Charity Registration No. 276899
Company R•glstratlon No. 01396139 (England and Wal8sl
FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021

FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION
Current trustees
Paul O'callaghan (Chair)
Phil Matkham (Tieasuierl
Emlyn Jones (Vice Chairl
John Baker
Alison Bushell
Greg Oowning
lan Findlay
Lèè Grice
Jerry Kadin
Wayne Martin
Ol*Serguei Schkoda
Chadty numbor
276899
Company number
01396139
ReglBt8red offlc•
Unit Pb.501
The Pill Box
Covenlry Roa
London
E2 6GG
Indepondent examlner
Katherine Dee FCA
9 Bonhill Street
London
EC2A 4DJ

FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
CONTENTS
Pag•
Chairfs statement
Trustees, report
Independent examingrf$ report
Slalemenl of financial actimlies
10- 11
Balance sheet
12
Notes lo the financial slalemenls
13-25

FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
Introduction from the Chair
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Introduction from the Chair
The year 2020-21 brought unfofeseen challenges to FNF and separated parents. The covirk19 lockdown made
faCe-t￿[aCe discussions between parents more drfticutt. For parents relying on court support for their child
arrangements. delays that were already unacceptable before the pandemic became substantially longer
impacting on the mental welfare ol parents and children alike. Cafcass reported in October 2021 that it now
t8kes. on average. 53 week5 for private lamity procee(lings lo reach conclusion. For a those children below the
age of 13, this would feel like an eternity and contribules lo the damaging. yel avoidable, destruction of children's
relationships with onè and often both ol their parents and certainly hall ol their family. During the summer 012021
we were getting report5 of substanlive hearing5 being delayed until 2022. which provides little hope of a parent
rebuilding a quality relationship with their children post separation.
Family Co(Jrts have been overwhelmed as a result of Ihe challenges of nol having as many face-lo-face hearings
and Cafcass h8wng difficulties making arrangements to meet wilh parents and children. compounded by staff
self-isolation, etc. The Government launched a non-means-tesled £500 rnedialion voucher scheme in a bid lo
alleviate the pressure on the courts. We supt)ort the inilialive and hope rt is successful. However, we are
concerned that with rnosl legal-based mediators thi5 will nol go very far and in any case what is needed 15
education prior to mediation or court proceedings. The courts too need to look at rapid early intervention
approaches once proceedings begin lo deal wrth any allegalions and restore child arrangements within weeks
rather than rnonths and years a5 happens now. Any system thal does not tackle this deficrt 15 not fit-for-purp05e
and contributes to parental conflict and hami to children. Our proposed approach is covered in the Strale9y lor
Separated Families that we published in April 2020.
In June 2021 we re-launched the FNF website wilh new graphics and navigation. We identified gaps in the
information available to our service users and every month additional artides are being added. Next year we plan
lo cover all significant gaps of guidance lo the growing number of liliganls in person with more accessibility lo
courses, including the Surviving Separalion course ihal was tested Ihis year. We will also look al how we further
develop our volunteering.
The lockdown brought with il predictions in the media of large increa5e5 in dorne5tic abuse. Thankfully. actual
police data suggests such fears proved to be over-stated. though every instance of abuse is one too many. In
response lo this and in support ol the Domestic Abuse Bill 2021 we devèloped a new FNF Statement on
Dome5ti¢ Abuse calling for all wctims (women. men 8nd ¢hildrenl to be better protected. quicker and with an
equality of support for each and an ending of shocking situation where the complaining party in family
proceedings is supported wrth legal aid, the so called 'inequality of arnis,. leaving thousands of people, mostly
f8lhers, having lo lend for themselves under the most dthcull circumstsnces. ￿en this leads lo mi5cairiages of
justice both victims and children are harmed.
Last year FNF were invited lo contribute to the P￿sumption of Parental Involvement Review called by the Justice
Minister, Alex Chalk MP and lo contribute and an intervener to the Court of Appeal hearing looking into the way
family courts deal with serious allegations of domestic abuse. Much work remains to be done on these issues.
As we enter 2022, FNF will continue to develop our support for parents and wider farnily members. Our
membership continues to grow and our services are in greater demand than ever, we conlinue lo support
mothers, grandparents and same-sex couples, but mostly continue to support the 94% of lathers who are forced
lo seek the court5 aSS15tance wrth forming. bvil(ling and strengthening their felalion5hip5 with their children. We
maintain our external focus on promoting improvemenls in family justice for parents. but above all for children
when it is safe and appropriate. Our focus will also bè on developing our incomè, without which we cannot
achieve all our ambition5.
Finally, I would like to Ihank our dedicaled team of volunteers, our Members, our donors and our siaff for their
ongoing commitmènt and support wrthout whom we would not be able to continue with our valuable work.
Paul O'Callaghan- Chalr
De¢xmber 2021

FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
The Trustees present their report and financial statemenls for the year ended 31 March 2021.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordan￿ with Ihe accounting poliaes set out in note 1 to
the finanual statements and comply wth the d)arity's1govèming documèntl, the Companies Act 2006 and
"Accounting and Reporting by Charities.. Slaternent of Recommended Practice applicable to charities
preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic of Irèland IFRS 1021 {effècts've 1 January 20191"
Farnilies Need Fathers is a charitable company limited by guarantee and not having share capital.
