CONTROLLING CHEMSEX
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE PERIOD ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025
Charlty Reglstratlon No. 1197081
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CONTROLLING CHEMSEX
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Trustees
Mr John Edward Sadler ACA
Mr Philip Dawd Mark Hurd
Mr Carmi Korine {appointed 15 Juty 20241
Mr Matthew Snead lappoinled 28 May 20251
Ms Tess O'Brien lappointed 1 August 20251
Mr Darren John Irvine-Duffy Iresigned 15 July 20241
Dr Emilio Arbe-Heffero (resigned 30 January 20251
Mr Chris Kelly lappoinled 30 January 2025. resigned 1
April 2025}
Charity number
1197081
Registered office
Gemma House
39 Lile$lone Street
London
NW8 8SS
Independent examiner
Lance Moylan
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CONTROLLING CHEMSEX
CONTENTS
Pa
Trustees, report
4-8
Independent examiner's report
Stslemenl of financial activities
10
Stslemenl of financial position
Notes lo the financial ststements
12-17
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CONTROLLING CHEMSEX
TRUSTEES, REPORT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025
The trustees present their report and financial statements for the year ended 28 February 2025.
The registered office is Gemma House, 39 Lilestone Street. London NW8 8SS.
The charity's aim is to promote and protect the health of individuals suffering from involvement in
Chemsex behaviours. wsth a particulai focus on the LGBTQ+ community by..
Providing advice. information and support to them and others affected by their involvement.,
Providing psychosexual thefapy., and
Raising awareness in society of the issues arising from Chemsex.
In this report'chemsex. is the use of dnjgs before or during planned sexual activity to sustain, enhance.
disinhibrt or facilitate the experience. Chemsex commonly invofves crystsl melhamphelamine,
GHBIGBL and mephe(Irone. and sometimes injecting these drugs (also known as slamming).
The trustees have adopted the provisions of kcounting and Reporting by Charits'es.. Statement of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their a¢counts in accordance with the
Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republi¢ of Ireland IFRS1021 leffeclive 1
January 20151.
ObJgcllvg8 and a¢tivltlg8
As the onty UK-ba$ed national charity focused exclusivety on chemsex support, Controlling Chemsex
occupie$ a vitsl niche in the field of a¢J¢Jith'on and recovery services. Unlike generalist LGBTQ+ or
addiction charities, our work is driven by a weatth of lived experien￿ and it 1$ tailored specifically to
address the challenge5 of chemsex.
This unique position compels us lo continualty seek oul more individuals who have overcome chemsex-
related issues and are wlling lo ¢ommit lo supporting Others fa¢ing $imilar ¢hallenge$. Additionally. we
strive lo foster partnerships wlh other organisations that can collaborate with us in advancin9 our
mission.
Additionally. being a relativety new organisalion. we face significant challenges in securing sufficient
resources lo offer all our services free of charge lo our users. The Complexity and often misunderstood
nature of chemsex fvrther complicates efforts to obtain fvnding. Consequently, it is essential for us to
explore allernats.ve avenues for resource generats.on beyond traditional grants, In order to sustain and
expand our support effectively.
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CONTROLLING CHEMSEX
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025
Goals
Expandin9 and strengthening our workforce by training new keyworkers, aiming for a 10%
increase, to effectjvety meet the growing demand and provide h￿h4]ualitY support to an
increasing number of service users.
Development and implementation of a comprehensive training programme for the NHS and
other organisations nabonwde. This programme aims to equip these organisations with the
necessary knowledge and skills to pcovide effective chemsex support services independently.
Additionally. il serves as a strategic avenue to Secu￿ fvnding that sustains and expands our
ongoing projects.
Improving the ￿ndraising team to explore new avenues of fvnding lo ensure the charity's
sustainability and gr0￿h.
Enhancement and updating of the charity's websrte ￿nIent to maintain r( as a valuable,
accessible, and uptO•date resource by integrating detailed. evidenc&based infomiation across
a broad spectrum of chemsex-felaled topics. reflecting the evolving needs and concems of the
communty served. and addressing areas acb.vely sought by users lo improve engagement and
provide vital support and educaknon to individuals and organisations.
