Registered number: 01837296 Charity number: 291415
SAFE FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
UNAUDITED
TRUSTEES' REPORT AND FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
SAFE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
CONTENTS
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| Reference and administrative details of the company, its Trustees and advisers | 1 |
| Trustees' report | 2 - 13 |
| Independent examiner's report | 14 - 15 |
| Statement of financial activities | 16 |
| Balance sheet | 17 - 18 |
| Statement of cash flows | 19 |
| Notes to the financial statements | 20 - 36 |
SAFE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE DETAILS OF THE COMPANY, ITS TRUSTEES AND ADVISERS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Trustees
T Davies-Pugh M Peckham, Chair M Sahota
Company registered number
01837296
Charity registered number
291415
Registered office
1 Alba Court Emperor Way Exeter Business Park Exeter EX1 3QS
Senior management team
E Morris L Skye E Hall B Kavanagh J Brown
Accountants
Griffin Chartered Accountants Courtenay House Pynes Hill Exeter EX2 5AZ
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SAFE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
The Trustees present their annual report together with the financial statements of the company for the 1 April 2024 to 31 March 2025. The Annual report serves the purposes of both a Trustees' report and a directors' report under company law. The Trustees confirm that the Annual report and financial statements of the charitable company comply with the current statutory requirements, the requirements of the charitable company's governing document and the provisions of the Statement of Recommended Practice (SORP) applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS102) (effective 1 January 2019).
Since the company qualifies as small under section 382 of the Companies Act 2006, the Strategic report required of medium and large companies under the Companies Act 2006 (Strategic Report and Directors' Report) Regulations 2013 has been omitted.
Objectives and activities
a. Policies and objectives
The Objects of the Charity are for the public benefit to support women, men and children affected by trauma, domestic abuse and violence, in particular (but not exclusively) by:
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a) Providing relief and therapeutic support for people impacted by the effects of trauma, domestic abuse and violence;
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b) Promoting awareness of the impact of trauma, domestic violence and abuse and the adoption of strategies to enable recovery; and
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c) Advancing the education of the public in the subject of trauma recovery, domestic abuse and violence.
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Objectives and activities (continued)
b. Activities undertaken to achieve objectives
SAFE’s vision is for a world free from the impact of trauma.
SAFE’s mission is to:
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Provide therapy and training to support families and individuals to break the cycle of abuse.
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Be a leading voice in trauma recovery through cutting edge research and innovation.
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Drive an ecosystem wide approach across communities and supporting agencies.
SAFE has six core pillars which provide the foundation for the organisation. Our pillars set out the behaviours, beliefs and attitudes that define our culture and underpin our work and decision making:
Boundaries:
To empower change through clarity and openness in communication
Respect:
To relate without judgment and embrace others’ diversity, experience, and views
Honesty:
To speak truthfully and listen to the truth of others
Continuity:
To provide sustainability, empathy, and integrity
Negotiation:
To be flexible and seek opportunities to learn
Boldness:
To challenge, innovate and create
At the core of SAFE’s mission are the people and relationships we nurture, driving our commitment to provide exemplary services to those recovering from trauma. Through continuous innovation and challenges, we strive to realise our vision of a world free from the effects of trauma.
As we reflect on the past year, it is impossible to ignore the deepening uncertainty that now defines the world in which we operate. From economic instability and political volatility to the growing pressure on public services and the charity sector, the landscape is shifting — rapidly and relentlessly. These changes are not abstract; they are felt acutely in the lives of those we support, in the systems we work within, and in the very fabric of our communities.
Against this backdrop of rising need and diminishing certainty, SAFE has remained a constant. Our commitment to trauma recovery — grounded in compassion, evidence, and the lived experience of survivors — has guided us through another demanding year. While others have contracted or withdrawn, we have continued to adapt, holding space for those navigating personal crises amid wider societal instability.
Our services have remained not only operational but vital. With growing demand and stretched resources across the sector, we have focused on deepening impact, reaching those furthest from support, and staying flexible in our delivery. This has included sustained provision through evenings and weekends, expansion of our online and hybrid models, and the continued integration of peer support and lived experience across our work.
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Objectives and activities (continued)
Throughout the year, we have seen the weight of trauma compounded by the realities of economic hardship, housing insecurity, and system fatigue. Yet despite these pressures, the strength, courage, and self-awareness shown by our clients have been a powerful reminder of what recovery makes possible. In every story of change, there is testament to the importance of safe, timely, trauma-informed support — and the pressing need for that support to remain available, accessible, and trusted.
We are proud of what has been achieved this year — not only in outcomes, but in the quiet persistence it takes to keep showing up, to keep holding ground, and to keep believing in a different future. The Domestic Abuse Act and related legislative reforms have offered important recognition of survivors’ rights, but gaps in provision and the fragmentation of commissioning threaten to undermine that progress.
Our approach remains rooted in the belief that healing is possible, and that services must evolve in step with both the needs of individuals and the realities of the world around them. As we move forward, we do so with clarity, purpose, and an unshakeable belief in the power of connection, safety, and compassion — even, and especially, in uncertain times.
c. Case Study: My Name is Annie, and this is my story.
Profile/Background
Annie is a white British, straight, cisgendered woman in her late thirties. She grew up with her mum, where she experienced neglect, physical, and emotional abuse. She has three children with her ex-partner, with whom she is now divorced, and they share custody. She experienced coercive control, emotional and sexual abuse.
