This year has marked a pivotal period of strategic development and transition for PLIAS. Our Board of Trustees has been fully embedded in their roles—providing clear governance, strategic oversight, and operational support in line with Charity Commission guidelines. Their leadership has not only strengthened our internal structure but also ensured our alignment with evolving organisational priorities.
As part of this evolution, we are preparing for a planned restructure aimed at enhancing our infrastructure and sustaining both day-to-day operations and the introduction of new, future-proofed systems. A key moment in this transition has been the retirement of Norma Hoyte, one of PLIAS’s founding members. Norma’s vision, dedication, and leadership have been instrumental in shaping the organisation to its current form. We are pleased to mark this moment not only with gratitude but with continuity, as she transitions into a new role as an Advisory Board Member and Consultant, helping to steward PLIAS through this next phase.
Throughout the year, our trustees have taken on greater ownership of key projects, contributing their skills and insight to deepen our impact and prepare for the future. Their commitment has laid strong foundations for the changes ahead.
Community Impact and Project Highlights
This has been a year of continued growth, deepened community engagement, and meaningful partnerships. We have secured major funding from the City Bridge Foundation, Youth Futures Foundation, and others to sustain and expand critical services addressing domestic violence, youth unemployment, and mental health.
The extension of the Neon Project at Northwick Park Hospital and the strengthening of our collaboration with NHS charities reflect the increasing recognition of our work. Meanwhile, the return of the Prison Project at Wormwood Scrubs, the ongoing successes of the “I Am Brent” youth violence intervention programme, NCS (National Careers Service) and CSCS (Construction Skills Certification Scheme), as well as the continued progression of the P&ACT Project and HEPS (Brent Health Education Partnership Service) demonstrates our sustained responsiveness to community needs, especially for those historically underrepresented or underserved.
Our team has grown to meet the demands of these projects, including new staff and volunteers who bring fresh energy and commitment to our work.
Engagement and Advocacy
Last year’s Domestic Homicide Review, Domestic Violence and Abuse & Criminal Justice Summit was a powerful reminder of the importance of centring survivor voices and driving system-wide change. The emotional and impactful contributions of speakers, panellists, artists, and survivors gave life to often-overlooked narratives and underscored the urgency of our work.
This year, we are planning our second annual Summit, which will focus on Mental Health through an Equitable Lens. It will highlight the disparities experienced across domestic abuse, violence, and the criminal justice system; further strengthening our advocacy for systems change. Our partnerships with Brent Council and CVS Brent continue to enhance the reach and influence of these critical initiatives.
Looking Forward
As we plan for the future, our focus is on strengthening our digital infrastructure and improving how we connect with communities. Our recent Trustee and Staff Away Day at QPR’s Loftus Road Stadium was an important opportunity to deepen collaboration and shape our strategic direction most notably, progressing the redevelopment of our website.
We are also laying the groundwork for an expanded programme of CPD-accredited workshops and training that will support community development, enhance lifelong learning, and strengthen our offer to partner organisations.
On behalf of the Board, I extend sincere thanks to our funders, partners, staff, volunteers, and service users. Your continued belief in our mission enables us to deliver meaningful, lasting change. Together, we look forward to a future built on equity, opportunity, and resilience.
Here’s to continued success, progression and impactful change!
The Trustees present their annual report and financial statements for the year ended 31 December 2024.
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).
To promote for the benefit of the public the resettlement and rehabilitation of offenders and ex-offenders and to help prevent them from re-offending, in particular but not exclusively by encouraging family support and through education and training in order that they may seek alternative routes in life away from crime.
The Trustees have paid due regard to guidance issued by the Charity Commission in deciding what activities the Charity should undertake.
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 between three and six month’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.
The Trustees, who are also the directors of PLIAS RESETTLEMENT LTD for the purpose 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 year which give a true and fair view of the state of affairs of the Charity and of the incoming resources and application of resources, including the income and expenditure, of the charitable company for that year.
In preparing these financial statements, the Trustees are required to:
- select suitable accounting policies and then apply them consistently;
- observe the methods and principles in the Charities SORP;
- make judgements and estimates that are reasonable and prudent;
- state whether applicable UK Accounting Standards have been followed, subject to any material departures disclosed and explained in the financial statements; and
- prepare the financial statements on the going concern basis unless it is inappropriate to presume that the Charity will continue in operation.
The Trustees are responsible for keeping adequate accounting records that disclose with reasonable accuracy at any time the financial position of the Charity 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 Charity and hence for taking reasonable steps for the prevention and detection of fraud and other irregularities.
Mohammad Jilani has been re-appointed as independent examiner for the ensuing year.
The Trustees' report was approved by the Board of Trustees.
I report to the Trustees on my examination of the financial statements of PLIAS RESETTLEMENT LTD (the Charity) for the year ended 31 December 2024.
Having satisfied myself that the financial statements of the Charity are not required to be audited under Part 16 of the Companies Act 2006 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. In carrying out my examination I have followed the Directions given by the Charity Commission under section 145(5)(b) of the Charities Act 2011.
Since the Charity’s gross income exceeded £250,000, the independent examiner must be a member of a body listed in section 145 of the Charities Act 2011. 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 (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 that in any material respect:
accounting records were not kept in respect of the Charity as required by section 386 of the Companies Act 2006.
the financial statements do not accord with those records; or
the financial statements do not comply with the accounting requirements of section 396 of the Companies Act 2006 other than any requirement that the financial statements give a true and fair view, which is not a matter considered as part of an independent examination; or
the financial statements 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 financial statements in accordance with the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102).
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.
The statement of financial activities includes all gains and losses recognised in the year. All income and expenditure derive from continuing activities.
PLIAS RESETTLEMENT LTD is a private company limited by guarantee incorporated in England and Wales. The registered office is Unit 12, Bridge Park Complex, Harrow Road, Brentfield, NW10 0RG.
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" 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)". The Charity is a Public Benefit Entity as defined by FRS 102.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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:
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.
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).
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.
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, 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, 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.
Financial liabilities are derecognised when the Charity’s contractual obligations expire or are discharged or cancelled.
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.
Payments to defined contribution retirement benefit schemes are charged as an expense as they fall due.
Limited by guarantee
The charity is a company limited by guarantee and has no share capital.
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.
The average monthly number of employees during the year was:
The remuneration of key management personnel was as follows:
The charity is exempt from taxation on its activities because all its income is applied for charitable purposes.
The Charity operates a defined contribution pension scheme for all qualifying employees. The assets of the scheme are held separately from those of the Charity in an independently administered fund.
The restricted funds of the charity comprise the unexpended balances of donations and grants held on trust subject to specific conditions by donors as to how they may be used.
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.
There were no disclosable related party transactions during the year (2023 - none).
The Charity had no material debt during the year.