FOOTESTEPS FOUNDA TIQ FOOTESTEPS FOUNDATION REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1196432 Report of the Trustees and Financial Ststements For the period ending 31st March 2025
Legal and Administrative Detsils Footesteps Foundation presents the report of its Board of Trustees and financial ststements forthe year ended 31 March 2025. Trnstees, Annual Report for the perk From 0110412024 Peri start date 3110312025 Period end date Charity name: FOOTESTEPS FOUNDATION Charity registration number: 1196432 Governing document cio Charity registered address: 172 Bridge Avenue Hanwell London Email: in teste sfoundation. Website: Jlwww.footeste foundation. The Trustees as at 3010312025 Michael F(x)te Coral Williams Tracey Dann Jacqueline Foote Julie Quinn Christopher Newton Caroline Bishop Paul Coleman Chair Treasurer Bankers: The C(Foperative Bank p.l.c., P.0. Box 101. 1 Balloon Street. Manchester M60 4EP.
Objectives and Activities Summary of the purposes of the charity as set out in its govemlng document The CIO, established for the public benefiL has objectives to promote and protect the physical and mental health of people who work night shifts in health and social care roles. in particular, but not exclusively, by providing training and advi. The Charity aims to ensure that our health and sooal care night workers are skilled, valued, and kept safe. Summary of the main aclivities in relation to those purposes for the public benefft, in particular, the activities, projects or services idenlified in the accounts. Following the resignation of our charity director, discussions were held to determine the charitys future. The closing payTnents for this role induded £954 for wages and pension contributions and £234.39 to HMRC in tsx. At the beginning of May 2024, Footesteps received ils final (k)nation from London Cyrenians Housing Ltd of £20,000 to support the Charity. This raised our charity account to just over £40.000. Because of this last donation. FcK)testeps Vill need to be self-funded. and this will need to be made a priority. Considerations were given to explorirKJ optM)rtunities related to existing contacts at two NHS trusts, St. George's Hospitsl NHS Trust and West LorKlon NHS Trust. Initial discussions, in May 2024, had been taking place with the Health & Safety lead at St George's Hospital, with a view to the Trust piloting a training package of their choice provided by Footesteps. It was hoped that rf the pilot was Sussl, St George's would act as advocates to promote Footesteps with ottler NHS Trusts. It was clear that St George's recognised the o)rrelation associated with night staff and fatigue, and through relationships developed with Professor Steven Lockley at Surrey University, it was proposed that the Charity cwld act as a facilitstor for the SAFER programme. An additional option vms to pr(KJress the delivery of trdining regarding Mindfulness for rjight staff through Nidra Yoga ScIaliSt Kate R(K wilh West London NHS Twst. This is krK)vm as TMR. i.e. 'The Mindful Reset.. The SAFER Pro ramme (Sleep Alethess Fatigue in Emergency Responders) is an initiats've that aims to provide sleep education and screening for sleep disorders to healthcare workers, to highlrght and redu fatigue. It offers actionable next steps and advice for improvement. Developed by Professor Steven Lockley of the University of Surrey, the Sleep, Alertness, and Fatigue in Emergency Responders Program (SAFER) draws on his extensive 25-year research on sleep arNJ circadian rhythms.
