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2025-03-31-accounts

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Charity registration number 297903

Company registration number 02182441 (England and Wales)

SAFE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

ANNUAL REPORT AND UNAUDITED FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

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SAFE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

LEGAL AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Trustees

A Craven K O'Connell C Luke-Bennett B Manning (Appointed 8 April 2025)

Charity number 297903 Company number 02182441 Registered office Unit 4 Leanne Business Centre Sandford Lane Wareham BH20 4DY Independent examiner Hill Osborne Chartered Accountants Tower House Parkstone Road Poole Dorset BH15 2JH

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CONTENTS

Page
Trustees' report 1 - 2
Independent examiner's report 3
Statement of financial activities 4
Balance sheet 5
Notes to the financial statements 6 - 14

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

The trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the accounting policies set out in note 1 to the financial statements and comply with the charity's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006 and "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019).

Objectives and activities

The Charity's objects (the Objects) are restricted tot he relief of those in need by reason of old age, youth, ill-health, disability, financial hardship or other disadvantage (including, without limitation, the victims of violence or crime and those in fear of violence or crime) by the provision of help, support, assistance, and advice:

The charity achieves its Objects by providing free, practical and immediate home security and advice to victims of crime , or those that are at risk of crime, that compromise the security of their homes, for examples domestic abuse and violence, sexual violence, dwelling burglary, robbery (loss of house keys), distraction burglary, identify theft and hate crime, and to those in fear of such crimes.

We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charities Commission's general guidance on public benefit when reviewing our aims and objectives and in planning our future activities. In particular, the Trustees consider how planned activities will contribute to he aims and objectives they have set.

Strategies for achieving aims and objectives

The Charity achieved these by contracting with Local Authorities in England and Wales through statutory tendering processes and direct commissioning, to deliver reactive and proactive home security and safety schemes.

Public benefit

The trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the charity should undertake.

Achievements and performance

Significant activities and achievements against objectives

During the year, Safe Partnership Limited secured the homes of 2,078 individuals, representing a 21% increase compared with 2023/24. The charity worked with 46 referring partners, including local authorities, the OPCC, social housing providers, and domestic abuse charities, ensuring wide access to support for those in need.

The trustees are proud of this growth and the continued positive impact on the safety and wellbeing of clients.

Financial review

Income for the year to 31 March 2025 was £679,907 (2024; £565,643). Expenditure increase from £406,277 to £596,469 The overall surplus for the year was £78,767 (2024: £174,033) The charity has reserves available at the balance sheet date of £429,784 (2024: £351,018)

The charity maintained stable financial performance during the year, supported by ongoing contracts and funding agreements with partner organisations. Resources were focused on frontline delivery to maximise public benefit. The trustees continue to monitor expenditure carefully to ensure funds are used efficiently and in accordance with the charity’s objectives.

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TRUSTEES' REPORT (INCLUDING DIRECTORS' REPORT) (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Reserves policy

It is the policy of the charity that unrestricted funds which have not been designated for a specific use should be maintained at a level equivalent to three months’s expenditure. The trustees consider that reserves at this level will ensure that, in the event of a significant drop in funding, they will be able to continue the charity’s current activities while consideration is given to ways in which additional funds may be raised. This level of reserves has been maintained throughout the year.

Major risks

The trustees have identified the non-renewal of key contracts as the principal financial risk, given the charity’s reliance on external funding arrangements. To mitigate this, Safe Partnership Limited actively maintains strong relationships with its funders, demonstrates measurable impact, and seeks opportunities to diversify income streams.

Plans for future periods

For the 2025/26 financial year, Safe Partnership Limited plans to develop its charitable outreach to increase awareness and extend support to a wider range of individuals and communities affected by domestic abuse. The charity will continue to strengthen partnerships, explore new funding opportunities, and invest in service innovation to enhance long-term sustainability.

Structure, governance and management

The charity is a company limited by guarantee.

The trustees, who are also the directors for the purpose of company law, and who served during the year and up to the date of signature of the financial statements were:

A Craven

K O'Connell C Luke-Bennett B Watson (Resigned 20 September 2025) B Manning (Appointed 8 April 2025)

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

Trustees are familiar with the practical work of the charity having mostly served for more than one year and having had weekly reports in this period on the work and issues facing the charity. Prospective Trustees are first approached by the chairman of Chief Operations Officer who describe the charity's activities and outline the expected commitment. Once they have indicated a willingness to serve, they are sent the Charity's Trustee Information Pack and attendance on a suitable Trustee Induction course run by e.g. the National Council for Voluntary Organisations .New Trustees are elected annually, perhaps having been previously co-opted

The trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.

