**Registered Charity No. 1203101 Annual Report** 

**Annual Report & Group Accounts Registered Charity No. 1203101 Year ended 30 June 2025** 




## **Registered Charity No. 1203101 Annual Report** 

## **Contents of the Annual Report & Accounts** 

|**Contents of the Annual Report & Accounts**||
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|Welcome from Our CEO & Chair|3|
|Trustees’ Report|4-9|
|Statement of Trustees’ Responsibilities|10|
|Independent Examiner’s Report to the Trustees of Stamp Out Spiking|11|
|Consolidated Statement of Financial Activities|12|
|Consolidated Balance Sheet|13|
|CIO Balance Sheet|14|
|Notes to the Financial Statements|15-26|



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## **Registered Charity No. 1203101** 

## **Annual Report** 

Welcome from our Founder & CEO, Dawn Dines and Chair, Michaela Birch 

Welcome to our Annual Report 2024-2025.  We invite you to look through our charities progress over the past year as we continue to raise awareness and educate the UK and the world about spiking. 

Spiking is the process of putting alcohol and/or drugs into another person’s body without their knowledge or consent. Although the most common method of spiking is through drink spiking; vapes, needles, cigarettes and foods can also be used. Spiking can have a detrimental impact on the victim – sexual assault, robbery and even death are reported outcomes, with survivors often having no memory of what happened to them – or have knowledge of their surroundings but were unable to move. 

_“Spiking is a horrendous, cowardly crime. What led me to start Stamp Out Spiking and what spurs me on is speaking to victims and hearing their horrifying stories. Nobody deserves to have something in their body without their knowledge and consent.“ Dawn Dines, CEO_ 

Stamp Out Spiking began as a campaign 20 years ago, and since being recognised as a registered charity in 2022, this year has been one of profound momentum, national recognition, and meaningful progress. As the UK’s leading charity dedicated to ending the pervasive and cowardly crime of spiking, we have continued to amplify the voices of victims, influence national policy, and deliver practical solutions that make nightlife and public spaces safer for all. 

Our mission has always been clear: to prevent spiking, support victims, and drive systemic change. This year, that mission has resonated more boldly than ever. 

Our campaigns have continued to gain traction across the media, with Stamp Out Spiking increasingly recognised as the authoritative voice on this issue. From Sky News to regional press, our message is reaching new audiences and driving public engagement at scale. 

## **Thank you!** 

To our volunteers, supporters, partners, fundraisers, and the brave survivors who share their stories — thank you. Your courage and commitment drive everything we do. 

Together, we are building a future where spiking is not normalised, overlooked, or excused — but recognised, prevented, and punished. 

We have made the following investments during the year to ensure we continue to be regarded as the national expert on spiking awareness and education. We have: 

- Continued investment in development and rebranding our website to ensure that all users, whether victims, donors or trainees, have a simpler online journey; and 

- Invested in administration and organisational support to create robust controls and processes to ensure we are a well-oiled machine able to deliver our activities efficiently and effectively. 

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## **Registered Charity No. 1203101 Annual Report** 

Trustees’ Report for the period ended 30 June 2025 

The Trustees present their report with the consolidated financial statements of the Charity and its trading subsidiary for the period ended 30th June 2024. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of Account 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 ACTIVITES** 

## **Objectives and aims** 

The aim of Stamp Out Spiking is for the benefit of the public, the prevention of the criminal act of spiking (the administration of harmful substances, such as alcohol or drugs, to another person without their knowledge and/or consent). 

In particular, but not exclusively, by: (I) raising awareness amongst the people, organisations and groups who are vulnerable to being a victim of spiking and equipping them with the knowledge about spiking methods, prevention tools, symptoms, and support; and (II) developing the knowledge of law enforcement, businesses in the night-time economy and hospitality sector, by funding spiking awareness training. 

## **Public Benefit** 

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake and for the public benefit. The activities undertaken for the public benefit include: spiking awareness campaigns, delivery of spiking awareness training in night-time economy venues and with front line workers. 

Specifically, the Trustees receive applications for spiking awareness training and resources, and where possible, will apply for grant funding in that local authority area in order to fulfil the request. If this is not successful, the Trustees will review available reserves and decide to fund the request if certain criteria are met. 

The trustees confirm that they have complied with the requirements of section 4 of the Charities Act 2011 to have due regard to the public benefit guidance published by the Charity Commission for England and Wales. 

## **Staff and Volunteers** 

The Charity employs no full-time staff, and instead relies upon the donated time of volunteers, including Stamp Out Spiking ambassadors, the Board of Trustees, as well as hiring external contractors for specific projects where necessary. 