The Trustees are legally responsible for the govemanee and man8gement of FNF. The Board ¢on51sls of a
maximum of 12 trustees.
Governlng Document
The Charity is govemed by its Memorandum and Articles and Ihese were the objects during the year under
review..
Obl8ctlvès and actlvltles
For the relief of parents and their d)ildren #nd other dose famity members suffering from the
consequences of separation by providing advice. assislance and other support and in so doing,
helping parents stsy in touch with their children after divorce or separalion.,
To further the emolional development ol children whose parents havè divorcèd or separated by
encouraging shared parenting arrangements..
To conduct study and research into problems Concemed with children who are deprived of the
presence ol a parent in their familie5. and inlo the problerns concemed with establishing good
relations be￿een parents liwng apart from their children. and to publish the useful results of all such
study and rasearch in order to èncourage appropriate changes in professional and public opinion.,
To relieve poor parents by helping lo obl8in and promoling the prowsion ol leg81 advice. assistance
and other legal servicES which such persons would be unable to obtain by reason of their lack of
means.
FNF promote the sharing of legal adwce. We provide support and the benefit of members, extensive
experience. How8ver, we 3r9 not able to offer legal 'adwce' oursèlves as we do not employ lawyers.
The 2020 AGM agreed lo the following FNF Charter. that we will develop inlo an updated FNF Purposes
Statement for approval.,
We work for the welbbeing of children in separated fafflilies lo ensure they have meaningful relats'on5hips with
both par8nts, wider family and friends.
We do this by..
providing and encouraging the provision of guidance. support. education and assistance,.
¢ampaigning to raise awareness and address the issues and challengès fa¢ing separated families",
promoting and undertaking research into Ihe issues and challenges facAng separated families.,
emphasising that children need love and care from both parents and their wider families.
Stru¢tur• of Goveman¢• and Manag•m•nl
The National Counul con51s15 01 up lo 12 Iruslees. 11 rneels approximalety half a dozen limes a year lo
discuss Charity business. Decisions are made at these meelings. Trustees are elected at the Annual General
Meeting but can be c(￿Opted by the National Counal when vacanues occur. Appointments last for three
years. Offi¢ers are ele¢ted at the fiisl Iruslee meeting after the AGM.
Decisions are made by a majority vote, induding trustees who attend wa electronic means. The Chair or Vice
Chair ading as Chaii can use a casting vote in the Gase of tied voting.

FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Working parties and Committees
The National Counul appoints trustees and staff lo work on indiwdual committees and working groups
appropriate to specific tasks. e.g. finance. govemance. publications. fvndraising. Finance. Risk and
Governance Commillee The Finance, Risk and Governance Committee meets at least four times a year,
ahead of lull meebngs ol the National Counul. 11$ main responsibility 1$ lo advise Iru$lee$ on their duty lo
ensure all assets of Families Need Fathers are safeguarded and that funds are spent effectively and efficiently
in the course of its activities and in line with the charity's objects. It also reviews the governance ol the charity,
make iecommendalions lo manaye risks. improve skills on Ihe board and reviews poli￿$.
Membership. staff and volunteers
As at the year4n¢J our nUM￿r of fully paid-up members slood at around 1.SCQ. The number ol lull lime staff
by the year end was 2.
Families Need Fathèrs was founded by volunteers and volunteering remains Critical to our seM¢e delivery,
especially in organising local meeting5 and our national Helpline. Our volunteer5 m8ke a unique contribution
with their peer support and knowledge ol the family justice system. We estimate that this year our volunteers
continued to contribute over 10,¢)00 hour$ lo our work. W& thank our volunteers for their amazing work and
continued dedication.
Truste
The following Tnjstees served office during Ihe year to 31 March 2021..
Paul O'callaghan (Chairl {Appoinled 5 December 2020 as a Injslee and 16 September 2020 as Company
Secretary)
Phil Markham (Treasurer)
Emlyn Jones lappoinled S December 20201 (Wice Chair}
Greg Downing
Jerry Karlin
18n Findlay
Wayne Martin
Lee Grice
Alison Bushell
Alex Lessing (resigned 5 December 2020)
John Baker lappoinled 5 De￿rnbel 2020)
Since the year end we had the following trustees movemenl5'.
Mairèad McKèèver {resignèd 14 April 20211
Andrew Crumpton Iresigned 16.09.2021)
Oleg-serguei Schkoda (appointed 01.07.20211
Paul O'callaghan took ovèr from Greg Downing as d)aiman in 21st movem￿r 2021.

FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Risk Management
The charity has 8 risk management s118legy established to protecl Ihe charity as far as possible from any risks
incJuding financial and reputational.
We have ¢onlinueil lo protect FNF'S dats and IT slructuies. ensure that the charity is pioperly ¢oveied by
appropriate insurance, and lo make sure that we ci*mply with all aspects of revised charity and company
legislation.
