2026-03-31-accounts

Charity Commission Clean Slate Accounts Forthe period from 1st April 2025to 31st March 2026 Contents Independent Examinerfs Report Trustees Annual Report

7 Receipts and Payments Accounts

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGLAND AND WALES Independent examinerfs report on the accounts Section A Independent Examinerfs Report Report to the trusteesl membors of Clean Slate On accounts for the year ended 31° Marth 2026 Charity no (if any) 1197726 Set out on pages 2-10 I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the above tharity (Ihe Ttust") for the year ended 3110312026 As the charrty's trustees, you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Chartties Act 2011 ('the Art"). Rosponsibilities and basi5 of report I report in respect of my examination of the Trust'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 Ad. Independent Ffhe charity's gross income exceeded £250,000 and l am qualified to examiner's statement undertake the examinats'on by being a qualffied member of linsert name of applicable listed bodyl}. Delete [ ] rfnot applicable. I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination (other than that disclosed below ") which gives me cause to believe that in. any material respect.. the accounting rerA)rds were not kept in accordan￿ V￿th section 130 of the Charities Act.. or the accounts did not accord with the accounting records; or the accounts did not comply wtth the applicable requirements concerning the fomi and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports} Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a Irue and fairf view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. I have no cOn￿mS 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 accounts to be reached. . Please delele the wonls in the braGkets rfthey do not apply. Signed: L Boss Date: 20105126 Name: Leeann Boss IER Oct 2018

Relevant professional qualification(sl or body (if any}: AAT Address: SX), Purslane Drive Bicester OX26 3EF Section B Disclosure Only complete If the examinei needs to highlight material matters of concern {see CC32, Independent examination of charity accounts.. directions and guidance for examiners). Give here brief details of any items that the examinerwishes to disclose. IER Oct 2018

Trustees. Annual Report for the period Pertoj start date Apnl PeiKxl end date 1 2026 To Section A Reference and administration details Charity name Clean Slate Other names charity is known by Registered charity number (rfany) 1197726 Charity's principal address The Chapel, Buibjfrng 572 Bri￿ Road Upper Heyford Oxon Postcode OX25 STE Names of the charity trustees who manage the Charity Trustee name Office Irf any) Namè of person lor bodyl •ntitled Jo Baker Megan Foster Rebecca Suthedand Amy Farrell Tanya Macdonatd Gemma Roper Louise Yeomans Chair Secretary 10 11 12 13 14 15 16 17 18 19 20 Namès of the trustees for the charity. rf any, (for example. any custodian trustees) Name Datss acted rf not for whole ear

Names and addresses of advisers (Oplional inf0m￿tiOn) of adviser Name Address Name of chief executive or names of senior staff members (Optional inforniation) Nadia Brown CEO Section B Structure, overnance and mana ement Description of the charity's trusts Constil￿n adopled on 31 January 2022 when thanging to CIO (originally constiEuted on 23 September 2009) How the charity is constttuted. Charitable IncorFKJrated Organisation (CIO) Type of goveming document Twstee selection methods Trustees are apw)inted or reappointed annually at the Annual General Meeting held in February. Additional governance issues (Oplional infomiation} You may choose to indude The Board of Trustees is responsible for the strategic direction and addttional info￿ation, where govemance of cfean Slate and for ensuring that ServI￿S are delivered relevant, about.. ethically. safeEy. and in line wtth the charity's wrposes. Tnjstees oversee safeguarding, wmplaints and incidents, qualty and standards, risk management, and financial stewardship. There is a stsnding agenda item at Trustee meetings covering: Safeguarding Complaints and incKlents Standards and qualty CEO report (Servi￿ (Selprfery update) The CEO is a paid member of staff, supported by two part-time coordinators, and is accountable to the Board. The CEO routinely seeks the views of seNice users, volunteers. and stsff to inform seprfice delivery and development. Safeguarding poliaes are in place and reviewed regularty. Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS) checks are completed before appointment and renewed as required. All trustees and volunteers complete induction and Level 1 SafeguardirvJ training tfore commencing their roles. Clean Slate is affiliated wtlh The Su￿1Vors Trust and holds memberships with the National Counselling Scciety and ACCPH. The charity maintains a long-standing affiliation with Dorchester Living, enabling delNery of seprfices from their premises at a reduwl rate. All trustees serbe voluntarity and re￿1ve no remuneration or benefits. policies and procedures adopted for the induction and training of trustees- the charity's organi&itional structure and any wider network with which the charrty works., relationship with any related parties, trustees, consideration of major risks and the System and procedures to manage