Volunteer promoting our materials at Guilfest 2025 


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## **Registered Charity No. 1203101 Annual Report** 

## **ACHIEVEMENT AND PERFORMANCE** 

## **Charitable Activities** 

Summary of Activities 1[st] July 2024 – 30 June 2025 

2024-25 has been a successful year for Stamp Out Spiking. The Charity’s key achievements in 2024-5 have been: 

## _**Raising Awareness Through Bold National “If Only…” Campaign**_ 


In October 2024, we launched our most ambitious awareness campaign to date: **“If Only…”**, a nationwide out-of-home initiative designed to provoke reflection and vigilance. 

Featuring striking imagery of subtly spiked drinks, the campaign highlighted how difficult it can be to detect spiking — and how urgently public awareness is needed. 

Strategically placed across roadside billboards, shopping centres, and transport hubs, the campaign reached millions during the high ‑ risk Halloween and Christmas periods. 

The creative partnership with Hogarth Worldwide and the support of Clear Channel’s “platform for good” initiative enabled us to deliver a message that was impossible to ignore. 

_The campaign has gained terrific traction and has directly resulted in more victims reaching out to us for support. Although hard to measure, it seems to have also helped raising our profile generally and we hugely value the work our partners have done for us.“ Dawn Dines, CEO_ 

## _**Championing Victims’ Voices**_ 

Stamp Out Spiking has always been rooted in the stories of survivors. This year, we continued to elevate those voices through: 

- Public awareness campaigns 

- Media interviews 

- Educational workshops 

- Our “Victim’s Journey” resources 

We remain committed to ensuring that no victim feels alone, silenced, or dismissed. 

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## **Developing** _**our materials for the security industry**_ 

During the year the Charity received funds from the Security Industry Association (SIA) for consultancy services provided in the development of the SIA’s new requirements for spiking to be included in mandatory training for door supervisors. 

## _**Developing our services to become a financially sustainable charity**_ 

This financial year saw a significant increase in unrestricted income which is in line with the short-term objectives to increase free reserves. 

Public donations increased by 702%, the sale of spiking awareness resources saw an increase of 281%, training income was +27% and membership income was +467%. 

## _**Leadership, Advocacy & Recognition**_ 

Our CEO, Dawn Dines, has continued to be a tireless advocate for victims and a respected national voice on spiking. This year, Dawn was invited to speak at major events, contribute to academic discussions, and represent the charity ‑ at high profile panels — including Cambridge University and the West Country Women’s Awards. 

Her leadership has been instrumental in: 

- Influencing legislative reform 

- Strengthening partnerships with police, universities, and the hospitality sector 

- Expanding our national profile 

- Ensuring victims’ experiences remain central to every conversation 

Dawn’s two decades of campaigning — beginning long before Stamp Out Spiking was founded — continue to shape the national response to this crime. 

## _**Community Fundraising & Support**_ 

One of the most inspiring stories of the year came from supporter Matthew Willey, who committed to running 12 half marathons in 12 months to raise awareness and funds for our mission. 


Motivated by the experiences of friends who had been spiked, Matthew transformed concern into action — embodying the community spirit that fuels our charity. His dedication has sparked conversations across the UK and beyond, reminding us that change is driven not only by policy, but by people. 

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## _**Outreach, community connections and international relationships**_ 

Stamp Out Spiking has strengthened many of its relationships with relevant authorities, Office of Police and Crime Commissioner (OPCC) and businesses through its awareness campaigns and training. In particular, we would like to thank the following organisations for their support, partnership, donations and grant awards in the period ended 30 June 2025. 

- Bedfordshire OPCC 

- Candex Solutions Limited 

- Birmingham University 

- Boadmasters Limited 

- British Security Industry Association 

- Catch 22 Charity Ltd 

- Festival Republic 

- Foreign Commonwealth & Development Office 

- Fullers Pubs 

- ITN Ltd 

- Lincolnshire OPCC 

- Pencadlys OPCC 

- Powys County Council 

- Mercury Training Services Limited 

- Nightcap US LLC 

- National Police Chief Council 

- Staffordshire OPCC 

- Security Industries Association (SIA) 

- Skills & Education Group 

- TAB 

- Trojan Security 

- UK CMA 

- University College London 

- West Mercia OPCC 

- Wiltshire & Swindon OPCC 

Stamp Out Spiking would also like to thank its ambassadors and volunteers across the UK who continue to fundraise and spread awareness of spiking throughout the UK. 

We have continued to form international relationships with organisations with the aligned objectives of fighting against spiking. We will work with these organisations to share knowledge and resources across the world to create a unified strategy to stamp out spiking. 

