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Child's Vision Trustees, annual report for the year ended 31 December 2025 Full name Child's Vision Organisation type Charitable incorporated organisation Registered charity number 1175345 Prlncipal address GHL House 12-14 Albion Place Maidstone Kent ME14 5DZ Trustees Kim Guest Pat Jeffery Jackie Gammage Gary Maxwell Carol Vizzard Emma Osborne. until 13103125 Katie Mccabe, from 15107125 Jack Hardy, from 15107125 Independent examiner Eva Stevens, employee of Community Accounting Plus, Units l & 2 North West, 41 Talbot Streel, Nottingham, NG15GL Governance and management The charily is operated under the rules of its CIO - Foundation constitution adopted 24110117 and most recently amended on 20104123. Trustees are appointed through election at our Annual General Meeting (AGM). Recruitment takes pla through advertisements on dedicated volunteer websites, personal recommendations, or where individuals already have an established relationship with Child's Vision. Before appointment, all prospective Trustees are required to attend an inteNiew, complete an application fom, provide references, and undergo a DBS check. Objectives and actlvltles 1) to advance the education of the public in the subject of domestic abuse, in particular focusing on empowering children and families to progress through life, minimising the negative impact upon them. 2) lo promote social inclusion for the public benefit by preventing people in Kent from becoming socially excluded, relieving the needs of those people who are socially excluded and assisting them to integrate into society by working with multiple agencies for the benefit of said object for the purpose of this clause socially excluded means being excluded from society, or parts of society, as a result of one of more of the following factors- unemployment,. financial hardship; youth or old age,. ill health (physical or mental).. Substan abuse or dependency including alcohol and drugs.,
Chlld's Vlslon discrimination on the grounds of sex, race, disability, ethnic origin, religion, belief, creed, sexual orientation or gender re-assignment. poor educational or skills attainment., relationship and family breakdown., poor housing (that is housing that does not meet basic habitable standards,. crime (either as a victim of crime or as an offender rehabilitating into society). Public benefit statement The Trustees confirm that they have complied with the duly in section 17 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit, 'Charities and Public Benefit,. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit These activilies provide several key benefits to the public, particularly to children and families affected by domestic abuse, as well as the wider community.. 1.Ralsing Awareness and Education: By advancing the public's understanding of domestic abuse, these activities help reduce sligma and increase awareness. This educates individuals and communities on how to recognize signs of abuse and its impact, empowering people to seek help and support those in need. 2.Supportlng Chlldren's Emotlonal Wellbelng: The tailored support programmes address the emotional and behavioural struggles that children fa after experiencing domestic abuse. By helping them prOs$ their trauma, these activities contribute to healthier emotional development and greater resilience, ultimately improving their mental wellbeing. 3.Breaklng the Cycle of Abuse: Programmes like the Freedom Programme for Children and Know My Worth teach children and teenagers about healthy relationships, empowering them to make better choices as they mature. This can prevent them from repeating harmful patterns they may have witnessed in their homes, potentially breaking the generational cycle of abuse. 4.Increased Social Inclusion and Support: Offering services to children from diverse backgrounds, including those who may not have immediate access to specialized support, ensures no child is left behind. The programmes give them a sense of belonging, social connection, and hope for the future. 5.Early Intervention and Long-Term Impact: Bridging the gap between immediate intervention and later mental health support ensures that children receive timely help, reducing the likelihood of more serious mental health issues in adulthood. This proactive approach helps to mitigate the long-term consequences of living in abusive environments, improving their life outcomes. 6.Communlty Safety and Wellbelng: By supporting children in understanding and breaking the cycle of abuse. these programmes help build safer communities. Children who are empowered to fomi healthy relationships are more likely to contribute to positive social change. ultimately improving the overall health and safety of society.
Child's Vlslon 7.Empowemient and Skill Development: Through activities like the creative workshops and 1.1 support, children gain valuable life skills, coping mechanisms, and emotional intelligence. These skills not only help them navigate difficult situations but also build self-confmdence and self-worth, which are crucial for their long-temi success and integration into society. In essence, these activities benefit the public by supporting vulnerable children, reduGing the long-term effects of domestic abuse, and contributing to the creation of healthier, safer communities. Summary of the maln achievements during thè period During 2025, we continued to deliver our core programmes, providing direct support to more than 115 children affected by domestic abuse. Through this work, we also made a positive and lasting impact on their immediate families and peer groups. Our support helped children to grow in confidence, move forward from their experien8, and re- engage positively with education. By addressing worry, anxiety, and trauma, we supported children to feel safe again and, importantly, to reclaim their childhood. Alongside our direct delivery, we strengthened our collaboration with other professional agencies. By neOrkIng and building strong relationships with partners such as Social Services, and regularly attending local area meetings, we gained a deeper understanding of the ongoing challenges faced by families. This collaborative approach enabled us to remain responsive and adapt our seNices to meet evolving needs effectively. We also expanded our engagement beyond frontline services by building relationships with health professionals and the corporate sector. We were honoured to be nominated as Charity of the Year by two corporate organisations. These partnerships provided valuable opportunities to increase our reach, raise awareness of our work among new audiences, and benefit from fundraising activities organised on our behalf. Fundraising remained a key focus throughout the year. We continued to host our own events and were particularly pleased to deliver our first corporate golf day, which proved to be a significant success. This event will now fomi a central part of our future fundraising strategy. In addition, we participated in numerous community events, including local fetes and the Maidslone River Festival, and hosted a well-attended fundraising dinner at a local restaurant. We were also proud to receive regional and national media coverage. We featured on BBC Morning Live, discussing the impact of the Police Property Fund in supporting local charities. and on BBC South East News, highlighting the vital work funded by Children in Need for smaller organisations. It was a privilege to share our story and raise awareness of our work through these platfoms.
