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For the year ended 31 March 2025

Relationships Derby

Report of the Trustees

The Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, have pleasure in presenting their report and the

financial statements for the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Trustees have adopted the

provisions of 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 the Republic of Ireland (FRS

102) (effective 1 January 2019).

Chair's report

The Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, present their report and the financial statements for

the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2025. The Trustees have adopted the provisions of 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 the Republic of Ireland (FRS 102) (effective 1 January 2019).

Chair's Report

We are an established local provider of counselling, information, and support to individuals, couples, children and families,

regardless of age, ethnicity, cultural background, sexual orientation, gender, or disability. As an independent Federated

Charity we have worked closely with Relate National to deliver our mutual vision until their assets and contracts were

acquired (for financial reasons) by Family Action, a national charity in December 2024. As a separate Federated charity,

amongst others in the Federation group, the decision was taken to remain separate from 'Relate at Family Action,' the new

organisation, for financial and other reasons. A group of previous Relate Federation centres formed a consortium under the

new name of 'Relationships England and Wales' and our Derby & South Derbyshire centre joined this group for marketing

and other shared services going forward. Obviously this major change to the national picture affected all of the federated

centres, national contracts and the branding of the organisation nationally and locally during the last quarter of the financial

year.

During this financial year we set an aspirational budget, to reduce the losses from the previous year and progress in

strengthening our income plan with a slight surplus forecast. Our reserves were assessed and alongside a reduction in

expenses, natural wastage of contracted counsellors and some rental income we felt able to achieve this.

OBJECTIVES AND ACTIVITIES

Objectives and aims

The Charity's Objectives and aims are to:-Educate the public concerning the benefits of secure couple relationships, marriage, and family life to improve the emotional, sexual and spiritual well-being of individuals which is derived from committed relationships. -Provide counselling, advice, education, guidance, and relief to adults and/or children in relation to any aspects of contemporary life or work which may prejudice their physical or mental well-being or influence, either directly or indirectly, their present or future family or couple relationships. -Seek to enhance the good health, both mental and physical, of adults and children by increasing public awareness of the benefit of committed couple relationships, marriage, family life and working to prevent poverty, hardship and distress caused by the breakdown of such relationships. -Advance citizenship and community development. -Relieve those in need by reason of youth, age, ill-health, disability, financial hardship, or other disadvantages. -Promote research into all the above objectives and to make the results available to the public.

Statement on public benefit

We have referred to the guidance contained in the Charity Commissions 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 the aims and objectives they have set.

Volunteers

We remain incredibly grateful to our staff and volunteers, not just for the exceptional skills, qualifications, and experience that they bring, but also for their continued commitment to Relate's work. We particularly wish to thank our entire team for their support, positivity, and commitment as we have returned to providing face-to-face counselling, giving the clients the choice of how they receive their counselling.

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Report of the Trustees Continued

ACHIEVEMENTS AND PERFORMANCE

Significant activities

During 2024/25 our priorities focused on recovery to pre-pandemic operating levels and developing our services, our priorities included: ·Continuing to improve our recruitment and retention of staff in order to deliver our services in a cost effective way.·Improve our marketing to ensure our counselling capacity is matched by demand for services by local people·Developing and training existing and new counsellors to assist with recruitment and development of the service·Reviewing our operating processes and procedures to increase the utilisation of our existing counselling capacity and assets·Increasing our non-client related income through the lease of unused accommodation, room rental and through securing grants and donations where possible The qualifications and experience to provide counselling for some of the specialist services that the organsation provides means that we continually need to review our approach. We are now providing opportunities for qualified counsellors to work with us while they further enhance their skills and qualifications to the level required so that they can work in these specialist services including same sex couples and psychosexual therapy. We continued to provide counselling for IAPT (Improving Access to Psychological Therapies) with clients able to access remote counselling. Commissioners are currently retendering this service, and our current contract finished in June 2025. Relationship counselling remains a core service offered to clients with the Centre offering appointments between 9am and 9pm, Monday to Friday, 9am to 5pm on Fridays. We continue to provide the choice of remote counselling but there remains a greater demand for Face-to-face counselling. We endeavor to be flexible to meet the varying needs of our clients. All clients have an assessment appointment and are offered on-going counselling if they wish to continue. Waiting times are monitored and every effort is made to keep these as low as possible. The service still covers Derby City, Southern Derbyshire, and East Staffordshire. We reviewed the approach to children's work and agreed that it remains a valuable part of our service, and we continue to deliver children and young people's counselling through self-pay or under direct contracts with local schools and commissioners. We have maintained contracts with 3 schools. We continue to work collaboratively with independent 'Relationships England & Wales Centers' via regular briefings and meetings, including partnership work on marketing and voluntary sector collaboration. WE also maintain contact with the new Relate at Family Action in the hope that there will be opportunities to support national contracts in the future.