.............................. A Craven

Trustee

24/10/2025 Date: .............................................

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INDEPENDENT EXAMINER'S REPORT TO THE TRUSTEES OF SAFE PARTNERSHIP LIMITED

I report to the trustees on my examination of the financial statements of Safe Partnership Limited (the charity) for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the trustees of the charity (and also its directors for the purposes of company law) you are responsible for the preparation of the financial statements in accordance with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 (the 2006 Act).

Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the charity 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 charity’s financial statements carried out under section 145 of the Charities Act 2011 (the 2011 Act). In carrying out my examination I have followed all the applicable Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the 2011 Act.

Independent examiner's statement

Since the charity’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 the Institute of Chartered Accountants in England and Wales, 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 that in any material respect:

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 financial statements to be reached.

James Hill FCCA FCA

Hill Osborne Charted Accountants Tower House Parkstone Road Poole Dorset BH15 2JH

Dated: .........................

24/10/2025

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STATEMENT OF FINANCIAL ACTIVITIES INCLUDING INCOME AND EXPENDITURE ACCOUNT

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
Notes £ £
Income and endowments from:
Donations and legacies 3 6,000 6,001
Charitable activities 4 672,116 554,648
Investments 5 1,791 4,094
Other income 6 - 900
Total income 679,907 565,643
Expenditure on:
Raising funds 7 17,518 8,436
Charitable activities 8 568,608 392,634
Other expenditure 11 10,343 5,207
Total expenditure 596,469 406,277
Net gains/(losses) on investments 12 (4,671) 14,667
Net income and movement in funds 78,767 174,033
Reconciliation of funds:
Fund balances at 1 April 2024 351,017 176,985
Fund balances at 31 March 2025 429,784 351,018

The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.

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BALANCE SHEET

AS AT 31 MARCH 2025

Notes
Fixed assets
Tangible assets
14
Current assets
Stocks
15
Debtors
16
Investments
17
Cash at bank and in hand
Creditors: amounts falling due within
one year
19
Net current assets
Total assets less current liabilities
Creditors: amounts falling due after
more than one year
20
Net assets
The funds of the charity
Unrestricted funds
2025
£
35,826
88,372
134,010
150,673
408,881
44,419
£
65,322
364,462
429,784
-
429,784
429,784
429,784
2024
£
25,647
78,462
138,681
134,204
376,994
70,839
£
59,030
306,155
365,185
(14,167)
351,018
351,018
351,018

The company is entitled to the exemption from the audit requirement contained in section 477 of the Companies Act 2006, for the year ended 31 March 2025.

The directors acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Companies Act 2006 with respect to accounting records and the preparation of financial statements.

The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its financial statements for the year in question in accordance with section 476.

These financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

24/10/2025

The financial statements were approved by the trustees on .........................

..............................

A Craven

Trustee

Company registration number 02182441 (England and Wales)

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting policies

Charity information

Safe Partnership Limited is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Unit 4 Leanne Business Centre, Sandford Lane, Wareham, BH20 4DY.

1.1 Accounting convention

The financial statements have been prepared in accordance with the charity's [governing document], the Companies Act 2006, FRS 102 “The Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland” (“FRS 102”) and the Charities SORP "Accounting and Reporting by Charities: Statement of Recommended Practice applicable to charities preparing their accounts in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102)" (effective 1 January 2019). The charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.

The charity has taken advantage of the provisions in the SORP for charities not to prepare a Statement of Cash Flows.

The financial statements are prepared in sterling, which is the functional currency of the charity. Monetary amounts in these financial statements are rounded to the nearest £.

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention. The principal accounting policies adopted are set out below.

1.2 Going concern

At the time of approving the financial statements, the trustees have a reasonable expectation that the charity has adequate resources to continue in operational existence for the foreseeable future. Thus the trustees continue to adopt the going concern basis of accounting in preparing the financial statements.

1.3 Charitable funds

Unrestricted funds are available for use at the discretion of the trustees in furtherance of their charitable objectives.

Restricted funds are subject to specific conditions by donors or grantors as to how they may be used. The purposes and uses of the restricted funds are set out in the notes to the financial statements.