Assessment/Current Circumstances
Annie works full time, lives alone, and has custody of her children 50% of the time. She struggles to feel safe around her ex-partner and feels deeply affected by his moods and behaviour. She had a complicated relationship with her Mum who lives over an hour away and feels responsible for her well-being, as well as that of her younger brother.
Intervention
Annie was referred into service through her GP and had 16 1:1 face-to-face counselling sessions. She was experiencing very low moods, panic attacks, struggling with regular sleep, and feeling frightened of the future. She reported crying all the time, having no self-esteem and feeling overwhelmed with guilt.
Work Completed
Annie recognised that she was consistently neglected by her mum as a child. She realised that she had blamed herself for being alone and not cared for, always searching for what she had done wrong. She named the unsafety — both physical and emotional — and began to understand how this had shaped her sense of self and her model of relationships. As she grew in confidence and started to see herself differently, she was able to be more honest about some of the coping mechanisms she had developed. Feelings of anger, resentment, and disappointment about how she had been treated in the past began to surface — alongside a deep sadness for the care and connection she never received.
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Objectives and activities (continued)
Change
By recognising that the responsibility lay with her parent and not herself, Annie understood that she had often been carrying guilt, shame, and blame all her life. Annie saw how this meant she was often feeling and responding from a powerless child state. She became aware of the stories she was telling herself and how her self-image led her to feel helpless and stuck. This was a significant moment in the work, creating a shift in Annie’s ability to implement changes in her life outside of the therapy space.
Outcome
Annie allowed herself to explore expressing feelings of anger, resentment, and disappointment about how she had been treated in the past, which brought with it feelings of compassion for herself. This, in turn, opened up opportunities for Annie to celebrate herself in the here and now. She was kinder to herself when she got something wrong, and she praised herself when she achieved small wins. This enabled Annie to grow in confidence and begin seeing herself in a different way, which allowed her to be more honest with herself about some of her coping mechanisms.
Impact
Annie reported feeling more resilient and recovering quickly from incidents that would normally completely knock her off track for days or even weeks. She is holding firmer boundaries with others and is feeling more resourced because of that. Annie tackled some unhealthy coping mechanisms and took small steps to replace them with healthy, more fulfilling ways to support herself. She reported that she can identify her negative automatic thoughts, feelings, and actions quicker and meet her own needs more effectively. She feels confident about her future and is focused.
d. Volunteers
Whilst there is a paid staff team in the organisation, volunteers are central to the provision of support to the public. During the reporting year, there were on average 9 active volunteers. Volunteers receive support and supervision and follow policy and guidance.
e. Public Benefit
Trustees of the Charity have complied with the duty in S.4 of the 2011 Charities Act to have due regard to guidance published by the Charity Commission. The Charity provides a public benefit by providing the public in its area of benefit with accessible, confidential, and impartial support regardless of age, gender, race, disability or sexuality.
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Objectives and activities (continued)
Achievements and performance
a. Outcomes
Key Achievements and Developments During the Year
2024–2025 has been a year of continued delivery, resilience and adaptation. We maintained our commitment to trauma-informed services amidst a challenging external landscape, shaped by ongoing funding pressures and uncertainty in commissioning arrangements. We received 993 requests for support during the year.
Therapy Services
The second, and final, year of the Devon County Council-funded Trauma Therapy Service was successfully delivered, providing flexible and accessible counselling and group support, seven days a week. Services were offered in-person, online, and by telephone, ensuring individuals facing barriers to access could still receive timely and appropriate support.
Flourishing Families & Flourishing Futures
Our family and youth-focused programmes continued to deliver a wide range of interventions including one-to-one therapeutic support, peer group sessions, storytelling workshops, whole-family interventions, and school engagement. Practitioners remained embedded within educational settings, offering consultation, training, and attendance at multi-agency meetings to ensure holistic support for young people.
The Storytelling Project; Reclaiming Voice Through Narrative
One of the most powerful developments this year has been the growth of our Storytelling Project — a creative, therapeutic initiative designed to support children and young people in making sense of their experiences, reclaiming their voice, and building emotional resilience through narrative.
Born from the understanding that trauma often disrupts not only a child’s sense of safety but also their ability to process and articulate what has happened, the project provides a structured yet flexible space for expression. Through one-to-one sessions and group workshops, participants are guided to explore their personal stories using metaphor, creativity, and symbolism — enabling them to externalise difficult feelings without needing to revisit traumatic detail directly.
What has emerged is a testament to the healing power of being heard. Participants have used story to imagine safety, express courage, confront fear, and rebuild identity. For many, this has been the first time they have felt in control of their own narrative — not defined by what happened to them, but by the meaning they choose to make from it.
The project has also had a wider impact. Schools have reported improved engagement and behaviour among participants, alongside stronger peer relationships and reduced conflict. Practitioners have observed increased emotional vocabulary, self-awareness, and a growing ability among young people to name, manage, and share their feelings. For families, it has opened new channels of communication, helping parents better understand what their children may be holding.
Importantly, the Storytelling Project is not just a therapeutic tool — it is an act of reclamation. It supports children and young people not only to cope, but to grow, to create, and to connect. It aligns with our broader mission to place lived experience at the centre of recovery, and to recognise the importance of expression, meaning-
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making, and identity in healing from trauma.