A Risk Register is reviewed at least annualty by management and trustees. Risks are priorilised and plan5 10
manage these based the impact Ihese might have on Ihe charity and the likelihood of their occurrence. No
system ol internal control Is ever able to give absolute assuiance against material misstalemenl or loss.
However. the lollowing systems are In place to m￿"gate major ri5ks'.
A two-year business plan and five-year oulline. approved by trustees.
Quarterty review ol finanual largets, variance from budgets and non-finanaal perfomiance indicators by staff
and Iruslees.
In4epth rewew of financial performance by the Finance. Risk and GovemartcE S￿￿mMittee.
Idenlificalion. and management of risks. reviewed. priorilised and approved by Iruslees.
The Trustees have reviewed the major risks Ihal th& ¢harity is exposed to and systems an¢J procgdurgs are
either in place lo manage these n5k5 or being developed.
A Risk Register is rewewed at least annualty by managemenl and trustees.
Risks are priorilised and plans lo manage these based the impacl these might have on the charity and the
likelihood of their occurrence.
No 8y8lem ol internal control is ever able lo give absolute assuranc* 89ainsl malefial misslalemenl or loss.
However, the following systems are in place to miligate major risks..
A tsvo-year business plan and five-ye8r oulline. approveil by Iruslees.
Quarterty review of finanual targets, variance from budgets and non-finanaal perfomianch indicators by staff
and Iruslees.
In4epth rewew of financial performance by the Finance. Risk and Governance sU￿COmmItte6.
Identification. and management of risks, reviewed. priorilised and approved by truslees.
The Trustee5 have reviewed the rnajor risks that the ch8nty is exposed lo and systems and procedures a
either in place to manage these risks or being developed.

FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
How we Deliver Public Benefrt
As detailed in the objectives and prin<>pal actimties report our seM¢es a￿ available lo all and as su¢h the
charity is believed to have complied with the duty in section 4 of the CharTties Act 2006 to have due regard to
public benefit guidan￿ published by the Commission.
The Ioss of legal aid funding for piivate family cases starting in April 2013 ha5 driven growth of litigants in
person ILiPsl. Latest figures suggest that numbers of applications to family courts are increasing and
Government plans lo encourage mediation have nol beèn elle(ai¥e. The 'professional' M¢Kenzie friend
industry remains a significant part of the famity justice landscape.
Families Need Fathers continue lo ￿ uniler p￿SSUre lo provKle MO￿ and belter support lo the growing
number of LIP5 requiring both practical and emolional support. At the FNF Conference in March 2017, the
President of the Family Oivision, Sir James Munby described private family law as essentially a 'lawyer free
zone,.
We have been increasingly representing the voice of LIPS in relevant government and judiaal bodies and we
maintain go¢xl relationships with key public figuces, including Sil Andrew McFadane, Baroness Sledman Scott
and Jacky fiotto. who all presented al our Conlerence in 2020.
Over the next few years, we will develop in the following ways to better meet the needs of non-resident
parents..
An indusive organisation
We remaln supporters of everyone 8ffected by f8mify separ81ion.
We will increase our reach localty, regionally and nationally bolh onling and through addressing g90graphi¢
gaps between local meetings.
A Su$tsln•bl• Oryanl$atlon
We will seek ways of developing our membership income.
We will idenlfy 8nd pursue key lunding partners for larger projeds.
We will continue to develop our technology and systems to improve access to our seNces and develop
better communication wrth our service users.
We will retain, develop and support our talented and dedicated volunteers and staff.
A leading oryanisation
We will increasingty measure the impact of our seNces.
We will work in partnership wth other organisations to reach people and increase our impact.
We will share our knowledge nalionalty and inlernationalty. We will use our experience and expertise lo help
other organisations deliver high quality services for people with faang the difficulkn'es of family separation.
We will prornole intemalional best practice in all relevant areas that influence outcome5 for children in
separaled families.

FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Activities Undertaken During the Year
In response lo COVID-19 we urgently prepare(l and published guidan¢e foi parents lo assist with diffi¢ullies
as some parents chose to use the pandemic as a pretexl for denying their children contact time with a non-
resident parent, despite the Govemment advice being dear on the maiter. We also increased our focus to
strengthen our Helpline wrth additional tsaining and re(xuilmenl. By De¢embei 2021 the Helpline was
supported by 18 volunteers and branches received support in running online meetings. We adapted well in
the arcumstances, but the pandemic laid bare the fragilily of our serwces nefvlork. More critically the
unprecedented demand on family ¢ourts which has proven to be an unsustsinable model for the iesolulion of
children's arrangements post separation (private lawl. which Cafca55 now state Involves 97,496 children and
143,129 in total lincluding Ihose in public law proceedings). The strains on litigants in the family justice
system are being felt by FNF as morè separatèd parents sèèk support from us and othèr agencies. In
response lo this. during the year we developed new ojnlent lor our web511e that was re-launched after the
year-end and continues to be developed since then, giving parents more and improved online support. A
Surviving Separation ¢ourse was also developed during the yèar and been delivered twice since the year end.
