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2025-03-31-accounts

Trustees’ Annual Report for the period

19[th] October 2023 (period start date) to 31[st] March 2025 (period end date)

Charity name: Talking Forward

Charity registration number: 1205318

Objectives and Activities

Summary of the purposes of
the charity as set out in its
governing document		 The relief of emotonal and psychological distress amongst partners, ex-
partners and family members in England and Wales of people who are
under investgaton, convicted, sentenced or cautoned for online
sexual ofences, through the provision of peer and professional
support.
Summary of the main actvites
in relaton to those purposes
for the public beneft, in
partcular, the actvites,
projects or services identfed in
the accounts.		 Talking Forward is a UK-registered charity, founded in 2021, and
commited to addressing the largely unacknowledged harms
experienced by all adult family members when someone is being
investgated for, or is convicted of, child sexual abuse material (CSAM)
ofences. We support all adult family members, including partners, ex-
partners, parents, grandparents, siblings, and adult children, through
free natonal peer support groups delivered online.
Our team of volunteers seek to contact family members as soon as
possible afer the 'knock', to reassure, advise and, above all, listen. We
know that families feel very much alone at this tme, and our goal is to
remove some of that isolaton. Through our peer support groups, family
members can share their experiences, receive advice and support, but
most importantly, they feel that they are not alone.
Family members impacted by this are not defned as victms in the
Victm Code. Access to traditonal victm support is therefore not
available, and because a large proporton of those convicted will not
receive a custodial sentence, charites designed to support the families
of prisoners are not open to these individuals. Talking Forward are the
only UK charity providing free, trauma-informed peer support for adult
family members afected by this crime.
We are led by a team of Trustees that represent key sectors within the
criminal justce system and wider support agencies. Our Chair of
Trustees is a Professor of Law and Social Justce; our Secretary works
for the Child Rescue Coaliton (Cath Cox) and our Treasurer is Claire
Cheeseman - Director of Operatons for the Marie Collins Foundaton.
Other Trustees work within the criminal justce system, academia,
prisons, police and probaton.
Statement confrming whether
the trustees have had regard to
the guidance issued by the
Charity Commission on public
beneft		 The trustees have had regard to the Charity Commission’s guidance on
public beneft.
Additonal informaton
Contributon made by
volunteers		 We are a volunteer-led organisaton with no full-tme staf. We operate
on shoestring budgets, powered by lived experience, research insight,
and an unshakable commitment to fairness and integrity.
Apart from a paid freelance administrator, our actvites are delivered
exclusively by volunteers. This includes:

the inital call (30-60 minutes per person, with follow up) with
new clients to understand their positon, support needs and
explain how the peer support model works.

weekly online peer support groups, each need 2 facilitators for
between 2 & 2.5 hours per session.

Ad hoc workshops and queston & answer sessions are also
delivered (eg trauma informed workshop, Police & Probaton
Q&A session – these additonal sessions are delivered
throughout the year, and are based on the professional
expertse of individual volunteers.

Achievements and Performance

Summary of the main
achievements of the charity,
identfying the diference the
charity’s work has made to the
circumstances of its
benefciaries and any wider
benefts to society as a whole.		 Our Impact so far:

250+ family members supported, with consistent growth in
referrals:
This growing number refects the urgent, unmet need for support
among families afected by CSAM investgatons and the trust being
built in our services.

Pioneering police partnerships, delivering early interventon at
the point of warrant:
By working directly with police forces, we are able to be a point of
contact for family members shortly afer ‘the Knock’, ofering vital
reassurance and support when it maters the most.

Natonal policy engagement, with evidence cited by forces and
researchers:
Our insights are shaping conversatons at a natonal level, informing
best practces in policing, safeguarding, and support services for indirect
victms.

Actve collaboraton with other charites:
We are part of a growing network commited to flling the gaps in
support provision, ensuring families receive holistc care without
duplicaton or delay.

Research-informed programming, grounded in trauma theory,
grief psychology, and secondary victmisaton frameworks:
Every aspect of our support is rooted in evidence, helping us respond
efectvely to the emotonal, practcal and social harms families
experience.

