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2023-03-31-accounts

Charity registration number 1190441 (England and Wales)

Charity registration number SC050800 (Scotland)

ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS

CONTENTS

Page
Legal and administrative information 1
Trustees' report 2 - 7
Independent examiner's report 8
Statement of financial activities 9
Statement of financial position 10
Notes to the financial statements 11 - 19

ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees Steve Myers
Sam Warner (Chair)
Simon Snell (Resigned 16 July 2022)
Ann-Marie Christian
Lorna Boreland-Kelly
Adrian Spanswick
Ciaran Murphy
Julie Baker
Sarah Forrest
Kelechi Ukandu
Jermaine Ravalier
Wendy Thorogood (Appointed 1 November 2022)
Charity number (England and Wales) 1190441
Charity number (Scotland) SC050800
Principal address & Registered office 17 Priory Street
York
YO1 6ET
Independent examiner N Clemit ACA, FCCA
JWPCreers LLP
Chartered Accountants
Genesis 5
Church Lane
York
YO10 5DQ
Bankers CAF Bank Limited
25 Kings Hill Avenue
Kings Hill
West Malling
Kent
ME19 4JQ
Interim Director Wendy Thorogood (Resigned 1 November 2022)

ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS

TRUSTEES' REPORT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2023.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) 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 published in October 2019".

The legal and administrative information page forms part of this report.

Objectives and activities

The Association is established:

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Update on activities

At the beginning of November 2022 Consultant Interim Director Wendy Thorogood stepped down as part of an agreed cost-saving and restructuring exercise. Wendy Thorogood rejoined the Board of Trustees at this time.

The cost-saving and restructuring exercise also included the decision to make the post of full time Administrator redundant, replacing it with two part time posts designed to ensure that the Association had in-house, the necessary skill sets to take it forward in its new digital model which has been adopted since the onset of Covid-19.

The new part-time posts (both 0.5FTE) were agreed as Finance and Membership Support Officer and Digital Marketing and Events Support Officer. It was agreed that the new roles would absorb the work of the two consultant’s posts of bookkeeper and digital marketeer, and as such, notice was given to the two contractors.

In addition, several key contracts with suppliers have been renegotiated and more cost-effective suppliers sourced.

February 2022 saw Lisa Bunting step down as the Co-Editor of Chid Abuse Review, and Dr Jenny Driscoll of King’s College London was appointed as Interim Co-Editor, to be reviewed in November 2023.

Although the Association has delivered a small number of bespoke face to face training sessions, the overwhelming majority of activity has been delivered online.

Income streams have been diversified with the opening of our online shop, the development of the affiliate scheme which gives existing members the opportunity to refer colleagues for a small financial reward, and the opportunity to have research proposals endorsed by AoCPP for a small fee. The model of developing a wide range of Special Interest Groups to add value to members, support the dissemination of research findings and good practice, and as a mechanism to both income-generate and grow the membership is working well.

Events and learning

Helping practitioners to develop their knowledge base at an advanced level is a key strand of how we support professional and career development. A knowledgeable and skilled workforce leads to better outcomes for children and families.

In 2021/22 we held 10 Lunch and Learn sessions, 14 Special Interest Group meetings, 2 Online Conference Events and 5 bespoke training events for members and member-organisations.

The AoCPP was represented in person at Community Care Live 2022, and the Joint Social Work and Education Conference (JSWEC) of 2022.

ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Strategy and direction

At AoCPP our vision is a world in which all children and vulnerable adults are able to grow up in safety and security and without risk of being abused or neglected.

Our mission is to improve the lives and safety of children and vulnerable adults by providing research, representation, training, and support for those involved in child protection.

Supporting vulnerable adults : We recognise that the issues children and young people face do not stop when they reach adulthood. In fact, with fewer contact points with agencies and professionals, adults can become alienated from the avenues in which they can seek support, leaving them vulnerable to harm and exploitation. Through our work, we aim to ensure that we can make a positive difference in improving the lives of vulnerable adults.

We have been driving improvement in child protection for over 40 years by working with those in the field to influence policy and practice. We publish high quality multidisciplinary research, hold conferences and training events on a range of topics, facilitate peer to peer support and learning, and provide a sector voice in policy-making and consultations with statutory stakeholders. We do this because we believe knowledgeable, resilient, powerful professionals are best able to support children and families.

Our purpose is guided by 3 key principles:

Our work is underpinned by a central belief in the rights and wellbeing of children. We listen to voices from research and practice to identify needs and inform our service development. Supporting and meeting the needs of the child protection workforce is our route to helping keep children safe from harm.

