related to the
operations and finances of the charity, and are salisfied Ihal systems and procedures are in pla￿ lo mitigate
exposure lo the major risks.
g. Trustees. indemnities
Cambndge Acom Project holds insurance which indemnifies Trustees as standard.
Members, Ilablllty
The Members of the charity guarantee lo contribute an amount not exceeding £110 the assets of the charity in
the evenl of winding up.
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CAMBRIDGE ACORN PROJECT
IA¢ompany limit￿ by guarantee)
TRUSTEES. REPORT {CONTINUEDI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Stat•mont of Tru$tee$' responsibilities
The Tnjstees (who are also the directors of the charity for the purposes of company law) are responsible for
preparing the Trustees, report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United
Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Praclicel.
Company law requires the Tnjstees lo prepare financial statements for each financial year. Under company law,
the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair
view of the state of affairs of the charity and of ils incoming resources and application of resources. including its
income and expenditure. for that period. In preparing these financial slatemenls, the Tnjstees are required to..
select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently.,
observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP IFRS 1021..
make judgements and accounting eslimales that are reasonable and prudent.,
stale whether applicable UK Accounting Standards IFRS 1021 have been followed, subject to any material
departures disclosed and explained in the financial slalements.,
prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless il is inappropriate to presume that the
charity will continue in business.
The Tnjstees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain
the charitys transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any lime the financial position of the charity
and enable them to ensure that the financial statements Comply with the Companies Act 2006. 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.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Tnjstees on 28 May 2026
by..
and signed on their behalf
Polly Inghsm (May 28, 2026. 3.-25pml
P K Ingham-watts
Trustee
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CAMBRIDGE ACORN PROJECT
IA¢ompany limit￿ by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Indep•nd•nt Examinorfs Report to the Trustees of Cambridge Acom Projo¢t I'the Charity)
I report to the ch8rily Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charity for the year ended 31 August
2025.
Ro8pon$ibilitie$ and Basis of Report
As the Trustees of the charity land its directors for the pufj)oses of company law} you are responsible for the
preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 20061'lhe 2006 Act'}-
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the charity are not required lo be audited under Part 16 of the 2006
Act and are eligible for independent examination. I report in respect of my examination of the charilws accounts
carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 I'the 2011 Act'}- In carrying out rrry examination I have
followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 1495llbl of the 2011 Act.
Independent Examiner's Statement
Since the charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in
section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that l am qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member
of The Institute ol Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come lo my attention in connection with the
examination giving me cause to believe=
accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act or
the accounts do not accord with those records,. or
the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of seclion 396 of the 2006 Act other than
any requirement that Ihe accounts give a 'lrue and fail view which is not a matter considered as part of
an independent examination.. or
the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of
Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities lapplicable to charities preparing their
accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of
Ireland IFRS 10211.
I have no concems and have come across no olher matters in conneclion with the examination lo which
attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper unéerslanding of the accounts lo be reached.
This report is made solely to the charilws Trustees, as a body, in accordance with Part 4 of the Charities
(Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008. W work has been undertaken so that I might stale lo the charitys
Tnjstees those matters l am required lo slate to them in an independent examiner's report and for no other
purpose. To the fullest exlenl permitted by law, I do not accept or assume responsibility to anyone other than the
charity and the charilws Trustees as a body, for rrry work or for this report.
Signed..
Dated..
28 May 2026
er Dougherty IM£y 28. 2026.
C P J Doug erty FCA
Lakin Rose Limited
Chartered Accountants
Cambridge House
Camboro Business Park
Girton
Cambridge
CB3 OQH
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CAMBRIDGE ACORN PROJECT
IA¢ompany limit￿ by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNTI
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Restricted
funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Note
Income from..
Donations and legacies
Charitable activities
243,297
60,701
325,483
122,942
568,780
183,643
513,256
143,579
Total income
303,998
448,425
752,423
656,835
Expendlture on:
Raising funds
Charitable activities
2,760
244,609
2,760
747,349
5,389
652,216
502,740
Total expendlture
247,369
502,740
750,109
657,605
Net movement in funds
56,629
154,3151
2,314
(770)
Reconciliation of funds:
Total funds brought fO￿ard
Net movemenl in funds
38,479
56,629
76,028
154.3151
114,507
2,314
115,277
(770)
Total funds carried forward
95,108
21,713
116,821
114,507
The Statement of Financial Activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 10 10 24 form part of these financial slatements.