A study at Harvard Medical Sch(M)l. led by Professor Lockley. implemented similar education and screening programs for poli OffirS and firefighters. Shocknngly, over a third of active- duty personnel were found to be at risk of sleep disorders wtthout Iheir knowledge. Further studies within the Program demonstrated significanl improvements in long-tenn health among hundreds of acttve-duty personnel who sought treatment for sleep disorders. In one instan, a fire department saw a nearly 50% reduction in long-term disability days and a 240/0 decrease in the likelihood of Workpla ac(xdents or injuries. During the Spring and Summer months of 2024, the Footesteps Foundation website and branding continued to be developed wtth commissioned support from Solomon Productions, a contemporary creative agency based in London. specialising in developing and suprrt)rting brand strategy, visual identity, and marketing (3mpaigns. This was a company that Footesteps had used previously and was charged a reasonable fee of £500.00 for their work. New elemenis were added to the website platform maintained by wix.com for £230.40. It was intended for the pilot to commence in July and again in September. The aim is that Footesteps will be a gateway or springboard for potentially 16.000 staff being signposted to the SAFER program site. This will be the first in the world when all three elements of the SAFER programme, i.e. screening. rotas and environmentsl analysis, will be engaged by one organisation. In tandem v4È1h the SAFER programme. the charity ndUCted a series of meetings with West London NHS Trust after being invited to provide a presentstion to present on the eXperienS of a bereaved family of Mental health homicide. a patient safety leaming. by the Head of Patient Safety and Clinical Lead for High Secure & Forensic Services. The presentation was for the Specialist CommunTty Forensic Teams (Sc) annual conference and training day. This also provided an oppx)rtunty for the charity to highlight our work on both the Mindful Reset pilot and SAFER programme. The Mindful Reset (fMR) pilot would offer war&based stsff the opportunity to have individual (online link via Footesteps to Mindful Reset Website hosted by Kate Rock) guided 10-minute reset sessions each night shtft by a qualtfied practstioner focussing on breathing, relaxation and mindfulness. Participants vn)uSd be asked to rate aspects of their wellbeing before the >month pilot and again at the dose of the prc3ramme via an online questionnaire on the Footesteps website. This cnuld provide data to the trust on staffs perceived improvements in their wellbeing. e.g. better sleep, fewer mistakes. lower stress, etc., therefore improving staff and patient safety. On 3 October 2024. the SAFER programme was launched at St George's Hospital. with a presentation by Professor Lockley to a diverse audien of medical personnel. The charity was represented by IN40 trustees suprorting Prof. LOCeY. To assist with the promotion and marketing of the SAFER prc3ramme. we employed the ServIS of a printing MpanY lled Harfow Solutions for 1000 flyerslleaflets with our rW branding for £161.98. In November, Footesteps Yras able to finalise payments to the wages administrator Fosden Consulting for the sum of £ 3273.43. In addition. at the beginning of 2025, Verdant Accounts (rtified independent examiner) audited the charity acu)unts for the trustees, annual 2023124 retum for the sum of £480.00.
In Febnjary 2025, Julie Quinn was elected and confied as a trustee. Prof. Lockley reported that the SAFER progrdm response had dwindled, bwth not many (X¢mpleting the suNey and suggested increasing promotion of the program during the timely 'Sleep Awareness. week from 9th to 15th March 2025. Previous experTren has shown that fa to-face engagement has provided better oUtmeS for parbcipation. Unfortunately. due to scheduling, we were Unab to participate in the Sleep Awareness bveek.. Ft is altematively planned for July 2025. A few actsvitses were also planned for the TMR to coincide wrf(h the National Night Shift Workers Day on 14 May 2025. This induded a focus on using mainstream social media to promote our events. This was at a cost of £172.45. and in addition. there were further leafiet printing Ots for £88.09. Financial Review Review of the charity's financial position at the end of the period Charitsble expenditure for this period was £6,2%, with a healthy cash balance of £41,002 at yearond arKI with an unrestrided reserves balance of £21,838 at the end of the financial period. The Charity has been bestowed with a donation of £60,000 over a Ihree•year period by London Cyrenians Housing (LCH) to help cary out its objecttves. In May. LCH, who have since rebranded to just.org.uk, provided the last donation of £20.000. The eTnployment of a part-time charity director, even for a short peri¢xl, was proven to be a success. During their nine4Th)nth employment. they attended cX)nferen$ and seminars and engaged with other night-time charities. extending our profile and deveEoping potentially new working relationships, such as the SAFER prcgramme. In addrtion. the charity was able to use the funds to rebrand (see new130) and develop the chartty website. givirHJ it a fresher and up- to-date perspective. Statement explaining the policy for holding reserves, stating why they are held It is Fojtesteps policy to hold approximately 3 months. reserves for operational purposes to pay staff, maintain the websÈte for business as usual and pay for any assigned projects. Our policy is to hold &nTh)nths minimum in otErational reserves and 3 months of residual salaries for paid staff. A description of the principal risks facing the charity It is anticipated that. desptte COnrted efforts to engage with NHS trust staff to improve their health and well-being. especially in the workpla, due to low mrale and funithng. the pilot programmes being launched may have low participation.