Lived Experience and Innovation
We continued to embed the voice of lived experience in our services, acknowledging it as a critical driver of effective, empathetic delivery. Feedback shaped service development and helped us advocate for more inclusive, responsive support systems. We also explored the use of digital tools to increase reach and innovation in trauma recovery.
Collaboration and Community Engagement
At the heart of our work is a belief that we are stronger when we work together. Collaboration is not simply a method — it is a mindset. It recognises that the challenges we seek to address are complex and interconnected, and that lasting change can only be achieved through collective effort, shared purpose, and mutual trust.
Our approach to partnership working is grounded in a deep commitment to shared values. These include integrity, openness, equity, and a relentless focus on improving outcomes for those we support. These principles are not only reflected in our internal culture but also form the foundation for all of our external relationships. They guide how we show up, how we make decisions, and how we move forward together with others.
In a time of increasing pressure across society — from economic instability to overstretched public services — collaboration has become more essential than ever. It allows us to pool resources, challenge siloed thinking, and unlock innovative responses to entrenched issues. Whether working with frontline services, grassroots networks, or system leaders, our goal remains the same: to amplify impact and centre the needs of those with lived experience.
We are committed to building partnerships that are not just operationally effective, but values-driven and future-focused. This means investing in co-creation, ensuring open and honest communication, and embedding shared principles into everyday practice. It means supporting leadership at every level to model and maintain the culture we aspire to. And it means creating space for learning, reflection, and adaptability, recognising that effective collaboration must evolve as needs and contexts change.
By working in this way, we contribute to a stronger, more connected ecosystem of support — one that is capable of responding to complexity with compassion, creativity, and courage. Through these relationships, we continue to foster community resilience, champion innovation, and ensure that our work remains rooted in both local insight and broader system awareness.
In challenging times, collaboration is not a luxury — it is a necessity. It is how we maintain momentum, how we share responsibility, and how we build the kind of collective capacity that genuine social change demands.
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Outcomes and Impact
Over the past year, we have continued to respond to significant and ongoing demand for our services. As we reflect on the outcomes of our work, we are encouraged by the progress we have seen — in individuals, families, and the wider systems that support them.
Our approach continues to demonstrate tangible and meaningful impact. Across our services, we have seen improvements in emotional wellbeing, mental health, and family relationships. People are reporting greater resilience, increased confidence, and an enhanced ability to manage the challenges they face. These outcomes are a testament not only to the strength of those we support, but also to the value of timely, trauma-informed intervention.
We remain committed to understanding the difference our work makes — and where it can go further. Our monitoring and evaluation processes combine data, feedback, and reflective practice to ensure we remain accountable, adaptive, and attuned to the evolving needs of the communities we serve. This includes listening closely to those with lived experience and using their insights to inform and refine our delivery.
This evaluative approach is not simply about measuring success — it is a vital tool for learning. It helps us to identify where our efforts are most effective, where they could be intensified, and where new approaches may be needed. It also helps us to anticipate emerging needs and consider where our work could contribute to wider systemic change.
As we look ahead, we will continue to explore new and innovative areas of practice — those with the potential to make a deeper, more sustainable impact. We will seek opportunities to build on our existing strengths, to extend our reach, and to collaborate with others in ways that amplify learning and influence.
We recognise the potential of our work to inform not only local responses but also national conversations about trauma, recovery, and resilience. By sharing evidence, shaping policy, and advocating for change, we aim to contribute to a broader movement for social transformation — one that places healing, equity, and dignity at its core .
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SAFE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
TRUSTEES' REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Financial review
a. Financial Review
Income for the year totalled £757,942 (2024: £838,247). Total resources expended amounted to £759,091 (2024: £808,316). The balance of funds at 31 March 2025 was £371,326 (2024: £372,475). In the year a proportion of these funds were restricted and could only be used for specific purposes. The balance of restricted funds at 31 March 2025 was £Nil (2024: £Nil). The balance of unrestricted funds at 31 March 2025 was £371,326 (2024: £372,475) (unrestricted income funds).
b. Investment Policy
As required by its Articles in furtherance of its objectives, the company has the power to invest the monies of the company not immediately required for its purposes in or upon such investments, securities or property as may be thought fit, subject to any conditions and consents that may be imposed or required by law.
c. Reserves Policy
Following best practice guidance SAFE continues to operate a reserves policy whereby funds held by the Charity, but not otherwise committed, are set aside to meet any unforeseen financial challenges that might arise in the following year. This would allow the charity to continue activities following any significant reduction in funding as well as sufficient time to potentially raise alternative funds. The trustees have determined that the appropriate level of reserves should be the equivalent of 3 - 6 months' operating expenses, £125,000, and any remaining funds are held as designated funds for future project use. The total unrestricted funds as at 31 March 2025 was £371,326. Currently the Charity has not designated any material amounts for future use.
Structure, governance and management
a. Constitution
The Charity is controlled by its governing document, the Articles of Association, and constitutes a limited company, limited by guarantee, as defined by the Companies Act 2006.
The Charity is constituted as a company limited by guarantee and is therefore governed by Articles of Association.