Work began on developing a 5-year strategy and as such, key strategic priorities are listed here:

  1. Income generation through

  2. a. Growth of memberships

  3. b. Growth of events programme

  4. c. New professional partnerships (Higher Education Establishments, Research Partnerships, Private Providers, key field-based organisations)

  5. d. Diversification of income streams

  6. Profile raising through social media activity, responses in the media, professional comment and contribution

  7. Influencing policy through consultations and opportunities to work with local and national Government

  8. Efficiency of internal organisational systems and resources

  9. Strengthening the relationship between the activity of the AoCPP and its journal, Child Abuse Review

  10. 3 -

ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Achievements and performance

Members

Despite increasing the price of membership in 2021/22, membership has remained static. In the period 87% of our members were individuals, 7% organisations or agencies, and 6% students.

We had members from all the core safeguarding functions (health and mental health, social work, education, and criminal justice), as well as from academia, faith groups and those working as independent trainers and consultants.

The Breakdown is here:

Academics 28, Charity 3, Consultancy/Independent 16, Criminal Justice 13, Education 43, Health 185, Safeguarding 17, Social Work 186, Other 7

Our members come from across the UK (97%) and overseas (3%), with 83% based in England

Member voice

As a membership organisation it is essential that we understand our members’ needs in order to be useful. The statutory, policy, cultural and financial landscape for child protection has changed significantly over the past 10 years, as well as the ways in which people want to receive training and consume information.

As a result of these discussions, we continued to develop our range of Special Interest Groups in 2022/23. The Special Interest Group programme now comprises:

The SIG groups held meetings throughout the year with good attendance and new Special Interest Groups are planned for 2023/24.

ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Ann Paterson Scholarship

In 2017 we received a legacy from Ann Wingate Paterson, a long-time member of the Scottish branch, and in 2019 we awarded the Ann Paterson Scholarships for professionals studying child protection in the UK. In 2022/23 we made 2 awards totalling £6,000 and look forward to hearing about the impact of this funding.

Social media

We also began a targeted strategy to develop our presence across a variety of social media platforms, focusing initially on X (formally known as twitter), Facebook and LinkedIn.

We now have over 7,817 followers on X (formally known as twitter), 1,951 on LinkedIn and 760 followers on Facebook.

Research

Child Abuse Review

In 2022/23, 6,727 institutions offered access to the latest content in our journal via either Wiley licence of a traditional (title-by-title) subscription. On this map, darker shading shows where circulation is highest:

Key achievements for Child Abuse Review in the period are shown here:

ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

Financial review

The charity incurred a deficit in the year of £37,821 (2022: Surplus £13,528). The unrestricted deficit incurred was £31,821 (2022: Surplus £21,039).

Investment policy

The charity holds funds on deposit and seeks to maximise the interest earned on those deposits.

It is not felt appropriate to invest funds over a longer term which are required for the good financial management of the charity.

Going concern

After making appropriate enquiries, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. For this reason, they continue to adopt the going concern basis in preparing the financial statements.

Reserves

At 31 March 2023 the Association had free reserves of £77,003 (2022: £109,002) that is after excluding reserves represented by fixed assets, in restricted funds or held by branches. The trustees consider that the Association should hold approximately one year’s projected expenditure on salaries and one year’s projected expenditure on the journal and believes that the present level of reserves is sufficient to have the flexibility to meet its obligations.

The trustees have assessed the major risks to which the charity is exposed, and are satisfied that systems are in place to mitigate exposure to the major risks.

Structure, governance and management

The AGM held in March 2023 saw all trustees remain in post, with the exception of Simon Snell who had resigned his post in July of 2022. Following the end of the Interim Director position which had been held by Wendy Thorogood on a consultancy basis, the charity is led by Operations Manager Helen Wilson under the direction of the board.

Constitution

The charity is a charitable incorporated organisation (CIO) which is governed by its CIO-Association governing document which was registered on 16 July 2020 with the Charity Commission in England and Wales. The CIO also registered with Scotland's OSCR on 25 February 2021.

We recognise that the issues children and young people face do not stop when they reach adulthood. In fact, with fewer contact points with agencies and professionals, adults can become alienated from the avenues in which they can seek support, leaving them vulnerable to harm and exploitation. Through our work, we aim to ensure that we can make a positive difference in improving the lives of vulnerable adults.

In light of this recognition we amended the constitution 2 years ago to reflect this.

Organisation

The board of trustees met 5 times in this period and, subject to the direction of the Association in general meeting, is responsible for the exercise of the functions of the Association and for the determination of policy and general management of the business of the Association.

The leadership team meet every two weeks to ensure the good management of the financial and administrative affairs of the Association, the implementation of policies and directions of the Association. The leadership team comprises of the Chair, Vice Chair, Interim Director and the Operations Manager of the Association.