FINANCIAL REVIEW

Significant events

The Trustees were mindful of the level of reserves however reduced costs enabled us to reduce losses and the rental income supported this objective. We continue to strengthen our marketing, communications, and PR, including a new website which then needed to be re-branded following the Relate National changes and our new branding as Relationships Derby. Total incoming resources increased in the year from £252,859 to £333,327. Resources expended decreased in the year from £329,486 to £317,655. The net deficit was changed to a surplus of £15,672. In excess of our budgeted plan. The charity had funds carried forward at 31 March 2025 of £553,605 of which £Nil are restricted funds. Readily available cash has increased from £119,140 to £140,641 (including debtors) during the year.

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Report of the Trustees Continued

Reserves

Reserves policy funds are set aside for restricted reserves donated for a specific purpose, project by project, and if the sums provided for prove insufficient appropriate transfers will be made from Reserves policy funds are set aside for restricted reserves donated for a specific purpose, project by project, and if the sums provided for prove insufficient appropriate transfers will be made from unrestricted funds.Free reserves are required to cover: (a) The risk of redundancies, using statutory redundancy rates for the calculations. (b) A small sum for urgent replacement or hire of capital equipment. (c)Building up a year's reserve to cover rent and service charge should it be necessary to vacate the premises and find an alternative tenancy. (d)The need to provide funding from our reserves to cover the costs of continuing to trade for 2 months should we be unable to continue in business. (e)to enable the continuation of much needed services. The trustees estimate that taking all the above into account free reserves of around £71,000 are needed. At 31 March 2025 liquid reserves amounted to £140,641 and are over the required level. In the current funding climate, the trustees feel we should hold reserves at or above the required level to secure the operation of the charity.

STRUCTURE, GOVERNANCE AND MANAGEMENT

Governing document

The organisation is a charitable company limited by guarantee, incorporated on 1 December 2003. The company was

established under a Memorandum of Association which establishes the objects and powers of the charitable company and is

governed under its Articles of Association.

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Report of the Trustees Continued

Recruitment and appointment of trustees

The trustees of the charity are also the directors for the purposes of company law and under the company's articles are known as Members of the Executive Committee. Under the requirements of the Memorandum and Articles of Association the members of the Executive Committee are elected to serve for one year renewable annually without limit. Members have been appointed to the Board to reflect a range of skills and expertise and where possible the Board will endeavour to retain/develop these skills. In the event of skills being lost due to retirement or resignation individuals may be approached to offer themselves for election. The Centre is now member of the Relationships England and Wales and is guided in its provision of services via agreed codes of conduct and professional obligations. The Board regularly assesses compliance with the Charity Commission Good Governance Code and agrees to a set of actions to strengthen our governance. We review and revise our Risk Management register and approach, every six months. Organisational structure Relationships Derby and Southern Derbyshire has a current Executive Committee of four members who meet seven or eight times a year and are responsible for the strategic direction. These meetings continued throughout the year. Responsibility for the day-to-day provision of services is delegated to the Managing Director. The Managing Director represents the local Centre on several forums including suicide prevention, children and adults' mental health forums and Relate Nation/Relationships England and Wales Management meetings.. Induction and training of new trustees Trustees to meet the team and Trustees, to visit the Centre and to understand the workings of the organisation. New members are recruited via a formal external process, then invited to attend an initial meeting, and are provided with an induction pack before making the decision to join the Board. Pay Policy for senior staff There were no trustees' remuneration or other benefits for the year ended 31 March 2025 nor for the year ended 31 March 2023 Total key management personnel remuneration was £86,666. For the year ended 31 March 2024 total cost was £70,696

REFERENCE AND ADMINISTRATIVE INFORMATION

Relationships Derby

Name of Charity

Charity registration number

1110768

04980776

Company registration number

3 Wentworth House

Principal address

Vernon Gate

Derby

England

DE1 1UR

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Independent Examiners Report to the Trustees

I report to the trustees on my examination of the accounts of the charitable company for the year ended 31 March 2025.