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CAMBRIDGE ACORN PROJECT
IA company limited by guarantee)
REGISTERED NUMBER: 09187469
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT 31 AUGUST 2025
2025
2024
Note
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
10
23
23
Current assets
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
11
87,517
117,858
23,512
140,968
205,375
164,480
Current liabilities
Creditors.. amounts falling due within one
year
12
188,5541
(49,996)
Net current assets
116,821
114,484
Total net assets
116,821
114,507
Charlty fund$
Restricted funds
Unrestricted funds
13
13
21,713
95,108
76,028
38,479
Total funds
116,821
114,507
The charity was enli(led to exemption from audit under secb'on 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with
section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The Tnjslees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to
accounting records and preparation of financial ststemenls.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to
the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Tnjstees on
28 May 2026
and signed on their behalf by..
haTr [￿lay 28 2026.
ngham-watts
Trustee
The notes on pages 10 10 24 form part of these financial slatements.
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CAMBRIDGE ACORN PROJECT
IA¢ompany limit￿ by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
2025
2024
Ca$h Ilows from operating activities
Net cash used in operating activities
123.1101
(6, 160)
Change In ¢ash and cash equlvalent$ In the year
Cash and cash equivalents al the beginning of the year
123,1101
140,968
(6. 160)
147, 128
Cash and cash equlvalents at the end of the year
117,858
140,968
The notes on pages 10 10 24 form part of these financial statements
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CAMBRIDGE ACORN PROJECT
IA¢ompany limit￿ by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
General information
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and is incorporated in England and Wales. The address of
the registered office is Cambridgeshire Music, New School Road. Histon, Cambridge. CB24 9LL.
counting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP IFRS 102}
Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable lo charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK
and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 (effective 1 January 20191, the Financial Reporting Standard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021 and the Companies Act 2006.
Cambridge Acorn Project meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and
liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the
relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Income
l income is recognised once the charity has entillemenl lo the income, it is probable that the income
will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
The recognition of income from legacies is dependent on establishing entitlement. the probability of
receipt and the ability to estimate with sufficient accuracy the amount receivable. Evidence of
enlitlemenl to 8 legacy exists when the charity has sufficient evidence that a gift has been left to them
(through knowledge of the existence of a valid will and the death of the benefactor) and the executor
is satisfied that the propety in question will not be required to satisfy claims in the estate. Receipt of
a legacy must be recognised when it is probable that it will be received and the fair value of the
amount receivable. which will generally be the expected cash amount to be distributed lo the charity.
can be reliably measured.
Grants are included in the statement of financial aclivilies on a receivable basis. The balance of
income received for specific purposes bul not expended during the period is shown in the relevant
funds on the balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entillemenl of receipt, its
recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entillemenl occurs
before income is received, the income is accrued.
Income lax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is
recognised at the lime of the donation.
Other income is recognised in the period in which it is receivable and lo the exlenl the goods have
been provided or on completion of the service.
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CAMBRIDGE ACORN PROJECT
IA¢ompany limit￿ by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
A¢counting poli¢i•s l¢ontinuedl
2.3 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation lo transfer economic benefit
lo a third paty. it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in selllement and
the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classified by activity. The costs
of each activity are made up of the lotsl of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs
involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs atlribulable lo a single activity are allocated directly
to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are
not attributable lo a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with
the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation
charges allocated on the portion of the asset's use.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the charity to raise funds for ils
charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charilable trading.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the aclivrties which further the
charitls objectives. as well as any 8SSOCl8ted support costs.
2.4 Tangible fixod as￿1$ and d•pr8¢iation
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised al cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible
fixed assets are measured al cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment
losses. All costs incurred lo bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be
included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate Ihe cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value
over their estimated useful lives. on a reducing balance basis.