## **FUTURE ACTIVITIES** 

Over the year 2025-4, the Charity will continue to fulfil its objectives through its activities for the public benefit, including: 

- The fourth International Stamp Out Spiking day on 15[th] July 2025, 

- A second National Awareness Campaign in collaboration with Hogarth International and Clear Channel; 

- The first Stamp Out Spiking Westminster Roundtable to mark the release of the “Victim’s Journey” data. 

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## **Registered Charity No. 1203101 Annual Report** 

## **FINANCIAL REVIEW** 

## **Principal funding sources** 

The principal funding sources for the Charity are currently donations, grant and contract income from grant making organisations and commercial partnerships, as well as income generated through community fundraising activities. 

## **Financial Position** 

During the period ended 30 June 2025, the Charity has received income of £577,955 (2024 - £137,385). The charity had expenditure of £568,708 (2024 - £126,796) which results in a surplus for the year of £9,247 (2024 - £10,589). 

Reserves as at 30[th] June 2025 were £19,836 (2024 - £10,589) of which £nil (2024 - £nil) were restricted for use against future projects, and £19,836 (2024 - £10,589) were unrestricted. 

## _**Reserves Policy**_ 

We require 3-6 months basic running costs in reserve to ensure that the CIC activities are able to continue without sudden disruption. The Charity has free reserves of £19,836 as at 30 June 2025 (2024 - £10,589). The Trustees consider this to be lower than satisfactory and have a medium-term goal of increasing unrestricted reserves by focussing on income generation from corporate contracts, unrestricted donations and sponsorship. 

## **STRUCTURE GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT** 

## _**Organisation Structure**_ 

Stamp Out Spiking Community Interest Company (CIC) was incorporated as a Company Limited by Guarantee on 13 June 2019 (Registered Company Number 12048033) and commenced trading on 12 February 2021. On 28 October 2022 a special resolution was passed to convert the CIC into a Charitable Incorporated Organisation. On 17th May 2023, the charities commission accepted Stamp Out Spiking as a charity and entered onto the Register of Charities with the Registered Charity Number 1203101. 

Stamp Out Spiking has one wholly owned subsidiary, SOS Awareness Limited , whose principle activity was the sale of spiking awareness training and resources on behalf of Stamp Out Spiking. SOS Awareness Limited was incorporated on 18 September 2023. The results of the subsidiary for the period ended 30 June 2025 are shown in note 11 to these financial statements. 

## _**Appointment & Induction of Trustees**_ 

Apart from the first Charity Trustees, every trustee must be appointed for a term of three years by a resolution passed at a properly convened meeting of the Trustees. In selecting individuals for appointment as Charity Trustees, the Trustees must have regard to the skills, knowledge and experience needed for the effective administration of the Charity. The Trustees have developed a Trustee Induction programme and all Trustees must complete this programme upon appointment. Trustees are also provided with all essential documents including those which brief them on their legal obligations under charity law. 

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## **Registered Charity No. 1203101 Annual Report** 

## _**Annual General Meeting**_ 

The AGM is held to ensure that all members of the Charity are fully informed about the development of the Charity, the management of funds and the service we provide. It is also to ensure that all members have a role in the future governance and development of the Charity through revisions to the constitution and election of management committee members and trustees. Any active members wishing to be involved in management or trustee roles are invited to approach the management committee at any time. 

## _**Risk Management**_ 

The trustees have a duty to identify and review the risks to which the Charity is exposed and to ensure appropriate controls are in place to provide reasonable assurance against fraud and error. The Board of Directors recognises that the main external risk to the organisation is loss or reduction in funding, particularly in this current unstable financial climate. The Charity will manage this risk by diversifying its funding sources through any new commissioning opportunities. Internal financial controls, policy and procedures are in place to ensure compliance. These procedures are periodically reviewed to ensure that they continue to meet the needs of the Charity. 

## **REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS** 

## **Registered Office Address** 

**Registered Charity Number Registered Office Address** 1203101 The Flat Matfield, Matford, Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom, EX2 8XR 

## **Trustees** 

Michaela Birch, Chairman Sarah Ankers Jason Harwin Oliver Curran (appointed 25/03/25) Richard Fogleman (appointed 01/05/25) Amy Burrel (appointed 27/11/24, resigned 25/03/25) Andy Lenthall (appointed 27/11/24, resigned 25/03/25) Kerry Brooker (appointed 27/11/24, resigned 25/03/25) 

## **Interim CEO** 

Dawn Dines 

## **Contact Details** 

info@stampoutspiking.org https://stampoutspiking.org 

## **Bank** 

The Co-operative Bank PLC 

## **Independent Examiner** 

Miss Kerry West (ACMA CGMA), 5 Lynch Close, Havant, Hampshire, PO9 5FE 

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## **Registered Charity No. 1203101 Annual Report** 

## **STATEMENT OF TRUSTEES’ RESPONSIBILITIES** 

The trustees are responsible for preparing the Report of the Trustees and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice). 

