REGISTERED COMPANY NUMBER: 13705584 (England and Wales) REGISTERED CHARITY NUMBER: 1197895
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES AND
UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
FOR
OUR KIDS FIRST
Melinek Fine LLP Chartered Accountants First Floor, Winston House 349 Regents Park Road London N3 1DH
OUR KIDS FIRST
CONTENTS OF THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
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| Report of the Trustees | 1 to 4 |
| Independent Examiner's Report | 5 |
| Statement of Financial Activities | 6 |
| Balance Sheet | 7 |
| Notes to the Financial Statements | 8 to 12 |
OUR KIDS FIRST
REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
The trustees who are also directors of the charity for the purposes of the Companies Act 2006, present their report with the financial statements of the charity for the year ended 31 October 2025. The trustees have adopted the provisions of 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).
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
Objectives and aims
Our Kids First is a charity working to minimise the impact of divorce on children by supporting both parents through separation.
"The most important part of divorce is the future. Our mission is to guide and support families through divorce."
"Our vision is to rebuild lives."
In fulfilling its charitable objectives, Our Kids First offers a holistic approach encompassing emotional, practical, legal and therapeutic support. These include dedicated divorce coaches, mediators, parenting coaches, foodbank, referrals for legal and therapeutic support, and community social events. The charity maintains a child-centred approach, supporting both parents to achieve the best outcomes for their children.
Children aren't victims of divorce; they are victims of their parents fighting.
During the year, the charity maintained its stated objectives and expanded its programme delivery in response to increasing demand. Several new initiatives were launched, including communication focused interventions, educational programmes, and awareness-raising activities. These developments further strengthened Our Kids First's ability to provide comprehensive support to families across London, Manchester, and beyond.
The trustees confirm that they have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing the charity's aims and objectives and in planning future activities.
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES
ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE
Our Kids First ("OKF") supported over 100 families in 2025, delivering thousands of hours of direct support and launching several innovative new services. The charity has seen a sharp rise in demand across all areas and responded with enhanced staffing, new programme development, and expanded community engagement.
Key Initiatives:
OKF Postman
A new intermediary communication service, designed to reduce conflict between separated parents. Each family is matched with two dedicated OKF coaches (one male, one female) to act as intermediaries, facilitating clear and respectful dialogue.
Support for Schools
In collaboration with the Southampton Family Trust and with support from local funders, OKF launched a professional training programme for school staff. The course equips educators to understand and support children and parents affected by family breakdown.
OKF Educational (in development)
o Separated Parenting Course o High Conflict Communication Course
Podcast
OKF founders were hosted on a public-facing podcast aimed at raising awareness about the wider impact of divorce, the role of the community, and how to support families experiencing separation.
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Service Delivery Highlights:
Divorce Coaching
o Over 165 couples supported through one-to-one coaching o Over 6,000 hours delivered
o 87% of parents reported improved mental well-being
o 10% increase in registrations compared to the previous year
"Our Kids First is a special organisation! Their work and devotion to each and every single parent who needs to navigate their way in a completely new place, is so helpful. With much knowledge and great experience, they help to find the best solution, give advice and guidance."
Mediation Services
o 40 families supported o 478 hours of mediation provided
o 88% success rate in avoiding court proceedings
o Estimated court cost savings: of £3 million
o 67% average saving per family compared to private market mediation rates
"Without OKF mediating, we would not have resolved child arrangements or finances without going to court. They have been instrumental in calming down an acrimonious situation and providing help for a better and smoother future. Their support has been invaluable."
Other initiatives
Practical Support and Foodbank
o 83 families supported via the foodbank o 1,269 meals delivered
o 179 children fed
o Emergency assistance included housing relocation, furniture provision, access to technology and childcare o Referrals to financial advisors, benefits advisors, individual grant applications and other charities
"OKF provided almost instant financial advice. I was able to turn to a kind, knowledgeable adviser at moments of emotional crisis. OKF even anticipated my needs and provided help in advance for moving to and furnishing my flat. I was astonished at the level of practical, physical help they were willing to provide unasked."
OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES Community Engagement and Events
o 230 attendees at the annual Chanuka party
o 43 attendees at the Purim Seuda
o 140 attendances at regular "mini socials"
o 73 attendances at KIND peer-support events
"I want to sincerely thank you for the incredible event you organised. The kids came back with huge smiles, full of joy and wonderful memories - and that says it all!"