We also prepared a paper outlining a Strategy for Separated Familie5 that was shared with Gafcass. the
Department of Work and Pension. senior members of Ihe judicAary and other slakeholders as well as being
presented to th8 Intèrnational Counul lor Sharèd Parenting IICSPI conferènce in Vancouver on the
Intersection ol Shared Parenting and Family Violence. Further work lo develop and promote such a slr81egy
will continue in 2022.
Tho pandemic resulted in an increaw in the number of Govemmènt, Padiam&ntary, caf￿$$ and olh&r
consultslions on 8 range of issues related lo separated lamilies. FNF were gralefvl for the tspportunity lo
provide the perspective ol our service users during the year. These consultations included..
Involvement in the Ministry ol Justice review of the p￿SuMption of Parental Involvemenl longoingl.
Ministry of Justice consultalion wilh FNF service users on repeat applications lo family courts.
Ministry of Justice consultation on court fees.
Working with the Calcass Leaming and Improvements Board.
Assisting Cafca5S Wlth setting up a Family Forum.
Contributions to consultations on online court hèarings.
Working with the Department ol Work and Pensions Reduong Pafenlal Conflid Programme.
Increased frequency ol meetings wilh Ihe Child Maintenance Service in light of pandemic related operational
difficutties for parents.
Conlribuling as an intervener in the Court of Appeal case 'Re H-N and Others {Child￿nI IDomesli¢ Abuse..
Finding of fact hearings),
The Justice Comrnittee inquiry into the Future ol Legal Aid.
Submission lo the Women and Equalities Committee inquiry into ￿)rOna￿rUS and the impact on people with
protected characteristics.
Response to the Home Office call for evidence on their ViolencE Against Women and Girts Strategy.
Response to The President of the Family Division's call for emdence relating to Transparency in Family
Courts.
Towards thè end of the finanual year. Trustees rewewed strategic Priorities and began to recruit a Dirèctor of
Operations to help the Charity lo improve its govemance and strengthen growth polenlial.
R•vl•w of Flnanclal Posltlon
Financial Actwity
During the year, FNF received income of £116,689 (201￿20 £87,713). FNF'S expenditure was £99,379
12019-20 £96.9651. This resufted in a surplus of £17.31012019-20 defictt of £9.2521_ Membership in¢ome was
£47.818 12019-20 £47.007). Total rese￿eS carried forward are £255.420 of which £216,945 are unrestricted
I201￿20 £201,351 were unrestricted).

FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
In the year to 31 March 2021, a Covltkimpacted year, the charity's core income trom donalions and
subscriptions contracted. However the (￿sIS allowed us to daim an £10k ￿n￿Stricted grant from the London
Borough of Towèr Hamlets in vitus support. In DÈ¢èmber wè re¢eivèd a one-off rèbate from HSBC of £15k,
which included interest due to historic overcharging. plus a £5k ontht donation.
Savings have been made In oveihead$. primarily on Iiavel costs and we benefited from a biief rent reduction
frorn our landlord. The main risk affecting charities like us IS to subscription5 and donations, as rt becomes
increasingly difficult to hold fundraising activibes or branch meetings. Wrth reserves still high, we are still very
well posiliontrd lo survive this pandemi¢.
Following the year end the charity invesled in a Director of Operations to help with service delivery and the
charity will run at a deficit as we strenglhen support infrastructurè for members and gèar up for futu
fundraising.
Inv•8thi•nt Poll¢y
The charity s funds continued lo be held in diversffjed accounts to reduce any potential impact from the
structural risks in Ihe banking soctor. Minimum balan￿$ wer& mainlained in curT&nt accounts whenever this
W85 practical.
R•$eNes Poll¢y and Fundlng Sour¢•s
The National CouncAI policy is to keep al least six month5 running costs plus Tedundancy and exit costs for the
charity in reserves and this has been met. This policy was re¢entty changed. after obsetving the effe¢ts of
COVID. lo increase the charity's cover. These mainly unreslricled funds are available lo invest in ftjrthering
the charities aims and objectives. such as branch support and member help facAlities. for example.
Unrestricted reseThes stood al £216.945 lor use on general charitable activities and £38.475 are reslricled,
mainly for use in the branches. However. unless 5ubslanlial fvrther income is secured the charity anticipates
deficit budgets for the next fv40 years as this money is invesled in resourcè$ with tha objective of growing both
our reach and potential recurring income.
Statement of tru8t•es' r•8ponslbllltl•s
The Tru51ee5. who are also the directors of Families Need Fathers Limited for the purpose of company law.
are responsible lor preparing the Trustees, Report and the financial statemen(s in accordance with applicable
law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (Unrted Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practieel.
Company Law requires Ihe Trustees lo prepare financial statements for each financial year which give a true
and lair view of the state of affairs of the charity and of the incoming resources and applicatson of resources,
induding the in￿rne and expenditure. of the charitable (x)mpany lor thal year.