Securing resources lo hire a part-time Psychosexual Therapy Lead. responsible for ensuring
the effeth've operab'on of this seryice lo prOV￿￿e largeled and professional Iherapeuts'c support
to individuals requiring this specialised care.
The Trustees review Ihe aims, obj'ectives and aclivilies of the charity each year. This report looks al
what the charity has achieved and the outcomes of its work wthin the period. The Trustees report the
su¢¢ess of each key acbvity and the benefrts the charrty has brought to those groups of people that il Is
set up lo help. The review also helps the Trustees ensure the charity's aims. objective5 and activities
remain focused on its ststed purposes.
The Trustees have paid due regard lo guidance issued by the Charty Commission in deciding %thal
activities the charity should undertake.
Achiovem•nts and ptrrfomiancè
Our training programmes for extemal organisations a￿ now fulty operats'onal and delivering excellent
results. These sessK)ns have been very well received and are proving to be highly impacrful. This
success is largely due to the unique and effedive tools and strategies we have created. developed, and
refined over the years-resources that are not available anywhere else. These proprietsry methods,
built directly from our lived experience and specialised practice, form the backbone of the training
modules and are central to their effects'veness.
Our fundraising team has been actively engaged in organising and participating in a range of initiatives,
including chanty runs, sporting events, raffles, and community fundraising ath"vib"es. These efforts have
not only contributed lo raising essenth.al lund5 for ourwork, bul have also helped lo Increase awarene5S
of chemsex-related issues across a broader audience.
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TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025
Achievements and performance Icontinuedl
In March 2024, we initiated an online course ents"tled'Global Chemsex Toolbox,- which was comprised
of an 8-week virtual workshop aimed at assisting individuals grappling with Chemsex addiction as well
as those experiencing difficuhies in accessing ¢hemsex services. The ￿urse was designed to maintsin
parb"cipant anonymity and was recorded for the benefit of individuals who may wish lo view the sessions
without engaging directly %wth a chem5ex specialist advisor. To date, approximately 2.500 individuals
have viewed the recorded content.
During the reporting period, a lotsl of 1,023 individuals contacted us via our web chal setvice-an
increase of 569 compared lo the same perK)d last year. In addrtion, 615 people completed the self-
assessment tool available on our websrte lo better understand the impact of chemsex on their lives,
representing an increase of 107 users year•on•year.
In January 2025, Controlling Chemsex in partnership wth data specialists Opinium have carried out
public research in order to understand the awareness of how our scciety in general and the LGBTQ+
community in particular, understand the chemsex reality and the implications on the lives of so many
people who are affected directty or indirectly by this problem. In this major survey of 2,000 people from
all over the UK. Opinium leoked al a range of issues relab.ng lo the LGBTQ+ community testing
awareness, understanding, and priorrtisation. The results confirm what we already knew,. there is very
little awarenes$ even in the LGBTQ+ community. The ￿nsequenCeS of this are that this lack of
kno¥Medge leaves LGBTQ+ people MO￿ vulnerable lo engage in chemsex than those who are aware
of the risks. and we have lo consider th* while drug-relaled issues can impact anyone, the majority of
people Struggling with issues relating lo chemsex identify as LG8TQ+
The Opinium research uncovered the followng..
16% of those surveyed, who identsfy as LGBTQ+ have never heard of the word
chemsex,.
34￿￿ of those surveyed, who identfy as LGBTQ+ are not familiar wrth the risks of
chemsex.,
75./0 of those Surveyed. Ytho identify as LGBTQ+ do not fully grasp the severity tsf
chemsex and do not regard this phenomenon as one of the three major issues currently
facing their community.
Our social media presence contsnues to gr¢yw significantty. We are proud lo be the chemsex-focused
organisation wth the largest following on Instagram globally. having gained 1,354 new followers during
the reporting period alone. This increased reach enhances our ability lo conne¢l wlh affected
individuals, disseminate key infomalion. and promote access lo supptsrt.
During this period, our presen￿ in the media is growng. and among others we are present in these
media oullels..