Endowment funds are subject to specific conditions by donors that the capital must be maintained by the charity.

1.4 Income

Income is recognised when the charity is legally entitled to it after any performance conditions have been met, the amounts can be measured reliably, and it is probable that income will be received.

Cash donations are recognised on receipt. Other donations are recognised once the charity has been notified of the donation, unless performance conditions require deferral of the amount. Income tax recoverable in relation to donations received under Gift Aid or deeds of covenant is recognised at the time of the donation.

Legacies are recognised on receipt or otherwise if the charity has been notified of an impending distribution, the amount is known, and receipt is expected. If the amount is not known, the legacy is treated as a contingent asset.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.5 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 are allocated on the portion of the asset’s use.

1.6 Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets are initially measured at cost and subsequently measured at cost or valuation, net of depreciation and any impairment losses.

Depreciation is recognised so as to write off the cost or valuation of assets less their residual values over their useful lives on the following bases:

Fixtures and fittings 3 years straight line Motor vehicles 3 years straight line

The gain or loss arising on the disposal of an asset is determined as the difference between the sale proceeds and the carrying value of the asset, and is recognised in the statement of financial activities.

1.7 Impairment of fixed assets

At each reporting end date, the charity reviews the carrying amounts of its tangible assets to determine whether there is any indication that those assets have suffered an impairment loss. If any such indication exists, the recoverable amount of the asset is estimated in order to determine the extent of the impairment loss (if any).

1.8 Stocks

Stocks are stated at the lower of cost and estimated selling price less costs to complete and sell. Cost comprises direct materials and, where applicable, direct labour costs and those overheads that have been incurred in bringing the stocks to their present location and condition. Items held for distribution at no or nominal consideration are measured the lower of replacement cost and cost.

Net realisable value is the estimated selling price less all estimated costs of completion and costs to be incurred in marketing, selling and distribution.

1.9 Cash and cash equivalents

Cash and cash equivalents include cash in hand, deposits held at call with banks, other short-term liquid investments with original maturities of three months or less, and bank overdrafts. Bank overdrafts are shown within borrowings in current liabilities.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

1 Accounting policies

(Continued)

1.10 Financial instruments

The charity has elected to apply the provisions of Section 11 ‘Basic Financial Instruments’ and Section 12 ‘Other Financial Instruments Issues’ of FRS 102 to all of its financial instruments.

Financial instruments are recognised in the charity's balance sheet when the charity becomes party to the contractual provisions of the instrument.

Financial assets and liabilities are offset, with the net amounts presented in the financial statements, when there is a legally enforceable right to set off the recognised amounts and there is an intention to settle on a net basis or to realise the asset and settle the liability simultaneously.

Basic financial assets

Basic financial assets, which include debtors and cash and bank balances, are initially measured at transaction price including transaction costs and are subsequently carried at amortised cost using the effective interest method unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the transaction is measured at the present value of the future receipts discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial assets classified as receivable within one year are not amortised.

Basic financial liabilities

Basic financial liabilities, including creditors and bank loans are initially recognised at transaction price unless the arrangement constitutes a financing transaction, where the debt instrument is measured at the present value of the future payments discounted at a market rate of interest. Financial liabilities classified as payable within one year are not amortised.

Debt instruments are subsequently carried at amortised cost, using the effective interest rate method.

Trade creditors are obligations to pay for goods or services that have been acquired in the ordinary course of operations from suppliers. Amounts payable are classified as current liabilities if payment is due within one year or less. If not, they are presented as non-current liabilities. Trade creditors are recognised initially at transaction price and subsequently measured at amortised cost using the effective interest method.

Derecognition of financial liabilities

Financial liabilities are derecognised when the charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.

1.11 Employee benefits

The cost of any unused holiday entitlement is recognised in the period in which the employee’s services are received.

Termination benefits are recognised immediately as an expense when the charity is demonstrably committed to terminate the employment of an employee or to provide termination benefits.

1.12 Retirement benefits

Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

2 Critical accounting estimates and judgements

In the application of the charity’s accounting policies, the trustees are required to make judgements, estimates and assumptions about the carrying amount of assets and liabilities that are not readily apparent from other sources. The estimates and associated assumptions are based on historical experience and other factors that are considered to be relevant. Actual results may differ from these estimates.

The estimates and underlying assumptions are reviewed on an ongoing basis. Revisions to accounting estimates are recognised in the period in which the estimate is revised where the revision affects only that period, or in the period of the revision and future periods where the revision affects both current and future periods.