Section C Ob'ectives and activities To fuTther or benefft adults and young people in the UK, particularly in Cherwell and V•llder OxFordshire, without distinction of sexual orientation, race, relrgion, or poltb.cal opnion, by advancing education and protecting and preserving physical and mental health for victims of physical, mental, and sexual abuse. Summary of the objects of the charity set out in its governing document During the financial year 202>26, Clean Slate delivered trauma-informed counselling and peer support designed to promote emotional wellbeing. slabilrty, and personal agency. Core activities included: Individual and Group Therawtic Support: Accessible One•t(￿ne counselling and groupbased interventions, induding Healing Your Jnner Child. offering shame-free, non-judgemental therapeutic spaces. Volunteer Coordination and Supervision: Recruitment. training. and ongoing refiective supervision of volunteer counsellors. placement counsellors, and trainee social worker5 to ensure high standards of ethical and safe practice. Resource DevelopmenL' Creation of practical tools, refleciive worksheets, and a client resour￿ hub to Supp￿ emotional iegulation and wellbeing tween sessions. Summary of the main activities undertaken for the public benefit in relation to these objects (include within this section the statutory declaration that trustees have had regard to the guidance issued by the Charity Commission on public benefit) Safeguarding and Ethical Oversight: Robust safeguarding processes ensured all concems were responded to approprÉately and within required timeframes. Accessibility and Inclusion: Tiered fees, fiexible engagement, and proaGtive communication (including warting4ist check4ns) reduced barriers to accessing support. The Trustees have had due regard to Chartty Commission guidan￿ on public benefft and confinn that all activrties furthered Clean Slate's charitsble obJ"ectives and delivered dear public benefit. Additional details of objectives and activities (Optional inforniation) Clean Slate does not operate a grant-making programme. and all funds are applied diredy to Ser41￿ delNery and supporting infrastructure. You may choose to include frjrther statements. where relevant, about.. policy on grarrtmaking., policy programme related investment.. contribution made by volunteers. Volurrteers are ￿ntral to the chanty's worK contributing through counselling, peer support, placements, and Servi￿ support. During 2025-26, the estimated value of volunteer time and in-kind contributions exceeded £150,000, reflecting increased demand and the charity's volunteer4ed delivery model.

Section D Achievements and performance During 202>26, Clean Slate achieved the following. 242 individuals supported through ongoing counselling Summary ofthe main achievements of the charity during the year 4441 hours of therapeutic support deltvered 199 new referrals received 98 peer support group sessions delivered 104 volunteer counsellovs and placement students active during the year 100% of safeguarding ¢on¢erns responded to within required timeframes Continued placemeTrt provision, indudir¥J trainee social workers and counsellors These outcomes rellect Clean Slate's commitment to qualrty, safeguarding, accessikn'lty, and person26): £49,132 Brief statement of the harity's policy on reserves Fundin9 was received from charitable trusts, local councils, community organisations, and individual 5UPPQrtet5 and was directed towards. Counselling and emotional wellbeing support Safeguarding and crisis response Volunteer develownent and supervision Peer supF￿ programme delivery The Trustees continue to monrtor financial sustainabilrty and risk. particularly in relation to fluctuating grant income and ongoing service demand. Detsils of any funds materially in deficit Not applicable Further financial Yevl8w details (Optlonal information) Clean Slate's prIn￿paI sources of income dunng 202>26 were grants and donations from charitable trusts, parish councils, corporate funders, and communty partners, alongside dient contribuiions structured to ensure accessibilrty vthile support]'ng Servi￿ sustainabilty. You may choose to indude additional information. where relevant about: the charity's principal sources of funds (including any furKlraising)'. how expenditure has supported the key obj'ectives of the charity., investment policy and objectrves including any ethical Investme￿ policy All income received during the year was applied directly to furthering the hanty's objects through the delivery of trauma-informed counselling, peer support, safeguarding, and volunteer development. The chanty not hold investments arKI has not adopted a fomial investmerrt or ethical investment policy at this time. Grant and donation in￿)Me received during the year induded support