OKF Postman
Through the OKF Postman service, parents receive structured communication support, building a toolkit to communicate and co-parent calmly, preventing children being placed in the middle and supporting healthier co-parenting relationships. Moderated WhatsApp groups allow our divorce coaches to help shift communication patterns, supporting parents to move towards more independent and constructive communication.
OKF Educational
o Separated Parenting Course o High Conflict Communication Course
Through educational courses, expert-led workshops and practical communication training, OKF gives parents and professionals the skills to refocus on the children, focus on what they can control, break cycles of conflict and build healthier co-parenting relationships.
o 117 attended an OKF educational event
o 86% felt more confident communicating calmly and reducing conflict.
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"OKF provided me with valuable tools to resolve conflicts and improve communication with my co-parent. This was previously causing me huge stress and every conversation ended badly, but with the new techniques gained, I am more confident to communicate effectively and feeling less stressed about it all."
Organisational Growth
To meet the growing demand for services, Our Kids First invested in its leadership and staffing infrastructure:
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Appointed two founders as joint CEOs
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Recruited two part-time divorce coaches
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Appointed a part-time events and marketing manager
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Increased our 'buddy' volunteer team
These developments enabled more effective service delivery, broader outreach, and increased capacity to support families in crisis.
FINANCIAL REVIEW
Reserves policy
The trustees aim to maintain reserves in order that they can continue to fulfil the objects of the charity. As at 31 October 2025 the charity had total funds of £121,335 (2024: £62,015), of which £15,540 were restricted (2024: £20,300) and £105,795 (2024: £41,715) were unrestricted funds. The trustees consider the level of funds to be adequate having regard to the planned level of charitable activities to be undertaken by the charity.
STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT
Governing document
The charity is controlled by its Articles of Association, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
Risk management
The trustees have identified and reviewed the major risks to which the charity is exposed. Both manual and automated checks are regularly invoked, particularly those relating to the operations and finance of the charity. The trustees are satisfied that these systems and procedures mitigate any perceived risks.
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS
Registered Company number
13705584 (England and Wales)
Registered Charity number
1197895
Registered office
2a Southbourne Crescent London NW4 2JY
Trustees
Mrs S R Lisser N Sheinfeld E Sternlicht
Independent Examiner
Aryeh Melinek Melinek Fine LLP Chartered Accountants First Floor, Winston House 349 Regents Park Road London N3 1DH
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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
27/08/2026 Approved by order of the board of trustees on ............................................. and signed on its behalf by:
................................................................. N Sheinfeld - Trustee
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRVSTEES OF OVR KIDS FIRST Independent examlner'$ report to the trustees of Our Klds Flyst (yhe Company,) I repLYt to the charty trustees on my examinatlon of the attounts of the Company for the year ended 31 October 2025. Responslblllti•s and basis of report As the charlty'5 trustees of the Company land also Its dlrertor5 for the purposes of company law) you are reswnsible for the pparatn of the ¥counts in aCCLydae wlth the requirements of ihe Companies Act 2(X16 ('the 20(fv5 Att'l. Hang satisfied myself that the accounts of the Company are not required to LE audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examlnab"on, I report in respErt of my examinatron of your charitls accounts as carried out under Section 145 of the Charities Art 2011 {'the 2011 ACV). In carrylng out my eKarnlnation I have followed the Dirett[L9 given by the Charlty Commission Uler SeLtion 145(5) (b) ofthe 2011 Act. Independent examIneS statement since your charity's gross Sncome exceeded £250,000 ywr examiner must be a member of a11sled Ixjdy. I can conflrrn that l aTn qualified to undertake the examination because l am a member of the Institute of Chartered kcountsnts in England and Wales, which is one of the listed boxjies. I have completed my examlnation. I confwm that no matters have come to my attentlon In nethL with the examlnalion gNing me cause to belleve.. accountiThJ records were not kept In iesFRct of the Company as required by Sectlon 386 of the 2006 Att, or the accounts th not accord with those records,. or the accounts do not CoMY wlth the accounting requlrements of Sethon 396 of the 2(XJ6 Act cher than anv requirement that the accounts glve a true and falr vW which Is not a matter considered as part of an independent examlnalknn,. or the accounts have not been prepared In acC(dan with the Methods and prlncSt4es of the Staternent of Recommended Practice for accounting and rep(*tlng by Charits (appllcable to charitses preparfng theSr accounts In accordance with the Fimncial Repxjrting Staard applicab in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)). I have no COnrnS and have come acr$ no ¢)ther matters In connecbon wffch the examlnation to ¥¥hlch attenuon should be drawn in this reptrrt in order to enable 2 proper ulerstandi of the accounts to be reathed. Aryeh Melinek Melinek Fine LLP artered Accountsnts First Floor, Winston House 349 Regents Park Road London N3 IDH Date.. 27 August 2026 Page 5