3 Income from donations and legacies

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Donations and gifts 6,000 6,001
4 Income from charitable activities
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Charitable activities
Charitable activities 672,116 554,648
5 Income from investments
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Interest receivable 1,791 4,094
6 Other income
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Net gain on disposal of tangible fixed assets - 900

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

7 Expenditure on raising funds

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Trading costs
Support costs 17,518 8,436
Expenditure on charitable activities
Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Direct costs
Staff costs 362,559 252,404
Depreciation and impairment 36,363 8,582
Insurance 6,511 2,977
Office & Premises Costs 18,066 23,767
Advertising 399 21
Sundries 2,285 4,019
Hardware Purchases 101,389 53,248
Travel & Motor Expenses 41,036 39,684
Recruitment - 7,932
568,608 392,634
Analysis by fund
Unrestricted funds 568,608 392,634

8 Expenditure on charitable activities

9 Trustees

None of the trustees (or any persons connected with them) received any remuneration or benefits from the charity during the year.

10 Employees

The average monthly number of employees during the year was:

2025 2024
Number Number
9 8

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

10
Employees
Employment costs
Wages and salaries
Social security costs
Other pension costs
(Continued)
2025
2024
£
£
326,875
220,773
20,741
20,716
14,943
10,915
362,559
252,404
(Continued)
2025
2024
£
£
326,875
220,773
20,741
20,716
14,943
10,915
362,559
252,404
252,404

There were no employees whose annual remuneration was more than £60,000.

Remuneration of key management personnel

The remuneration of key management personnel is as follows.

11 Other expenditure

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
£ £
Financing costs 919 (6,953)
Other expenditure 9,424 12,160
10,343 5,207

12 Gains and losses on investments

Unrestricted Unrestricted
funds funds
2025 2024
Gains/(losses) arising on: £ £
Revaluation of investments (4,671) 14,667

13 Taxation

The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

14
Tangible fixed assets
Fixtures and
fittings
£
Cost
At 1 April 2024
15,432
Additions
7,994
At 31 March 2025
23,426
Depreciation and impairment
At 1 April 2024
7,705
Depreciation charged in the year
5,718
At 31 March 2025
13,423
Carrying amount
At 31 March 2025
10,003
At 31 March 2024
7,727
15
Stocks
Finished goods and goods for resale
16
Debtors
Amounts falling due within one year:
Trade debtors
Prepayments and accrued income
Amounts falling due after more than one year:
Other debtors
Total debtors
Motor
vehicles
£
85,024
34,660
119,684
33,720
30,645
64,365
55,319
51,303
2025
£
35,826
2025
£
83,161
2,886
86,047
2025
£
2,325
88,372
Total
£
100,456
42,654
143,110
41,425
36,363
77,788
65,322
59,030
2024
£
25,647
2024
£
72,530
3,607
76,137
2024
£
2,325
78,462

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED)

FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

17
Current asset investments
Unlisted investments
18
Loans and overdrafts
Bank loans
Payable within one year
Payable after one year
19
Creditors: amounts falling due within one year
Notes
Bank loans
18
Other taxation and social security
Trade creditors
Other creditors
Accruals and deferred income
20
Creditors: amounts falling due after more than one year
Notes
Bank loans
18
21
Unrestricted funds
2025
£
134,010
2025
£
-
-
-
2025
£
-
14,707
24,531
1,786
3,395
44,419
2025
£
-
2024
£
138,681
2024
£
24,167
10,000
14,167
2024
£
10,000
27,647
25,916
3,481
3,795
70,839
2024
£
14,167

The unrestricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants which are not subject to specific conditions by donors and grantors as to how they may be used. These include designated funds which have been set aside out of unrestricted funds by the trustees for specific purposes.

At 1 April Incoming Resources Gains and At 31 March
2024 resources expended losses 2025
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 351,017 679,907 (596,469) (4,671) 429,784

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NOTES TO THE FINANCIAL STATEMENTS (CONTINUED) FOR THE YEAR ENDED 31 MARCH 2025

21 Unrestricted funds (Continued)
Previous year: At 1 April Incoming Resources Gains and At 31 March
2023 resources expended losses 2024
£ £ £ £ £
General funds 176,985 565,643 (406,277) 14,667 351,018

22 Related party transactions

There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2024 - none).