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2025-04-05-accounts

Fylde Coast Pregnancy Crisis Centre

Annual Report and Financial Statements

for the year ending

31[st] March 2025

Charitable Incorporated Organisation No 1202301

BACP Organisational Membership number 00276533

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INTRODUCING FYLDE COAST PREGNANCY CRISIS CENTRE (FCPCC)

FCPCC was set up in 2023. It is run by a board of Trustees, united with a passion to increase the support available to those facing unplanned pregnancy and pregnancy loss concerns, and to young people and vulnerable adults making vital decisions regarding sex and relationships. Between us we combine relevant professional expertise and years of experience working in this field.

Charitable Activities:

The objective of the CIO is:

  1. to relieve sickness and to preserve the health of women and their partners and families in the North West of England who are suffering from mental illhealth as a result of pregnancy or following a termination of pregnancy, miscarriage or stillbirth through the provision of advice and counselling.

  2. The prevention or relief of poverty in the North West of England by providing essential items including, but not limited to, baby clothing, equipment and food to parents and families in need.

The core role of the centre is to provide impartial, compassionate and non-directive support for women and their partners facing a crisis pregnancy or experiencing difficulty following a termination of pregnancy, miscarriage or still birth. Every volunteer working in the centre has trained using accredited material and been thoroughly assessed and interviewed.

FCPCC Vision

…is that no-one in the Fylde Coast has to face a crisis pregnancy, abortion or other pregnancy loss alone. Previous to the opening of FCPCC, clients seeking specialised and specific support had to travel more than 40 miles.

FCPCC Mission

… is to relieve psychological and emotional distress related to unplanned pregnancy, post abortion issues or other pregnancy/child loss by:

1. Maintaining best practice in our non-directive work of supporting those facing crisis pregnancy, struggling after abortion or with pregnancy loss concerns with care and compassion based on Christian principles.

2. Raising the profile locally and online so people seeking help find the centre.

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3. Maintaining standards by facilitating volunteers to access the available foundational accredited training which is relevant and accessible to the centre, thereby increasing the availability of high professional standards in independent, counselling support.

To realise our mission, FCPCC will:

. Have a strategic communications schedule with agencies and churches across the Fylde Coast

FCPCC Ethos

FCPCC is a Christian-based organisation practising with a Christian ethos and therefore

upholds principles of non-judgementalism, compassion, care and respect derived from a Christian understanding. Recognising that abortion is a controversial issue that can provoke strong reactions, it is vital that FCPCC supports its volunteers in avoiding polarised views and in offering compassion, information and practical support at the point of need.

FCPCC is not a campaigning organisation, it does not have a political agenda and is non proselytising. It upholds the following values:

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REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS

The Fylde Coast Pregnancy Crisis Centre was registered as a Charitable Incorporated Organisation on 13[th] March 2023. The working name for the charity is FCPCC.

Registered Charity No: 1202301
Registered Ofce: Cleveleys Baptst Church
St Georges Avenue
Cleveleys
Lancashire
FY5 3JN
Email ofce@fyldecoastpregnancycentre.org.uk
Website www.fyldecoastpregnancycentre.org.uk
Trustees: Tom McGibbon Chair
Maria Connolly
Sue Ward
Barbara Crawford
Treasurer: Lynne Kennedy
Bankers: Co-operatve Bank plc
PO Box 250
Skelmersdale
WN8 6WT
Practtoners: Neta Elliot – Centre Manager
Judy McGibbon

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STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

FCPCC is a Charitable Incorporated Organisation, and is governed by a constitution, which outlines the appointment of and powers of trustees, including the following:

Appointment of charity trustees

In selecting individuals for appointment as charity trustees, the charity trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the CIO

Number of charity trustees

There must be at least three charity trustees. If the number falls below this minimum, the remaining trustee or trustees may act only to call a meeting of the charity trustees or appoint a new charity trustee.

There is no maximum number of charity trustees that may be appointed to the CIO.

How this works out in practice

The Board of Trustees are responsible for the strategic direction and policy of the charity. The Trustees meet at least 5 times a year to review progress and make decisions on future developments. The trustees who served during the year and up to the date of this report are listed on page 3. New trustees are appointed by existing trustees of whom there should be a minimum of three. Trustees are selected for their individual skills, knowledge and vision. New trustees are appropriately trained and inducted.

Risk Policy

The Trustees maintain a Risk Management policy which is reviewed at least annually.

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REPORT OF THE TRUSTEES

The Need

A. Typical clients

“I was really struggling after my decision to have an abortion and my mental health was suffering badly. It was so good to have the opportunity to talk over at some depth the reasons why I was struggling.” (Client – name changed to protect identity)

B. Statistics[1]

1 Aborton statstcs, England and Wales: 2022 - GOV.UK (www.gov.uk)

  1. htps://www.tommys.org/our-organisaton/charity-research/pregnancy-statstcs/miscarriage 3. htps://www.bestbeginnings.org.uk/domestc-abuse

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C. Research

Academy of Medical Royal Colleges research recommends “support and care for all women who have an unwanted pregnancy because the risk of mental health problems increases whatever the pregnancy outcome.”

FCPCC test for depression and anxiety before and after support is offered, and the results show a marked improvement following our pregnancy loss support.