BBC
Metro
Gay Times
Pink News
Yahoo Life
QX Magazine
ITV News
The Lancet
Publico
Cty News
Big Issue
Iberico
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CONTROLLING CHEMSEX
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025
Financial review
The Statement of Financial Activrties shows a surplus of £22,471 12024.. £11,329) and the Statement
of Financial PositK)n shows net assets at 28 February 2025 of £40.01512024.' £17,544>.
Pollcy on rn$•r40$
The Trustees a$$e$sed the minimum desirable level of unre$tri¢ted fvnds would be equivalent to three
months of expenditure. The Trustees will ¢onb"nue lo keep the Chanty's financial posits.on under review
lo ensure that the reserves levels meet the policy requirements.
structur8> gov8manc8 and management
The Trustees have referred to the guidance conlained in the Charity Commission's general guidance
on public benefit when revieb*ing the charity's aims and objecbves and in planning Ils lulure aclivilies.
In particular, the Trustees consider how planned adiviknes wjll Contribute to the aims and objectives that
have been sel.
Appolntmont of Tru8tee$
Trustees are appointed by the exisbng Boaril of Trustees in accordance ¥Mlh the charity's goveming
document. New trustees are selected based on skills and experience needed by the charity and are
fomalty appointed at a board meeting.
The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial $talement$
were..
Mr John Edward Sadler ACA
Mr Philip Davifj Math Hurd
Mr Carmi Korine lappointe¢J 15 Juty 2024)
Mr Matthew Snead lappoinled 28 May 20251
Ms Tess O'Brien lappointed 1 August 20251
Mr Darren John IrVir￿DUfty (resigned 15 July 20241
Dr Emilio Arbe•Herrero (resigned 30 January 20251
Mr Chris Kelly lappoinled 30 January 2025. resigned 1 April 2025
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CONTROLLING CHEMSEX
TRUSTEES, REPORT (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025
The ITU5tee5' report was approved by the Board of Tnjslees
John Edward Sadl8r ACA
Trustee
29 November2025
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CONTROLLING CHEMSEX
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF CONTROLLING CHEMSEX
I report to the trustee5 on my examination of the financial statemen15 of Controlling Chem5ex Ilhe
charity) for the year ended 28 February 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of rgport
As the trustees of the charity you are responsible for the preparation ofthe a¢¢ounl$ in a¢¢ordan¢e with
the requirements ol the chwib.es Act 2011 1.the Act").
I report in respect of my examination of the charity's finan¢ial stslemenls Carried out under section 145
of the Charities Act 2011 Ilhe 2011 Acll. In carrying OLrt my examinats'on I have followed all the applicable
Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 14515llbl of the 2011 Act.
Independent examlnef s 8tst•m•nt
I have complele<l my examination. I confim) that no matters have come lo my attention in connectnn
with the examinatson giving me cause to believe that In any malenal respect..
1. Accounting records were not kept in respect of the charty in accordance with section 130 of
the Charitie$ Act., or
2. The financial stslements do not accord wlh V)ose records." or
3. The financial statements do not compty ￿￿th the applicable requirements concerning the form
and content ol accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other
than any requirement that accounts give a 'true and fair, view which is not a matter considered
as part ol an Independent examination.
I hove no ￿nCernS and have come across no other matters in connection wrth the exarninalion lo which
attention should be drawn in this rewt in order to enable a proper understanding of the financial
statements lo be rea¢hed.
Lance Moylan FCPA {AusLI, ACMA. CGMA
29 November2025
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025
Unrestrl¢ted
funds
2025
R•stri¢ted
funds
2025
Totsl
funds
2025
Total
funds
2024
Notss
Income and
gndowments from:
Donations
and legacies
Income from
Charitable Aclivrties
41,257
82,173
123.430
107,219
1,140
1,140
Totsl
42,397
82.173
124,570
107,219
Ex￿ndIture on..