In prèparing thès8 finanual statements, the Trusl88s are required to..
select suitable accounting poli￿eS and then apply them consistently.,
- observe the methods and prinuples in the Charrties SORP-
make judgements and estsmates that are reasonable and prudent,. and
prepare the finanrjal statements on the going cOr￿M basis unless it 15 inappropriate lo presume that the
charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disdose wrth reasonable
accuracy at any tirne the financial position ol Ihe charity and enable Ihem to ensure that the finanaal
statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible lor safeguarding the assets of thè
charity and hence for taking ieasonable step5 for the prevention and detection of fraud and other itregularf(ie5.

FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
TRUSTEES. REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS. REPORT) (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
The trustees, report was approved by Ihe Board of Trustees.
Paul O'calla
Trustee
han (Chalrl

FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT
TO THE TRUSTEES OF FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Families Need Fathers Limited (the
Charilyl for the year ended 31 March 2021.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the charity land also ils directors for the purposes of company lawl you are responsible
for the preparation ol the finanual statemenls in accordance wilh the requirements of the Companies Act
2006 Ilhe 2006 Adl.
Having satisfied myself that the finanaal slatements ol the charity are not required to be audited under Part
16 of the 2006 Act 8nd 8re eligible for independent examination. I report in respect ol my ex8minalion of the
charity's financial Statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 Ithe 2011 Act). In
carrying out my examination I have followed all Ihe applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission
under section 14515llbl ol the 2011 A¢t.
Independent examinerfs statement
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have r￿ffle to my attention in connection with
the examination gimng me Cause to believe Ihal in any material respect".
accounting records were not kept in ￿SpeCt of the ¢harity as required by section 386 of the 2006 A¢l,'
or
the financial statements do nol accord with Ihose cecords". or
the financial statèments do nol comply with the accounting requirgment$ of section 396 of the 2006 Act
other than any requirement Ihal the accounts give a true and faif view which is not a matter considered
as part of an independent examination.. or
the financial slalemenls have not been prepared in 3¢cordance wilh the melhods and principles of the
Slaternent of Recommended PracticE for accovnling and reporting by charities applicable to charities
prgparing their accounts in accordan¢e with th& Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and
Republic ol Ireland IFRS 1021.
I have no concerns and have come across no other matters in wnneclion with the examination lo which
allenlion should be drawn in Ihi$ report in order lo enable a propel understanding of the financial Statements
to be reached.
Katherine Dee FCA
9 Bonhill Street
London
EC2A4DJ
D81ed..
2111212021

FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Current financial year
Unr¢stri¢tsd R•$tri¢tsd
funds
funds
2021
2021
Totsl
Totsl
2021
2020
Nots$
wm
Donations and legaues
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Inveslrnenls
Other Income
97,152
97,152
3,601
657
82,079
4,982
188
464
3,601
657
134
15.145
15.145
Total Ineomg
113,088
3,801
116,689
87,713
Raising funds
1.726
1.726
1,684
Media Awareness and Policy
Public support & assistance
44.166
51,602
44.166
53,487
49,044
46,237
1,88S
Total charltabl• •xp•ndlturn
95,768
1,885
97,653
95,281
Total rosources expended
97,494
1,885
99,379
96,965
N•t Ineom•ll•xp•ndlturnl lor th• y•arl
Net movèmènt in fund•
15.594
1.716
17,310
19,2521
Fund balances al 1 April 2020
201,351
36,759
238,110
247,362
Fund balancos at 31 March 2021
216,945
38,475
255,420
238,110
The stslernenl of financial activrties includes all gains and losses recognised in the yeaf.
All In￿Me and èxpenditure d9rive from continuing actiwlies.
The slalement oi financial activities also complies with Ihe requiremenls for an incorne and expenditure account
under the Companies Act 2006.
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FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (CONTINUED)
INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Prior financial year
Unr•$tri¢tsd Restri¢t¢d
funds
funds
2020
2020
Totsl
2020
Notss
wm
Donations and legaues
Charitable activities
Other trading activities
Inveslrnenls
82,079
771
188
82,079
4,982
188
464
4,211
Totsl Income
83,502
4,211
87,713
Raising funds
1,684
1,684
Media Awareness and Polity
Public support & assistance
4B.252
41.300
792
4.937
49,044
46.237
Totsl ¢harltsbh exp•ndltur¢
89,552
5,729
95,281
Totsl r•8ourC￿ •xp•nd•d
91,236
5,729
96,965
Net in¢om¢llexp*nditurel lor the ye¥rl
N•t movèmènt In lund8
{7,7341
11,5181
19,2521
Fund balan¢es al 1 April 2019
209.085
38,277
247,362
Fund bolan¢•$ ot 31 Mor¢h 2020
201,351
36,759
238,110
The siaternent of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
All income and expenditure ijerive from continuing actiwlies.
The statement of financial activities also complies with the requirements for an income and expenditure account
under the Companies Act 2006.

FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
BALANCE SHEET
AS AT31 MARCH 2021
2021
2020
Motes
Flx•d a$s¢ts
Investments
Currant ass•ts
Debtors
Cash at bank and in hand
14
24
24
15
20,862
261.274
17,305
236.203
282.136
253.508
Crodltorn.. amounts falllng du• wlthln
one year
16
126.7401
115.4221
Nel current assets
255.396
238,086
Totsl a880ts 1088 currnnt liabiliiies
255.420
238,110
Incom• fund8
Restricted funds
Unreslri¢ted funds
21
38,475
216,945
36,759
201,351
255.420
238,110
The company is entrtled to the exemption from the audrt requirem8nt cnntained in section 477 of the Companies
Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2021.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilrties for ensuring that ihe charity keeps arLounting records which
comply with s8Ction 386 of thè Aci and lor preparing financial statements which give a truè and fair view of the
slate ol affairs of the cornpany as 81 the end of the financial year and ol rts incoming resources 8nd 8pplicalion of
resources, including its income and expenditure. for the finanaal year in accordance with the requirements ol
sections 394 and 395 and whiith othe￿ise ￿MplY wrth the requirements of the Companies Act 20(￿ relating lo
financial slalemenls, so far as applicable lo Ihe company.
The members have not required the company lo obtain an audit of rts financial statements for the year in
question in a¢￿T￿anCe with section 476.
These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the prowsions applicabk to companies
subject to the Small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved by the Trustees on 211 12
Paul O'call
Trustee
han Ichairl
Company Registration No. 01396139
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FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Accounting polici•s
Charity information
Farnilies Need Father5 Ljmiled 1$ a private company limtted by gu3iantee in¢orporated in Engl8nd and
Wales. The registered office is Unit Pb.501. The Pill Box, Coventry Road, London, E2 6GG.
1.1 A¢¢ounting convention
The accounts have been Pfepared in accordance wilh ihe charitys memorandum and artides of
asso¢i81ion.
the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Chanlies." Slalemenl of
Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance wrth the Financial
Reporting Standard applicable in Ihe UK and Republic of Ireland IFRS 1021. las amended for accounting
periods commencing from l January 2019). The charity is a publ￿ Benefit Entity as ¢Jefined by FRS 102.
The charity has taken advantage of the prowsions in the SORP for charities applying FRS 102 not to
prepare a Slalemenl of Cash Flows.
The charity had subsidiaries during the year which remain dom)ant. Accordingly no consolidated
a¢¢ounls have been prepared.
The finanrjal slalemenls afe prepared in sterling. whic* is the functional currenry of the charty. Monetary
amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.
The finan￿81 statements have been prepared under the hi$lorical rx)st Convention. The prin¢ipal
accounting poliues adople(l are sel oul below.
1.2 Golng conc•rn
Al the lime of approving the financial ststemenls. the Trustees have a reasonable expectation that the
charity has adequale resources lo conlinue in operalional existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the
Trustees continue lo adopt the goin9 concem basis of accounting in preparing the financial slalemenls.
1.3 Charftable fund¥
Unrestnded funds are available for use al Ihe disuelion of the Truslees in furtherance of their charitable
objectives.
Restricted funds are subject lo specific conditions by donors as lo how they m8y be used. The purposes
and uses ol the restricied funds are set OLrt in the noles to Ihe financial stalements.
1.4 Incoming resources
Income is recognised when the thanty is legalty entrtleil lo rt after any perfomian¢e con¢Jrtions have been
met. the amounts can be measured reliabty. and il is probable Ihat income will be received.
Cash donations a￿ r9COgnised on receipt. Other donations are re¢ognised on¢e the charity has been
notified of the donation. unless performance ￿nditionS require deferral of the amount. Income tax
recoverable in relation lo donations received under Grfi Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at Ihe time
of thè donation.
Membership subscriptions are in substance donations and are recognised when re￿ived.
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FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Accounting policies
Icontinuedl
1.5 Resources expended
Expenditure is recognised once the￿ is a legal or constructive obligaiion lo make a payment to a third
party. it is probable that settlement will be required and the amount of the obligation can be measured
reliably.
Costs of raising fvnds comprise the costs of collecting donations, induding applicable bank charges,
operating fundraising and sponsorship events and assouated support costs.
Irrecoverable VAT is charged as a c05t against Ihe activity for which the expenditure was incuThed.
Costs have been apportioned belween the dtNerent activilies of the charity where they are separately
idenlrfiable. Where costs span fflore than one charitable actiwty an estimate is used lo apportion the cost
incurred.
Those costs incurred in supporting the charitable activities are posted lo support C051s. Support cos15 a150
includes governance costs which are purely those necessary for the charity lo meet the administrative
rgquir&menls of the Charrty Commission and other goveming documents.
Support costs have been apportioned over charitable aciiwties 50'.50 12020 50'.501 between media
awareness & policy." membership and support aclivilies. in line with the esb'maled usage based on staff
lime.
1.6 Tanglble fixed g•••ts
Tangible fixed assets are inilialty measur8d at cost and subsequ8ntty measured at cost or valuation, n81 of
depreciation and any impairment losses.
Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or v8lualiM of assets less their residual values over
their useful lives on the following bases..
Fixtures and fittings
over 3 years
The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference befvleen the sale
proceeds and the carrying value ol the assel, and is iecognised in net incomellexpenditurel for the year.
1.7 Fixed asset investments
Fixed asset investments are initially measured at transaction price exeluding transaction Costs, and are
subsequently measured al fair value 81 each reporting dale. Changes in fair value are recogni5ed in nel
ino)mellexpendilurel for Ihe year. Transaction costs are expensed as incurred.