Structure, Governance and Management Charitable Incorporated Organisation (CIO) Trustees are elected to the rK)st by the board of trustees. All trustees on induction are provided wth: Charity Commission Guidance for Trustees (PDF) CIO - G0Veman document All FK)licies & procedures documents The Charity is fomied of eight (8) tnjstees from diverse backgrounds and experiences, including the appointrnent of our previously employed charity director. The Charity trustees also indude family membgrs related to the victim of the homicide that generated the fomation of the Charity. There are also fr5ends of the victim, one is a fvll-time social worker and part-time student sludying for the bar. and the other is an estate agent with bookkeeping experien and training to be an a(xountsnt. a CEO of a charity tiusLorg.uk) and two independent soliators. The Board is satisfied that there are no conflicts of interest. The Charity does not work with any wider network at this stage. There are now two sons of the trustee's family nMberS who volunteer their time. wtth one designing and maintaining the Charity website and Ihe other managing promotions and social media. The Iwo trustee family members are husband (Michael Foote - chair) and wife. Jacqui Foote (account signatory). There are no conflicts of interest regarding remuneration, as the Charity's financial management policy deals with independent trustee authorisations for expenditure. Footesteps Foundation would like to thank Lon(kn CYlanS Housing, tiusLorg.uk). for their donations to the charity Sin its inception and for their continued support. The trustee declares that they have approved the trustee's report above. Signed on behalf of the chartty's trustees Michael Foote Chair 21 January 2026
FOOTESTEPS FOUNDATION For t p•riod 1*April 2024 to 31st March 2025 STATEMEpifoF FIP4ANCIALAcrivmE5 & ULANCE SHEET Apr-24 Apr-23 to Apr-22 to Mar-25 Mar-24 Mar-23 Income From Donations and Charitable Artivities 20.010 20.864 27,781 Total Income 20.1no 20,864 27.781 Expenditure Charitable Expenses (6.296) (18.1701 159431 Total resources expended {6.296) 118,1701 {59431 Net Income 13.714 2.695 21,838 Reconclliation of Funds Total Funds Bought forward 24533 21.838 Total Funds Carried Forward 38247 24.533 21.838 Balance Sheet Debtors Cash at bank Cash in hand 41,IK)2 27,288 24.593 41.(J)2 27,288 24.593 Accruals 12,7551 Net current assets {Liabilit$) 41.(K)2 27,288 21.838 Reserve5 and Funds 41,2 27.288 21.838
Income Resources from donations and Charitsbje Actl¥itles Breakdown Apr-24 Apr-23 to Mar-25 Mar-24 Apr-22 to Mar-23 London Cyrenians Housing 20.( 20.CKX) 20,CIXI End SH UKI Cheetah Pointless 1.5 Just Giving 832 5.605 UK Online Giving Other indiwdual Donations (Adyen N.V & Arnazon Europe Corel 155 io 33 521 T¢)tsl Income Resources 20,0 20.864 27.781 Charitable Expenses- Breakdown Publicity/Promotions 423 Venue Hire 100 WebsFte-Mailbox & Hosting 931 381 288 Professional fees 3753 1,321 2.755 Overheads 1188 16,468 Trtal EKpenses ,170 Approved by Trustees and signed on their behalf Michael Foote Chair 21 January 2026
FOOTESTEPS FOUNDATION Forthe ywendgd 31- IAar¢h 2025 Trustees Annual Report Trustees Responsibilities The Trustees are responsible for preparing the Trustees Annual Report and Finanaal Statements in accordance with applicable law and reguLgtions. In preparing these financial statements, the tntstees are required to: a) select suitable accounting Fdicies arKI then apply them consistenUy' b) observe Ihe MethjS and principles in the Charities SORP: c) make judgements and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent; d) state whether applicable aclUnting standards have been followed, subject to any material departtjres disdosed and explained in financial ststements", and e) prepare the financial statements on the going conom basis unless It is inappropriate to presume the tharity wll continue in operation. Approved by the Trustees and signed on their behalf ty, /fyIL-tr Michael Foote Chair 21 January 2026