Financial Review

Review of the charity’s fnancial
positon at the end of the
period		 As a very small charity, the fnance positon is very simply
Income (including donatons) £22,311.56
Expenditure (overheads) £9,646.66
Proft for the period = £12,664.90
With average monthly running costs building to around £643.28 in the
period, with no additonal income the charity has over a years
expenditure in hand.
Statement explaining the policy
for holding reserves statng why
they are held		 As per our Financial Management & Reserves Policy, the charity will
aim to maintain unrestricted reserves equivalent tothree to six months
of operatng expenses. This will provide sufcient funds to cover
essental costs, including salaries (if applicable), venue hire, volunteer
support, and other operatonal expenses in case of a temporary
shortall in income.
The reserves level will be reviewed annually by the trustees,
considering factors such as:
o
The charity’s income volatlity.
o
Any changes in the charity’s operatonal needs or
commitments.
o
Economic conditons afectng the charity’s funding
base.
Amount of reserves held £2000
Reasons for holding zero
reserves		 Not applicable
Details of fund materially in
defcit		 Not applicable
Additonal informaton
The charity’s principal sources
of funds (including any
fundraising)		 Corporate donatons – mainly solicitors working in the area
Individual donatons from service users
Fundraising platorms such as ‘Easyfundraising’
Relevant grant or lotery bids

Structure, Governance and Management

Descripton of charity’s trusts:
Type of governing document
(trust deed, royal charter)		 Consttuton of a Charitable Incorporated Organisaton whose only
votng members are its charity trustees, and Artcles of Associaton
How is the charity consttuted? Charitable Incorporated Organisaton
Trustee selecton methods
including details of any
consttutonal provisions e.g.
electon to post or name of any
person or body enttled to
appoint one or more trustees		 Given the niche focus of the charity, new trustees are recruited through
existng professional networks, to support volunteer recruitment,
research and advocacy aims, as well as fundraising. Once proposed by
an existng trustee, the new trustee is then circulated to the board and
the appointment ratfed at a quarterly meetng.

Reference and Administrative details

Charityname TalkingForward
Other name the charityuses Not applicable
Registered charitynumber 1205318
Charity’s principal address ABR Solicitors,
Britannia Chambers,
4 Oxford Place,
Leeds,
LS1 3 AX,
West Yorkshire,
England

Names of the charity trustees who manage the charity

Trustee name Ofce (if any) Dates acted if
not for whole
year		 Name of person (or
body) enttled to
appoint trustee(if any)
1 Rachel Armitage Chair
2 Carole Doherty
3 Chemeana Collins
4 Claire Cheeseman Treasurer 02/12/2024
5 Carole McCartney Vice-chair 02/12/2024
6 Thomas Scot 02/12/2024
7 Cath Cox Secretary 02/12/2024
8

Funds held as custodian trustees on behalf of others

Description of the assets held in Not applicable this capacity Name and objects of the charity Not applicable on whose behalf the assets are held and how this falls within the custodian charity’s objects Details of arrangements for Not applicable safe custody and segregation of such assets from the charity’s own assets

Exemptions from disclosure

Reason for non-disclosure of key personnel details

Not applicable

Declarations

The trustees declare that they have approved the trustees’ report above.

Signed on behalf of the charity’s trustees

Full Names Signature Positon(eg Secretary, Chair, etc) Date
Rachel Armitage RArmitage Chair 26/01/2026
Carole McCartney CMcCartney Vice-chair 26/01/2026

Talking Forward Charity Income & Expenditure 19.10.2023-31.3.2025 Proft & Loss

2025
Sales
Income 15,776.00
Donatons received - Any restrictons 6,535.56
Bank Commission rec'd -
Overheads
Consultng
 6,774.00
Advertsing & Marketng
 -
Audit & Accountancy fees
 -
Bank Charges
 3.60
Travel
 174.00
Ofce Expenses
 115.00
Postage , Freight & Courier
 -
General Expenses
 -
Insurance
 -
Professional & Legal Fees
 -
Printng & Statonery
 -
IT Sofware and Consumables
 2,227.56
Rent
 352.50
Salaries
 -
Directors remuneraton
 -
Staf Training
 -
Subscriptons/Memberships/Publicaton -
Telephone & Internet
 -
Total Overheads 9,646.66
Operatng Proft 12,664.90
Interest receivable and similar income -
Interest payable and similar expenses -
Proft before taxaton 12,664.90
Proft/(Loss) for the year 12,664.90