The Trustees of the Charity are also the Directors for the purposes of Company Law. Eligibility for membership of the Charity and membership of the Board of Trustees is governed by the Articles of Association.
b. Methods of appointment or election of Trustees
The management of the company is the responsibility of the Trustees who are elected and co-opted under the terms of the Memorandum of Association. Prospective Trustees go through a rigorous application and induction process and references are taken before they are invited to attend a monthly Board meeting. We require all trustees to undergo an enhanced Disclosure Barring Service check. And, as good practice, and to comply with the rigors of funding applications, trustees are all asked to do on-line Safeguarding training or, to provide proof of a recently completed and relevant course. Induction includes being given copies of key SAFE documents and agreeing confidentiality, a code of conduct, eligibility, and conflict of interests. After attending two Board meetings applicants are eligible to become Trustees and may be invited to do so if agreed by the rest of the Board. Trustees serve for a term of 3 years and may be appointed to serve further terms.
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Structure, governance and management (continued)
c. Organisational structure and decision-making policies
The Trustees are accountable for ensuring that SAFE Foundation has a clear strategy, that it remains true to its original vision and that it discharges all its financial and legal obligations.
The Board of Trustees meet quarterly.
The day-to-day making and responsibility for management of the charity is delegated to a full-time Chief Executive who reports on performance against the Strategic Business Plan. Accounting services are outsourced and Management Accounts are prepared for all Board of Trustee meetings. Those decisions with high financial and/or strategic implications are taken to the Board of Trustees who are responsible for making such decisions as required. Regular monthly supervision sessions are held with the Chief Executive.
Members of the Board, usually with the CEO, form Committees with specific tasks. From time to time task and finish working groups are created as they are needed.
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Plans for future periods
As we move into the next financial year, SAFE enters a period of transition shaped by significant uncertainty across the wider sector. Shifting local and national priorities — particularly regarding county council commissioning decisions — have created a complex and unstable environment for organisations delivering domestic abuse and trauma recovery services. The cumulative effects of reduced public funding, economic pressures, and growing need are being felt across the charity sector, prompting a re-evaluation of what is possible, sustainable, and impactful.
In response, we are undertaking a strategic review of our operating model to ensure that our approach remains viable, relevant, and aligned with the changing external landscape. This includes exploring how best to continue delivering trauma-informed support in a way that upholds our values, protects the integrity of our work, and maximises impact for those we serve.
As part of this review, Trustees will also consider the broader risks and uncertainties facing the sector:
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Funding pressures and commissioning uncertainty – Public sector commissioning processes are evolving, with greater competition for contracts and a move towards larger, integrated service models. This creates challenges for forward planning and sustainability and poses threats to smaller organisations.
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Reduced public funding and increased economic pressure – Ongoing constraints on local authority and central government budgets, alongside the cost-of-living crisis, place strain both on organisations and on the families they support.
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Sector overstretch – Demand for support services continues to rise across the domestic abuse, mental health, and wider social care sectors. Many organisations are working at or beyond capacity, increasing pressure across the system as a whole.
While these risks are not unique to SAFE, Trustees remain committed to careful monitoring and to taking a proactive approach. We continue to review our operating model, explore opportunities for collaboration, and strengthen our resilience so that we can adapt to change and continue delivering impact for the people we serve.
While the future shape of our delivery is not yet confirmed, what remains certain is our unwavering commitment to the individuals and families at the heart of our mission. We will continue to focus on quality, accessibility, and person-centred care — adapting where necessary to ensure we remain responsive and effective in a time of change.
As always, this work will be grounded in evidence. We are continuing to assess the impact of our services through rigorous evaluation processes that incorporate both quantitative data and lived experience. These insights will guide our decisions, helping us to identify what has worked, what is most needed, and where innovation or collaboration could strengthen our response.
We are also exploring new opportunities for partnership, digital development, and systems influence — recognising that the challenges ahead will require creative, cross-sector solutions. Whether through direct delivery or strategic advocacy, we remain committed to ensuring that the needs of survivors and those affected by trauma continue to be recognised, prioritised, and addressed.
This is not an easy time for our service users, for our organisation, or for the wider systems in which we work. But we continue to hold firm to our core belief: that healing is possible, and that support, when offered with compassion and integrity, can change lives.
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Funds held as custodian
No funds are held as custodian.
Members' liability
The Members of the company guarantee to contribute an amount not exceeding £1 to the assets of the company in the event of winding up.
Statement of Trustees' responsibilities
The Trustees (who are also the directors of the company for the purposes of company law) are responsible for preparing the Trustees' report and the financial statements in accordance with applicable law and United Kingdom Accounting Standards (United Kingdom Generally Accepted Accounting Practice).
Company law requires the Trustees to prepare financial statements for each financial . Under company law, the Trustees must not approve the financial statements unless they are satisfied that they give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the company and of its incoming resources and application of resources, including its income and expenditure, for that period. In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
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select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
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observe the methods and principles of the Charities SORP (FRS 102);
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make judgments and accounting estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
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state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards (FRS 102) have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements;
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prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the company will continue in business.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that are sufficient to show and explain the company's transactions and disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the company and enable them to ensure that the financial statements comply with the Companies Act 2006. They are also responsible for safeguarding the assets of the company and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Approved by order of the members of the board of Trustees on and signed on their behalf 20/10/2025 by:
M Peckham
(Chair of Trustees)
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SAFE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Independent examiner's report to the Trustees of SAFE Foundation ('the company')
I report to the charity Trustees on my examination of the accounts of the company for the year ended 31 March 2025.