The law applicable to charities in England and Wales, the Charities Act 2011, Charity 1Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed requires the trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charity for that period, In preparing those financial statements, the trustees are required to: 

- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently; 

- observe the methods and principles in the Charity SORP; 

- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent; 

- state whether applicable accounting standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in 

- the financial statements; 

- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the charity will continue in business. 

The Trustees are responsible for keeping proper accounting records which disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the charity and to enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Charities Act 2011, the Charity (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 and the provisions of the trust deed. 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. 

Approved by order of the board of trustees on 30[th] April 2026 and signed on its behalf by: 


Michaela Birch — Chair of Trustees 

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## **Registered Charity No. 1203101 Annual Report** 

## **INDEPENDENT EXAMINER’S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF STAMP OUT SPIKING** 

I report to the charity trustees on my examination of the accounts of Stamp Out Spiking (the Charity) for the year ended 30 June 2025. 

## **Responsibilities and basis of report** 

As the charity trustees of the Charity you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Charities Act 2011 ('the Act'). 

I report in respect of my examination of the Charity’s accounts carried out under section 145 of the Act and in carrying out my examination. I have followed all applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Act. 

## **Independent examiner's statement** 

I have completed my examination. I confirm that no material matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe that in any material respect: 

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Trust as required by section 130 of the Act; or 2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or 

3. the accounts do not comply with the applicable requirements concerning the form and content of accounts set out in the Charities (Accounts and Reports) Regulations 2008 other than any requirement that the accounts give a true and fair view which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination. 

I have no concerns 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. 


Miss Kerry West ACMA CGMA 5 Lynch Close Havant Hampshire PO9 5FE 

Date – 30[th] April 2026 

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## **Registered Charity No. 1203101 Annual Report** 

## **CONSOLIDATED STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES FOR THE YEAR ENDED 30 JUNE 2025** 

_**18 May 2023 to**_ **Year ended 30 June 2025** _**30 June 2024**_ 

|**_Notes_**<br>**Income Resources**<br>Donations and legacies<br>_2_<br>Charitable Activities<br>_3_<br>Other trading activities<br>_4_<br>Other incoming resources<br>**Total Income Resources**<br>**Resources Expended**<br>Trading expenditure<br>_5_<br>Costs of raising funds<br>_6_<br>Cost of charitable activities<br>_7_<br>Support Costs<br>_8_<br>Governance Costs<br>_9_<br>**Total Resources Expended**<br>**Net (expenditure) / income**<br>**Transfers between funds**<br>Net movement in funds<br>**Reconciliation of Funds**<br>_Total funds brought forward_<br>_13_<br>**Total funds carried forward**<br>**_13_**|**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Total Funds**<br>**_Total Funds_**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**_£_**<br>316,773<br>-<br>**316,773**<br>_80,220_<br>5,149<br>-<br>**5,149**<br>_34,948_<br>44,838<br>-<br>**44,838**<br>_22,217_<br>10,000<br>-<br>**10,000**<br>_-_<br>**376,759**<br>**-**<br>**376,759**<br>**137,385**<br>12,026<br>-<br>**12,026**<br>_13,609_<br>289,153<br>-<br>**289,153**<br>_13,386_<br>3,149<br>-<br>**3,149**<br>_27,410_<br>60,326<br>-<br>**60,326**<br>_69,705_<br>2,833<br>-<br>**2,833**<br>_2,685_<br>**367,487**<br>**-**<br>**367,487**<br>**126,796**<br>**9,273**<br>**-**<br>**9,273**<br>**10,589**<br>-<br>-<br>**-**<br>_-_<br>9,273<br>_-_<br>**9,273**<br>_10,589_<br>_10,589_<br>_-_<br>**_10,589_**<br>_-_<br>**19,861**<br>**-**<br>**19,861**<br>**10,589**|
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## **Registered Charity No. 1203101 Annual Report** 