Talking Forward Charity Income & Expenditure 19.10.2023-31.3.2025 Balance Sheet

2025 2025
£ £
Fixed Assets
Computer Equipment -
Computer Additons -
Computer Depr -
Depn Charge for the year -
Ofce Equipment -
Ofce Equipment Additons -
Ofce Equip Depr -
Depn Charge for the year - -
Total Fixed Assets
-
Current Assets
Trade Debtors -
ANNA 12,664.90
12,664.90
Total Assets
12,664.90
Current Liabilites
Accruals -
Trade Creditors -
Corporaton Tax -
Wages Payable -
NI/PAYE -
Rounding -
-
Provisions for liabilites
-
Net Assets
12,664.90
Financed by
Proft / (Loss) for the year 12,664.90
Reserves B/f (Loss)
12,664.90

Talking Forward Charity Income & Expenditure 19.10.2023-31.3.2025 Current Assets

2025

Bank Accounts
K
ANNA
Trade Debtors
Total Current Assets		 12,664.90
12,664.90
-
12,664.90

Talking Forward Charity Income & Expenditure 19.10.2023-31.3.2025 Bank

2025

Bank Accounts

ANNA

Opening Balance Closing Balance 12,664.90 Statement 12,664.90 Difference -

Talking Forward Charity Income & Expenditure 19.10.2023-31.3.2025

Income ANNA 31.10.2023 - 31.3.2025
Dr
Cr
15,776.00
6,535.56		 ANNA 31.10.2023 - 31.3.2025
Dr
Cr
15,776.00
6,535.56		 Adjustments
Dr
Cr
Donations received - Anyrestrictions 6,535.56
Bank Commission rec'd -
Consulting 6,774.00
Advertising& Marketing -
Audit & Accountancyfees -














Bank Charges 3.60
Travel 174.00
Office Expenses 115.00
Postage , Freight & Courier -
General Expenses -
Insurance -
Professional & Legal Fees -
Printing& Stationery -
IT Software and Consumables 2,227.56
Rent 352.50
Salaries -
Directors remuneration -
Staff Training -
Subscriptions/Memberships/Publications -
Telephone & Internet -
ANNA Bank Account 12,664.90
Accounts Receivable
Accruals
Retained Earnings
22,311.56 22,311.56 - -
12,664.90
12,664.90		 -
-
Final Accounts to 31.3.2025 Final Accounts to 31.3.2025
Dr Cr
15,776.00
6,535.56
- -
6,774.00
-
-
3.60
174.00
115.00
-
-
-
-
-
2,227.56
352.50
-
-
-
-
-
12,664.90
-
-
-
22,311.56 22,311.56
12,664.90
12,664.90

Processed on Created on Type

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7-Oct-24 5-Oct-24 POS 11-Oct-24 11-Oct-24 FEE 11-Oct-24 11-Oct-24 FP 25-Oct-24 24-Oct-24 BACS 6-Nov-24 6-Nov-24 POS 11-Nov-24 11-Nov-24 FEE 13-Nov-24 13-Nov-24 FP 28-Nov-24 28-Nov-24 FP 5-Dec-24 9-Dec-24 11-Dec-24 6-Jan-25 5-Jan-25 POS 5-Feb-25 5-Feb-25 POS 5-Mar-25 5-Mar-25 POS 17-Mar-25 17-Mar-25 FP 30-Mar-25 29-Mar-25 POS

Transaction

Paid out (£)Paid in (£)