A subsidiary is an entity controlled by Ihe charity. Conlrol is the power to govern the finanaal and operating
policies of the enlily so as to obtain benefits from rts a¢tivrt￿$.
1.8 Cash and cash equivalents
C85h and cash equivalents indude cash in h8nd. deposrts held 81 c811 wilh banks. other short-lerm liquid
investments with original maturities ol three mnths or less. and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are
shown within bofrowings in current liabilrties.
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FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Accounting policies
Icontinuedl
1.9 Financial instruments
The charity has elected to apply the prowsions ol Sedion 11 'Basic Finanual Instruments, and Section 12
'Other Financial Instruments Issues. of FRS 102 lo all of its finanryal instruments.
Financial instruments are recognised in the chantys balancè sheet whèn Ihe tharty bècomès party to the
conlr8clual prowsions of the instrument.
Financial assets and liabilities are offsèt, with the net amounts prèsented in the financial statèments, wh&n
there Is a legally enforceable right to set off the re¢ognised amount$ and the￿ is an inlenb'on Its settle on a
net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.
Basic financial ass•ts
8asi¢ financial assets. which indude debtors and Cash 8nd b8nk b8lan¢es. are initially mèasured al
transaction price induding transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the
effg¢tive inlgrg$1. Finan¢ial asstls dassified a$ r￿1Vable within ong year are not amortisgd.
8asl¢ Ilnan¢lal li•billll•s
Basic financial liabilities. induding creditors are inrtialty recognised at transaction price. Financial liabilities
classified as payable within one year a￿ not amortised.
Debt in5trument5 are subsequentty carried at afflortised r￿St. using the effective interest rate method.
Trade creditors are obligations lo pay fty goods or seN¢es Ihal have been acquired in the ordinary course
of operations frorn suppliers. Amounls payable are dassified as current liabilities il payment is due within
one year orlgss. If not. they arè Pf8senl8d as non4urrent liabilities. Tiade creditors are recognised initially
al transaction price and subsequently measured al amortiseil cost using the effective interest method.
D•recognttlon of Iln•ncl41 Ilabllltle$
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the tharity's contractual obligations expire or are discharged or
cancelled.
1.10 Employ•e b•nefits
The cost of any unused holiday entillement is reo)gnised in Ihe period in which the employee's services
are received.
Teminalion benefits are reujgnised imme(lialety 8$ 8n expense when the charrty is demonstrably
committed to terniinate the employment of an employee or to prowde terniination benefits.
1.11 R•tlr•m•nt bènèfits
Payments to defined C￿ntribUtIon retiremenl benefil schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
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FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Donations and lègaci•s
Unrestricted Unrestricted
fund$
ftjnds
2021
2020
Donations and gifts
Legacies receivable
Grant income
Mernbership fees
38,334
1,000
10,000
47.818
35,072
47,007
97.152
82,079
During the year the Charity received £10.000 from the London Borough of Tower Harnlet5 for Coronavirus
support. There were no outslanding commrtmenls at the year end in respect of these funds.
Charft*bl¢ a¢tlvltl••
2021
2020
Course and workshop lees
Branch income
771
4,211
3,601
3,601
4,982
Other tradSng actlvilles
2021
2020
Trading actiwty income.. sale of FNF branded rtems
657
188
Investments
Unrestri¢ted Unre$lri¢ted
funds
funds
2021
2020
Interest receivable
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FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Othèr income
Unrestricted
fund$
Total
2021
2020
Refund of historic bank charges
15,145
Raising funds
2021
2020
Transaction charges in receiving donations, grants and legaaes
1,726
1,684
Both current and prior year expenditure was from unreslri¢t&d fvnds. No allocalion ol gengral support
Costs is made lo fundraising ad1vil￿$ due lo the low level ol staff tsme Incu￿ed in this area.
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FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
Charitabl8 activities
Media
Public
Awareness support &
and Pollcy asslstsnc•
2021
2021
Totsl
Media
Public
2021 Awareness support &
and Policy asslstsnc•
2020
2020
Total
2020
Staff costs
Communications
Slafflvolunteer training
Helpline costs
Branch & affiliate meeling
expenditure
Policy rèsearch costs
28.227
594
30.532
1.015
1.187
56.759
1.609
1.187
25,864
1.096
17,446
1,487
1,316
219
43,310
2.585
1,316
219
1.885
1,885
250
4,937
4,937
1,250
250
1,250
29,071
34.619
63.690
28,212
25,405
53,617
Share of support costs
(see note 101
Share of govemance costs
(see note 101
13.528
16.910
30.438
17,174
17,174
34,348
1,567
1.958
3.525
3,658
3,658
7,318
44.166
53.487
97.653
49,044
46,237
95,281
Analy818 by fund
Unrestricted funds
Restricted funds
44,168
51.602
95,768
1,885
48,252
792
41,300
4,937
89,552
5,729
44.166
S3.487
97.653
49.0
46,237
95.281
D•8cr1p￿on of charltabl• a¢tlvltle$
ia Awareness and Polic
Campaigning and influencing policy.