## **CONSOLIDATED BALANCE SHEET As at 30 June 2025** 

|**_Notes_**<br>**Fixed Assets**<br>Fixed Assets<br>**Current Assets**<br>Debtors<br>**_11_**<br>Cash at Bank<br>**Total Current Assets**<br>**Current Liabilities**<br>Amounts falling due within one year<br>**_12_**<br>**Current Liabilities**<br>**Net Current Assets**<br>**Net Assets**<br>**Funds**<br>**_13_**<br>Restricted Reserves<br>Unrestricted Reserves<br>**Total Funds**|**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>665<br>-<br>9,842<br>-<br>22,087<br>-<br>**30 June 2025**|**_30 June 2024_**<br>**Total Funds**<br>**_Total Funds_**<br>**£**<br>**_£_**<br>665<br>9,842<br>_3,631_<br>22,087<br>_23,836_<br>**31,929**<br>**27,467**<br>12,733<br>_16,878_<br>**12,733**<br>**16,878**<br>**19,196**<br>**10,589**<br>**19,861**<br>**10,589**<br>-<br>_-_<br>19,861<br>_10,589_<br>**19,861**<br>**10,589**|
|---|---|---|
||**31,929**<br>**-**||
||12,733<br>-||
||**12,733**<br>**-**||
||||
||**19,196**<br>**-**||
||**19,861**<br>**-**||
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The group financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 30[th] April 2026 and were signed on its behalf by: 


Name:  Michaela Birch Status:  Trustee 

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## **Registered Charity No. 1203101 Annual Report** 

## **CIO BALANCE SHEET As at 30 June 2025** 

|**_Notes_**<br>**Fixed Assets**<br>Investments<br>**_11_**<br>**Current Assets**<br>Debtors<br>**_11_**<br>Cash at Bank<br>**Total Current Assets**<br>**Current Liabilities**<br>Amounts falling due within one year<br>**_12_**<br>**Current Liabilities**<br>**Net Current Assets**<br>**Net Assets**<br>**Funds**<br>**_13_**<br>Restricted Reserves<br>Unrestricted Reserves<br>**Total Funds**|**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>1<br>-<br>3,472<br>-<br>22,087<br>-<br>**30 June 2025**|**_30 June 2024_**<br>**Total Funds**<br>**_Total Funds_**<br>**£**<br>**_£_**<br>1<br>_1_<br>3,472<br>_1,468_<br>22,087<br>_23,836_<br>**25,559**<br>**25,304**<br>6,363<br>_14,716_<br>**6,363**<br>**14,716**<br>**19,195**<br>**10,588**<br>**19,196**<br>**10,589**<br>-<br>_-_<br>19,196<br>_10,589_<br>**19,196**<br>**10,589**|
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||**25,559**<br>**-**||
||6,363<br>-||
||**6,363**<br>**-**||
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||**19,195**<br>**-**||
||**19,196**<br>**-**||
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The CIO financial statements were approved by the Board of Trustees and authorised for issue on 30[th] April 2026 and were signed on its behalf by: 


Name:  Michaela Birch Status:  Trustee 

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## **NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS** 

**PERIOD ENDED 30 JUNE 2024** 

## **1. ACCOUNTING POLICIES** 

## **Basis of Preparation** 

The financial statements of the charity, 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 Charities Act 2011. The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. 

## **Basis of consolidation** 

The group accounts incorporate the financial statements of Stamp Out Spiking and of its subsidiary undertaking, SOS Awareness Limited. As a consolidated statement of financial activities is published, a separate statement for the parent CIO is omitted from the group financial statements by virtue of the Charities SORP (FRS 102). 

The surplus of the parent CIO, Stamp Out Spiking, was £19,836 (2024 - £10,589). 

## **Critical Accounting Judgements and Key Sources of Estimation Uncertainty** 

The preparation of the financial statements requires management to make judgements, estimates and assumptions that affect the amounts reported. These estimates and judgements are continually reviewed and are based on experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances 

No significant judgements have had to be made in preparing these financial statements. 

## **Going Concern** 

There are no material uncertainties that would cast doubt on the Charity's ability to continue as a going concern. 

## **Income** 

All income is recognised in the Statement of Financial Activities once the Charity has entitlement to the funds, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount can be measured reliably. Revenue is measured at the fair value of the consideration received or receivable. 

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## **Registered Charity No. 1203101 Annual Report** 

## **Grants and donations** 

Grants and donations (including government grants) relating to revenue are recognised in income and expenditure over the same period as the expenditure to which they relate once reasonable assurance has been gained that the Charity will comply with the conditions and that the funds will be received. 

Grants due from government organisations or received in advance are included as current assets or liabilities. 

Such income is only deferred when: 

- The donor specifies that the grant or donation must only be used in future accounting period; or 

- The donor has imposed conditions that must be met before SOS has unconditional entitlement. 

Donated services are recorded at their fair value, which is the amount the charity would have paid for similar services in the absence of the donation. 

## **Investments and investment income** 

Investments are shown in the balance sheet at their market value, in accordance with the SORP. All changes in value in the year, whether or not realised, are reported in the “gains and losses on investment assets” section of the Statement of Financial Activities. Investment income, which does not include changes in value, is recognised on a receivable basis. 

## **Expenditure** 

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the Charity to that expenditure, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefits will be required in settlement and the amount of the obligation can be measured reliably. Expenditure is accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. 