Depreciation is provided on the following basis..
Computer equipment
33 /0 reducing balance
2.5 Llabllltles and provlslons
Liabilities are recognised when there is 8n obligation al the balance sheet dale as a result of a past
event, it is probable Ihal a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amounl
of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised al the amount that the charity 8nlicip8tes il will pay lo setue the debt or the
amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or seNices it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required lo settle the obligation. Where
the effect of the lime value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those
amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific lo the liability. The
unwinding of the discount is recognised in the statement of financial activities as a finance cost.
2.6 Pensions
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the
amounts payable by the charity lo the fund in respect of the year.
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CAMBRIDGE ACORN PROJECT
IA¢ompany limit￿ by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
A¢counting poli¢i•s l¢ontinuedl
2.7 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Tnjslees in
furtheran￿ of the general objectives of the charity and which have not been designated for other
purposes.
Reslricled funds are funds which are to be used in accordan￿ with specific restrictions imposed by
donors or which have been raised by the charity for particular purposes. The costs of raising and
administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted
fund is set out in the notes lo the financial statements.
Income from donalions and logacies
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Donations
Legacies
Grants
130,727
25,000
87.570
1,100
131,827
25,000
411,953
85,112
324,383
428, 144
243,297
325,483
568,780
513,256
Total 2024
177,182
336,074
513,256
Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Therapy fees
60,701
122,942
183,643
143,579
Total 2024
66,288
77,291
143,579
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CAMBRIDGE ACORN PROJECT
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Expendilure on raising funds
Costs of raising voluntary incomo
Unrestricted
funds
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Costs of raising voluntsry income
2,760
2,760
5,389
Total 2024
5,389
5,389
Analysis of expenditure by activities
Activities
undertaken
directly
2025
Support
costs
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Provision of therapy
705,186
42,163
747,349
652,216
Total 2024
618,614
33,602
652,216
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CAMBRIDGE ACORN PROJECT
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Analy$is of 8xponditur• by activities l¢ontinuod)
Analysis of direct cost$
Provision of
therapy
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Staff costs
Freelance therapist fees
Supervision fees
Therapist expenses
Enrichment expenses
541,050
82.591
12,174
27.228
42,143
541,050
82,591
12,174
27,228
42,143
496, 197
66,053
12,379
22,239
21,746
Total 2025
705,186
705,186
618,614
Total 2024
618,614
618,614
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CAMBRIDGE ACORN PROJECT
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Analy$is of 8xponditur• by activities l¢ontinuod)
Analysis of support costs
Provision of
therapy
2025
Total
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Depreciation
Computer costs
Insurance
Staff training
Subscriptions
Bad debts
Room hire
General office expenses
Consultancy
Safe environment al home
Research
Governance costs
23
6,119
2,014
505
804
11
5,582
1,709
3,221
284
1,360
8,463
1,217
2,636
2,255
6,119
2,014
505
804
7,180
2,049
7,180
2,049
5,644
6,193
11,632
5,644
6,193
11,632
6,864
42,163
42,163
33,602
Total 2024
33,602
33,602
Independenl examlner's remuneratlon
2025
2024
Fees payable lo the charills independent examiner for the independent
examination of the charitls annual accounts
Fees payable lo the charrtls independenl examiner in respect of:
All other services not included above
2,150
5,170
1,030
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
Staff costs
2025
2024
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Contnbulion to defined contribulion pension schemes
506,484
24,576
9,990
457, 161
30, 105
8,931
541,050
496, 197
The average number of persons employed by the charity during the year was as follows..
2025
No.
2024
No.
Employees
27
25
No employee received remuneration amounting lo more than £60.000 in either year.
Trustees. remuneration and expenses
During the year ended 31 August 2025, no Trustees received any remuneration or other beneff(s (2024
£NIL).
During the year ended 31 August 2025, no Trustee expenses have been incurred (2024 - £NIL).