Charitable activities
Support costs
14,515
570
86,624
390
101,139
960
94,113
1,777
Net Income
for the perSod I
Net movomont In
funds
27.312
{4,B41)
22.471
11,329
Reconclllatlon of
funds-
Total funds brought
forward
9,022
8,522
17.544
6,215
Fund balancos
at 28 F•bruary 2025
36,334
3,681
40,015
17,544
The statement of financial ath'vities indudes all gains and losses recognised in the period.
All income and expendrture derive from continuing ath'vities.
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL POSITION
AS AT 28 FEBRUARY 2025
Notes
202S
2024
Curront assets
Cash at bank and in hand
Prepayments
Debtors.. amounts falling
due wrthin one year
41,741
448
150
26,001
809
6,111
42,339
32,921
Cr•dltors: Amounts falllng
duè within one y•ar
10
2.3241
115,3771
Net ¢urrgnt assets
40,015
17,544
In¢om• fund8
Unreslrided funtJ$
Reslricled lund$
12
12
36,334
3,681
9,022
8,522
RK•rvo8
Total fvnds
40,015
17,544
The notes al pages 11-16 form part of these accounts
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 29 November 2025.
JOAA
John Edward Sadlor ACA
Truslee
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025
Accountlng poll¢loS
The principal accounting policies, all of which have applied consistentty throughout the period,
are set out below.
Charlty Infomiatlon
Controlling Chemsex is an unincorporate<l charrty registered in England and Wales. The
registered offi¢e 1$ Gemma House, 39 Lilestone Street London NW8 8SS.
1.1 Accounting convention
The financial stslements have been P￿pa￿d in accor(Jance wth the charrty's SORP IFRS1021
'Accounb'ng and Reporting by Charities.. Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to
charf(ies preparing their accounts in accordance wth the Financial Reporting Stsndard
applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS102I (effective 1 January 20151,, 'Financial
Repcirting Standard 102 The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic
of Ireland. the Companies Act 2006. and -Accovnb"ng and Reporting by Charities. Slalemenl
ol Recommended Practice applicable to charilies preparing their accounts in accordance wth
the financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS1021" las
amended for accountin9 periods commencing from 1 January 20161. The charity 15 a Public
Benefit Entty as defined by FRS 102.
The ¢harty has laken advantage of the provi$ion$ in SORP for charilies applying FRS 102
Update 8Ul￿tin 1 to not prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.
The financial slalements are prepared in slerling. which isthe functional currency of the charity.
Monetary acwunls in Ihese financial $latemenls are rounded lo the nearest £.
The financial statements have been prepared urKler the historical cost convention. The
principal accounting policies adopted are sel out below.
1.2 Golng con¢em
At the time ol approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation
that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the
foreseeable fvlure. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting
prepare the financial sl*emenls.
1.3 Charitable funds
Unreslricled funds are available for use at the di￿rets"0n of the trustees in furtherance of their
charrtable objectives unless the fvnds have been designated for other purposes.
Restricted funds are subj'ectto speafic conditions by donors as to how they may be used. The
purpose5 and uses of the restricted funds are sel out in the trustees, TeporL
Endowment funds are subject to specthc conditions by donors that the capital musl be
maintained by the charity.
1.4 Incoming resources
Inctsme is recognised when the charity is legally ent￿ed lo rt after any performance conditions
have been met, the amounts ¢an be measLI￿d reliabty, and it is probable that the income will
be received.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025
Accountlng pollclos l¢ontlnu•dl
Cash donab'ons are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charty
has been nots'fied of the donabon, unless performance conditions require deferral of the
amount. Income lax recoverable in relation lo donation5 received under G￿ Aid or deeds of
covenant is recognised al the lime of the donabon.
Legacies are recognised on receipt. or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an
irnpending distribution, the amount is known. and receipt is expected. If the amount is not
known, the legacy is Irealed as a conlirynt asset.
Turnover is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable and
represents amounts receivable for goods and services prtsv￿ed In the normal course of
business. nel of discounts. VAT and olhec sales related tsxes.
1.5 Resources ex￿nd9d
Costs expended in order to generate fijnds are recognised once it become5 obligated lo paying
those costs.