Chlld's Vlslon Flnanclal revlew During the year, we successfully increased our income through a combination of grant funding and corporate sponsorship. This growth in funding has enabled us to expand our salaried support team, strengthening our capacity to meet demand, while also providing greater financial stability for the organisation. Through this extra capacity we have redUd our waiting list of children waiting for support. We are now in a position to hold funds in a savings account to generate interest and are actively building our reserves in line with our financial reserves policy. We currently hold 80/0 against our target of 25 % reserves. Strategic business planning and the development of our corporate sponsorship partnerships have played a key role in achieving this improved financial security, ensuring the charity is better placed to plan sustainably for the future. The charity's policy on reserves Our aim is to have free reserves of 250/0 of total Ofganisational operating costs based on the next budget year. This will be regularly reviewed to ensure that it meets the organisation's changing needs and circumstances. Designation of funds Funds can be designated for the following items.. Significant capital spends Implementing new services Designated funds should be approved by the Trustees during regular committee meetings. Approval should be documented in the Minutes. Designated funds should be used within 2 years of their target date. If this does not take place, they should be released back into free resetves or re-approved for designation. Currently Child's Vision has no plans for significant capital spend. Financial Risks Our financial risk will always be not achieving sufficient income to cover our core costs. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees.. Signed Kim Guest. Trustee Date wr
Independent examiner's report to the trustees of Chlld's Vlslon for the year ended 31 December 2025 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of Child's Vision (the charity) for the year ended 31 Dernber 2025. Responsibilities and basis of report As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordan with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act,). I report in respect of my examination of the charity's accounts carried out under section 145 of the 2011 Act and in carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. Independent examiner's statement I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect.. 1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the charity as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records. I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attenlion should be drawn in this report in order to enable proper understanding of the accounts to be reached. Signed Eva Stevens BSC, CPFA Employee of Community Accounting Plus Date 1010212026
Chlld's Vision Receipts & payments account for the year ended 31 December 2025 2024 Totsl Funds 2025 Total Funds Unr•$trl¢t•d Roitrlcted Fund8 Funds Noto Recelpts Grants & donations Fundraising Gift Aid Sales & fees Bank interest Sundry receipts Total recelpts 73618 4622 90757 9552 506 46583 137340 9552 506 79 500 78819 553 553 101373 46583 147956 Payments Legal & Professional Fees Advertising & promotional Bank charges Subscriptions Fundraising costs IT costs Office & administration Phone & Internet Costs Printing, postage & stationery Project costs Refreshment & Hospitality Staff uniform Training Travel & accomodation Rent & room hire Repairs & maintenance Salaries Nl & pension Sundry payments Total payments Net receiptsl{payments) Cash funds at start of this period Cash funds at end of this period 1975 3000 65 2266 1544 1837 1094 860 728 84 223 252 789 1084 9038 292 33522 275 58928 2970 1523 73 3484 4045 2818 766 894 1571 632 257 827 112 1165 9000 199 12264 167 42767 2970 1523 73 3729 4045 3847 766 894 1571 632 257 827 405 1165 9000 269 53127 167 85267 245 1029 293 70 40863 42500 19891 28948 48839 58606 19108 77714 4083 62689 29731 48839 33814 111528
Child's Vision Statement of assets and liabllitles at 31 December 2025 2024 2025 Cash assets 48839 Bank accounts 48839 111528 111528 Llabllitles 1660) IrvJeperKlent examinalion 11431 HMRC 101 Pensions {904) 1690) (1465) 198 2353 These financial statements are accepted on behalf of the charity by: Signed Kim Guest, Trustee Date
Chlld's Vlsion Notes to the accounts for the year ended 31 December 2025 1. Receipts & payments accounts Receipts and payments accounts contain a summary of money reiVed and money spent during the period and a list of assets and liabilities at the end of the period. Usually, cash reiVed and cash spent will include transactions through bank accounts and cash in hand. 2. Grants & donations Unrestricted Restricted 15000 Total 15000 10000 5000 5000 5000 3000 45457 20000 10000 5000 2000 1200 1100 7500 518 565 1000 137340 Children in Need Bennett Pain Charitable Trust Colyer-Fergusson Albert Hunt Trust Changing Lives Barretts Sundry donations Millionnaire Street Grant Fund Gillingham Golf Club Garfield Vveslon Yorkshire Building Society Kent Community Safety Team Maidstone Grotto Swire Charitable Trust HSEQ Finesse Accountancy Ridge Crest cleaning 10000 5000 5000 5000 3000 45457 20000 10000 5000 2000 1200 1100 7500 518 565 1000 90757 46583
Child's Vision 3. Funds analysis Opgnlng balance Rocelpts IPaynwnts} Closlng balance Restrlct8d funds Children in need Cole Charitable TrLtst Colyer-Fergusson Kent Community FouTrJation Landsec Masons Philip & Comie Phillips Support Work AJb8rt Hunt Trust Barretts Garfield Weston ChargirYJ Lives Swire Charitable Trust 4069 1340 6213 111 1274 4000 8500 4224 15000 (14867) {1260) {6213) (111) {1274) 4202 80 5000 5000 4000 (8500) (5275) 1083 5000 3000 5000 5000 5000 7500 7500 42500 46583 33814 32 5000 3000 {5000) 29731 Unr88trict8d funds General 19108 101373 42767 77714 19108 42767 101373 77714 4. Trustees, remuneration Trustees received no expenses, remuneration or benefits in this period. S. Relatsd party transactions There were no related paty transactions during the period. 6. Glossary of tem)s Creditors: These are amounts owed by the charity, but not paid during the accounting period. Restricted funds.. These are funds given to the charty, subject to specific restrictions set by the donor, but still within the general objects of the charity. 10