Induction and training of new trustees

New trustees are encouraged to spend time learning about the organisation and the activities they run. They are provided with appropriate background information and are supported by the leadership team. All trustees are asked to sign a declaration of compliance.

Risk management

The trustees have conducted a review of the major risks to which the charity is exposed. Where significant risks have been identified systems have been established to mitigate those risks. The risk register is reviewed at each Board meeting.

ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS

TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

S J Warner Signed on 20/12/23 @ 10:50

Sam Warner (Chair) Trustee

14 December 2023

ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS

INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT

TO THE TRUSTEES OF ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Association of Child Protection Professionals (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2023.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005 (the 2005 Act), the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) and the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). You are satisfied that your charity is not required by charity law to be audited and have chosen instead to have an independent examination.

I report in respect of my examination of the charity’s financial statements carried out under section 44 (1) ( c) of the 2005 Act and section 145 of the 2011 Act. In carrying out my examination I have followed the requirements of Regulation 11 of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended) and all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charity has prepared its accounts on an accruals basis and is also registered in Scotland your examiner must be a member of a body listed in Regulation 11(2) of the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended). I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ACCA, which is one of the listed bodies.

Your attention is drawn to the fact that the charity has prepared financial statements in accordance with Accounting and Reporting by Charities preparing their accounts 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 1 April 2005 which is referred to in the extant regulations but has now been withdrawn.

I understand that this has been done in order for financial statements to provide a true and fair view in accordance with Generally Accepted Accounting Practice effective for reporting periods beginning on or after 1 January 2015.

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:

I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in connection with the examination to which attention should be drawn in this report in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial statements to be reached.

N P Clemit

Signed on 20/12/23 @ 13:24

N Clemit ACA, FCCA

JWPCreers LLP Chartered Accountants Genesis 5 Church Lane York YO10 5DQ

Dated: 14 December 2023

ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

CURRENT FINANCIAL YEAR

Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
funds
general
designated
2023
2023
2023
Notes
£
£
£
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies
2
-
-
-
Charitable activities
3
126,248
-
-
Investments
4
696
-
-
Other income
18
-
-
Total income
126,962
-
-
Expenditure
Charitable activities
5
158,783
-
6,000
Net movement in funds
(31,821)
-
(6,000)
Fund balances at 1 April 2022
117,282
28,895
76,206
Fund balances at 31 March 2023
85,461
28,895
70,206		 Total
2023
£
-
126,248
696
18
126,962
164,783
(37,821)
222,383
184,562		 Total
2022
£
66,033
113,975
598
70
180,676
167,148
13,528
208,855
222,383

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

PRIOR FINANCIAL YEAR

Unrestricted
Unrestricted
Restricted
funds
funds
funds
general
designated
2022
2022
2022
Notes
£
£
£
Income and endowments
Donations and legacies
2
66,033
-
-
Charitable activities
3
113,975
-
-
Investments
4
598
-
-
Other income
70
-
-
Total income
180,676
-
-
Charitable activities
5
159,637
-
7,511
Total expenditure
159,637
-
7,511
Net movement in funds
21,039
-
(7,511)
Fund balances at 1 April 2021
96,243
28,895
83,717
Fund balances at 31 March 2022
117,282
28,895
76,206		 Total
2022
£
66,033
113,975
598
70
180,676
167,148
167,148
13,528
208,855
222,383

ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS

STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION

AS AT 31 MARCH 2023

Notes
Fixed assets
Intangible assets
10
Tangible assets
11
Current assets
Debtors
12
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
13
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Income funds
Restricted funds
15
Unrestricted funds
Designated funds
16
General unrestricted funds		 2023
£
53,996
143,994
197,990
(19,054)
28,895
85,461		 £
4,140
1,486
5,626
178,936
184,562
70,206
114,356
184,562		 2022
£
42,589
201,431
244,020
(29,917)
28,895
117,282		 £
8,280
-
8,280
214,103
222,383
76,206
146,177
222,383

The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 14 December 2023

Steve Myers Signed on 18/12/23 @ 14:04 S J Warner Signed on 20/12/23 @ 10:50 Steve Myers Sam Warner (Chair) Trustee Trustee

ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Association of Child Protection Professionals is a CIO registered in England, Wales and Scotland. The registered office is 17 Priory Street, York, YO1 6ET.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's governing document, the Charities Act 2011, the Charities and Trustee Investment (Scotland) Act 2005, the Charities Accounts (Scotland) Regulations 2006 (as amended), FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "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 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements 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 financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Designated funds comprise funds which have been set aside at the discretion of the trustees for specific purposes. The purposes and uses of the designated funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

1.4 Income

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.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 Expenditure

Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is classed by activity.

Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the charity to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.

Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the charity's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.

All expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis. All expenses including support costs are allocated to the appropriate expenditure headings. All expenditure is inclusive of VAT as the charity is not VAT registered.

1.6 Research and development expenditure

Research expenditure is written off against profits in the year in which it is incurred. Identifiable development expenditure is capitalised to the extent that the technical, commercial and financial feasibility can be demonstrated.

1.7 Intangible fixed assets

Intangible assets acquired separately from a business are recognised at cost and are subsequently measured at cost less accumulated amortisation and accumulated impairment losses.

Amortisation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Website costs

3 years on a straight line basis

1.8 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Tangible fixed assets costing more than £250 are capitalised at cost.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Computers

3 years on a straight line basis

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.9 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible and intangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.10 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand and deposits held at call with banks.

1.11 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are measured at transaction price including transaction costs

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised at transaction price.

1.12 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

2 Donations and legacies

Total Unrestricted
funds
general
2023 2022
£ £
Legacies receivable - 66,033

3 Charitable activities

Charitable Charitable
Income Income
2023 2022
£ £
Membership subscriptions 72,485 66,593
Conference fees 8,508 12,184
Income from journals 45,255 35,198
126,248 113,975

4 Investments

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
general general
2023 2022
£ £
Interest receivable 696 598

ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

5 Charitable activities

Staff costs
Depreciation
Child abuse review and newsletter
Equipment
IT subscriptions & support
Amortisation
Insurance
Publicity & advertising
Printing, postage & stationery
Rent & service charges
Room hire
Scholarships
Staff training & welfare
Sundry expenses
Telephone
Subscriptions
Travel & subsistence
Bank charges
Share of support costs (see note 6)
Share of governance costs (see note 6)
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds - general
Restricted funds
Support costs
Support costs
Governance
costs
£
£
Accountancy fees
1,381
3,600
Professional fees
37,122
-
38,503
3,600
Analysed between
Charitable activities
38,503
3,600		 Charitable
Expenditure
Charitable
Expenditure
2023
2022
£
£
72,775
76,039
-
643
19,000
19,001
1,550
335
8,743
4,620
4,140
4,140
1,735
1,602
398
1,320
415
893
1,030
925
1,210
577
6,000
7,300
177
549
76
500
472
392
135
594
3,335
2,341
1,489
1,499
122,680
123,270
38,503
39,318
3,600
4,560
164,783
167,148
158,783
159,637
6,000
7,511
164,783
167,148
2023 Support costs
Governance
costs
2022
£
£
£
£
4,981
1,326
4,560
5,886
37,122
37,992
-
37,992
42,103
39,318
4,560
43,878
42,103
39,318
4,560
43,878		 Charitable
Expenditure
Charitable
Expenditure
2023
2022
£
£
72,775
76,039
-
643
19,000
19,001
1,550
335
8,743
4,620
4,140
4,140
1,735
1,602
398
1,320
415
893
1,030
925
1,210
577
6,000
7,300
177
549
76
500
472
392
135
594
3,335
2,341
1,489
1,499
122,680
123,270
38,503
39,318
3,600
4,560
164,783
167,148
158,783
159,637
6,000
7,511
164,783
167,148
2023 Support costs
Governance
costs
2022
£
£
£
£
4,981
1,326
4,560
5,886
37,122
37,992
-
37,992
42,103
39,318
4,560
43,878
42,103
39,318
4,560
43,878
123,270
39,318
4,560
167,148
159,637
7,511
167,148
2022
£
5,886
37,992
43,878
43,878

6 Support costs

ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

7 Trustees

One trustee (2022: One trustee) received reimbursement of £188 (2022: £36) for expenses during the year to 31 March 2023.

8 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2023 2022
Number Number
2 3
Employment costs 2023 2022
£ £
Wages and salaries 51,984 65,189
Social security costs - 1,399
Pension costs 2,861 3,437
Redundancy costs 17,942 6,014
72,775 76,039

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

9 Taxation

The charity is exempt from tax on income and gains falling within section 505 of the Taxes Act 1988 or section 252 of the Taxation of Chargeable Gains Act 1992 to the extent that these are applied to its charitable objects.