1.6 Cash and cash •quSvalents
Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand. deposrts held at call wlh banks, other short-
term liquid Investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts.
Bank overdrafts are shown wthin borrowngs in current liabilities.
8aslc financlal Ilabllltles
Creditors ore not interest bearing and are stated at their nominal value.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025
2 Income from donations and
legacies
Unrnstrict8d
2025
R8strict8d
2025
Totsl
2025
Total
2024
Donations and Gifts
Grants
21.257
20.000
21,257
102.173
8,202
99,017
B2.173
Total
41.257
82.173
123,430
107,219
3 Income from Charbtablo
ActivitiOS
unr￿tric￿d
2025
Re$trl¢tod
2025
Total
2025
Totsl
2024
Training Income
1.140
1,140
Total
1.140
1.140
4 Charftable actlvltles
Unr•strlct8d
2025
R•strlcted
2025
Total
2025
Total
2024
Advertising and marketing
Bank fees
Subcontractors and
Freelancers
Subsistence
Insurance
Interest paid
Printing and stationery
IT costs
Staff costs
Subscriptions
Sundry other costs
3,993
328
2,675
1,800
5,793
328
30,139
4,297
345
31,245
27,464
694
694
639
33
7,270
36
180
2,125
54,041
396
101
2,158
61,311
432
281
2,552
54,870
144
Total
14,515
86,624
101,139
94,113
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025
Supportcosts
Unrestricted
2025
Restricted
202S
Total
2025
Total
2024
Accounting fees
Legal expenses
Consulting
336
1.582
195
570
570
Totsl
570
390
960
1,777
Trust•es
None of the trustees IOT any per￿ft$ connected theml received any remuneration or
benefits from the charity during the period in respect of employmenl12024." nonel.
Employo68
There was 1.5 full timeoquivalent IFTEI employee during the period, excluding subcontractors
and freelancers 12024.. 1.21. No employee or trustee received emoluments in excess of
£60,000.
Ind•pond8nt examlnatlon
In respect of the Independent Examination of the accounts for the period ended 28 February
2025, no fee was paid12024'. no feel. The examiner is a volunteer.
Debtor¥: amounts falllng du•
wlthln one yoar
2025
2024
Income receivable
Trade Debtors
6,111
150
Totsl
150
6,111
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025
10 Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
2025
2024
Uneamed revenue
Payroll payable
cruals
13,330
1,914
410
1,463
Total
2.324
15,377
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Relat•d party tran$a¢tlons
During the period accountsng fees of £336 were paid lor services to Sadler Advisory Limited at
arms. length rates 12024". £1,184). in accordance wth the Chantses Act 2011 $185. The
services provided are payroll seryices.
Sa¢Jler Advisory Limited is controlled by John Sadler ACA, a trustee. John Sadler did not
benefit personally from this relationship.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS {CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 28 FEBRUARY 2025
12 Mov8ment in
funds
At1Mar
2024
Incoming
r•sour¢¢s
Rosourc8s
Gross
transfors
At 28 Fab
2025
0X￿nd•d
Rastrictsd funds..
Restricted incomo
funds..
National Lottery
Community Fund
Tudor Trust
City of Westminster
Charitable Trust
2,792
45.829
148,621)
989
1.558
21.389
14,955
122.378)
(12,832)
3,681
Garfield Weston
Foundation
3.183
(3,1831
Totsl
8.522
82,173
(87,0141
3,681
Unrnstrl¢tod
funds..
General funds
9.022
42.397
(15.085)
36,334
Totsl funds
17,544
124,570
1102,0991
40,015
At the reporting dale, the charity maintained the value of 4.5 months of operating costs in
unreslricleLI funds, meeting the reqviremenls of the charity's Reserves Poliw to maintain 3
months of operating costs in unreslricleil funds.
Restricted expenditure includes allocated support costs.
13 Evonts After Thg Roporting Dat8
On 7 MaTch 2025 the chanty was awarded a grant from City Bridge Foundation for the total amount
of £225.130 over fNe years.
On 28 November 2025 the charity was awarded a grant from Imperial Health Charity for the total
Amount of £45,751 over 18 months.
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