Responsibilities and basis of report
As the Trustees of the company (and its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the accounts in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 ('the 2006 Act').
Having satisfied myself that the accounts of the company are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the 2006 Act and are eligible for independent examination, I report in respect of my examination of the company's accounts carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 ('the 2011 Act'). In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.
Independent examiner's statement
Since the company's gross income exceeded £250,000 your examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the 2011 Act. I confirm that I am qualified to undertake the examination because I am a member of ICAEW, which is one of the listed bodies.
I have completed my examination. I confirm that no matters have come to my attention in connection with the examination giving me cause to believe:
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accounting records were not kept in respect of the company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or
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the accounts do not accord with those records; or
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the accounts do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the 2006 Act 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; or
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the accounts have not been prepared in accordance with the methods and principles of the Statement of Recommended Practice for accounting and reporting by charities [applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)].
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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
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.
Signed: Dated: 22/10/25
Laura Waycott FCA
Griffin
Chartered Accountants Courtenay House Pynes Hill Exeter EX2 5AZ
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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES (INCORPORATING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Note Income from: Donations and legacies 4 Charitable activities 5 Investments 6 Total income Expenditure on: Raising funds Charitable activities 7 Total expenditure Net movement in funds Reconciliation of funds: Total funds brought forward Net movement in funds Total funds carried forward |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 121,511 8,380 8,007 137,898 7,355 131,692 139,047 (1,149) 372,475 (1,149) 371,326 |
Restricted funds 2025 £ 620,044 - - 620,044 25,157 594,887 620,044 - - - - |
Total funds 2025 £ 741,555 8,380 8,007 757,942 32,512 726,579 759,091 (1,149) 372,475 (1,149) 371,326 |
Total funds 2024 £ 828,069 7,255 2,923 |
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| 838,247 | ||||
| 30,130 778,186 |
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| 808,316 | ||||
| 29,931 | ||||
| 342,544 29,931 |
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| 372,475 |
The Statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year.
The notes on pages 20 to 36 form part of these financial statements.
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(A company limited by guarantee) REGISTERED NUMBER: 01837296
SAFE FOUNDATION
BALANCE SHEET AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
| Note Fixed assets Tangible assets 12 Investments 13 Current assets Debtors 14 Cash at bank and in hand Current liabilities Creditors: amounts falling due within one year 15 Net current assets Total assets less current liabilities Net assets excluding pension asset Total net assets Charity funds Restricted funds 16 Unrestricted funds 16 Total funds |
19,568 363,767 383,335 (16,201) |
2025 £ 4,192 - 4,192 367,134 371,326 371,326 371,326 - 371,326 371,326 |
29,576 353,876 383,452 (18,188) |
2024 £ 6,578 633 |
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| 7,211 365,264 |
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| 372,475 | ||||
| 372,475 | ||||
| 372,475 | ||||
| - 372,475 |
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| 372,475 |
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SAFE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
BALANCE SHEET (CONTINUED) AS AT 31 MARCH 2025
The company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006.
The members have not required the company to obtain an audit for the year in question in accordance with section 476 of Companies Act 2006.
The Trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and preparation of financial statements.
The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to entities subject to the small companies regime.
The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Trustees and signed on their behalf by:
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M Peckham
(Chair of Trustees)
Date:
The notes on pages 20 to 36 form part of these financial statements.
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SAFE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
STATEMENT OF CASH FLOWS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| Cash flows from operating activities Net cash used in operating activities Cash flows from investing activities Dividends, interests and rents from investments Proceeds from the sale of tangible fixed assets Purchase of tangible fixed assets Net cash provided by investing activities Cash flows from financing activities Net cash provided by financing activities Change in cash and cash equivalents in the year Cash and cash equivalents at the beginning of the year Cash and cash equivalents at the end of the year The notes on pages 20 to 36 form part of these financial statements |
2025 £ 3,017 8,007 - (1,133) 6,874 - 9,891 353,876 363,767 |
2024 £ 9,275 2,923 4,750 (4,676) 2,997 - 12,272 341,604 353,876 |
|---|---|---|
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SAFE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
1. General information
The company is a company limited by guarantee. The members of the company are the Trustees named on page 1. In the event of the company being wound up, the liability in respect of the guarantee is limited to £1 per member of the company. The registered office is 1 Alba Court, Emperor Way, Exeter, EX1 3QS.
2. Accounting policies
2.1 Basis of preparation of financial statements
The financial statements 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 2015), the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) and the Companies Act 2006.
SAFE Foundation meets the definition of a public benefit entity under FRS 102. Assets and liabilities are initially recognised at historical cost or transaction value unless otherwise stated in the relevant accounting policy.
2.2 Going concern
The Trustees have identified reduced public funding and increased economic pressure which can raise concerns about the ability of the charity to remain a going concern. Factors to consider that effect the future of the Charity have been identified as part of the Trustees annual report.
2.3 Income
All income is recognised once the company has entitlement to the income, it is probable that the income will be received and the amount of income receivable can be measured reliably.
Grants are included in the Statement of financial activities on a receivable basis. The balance of income received for specific purposes but not expended during the period is shown in the relevant funds on the Balance sheet. Where income is received in advance of entitlement of receipt, its recognition is deferred and included in creditors as deferred income. Where entitlement occurs before income is received, the income is accrued.
Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.
Income tax recoverable in relation to investment income is recognised at the time the investment income is receivable.
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SAFE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.4 Expenditure
Expenditure is recognised once there is a legal or constructive obligation to transfer economic benefit to a third party, 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 classified by activity. The costs of each activity are made up of the total of direct costs and shared costs, including support costs involved in undertaking each activity. Direct costs attributable to a single activity are allocated directly to that activity. Shared costs which contribute to more than one activity and support costs which are not attributable to a single activity are apportioned between those activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources. Central staff costs are allocated on the basis of time spent, and depreciation charges allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.
Expenditure on raising funds includes all expenditure incurred by the company to raise funds for its charitable purposes and includes costs of all fundraising activities events and non-charitable trading.
Expenditure on charitable activities is incurred on directly undertaking the activities which further the company's objectives, as well as any associated support costs.
2.5 Interest receivable
Interest on funds held on deposit is included when receivable and the amount can be measured reliably by the company; this is normally upon notification of the interest paid or payable by the institution with whom the funds are deposited.
2.6 Tangible fixed assets and depreciation
Tangible fixed assets costing £50 or more are capitalised and recognised when future economic benefits are probable and the cost or value of the asset can be measured reliably.
Tangible fixed assets are initially recognised at cost. After recognition, under the cost model, tangible fixed assets are measured at cost less accumulated depreciation and any accumulated impairment losses. All costs incurred to bring a tangible fixed asset into its intended working condition should be included in the measurement of cost.
Depreciation is charged so as to allocate the cost of tangible fixed assets less their residual value over their estimated useful lives, using the straight-line and reducing balance method.
Depreciation is provided on the following bases:
Motor vehicles - 20% reducing balance - Fixtures, fittings and equipment 20% straight line
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SAFE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.7 Investments
Fixed asset investments are a form of financial instrument and are initially recognised at their transaction cost and subsequently measured at fair value at the Balance sheet date, unless the value cannot be measured reliably in which case it is measured at cost less impairment. Investment gains and losses, whether realised or unrealised, are combined and presented as ‘Gains/(Losses) on investments’ in the Statement of financial activities.
2.8 Debtors
Trade and other debtors are recognised at the settlement amount after any trade discount offered. Prepayments are valued at the amount prepaid net of any trade discounts due.
2.9 Cash at bank and in hand
Cash at bank and in hand includes cash and short-term highly liquid investments with a short maturity of three months or less from the date of acquisition or opening of the deposit or similar account.
2.10 Liabilities and provisions
Liabilities are recognised when there is an obligation at the Balance sheet date as a result of a past event, it is probable that a transfer of economic benefit will be required in settlement, and the amount of the settlement can be estimated reliably.
Liabilities are recognised at the amount that the company anticipates it will pay to settle the debt or the amount it has received as advanced payments for the goods or services it must provide.
Provisions are measured at the best estimate of the amounts required to settle the obligation. Where the effect of the time value of money is material, the provision is based on the present value of those amounts, discounted at the pre-tax discount rate that reflects the risks specific to the liability. The unwinding of the discount is recognised in the Statement of financial activities as a finance cost.
2.11 Financial instruments
The company only has financial assets and financial liabilities of a kind that qualify as basic financial instruments. Basic financial instruments are initially recognised at transaction value and subsequently measured at their settlement value with the exception of bank loans which are subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.
2.12 Pensions
The company operates a defined contribution pension scheme and the pension charge represents the amounts payable by the company to the fund in respect of the year.
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SAFE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
2. Accounting policies (continued)
2.13 Fund accounting
General funds are unrestricted funds which are available for use at the discretion of the Trustees in furtherance of the general objectives of the company and which have not been designated for other purposes.
Designated funds comprise unrestricted funds that have been set aside by the Trustees for particular purposes. The aim and use of each designated fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Restricted funds are funds which are to be used in accordance with specific restrictions imposed by donors or which have been raised by the company for particular purposes. The costs of raising and administering such funds are charged against the specific fund. The aim and use of each restricted fund is set out in the notes to the financial statements.
Investment income, gains and losses are allocated to the appropriate fund.
3. Critical accounting estimates and areas of judgment
Estimates and judgments are continually evaluated and are based on historical experience and other factors, including expectations of future events that are believed to be reasonable under the circumstances.
Critical accounting estimates and assumptions:
The company makes estimates and assumptions concerning the future. The resulting accounting estimates and assumptions will, by definition, seldom equal the related actual results. The estimates and assumptions that have a significant risk of causing a material adjustment to the carrying amounts of assets and liabilities within the next financial year are discussed below.
Critical areas of judgment:
Depreciation is estimated over the useful economic life of an asset in order to write off the value of this asset in line with life.