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 2 333,552 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 3 17,899 Charitable activities 4 Charitable Activity 251,573 Total 269,472 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 64,080 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 41,715 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 105,795 |
Restricted fund £ 52,243 - 57,003 57,003 (4,760) 20,300 15,540 |
2025 Total funds £ 385,795 17,899 308,576 326,475 59,320 62,015 121,335 |
2024 Total funds £ 286,894 39,467 209,353 248,820 38,074 23,941 62,015 |
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The notes form part of these financial statements
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BALANCE SHEET
31 OCTOBER 2025
| Unrestricted fund Notes £ FIXED ASSETS Tangible assets 10 939 CURRENT ASSETS Debtors 11 241 Cash at bank 110,735 110,976 CREDITORS Amounts falling due within one year 12 (6,120) NET CURRENT ASSETS 104,856 TOTAL ASSETS LESS CURRENT LIABILITIES 105,795 NET ASSETS 105,795 FUNDS 13 Unrestricted funds Restricted funds TOTAL FUNDS |
Restricted fund £ - - 15,540 15,540 - 15,540 15,540 15,540 |
2025 Total funds £ 939 241 126,275 126,516 (6,120) 120,396 121,335 121,335 105,795 15,540 121,335 |
2024 Total funds £ 520 241 70,362 70,603 (9,108) 61,495 62,015 62,015 41,715 20,300 62,015 |
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The charitable company is entitled to exemption from audit under Section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 for the year ended 31 October 2025.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year ended 31 October 2025 in accordance with Section 476 of the Companies Act 2006.
The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for
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(a) ensuring that the charitable company keeps accounting records that comply with Sections 386 and 387 of the Companies Act 2006 and
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(b) preparing financial statements which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charitable company as at the end of each financial year and of its surplus or deficit for each financial year in accordance with the requirements of Sections 394 and 395 and which otherwise comply with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 relating to financial statements, so far as applicable to the charitable company.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to charitable companies subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 27/08/2026 ............................................. and were signed on its behalf by:
............................................. N Sheinfeld - Trustee
The notes form part of these financial statements
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES
Basis of preparing the financial statements
The financial statements of the charitable company, which is a public benefit entity under FRS 102, have been prepared in accordance with the Charities SORP (FRS 102) '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)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland' and the Companies Act 2006. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention.
Financial Reporting Standard 102 - reduced disclosure exemptions
The charitable company has taken advantage of the following disclosure exemption in preparing these financial statements, as permitted by FRS 102 'The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland':
- the requirements of Section 7 Statement of Cash Flows.
Income
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income from grants are recognised when receipt is probable and entitlement is established having regard to conditions attached to the grants and any time frame imposed on the grant.
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income from donated goods and services provided to the charity are recognised at fair value in the year in which they are received, when they can be quantified. A corresponding amount is included within the relevant category of expenditure.
Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised on an accruals basis as a liability is incurred. Expenditure includes any VAT which cannot be fully recovered, and is classified under headings of the statement of financial activities to which it relates:
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expenditure on raising funds includes the costs of all fundraising activities, events, and the sale of donated goods.
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expenditure on charitable activities includes all costs incurred by the charity in undertaking activities that further its charitable aims for the benefit of its beneficiaries, including those support costs and costs relating to the governance of the charity apportioned to charitable activities.
All costs are allocated to expenditure categories reflecting the use of the resource. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs are apportioned between the activities they contribute to on a reasonable, justifiable and consistent basis.
Tangible fixed assets
Depreciation is provided at the following annual rates in order to write off each asset over its estimated useful life.