## **Allocation and apportionment of costs** 

Support and management costs are allocated between funds based on the proportion of staff and volunteer hours in each service, on the assumption that the major management expenses is a result of personnel. Volunteers are weighted as half and work substantially fewer hours. 

## **Financial instruments** 

Financial assets and liabilities are recognised when the Charity becomes a party to the contractual provisions of the instrument. 

Trade debtors and creditors are classed as basic financial instruments and are initially measured at transaction price. 

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Cash and cash equivalents are classified as basic financial instruments and comprise cash in hand and at bank and short-term deposits with an original maturity date of three months or less. 

## **Tangible fixed assets** 

Tangible fixed assets costing more than £1,000 are capitalised and included at cost including any incidental expenses of acquisition. 

## **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. 

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## **Registered Charity No. 1203101** 

## **Annual Report** 

## **2. DONATIONS AND LEGACIES** 

|**Donations and legacies**<br>Corporate Donations<br>Donated services<br>Public Donations<br>Donation - CIO Gift Aid|**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Total**<br>**_2024_**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**_£_**<br>5,446<br>-<br>**5,446**<br>_27,238_<br>298,804<br>-<br>**298,804**<br>_34,342_<br>12,523<br>-<br>**12,523**<br>_1,561_<br>-<br>-<br>**-**<br>_17,079_<br>316,773<br>-<br>**316,773**<br>_80,220_<br>**2025**|
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Donated services represent the estimated value of administrative, advertising and marketing services provided by third parties. An equal amount of expenditure is recognised within resources expended. 

Donations include £nil (2024 - £17,079) received from Stamp Out Spiking C.I.C on conversion of the CIC to the CIO. 

## **3. INCOME FROM CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES** 

|**Income from charitable activities**<br>Public Awareness Video Sponsorship<br>Public Awarness Activities<br>Grant Income|**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Total**<br>**_2024_**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**_£_**<br>-<br>-<br>**-**<br>_833_<br>5,149<br>-<br>**5,149**<br>_3,323_<br>-<br>-<br>**-**<br>_30,792_<br>5,149<br>-<br>**5,149**<br>**_34,948_**<br>**2025**|
|---|---|



|Grants|received, included in the above, are as follows:|**2025**|**2024**|
|---|---|---|---|
|||**£**|**£**|
|-|The National Lottery Awards for All|nil|9,250|
|-|The Claire Milne Trust|nil|6,893|
|-|East Cambridgeshire District Council|nil|5,000|
|-|Gloucestershire OPCC|nil|9,649|



## **4. OTHER TRADING ACTIVITIES** 

|**Other trading activities**<br>Sale of spiking awareness resources<br>Sale of spiking awareness training<br>Membership and HR toolkit income|**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Total**<br>**_2024_**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>15,183<br>-<br>**15,183**<br>_3,984_<br>21,283<br>-<br>**21,283**<br>_16,756_<br>8,371<br>-<br>**8,371**<br>_1,477_<br>44,838<br>-<br>**44,838**<br>**_22,217_**<br>**2025**|
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## **Annual Report** 

## **5. OTHER INCOMING RESOURCES** 

|**Other incoming resources**|**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Total**<br>**_2024_**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**_£_**<br>10,000<br>-<br>**10,000**<br>**_-_**<br>**2025**|
|---|---|



## **6. COST OF RAISING FUNDS** 

|**Fundraising costs**<br>Advertising & marketing<br>Fundraising staff costs|**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Total**<br>**_2024_**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**_£_**<br>288,803<br>-<br>**288,803**<br>_10,836_<br>350<br>-<br>**350**<br>_2,550_<br>289,153<br>-<br>**289,153**<br>_13,386_<br>**2025**|
|---|---|



## **7. TRADING EXPENDITURE** 

|**COST OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES**<br>**Trading expenditure**<br>Cost of spiking awareness resources<br>Commercial training delivery fees<br>Online transaction fees<br>Staff cost<br>**Cost of Charitable Activities**<br>Anti-drink spiking devices<br>Public awareness activities<br>Training delivery fees|**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Total**<br>**_2024_**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**_£_**<br>6,132<br>-<br>**6,132**<br>_1,500_<br>3,636<br>-<br>**3,636**<br>_10,501_<br>158<br>-<br>**158**<br>_1,113_<br>2,100<br>-<br>**2,100**<br>_495_<br>12,026<br>-<br>**12,026**<br>13,609<br>**2025**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Total**<br>**_2024_**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**_£_**<br>-<br>-<br>**-**<br>_9,408_<br>3,149<br>-<br>**3,149**<br>_4,675_<br>-<br>-<br>**-**<br>_13,328_<br>3,149<br>-<br>**3,149**<br>_27,410_<br>**2025**|
|---|---|