Public support & assistance via publicalions, websile, helpline and meetsngs induding branch activities.
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FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
10 Support costs
Support Governance
costs
costs
2021
2020
Staff costs
Depreciation
Bank charges
Computer expenses
Insurance
Office rent, rates and utilities
Printing. postage and stationery
Temporary staff costs
Travel and subsistence
Sundry expense$
Telephone & fax
6.528
6.528
2,757
578
174
5,411
3,128
14,908
839
3.225
752
1,984
594
95
3,602
3,146
13,223
11791
1.386
95
3,602
3,146
13,223
11791
1.386
727
1,901
727
1,901
Accounting
AGM & meeting expenses
Legal lees
Trustee travel
2.400
2,400
2,550
1,820
548
1,12S
1,125
30,438
3,525
33,963
41,664
Analysed befv4een
Charitable activities
30.438
3.S2S
33,963
41,664
The charity pay5 for trustees insurance a5 part of the general office and commerual insuranee. No
estimate ofthe separate cost has been induded in these accounls.
Governance Costs indudes payments lo the indèpèndent examiners of £2,40012020- £2,400) for accounts
preparation and examination lees. All 8fflounts indude VAT.
11 Trust••8
No Iruslees were reirnburseil travel. $ub5151ence an(J accommodation expenses during the year1202Ck 1-
£4461.
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FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
12 Employeès
Number of employees
The average monthly number ol employees during the year was..
2021
Number
2020
Number
Total full or part tsme employees
Employment costs
2021
2020
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Pension r￿StS
60.1B2
2.104
3.001
42.299
1,519
2,249
65.287
46,067
There were no employees whose annual remuneralion was £60.￿￿ or more. Social security cost is
slated after the deduction of the Employment Allowance.
13 Tanglbl• fix•d a88•ts
Flxtsrn• and Ilttlng•
Cost
At 1 April 2020
15,483
Al 31 March 2021
15,483
D•pr•clatlon and Impalrni•nt
At 1 April 2020
15,483
Al 31 March 2021
15,483
C¥rrying amount
At 31 March 2021
Al 31 March 2020
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FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
14 Fixèd ass8t investhients
Other
investments
Cost or valuation
Al 1 April 2020 & 31 March 2021
24
CarrySng amount
At 31 March 2021
24
Al 31 March 2020
24
2021
2020
Other inve51menls comprise..
Notes
Investments in subsidiaries
24
24
Both the subsidiaries are dormant and have never traded. Accordingly, no consolidated accounts are
prepared.
15 D•btor•
2021
2020
Amounts lalling due within one year:
Grft Aid due
Other debtors
Prepayrnents and accnjed income
11,222
6,839
2,801
8,293
6,245
2,767
20.862
17,305
16 Crndltors: amounts falllng due wlthln one year
2021
2020
Other taxation and sooal security
Trade credrtors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
2,408
3,095
9,760
11,477
1,289
3,125
11,008
26.740
15.422
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FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
17 Dafinèd contribution schgm•s
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualtfying employees. The asset5 of the
scherne are held separatety from those of the chanty in an independently administered fund.
The charge lo profrt or loss in respect of defined (¥Jnlribulion s(*emes was £3.00112020- £2.2491. £7,415
is accrued in respect of historic contractual contritrwjtions payable on behalf of employees12020- £6,940).
18 Operating leaBe commitment8
The office premises are occupied under an ocojpation agreement with a cuffenl pa55ing rent of £1.234 per
month. The li￿nce is short-term and is subject to six months. notice. Accnrdingly, the non-cancellable
commitment at the balance sheet dale equalled £7,40412020- £7,050).
19 R•lated party tran¥action•
There were no disdosable related party transactions during Ihe year 12020- none) fvrther than those
described In note 11. and no Iruslees received remuner81ion from the ch8nty.
During th¢ 2019 yèar FNF Both Parènts Matter Ltd and Both Parenls Matter Ltd were formed with a Share
capital of £12 each. The sh8res were held on behalf of the charrty by 8 Iruslee. J Karfin, until they could be
re.registered in the name of the charily. At the year-end J Karfin was owed t24 for the lolal Share capital of
the companies. This liability was settled on the 7th May 2021.
Key management personnel . One member of staff provided key management Services lo the charity
during the year with a total cost, induding Employers National Insurance and pension contributions of
£41,7891202fk £37,002).
20 Analy81s of n•t assets b•tw••n funds
General Restricted
Fund
funds
2021
2021
Totsl
General Reslricled
Fund
funds
2020
2020
Total
2021
2020
Fund balances al 31
March 2021 are
represented by..
Investmen15
Current 8sselsl
24
24
24
24
216,921
38.475
255.396
201,327
36,759
238,086
216.945
38,475
255.420
201,351
36,759
238,110

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FAMILIES NEED FATHERS LIMITED
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)
FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2021
22 Limitsd by Guarnnte•
The chartsble company's legal Structu￿ 1$ Ihal of a company limileil by guaianlee. In the event of the
company winding up each member is liable lo contribute to any defiry"t to a maximum of £10 per member.
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