adopted. Baruett Taylor Trust (£500} Caversfield Parish Council (£100) Lewknor Parish Council (£100) Benson PaTish Council (£200) The Midcounties Co-operative (£500) Bicester Village {£2.840) East Hagboume Parish Council (£100) Crowmarsh Parish Council {£200) Doris Fietd Charitable Tnjst (£1,000) lfjdmore ErKI Partsh Council (£300) Chitton Parish Council (£25) Allen Lane Foundation (£3.000) Steventon Pansh Council (£320) Stanford Parish Council (£75) These funds SUPFKKted core Servi￿ delNery, safeguarding ath"vty, volunteer supeNision. aThJ organisational resilien￿. Section F Other optional information Future Plans1202Ptr27) Expand groupbased and peer-led support Strengthen volunteer mentoring and progression pathways Continue priorttising safeguardirMJ. Well￿1ng, and pla￿rnent qualty Explore online Se￿-paGed courses and workbooks Conduct an intemal governan￿ and Complian￿ audit Deepen local partnerships Improve feedback colledion from dierrts and volunteers Increa online presen Long-Temi Vision Increase capacty while maintaining theraFeutic qualty Reduce barriers to a￿Ssing traum&informed support Build sustainable funding and operational resilience Section G Declaration The trustoes declare that they have approved the trustees, report above. Signed on behalf of the charity's trustees Signaturel$) Full name(s} Position (eg Secretsry. Chair. etc) Jo Baker Chair geor£(LrJ Date 17104r2026

CHARITY COMMISSION FOR ENGiANO AND WALES CLEAN SLATE 1197726 Receipts and payments accounts CC16a For the pèriod from 1st Apiil 2025 To 31st March 2026 Section A Receipts and payments Unrestricied funds Restncte¢J Endowment funds Total funds Last P8dod to ￿ ￿TESt£ tothe nearnst E A1 Recelpts Grants Contract Charitabk Tnssts Parish Counals Fundraisers DonationslPl*tye5 cl￿nt cOntrib￿￿n 12.4 11990 5,511 000 1.420 1.179 27.491 34,310 6.130 10,500 2,476 1.q65 2,02S 54,087 5,341 7,420 1.179 27,491 34.310 6,130 Furfoughlsundry Sub totallGFoss incorne fotARI A2 Assetand InveSth￿nt sales. lsee tabJe}. 72 89.520 Sub total Total recwpts f 7,490 89.520 81,105 A3 Payments Salaries Subcontratt Fees Rent TeÈphone & Intern&t Zoom Commun￿tion offi￿ Supplies Postage Fundraising Charges Insuran¢e A¢¢ounts Audrt & Payrdl IT & SOFfwARE Subsuptions Training Volunteer Expènses Work From Home Travel Expenses DBS Checks Womens Support Gro￿ Sundry Publicty & Sundry 21.727 49.133 70.860 8,668 67,573 9,643 1,090 1,424 140 4.532 78 793 81 1.170 1,177 4.532 78 805 81 t.170 1.177 12 1,032 730 397 210 615 518 1,055 Goo 1.094 1,800 250 156 1.826 153 252 16 16 467 42,990 15 51741 Sub totsl M Asset and Inve8trnent pU￿haSe$. (see table) 95.731 89, Sub totsl Net of reCeIpt￿[paYMents) A5 Transfets between tiinds A6 Cash funds last year end Cash funds this year end 12.467 0,807 14.596 ,047

Section B Statement of assets and liabilittes at the end of the period Categorles Unrestricted funds Restricted funds Details Endowment funds B1 Cash funds are5t E to npAfOSt £ 1616 PAYPAL 301 Total cash funds 11,980 1616 A¥J•l(s}> Restri¢ted funds 10 nEarest£ Endowmènt lunds to npare5t£ Details to rwrest£ B2 Other monetary assets 270 158 i Detsils Fundt¢ vtrhicli CurTent¥alue tlonal B3 Investrnent assets Fundto knth Cwrent value B4 Assets r•tained forthe charl￿S own use Details HMRC PAYE Fthxl toiJ*h Amotsntd B5 Liabililios onal 35 SUBCONTRACT FEES FINANCE CHARGES Unrestrictèd 05 14 12026 by one or tmstees on beha￿Of all the trustees S￿natsjre Print Name Date of roval 09 C)L oq l(knlJL Jo &qK