## **8. COST OF CHARITABLE ACTIVITIES** 

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## **9. SUPPORT COSTS** 

|**GOVERNANCE COSTS**<br>**Support Costs**<br>Staff costs<br>Travel and subsistence<br>Office running costs<br>Irrecoverable VAT<br>**Governance Costs**<br>Accountancy fees<br>Insurance costs<br>Bank Fees|**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Total**<br>**_2024_**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**_£_**<br>41,727<br>-<br>**41,727**<br>_48,939_<br>10,610<br>-<br>**10,610**<br>_8,548_<br>8,014<br>-<br>**8,014**<br>_12,218_<br>-<br>-<br>**-**<br>_-_<br>60,351<br>-<br>**60,351**<br>_69,705_<br>**2025**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Total**<br>**_2024_**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**_£_**<br>2,567<br>-<br>**2,567**<br>_2,464_<br>240<br>-<br>**240**<br>_206_<br>26<br>-<br>**26**<br>_15_<br>2,833<br>-<br>**2,833**<br>_2,685_<br>**2025**|
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## **10. GOVERNANCE COSTS** 

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## **11. STAFF COSTS** 

|Wages and salaries|**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Total**<br>**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Total**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>44,177<br>-<br>**44,177**<br>46,235<br>5,750<br>**51,985**<br>44,177<br>-<br>**44,177**<br>46,235<br>5,750<br>**51,985**<br>**2025**<br>**2024**|
|---|---|



The average number of full-time equivalent employees (including casual and part time staff) during the period was as follows: 

|Leadership team<br>Other staff|**Number**<br>**FTE**<br>**Number**<br>**FTE**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>3.0<br>1.3<br>3.0<br>1.5<br>1.2<br>0.7<br>2.6<br>1.2<br>4.2<br>2.0<br>5.6<br>2.7<br>**2025**<br>**2024**|
|---|---|



Wages and salaries include £25,804 (2024 - £34,342) of staff costs (0.8 FTE, 2024 - 0.8 FTE) donated by SOS Global, a connected company. 

No employees received remuneration over £60,000. The total Leadership Team in the year, including leavers, was 3. The associated remuneration costs were £21,527 (2024 - £11,897.63). 

The following remuneration was paid to Trustees and former Trustees of the charity. All payments were for specific services required and approved by the Board of Trustees in advance in accordance with the Governing Document of the charity, and section 185 of the Charities Act 2011. 

|**Name**|**Position**|**Remuneration**|**Remuneration**|**Services rendered**|
|---|---|---|---|---|
|||**2025**|**2024**||
|Dawn Dines|CEO & Former Trustee|£14,304.52|£6,547.70|Training, public speaking,|
||(Leadership team)|||executive meetings,|
|||||strategic planning work.|
|Michaela Birch|Trustee|£4,274.28|£2,025.00|Accounting compliance,|
||(Leadership team)|||strategic planning work,|
|||||bid writing.|
|William Dines|Former Trustee|£2,948.00|£3,324.93|Bid writing and trading|
||Operational Manager|||operations.|
||(Leadership team)||||
|Lola McCormick|Trustee 31/05/23 -|£600|£4,874.50|Social media marketing and|
||27/11/24|||advertising.|
|Samantha Fogleman|Spouse of Trustee|£4,500.00|-|PR & Marketing services.|



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## **12. NET INCOME FROM TRADING ACTIVITIES OF SUBSIDIARIES** 

## **SOS Awareness Limited** 

**Year ended Period ended 30 June 2025 30 June 2024** 

|Turnover<br>Cost of Sales<br>Operating expenses|**£**<br>**£**<br>44,838<br>22,217<br>(9,495)<br>(11,878)<br>(2,531)<br>(1,732)|
|---|---|
|Operating profit<br>Profit on ordinary activities after taxation<br>Distribution to Stamp Out Spiking<br>**Net movement in funds**<br>If transactions with Stamp Out Spiking were excluded:<br>gifted to Stamp Out Spiking in respect of current year trading activities:<br>**Profit brought into the consolidated accounts related to "external" trading**<br>**would be:**<br>Capital and reserves of SOS Awareness Limited||
||32,811<br>8,607|
||32,811<br>8,607<br>(32,811)<br>(8,607)|
||**-**<br>**-**|
||32,811<br>8,607<br>|
||**32,811**<br>**8,607**|
||1<br>1|



## **13. FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS** 

|**FIXED ASSET INVESTMENTS**||
|---|---|
|Additions|**GROUP**<br>**CIO**<br>**2024**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>-<br>1|
||**-**<br>**1**|



Included in the ‘CIO’ balance is a £1 investment which represents the acquisition of 100% of the ordinary share capital of SOS Awareness Limited, a company registered in England & Wales (registration no 15144674) with a registered office of The Flat Matfield, Matford, Exeter, Devon, United Kingdom, EX2 8XR. SOS Awareness Limited was established to generate profits from the sale of spiking awareness resources and training. SOS Awareness Limited is included in the consolidated accounts. 