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SAFE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
4. Income from donations and legacies
| Donations Grants Donations Grants |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 12,511 109,000 121,511 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 2,406 59,986 62,392 |
Restricted funds 2025 £ - 620,044 620,044 Restricted funds 2024 £ - 765,677 765,677 |
Total funds 2025 £ 12,511 729,044 |
|---|---|---|---|
| 741,555 | |||
| Total funds 2024 £ 2,406 825,663 |
|||
| 828,069 |
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SAFE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
Analysis of grants received
| The National Lottery Community Fund Children in Need Devon County Council Leathersellers Co Rayne Foundation Society of the Holy Child Jesus Masonic Various small grants Jamieson-Bystock Postcode Community Strategic Partnership Henry Smith Charitable Trust The Norman Family FearFree Health Opportunities Devon CIC Paul Hamlyn Foundation David Gibbons |
2025 £ 128,619 22,625 333,600 20,000 - - 20,000 - 3,000 40,000 - 92,200 2,000 55,000 12,000 - - 729,044 |
2024 £ 259,426 28,651 303,600 - 20,000 10,000 20,000 984 - - 900 88,600 2,002 55,000 2,000 33,000 1,500 |
|---|---|---|
| 825,663 |
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SAFE FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
5. Income from charitable activities
| Domestic Violence Recovery Domestic Violence Recovery Investment income Bank interest receivable Bank interest receivable |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 8,380 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 7,255 Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 8,007 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 2,923 |
Total funds 2025 £ 8,380 |
|---|---|---|
| Total funds 2024 £ 7,255 |
||
| Total funds 2025 £ 8,007 |
||
| Total funds 2024 £ 2,923 |
6. Investment income
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SAFE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
7. Analysis of expenditure on charitable activities
Summary by fund type
| Domestic Violence Recovery Domestic Violence Recovery |
Unrestricted funds 2025 £ 131,692 Unrestricted funds 2024 £ 3,521 |
Restricted funds 2025 £ 594,887 Restricted funds 2024 £ 774,665 |
Total 2025 £ 726,579 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total 2024 £ 778,186 |
8. Analysis of expenditure by activities
| Domestic Violence Recovery Domestic Violence Recovery |
Activities undertaken directly 2025 £ 501,890 Activities undertaken directly 2024 £ 535,807 |
Support costs 2025 £ 224,689 Support costs 2024 £ 242,379 |
Total funds 2025 £ 726,579 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Total funds 2024 £ 778,186 |
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SAFE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
8. Analysis of expenditure by activities (continued)
Analysis of direct costs
| Staff costs Supervision, training and support Travel and subsistence Premises costs Other Counselling |
Total funds 2025 £ 140,287 35,997 12,233 24,435 11,214 277,724 501,890 |
Total funds 2024 £ 165,150 80,456 7,068 26,922 5,131 251,080 |
|---|---|---|
| 535,807 |
Analysis of support costs
| Staff costs Depreciation Supervision, training and support Travel and subsistence Premises costs Office costs Governance Professional fees Accountancy fees Profit/Loss on disposal |
Total funds 2025 £ 106,209 1,922 15,252 1,724 18,686 14,810 2,013 54,434 7,409 2,230 224,689 |
Total funds 2024 £ 146,988 5,174 19,502 2,425 23,962 15,021 2,786 15,693 4,930 5,898 |
|---|---|---|
| 242,379 |
9. Independent examiner's remuneration
The independent examiner's remuneration amounts to an independent examiner fee of £595 (2024 - £572) , and accounts preparation fee of £1,191 ( 2024 - £1,145 ).
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SAFE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
10. Staff costs
| Wages and salaries Social security costs Contribution to defined contribution pension schemes |
2025 £ 253,535 14,486 5,627 273,648 |
2024 £ 311,272 20,252 5,949 |
|---|---|---|
| 337,473 |
The average number of persons employed by the company during the year was as follows:
| Management and administration of charity Direct charitable activity |
2025 No. 4 5 9 |
2024 No. 4 6 |
|---|---|---|
| 10 |
The number of employees whose employee benefits (excluding employer pension costs) exceeded £60,000 was:
In the band £60,001 - £70,000
| 2025 | 2024 |
|---|---|
| No. | No. |
| 1 | - |
The key management personnel of the charity comprise the senior management team as listed on page 1. The total amount of employee benefits (including employer pension contributions and employer national insurance contributions) received by key management personnel for their services to the charity was £147,911 (2024: £162,268).
11. Trustees' remuneration and expenses
During the year, no Trustees received any remuneration or other benefits (2024 - £NIL) .
During the year ended 31 March 2025, no expenses were reimbursed or paid directly to any Trustee (2024 - £368 paid to 1 Trustees during the year, for reimbursement of travel and subsistence).
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SAFE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 12. Tangible fixed assets Cost or valuation At 1 April 2024 Additions Disposals At 31 March 2025 Depreciation At 1 April 2024 Charge for the year On disposals At 31 March 2025 Net book value At 31 March 2025 At 31 March 2024 13. Fixed asset investments At 1 April 2024 Disposals Net book value At 31 March 2024 |
Furniture and equipment £ 14,462 1,133 (5,985) 9,610 7,884 1,922 (4,388) 5,418 4,192 6,578 Trade investments £ 633 (633) 633 |
|---|---|
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SAFE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
14. Debtors
| Due after more than one year Other debtors Due within one year Trade debtors Prepayments and accrued income |
2025 £ 8,955 8,955 1,000 9,613 19,568 |
2024 £ 8,955 |
|---|---|---|
| 8,955 7,390 13,231 |
||
| 29,576 |
15. Creditors: Amounts falling due within one year
| Trade creditors Other taxation and social security Other creditors Accruals and deferred income |
2025 £ 923 3,556 672 11,050 16,201 |
2024 £ - 5,730 1,158 11,300 |
|---|---|---|
| 18,188 |
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SAFE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16. Statement of funds
Statement of funds - current year
| Unrestricted funds General Funds - all funds Restricted funds Children and Families Service Total of funds |
Balance at 1 April 2024 £ 372,475 - 372,475 |
Income £ 137,898 620,044 757,942 |
Expenditure £ (139,047) (620,044) (759,091) |
Balance at 31 March 2025 £ 371,326 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - | ||||
| 371,326 |
The specific purpose for which the funds are to be applied are as follows:
Children and Families Service : Delivers support in the community for children and young people aged from 5 to 17 who are affected by domestic violence and abuse. The fund also includes: Boys & Young Men Community Support, which delivers support in the community for boys and young men aged 5 to 18 who are affected by domestic violence and abuse; and Flourishing Families, which supports children and parents to recover from the trauma of domestic abuse together.