Computer equipment - 20% on cost
Taxation
The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.
Fund accounting
Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.
Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictions arise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.
Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.
Limited by guarantee
The company is limited by guarantee. Each member has undertaken to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 to the assets of the company in the event of it being wound up.
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
| 2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES Donations Gift aid Grants Grants received, included in the above, are as follows: Charitable grants 3. RAISING FUNDS Raising donations and legacies Fundraising 4. CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES COSTS Charitable Activity 5. SUPPORT COSTS Management £ Charitable Activity 43,952 Support costs, included in the above, are as follows: Governance costs Accountancy fees |
Direct Costs £ 262,458 Finance £ 66 |
2025 £ 321,468 12,084 52,243 385,795 2025 £ 52,243 2025 £ 17,899 Support costs (see note 5) £ 46,118 Governance costs £ 2,100 2025 Charitable Activity £ 2,100 |
2024 £ 255,889 - 31,005 286,894 2024 £ 31,005 2024 £ 39,467 Totals £ 308,576 Totals £ 46,118 2024 Total activities £ 6,420 |
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6. NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE)
Net income/(expenditure) is stated after charging/(crediting):
| Depreciation - owned assets | 2025 2024 £ £ 380 221 |
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7. TRUSTEES' REMUNERATION AND BENEFITS
There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 October 2025 nor for the year ended 31 October 2024.
Trustees' expenses
There were no trustees' expenses paid for the year ended 31 October 2025 nor for the year ended 31 October 2024.
8. STAFF COSTS
The average monthly number of employees during the year was as follows:
| Programme staff Support staff No employees received emoluments in excess of £60,000. 9. COMPARATIVES FOR THE STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES Unrestricted fund £ INCOME AND ENDOWMENTS FROM Donations and legacies 255,889 EXPENDITURE ON Raising funds 39,467 Charitable activities Charitable Activity 175,764 Total 215,231 NET INCOME/(EXPENDITURE) 40,658 RECONCILIATION OF FUNDS Total funds brought forward 1,057 TOTAL FUNDS CARRIED FORWARD 41,715 |
2025 4 1 5 Restricted fund £ 31,005 - 33,589 33,589 (2,584) 22,884 20,300 |
2024 - 2 2 Total funds £ 286,894 39,467 209,353 248,820 38,074 23,941 62,015 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
10. TANGIBLE FIXED ASSETS
| COST At 1 November 2024 Additions At 31 October 2025 DEPRECIATION At 1 November 2024 Charge for year At 31 October 2025 NET BOOK VALUE At 31 October 2025 At 31 October 2024 11. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Other debtors 12. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR Social security and other taxes Wages Payable Pensions Payable Other creditors Accruals and deferred income 13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS Unrestricted funds General fund Restricted funds Restricted TOTAL FUNDS |
At 1.11.24 £ 41,715 20,300 62,015 |
Computer equipment £ 1,103 799 1,902 583 380 963 939 520 2025 2024 £ £ 241 241 2025 2024 £ £ 2,370 1,285 8 - 642 - 1,000 3,083 2,100 4,740 6,120 9,108 Net movement At in funds 31.10.25 £ £ 64,080 105,795 (4,760) 15,540 59,320 121,335 |
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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS - continued FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 OCTOBER 2025
13. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS - continued
Net movement in funds, included in the above are as follows:
| Incoming resources £ Unrestricted funds General fund 333,552 Restricted funds Restricted 52,243 TOTAL FUNDS 385,795 Comparatives for movement in funds At 1.11.23 £ Unrestricted fund 1,057 Restricted fund Restricted 22,884 TOTAL FUNDS 23,941 Comparative net movement in funds included in the above are as follows: Incoming resources £ Unrestricted fund 255,889 Restricted fund Restricted 31,005 TOTAL FUNDS 286,894 |
Resources expended £ (269,472) (57,003) (326,475) Net movement in funds £ 40,658 (2,584) 38,074 Resources expended £ (215,231) (33,589) (248,820) |
Movement in funds £ 64,080 (4,760) 59,320 At 31.10.24 £ 41,715 20,300 62,015 Movement in funds £ 40,658 (2,584) 38,074 |
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14. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES
During the year, the charity received donations totalling £10,473 (2024: £3,850) from trustees and their relatives.
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