Responsibilities and basis of report

As the charity Trustees, who are also directors for the purposes of company law, 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 your charity'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 examiners statement

Since the Charitable 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 by virtue of my membership of

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:

1. accounting records were not kept in respect of the Company as required by section 386 of the 2006 Act; or

2. the accounts do not accord with those records; or

3. the accounts do not comply with the 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

4. 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).

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.

Hatocan Accountancy Services

131 Burley Lane

Quarndon

Derby

DE22 5JS

04 December 2025

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Relationships Derby

Statement of Financial Activities (including Income and Expenditure Account)

2024

Unrestricted

funds

Notes

Income and endowments from:

Donations and legacies

6,176

Charitable activities

24,331

20,997

Schools

81,312

143,563

TMHD - IAPT

125,573

128,453

Other contract income

4,957

Charitable activities

Other trading activites

Fund raising events

29,103

21,489

Room hire

Investments

Bank interest receivable

Total

333,327

252,858

Expenditure on:

Charitable activities

(329,486)

(317,656)

Other contract income

Total

(317,656)

(329,486)

Other recognised gains/losses

Gains/(losses) on revaluation of

fixed assets

129,046

Net movement in funds

144,717

(76,628)

Reconciliation of funds

Total funds brought forward

614,560

537,933

Total funds carried forward

682,650

537,932

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04980776

Registered Number :

As at 31 March 2025

Relationships Derby

Statement of Financial Position

Notes

2025

2024

Fixed assets

Tangible assets

550,044

430,725

550,044

430,725

Current assets

34,819

42,420

Debtors

Cash at bank and in hand

105,822

76,720

140,641

119,140

Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

(8,035)

(11,933)

Net current assets

132,606

107,207

Total assets less current liabilities

682,650

537,932

Net assets

682,650

537,932

The funds of the charity

Unrestricted income funds

682,650

537,932

Total funds

682,650

537,932

For the year ended 31 March 2025 the company was entitled to exemption from audit under section 477 of the Companies Act 2006 relating to small companies.

- The members have not required the company to obtain an audit of its accounts for the year in question in accordance with section 476,

The trustees acknowledge their responsibilities for complying with the requirements of the Act with respect to accounting records and the preparation of accounts.These accounts have been prepared in accordance with the provisions applicable to companies subject to the small companies regime.

The financial statements were approved and authorised for issue by the Board and signed on its behalf by:

04 December 2025

Mrs M King

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Notes to the Financial Statements

1. Accounting Policies

Basis of accounting

The financial statements have been prepared under the historical cost convention, except for investments which are included at market value and the revaluation of certain fixed assets and 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 2019)', Financial Reporting Standard 102 the Financial Reporting Standard applicable in the UK and Republic of Ireland (FRS 102), and the Companies Act 2006. Relationships Derby 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 note(s).

Statement of cash flows

The Trustees have taken advantage of the exemption in SORP FRS 102 from including a cash flow statement in the

financial statements on the grounds that the charitable company is small.

Funds

Unrestricted funds can be used in accordance with the charitable objectives at the discretion of the trustees.Designated funds represent monies set aside by the trustees to cover unexpected cash flow deficits, or unexpectedunavoidable costs in order to be able to discharge the Charity's objectives effectively. Restricted funds can only be used for particular restricted purposes within the objects of the charity. Restrictionsarise when specified by the donor or when funds are raised for particular restricted purposes.Further explanation of the nature and purpose of each fund is included in the notes to the financial statements.