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
10. Tangible fixed assets
Computer
equipment
Cost or valuation
Al 1 Seplember 2024
540
Al 31 August 2025
540
Depreclatlon
Al 1 Seplember 2024
Charge for the year
517
Al 31 August 2025
540
Net book value
Al 31 August 2025
At 31 Augusl 2024
23
11. Debtors
2025
2024
Due wlthln one year
Trade debtors
Other debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
68,012
10,291
9,214
14,748
8,764
87,517
23,512
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
12. Cr￿ltorS= Amounts falling duo within ono y•ar
2025
2024
Trade creditors
Other taxation and social security
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
4,924
9,451
2,335
71,844
9,605
9,139
31,252
88,554
49,996
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
11 Statement of funds
Stat•mont of fund$ - current y•ar
Balance at I
September
2024
Balance at
31 August
2025
Income Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
General Funds
38,479
303,998
1247,3691
95,108
Restricted funds
Environmental Enrichment
Telris Project
Artscaping ecosystems
Moon Project
Social Prescribing
Flexible Funding
East Cambs Street-Level Trauma Response
System ISLTRS}
Huntingdon Slreel-Level Trauma Response
System ISLTRS)
Cambridge Crty Slreel-Level Trauma
Response System ISLTRS)
South Cambs Slreel-Level Trauma Response
System ISLTRS)
Therap8ulic Education
Individuals in Need
Other
10,642
110,6421
19.351)
149,9481
116,8481
133,1281
118.6741
9,351
51,995
2,047
16,848
23,932
18,752
41,847
32,651
4,424
119,247
1123.6711
61,551
174.2941
112.7431
2,341
108,453
1106.5401
4,254
31,825
17,350
5,515
141,2281
112.5211
15.515)
13801
19,403)
4,829
380
76,028
448,425
1502.740)
21,713
Total of funds
114,507
752,423
1750,109)
116,821
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
11 Stat•m•nt of funds (Continued)
Details of the main funds are as follows..
The Environmental Enrichment IEE} Project is an emotional wellbeing project funded by BBC Children In
Need. alongside other funders including the Church Schools of Cambridge Trust, which looks to promote
children's mental health through the promotion of enriched experiences.
The Tetris Project, funded in 2022 by the NHS Health Inequalities Challenge Prize and Cambridgeshire
County Council's Public Health Team, uses the video game Tetris to support Children and Young people
experiencing intrusive memories andlor general stress post- trauma.
Artscaping Ecosystems is a new project for 2024-2025, running into 2026 as well. Funded by the Evelyn
Trust, Artscaping Ecosystems works across four entire primary schools alongside our partner Cambridge
Curiosity and Imagination, where an artist and a Iherapisl work together in a residency moéel embedding
a therapeutic approach across the whole school ecosystem.
The Moon Project. in 2024-25. was funded by, amongst others. the Brook Trust. ulilises bespoke
packages of support to provide therapeutic and enrichment intetventions for children and young people
who have experienced Domestic Abuse IDA} post-lrauma.
Social Prescribing this is the Young People's social prescribing project funded by East Cambs
Integrated Neighbourhood.11 uses a Trusted Adult model alongside personalised budgets for enrichment
experiences.
Flexible Funding - Funded by Help for Children. this project provided flexible personalised budgets for
families who have experienced trauma. 11 was founded on panoramic thinking that trauma cannot be
tackled in the therapy room alone. bul requires external support around a wide range of social and
economic issues as well.
East Cambs Street-Level Trauma Response Syslem ISLTRSI is our vanguard project. funded by the
National Lottery Community Fund. to provide a community-based support syEtem to respond to childhood
trauma in East Cambs. 11 also uses the Moon Project principle of funding bespoke. panoramic. packages
of support for children and young people who have experienced trauma. We also have an SLTRS
operating in each of the following.. Huntingdon.. Cambridge City and South Cambs.
Individuals in Need refers to restricted funding we receive (specific grants) to support individual families
through local and national grant providers (basic needs).