10 Intangible fixed assets

Intangible fixed assets
Website costs
£
Cost
At 1 April 2022 and 31 March 2023 12,420
Amortisation
At 1 April 2022 4,140
Amortisation charged for the year 4,140
At 31 March 2023 8,280
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2023 4,140
At 31 March 2022 8,280

ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

11 Tangible fixed assets

11
Tangible fixed assets
Cost
At 1 April 2022
Additions
At 31 March 2023
Depreciation
At 1 April 2022
At 31 March 2023
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2023
12
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Accrued income
Prepayments
13
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Notes
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals
Deferred income
14
14
Deferred income
Deferred income		 Computers
£
4,786
1,486
6,272
4,786
4,786
1,486
2023
2022
£
£
42,671
29,010
11,325
13,579
53,996
42,589
2023
2022
£
£
2,322
345
-
1,719
3,523
3,900
13,209
23,953
19,054
29,917
2023
2022
£
£
13,209
23,953
6,272
4,786
4,786
1,486
2022
£
29,010
13,579
42,589
2022
£
345
1,719
3,900
23,953
29,917
2022
£
23,953

Deferred income comprises members' subscriptions and journal income received in advance.

ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

15 Restricted funds

The income funds of the charity include restricted funds comprising the following unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust for specific purposes:

Movement in funds
Balance at Income Expenditure Balance at
1 April 2022 31 March 2023
£ £ £ £
Anne Wingate Paterson Legacy Fund 73,700 - (6,000) 67,700
NSPCC 2,506 - - 2,506
76,206 - (6,000) 70,206
Balance at Income Expenditure Balance at
1 April 2021 31 March 2022
£ £ £ £
Anne Wingate Paterson Legacy Fund 81,000 - (7,300) 73,700
NSPCC 2,506 - - 2,506
Raffle Money 211 - (211) -
83,717 - (7,511) 76,206

The Anne Wingate Paterson legacy fund is monies given to provide financial support for students registered or applying to be registered with a university in Scotland to study for a higher degree in the field of identification, the impact of, effective responses to or the prevention of child abuse and neglect.

NSPCC fund is monies held for the NSPCC.

Raffle charity monies (2022 only) is money raised from a raffle held at the 40[th] Anniversary Dinner, intended for Develop Africa. However, that proved to be expensive and unviable so it was donated to the Red Cross instead.

ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

16 Designated funds

The income funds of the charity include the following designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes:

Movement in funds Movement in funds Movement in funds
Balance at Income Expenditure Transfers from
Balance at
1 April 2022 unincorporated
31 March 2023
charity
£ £ £ £ £
Scottish branch 2,186 - - - 2,186
Milton Keynes branch 300 - - - 300
Northern Ireland branch 5,015 - - - 5,015
East Midlands branch 1,038 - - - 1,038
London branch 1,957 - - - 1,957
Republic of Ireland branch 2,795 - - - 2,795
South Coast branch 905 - - - 905
All Wales branch 3,730 - - - 3,730
West Midlands branch 1,918 - - - 1,918
North West Manchester branch 828 - - - 828
South west branch 8,223 - - - 8,223
28,895 - - - 28,895
Movement in funds
Balance at 1 Income Expenditure Transfers from
Balance at 31
April 2021 unincorporated
March 2022
charity
£ £ £ £ £
Scottish branch 2,186 - - - 2,186
Milton Keynes branch 300 - - - 300
Northern Ireland branch 5,015 - - - 5,015
East Midlands branch 1,038 - - - 1,038
London branch 1,957 - - - 1,957
Republic of Ireland branch 2,795 - - - 2,795
South Coast branch 905 - - - 905
All Wales branch 3,730 - - - 3,730
West Midlands branch 1,918 - - - 1,918
North West Manchester branch 9,051 - - - 828
South west branch 9,051 - - - 8,223
28,895 - - - 28,895

Designated funds relate to the branches.

ASSOCIATION OF CHILD PROTECTION PROFESSIONALS

NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2023

17 Analysis of net assets between funds

Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
2023
2023
2023
£
£
£
Fund balances at 31 March 2023 are represented by:
Intangible fixed assets
4,140
-
-
Tangible assets
1,486
-
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
79,835
28,895
70,206
85,461
28,895
70,206
Unrestricted
funds
Designated
funds
Restricted
funds
2022
2022
2022
£
£
£
Fund balances at 31 March 2022 are represented by:
Intangible fixed assets
8,280
-
-
Current assets/(liabilities)
109,002
28,895
76,206
117,282
28,895
76,206		 Total
2023
£
4,140
1,486
178,936
184,562
Total
2022
£
8,280
214,103
222,383

18 Financial commitments

There is a contract with the publishers of Child Abuse Review which was agreed in April 2022, and effective from 1 January 2023 for 3 years. The contract will be renewed on the same terms until terminated by either party giving not less than 12 months’ notice. The total annual charge is £19,000.

19 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year.