Incoming resources

All incoming resources are included in the statement of financial activities when the Charity is entitled to the income and the amount can be quantified with reasonable accuracy. The following specific policies are applied to particular categories of income: Voluntary income received by way of grants is recognised in full when there is entitlement, certainty of receipt and theamount can be measured with sufficient reliability. Such income is only deferred when: - The donor specifies that the grant or donation must only be used in future accounting periods; or - The donor has imposed conditions which must be met before the charity had unconditional entitlement. In the case of contracts with customers, income is deferred to distribute the revenue over the life of the contract.

Resources expended

Liabilities are recognised as expenditure as soon as there is a legal or constructive obligation committing the charity to that expenditure, 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 accounted for on an accruals basis and has been classified under headings that aggregate all cost related to the category. Where costs cannot be directly attributed to particular headings they have been allocated to activities on a basis consistent with the use of resources.

Allocation and appointment of costs

All costs are allocated between the expenditure categories of the Statement of Financial Activities on a basisdesigned to reflect the use of the resource. Costs relating to a particular activity are allocated directly.

Taxation

The charity is exempt from corporation tax on its charitable activities.

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Notes to the Financial Statements Continued

Tangible fixed assets

Tangible fixed assets, other than freehold land, are stated at cost or valuation less depreciation and any provision for impairment. Depreciation is provided at rates calculated to write off the cost or valuation of fixed assets, less their estimated residual value, over their expected useful lives on the following basis: The Freehold property has been independently valued at 31st March 2025.

2% Per annum on cost

Land and Buildings

25% per annum on cost

Fixtures and Fittings

Debtors

Short term debtors are measured at transaction price less an impairment.

Pensions

The charitable company operates a defined contribution pension scheme. Contributions payable to the charitablecompany's pension scheme are charged to the Statement of Financial Activities in the period to which they relate.

Creditors

Short term creditors are measured at transaction price.

Change of name

On the 2nd June 2025 Relate derby and souther derbyshire changed the company name to Relationships Derby Ltd

2. Income from donations and legacies

2024

2025

Unrestricted funds

Donations received

6,176

3. Other resources expended

Related Party Disclosure

The Charity engaged in the following related party transactions during the year:

£10,751 was paid to Relate South Yorkshire for their services

£3,839 was paid to Family Action for their services

£1,447 was paid to Relate Contracts Team for their services

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Notes to the Financial Statements Continued

4. Staff costs and emoluments

the average number of employees, including key management personnell was 12 (2024: 16)

2025

2024

General

6. Comparative for the Statement of Financial Activities

The comparative year values on the Statement of Financial Activites are for unrestricted funds.

7. Tangible fixed assets

Fixtures and

Fittings

Land and

Buildings

Total

Cost or valuation

499,264

15,094

484,170

At 01 April 2024

129,046

Revaluations

At 31 March 2025

613,216

15,094

628,310

Depreciation

68,539

15,005

53,534

At 01 April 2024

Charge for year

9,727

9,682

78,266

15,050

63,216

At 31 March 2025

Net book values

At 31 March 2025

At 31 March 2024

550,000

430,636

550,044

430,725

The charitable company had an independent valuation, which provided a valuation of £550,000. The valuation was

undertook by Salloway Property Consultants Limited.

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Notes to the Financial Statements Continued

8. Debtors

2025

2024

Amounts due within one year:

Trade debtors

4,025

29,825

Prepayments and accrued income

30,794

12,595

34,819

42,420

9. Creditors: amounts falling due within one year

2025

2024

Trade creditors

1,969

2,543

Other creditors

914

4,270

Accruals and deferred income

5,152

5,120

8,035

11,933

10. Movement in funds

Unrestricted Funds

Balance at

01/04/2024

Incoming

resources

Outgoing

resources

Gains and

losses

Balance at

31/03/2025

General

537,933

333,327

(317,656)

129,046

682,650

Unrestricted funds

537,933

333,327

(317,656)

129,046

682,650

Unrestricted Funds - Previous year

Balance at

01/04/2023

Incoming

resources

Outgoing

resources

Gains and

losses

Balance at

31/03/2024

General

614,560

252,858

(329,486)

537,932

Unrestricted funds

614,560

252,858

(329,486)

537,932

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