Community Therapy, fvnded by Ihe Postcode Places Trust. provides direct counselling and therapy hours
for referrals we pick up in the community such as through drop-ins.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
11 Stat•m•nt of funds (Continued)
stst•mont of fund$ - prior y•ar
Balance al
I September
2023
Balance al
31 Augusl
2024
Income Expenditure
Unrestricted funds
General Funds
15,787
243,470
(220, 778)
38,479
Restricted funds
Environmental Enrichment
Hunlingdon Flexible Funding
Telris Project
Moon Project
Social Prescribing
Flexible Funding
Easl Cambs Street-Level Trauma Response
System ISLTRS)
Hunlingdon Slreel-Level Trauma Response
System ISLTRS)
Cambridge Crty Slreel-Level Trauma
Response System ISLTRSI
South Cambs Slreel-Level Trauma Response
System ISLTRS)
Individuals in Need
10,301
1,680
(10,301)
(9, 640)
(27,664)
(8, 152)
(36,068)
(5,248)
7,960
37,015
9,351
16,848
23,932
18,752
25,01
60,000
14,000
10,000
20,272
111,773
(127,621)
4,424
58,512
(58,512)
6,081
94,407
(98, 147)
2,341
9,108
1, 157
7,897
31,816
4,376
(40,924)
(5,533)
(7,897)
(1, 120)
Community Therapy
Other
1,51
380
99,490
413,365
(436,827)
76,028
Total of funds
115,277
656,835
(657,605)
114,507
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
14 Summary offunds
Summary offunds- current y•ar
Balance at I
September
2024
Balance at
31 August
2025
Income Expenditure
General funds
Restricted funds
38,479
76,028
303,998
448,425
1247,3691
1502.7401
95,108
21,713
114,507
752,423
1750,109)
116,821
Summary offunds - prior year
Balance al
I September
2023
Balance al
31 Augusl
2024
Income Expendilure
General funds
Reslncted funds
15,787
99,490
243,470
413,365
(220, 778)
(436,827)
38,479
76,028
115,277
656,835
(657,605)
114,507
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
1& Analysis of not a$sots botwe•n funds
Analy$is of nat as$•t$ b8twe•n funds - current y•ar
Unrestricted Restricted
funds
funds
2025
2025
Total
funds
2025
Current assets
Creditors due wrthin one year
121,662
126,554}
83,713
162,000}
205,375
188.5541
Total
95.108
21.713
116,821
Reslricled funds include the following grants re￿1vable which have been deferred and will be released in
future accounting periods as the grant performance conditions are achieved..
Huntingdon Street-Level Trauma Response System £12.000
Cambridge City Street-Level Trauma Response System £2,500
South Cambs Slreel-Level Trauma Response System £16,250
East Cambs Slreel-Level Trauma Response System £6.250
Moon Project £25,000
Analy$is of not assots betwe•n funds - prior y•ar
Unrestricted
funds
2024
Restricted
funds
2024
Total
funds
2024
Tangible fixed assets
Current assets
23
59,839
(21,383)
23
164,480
(49,996)
104,641
(28,613)
Creditors due wrthin one year
Total
38,479
76,028
114,507
Reslricled funds relate lo the following grants receivable which have been deferred and will be released
in future accounting periods as the grant performance conditions are achEved.
Easl Cambridgeshire Streel-Level Trauma Response System £19.800
Cambndge City Street-Level Trauma Response System £8,813
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 AUGUST 2025
1& Ro¢on¢iliation of net movomont in funds to not cash flow from 0￿ratIng activities
2025
2024
Net incomelexpenditure for the year las per Statement of Financial
Aclivrtiesl
2,314
(770)
Adjustment$ for..
Depreciation charges
Increase in debtors
Increase in creditors
23
164,0051
38,558
11
(6,346)
945
Net cash used in operating activities
123,1101
(6, 160)
17. Analysls of cash and ¢ash oqulvalonts
2025
2024
Cash in hand
117,858
140,968
Totsl cash and cash equlvalents
117,858
140,968
18. Analysis of changes In net debt
At1
September
At31
2024 Cash flows August 2025
Cash at bank and in hand
140,968
123.1101
117,858
140,968
123,110)
117,858
19. Pension commitments
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held
separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge
represents contributions payable by the charrty to the fund and amounted to £9,990 (2024 - £8,931)-
Contributions of £2,154 (2024 £nil) were payable lo the fund at the balance sheet dale and are included
in creditors.
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