Child's Vlsion
(Registered charity, number 1175345)
Financial statements
for the year ended 31 December 2025
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Contents
Trustees, annual report
Independent examiner's report
Receipts & payments account
Statement of assets & liabilities
Notes to the accounts
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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.,

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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 prO￿s$ 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.

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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 experien￿8, 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 ne￿OrkIng 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.

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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 redU￿d 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 De￿rnber 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

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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
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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

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Notes to the accounts
for the year
ended 31 December 2025
1. Receipts & payments accounts
Receipts and payments accounts contain a summary of money re￿iVed and money spent
during the period and a list of assets and liabilities at the end of the period. Usually, cash
re￿iVed 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

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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.
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