4,435.56
WEST YORKS CA, Q- TAL0010 6,552.00
Middleton Park SSTN - 25.00
LEICS POLICE, 0 300.00
Microsof G031270939 - 32.40
ANNA Subscripton, INV0562988 - 0.48
SWARTHMORE EDUCATION - 50.00
Microsof G033757053 - 32.40
SWARTHMORE EDUCATION - 10.50
Microsof G035531098 - 32.40
SWARTHMORE EDUCATION - 50.00
SWARTHMORE EDUCATION - 50.00
Microsof G037741456 - 32.40
James Susan, SUSAN JAMES 100.00
GRAHAM STONE, G Stone donaton 2,000.00
SWARTHMORE EDUCATION - 12.00
SWARTHMORE EDUCATION - 60.00
Microsof G040510103 - 32.40
ANNA Subscripton, INV0714128 - 0.48
TAMMAZINE ADCOCK - ADCOCK PSYCOLOGICAL SERVICES, 001TF - 150.00
SWARTHMORE EDUCATION - 60.00
Microsof G042648031 - 41.16
ANNA Subscripton, INV0756887 - 0.24
SWARTHMORE EDUCATION - 60.00
MRS NICOLE ANNE SAUNDERSON, TALKING FORWARD LT - 1,700.00
Microsof G046176797 - 41.16
ANNA Subscripton, INV0802965 - 0.24
MRS C E WEBSTER, JENNY GIFT - 55.00
RENAISSANCE LONDON HEA - 149.00
Microsof G048939176 - 41.16
ANNA Subscripton, INV0849144 - 0.24
MRS NICOLE ANNE SAUNDERSON, APRIL & MAY INVOIC - 886.00
Wix.com 1121441595 - 12.46
Microsof G051497309 - 41.16
ANNA Subscripton, INV0896791 - 0.24
TAMMAZINE ADCOCK - ADCOCK PSYCOLOGICAL SERVICES, TF SUPERVISION - 150.00
MRS NICOLE ANNE SAUNDERSON, JULY INVOICE 106 - 368.00
Microsof-G055175622 - 41.16
ANNA Subscripton, INV0949668 - 0.48
Microsof-G057745481 - 41.16
MRS NICOLE ANNE SAUNDERSON, JULY AND AUGUST PA - 828.00
SAFER LIVES LTD, TALKING FORWARD WI - 1,234.62
Wix.com 1136763979 - 230.40
Microsof-G060489981 - 49.13
ANNA Subscripton, INV1053794 - 0.48
TAMMAZINE ADCOCK - ADCOCK PSYCOLOGICAL SERVICES, TF SUPERVISION - 150.00
WEST YORKS CA 8,924.00
Microsof-G064442881 - 47.04
ANNA Subscripton, INV1117727 - 0.48
MRS NICOLE ANNE SAUNDERSON, TF INVOICE - 828.00
MRS CE WEBSTER, XMAS CARDS AND GIF - 60.00
Microsof-G072289721 - 47.04
Supervision - 150.00
ANNA - 0.72
Microsof-G072289721 - 47.04
Microsof-G076349995 - 47.04
Microsof-G080963800 - 53.67
MRS NICOLE ANNE SAUNDERSON, INVOICE - 1,564.00
MICROSOFT#G084442 465 - 49.68
-9646.66 22311.56

Bank Transfer in Commission Donation Rec'd

Balance (£)

Income

IT

4,435.56 4,435.56
10,987.56 6,552.00
10,962.56
11,262.56 300.00
11,230.16 - 32.40
11,229.68
11,179.68
11,147.28 - 32.40
11,136.78
11,104.38 - 32.40
11,054.38
11,004.38
10,971.98 - 32.40
11,071.98 100.00
13,071.98 2,000.00
13,059.98
12,999.98
12,967.58 - 32.40
12,967.10 - 0.48
12,817.10
12,757.10
12,715.94 - 41.16
12,715.70
12,655.70
10,955.70
10,914.54 - 41.16
10,914.30
10,859.30
10,710.30
10,669.14 - 41.16
10,668.90
9,782.90
9,770.44 - 12.46
9,729.28 - 41.16
9,729.04
9,579.04
9,211.04
9,169.88 - 41.16
9,169.40
9,128.24 - 41.16
8,300.24
7,065.62 - 1,234.62
6,835.22 - 230.40
6,786.09
6,785.61
6,635.61
15,559.61
15,512.57
15,512.09
14,684.09
14,624.09
14,577.05
14,427.05
14,426.33
14,379.29
14,332.25
14,278.58
12,714.58
12,664.90		 8,924.00
15776
4435.56
0
2100
22311.56 Check		 - 49.13
- 47.04
- 47.04
- 47.04
- 47.04
- 53.67
- 49.68
- 2,227.56
- 9,646.66

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