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## **14. DEBTORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR** 

|Trade debtors<br>Prepayments<br>VAT<br>Amounts owed from group undertakings|**GROUP**<br>**CIO**<br>**GROUP**<br>**CIO**<br>**2025**<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>9,545<br>-<br>1,468<br>1,468<br>297<br>297<br>2,163<br>-<br>-<br>1,715<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>1,460<br>-<br>-<br>**9,842**<br>**3,472**<br>**3,631**<br>**1,468**|
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## **15. CREDITORS: AMOUNTS FALLING DUE WITHIN ONE YEAR** 

|Trade creditors<br>VAT<br>Accruals & Deferred Income<br>Amounts owed to group undertakings<br>Amounts owed to related parties|**GROUP**<br>**CIO**<br>**GROUP**<br>**CIO**<br>**2025**<br>**2025**<br>**2024**<br>**2024**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>292<br>-<br>3,292<br>292<br>6,191<br>6,363<br>1,426<br>926<br>6,250<br>-<br>9,000<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>10,338<br>-<br>-<br>3,160<br>3,160<br>**12,733**<br>**6,363**<br>**16,878**<br>**14,716**|
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## **16. MOVEMENT IN FUNDS** 

|Incoming Resources<br>Resources Expended<br>Funds Transferred<br>**Funds as at 30 June 2024**<br>Incoming Resources<br>Resources Expended<br>Funds Transferred<br>**Funds as at 30 June 2025**|**Unrestricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**£**<br>**106,593**<br>**(94,482)**<br>**(1,522)**<br>**10,589**<br>**376,759**<br>**(367,487)**<br>**-**<br>**19,861**|**Plymouth**<br>**Awareness**<br>**Campaign**<br>**2023/4**<br>**Claire Milne**<br>**Trust - BSL**<br>**Awareness**<br>**Training &**<br>**Materials**<br>**Gloucestershire**<br>**Spiking**<br>**Awareness**<br>**Training**<br>**Ely Spiking**<br>**Awareness**<br>**Training**<br>**Total**<br>**Restricted**<br>**Funds**<br>**Total Funds**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**£**<br>**_£_**<br>9,250<br>6,893<br>9,649<br>5,000<br>**30,792**<br>**_137,385_**<br>(9,748)<br>(7,326)<br>(10,149)<br>(5,092)<br>**(32,314)**<br>**(126,796)**<br>498<br>433<br>500<br>92<br>**1,522**<br>**-**<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>**-**<br>**10,589**<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>**-**<br>**_376,759_**<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>**-**<br>**(367,487)**<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>**-**<br>**-**<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>-<br>**-**<br>**19,861**|
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## **Restricted Funds represent amounts given to the Charity with restrictions as to their use. All the funds were expended during the previous year in accordance with those restrictions.** 

- The Plymouth Awareness Campaign funding was for the delivery of a spiking awareness project in Plymouth including spiking awareness training courses and advertising campaigns. 

- The Claire Milne Trust funding was for the development of the spiking awareness training course in British Sign Language and delivery of the course to The Deaf Academy students. 

- The Gloucestershire Spiking Awareness Training funding was for the delivery of two spiking awareness training workshops and awareness campaigns around Cheltenham and Gloucester. 

- The Ely Spiking Awareness Training funding was for the delivery of spiking awareness training in Ely, Cambridgeshire in July 2023. 

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## **17. RELATED PARTY DISCLOSURES** 

Safeguarding On Spiking Limited is a limited company in which Dawn Dines, CEO and former Trustee, has a majority shareholding. During the year, Stamp Out Spiking purchased anti-drink spiking devices from Safeguarding On Spiking Limited to the value of £5,977 (2024 - £5,631). These purchases were at no profit to Safeguarding On Spiking Limited. During the year, an unrestricted donation (included donated goods) was received from Safeguarding On Spiking Limited to the value of £5,000 (2024 - £6,787.50). As at 30 June 2025, a balance of £nil (2024 - £3,160) was owed to Safeguarding On Spiking Limited. 

SOS Global is a social enterprise which has common directors to Stamp Out Spiking. During the year, Stamp Out Spiking purchased training service from SOS Global to the value of £nil (2024 - £19,788). These purchases were at no profit to SOS Global. As at 30 June 2025, a balance of £nil (2024 - £nil) was owed to/from SOS Global.