“Many people don’t get the help and support they need. I feel very lucky that I was told about your service by a friend.” (Client)

Core Projects:

Four core projects have been identified to progress over the next 3 years and we are now in year 2 of these projects:

a) Develop a robust fundraising strategy in order to ensure that the charity remains resilient

d) Advertise the services of the centre widely both in person, online and using social media in order for clients to find and access the centre and promote the centre to local churches.

We are confident that all the above could enhance and build our reputation, credibility and resilience.

Public benefit

We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commission’s general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities. The trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to the aims and objectives they have set.

Unplanned pregnancy, abortion and miscarriage are common experiences which can be hard to cope with alone and can affect the mental health of both men and women without appropriate support.

Clients will come to the centre from all walks of life and from every ethnic background.

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ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE - OUTPUTS & OUTCOMES

This is our second Annual Report and we are so grateful to everyone who has given time, money, and professional advice during 2024 - 2025. This has included:

Client statistics : Client numbers have still been slow but we have seen:

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FINANCIAL REVIEW

For the year ending 31 March 2025, total income received was £ 3,610.50. Individual giving during the year was £2,100. We remain grateful for the regular donations we receive from individuals.

Various fundraising activities have been pursued by volunteers and trustees, and those connected with the charity and raised £875

Total expenses for the year amounted to £ 2,644.70.

Our net income at the end of the year is £3,542.57. Available charity funds are £ 3,542.57 which is unrestricted.

Reserves Policy

The trustees have established a policy whereby the unrestricted funds held by the charity should be a minimum of 3 months of the resources expended to ensure that there are sufficient funds available to cover support and governance costs. At this level, the trustees feel that they would be able to continue the current activities of the charity in the event that funding initially increases more slowly than hoped.

FUTURE PLANS

There is a great need for our work across the Fylde Coast especially in light of the research into the emotional effects of baby loss however caused.

We now want to grow our work into 2025-2026 significantly by:

STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES

The Charity Commissioners require the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial period which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of its surplus or deficit for that period. In preparing those financial statements the trustees are required to:

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The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006 and the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP): “Accounting and Reporting by Charities” effective from January 2015. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.

In determining how amounts are presented within items in the statement of financial activities and balance sheet, the Trustees must have regard to the substance of the reported transaction or arrangement, in accordance with generally accepted accounting principles or practice.

Revd Tom McGibbon

Tom McGibbon

Chair of Trustees

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For the period 4/1/2024 3/31/2025 To from

Section A Receipts and payments

Section A Receipts and payments
A1 Receipts
donations,legacies andgrants
2,340
fundraisingevents
875
other
396
-
-
-
-
-
3,611
-
-
Sub total -
Total receipts 3,611
Unrestricted
funds
to the nearest £
Sub total(Gross income for AR)
A2 Asset and investment sales,
(see table).		 to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Restricted
funds		 to the nearest £
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
Endowment
funds		 Total funds
to the nearest £
2,340
875
396
-
-
-
-
-
3,611
-
-
-
3,611		 Last year
to the nearest £
5,321
878
-
-
-
-
-
6,198
-
-
- - 3,611 6,198
A3 Payments
insurance
425
793
charitable donations
132
professional fee subscriptions / CPD
260
room refurbishment
conference fees
499
fund raisingcosts
532
IT costs
-
-
Sub total 2,642
printing/stationery/website/telephones/
flowers		 A3 Payments
insurance
425
793
charitable donations
132
professional fee subscriptions / CPD
260
room refurbishment
conference fees
499
fund raisingcosts
532
IT costs
-
-
Sub total 2,642
printing/stationery/website/telephones/
flowers		 -
-
3
-
-
-
-
-
-
3		 -
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-
-		 425
793
135
260
-
499
532
-
-
2,645
insurance 425 - - 425 392
printing/stationery/website/telephones/
flowers		 793 - - 793 1,007
charitable donations 132 3 - 135 115
professional fee subscriptions / CPD 260 - - 260 270
room refurbishment - - - 610
conference fees 499 - - 499 300
fund raisingcosts 532 - - 532 16
IT costs - - - - 911
- - - - -
Sub total 2,642 3 - 2,645 3,621
A4 Asset and investment
purchases, (see table)
- - - -
- - - -
**Sub total ** - - - - -
Total payments 2,642 3 - 2,645 3,621
Net of receipts/(payments) 969 - 3 - 966 2,577
A5 Transfers between funds - - - - -
A6 Cash funds last year end 2,574 3 - 2,577
Cash funds this year end 3,543 - 0 - 3,543 2,577

Section B Statement of assets and liabilities at the end of the period

Details

Unrestricted Restricted Endowment funds funds funds to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £

Categories

B1 Cash funds bank 3,543 - -
- - -
- - -
Total cash funds 3,543 - -
(agree balances with receipts and payments
account(s))		 OK OK OK
Unrestricted Restricted Endowment
funds funds funds
Details to nearest £ to nearest £ to nearest £
B2 Other monetary assets - - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
- - -
Details Fund to which
asset belongs		 Cost (optional) Current value
(optional)
B3 Investment assets - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Details Fund to which
asset belongs		 Cost (optional) Current value
(optional)
B4 Assets retained for the - -
charity’s own use - -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
- -
Fund to which Amount due When due
Details liability relates (optional) (optional)
B5 Liabilities -
-
-
-
-
Signed by one or two trustees on
behalf of all the trustees		 Signature Print Name Date of
approval
Tom McGibbon Tom McGibbon 15.12.25