Charity vehicle: Funds used to purchase a vehicle to allow the charity to take children and young people that they work with on trips and activities in order to help improve their emotional wellbeing and help them to heal from the trauma experienced. This fund is reduced each year with the allocation of depreciation charged over the assets useful economic life.
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SAFE FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
16. Statement of funds (continued)
Statement of funds - prior year
| Unrestricted funds General Funds Restricted funds Children and Families Service Charity vehicle Total of funds Summary of funds Summary of funds - current year General funds Restricted funds |
Balance at 1 April 2023 £ 310,187 22,936 9,421 32,357 342,544 Balance at 1 April 2024 £ 372,475 - 372,475 |
Income £ 72,570 765,677 - 765,677 838,247 Income £ 137,898 620,044 757,942 |
Expenditure £ (10,282) (788,613) (9,421) (798,034) (808,316) Expenditure £ (139,047) (620,044) (759,091) |
Balance at 31 March 2024 £ 372,475 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| - - |
||||
| - | ||||
| 372,475 | ||||
| Balance at 31 March 2025 £ 371,326 - |
||||
| 371,326 |
17. Summary of funds
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SAFE FOUNDATION
(A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
17. Summary of funds (continued)
Summary of funds - prior year
| Summary of funds - prior year | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Balance at | ||||
| Balance at | 31 March | |||
| 1 April 2023 | Income | Expenditure | 2024 | |
| £ | £ | £ | £ | |
| General funds | 310,187 | 72,570 | (10,282) | 372,475 |
| Restricted funds | 32,357 | 765,677 | (798,034) | - |
| 342,544 | 838,247 | (808,316) | 372,475 | |
| Analysis of net assets between funds | ||||
| Analysis of net assets between funds | - current year | |||
| Unrestricted | Total | |||
| funds | funds | |||
| 2025 | 2025 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Tangible fixed assets | 4,192 | 4,192 | ||
| Debtors due after more than one year | 8,955 | 8,955 | ||
| Current assets | 374,380 | 374,380 | ||
| Creditors due within one year | (16,201) | (16,201) | ||
| Total | 371,326 | 371,326 | ||
| Analysis of net assets between funds | - prior year | |||
| Unrestricted | Total | |||
| funds | funds | |||
| 2024 | 2024 | |||
| £ | £ | |||
| Tangible fixed assets | 6,578 | 6,578 | ||
| Trade investments | 633 | 633 | ||
| Debtors due after more than one year | 8,955 | 8,955 | ||
| Current assets | 374,497 | 374,497 | ||
| Creditors due within one year | (18,188) | (18,188) | ||
| Total | 372,475 | 372,475 |
18. Analysis of net assets between funds
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SAFE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
| 19. Reconciliation of net movement in funds to net cash flow from operating activities 2025 £ Net income/expenditure for the year (as per Statement of Financial Activities) (1,149) Adjustments for: Depreciation charges 1,922 Dividends, interests and rents from investments (8,007) Loss on the sale of fixed assets 2,230 Decrease/(increase) in debtors 10,008 Decrease in creditors (1,987) Net cash provided by operating activities 3,017 20. Analysis of cash and cash equivalents 2025 £ Cash in hand 363,767 Total cash and cash equivalents 363,767 21. Analysis of changes in net debt At 1 April 2024 Cash flows £ £ Cash at bank and in hand 353,876 9,891 353,876 9,891 |
2024 £ 29,931 5,174 (2,923) 5,898 (9,112) (19,693) 9,275 2024 £ 353,876 353,876 At 31 March 2025 £ 363,767 363,767 |
|---|---|
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SAFE FOUNDATION (A company limited by guarantee)
NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025
22. Pension commitments
The charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the charity in an independently administered fund. The pension cost charge represents contributions payable by the charity to the fund and amounted to £5,627 (2024 - £5,949). Contributions totalling £672 (2024 - £1,158) were payable to the fund at the balance sheet date and are included in creditors.
23. Operating lease commitments
At 31 March 2025 the company had commitments to make future minimum lease payments under noncancellable operating leases as follows:
| Not later than 1 year Later than 1 year and not later than 5 years |
2025 £ 35,820 17,910 53,730 |
2024 £ 35,820 53,730 |
|---|---|---|
| 89,550 |
24. Related party transactions
The company has not entered into any related party transaction during the year, nor are there any outstanding balances owing between related parties and the company at 31 March 2025.
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